Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Operator's Manual

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Order No. 6515 2261 13 Part No. 221 584 69 82 USA Edition C 2008

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Page 1 Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator’s Manual S-Class Order No. 6515 2261 13 Part No. 221 584 69 82 USA Edition C 2008...
Page 2 S 450 4MATIC (Canada only) S 550 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG...
Page 3 Please pay attention to the warnings years of service. and cautions contained in this manual. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- They are designed to help improve the forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- safety of the vehicle operator and oc- men.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adaptive Brake ....... 68 retail buyers and lessees of Center console ........32 Adaptive Brake Lights Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..15 Upper part ........32 (S 600 and S 65 AMG, USA only)..69 Maintenance ........15 Overhead control panel ......33 BAS..........
Page 5 Contents Channel update......115 Audio AUX........129 Control systems ........ 85 Calling SIRIUS Service Center..115 Video AUX........130 COMAND operating safety....86 COMAND audio CD/ COMAND video DVD ......132 COMAND introduction ......87 audio DVD/MP3 ........ 116 Automatic picture fade-out ..132 Availability of functions while the Safety precautions .......
Page 6 Contents Back to the film......139 COMAND address book ....167 Entering a destination from the ® Setting the language and Bluetooth settings....... 180 list of last destinations....225 audio format ........ 139 SMS messages Entering a destination Subtitles and camera angles ..140 (Short Message Service) ....
Page 7 Contents Off-road and off-map ....241 COMAND navigation system Setting interior lighting Navigation announcements..243 (last destinations) ......258 delayed switch-off......270 COMAND navigation system Saving a destination permanently Extending or retracting rear (during route guidance)...... 244 in the destination memory ... 258 window sunshade ......
Page 8 Contents Audio menu........294 Voice Control address book ....330 Voice Control individualization ... 355 AMG menu ........296 COMAND address book overview . 330 Telephone* menu......299 Operation with address book Controls in detail......357 Assistance* menu......303 not open (global)......330 Locking and unlocking .......
Page 9 Contents Multicontour seats*, rear ..... 383 High beam........403 Turning off the engine ....424 Easy-entry/exit feature ....384 Headlamp cleaning system ..403 Releasing seat belts ..... 425 Steering wheel ........386 Corner-illuminating lamps .... 404 Automatic transmission..... 426 Steering wheel adjustment...
Page 10 Contents Parktronic system* ...... 472 Trunk ..........511 Cigarette lighters ......537 Park Assist* ......... 476 Opening trunk ....... 511 Power outlet ......... 538 Advanced Parking Guidance*..481 Closing trunk ........ 512 Floormats* ........538 Rear View Camera*...... 487 Trunk emergency release....516 Telephone* ........
Page 11 Contents Driving abroad......567 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 592 Practical hints ......... 627 Control and operation of Tire labeling........598 What to do if …? ........ 628 radio transmitters......567 Load identification ....... 601 Lamps in instrument cluster ..628 Catalytic converter .......
Page 12 Charging battery ......732 Premium unleaded gasoline..770 Layout of poly-V-belt drive....750 Reinstalling starter battery... 733 Fuel requirements......770 S 450 4MATIC, S 550 and Gasoline additives......771 Reconnecting starter battery ..733 S 550 4MATIC....... 750 Jump starting ........734 Coolants ........
Page 14: Introduction
Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi-...
Page 15: Operator's Manual
Center will be glad to inform you of correct (Lemon Laws) the operation of any equipment, any autho- care and operating procedures. The Oper- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to ator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet demonstrate the proper procedures. are important documents and should be...
Page 16: Important Notice For California Retail Buyers And Lessees Of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
Mercedes-Benz USA, you when you take the vehicle to an autho- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- LLC in writing of the need for its repair, rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
Page 17: Change Of Address Or Ownership
Operator’s Manual For additional information refer to the If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- gram brochure (in the USA) or the Road- Car”...
Page 18: Where To Find It
Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- has its own reference color.
Page 19: Symbols
Introduction Symbols Trademarks: The following symbols are found in this This symbol points to instructions for Operator’s Manual: you to follow. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Optional equipment is identified A number of these symbols appearing with an asterisk.
Page 20: Operating Safety
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- which is a safe distance from the road. ter for repairs or modifications to electronic Warning! components.
Page 21: Problems With Your Vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is...
Page 22: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Page 23: Vehicle Data Recording
Introduction Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
Page 24: At A Glance
At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Control systems Center console Overhead control panel Driver’s door control panel Rear door control panel Storage compartments Rear passenger compartment...
Page 25: Exterior View
At a glance Exterior view...
Page 26 At a glance Exterior view Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 Trunk 6 Exterior rear view mirror a Headlamp cleaning system b Front lamps Unlocking Parking position c Windshield wipers 7 Towing the vehicle Opening and closing 8 Rims and tires Wiper blades, replacing Minispare wheel Checking tire inflation...
Page 27: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit...
Page 28 At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 Combination switch 8 Control panel with c Glove box lock d Cover of compartment with High beam Front passenger front air bag indicator lamp CD/DVD changer Corner-illuminating lamps Vehicle level control 469, PCMCIA card slot Windshield wipers...
Page 29: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 30 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 5 Parktronic*/Park Assist* Brake warning 474, USA only lamp warning indicator for right 2 Fuel gauge with: front area Fuel tank reserve warning Canada only 6 Gear position/range lamp <...
Page 31: Control Systems
At a glance Control systems...
Page 32 At a glance Control systems Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 L to cancel Voice 5 ! to activate Voice f Shortcut button for: Control Control CD/DVD back to accept a call radio 2 $ to scroll up 6 Instrument cluster illumina- g Back button tion % to scroll down...
Page 33: Center Console
At a glance Center console Upper part Item Page Item Page 1 Thumbwheel for air volume b Manual fan speed adjust- control for left center air vent ment, right 2 Thumbwheel for air volume c Temperature control, right control for right center air d AUTO mode for air distribu- vent tion and volume, right...
Page 34: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Item Page Item Page 1 Eyeglasses compartment 8 Opening/closing rear roller sunblinds 2 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Right reading lamp on/off 3 Rear interior lighting on/off a Rear view mirror 4 Front interior lighting on/off b Garage door opener 5 Power tilt/sliding sunroof...
Page 35: Driver's Door Control Panel
At a glance Driver’s door control panel Item Page Item Page 1 Inside door handle 8 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 2 Central unlocking switch Mirror folding function 3 Central locking switch 9 Switches for opening/ closing 4 Memory function (for storing door windows seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings)
Page 36: Rear Door Control Panel
At a glance Rear door control panel Rear door control panel Item Page 1 Selection switch for right front passenger seat adjust- ment* 2 Memory function* (for storing seat settings) (Canada only) 3 Inside door handle 4 Seat adjustment 5 Seat heating* Seat ventilation* 6 Button for extending/retract- ing panorama roof sunblind*...
Page 37: Storage Compartments
At a glance Storage compartments...
Page 38 At a glance Storage compartments Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 Glove box a Ruffled storage pocket j Cupholder in the rear center armrest 2 Document holder in sun visor b Door pocket Cupholder under the rear cen- 3 Door pocket c Document holder in sun visor ter storage compartment* 4 Ruffled storage pocket...
Page 39: Rear Passenger Compartment
At a glance Rear passenger compartment Item Page 1 Cupholder under the rear cen- ter storage compartment* 2 Cupholder in the rear center armrest 3 Control panel for rear multic- ontour seats* 4 Rear center armrest with stor- age compartment 5 Rear storage box...
Page 40: Safety And Security
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems...
Page 41: Occupant Safety
Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- Air bag system components with The SRS system conducts a self-test when portant facts about the restraint systems the ignition is switched on and in regular The front passenger front air bag off in- of the vehicle.
Page 42 In the event that the = indicator lamp Modifications to or work improperly con- Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer ducted on restraint systems (such as seat comes on during driving or does not come Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes...
Page 43: Air Bags
Fasten Mercedes-Benz Center. pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities. your seat belt and make sure that it is prop- Do not lean your head or chest close to erly positioned on your body ( page 395).
Page 44 Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional information. Be sure to give the buyer this cost. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please Operator’s Manual.
Page 45 Do not make any modification that could In case of other types of impacts and impacts be- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. change the effectiveness of the seat low air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will belts.
Page 46 Only use seat covers which have been panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always near SRS components and wiring. Keep tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for keep both feet on the floor in front of the area between air bags and occupants your vehicle model.
Page 47 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front air bags The passenger front air bag will only be The front air bags in this vehicle have been deployed if: designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are the system, based on OCS weight sen- based on the rate of relevant vehicle decelera- sor readings, senses that the front...
Page 48: Occupant Classification System
Safety and Security Occupant safety The side impact air bags are deployed: Window curtain air bags The window curtain air bags fill up the area indicated by the arrows. in side impacts exceeding a preset de- ployment threshold Occupant Classification System on the impacted side of the vehicle The Occupant Classification System (OCS) independently of the front air bags...
Page 49 When the OCS senses that the front passen- the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz ger seat is classified as being empty, the More information about air bag display mes- Center.
Page 50 Safety and Security Occupant safety the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With independently of the side impact air The infant or child restraint must be properly the 59 indicator lamp illumi- bags secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat nated, the front passenger front air bag is belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors If the front passenger air bag is deployed,...
Page 51 Safety and Security Occupant safety Deployment of the driver front air bag does If the 59 indicator lamp A child in a rear-facing child restraint on not mean that the front passenger front air bag the front passenger seat will be serious- goes out or remains out, do not trans- also should have deployed.
Page 52 Only have the seat repaired or replaced by cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted 1 Front passenger front air bag indicator an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. from the seat bottom as this may result lamp in the OCS being unable to correctly ap-...
Page 53: Seat Belts
You must contact an authorized U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. twice ( page 372), the 59 Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any Even where this is not the case, all vehicle indicator lamp 1 located in the center child on the front passenger seat.
Page 54 Only use seat belts which have been under it, the seat belt would apply force at If you are ever in an accident, your injuries approved by Mercedes-Benz. the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- can be considerably more severe without Do not make any modifications to the seat rious or even fatal injuries.
Page 55 Contact an authorized Never use a seat belt for more than one and side (side impact and window cur- Mercedes-Benz Center. person at time. Do not fasten a seat belt tain air bags) impacts which exceed pre- around a person and another person or set deployment thresholds and in other objects.
Page 56 Safety and Security Occupant safety and if the vehicle speed once exceeds Emergency tensioning device (ETD), When using a seat belt to secure infant 15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt seat belt force limiter restraint, toddler restraint, or booster telltale <...
Page 57: Active Head Restraints
When disposing of the pyrotechnic emer- gency tensioning device, our safety instruc- Warning! tions must be followed. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to ® PRE-SAFE has electrically operated the head restraint posts.
Page 58: (Pre-Safe ® )
Only use seat or head restraint covers which situations. have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints.
Page 59: Children In The Vehicle
Safety and Security Occupant safety ® PRE-SAFE takes action in the following in- If the vehicle is equipped with power If the seat belts do not release: stances: adjustable rear seats* and the passen- Adjust the backrest or seat slightly to ger outer seats are in an unfavorable Emergency braking situations, e.g.
Page 60 Safety and Security Occupant safety To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo Warning! let seat belt retract completely. To deacti- increases a child’s risk of injury in the event vate the special seat belt retractor for the Do not leave children unattended in the ve- front passenger seat, the front passenger hicle, even if they are secured in a child re-...
Page 61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Infants and small children should be seat- Occupants, especially children, should al- Warning! ed in an appropriate infant or child re- ways sit as upright as possible, properly use straint system properly secured in the seat belts and use an appropriately sized According to accident statistics, children accordance with the manufacturer’s in- infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster...
Page 62 Safety and Security Occupant safety Periodically check the 59 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on Warning! the front passenger seat will be serious- indicator lamp while driving to make ly injured or even killed if the front sure the lamp is illuminated. If the Infants and small children should never passenger front air bag inflates in a 59 indicator lamp goes out...
Page 63 Safety and Security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint Head restraints must be positioned such When the child restraint is not in use, systems that the top tether strap can pass freely remove it from the vehicle or secure it with between the head restraint and top of seat This vehicle is equipped with tether an- the seat belt to prevent the child restraint...
Page 64 Safety and Security Occupant safety Once the top tether anchorage hook is at- Child seat anchors – LATCH type Damaged or impact damaged child seats or tached, the child restraint itself can be se- This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH child seat mounting fittings must be re- cured.
Page 65: Override Switch For Rear Passenger Compartment
Safety and Security Occupant safety Bring the rear power seat backrest* to Override switch for rear passenger Warning! its fully upright position ( page 375). compartment Fold upholstery cover 3 upward. Vehicles with rear power seats*: Never ad- You can disable select functions in the rear Turn installation device 4 to a vertical just the rear seat position after installing the passenger compartment for added safety...
Page 66 Safety and Security Occupant safety The override switch is located on the driv- Operation of the rear door windows with the Warning! er’s door. switches located in the driver’s door is still pos- sible. Activate the override switch when children Deactivating: Press switch 1 again.
Page 67: Panic Alarm
Safety and Security Panic alarm Activating USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Press and hold Â button for at least Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 second. (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- An audible alarm and flashing exterior ence, and lamps will operate briefly.
Page 68: Driving Safety Systems
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Driving safety systems This section contains information about Warning! Adaptive Brake Lights as well as the follow- ing driving safety systems: The following factors increase the risk of ac- Warning! ABS (Antilock Brake System) cidents: Adaptive Brake Do not pump the brake pedal.
Page 69: Adaptive Brake
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can Warning! At the instant one of the wheels is about to prevent accidents. lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS, The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in ®...
Page 70: Adaptive Brake Lights (S 600 And S 65 Amg, Usa Only)
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Adaptive Brake Lights Warning! (S 600 and S 65 AMG, USA only) The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of The brake lamps flash in quick intervals emergency situations.
Page 71: Bas Plus
Safety and Security Driving safety systems BAS Plus* USA only: Warning! This device has been approved by the FCC as a The Brake Assist System Plus (BAS Plus) “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system BAS Plus is a convenience system designed operates in emergency braking situations only.
Page 72 BAS Plus will only respond with brake assis- sensors checked by an authorized after tance if it has clearly detected an object. De- Mercedes-Benz Center. tection can be impeded by the brake pedal is released If BAS Plus is not available due to a radar...
Page 73: Ebp
Safety and Security Driving safety systems ® Warning! ® The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) The Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) is ® Never switch off the ESP when you see the enhances braking effectiveness by allow- operational as soon as the engine is run- ®...
Page 74 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electronic traction system DISTRONIC Plus* and cruise control are Warning! ® switched off when the ESP engages. The electronic traction system is a compo- ® nent of ESP ® The ESP will only function properly if you ®...
Page 75 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ® Switching off the ESP ® When the ESP is switched off and one or Warning! ® (except S 63 AMG) more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warn- ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. ®...
Page 76 Mercedes-Benz Lim- the cruise control or Distronic* switch ited Warranty. quires a highly skilled and experienced...
Page 77: Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4Matic) With The Esp
1 ESP ® off/on which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz conditions, by applying power to all four Limited Warranty. ® wheels. With the engine running, press ESP switch 1 until the ESP ®...
Page 78: Pre-Safe ® Brake* (Vehicles With Distronic Plus* Only)
Brake* (vehicles with Do not tow with one axle raised. Warning! DISTRONIC Plus* only) Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ® warning lamp v If you see the ESP ® PRE-SAFE Brake* can assist you in mini- ited Warranty.
Page 79 Safety and Security Driving safety systems When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not USA only: Always pay attention to traffic conditions registered in Canada, you must switch off This device has been approved by the FCC as a ® even while PRE-SAFE Brake is switched on.
Page 80 Safety and Security Driving safety systems When the distance to the forward vehicle is Warning! Warning! too small, the distance warning lamp l lights up in the instrument cluster. If you ® ® PRE-SAFE Brake will only respond with PRE-SAFE Brake brakes your vehicle with a approach the forward vehicle very quickly, brake assistance if it has clearly detected an...
Page 81 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ® To maintain the proper distance to the ve- PRE-SAFE Brake can react to stationary Warning! hicle in front of you and thus prevent a obstacles such as standing or parked vehi- rear-end collision, you must apply the cles at road speeds of up to approximately An intermittent warning sounds and the dis- brakes yourself.
Page 82 Mercedes-Benz Center. you drive less than 9 mph (15 km/h) ® PRE-SAFE Brake maneuver by...
Page 83: Anti-Theft Systems
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz When leaving the vehicle, always take the Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* a door USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 84: Canceling The Alarm
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Canceling the alarm If the alarm stays on for more than If the turn signal lamps does not flash three 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is ini- times one of the following elements may not be To cancel the alarm, do one of the follow- tiated automatically by the Tele Aid system properly closed:...
Page 86: Control Systems
Control systems COMAND operating safety COMAND introduction COMAND FM/AM radio COMAND satellite radio COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 COMAND AUX COMAND video DVD COMAND telephone* COMAND navigation COMAND system settings COMAND vehicle menu COMAND automatic climate control COMAND seats Instrument cluster control system Voice Control...
Page 87: Comand Operating Safety
For safety reasons, we encour- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. age the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call, or...
Page 88: Comand Introduction
Control systems COMAND introduction COMAND introduction COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data Switching COMAND on or off COMAND components System) is an information and operating Press the o shortcut button in the In your vehicle, COMAND can be used to center for vehicle sound and communica- center console ( page 88).
Page 89 Control systems COMAND introduction COMAND shortcut buttons COMAND display Function Page In the COMAND display, you will find the 1 P Favorite button During Rear View Camera* operation function currently selected and the corre- ( page 487) it is not possible to operate the 2 M Shortcut button for: COMAND shortcut buttons.
Page 90 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting COMAND display Swiveling COMAND display The layout of the menus may vary depending illumination on your vehicle’s equipment. This manual shows the menus for a fully equipped vehicle. Instrument cluster multifunction display This section describes features and con- trols via the COMAND controller, display and shortcut buttons only.
Page 91 Control systems COMAND introduction Telephone keypad COMAND controller You can operate the COMAND controller as follows: With the help of the telephone keypad, you Use the COMAND controller to select can use your mobile phone if it is inserted menu functions shown on the COMAND press briefly or press and hold in the cradle.
Page 92 Control systems COMAND introduction Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Function Press briefly. Select menu item. Exit full-screen image with Navi. Press and hold until the selected ac- Save a station. tion has been carried out. Accept a destination for navigation. Rotate.
Page 93: Operating Comand
Control systems COMAND introduction Operating COMAND Menu overview Each main function has a main menu. Each menu item in the main menu in turn has The illustration below shows the structure several submenu items. of the main functions and their main menus.
Page 94 Control systems COMAND introduction Video DVD Page Vehicle Page Video DVD 132 Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Submenu overview 134 Locator Lighting Switching to video DVD mode 134 Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings Pause playback 136 Automatic Locking DVD menu 138 Easy Entry/Exit Feature Video AUX 130 Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Interior Ambient Light...
Page 95 Control systems COMAND introduction Calling up the main menu Vertical menus Horizontal menus Moving through the menu: Moving through the menu: Illustration: audio main menu or rotate ymz. or rotate ymz. Slide Slide You can call up the main menu of a main function in the following manner: Selecting a menu item: Press n.
Page 96 Control systems COMAND introduction Entering characters Deleting individual characters Accepting first entry Select and press ) repeatedly in the Press n until you exit the character bottom line. entry window. Deleting entire words or numbers Selecting list item Press and hold ) in the bottom line until the word or number is deleted.
Page 97 Control systems COMAND introduction Confirming selection: Press n. Switching to the next highest menu: If you already see one of the submenus on Press L briefly. the screen (e.g. the “Audio” “Audio” Additional selection options are avail- “Radio” submenu), it is not necessary to able for list entries featuring COMAND switches to the next highest perform the first steps.
Page 98 Control systems COMAND introduction Selecting “Audio” in the main menu: Select “Save Station” from selection Slide qm. or sliding rmq. list by rotating Confirming selection: Press n. Select desired position. A selection list with the functions of the “Audio” main menu appears. Selecting “Radio”: Slide rotate ymz.
Page 99: Main Menus Of Comand
Control systems COMAND introduction Main menus of COMAND Switching off navigation announce- Adjusting volume ments entirely The components and operating principles of Canceling navigation message: COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Briefly press F shortcut button dur- ing an announcement. Sound Switching off navigation messages: Muting: Press the F shortcut but-...
Page 100 Control systems COMAND introduction Volume of navigation announcements Selecting sound settings Adjusting treble or bass You can adjust the volume of the naviga- You can select different sound settings for Select “Sound” “Treble” or “Bass”. tion announcements independently from each individual audio source. The respec- The setting last selected is indicated by the volume of the respective audio source.
Page 101 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting balance or fader Changing setting: Slide Since some DVDs contain both stereo as until desired balance/fader setting is well as multi-channel audio formats, it may be Balance is used to determine whether the necessary to adapt the audio format reached.
Page 102 Control systems COMAND introduction Selecting a setting: Slide With some stereo recordings, the resulting ® By selecting “LOGIC7 OFF”, all compatible sound may deviate from conventional stereo rotate ymz. formats as they are present on the medium are playback. played back. Due to the vehicle’s spatial charac- Saving setting: Press n.
Page 103: Comand Fm/Am Radio
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Only use the COMAND when road and traffic Warning! conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in Please devote your attention first and fore- which you or others could be injured. most to the traffic situation you are in.
Page 104: Switching To Radio Mode
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Switching to radio mode Switching wavebands Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM You can switch between the FM, AM and Radio”. WB (Weather Band) wavebands. Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM Radio” “FM” or “AM” or “WB”. Press the M shortcut button once or twice.
Page 105 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Selecting stations using the station list Selecting stations/channels using the Selecting stations using station search function presets The station list is only available for the FM Slide or rotate when the waveband. It contains all the stations that can be This function is not available for Weather currently received and is sorted by station fre- main area is selected.
Page 106 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Selecting stations by entering the fre- Confirming frequency entry: Selecting channels using the channel Press n. quency manually list COMAND tunes in to the frequency en- This function is not available for Weather This function is only available for Weather tered.
Page 107: Saving Stations
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Saving stations Option 3 Saving a station to a selected preset po- sition Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM Twenty stations can be saved in each wave- Radio” “FM” or “AM”. If you have called up the station preset band except for Weather Band.
Page 108: Station Name Display
Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Option 2 Station name display Switching the station name display on/off: Select “Audio” “Audio” Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM “FM/AM Radio” “FM” “Radio” In the FM waveband, COMAND can show Radio” “FM” or “AM”. the name of the station currently tuned in. Sta- “Show Station Info”.
Page 109: Comand Satellite Radio
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Only use the COMAND when road and traffic Warning! conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in Please devote your attention first and fore- which you or others could be injured. most to the traffic situation you are in.
Page 110: Introduction To Satellite Radio
Contact an (e.g., in tunnels, parking garages, or within or authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details next to buildings) or near other technologies. In and availability for your vehicle.
Page 111 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Satellite radio service is not activated It is also possible to activate the satellite ra- If only the preview channel is activated, you dio service online. To do so please visit SIRIUS cannot tune in another channel. If you try to do The telephone number of the SIRIUS Ser- Satellite Radio's website at www.sirius.com this, you will see the screen described in the sec-...
Page 112: Main Satellite Radio Menu
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Main satellite radio menu Selecting program category Main area 1 can show all channels includ- ed in your subscription. Which channels are shown depends on the selected program catego- The channels are categorized. Categories al- ry 4.
Page 113: Tuning In Channels
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Tuning in channels Which channels are found by the channel search function depends on which channels you You have the following selection options: have subscribed to and the program category you have selected ( page 111). The channel search function The channel presets Tuning in channels using channel...
Page 114 Control systems COMAND satellite radio If the channel is no longer available or only Increase or decreasing number: Channel number is valid and channel is or rotate ymz. the preview channel is activated, you will Slide included in subscription see the message “Invalid Channel”. Selecting next number: Slide omp.
Page 115: Saving Channels
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Tuning in channels using the channel Saving channels list There are twenty preset positions available. Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- dio” “Sat Radio” “Channel List”. Option 1 The channel list appears. The dot R in Select “Audio”...
Page 116: Show Program Info
Control systems COMAND satellite radio Show program info Channel update Calling SIRIUS Service Center Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- The service provider may conduct a chan- It may be necessary to call the SIRIUS Ser- dio” “Info”. nel update. vice Center if, for example: During the update, the message “Updating You want to cancel the subscription or If the program provider does not offer any in-...
Page 117: Comand Audio Cd/Audio Dvd/Mp3
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Safety precautions Notes about MP3 mode Warning! Permissible media for MP3 files Only carry out the following when the vehi- Warning! cle is stationary: CD-R and CD-RW COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser Inserting a disc DVD-R and DVD-RW product.
Page 118 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Multisession CDs File structure on a disc ed as a folder. COMAND will then show the name of the root directory as the folder For multisession CDs, the first session When you create an MP3 disc, the MP3 name.
Page 119: Notes About Audio Dvd Operation
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Permissible MP3 formats Notes on copyright Notes about audio DVD operation COMAND supports the MPEG1 Audio Lay- The music tracks that you create for MP3 COMAND can playback commercially er 3 format. mode and can play back in MP3 mode are available, prerecorded audio DVDs that generally subject to copyright protection in bear the following label.
Page 120: Notes About Cds/Dvds
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Data on audio DVDs are stored either in Notes about CDs/DVDs Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. uncompressed format or in lossless com- These could peel away and damage COMAND. COMAND is designed to hold discs which com- pressed format.
Page 121: Notes About Handling Cds/Dvds
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Notes about handling CDs/DVDs Inserting CDs and DVDs Loading the CD/DVD changer The CD/DVD changer can hold up to a to- Only hold discs by the edge. tal of 6 audio CDs or DVDs. Warning! Handle discs carefully to prevent play- back problems.
Page 122: Inserting A Pcmcia Card
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Insert disc into slot 1. Loading an individual magazine tray Press desired magazine tray button 3. The DVD changer switches to the next empty magazine tray. If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected. If a disc is not inserted within approximately Take disc out of slot 1.
Page 123: Ejecting Cds And Dvds
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Ejecting CDs and DVDs Ejecting a PCMCIA card If you eject one disc while playing another disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback. Play- back continues once the disc has been ejected. Warning! Ejecting one disc: Press desired mag- azine tray button 2.
Page 124: Submenu Overview
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). CD or DVD-A or MP3 Pause/Stop/Play Tracks/Track Folders Changer Sound (audio DVD mode List/Tracks A-Z (MP3 mode only) only) Normal Track Pause playback...
Page 125: Switching To Audio Cd, Audio Dvd Or Mp3 Mode
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or Example display in audio CD mode Example display in audio DVD mode MP3 mode Load CD/DVD ( page 120) or PCMCIA card ( page 121). Select “Audio” “Audio”, then “CD”, “DVD-Audio”...
Page 126: Stop Function
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Example display in MP3 mode Stop function Pause function This function is only available in audio DVD In audio CD, audio DVD and MP3 mode mode. Pausing playback: Stopping playback: Select “Audio” Press F briefly. “Audio”...
Page 127: Selecting Cd/Dvd/Mp3 Media
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media Selecting a track Selecting from the track list Select “Audio” “Audio”. Select “Audio” “Audio”. Selecting by skipping to tracks Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”. Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”. Skipping forwards or backwards to COMAND begins playback.
Page 128: Fast Forward/Rewind
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Selecting a track using the telephone This is what the illustration in the right keypad column is showing as well. Press > on the telephone keypad ( page 90). Enter track number using the A - 9 buttons.
Page 129: Setting The Audio Format
Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Setting the audio format Playback options Selecting an option: Select “Audio” “Audio”. This function lets you choose the audio for- The following options are available: Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”. mat that you would like COMAND to play “Normal Track Sequence”...
Page 130: Comand Aux
Control systems COMAND AUX COMAND AUX You can connect an external audio or video Audio AUX Please refer to the corresponding operating source (AUX) to COMAND. instructions for information about how to oper- ate the external audio source. Switching to Audio AUX mode Audio and Video AUX jacks You can adjust the following settings in Au- Select “Audio”...
Page 131: Video Aux
Control systems COMAND AUX Video AUX Screen settings Setting brightness, contrast and color Automatic picture fade-out Show the menu system, if necessary If a video is playing when the vehicle is ( page 135). shifted from park position P into neutral position N, drive position D or reverse Select “Video”...
Page 132 Control systems COMAND AUX Changing settings: Slide or turn until you reach the desired set- ting. Saving settings: Press n. Changing the picture format Show the menu system, if necessary ( page 135). Select “Video” “AUX” “AUX”. Changing the format: Slide The DVD-V menu appears.
Page 133: Comand Video Dvd
COMAND does not contain any parts that code 1. The setting can be changed at an you are able to maintain yourself. For safety authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This reasons, all maintenance work must be car- will allow you to playback video DVDs with Video DVDs differ from recordable DVD-R ried out by qualified technicians.
Page 134: Notes About Handling Dvds
Control systems COMAND video DVD Notes about handling DVDs Only use a pen designed for such a pur- Inserting or ejecting DVDs pose to label discs. Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. Place discs back in their boxes after These could peel away and damage COMAND.
Page 135: Submenu Overview Of Video Dvd
Control systems COMAND video DVD Submenu overview of video DVD DVD-V Pause/Play Stop Changer Sound DVD Functions Pause playback Pause Playback Select medium Treble Brightness Continue playback Stop playback Bass Contrast Restart playback Balance/Fader Color 3D Sound 16:9 Optimized Widescreen Switching to video DVD mode The M shortcut button takes you directly to the previously set disc mode (audio CD/DVD,...
Page 136: Hiding/Showing The Dvd Control Menu
Control systems COMAND video DVD Hiding/showing the DVD control menu Hiding/showing the menu system Fast forward/rewind Hiding the menu: Slide qmr. Showing the menu: Press n. Slide and hold until you get to the desired scene. Showing the menu: Slide qmr. Hiding the menu: Press n when the main menu area is selected.
Page 137: Stop Playback
Control systems COMAND video DVD Stop playback Pause playback Selecting scene/chapter Select “Video” “Video” “Video Select “Video” “Video” “Video Entering scene/chapter using the DVD”. DVD”. COMAND controller Show the menu system, if necessary Show the menu system, if necessary Make sure that the control menu is ( page 135).
Page 138: Selecting Film/Track
Control systems COMAND video DVD Selecting film/track Screen settings Changing the picture format Select “Video” “Video” “Video This function is only available if the DVD is DVD”. Setting brightness, contrast and color comprised of several film/tracks. Show the menu system, if necessary Select “Video”...
Page 139: Dvd Menu
Control systems COMAND video DVD DVD menu Stopping the film or skipping to the beginning/end of a scene The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD itself. It is structured in various ways Select a menu item of your choice from according to the individual DVD and per- the DVD menu.
Page 140: Switching To The Next Highest Dvd Menu Level
Control systems COMAND video DVD Back to the film Setting the language and audio format Depending on the DVD, it is possible the menu items H and G either have no func- Press the L back button until you tion or have no function in certain parts of the This function is not available for all DVDs.
Page 141: Subtitles And Camera Angles
Control systems COMAND video DVD Changing the setting: Slide Subtitles and camera angles Interactive content turn ymz, until you reach the desired setting. This function is not available for all DVDs. DVDs may include interactive content (e.g. a The number of settings you can make is deter- video game).
Page 142: Comand Telephone
Control systems COMAND telephone* COMAND telephone* Safety precautions Canada only: Warning! This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following Never operate radio transmitters equipped two conditions: Warning! with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- (1) This device may not cause interference, and out being connected to an external antenna) Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from...
Page 143 These mobile phone cradles can be ob- cluster control system ( page 299) or COMAND can display the telephone num- tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. For more information about telephone Voice Control. ber and the name of the caller, e.g. for an ( page 539).
Page 144: Switching Telephone On Or Off
You will not be able to use the telephone, bile phones and related accessories please or you may have to wait a while, in the fol- Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mo- contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer As- lowing situations: bile phones, cradles and adaptors avail-...
Page 145: Activating Telephone Mode
Control systems COMAND telephone* Activating telephone mode With the telephone keypad you can: Entering characters: Select “Tele- phone”. Enter and clear numbers and special Select “Telephone” “Telephone”. Fold up cover 2. characters. Reject, accept, connect and end calls. Enter characters using the A - # Press s on telephone keypad.
Page 146: Emergency Call
Control systems COMAND telephone* “911” emergency call Placing a “911” emergency call after The roof cargo container* may impair mo- entering PIN/PIN2, PUK/PUK2 or un- bile phone reception. In an emergency, remove the mobile phone from the mobile phone cradle lock code The “911”...
Page 147: Entering The Pin
Control systems COMAND telephone* Confirming the emergency call Entering the PIN Entering using the telephone keypad After the digits have been entered, you will Entering: Enter digits using the R - Your PIN code (Personal Identification Num- see the question “Do you want to dial the 9 buttons ( page 144).
Page 148: Entering The Pin2
Control systems COMAND telephone* Entering the PIN2 Entering the PUK/PUK2 Entering the unlock code Many mobile phones can be protected The PIN2 entry applies only to GSM mobile The PUK/PUK2 entry (Personal Unblocking from unauthorized use with an unlock code phones.
Page 149: Telephone Submenu Overview
Control systems COMAND telephone* Telephone submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Name Data/Connections Call lists Text message DTMF Mic OFF/ON (only when the mo- (not during a call) (not during a call) (only during a call) (only during a call) bile phone is insert-...
Page 150: Main Telephone Menu
Control systems COMAND telephone* Main telephone menu Mailbox 1 Numbers/characters to enter tele- phone number Calling up main menu: Select “Tele- symbol in the example illustration 2 Symbol for new voice message in phone”. above indicates that your mailbox contains mailbox new voice messages.
Page 151: Call Lists
Control systems COMAND telephone* You will see the telephone number of caller 6 if Call lists the caller transmitted the telephone number COMAND can display the following calls in no caller data is saved in either the COMAND separate lists: address book or the phone book on the mo- bile phone Calls received...
Page 152 Control systems COMAND telephone* Displaying details of a list entry Saving as a new entry in the COMAND address book COMAND can also show a shortened list entry in its entirety. Slide or rotate and select list entry ( page 150). Select list entry ( page 150).
Page 153: Incoming Call
Control systems COMAND telephone* Press n when you have finished Adding to an existing entry in the Incoming call COMAND address book searching. Slide or rotate and select COMAND saves the data if there are Rejecting or accepting the call list entry ( page 150).
Page 154: Making An Outgoing Call
Control systems COMAND telephone* ® Use the Bluetooth headset Making an outgoing call Deleting an entire telephone num- ber: Select ) and press and hold n (see headset operating instructions). until the telephone number is deleted. If you place an outgoing call and receive a ®...
Page 155 Control systems COMAND telephone* Redial Placing a call to a call list entry or Speed dialing COMAND phone book entry Switching screen to telephone You can save telephone numbers in the mode: Call up main telephone menu Call up a call list and select an entry speed-dial preset locations on the mobile ( page 149).
Page 156: Functions During A Single-Call Connection
Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting entire number: Calling up speed-dial numbers using the Functions during a single-call Select ) and press n until the telephone keypad connection number is deleted. Switching screen to telephone Connecting a call (speed-dial pre- mode: Call up main telephone menu sets 1 -99): Select “S”.
Page 157 Control systems COMAND telephone* Switching on microphone: The name of the person you are speaking with can only be seen in display 7 if his or her Select “Mic ON”. telephone number and name have been saved in the COMAND address book or phone book on the mobile phone.
Page 158: Transferring A Call
Control systems COMAND telephone* Sending a phone book entry as a Ending an active call Transferring a call character string: Select “Name”. Ending a call: Select “4 END” in the Select desired phone book entry. call display. From the hands-free system to the ®...
Page 159: Comand Phone Book
Control systems COMAND telephone* ® From the Bluetooth headset to the From the mobile phone to the COMAND phone book hands-free system hands-free system The COMAND phone book contains both ® On most Bluetooth headsets, you press Insert mobile phone into cradle. the COMAND address book entries and the PTT button on the headset twice quick- Once the call has been transferred to...
Page 160 Control systems COMAND telephone* Entries with category symbol 1 come If any of the telephone numbers of a phone book entry in the mobile phone are the from the mobile phone. The following cate- same as an address book entry, COMAND gory symbols are possible: will only display the address book entry.
Page 161 Control systems COMAND telephone* Switching between the smart speller The following options are available under and the list “Options” menu item 4: Displaying details about an entry Switching from the smart speller to ( page 162) the list: Slide repeatedly or press n until the smart speller is hidden.
Page 162 Control systems COMAND telephone* Closing the COMAND phone book Changing smart speller character Selecting using the list set: Select #. In the smart speller, select “Back”. If necessary, switch from the smart Depending on the previous setting, you speller to the list. will change to letters with special char- Rotate or slide...
Page 163 Control systems COMAND telephone* Displaying details of an entry Starting to dial the number of an entry Assigning a New Entry in the Address Book COMAND can also show a shortened entry Select entry ( page 161). in its entirety. For entries featuring suben- This function is used to create a new entry in Press n.
Page 164 Control systems COMAND telephone* Toggling upper and lower case for Deleting individual characters: the input characters: Select & or Select ) and briefly press n. The character to the left of the cursor is Changing language for the input deleted. characters: Select !.
Page 165 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting an entry Deleting: Select entry ( page 161). All entries with the following category sym- bols are phone book entries in the mobile phone. Select “Options” “Delete”. It is not possible to delete a phone book en- = symbol for “Mobile”...
Page 166 Control systems COMAND telephone* Adding a telephone number to an exist- Search for desired entry using smart ing address book entry speller function. Select phone book entry from mobile There is a detailed description of how to phone ( page 161). search for an address book entry in the “Search- ing for an address book entry”...
Page 167 Control systems COMAND telephone* Select number to be overwritten. Selecting a number category: Entering digits: Select all digits one Select a category, e.g. “Home”. by one from the input characters. COMAND overwrites the selected num- ber with the new data. Selecting a telephone category: Moving cursor in the data field: Select Y or Z.
Page 168: Comand Address Book
Control systems COMAND telephone* COMAND address book General notes Address book menu overview The address book contains the entries that The components and operating principles of are saved in the COMAND address book COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Warning! memory.
Page 169 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling up the address book Selecting an entry in the main address Creating a new address book entry book display Select “Telephone” “Data/Connec- Please observe the following when creating Slide qm to select the main area. tions”...
Page 170 Control systems COMAND telephone* Switching between private and Changing character set for the input business data: Select symbol 1. characters: Select #. The display switches to private or busi- Depending on the previous setting, you ness data, depending on the previous will change to letters with special char- status.
Page 171 Control systems COMAND telephone* Entries with category symbol 3 come Canceling an entry: Select “Back”. Searching for an address book entry from the mobile phone. The following cate- If one of the data fields contains new Select “Telephone” “Data/Connec- gory symbols are possible: data, a prompt will appear asking tions”...
Page 172 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting an entire entry: Select ) Entries with the symbol contain com- Searching via the smart speller and press and hold n until the entry is plete, navigable address data from the nav- Switch from the list to the smart speller igation system that correspond to digital deleted.
Page 173 Control systems COMAND telephone* Displaying a complete address book The options available under “Options” menu entry item 5 depend on which data field 3 is select- ed. The following options may be available: Searching for the desired entry Displaying abbreviated content in full ( page 173) Search for an address book entry Changing an address book entry...
Page 174 Control systems COMAND telephone* Switching between private or business Displaying of a complete phone book data entry in the mobile phone Select symbol 2. The mobile phone must be inserted in the cradle*. The display switches to private or busi- ness data, depending on the previous Searching for the desired entry status.
Page 175 Control systems COMAND telephone* Changing an entry Changing the description of a telephone The options available under “Options” menu item 4 depend on which data field 3 is select- number data field ed. The following options may be available: Changing an address book entry This function is not possible for phone book Calling a number saved in an entry Search for an address book entry...
Page 176 Control systems COMAND telephone* Select “Yes” or “No”. COMAND adds the data field to the entry if Proceed as described from the “Enter- there are fewer than four numbers as- ing data into a field” operating step in If you select “Yes”, a selection list will signed to the entry in the selected number the “Creating a new address book en- appear containing the four existing...
Page 177 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling a number saved in an entry Starting route guidance to an entry Address data is complete and matches digital map Search for an address book entry To do this, COMAND must be equipped with ( page 170). If “Navigate”...
Page 178 Control systems COMAND telephone* If “Navigate” is selected, a message ap- Entering a street: Proceed as de- Voice entries pears indicating that the address is incom- scribed for destination entry in the “En- For voice entries, your vehicle must be plete.
Page 179 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting a voice entry Saving a phone book entry from mobile Select “Save”. phone in the COMAND address book Search for the address book entry with The input menu appears with the data a voice entry ( page 170). fields.
Page 180 Control systems COMAND telephone* Saving a phone book entry from the mo- Importing data from external There is a detailed description of how to ® bile phone in an existing address book Bluetooth devices search for an address book entry in the “Search- ing for an address book entry”...
Page 181: Bluetooth ® Settings
Control systems COMAND telephone* ® ® Importing: Start data transfer on the Bluetooth settings Connecting Bluetooth devices external device (see operating instruc- ® To connect a Bluetooth device, the tions of the device concerned). ® ® General information about Bluetooth Bluetooth function must be activated in COMAND and in the device concerned.
Page 182 Control systems COMAND telephone* ® Calling up the Bluetooth device list The device list can contain the following If the device list already contains twelve au- and searching for devices devices: thorized devices, you must revoke authorization for one of the authorized devices. Then you must Calling up the list: Select “Telephone”...
Page 183 Control systems COMAND telephone* ® ® Authorizing a Bluetooth device Entering passkey into COMAND: De-authorizing a Bluetooth device Select the digits one by one. ® ® Call up the Bluetooth device list Call up Bluetooth device list Deleting digits: Select ) and briefly ( page 181).
Page 184 Control systems COMAND telephone* SMS messages (Short Message Inbox “Text Message” does not function if the Service) SMS inbox contains no SMS messages. The SMS inbox only shows the messages which are re- Calling up the SMS inbox ceived while the mobile phone is inserted in the Select “Telephone”.
Page 185 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling an SMS sender The SMS messages are sorted by the date and time they were received. The most recent Select SMS message “Options” message is at the top of the list. “Call”. If the name and telephone number of the sender is saved in the address book or phone book of The telephone connects the call.
Page 186 Control systems COMAND telephone* Adding an SMS sender’s telephone num- Calling an SMS sender ber to an existing address book entry Press n “Call”. Selecting an SMS message: In the The telephone connects the call. SMS inbox, select a message “Op- tions”...
Page 187 Control systems COMAND telephone* Adding an SMS sender’s telephone num- ber to an existing address book entry Press n “Save Number” “Add”. Proceed as described in the “Selecting a number category” paragraph in the “Adding a telephone number to an ex- isting address book entry”...
Page 188: Comand Navigation
Control systems COMAND navigation COMAND navigation Safety precautions COMAND may give incorrect navigation Warning! commands if the data in the digital map does not correspond with the actual Navigation announcements are intended to Warning! road/traffic situation. DVD maps do not direct you while driving without diverting cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
Page 189: Comand Navigation (Introduction)
10 and 60 minutes, depending on the size of the Mercedes-Benz Center. map software. If the radio was switched on be- Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints fore you started the updating process, you can and dust on discs.
Page 190: Loading A Dvd Into The Dvd Changer
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Loading a DVD into the DVD changer Switch on COMAND ( page 87). If you carry out the update with the engine switched off and the vehicle battery has insuffi- Press one of the magazine tray cient power, COMAND may automatically switch buttons 2.
Page 191: Updating
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Updating Select “Yes” or “No”. Updating the map data If you select “No”, COMAND automati- While the update is running, you will see a After you have loaded the DVD, you will cally ejects the DVD and the map data message to this effect and a progress bar.
Page 192 Take DVD out of slot. Confirming message: Press n. Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the system software updated at COMAND ejects the DVD. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Take DVD out of slot. The map software cannot be updated until the system software has been updated.
Page 193: General Notes
After a system software update by an au- In both these cases, the navigation system of the vehicle if the vehicle has been trans- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the in- must determine the position of the vehicle. ported (e.g. by ferry, by train or after tow-...
Page 194: Input Restrictions
The mes- 2 hours. It will be necessary to resume sage will then appear again. Consult an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. the canceled route guidance manually ( page 244).
Page 195: Navigation System Menu Overview
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Navigation system menu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Info Traffic (TMC) Route Position Destination (only with route (only with route (only with route guidance active) guidance active) guidance active) Information about...
Page 196: Calling Up The Map Display And Switching To Navigation Mode
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Calling up the map display and switch- ing to navigation mode Press the N shortcut button once or twice. The number of times you have to press the N shortcut button depends on the operating mode currently selected.
Page 197 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Hiding or showing the menu system Adjusting the map scale Saving current vehicle position as des- tination in last destinations list Hiding: Slide qm. It is only possible to adjust the map scale Showing menu system, if neces- with the menu system hidden (full-screen map The “Full Screen”...
Page 198 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Adjusting the map scale Set the map to the vehicle or destina- tion position, see the explanation be- Rotate ymz. low. Rotating clockwise zooms in, rotating counterclockwise zooms out. Centering the map on the vehicle or destination position Saving crosshair position as destination If you have moved the map, you can use this...
Page 199: Basic Settings
Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Basic settings Map orientation Select “North Up” or “Heading Up”. Exiting menu: Slide omp. You can make the following settings regard- The map orientation changes accord- less of whether route guidance is active or inac- ingly.
Page 200 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Adjusting: Select “Navi” “Navi” Exiting menu: Slide or press Current street back button L in the center console “Map Display”. You can set whether the current street you ( page 88). The map display list appears. A dot R are driving on should be displayed in the indicates the current setting.
Page 201 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Geo-coordinate display Display options with geo-coordinate dis- Switching the geo-coordinate display on play switched on or off If the crosshair is displayed on the map Select “Navi” “Navi” “Map Dis- view (map was moved manually), only dis- play”.
Page 202 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Setting route type Setting route mode Exiting menu: Slide or press back button L in the center console You can set the following route types: This function allows you to set the following ( page 88). options for route guidance: “Fast Route”: COMAND calculates a COMAND will verify whether it can in-...
Page 203: Entering A Destination By The Address
Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination by the address As additional information to the street entry, Warning! you can enter either a house number or an inter- section. It is not possible to enter an address when For safety reasons, only enter a new desti- A zip code entry replaces the city entry.
Page 204 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Menu items in the address input menu List of states with input characters In the list of input characters 7, you can only select currently selectable characters. Some menu items will not or not yet be Which characters are included depends on the available, depending on the sequence in sequence in which you have entered your desti-...
Page 205 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of states without input characters The following menu items are now avail- the bottom line and press n. able: “Map”: Entering a destination from the map ( page 225) Press back button L in the center console ( page 88).
Page 206 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a province (Canada) The following menu items are now avail- It is not possible to enter a zip code if the able: digital map does not contain any zip codes for In the address input menu, select the selected province (CDN).
Page 207 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering the zip code List of zip codes with input characters In the list of input characters 4, you can only select numbers which can be currently en- It is not possible to enter a zip code if you tered.
Page 208 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual numbers: During character entry, you can also man- List of zip codes without input Select ) in the bottom line and ually switch to the list of zip codes without characters press n.
Page 209 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) It shows one of the following items of infor- “Map”: Using the map to enter a desti- Entering a city mation: nation ( page 225) You can only enter those cities which are Street and if necessary, house number, saved on the digital map.
Page 210 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of cities with input characters Selecting characters: Slide In the list of input characters 4, you can rotate ymz. only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- Which characters are included depends on the ters 4 are automatically activated.
Page 211 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Confirming selection: Press n. As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute List of cities without input characters the characters entered to a city, the input Cities with symbol 1 mean that there characters 4 disappear automatically.
Page 212 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a street Street list with input characters In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in the address in- When this list appears, the input charac- It is not possible to enter a street if: put menu.
Page 213 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting an entire entry: Select ) in Street list without input characters In the list of input characters 6, you can the bottom line and press n until the only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the entire entry is deleted.
Page 214 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling selection: Select “Back” “POI”: entering a point of interest The city is visible if you have entered it be- and press n. ( page 229) fore entering the street, or if COMAND can clear- ly attribute the street entered to a city.
Page 215 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a center List of centers with input characters In the list of input characters 7, you can only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- It is not possible to enter a center if: Which characters are included depends on the ters 7 are automatically activated.
Page 216 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of centers without input characters Which of the following menu items are now the bottom line and press n. available may depend on the data version of the digital map.
Page 217 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting an entire entry: Select ) in Entering a house number the bottom line and press n until the The house number can only be entered after entire entry is deleted. the street has been entered. You can only enter those house numbers which Canceling an entry: Select “Back”...
Page 218 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In both cases, the address input menu Continuing or completing destina- List of house numbers with input shows the house number, street, city tion entry: Select one of the menu characters and state (USA) or province (CDN). items mentioned above.
Page 219 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual numbers: During number entry, you can also manual- In the list of input characters 4, you can Select ) in the bottom line and ly switch to the list of house numbers with- only select currently selectable characters.
Page 220 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of house numbers without input Which of the following menu items are now Entering an intersection characters available may depend on the data version The intersection can only be entered after of the digital map.
Page 221 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of intersections with input Canceling character entry: In the list of input characters 4, you can characters Select “Back” in the bottom line and only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the press n.
Page 222 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of intersections without input Canceling selection: Select “Back” In this case, using the map for destination and press n. characters entry is based on the city seen in the address in- put menu.
Page 223 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Starting the route calculation Select “Yes” or “No”. Route calculation requires a certain amount of time. The time depends on the distance from If you select “Yes”, COMAND will stop You cannot start the route calculation until the destination, for example.
Page 224: Entering A Destination From The Destination Memory
Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination from the While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry 1 al- destination memory ways shows the destination which best Select “Navi” “Destination” corresponds to the input data as it has “From Memory”.
Page 225 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual characters: Switching manually to the destina- Selecting a destination: Slide Select ) in the bottom line and rotate ymz. tion memory list without input char- press n. acters: Slide qm. Canceling selection: Press back but- Deleting an entire entry: Select ) in ton L in the center console...
Page 226: List Of Last Destinations
Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination from the list of Entering a destination from the map last destinations Depending on the factory settings of the ve- Select “Navi” “Destination” hicle, it may not be possible to enter a destina- “From Last Destinations”.
Page 227: Entering A Stopover
Adjusting map scale: Rotate ymz. categories: the digital map, COMAND attempts to attribute the destination to the map, “Mercedes-Benz Center” Rotating clockwise enlarges the map, which can take approximately “Hospital” rotating counterclockwise reduces it. 2 seconds.
Page 228 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering predefined destinations Select “OK”. Entering another destination as a stop- over Select “Navi” “Destination” You can now select a different “Stopover”. category. Select “Navi” “Destination” “Stopover”. If a stopover has already been entered, If COMAND finds destinations, you will you can change it.
Page 229 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Subsequent destination entries may differ, Changing a stopover Deleting the stopover depending on your selection: If a stopover has already been entered, you If a stopover has already been entered, you “Address Entry” selection: can change it.
Page 230: Entering A Poi In The Surrounding Area
Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering a POI in the surrounding area Entering town: Select “City”. Entering a POI in a different region The town/city input menu appears. In the map view while the menu system This function gives you quick access to POIs Then proceed as described in the “En- is displayed, select “Destination”...
Page 231: Designating A Poi Category
Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Selecting another state (USA) or Designating a POI category If you have entered more than the state province (CDN): Select the first list (USA) or province (CDN) and the city, The categories and POIs available depend entry.
Page 232 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Main category list with input characters Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in In the list of input characters 5, you can the bottom line and press n. only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- Which characters are included depends on the ters 5 are automatically activated.
Page 233 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Main category list without input Canceling selection: Select “Back” and press n. characters Press back button L in the center console ( page 88). Confirming selection: Press n. Main categories with symbol 2 con- tain either POIs or subcategories.
Page 234 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Canceling selection: Select “Back” POI list In the POI list, you can either select a POI and press n. or enter the name of the POI. Depending on the situation, COMAND first shows the following list or the POI list with Selecting a POI input characters.
Page 235 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) POI list with input characters Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in In the list of input characters 4, you can the bottom line and press n. only select currently selectable characters. For POIs in other regions, this list also shows Which characters are included depends on the the compass heading to the destination as well...
Page 236 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) POI list without input characters List options Expanding list: In one of the lists se- lect “Options” “Expand Search”. Options in category and POI lists The list is expanded. If you enter a POI in the surrounding area, initially, only categories and POIs within a Options only in POI lists radius of approximately 12 mi around the...
Page 237: Entering A Poi From The Map
Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering a POI from the map If there are no POIs available, the Displaying details of the selection: “Back” menu item is automatically Select “Details”. highlighted and you cannot select oth- If the crosshair is shown on the map, you Starting route calculation: can enter POIs in the vicinity of the crosshair.
Page 238 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Route guidance Roads that have time restrictions (e.g. For this reason, you must always observe closed on Sundays and public holidays) are applicable road and traffic rules and regula- not considered for route guidance, if the tions during your journey.
Page 239 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) 1 Next road Preparation phase Announcement phase 2 Driving maneuver (turn left) COMAND prepares you for the upcoming COMAND announces the next driving ma- 3 Graphical representation of the dis- driving maneuver. Based on the example neuver.
Page 240: Example Of A Display Without Driving Maneuvers
Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Maneuver phase Example of a display without driving Destination or destination area maneuvers reached COMAND announces the next driving ma- neuver. Based on the example display be- Once you have reached your destination, low, the driving maneuver is announced you will hear the announcement “You have 150 feet in advance with the “Now turn...
Page 241: Partially Digitized Areas
Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Partially digitized areas If the destination is within a partially When you call up the route info to this type digitized area of destination, ( page 245) the following data shown there may differ from the actual situation: The digital map may contain areas that are COMAND guides you through fully digitized only partially digitized although they are within a...
Page 242: Off-Road And Off-Map
Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) During route guidance, the display is divid- Off-road and off-map These destinations are shown as off-road ed. On the right-hand side you will see the destinations, which you can enter using direction arrow showing the compass the map, for example.
Page 243 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Route guidance from an off-road At the start of the route guidance, you will location to a destination see the “Off Map” message and a direction arrow. The direction arrow shows the com- If there is no road available on map at cur- pass heading to the actual destination.
Page 244: Navigation Announcements
Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Navigation announcements Route guidance is already active. The announcements remain switched off even if you start a new route guidance or if Calling up a current announcement: COMAND is switched off/on with the o but- Select “Navi”...
Page 245: Comand Navigation System (During Route Guidance)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Cancel route guidance Route browser The information 3 about the marked route section shows the street name and the length of Select “Destination” “Cancel Route the route section. Marked route section 1 is al- The route browser shows an overview of the ways highlighted in white and outlined in red.
Page 246: Displaying Info
Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Displaying info COMAND uses the time set in COMAND as the basis for calculating the estimated arrival Select “Info” in map view with the time. The clock must be set correctly in COMAND ( page 259).
Page 247: Displaying Route Information
Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Displaying route information Closing route info: Slide Detour function press back button L in the center Select “Route” “ Route Info” in map console ( page 88). The detour function blocks a section of the view with the menu system displayed route ahead of you.
Page 248 Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Starting route calculation: Select “Start”, see also ( page 222). Deleting blockage: Select “Navi” “Route” “Detour” “Delete”. Select “Back”. 1 Blocked route section 2 Current vehicle position; the triangle in- dicates the vehicle’s direction of travel 3 Information about the blocked route section Blocked route section 1 is always highlight-...
Page 249: Comand Navigation System (Real-Time Traffic)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) A RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffic Real-time traffic notifications in the Message Channel) radio transmitter broadcasts traffic reports COMAND can COMAND can display certain traffic events receive and incorporate into the navigation in the map. The notifications are shown at system.
Page 250: Displaying Real-Time Traffic Reports
Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) The following shows the possible symbol Displaying real-time traffic reports List for inactive route guidance displays. When route guidance is inactive, the list displays all streets for which messages are Displaying the message list present.
Page 251: Example Message
Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) List for active route guidance Read a message: Select a street. The symbols for the possible message events are shown in the following. When route guidance is active, the list dis- You can find an example message on plays only the streets which are part of the ( page 250).
Page 252: Comand Navigation System (Destination Memory)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Saving a destination in the destination Saving during route guidance Selecting save options memory Select “Destination” “Save Destina- Saving a destination without a name tion” during route guidance. This function also saves the destination in Select “Save Without Name”.
Page 253 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Assigning a destination to an address Select desired address book entry. Pro- book entry ceed as described in the “Searching for an address book entry” section This function assigns the complete, naviga- ( page 170). ble address data to an already existing address book entry.
Page 254: Deleting A Destination From The Destination Memory
Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Deleting a destination from the destina- Select desired destination. Proceed as tion memory described for destination entry in the “Entering a destination from the desti- Select “Navi” “Destination” nation memory” section ( page 223). “From Memory”.
Page 255: Own Address
Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Own address The destination memory always contains an entry called “My Address”. You can save your home address, for example, under this entry. Assigning your address for the first time or changing your own address Assigning and/or changing your own ad- dress Example illustration: destination memory...
Page 256 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Destination memory list without in- Entering an address manually Using the address book entry as your put characters: Press n immediately. own address If you want to assign your own ad- dress for the first time: Select “Save If you want to assign your own ad- new entry”.
Page 257 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Closing message: Select “OK”. Selecting a state (USA) or province Displaying your own address (CDN): Select desired state (USA) or Select “Navi” “Destination” In the address book entry, the city and province (CDN) from the list. “From Memory”.
Page 258 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Slide qm repeatedly until the input Destination memory list without input Destination memory list with input characters characters characters disappear. The list entry “My Address” is automat- ically highlighted as long as you have not entered any characters using the input characters.
Page 259: Comand Navigation System (Last Destinations)
Control systems COMAND navigation system (last destinations) Saving the vehicle position in the list of Showing menu system, if neces- COMAND automatically saves the last desti- sary: Press n. last destinations nations for which the route calculation was launched. It is stored in the “last destinations” Select “Position”...
Page 260: Comand System Settings
Control systems COMAND system settings COMAND system settings System settings menu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Display Time Voice Control Language Favorite Reset ( page 259) ( page 259) ( page 261) ( page 262) ( page 263) ( page 259)
Page 261 Control systems COMAND system settings Setting value: Rotate Select the country in which you are cur- Switching manually: Select “Daylight slide qmr. rently driving. Savings Time (Summer)” or “Standard time (Winter)”. Saving setting: Press n. A time zone list may also be displayed, The dot R in front of a list entry indi- depending on the country selected.
Page 262: Voice Control Settings
Control systems COMAND system settings Setting the date Voice Control settings Starting new individualization Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” It is only possible to start individualization “Time” “Date”. Switching help window on or off with the vehicle stationary. After starting the session, the system will guide you through the in- Selecting month, day or year: Select “Vehicle”...
Page 263: Setting The System Language
Control systems COMAND system settings At the end of the first part, you will see Canceling during the first or second part Setting the system language a prompt asking whether you want to of individualization Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” begin the second part. Select “Cancel”.
Page 264: Assigning The Favorite Button
Control systems COMAND system settings Assigning the favorite button You can use the favorite button to re- Reset call the last announcement issued by the navigation system. You can reset COMAND back to its factory settings. Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” In this case, all personal data (e.g.
Page 265: Comand Vehicle Menu
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu In this menu, you can program the follow- Setting night security illumination Selecting “Exterior Lighting Delayed ing vehicle functions: Switch-off” menu: Slide (Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off) rotate ymz. Function Page Confirming selection: Press n. The components and operating principles of Exterior Lighting Delayed COMAND can be found on ( page 87).
Page 266: Locator Lighting On/Off
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Locator lighting on/off Select “Vehicle”. The main area is active. The components and operating principles of Selecting “Locator Lighting” func- COMAND can be found on ( page 87). or rotate ymz. tion: Slide With the locator lighting feature activated Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 267: Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Exterior mirror convenience settings The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). In the “Exterior Mirror Convenience Set- tings” menu, you can switch the following exterior mirror functions on or off: Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 268: Automatic Locking On/Off
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Automatic locking on/off Switching automatic locking on or off: Press n. The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Auto- Use this function to activate or deactivate matic Locking”.
Page 269: Activating Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Activating easy-entry/exit feature Select “Vehicle”. Warning! The main area is active. The components and operating principles of You must make sure no one can become Selecting “Easy Entry/Exit Feature” COMAND can be found on ( page 87). or rotate ymz.
Page 270: Setting Interior Ambient Lighting
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Setting interior ambient lighting Adjusting brightness: Slide rotate ymz. A selection list appears. The components and operating principles of Confirming selection: Press n. The current setting is indicated by a COMAND can be found on ( page 87). dot R.
Page 271: Setting Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Setting interior lighting delayed Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Interi- switch-off or Lighting Delayed Switch-off”. A selection list appears. A selection list appears. The current setting is indicated by a The components and operating principles of dot R.
Page 272: Extending Or Retracting Rear Window Sunshade
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Extending or retracting rear window Warning! sunshade When operating the rear window sunshade, The components and operating principles of be sure that there is no danger of anyone be- COMAND can be found on ( page 87). ing harmed by the extending or retracting This function is used to extend or retract procedure.
Page 273: Trunk Opening-Height Restriction* On/Off
Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Trunk opening-height restriction* on/off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys- tem*: Confirming selection: Press n. You can select whether the trunk lid should open fully or only to the height of the roof.
Page 274: Comand Automatic Climate Control
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control COMAND automatic climate control The following automatic climate control The components and operating principles of Warning! functions can be operated via COMAND: COMAND can be found on ( page 87). Function Page Follow the recommended settings for heat- Warning! ing and cooling given on the following pages Temperature...
Page 275: Setting Temperature
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control The automatic climate control menu is Setting temperature Changing temperature: Slide rotate ymz. called up via the climate control settings. Use the temperature controls %$ Exiting menu: Press n, back ( page 501) in the center console or button L in the center console COMAND climate control settings to sepa- ( page 88) or slide omp.
Page 276: Adjusting Air Distribution
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Changing air distribution: Adjusting air volume Rotate ymz. Use buttons Q ( page 501) in the cen- You can adjust the air distribution sepa- The symbol for air distribution changes. rately for the driver’s and front passenger’s ter console or COMAND climate control The direction and size of the arrows side.
Page 277: Comand
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Changing air volume: Slide Central climate control menu via rotate ymz. COMAND The central climate control menu is in the Switching back to automatic mode: center of the climate control settings. Rotate and select “AUTO”. When the automatic climate control is switched on, you will see “on”...
Page 278 The compressor has turned it- Select climate control settings Cen- self off. tral climate control menu. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Exiting menu: Press back button L in the center console ( page 88) or slide omp.
Page 279 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control The “Mono” function is automatically Adjusting footwell temperature switched off when you: In automatic mode, this setting optimizes change an automatic climate control the footwell temperature when outside tempera- tures are low. setting for the front passenger’s side using COMAND The “Footwell Temperature”...
Page 280: Operating Rear Climate Control* From The Front
Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Adjusting air flow from air vents Operating rear climate control* from the front In automatic mode, this setting optimizes the air flow when outside temperatures are high. The “Rear)” function is used to oper- The “Airflow”...
Page 281 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control In the climate control settings, “)” The rear climate control is operated in the appears in the central menu. The rear same manner as the climate control sys- climate control can be operated from tem for the driver’s and front passenger’s the front.
Page 282 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Switching off rear climate control oper- Switching off rear climate control Switching on the automatic function of ation from the front the rear climate control Select climate control settings Cen- Select climate control settings Cen- tral climate control menu.
Page 283: Comand Seats
Control systems COMAND seats When adjusting the seats, observe the Selecting a seat safety notes in the section “Seats” You must first select the seat for which you ( page 373). would like to make adjustments. Operating seats via COMAND The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 87).
Page 284: Lumbar Support
Control systems COMAND seats Exiting menu After you have pressed , the seat last adjusted is active. There are several ways to exit the multi- contour seat menu. Multicontour seats*, front Press O again. ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air pressure in the air chambers (on the sides of the Press any shortcut button.
Page 285 Control systems COMAND seats Adjusting sides of seat cushion Slide or rotate until desired Slide or rotate until desired setting is reached. setting is reached. This function is used to adjust the air Saving setting: Press n. Saving setting: Press n. chambers in the sides of the seat cushion.
Page 286: Drive-Dynamic Multicontour Seats*, Front
Control systems COMAND seats Confirming selection: Press n. Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*, front A scale appears. For information on manual multicontour seat settings, see “Multicontour seats*, front” ( page 283). ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air pressure in the air chambers (sides of seat cush- ion and backrest) of the drive-dynamic multicon- tour seats is increased.
Page 287 Control systems COMAND seats A scale appears. You can choose be- Pulse mode Depending on the setting, the massage tween: function runs for about 7 to 10 minutes. Select seat ( page 282). “0”: off Selecting “Pulse Mode”: Slide or rotate ymz. “1”: level 1 Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 288: Instrument Cluster Control System
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Instrument cluster control system The control system is activated as soon as Multifunction display Warning! the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 2 or as soon as the A driver’s attention to the road and traffic KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button conditions must always be his/her primary ( page 372) is in position 2.
Page 289: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Multifunction steering wheel find functions for making settings to your 1 Multifunction display vehicle. There are functions for calling up 2 s to take a call The displays in the multifunction display information and for making settings to to dial and the settings in the control system are your vehicle.
Page 290: Menus
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Menus Trip ( page 291) Navi ( page 292) Audio ( page 294) ( page 296) Standard display Showing route guidance in- Selecting radio station Gear currently engaged structions, current direction Engine oil temperature traveled Vehicle supply voltage Fuel consumption statistics since start...
Page 291 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Telephone* ( page 299) Assistance* ( page 303) Service ( page 304) Settings ( page 305) Dialing a number from the Displaying the distance graph- Calling up vehicle malfunction, Setting daytime running lamp phone book ic*, DISTRONIC Plus* warning and system status mode (USA only)
Page 292: Trip Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Trip menu Fuel consumption statistics since start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Press ( or & to select the “Trip” The menu overview can be found on Press ( or & to select the “Trip” menu.
Page 293: Navi Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics Distance to empty Navi menu Press ( or & to select the “Trip” Press ( or & to select the “Trip” The menu overview can be found on menu. menu. ( page 289).
Page 294 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Route guidance active Notification of driving maneuver with- Navigation status displays in the instru- out lane recommendation ment cluster The image on the multifunction display de- pends on whether you are being notified of While route guidance is active, the follow- a driving maneuver.
Page 295: Audio Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system “Calculating Route” Audio menu COMAND is calculating a route. After- The menu overview can be found on ward, COMAND starts route guidance. ( page 289). “Off Map” The functions in the “Audio” menu operate The vehicle’s location is outside of the the audio equipment which you currently digital map’s range.
Page 296 The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap- eration. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz plication. When you play a CD or DVD with text, the Center for details and availability for your multifunction display shows the name and num- vehicle.
Page 297: Amg Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system AMG menu If the engine reaches the overspeed range RACETIMER in the manual shift program, you will see “up” 2 next to gear indicator 1 as a re- This function is only available in S 63 AMG Warning! and S 65 AMG.
Page 298 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Stopping RACETIMER: Press æ. Saving lap time and starting a new lap To select a different display, press You can save up to 16 laps. $, ( or &. Press button ç while the timer is running.
Page 299 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Resetting current lap The reset menu appears in the multi- Overall analysis function display. Press button æ while the timer is These functions are only available if you running. have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER.
Page 300: Telephone* Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press $ or % to see other lap Lap analysis Telephone* menu analyses. These functions are only available if you The menu overview can be found on To select a different display, press have saved at least two laps and have stopped ( page 289).
Page 301 These mobile phone cradles can be ob- ed.”. tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph If the PIN or unlock code is not yet en- ter. For more information about telephone (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is ( page 539).
Page 302 Log on to the network ( page 300). cending alphabetical order. You may carry out the following functions: When you insert a Mercedes-Benz approved If you do not want to dial from the phone book, press t or L. In the multifunction...
Page 303 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press s or # to start dialing. Redialing Answering a call If several entries are present for the The control system stores the most recent- When your telephone is ready to receive same name, they are all shown. ly dialed phone numbers.
Page 304: Assistance* Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system Assistance* menu Switching on or off Rear View Camera* automatically The menu overview can be found on The image from the Rear View Camera is ( page 289). shown on the COMAND display. In the “Assistance” menu, you can change Press ( or &...
Page 305: Service Menu
Control systems Instrument cluster control system The following settings are available: Switching on or off Blind Spot Assist* Service menu Press ( or & to select the “On when in The Rear View Camera au- The menu overview can be found on “Assistance”...
Page 306: Settings Menu
Checking tire inflation pressure In the “Settings” menu, you can: the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz For information about checking tire infla- Center to address the malfunction and switch the daytime running lamps on or tion pressure ( page 593).
Page 307 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Setting daytime running lamp mode With “Daytime Running Lamps” mode se- Showing or hiding additional (USA only) lected and the exterior lamp switch at po- speedometer sition M or *, the low beam You can have an additional digital speed- This function is not available in countries headlamps are switched on when the en- ometer shown on the multifunction dis-...
Page 308 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press ( or & to select the “Set- Switching radar sensors* on/off USA only: tings” menu. This device has been approved by the FCC as a If your vehicle is equipped with DISTRONIC “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is Press % or $ to select the “Ra- Plus*, BAS Plus*, or Park Assist* it is intended for use in an automotive radar system...
Page 309: Voice Control
Control systems Voice Control Operating safety The navigation system does not supply any Warning! information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob- Navigation announcements are intended to Warning! servance always remains in the driver’s per- direct you while driving without diverting sonal responsibility.
Page 310: Voice Control Introduction
Control systems Voice Control introduction Voice Control introduction The Voice Control System gives you the ca- You control these systems using spoken The commands and digit sequences can be pability to control the following systems on commands. Moreover, controls such as spoken without pausing between the indi- your vehicle using spoken commands: the buttons on the multifunction steering...
Page 311: Spelling
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 The active system is the system currently (street, intersection, city or point of inter- be categorized as: shown in the COMAND display.
Page 312: Controls
Control systems Voice Control introduction Controls Activating Voice Control Item Switch on COMAND ( page 87). 1 ! to activate Voice Control Operation via the multifunction to accept a call Press !. steering wheel 2 L to cancel Voice Control An audible tone (beep) confirms the ac- tivation of the system.
Page 313: Symbols
Control systems Voice Control introduction Setting volume level When the Voice Control System requires additional information from the user, a se- Activate Voice Control. lection list is shown on the COMAND dis- Speak a command, for example “Help”. play in the address book and navigation system.
Page 314: Voice Control Telephone
These mobile phone cradles can be ob- address book fic conditions permit. Otherwise, you may tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- not be able to observe traffic conditions and Have the system read out the phone ter. For more information about telephone could endanger yourself and others.
Page 315: Telephone Commands
Control systems Voice Control telephone The Voice Control System detects whether Telephone commands Use the command “Enter PIN” to input the code to unlock your telephone. After your telephone is switched on For a complete list of commands speaking the command, you are prompted the corresponding mobile network is ( page 340).
Page 316 Control systems Voice Control telephone “Dial number” Sample dialog: “Confirm” You can dial a phone number using the Dial number Using the command “Confirm” will repeat command “Dial number”. all digits spoken up to that point. Upon re- Please say the number peating the digits, the system will prompt Digits from “Zero”...
Page 317 Control systems Voice Control telephone “Correction” “Delete” Dialing Using the command “Correction” will cor- Using the command “Delete” will erase all “Redial” rect the last entered digit block. After digits entered. The system then prompts speaking the command, the last digit block you to start your input again.
Page 318 Control systems Voice Control telephone After the command “OK”, you will be Sample dialog: “Dial name” (COMAND address book) prompted up to two times to input the Save name Use the command “Dial name” to place a name. When repeating the name, make phone call by selecting a name previously Please say the number first sure that you pronounce it in the same...
Page 319 Control systems Voice Control telephone “Call <voice entry>” (address book) “Call John Smith work cell phone” “Delete name” (COMAND address book) Use the command “Call <voice entry>” to “Call John Smith work car” Use the command “Delete name” to delete place a phone call by directly selecting a a name from the COMAND address book.
Page 320 Control systems Voice Control telephone “List phone book” and dialing a phone Selecting an entry and dialing that Managing automated answering sys- number number tem/voice mail box For the desired entry, press ! dur- Use the command “List phone book” to lis- Activate the Voice Control System to ac- ten to all voice entries in the phone book ing or immediately after voice output.
Page 321: Voice Control Navigation
Control systems Voice Control navigation Important notes During route guidance, you will not receive Warning! information on: traffic lights Navigation announcements are intended to Warning! direct you while driving without diverting stop and yield signs your attention from the road and driving. For safety reasons, you should only select a parking or stopping zones destination when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 322: Navigation Operation
Control systems Voice Control navigation Navigation operation start route guidance Navigation commands display the map The Voice Control System allows you to You cannot start the route guidance until all zoom in or zoom out of the map necessary address data has been entered. enter a state or province listen to the destination memory For a complete list of commands...
Page 323: Dialog For Entering A Complete Address
Control systems Voice Control navigation Sample dialog: Dialog for entering a complete address Please select a line number Enter state Number two “Enter destination” Please say the name of the state Number two accepted Use the command “Enter destination” to New York Do you want to enter a house num- enter a complete destination address.
Page 324 Control systems Voice Control navigation Number one accepted “Points of interest” The system displays a numbered list search categories: Find menu Do you want to start route guid- Use the command “Points of interest” to ance? select a point of interest (POI) such as air- Please select a line number ports, railroad stations, gas stations etc.
Page 325 Please say the name “Last destinations” “Next parking lot” John Smith Use the command “Last destinations” to “Next Mercedes-Benz service” Please repeat the name select a destination from among a number “Next restaurant” John Smith of destinations last navigated to.
Page 326 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Navigate to <voice entry>” (address If two addresses are stored, you can use “Start route guidance” book) the commands Use the command “Start route guidance” Use the command “Navigate to <voice en- “Navigate <voice name> home” to start route guidance after entering a val- try>”...
Page 327 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Cancel route guidance” “Map” Sample dialog: Use the command “Cancel route guid- Use the command “Map” to activate or List destination memory ance” to cancel route guidance. switch to map display. The system reads out the address book destination memory.
Page 328: Commands For Entering Parts Of An Address
Control systems Voice Control navigation Commands for entering parts of an Please select a line number The system displays a numbered address list of available city names Number one Please select a line number Number one, town accepted “Enter town” Number one The city selected is adopted for route guid- The “Enter town”...
Page 329 Control systems Voice Control navigation “District” or “Center” Number one Sample dialog: Use the command “District” or “Center” to Number one, center accepted Street to spell a city location in the city previously The district selected is adopted for route Please spell the name of the street selected.
Page 330 Control systems Voice Control navigation Sample dialog: “House number” Intersection Use the command “House number” to se- lect a house number for the street previ- Please spell the first street name ously selected. Speak the house number in F-O-R-E-S-T single digits. Please spell the name of the cross- Sample dialog: ing street...
Page 331: Voice Control Address Book
Control systems Voice Control address book COMAND address book overview Operation with address book not open Warning! (global) The Voice Control System address book Please devote your attention first and fore- function gives you the capability to store The Voice Control System gives you the most to the traffic situation you are in.
Page 332: Operation With Address Book Open (Local)
Control systems Voice Control address book Opening address book Operation with address book open Available commands with the address (local) book not open Press !. Speak the command “Address book”. In addition to the capabilities listed when For a complete list of commands the address book is not open, the address ( page 340).
Page 333 Control systems Voice Control address book “Delete name” (address book) Sample dialog: “Delete address book” Use the command “Delete name” to delete List address book Use the command “Delete address book” a voice name from your address book. to delete all or individual voice names of The system reads out all available address the address book entries.
Page 334 Control systems Voice Control address book Available commands with the address “Select entry” Sample dialog: book open Use the command “Select entry” to open Spell entry an entry in your address book. Please spell the name “Help address book” S-M-I-T-H Sample dialog: Use the command “Help address book”...
Page 335: Voice Control Radio
Control systems Voice Control radio Radio operation Selecting radio mode Warning! Press !. The Voice Control System gives you the ca- Please devote your attention first and fore- Speak the command “Radio”. pability to: most to the traffic situation you are in. Press !.
Page 336 Control systems Voice Control radio “Sat Radio” Sample dialog: Sample dialog: Use this command for switching on the Ninety-five point five Save station satellite radio. The Voice Control System tunes the radio Please say the station name to frequency FM 95.5. Smooth Jazz “Next station”...
Page 337 Control systems Voice Control radio “Station Smooth Jazz” (List saved sta- “List station list” and select station “Delete station” (List saved stations) tions) from list Use the command “Delete station” (AM Use this command (AM and FM only) to di- Use this command to list the entire station and FM only) to delete a station from your rectly select a saved station name from...
Page 338 Control systems Voice Control radio “Delete station list” The system deletes the complete station The station is erased and the remaining list. The deletion of the station list cannot station entries are read out. Use this command to delete the complete be undone.
Page 339: Voice Control Cd/Dvd Changer/Mp3
Control systems Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 Operation Selecting CD mode Warning! Press !. The Voice Control System gives you the Please devote your attention first and fore- Speak one of the following commands: ability to: most to the traffic situation you are in. “CD”...
Page 340: Commands
Control systems Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 Commands “Next CD/DVD/Medium” “Group 1” to “Group 9” Use the command “Next CD/DVD/Medi- The “Group 1” to “Group 9” commands are For a complete list of commands um” to select the next available medium in used to select a group on the inserted au- ( page 340).
Page 341: Voice Control Command List
Control systems Voice Control command list Command list General commands sat radio satellite radio Chapter “Command list” gives you on over- view of all commands available for use to telephone right control the Voice Control System. messages Which commands are available for use is dependent on the equipment level in your cancel vehicle.
Page 342 Control systems Voice Control command list Telephone* commands help global commands help CD letters of the English alphabet help disc telephone (on) digits 0 - 9 help CD player phone (on) continue help CD changer telephone off go forward help audio DVD save next page help DVDA...
Page 343 Control systems Voice Control command list store telephone number confirm telephone number play phone book store name confirm password get phone book store password confirm unlock code recall phone book dial repeat PIN redial dial PIN repeat number redial last number dial number repeat PIN number redial last phone number...
Page 344 Control systems Voice Control command list incorrect phone number destination guidance enter house number incorrect telephone number guidance instructions on map (on) incorrect unlock code switch guidance instruction on show map delete switch guidance instructions on switch on map delete PIN switch route guidance instruction on zoom in delete number...
Page 345 Control systems Voice Control command list spell cross street enter district save address enter intersection enter center store destination enter cross street points of interest store address last destinations enter points of interest start route guidance last states enter point of interest start navigation last provinces enter POI...
Page 346 Mercedes service point delete address book exit route guidance next Mercedes service center spell entry exit navigation next Mercedes-Benz service point spell name exit nav next Mercedes-Benz service center spell heading exit routing next service point...
Page 347 Control systems Voice Control command list open <voice name> call <voice name> work work car (phone) delete name call <voice name> office office car (phone) delete <voice name> call <voice name> business business car (phone) list destination memory call <voice name> company company car (phone) read out destination memory <voice name>...
Page 348 Control systems Voice Control command list home car phone call <voice name> home car accept PIN code car home call <voice name> land line phone accept lock code car phone home call <voice name> cell phone home accept PIN number home land line navigate to <voice name>...
Page 349 Control systems Voice Control command list Radio select channel frequency ninety-five point five list station list frequency ninety-five five megahertz radio (on) list saved stations frequency ninety-five point five mega- hertz read out station list play station list Example: 540 AM get station list weatherband five-hundred-forty...
Page 350 Control systems Voice Control command list previous track last track CD (on) MP3 (on) repeat track CD player (on) MP3 player (on) replay track CD changer (on) MP3 changer (on) track 1-39 next CD next MP3 load track 1-39 other CD other MP3 load track number 1-39 next medium...
Page 351 Control systems Voice Control command list next folder select track number 1-39 next DVD audio other folder MP3 1-6 other DVD audio previous directory MP3 number 1-6 next audio DVD previous folder medium 1-6 other audio DVD last directory medium number 1-6 next medium last folder drive...
Page 352 Control systems Voice Control command list replay medium previous group track 1-39 repeat medium previous repeat group load track 1-39 last medium previous replay group load track number 1-39 previous medium last group select track 1-39 next directory last repeat group select track number 1-39 other directory last replay group...
Page 353: Voice Control Troubleshooting
Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Help function In a submenu, help can also be accessed at Entering digits and spelling any time by saying the command “Help”. To support the user, the Voice Control Sys- The Voice Control System will then read Entering digits tem contains an extensive help function.
Page 354: What To Do If
Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Voice Control System does not recognize a The voice entries for the station names When you create your address book en- station list entry. sound too similar. tries, select names with the greatest possible acoustic differences.
Page 355 Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Voice Control System does not recognize You have not operated the system from the Operate the Voice Control System only commands. driver’s seat. by the driver as the microphone is geared to the driver side.
Page 356: Voice Control Individualization
Control systems Voice Control individualization Voice Control individualization The individualization can only be performed You may wish to complete only a portion of when the vehicle is stationary. the individualization process. If you drive off, the individualization will be can- Completing the digits portion alone may result in celed.
Page 358: Controls In Detail
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Automatic transmission Starter switch positions Instrument cluster Seats Driving systems Steering wheel Air vents Mirrors Automatic climate control Memory function Trunk Fastening the seat belts Power tilt/sliding sunroof Lighting Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Windshield wipers Loading and storing Power windows...
Page 359: Locking And Unlocking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey Warning! Your vehicle comes supplied with two When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKeys, each with remote control and SmartKey from the starter switch, take it a removable mechanical key. with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave The SmartKey provides an extended oper- children unattended in the vehicle, or with ating range.
Page 360 ( page 712). rized Mercedes-Benz Center. If equipped and Any unauthorized modification to this device Use the mechanical key to unlock the driv- you wish to activate or deactivate the feature, or could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 361 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global unlocking: Press button Œ The vehicle will lock again automatically Selective setting and rearm the anti-theft alarm system twice. If you frequently travel alone, you may wish within approximately 40 seconds of un- to reprogram the SmartKey so that press- All turn signal lamps flash once.
Page 362: Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to factory setting: Press The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO centrally When any outside door handle other than and hold buttons Œ and ‹ si- locks and unlocks, when set to factory set- the driver’s outside door handle is grasped, the vehicle is centrally unlocked.
Page 363 Any unauthorized modification to this device tioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an au- could void the user’s authority to operate the possibility of someone getting caught in a thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. equipment. door during closing. You can also open and close the door win-...
Page 364 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Always carry the SmartKey with In order to start the engine with the when pressing the KEYLESS-GO KEYLESS-GO with you. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: start/stop button or trying to lock the vehicle with the outside door Never store the SmartKey with The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO handle the message...
Page 365 If you leave the SmartKey with equipped with this feature, contact an autho- The anti-theft alarm system is dis- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. If equipped and KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and armed. you wish to activate or deactivate the feature, or...
Page 366 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking: Close all doors and Selective setting All turn signal lamps flash once. touch outside of door handle 1. Do If you frequently travel alone, you may wish An acoustic signal sounds once not keep your hand in the door handle to reprogram the SmartKey with (if equipped and feature activated).
Page 367: Checking Batteries In The Smartkey Or Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Have the mechanical lock replaced if der. armed. necessary. If the battery check lamp does not come on Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will Vehicles with trunk opening/closing briefly during check, the SmartKey or SmartKey system*: be glad to supply you with a replacement.
Page 368: Opening Doors From The Inside
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening doors from the inside Switch off the low beam headlamps or the park- If the vehicle has been locked with the ing lamps. SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from You can open a locked door from the in- the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Page 369: Power Closing Assist For Doors And Trunk Lid
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Power closing assist for doors and Power closing assist for doors: Press For more information on closing the trunk trunk lid the doors gently past the initial engage lid, see “Closing trunk” ( page 512). position into the lock.
Page 370: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can open a locked door from inside at any time. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. Warning! If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO*, it will When leaving the vehicle, always remove the not unlock using the central unlocking switch.
Page 371: Starter Switch Positions
Controls in detail Starter switch positions 0 For removing SmartKey When the SmartKey is removed from the Warning! 1 Power supply for some electrical con- starter switch and the automatic transmission is in a position other than park position P, the auto- sumers When leaving the vehicle, always remove the matic transmission automatically shifts to park...
Page 372: Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Controls in detail Starter switch positions SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* If you wish or should there be a need to in- sert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop feature are supplied with a SmartKey with button can be easily removed by pulling it integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a re- out of the starter switch.
Page 373 Controls in detail Starter switch positions The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be Position 1 If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- located in the vehicle. mains on after starting the engine or Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps Make sure the automatic transmission ton once.
Page 374: Seats
Controls in detail Seats Seats Warning! Warning! Warning! All seat, head restraint adjustments, as well Your seat must be adjusted so that you can When leaving the vehicle, always remove the as fastening of seat belts, must be done be- correctly fasten your seat belt SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* fore the vehicle is put into motion.
Page 375 Controls in detail Seats You can adjust the lumbar support, multi- ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the front Warning! contour seats* for driver and front passen- passenger’s seat and/or electrically adjustable rear seats* will be moved to a more favorable ger, as well as drive-dynamic multicontour According to accident statistics, children seat position.
Page 376 Controls in detail Seats Seat fore and aft: Press the switch for- Rear power seat* adjustment Depending on vehicle production date you ward or backward in the direction of (rear outer seats) have to switch on the ignition or open the re- arrow 5.
Page 377 Controls in detail Seats When the indicator lamp on button 1 is Adjusting front passenger seat from Do not move the front passenger seat com- driver’s seat/rear* on, you can operate the following features pletely forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the front passenger-side footwell.
Page 378: Seat Heating
Controls in detail Seats Press button 1 to adjust the front Setting front passenger seat position Seat heating from rear* passenger seat. The buttons for seat heating are located on The indicator lamp in button 1 comes The switch is located on the right rear pas- the respective door.
Page 379: Seat Ventilation
Controls in detail Seats If one or more of the lamps on the seat heat- The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can ing button are flashing, there is insufficient volt- be activated using summer opening feature age available since too many electrical ( page 412).
Page 380: Head Restraints
For removal contact an authorized For your protection, drive only with properly sumers are turned on. The seat ventilation Mercedes-Benz Center. positioned head restraints. switches off automatically. For information on active head restraints,...
Page 381 Controls in detail Seats Luxury head restraint* adjusting Adjusting side cushions: Pull or push Depending on the seat’s set fore and aft po- side cushions 1 into desired position. sition, the head restraint height is automatically pre-set. Adjusting forward or backward: Pull Warning! or push head restraint in direction of Head restraint adjusting...
Page 382 Controls in detail Seats Folding head restraints back Placing head restraints upright Placing power head restraints* upright (rear outer seats) The rear seat head restraints and the rear seat power head restraints* can be folded When you fasten your seat belt in the rear, backward for increased visibility.
Page 383 Controls in detail Seats Rear power head restraints* Press switch down in the direction of arrow 3. (rear outer seats) The rear power head restraint will fold down. Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 2 or 4. The power head restraint will be tilted.
Page 384: Multicontour Seats*, Rear
Controls in detail Seats Multicontour seats*, rear Switch on the ignition. Position of backrest curvature Selecting a seat: Press rocker Moving upward: Press rocker You can adjust the rear outer multicontour switch 1 or 7 forward or backward. switch 4 forward. seats using the buttons on the center con- The indicator lamp on the selected but- Moving downward: Pull rocker...
Page 385: Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
Controls in detail Seats Easy-entry/exit feature Do not activate the easy-entry/exit feature Warning! if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined This feature allows for easier entry into and position. Doing so could cause damage to front You must make sure no one can become or rear seats.
Page 386 Controls in detail Seats your last set position or to memory position, ad- If the current position for the steering wheel just the seat to the desired position or press and is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering hold the respective memory position button wheel will no longer be able to move upward ( page 393).
Page 387: Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment The memory function ( page 392) lets you Warning! store settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the ex- Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- terior rear view mirrors.
Page 388: Heated Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Steering wheel Heated steering wheel* Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of The steering wheel heating switches off au- stalk in the direction of arrow 1. tomatically: The steering wheel heating warms up the when you remove the SmartKey from the The steering wheel is heated.
Page 389: Mirrors
Controls in detail Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view When you press button 1 for the first time, mirrors before driving so that you have a the exterior mirror on the driver’s side is always selected. good view of the road and traffic condi- tions.
Page 390: Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Controls in detail Mirrors Power folding exterior rear view Folding exterior rear view mirrors in If an exterior rear view mirror housing has mirrors and out manually been forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by applying firm pressure The mirrors do not fold out if they were pre- until it snaps back into place.
Page 391: Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
Controls in detail Mirrors Auto-dimming rear view mirrors Warning! Warning! The reflection brightness of the exterior The auto-dimming function does not react if Exercise care when using the passen- rear view mirror on the driver’s side and incoming light is not aimed directly at the ger-side exterior rear view mirror.
Page 392: Activating Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
Controls in detail Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror Shift the automatic transmission in re- parking position verse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view Follow these steps to activate the mirror mirror will be turned downward to the parking position so that the passen- stored position.
Page 393: Memory Function
Controls in detail Memory function Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver With the memory function you can store up Warning! should check and adjust the seat height, to three different configurations. seat position fore and aft, and seat back- Each stored position on the driver’s side When leaving the vehicle, always remove the rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate...
Page 394: Storing Positions Into Memory
Controls in detail Memory function Each stored position on the passenger side Release memory button M and press includes the following settings: one of the memory position buttons within 3 seconds. Seat position and lumbar support All the settings are stored with the se- Multicontour seat*: previously saved lected position.
Page 395: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
Controls in detail Memory function Storing exterior rear view mirror park- Stop the vehicle. ing position Make sure the ignition is switched on ( page 370). For easier parking, you can adjust the pas- Press switch 3 until the exterior mir- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as ror on the front passenger side is se-...
Page 396: Fastening The Seat Belts
Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Fastening the seat belts Warning! Warning! Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving According to accident statistics, children Never let more people ride in the vehicle off. Always make sure all of your passengers are safer when properly restrained in the than there are seat belts available.
Page 397 Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Pull the seat belt smoothly from the Warning! seat belt outlet 1. Place the shoulder portion of the seat Read and observe the additional warning no- belt across the top of your shoulder tices printed in the “Safety and Security”...
Page 398: Proper Use Of Seat Belts
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were children in booster seats, always follow highly stressed in an accident must be re- the child seat manufacturer’s instruc- placed. Contact an authorized tions. Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 399: Seat Belt Height Adjustment Manually
Controls in detail Fastening the seat belts Seat belt height adjustment manually Raising: Slide the seat belt height adjuster 1 upward. Depending on vehicle production date, you The seat belt height adjuster 1 engag- can adjust the height of the seat belt for es in different positions.
Page 400: Lighting
6 B Low beam headlamps or high beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. beam headlamps 7 ‡ Front fog lamps The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor your steering angle and driving speed, then auto- 8 †...
Page 401 Controls in detail Lighting Low beam headlamps Automatic headlamp mode Warning! The low beam headlamps can be switched The following lamps switch on and off au- on and off with the exterior lamp switch us- tomatically depending on the brightness of If the exterior lamp switch is set to *, ing the manual headlamp mode.
Page 402 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode Canada only The automatic headlamp feature is only an In Canada the daytime running lamp mode aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for With the exterior lamp switch in position is mandatory and therefore in a constant M or *, you cannot switch on the high the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all...
Page 403 Controls in detail Lighting The corresponding exterior lamps Locator lighting and night security illu- Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually switch on ( page 399). mination with exterior lamp switch in position *. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch The locator lighting and night security illu- to position B first.
Page 404: High Beam
Controls in detail Lighting Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) High beam High beam flasher: Pull the combina- tion switch briefly in the direction of Turn the exterior lamp switch to arrow 2. position B ( page 399). Pull out exterior lamp switch to second Headlamp cleaning system stop.
Page 405: Corner-Illuminating Lamps
Controls in detail Lighting Corner-illuminating lamps The corner-illuminating lamps will only come If you have switched on the turn signal for on in low ambient lighting conditions. one side but turn the steering wheel in the other The corner-illuminating lamps improve illu- direction, the corner-illuminating lamp lights up If you are driving faster than 43 mph on the side of the turn signal.
Page 406: Hazard Warning Flasher
Controls in detail Lighting Switching off the corner-illuminating Hazard warning flasher Switching on: Press hazard warning lamps flasher switch. The hazard warning flasher can be The combination switch for the turn signal All turn signals will flash. switched on at all times, even with the resets automatically after major steering SmartKey removed from the starter switch With the hazard warning flasher activated...
Page 407: Interior Lighting
Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting Interior lighting in the front Automatic control The controls are located in the overhead The interior lighting is factory-set to auto- Even with the SmartKey being removed from control panel. matic mode. the starter switch you can still use the lighting for Deactivating: Press button 4.
Page 408: Door Entry Lamps
Controls in detail Lighting The interior lighting switches off auto- Interior lighting in the rear Door entry lamps matically following an adjustable time For better orientation in the dark, the cor- delay ( page 270). responding door entry lamps will switch on If the door remains open, the interior lighting in darkness when you open a door and the switches off automatically after approximately...
Page 409: Windshield Wipers
If it is necessary to operate the have the windshield wipers checked at the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, al- nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ways operate the windshield wipers with wind- Switch on the ignition ( page 370).
Page 410: Intermittent Wiping
Controls in detail Windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to posi- Single wipe When the windshield wipers are switched on tion U or V. and you brake the vehicle to a stop, the wipers Press the combination switch briefly in operate more slowly.
Page 411: Power Windows
Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing power windows Warning! The door windows are opened and closed When closing the windows, make sure that electrically. The switches there is no danger of anyone being harmed for all door windows are on the driver’s by the closing procedure.
Page 412 Controls in detail Power windows Opening: Press the lower part of You can also open or close the windows us- If the window encounters an obstruction switch 1 to 4 ( page 410) to the re- ing the SmartKey, see “Summer opening fea- that blocks its path in a circumstance where ture”...
Page 413: Rear Side Window Sunshades
Controls in detail Power windows Express-opening: Press the lower part Opening: Press the lower part of If the upward movement of the window is of switch 1 to 4 ( page 410) past switch 3 or 4 ( page 410). blocked during the closing procedure, the win- dow will stop and open slightly.
Page 414: Convenience Closing Feature
Controls in detail Power windows Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof If roller sunblinds and/or rear side window The “Summer opening” function can only be sunshades* are open/extended: activated via the remote control of the SmartKey Press and hold button Œ until the or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
Page 415 Controls in detail Power windows Vehicles with SmartKey Vehicles with panorama roof* and/or Warning! rear side window sunshades* Press and hold button ‹ until the When closing the windows and the tilt/slid- door windows and the tilt/sliding panel ing sunroof or tilt/sliding panel*, make sure are completely closed.
Page 416 Controls in detail Power windows Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof Vehicles with panorama roof* and/or rear side window sunshades* Touch and hold sensor surface 1 until Touch and hold sensor surface 1 until the windows and the tilt/sliding sun- roof are completely closed.
Page 417: Driving And Parking
Controls in detail Driving and parking Starting the engine (such as a garage) which are not properly Warning! ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob- Warning! have the cause determined and corrected structing the pedals’...
Page 418 Controls in detail Driving and parking For more information on how to operate Starting with KEYLESS-GO* the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 426). Warning! Starting with the SmartKey As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO Make sure the automatic transmission is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started.
Page 419 SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO feature, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz in the fuel supply system the starter switch and proceed as described in Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Page 420: Driving Off
Controls in detail Driving and parking Driving off If you hear a warning signal, the red indica- Warning! tor lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) Depress the brake pedal. in the instrument cluster flashes and the mes- sage “Please Release Parking Brake” appears in On slippery road surfaces, never downshift The gear selector lever can now be the multifunction display when driving off, you...
Page 421: Turn Signals
Problems while driving speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the en- gine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz The engine runs erratically and misfires Limited Warranty. An ignition cable may be damaged.
Page 422: Parking
If the extent of the damage cannot be de- Check the coolant level and add cool- and steer the vehicle. termined: ant if necessary ( page 579). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a Center. warning message in the multifunction display Warning! ( page 680).
Page 423 Controls in detail Driving and parking Electronic parking brake Shift the automatic transmission to park Warning! position P. Warning! Slowly release brake pedal. Getting out of your vehicle with the automat- ic transmission not fully engaged in park When parked on an incline, turn front When leaving the vehicle, always remove the wheels towards the road curb.
Page 424 Controls in detail Driving and parking Automatically releasing electronic park- Manually engaging electronic parking ing brake brake Press handle 1. Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake is automatically released when: The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instru- The engine is running.
Page 425: Turning Off The Engine
Controls in detail Driving and parking Automatically engaging electronic park- Emergency braking with electronic Turning off the engine ing brake* (USA only) parking brake If the engine cannot be turned off as de- Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake is In an emergency situation, you can also scribed, see “Emergency engine shut-down”...
Page 426: Releasing Seat Belts
Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the KEYLESS-GO*: an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. transmission to neutral position N. If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the transmission will shift to park position P automatically.
Page 427: Automatic Transmission
Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an Gear selector lever Warning! automatic transmission, see “Driving and The gear selector lever is located on the parking” ( page 416). Make sure that absolutely no objects are right of the steering column.
Page 428 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting from P to N Shifting from N to R or from N to D The current transmission park position P, re- verse gear R, neutral position N or drive Moving the gear selector lever up or down With the vehicle at a standstill, depress position D appears in the multifunction display shifts the automatic transmission out of...
Page 429 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting from P to R Shifting from P to D Shifting from D, R, or N to P With the vehicle at a standstill, depress With the vehicle at a standstill, depress If you want to select park position P with the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
Page 430: Shifting Procedure
(C/S) ( page 436) brake ( page 422). Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When the vehicle needs to be moved with With drive position D selected, you can use the engine switched off and the transmission set...
Page 431: Transmission Positions
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only rized Mercedes-Benz Center. by carefully driving off with the transmission in will automatically shift the transmission to drive position D and program mode S neutral position N.
Page 432 Controls in detail Automatic transmission DISTRONIC Plus*: Make it a practice to always shift into park Effect position P before turning off the engine and The transmission will shift to park position P ë Neutral automatically, only when DISTRONIC Plus brings remove the SmartKey from the starter No power is transmitted from the your vehicle to a standstill, and when it meets at...
Page 433 Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: mission damage that is not covered by the With the vehicle at a standstill, depress Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey the brake pedal and keep it pressed. with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do...
Page 434: Driving Tips
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving tips Effect Warning! ê Drive Accelerator position When leaving the vehicle, always remove the The transmission shifts SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Your driving style influences the automatically. All forward gears from the starter switch, take it with you, and transmission’s shifting behavior: are available.
Page 435 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Stopping Rocking the vehicle Hill start assist system When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: Rocking the vehicle by shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R can Warning! Leave the transmission in gear. help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow.
Page 436: Gear Ranges
Controls in detail Automatic transmission The hill start assist system is inactive Gear ranges The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display. when starting off on a level road or With the automatic transmission in drive downhill grades position D and driving in program mode C with the transmission in neutral or S ( page 436), you can select a gear position N...
Page 437: Automatic Shift Program
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program Effect è The transmission shifts through The program mode selector switch is used third gear only. to adjust With this selection you can use shift program the braking effect of the engine. suspension tuning of Airmatic ç...
Page 438 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The selected program mode appears in the Press the program mode selector Select S for standard driving multifunction display. switch repeatedly until the letter of the (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG: sporty driv- desired program mode appears in the ing): multifunction display.
Page 439: Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
This may cause serious damage to the when driving in program mode C or S. drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 440 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Limiting gear range Extending gear range Canceling gear range limit Briefly press right shift button 2 or Press and hold right shift button 2 or pull right shift paddle 2. pull and hold right shift paddle 2 until Warning! the indicator for the current gear range The transmission will shift to the next...
Page 441 Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. program S. In the manual program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off and you need to change the...
Page 442 ( page 28). Otherwise the en- gine could be damaged which is not covered by shifting is switched off. The gear range the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. is not limited. Briefly pull right shift paddle 2 You can change the gears manually with ( page 438).
Page 443 Controls in detail Automatic transmission If you are driving in the manual program Downshifting Kickdown mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multi- Using the kickdown when driving in the function display advises you to upshift be- manual program mode M is not possible. Warning! fore the engine reaches the overspeed range.
Page 444 Shift to park position P. Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Shift to drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 445: Instrument Cluster
“At a glance” with added caution. Contact an authorized section of this manual ( page 28). Dimming illumination: Turn knob 1 Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The instrument cluster is activated when counterclockwise. you:...
Page 446: Tachometer
A delay also occurs when ambient temper- Doing so may cause serious engine damage atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- Warning! perature indications caused by heat ited Warranty.
Page 447: Driving Systems
Controls in detail Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- For information on the ABS, Adaptive Warning! ® scribed on the following pages: Brake, BAS, BAS Plus*, EBP, ESP ® PRE-SAFE Brake*, see “Driving safety Cruise control ( page 446) and The cruise control is a convenience system systems”...
Page 448 Controls in detail Driving systems Activating cruise control Warning! You can activate the cruise control if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The In the following cases you cannot activate brake pedal depresses when the cruise con- the cruise control: trol engages the brakes.
Page 449 Controls in detail Driving systems The current speed is set. Canceling cruise control The cruise control switches off automatical- ly when Remove your foot from the accelerator There are several ways to cancel the cruise you step on the brake pedal pedal.
Page 450 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) Adjustment in 5 mph Depressing the accelerator pedal does not increments (Canada: 10 km/h) increments deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceler- ation (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will re- The set speed value is increased in 1 mph The set speed value is increased in 5 mph sume the last speed set.
Page 451 Controls in detail Driving systems Release the cruise control lever. Briefly press the cruise control lever When you use the cruise control lever to de- down past the resistance point in celerate, the brake system will automatically The vehicle set speed increases in in- brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power direction of arrow 2 ( page 447).
Page 452: Distronic Plus
Controls in detail Driving systems Briefly pull the cruise control lever in DISTRONIC Plus* When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not the direction of arrow 4 ( page 447). registered in Canada, you must switch off When activated, the DISTRONIC Plus adap- the radar sensor system.
Page 453 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! Warning! Warning! DISTRONIC Plus is a convenience system. DISTRONIC Plus adaptive cruise control is DISTRONIC Plus requires familiarity with its Its speed adjustment reduction capability is no substitute for active driving involvement. operational characteristics. We strongly rec- intended to make the cruise control more ef- It does not react to pedestrians or stationary ommend that you review the following infor-...
Page 454 Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus does not act upon adverse Switch off DISTRONIC Plus: Warning! sight distance conditions. Do not use when changing from the left to the right DISTRONIC Plus during conditions of fog lane if vehicles are moving more slowly The “Resume”...
Page 455 Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus displays in multifunc- When DISTRONIC Plus detects a vehicle USA only: tion display driving ahead of you, the ring on the speed- This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is ometer dial lights up between the speed of intended for use in an automotive radar system the vehicle ahead of you and set speed 2.
Page 456 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! Warning! Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the dis- DISTRONIC Plus brakes your vehicle with a If you do not receive visual or acoustic warn- tance warning lamp l in the instrument maximum of 13 ft/s .
Page 457 Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus activated DISTRONIC Plus deactivated The menu overview can be found on ( page 289). When you turn DISTRONIC Plus on, you will If DISTRONIC Plus is deactivated, the stan- Press ( or & to select the see the set speed in the multifunction dis- dard display of DISTRONIC Plus appears in “Assistance”...
Page 458 Controls in detail Driving systems 5 Setting target distance DISTRONIC Plus lever Warning! The DISTRONIC Plus system is operated by Activating DISTRONIC Plus means of the DISTRONIC Plus lever. When DISTRONIC Plus is switched on, the vehicle can be braked. You should therefore Warning! switch off DISTRONIC Plus if the vehicle must be towed.
Page 459 Controls in detail Driving systems In the following cases you cannot activate Switching on while driving Under 20 mph (30 km/h), you can only DISTRONIC Plus: switch on DISTRONIC Plus if the vehicle ahead of Tap DISTRONIC Plus lever up 1 or you has been detected and is shown on the mul- down 2 until desired speed is set.
Page 460 Controls in detail Driving systems Switching on when approaching a sta- Driving If DISTRONIC Plus is switched off, ® tionary vehicle PRE-SAFE Brake* ( page 77) will warn of an If no vehicle is driving ahead of you, impending collision if this function has been ac- If the vehicle in front of you is stationary, DISTRONIC Plus functions like the cruise tivated with the instrument cluster control sys-...
Page 461 Controls in detail Driving systems Stopping After a short while, your vehicle is secured in Warning! place by the electronic parking brake so that the operating brake can be relieved of load. Warning! Never get out of the vehicle while Depending on the following distance set us- DISTRONIC Plus is switched on! DISTRONIC Plus’s braking effect is canceled...
Page 462 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) Adjustment in 5 mph If you do not take your foot off of the accel- increments (Canada: 10 km/h) increments erator completely, the following message “DISTRONIC PLUS Override” will appear in the The set speed value is increased in 1 mph multifunction display.
Page 463 Controls in detail Driving systems The vehicle speed increases in incre- Adjustment in 5 mph When you use the DISTRONIC Plus lever to ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). (Canada: 10 km/h) increments decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power The new speed is set and the vehicle will ac- does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Page 464 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” Deactivating DISTRONIC Plus The set value is decreased in 5 mph function) (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you There are several ways to deactivate the press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down past the DISTRONIC Plus system: resistance point.
Page 465 Controls in detail Driving systems you set the automatic transmission to Setting the following distance in Warning! park position P, reverse gear R, or neu- DISTRONIC Plus tral position N while driving You can set the specified following dis- DISTRONIC Plus switches off and releases the radar sensors are switched off tance for DISTRONIC Plus by varying the the brakes when the vehicle decelerates be-...
Page 466 Controls in detail Driving systems The distance setting switch for the target Decreasing distance This means that: distance is located on the DISTRONIC Plus Decreasing the distance setting causes Your vehicle can pass another vehicle lever. DISTRONIC Plus to maintain a shorter fol- after you change lanes.
Page 467 Controls in detail Driving systems Turns and bends If the message: Warning! “DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Unavailable DISTRONIC Plus should not be used in See Oper. Manual” snowy or icy road conditions. disappears during driving and the last speed stored flashes for approximately 5 seconds, the The most likely cause for a malfunctioning dirt (e.g.
Page 468 Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving Lane changing Narrow vehicles A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset DISTRONIC Plus has not yet detected the Because of their narrow profile, the vehi- from your direct line of travel may not be vehicle changing lanes.
Page 469: Airmatic
Controls in detail Driving systems Obstacles and stationary vehicles Cross-traffic Airmatic Airmatic automatically selects the opti- mum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Airmatic consists of two components: Level control system Adaptive Damping System (ADS) The ADS automatically selects the opti- mum damping for the respective driv- DISTRONIC Plus does not brake for obsta- DISTRONIC Plus may inadvertently detect...
Page 470 Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control with Airmatic These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. The following vehicle level settings can be Warning! selected when the vehicle is stationary: To help avoid personal injury, keep hands Level and feet away from wheel housing area, and Normal...
Page 471: Active Body Control (Abc)
Controls in detail Driving systems Press switch 1 again to lower the ve- Suspension tuning Active Body Control (ABC)* hicle. The indicator lamp 2 is off. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) auto- The ABC system is an active, comput- matically tunes shock absorbers and The selected vehicle level setting remains er-controlled system that hydraulically ad- springs.
Page 472 Controls in detail Driving systems With decreasing speed, the ride height S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only: is again raised to the selected vehicle When you switch off the engine, the entire vehi- cle is lowered by 0.2 in (5 mm). level.
Page 473: Parktronic System
Controls in detail Driving systems Selecting a normal level The program mode selector switch (C/S) Parktronic system* ( page 436) or (S/C/M) ( page 440) is Start the engine. used to adjust the suspension tuning: If indicator lamp 2 is on: Warning! Driving program Suspension tuning Press switch 1.
Page 474 Controls in detail Driving systems The Parktronic system deactivates at The operational function of the Parktronic To function properly, the sensors must be speeds over approximately 11 mph system can be affected by dirty sensors, espe- free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sen- cially at times of snow and ice.
Page 475 Controls in detail Driving systems Front sensors Minimum distance Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 8 in (20 cm) Center Center ative distance between the sensors and an Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Corners approx.
Page 476 Controls in detail Driving systems The position of the gear selector lever de- Front area: Switching on or off Parktronic system termines which warning indicators will be An intermittent acoustic warning will The Parktronic system can be switched off activated. sound as the first red distance segment manually.
Page 477: Park Assist
Driving systems Switching off the Parktronic sys- Have the Parktronic system checked Park Assist* tem: Press button 1. by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Indicator lamp 2 comes on. Warning! If only the red distance segments illumi-...
Page 478 Controls in detail Driving systems When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not USA only: The operational function of the Park Assist registered in Canada, you must switch off This device has been approved by the FCC as a system can be affected by dirty sensors, espe- “Vehicular Radar System”.
Page 479 Controls in detail Driving systems Park Assist is automatically activated Range of the sensors when the engine is running and the trans- The sensors of the Park Assist system are mission is in drive position D, reverse integrated in the front and rear bumpers. gear R or neutral position N.
Page 480 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning indicators The position of the gear selector lever de- Due to the sensors’ broad detection range, termines which warning indicators will be it is possible that Park Assist also detects the fol- Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- lowing obstacles and issues a warning: activated.
Page 481 Controls in detail Driving systems Front area: Collision warning Switching Park Assist system on/off As soon as the first red segment lights Park Assist can detect obstacles from a The Park Assist system can be switched off up, you will hear an intermittent warn- considerable distance.
Page 482: Advanced Parking Guidance
Controls in detail Driving systems Switching off Park Assist system: Advanced Parking Guidance* Advanced Parking Guidance only shows a Press button 1. representation of the parking space in the Advanced Parking Guidance is an electron- Indicator lamp 2 comes on. instrument cluster display as parking space ic parking aid equipped with radar sensors is first initially measured when driving past.
Page 483 Controls in detail Driving systems Use Advanced Parking Guidance for park- Canada only: Warning! ing spaces that are This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following parallel to the direction of travel Make sure no persons or animals are in the two conditions: area in which you are maneuvering.
Page 484 Controls in detail Driving systems How well your vehicle will be parked af- Detecting a parking space ter completion of the Advanced Park- Advanced Parking Guidance is active when ing Guidance depends on the position driving forward. The system operates at a and shape of the vehicles parked in vehicle speed of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) front of and behind the parking space...
Page 485 Controls in detail Driving systems A parking space is shown in the display Parking Warning! when driving by until you have reached a The following describes how you can park distance of 50 ft (15 m) from the space. on the front-passenger side. Parking on Advanced Parking Guidance is only an aid Advanced Parking Guidance only shows the driver's side is performed reversed left...
Page 486 Controls in detail Driving systems Press # on the multifunction steer- The lane 4 then turns green. If the Back up until you hear an audible warn- ing wheel to confirm. ing, then stop. parking space is located within the dis- play range, a white bracket with an ar- The display in the instrument cluster The stopping position has been...
Page 487 Controls in detail Driving systems Countersteering Reaching end position End position 1 Red lane indicates the current steering 1 Green lane indicates the correct steer- Depending on the size of the parking wheel position ing wheel position space, the vehicle may be positioned at an 2 Yellow lane indicates the required angle in the parking space.
Page 488: Rear View Camera
Controls in detail Driving systems Canceling the Advanced Parking Rear View Camera* The Rear View Camera is in the handle Guidance strip of the trunk lid. The Rear View Camera is an electronic and Press the Park Assist* button visual parking aid. It shows you the area ( page 480).
Page 489 Controls in detail Driving systems View through the camera Special attention must be paid to objects Warning! outside of the camera’s field of view such as The image from the Rear View Camera is shown mirror-inverted on the COMAND display those located very close to or below the rear The Rear View Camera is a supplement sys- ( page 31).
Page 490 The COMAND display will show the outside temperatures are very high (lens impair the function of the Rear View Cam- area behind the vehicle with guide condensation) era. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz lines. Center.
Page 491 Controls in detail Driving systems If you activate a different function on the Warning! driver’s COMAND controls while reverse parking or parallel parking, the image from the Rear View Please note that objects which do not touch Camera is interrupted. the ground, such as the bumper of a vehicle To reactivate the camera, take the vehicle out of parked behind you, a trailer hitch, or the...
Page 492: Night View Assist
Controls in detail Driving systems Night View Assist* The image on the multifunction display cor- Infrared light is invisible to the human eye responds to a road lit up by high-beam and can therefore remain permanently switched on without blinding oncoming traffic. headlamps.
Page 493 Controls in detail Driving systems the light switch is set to * or B Image on multifunction display If you change the brightness of the instru- or if the daytime driving lamps are ment cluster while Night View Assist is switched When you switch on Night View Assist, the on, only the brightness of the multifunction dis- switched on...
Page 494 Controls in detail Driving systems Dirty or fogged-up windshield Removing condensation If the windshield in front of the camera is Check settings of automatic climate fogged up on the inside or outside or if it is control and change them, if necessary dirty, the Night View Assist image is dimin- ( page 501).
Page 495 Controls in detail Driving systems Night View Assist* malfunction Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The quality of the Night View Assist image The windshield wipers are leaving streaks Replace windshield wiper blades has diminished. on the windshield. ( page 721). The area of the windshield within the cam- Clean windshield ( page 621).
Page 496: Blind Spot Assist
Controls in detail Driving systems Blind Spot Assist* recognizing dangers too late, possibly re- Warning! sulting in an accident and serious injury to Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors to yourself and others. Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road and monitor the area on both sides of your ve- traffic conditions.
Page 497 Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to do control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could this can result in Blind Spot Assist not function- result in recognizing dangers too late, possi- ing correctly.
Page 498 Controls in detail Driving systems Indicator and warning lamps Once a speed above 20 mph (30 km/h) Collision warning has been reached and If a vehicle is detected in the Blind Spot As- Blind Spot Assist detects no vehicle in sist range and you activate the turn signal, its range, the indicator lamp 1 goes a two-tone warning will sound and the red...
Page 499: Air Vents
Controls in detail Air vents...
Page 500 Controls in detail Air vents Please comply with the following instruc- Item Warning! tions in order for the automatic climate 1 Left side defroster vent, fixed control to function optimally: When operating the automatic climate con- 2 Left side air vent, adjustable Keep the air intake grille in front of the trol, the air that enters the passenger com- 3 Left center air vent, adjustable...
Page 501: Opening And Closing Air Vents
Controls in detail Air vents Opening and closing air vents Vehicles without rear passenger compart- ment climate control*: The temperature at the air vents b and c For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders ( page 498) for rear passenger compartment for the center air vents 3 and 6 ( page 498) will be approximately the same as at the dash- to the middle position.
Page 502: Automatic Climate Control
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel, front Item Item Item 1 AUTO mode for air distribution and 5 Air recirculation 9 Manual fan speed adjustment, right volume, left 6 Automatic climate control on/off a Temperature control, right 2 Temperature control, left 7 Residual engine heat and ventilation...
Page 503 The automatic climate control is operation- control” section ( page 273). Otherwise Mercedes-Benz Center. al whenever the engine is running. You can the windows could fog up, impairing visibili- operate the climate control system in ei- ty and endangering you and others.
Page 504: Deactivating Climate Control System
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Do not obstruct air volume by placing objects on Deactivating climate control system Operating climate control system in the air volume-through exhaust slots below the automatic mode rear window. Deactivating: Press button ´ ( page 501) up or down. Air distribution and air volume is adjusted The following automatic climate control automatically by the automatic climate...
Page 505: Setting Temperature
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating Setting temperature Adjusting air volume Press button U ( page 501) up or Use temperature controls %$ Use buttons Q ( page 501) in the cen- down. 2 and a ( page 501) in the center con- ter console or COMAND to separately ad- sole or COMAND ( page 274) to sepa- just the air volume on each side of the...
Page 506 Controls in detail Automatic climate control The indicator lamp on button ; goes Activating Adjustments out. Press button ; ( page 501) up or You can adjust the air volume and the tem- down. perature when the front defroster is The air conditioning compressor remains on switched on.
Page 507: Rear Window Defroster
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Maximum cooling MAXCOOL is only avail- Warning! able when the engine is running. Activating Any accumulation of snow and ice should be Air recirculation mode removed from the rear window before driv- Switch on the ignition ( page 370).
Page 508 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Activating: Press button , Air recirculation mode with conve- The manually selected air recirculation ( page 501) up or down. nience closing or opening feature mode is deactivated automatically: after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is The indicator lamp on the button below approximately 41°F (5°C) comes on.
Page 509 Controls in detail Automatic climate control dure has begun. The windows and A window or tilt/sliding sunroof will only re- Vehicles with panorama roof*: tilt/sliding sunroof continue closing turn to its previous position if it has not been When using the air recirculation mode with moved to another position using the respective until they are fully closed.
Page 510: Residual Engine Heat And Ventilation
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Residual engine heat and ventilation Activating Rear passenger compartment climate control* Switch off the ignition ( page 370). With the engine switched off, it is possible Press button T ( page 501) up or to continue to heat or ventilate the interior.
Page 511 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Increasing/decreasing: Press If the climate control system in the rear pas- temperature control 1 or 6 up or senger compartment is adjusted using COMAND ( page 279), the ) symbol appears in the down. display of the rear control unit.
Page 512: Trunk
Controls in detail Trunk Trunk Opening trunk from outside Opening trunk from inside Warning! Vehicles without trunk opening/closing Make sure the trunk is closed when the en- system* gine is running and while driving. Among other dangers exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
Page 513: Closing Trunk
Controls in detail Trunk Vehicles with trunk opening/closing Trunk opening-height restriction* Closing trunk system* Vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys- Do not place the SmartKey in the open tem*: trunk. You may lock yourself out. The trunk lid opening height can be limited If the vehicle was previously centrally when transporting goods on a roof rack locked, the trunk will lock automatically after...
Page 514 Controls in detail Trunk The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals Closing trunk from outside flash three times. If you are carrying a second Warning! automatically* SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, you can still lock the vehicle. To prevent possible personal injury, always Warning! keep hands and fingers away from the trunk Closing trunk from outside manually...
Page 515 Controls in detail Trunk Press trunk closing switch 1 briefly. press the trunk closing switch The trunk closes. press the KEYLESS-GO* locking/clos- ing switch If the trunk lid comes into contact with an pull the trunk lid handle object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-...
Page 516 Controls in detail Trunk An acoustic signal sounds three Closing trunk from inside times (if equipped and feature acti- automatically* vated). The anti-theft alarm system is Warning! armed. Maintain sight of trunk area while operating If the trunk lid comes into contact with an door mounted switch.
Page 517: Trunk Emergency Release
Controls in detail Trunk Press and hold switch 1 until the Trunk emergency release If the trunk lid comes into contact with an trunk is closed. object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been With the emergency release button, the piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the The indicator lamp in the switch goes closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-...
Page 518: Valet Locking
Controls in detail Trunk Illumination of the emergency release but- Valet locking Insert the mechanical key in the trunk ton: lid lock. To deny any unauthorized person access to The button will flash for 30 minutes af- Turn the mechanical key clockwise to the trunk, e.g.
Page 519: Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
Such an sure that there is no danger of anyone being covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited opening also presents a potential for injury harmed by the closing procedure.
Page 520 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof To open, close, raise or lower, move the ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the switch to resistance point in the re- tilt/sliding sunroof closes automatically until only a small gap remains. quired direction 1 to 4 until the tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the de- With the SmartKey in starter switch sired position.
Page 521: Synchronizing
Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof Synchronizing Keep holding the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 for approximately The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro- 1 second. nized Check the Express-operation feature if the tilt/sliding sunroof can only be ( page 519).
Page 522: Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Roller sunblinds Operating front roller sunblind Stopping during Express-extending: Move the roof panel switch in any di- The roller sunblinds are designed to pro- rection. tect you from excessive sunlight streaming in through the panorama roof with power Operating rear roller sunblind from...
Page 523: Opening And Closing Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Operating rear roller sunblind from rear Opening and closing panorama roof Such an opening also presents a potential with power tilt/sliding panel for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or por- tions of them may protrude from the pas- Warning! senger compartment.
Page 524 If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle switch past the resistance point in di- electronics could be damaged which is not cov- rection of arrow 1 and release. ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The tilt/sliding panel opens When the panorama roof with power completely.
Page 525: Synchronizing
Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Synchronizing Keep holding the roof panel switch in Rear roller sunblind direction of arrow 2 for approximately Switch on the ignition ( page 370). The tilt/sliding panel and front roller sun- 1 second.
Page 526: Loading And Storing
Only use roof racks approved by corresponding placard located on the driv- you can fully open the trunk er’s door B-pillar ( page 585). Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow the manufacturer’s installation Warning! instructions.
Page 527: Storage Compartments
Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage compartments Storage compartments in the front pas- To help avoid personal injury during a colli- senger compartment sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car- Warning! Glove box go in the trunk if possible.
Page 528 Controls in detail Loading and storing Locking: Insert the mechanical key Opening storage tray/telephone* Eyeglasses compartment compartment: Press button 1 and into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to position 3. swing armrest to left or right side. Unlocking: Insert the mechanical key Opening storage compartment: Press button 2 and swing center arm-...
Page 529 Controls in detail Loading and storing Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located Storage compartments in rear passen- in the front passenger footwell. It is for ger compartment small and light items, such as road maps, Warning! mail, etc.
Page 530 Controls in detail Loading and storing Storage compartment between rear Rear storage box seats Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. When the rear seats are in their basic posi- tion, you can open the cover more easily.
Page 531: Cupholders
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. and cause injury to vehicle occupants. When not in use, keep the cupholders The ruffled storage pocket cannot protect closed.
Page 532 Controls in detail Loading and storing Opening: Press mark 1 on the front. You can remove the cupholder to clean it. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup- Only clean it using clear, lukewarm water. holder may come loose during braking, vehi- Removing: Pull cupholder out by pull- cle maneuvers, or in an accident and be ing silver handle 2 upward in direction...
Page 533: Trunk
Controls in detail Loading and storing Trunk Cargo tie-down hooks Storage spaces under trunk floor You can place a suitcase in the hollow un- der the front part of the trunk floor. Fold down the suitcase handle before clos- ing the trunk to avoid damaging the trunk lid. 1 Storage space 2 Trunk floor 4 hooks are located in the trunk.
Page 534 Controls in detail Loading and storing Retaining hooks Parcel net in trunk Retainer for Operator’s Manual pouch A hook is located on the upper edge of the There is a pocket net on each side of the trunk and can be used to attach cargo right and left trunk side walls to secure items such as bags.
Page 535: Useful Features
Controls in detail Useful features Sun visors Glare from front Vanity mirror in rear Swing sun visor 1 down. Warning! Glare from front and sides Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Close vanity mirror cover 2 (if open) before you disengage sun visor 1 from the mounting Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors and pivot it to the side.
Page 536: Rear Window Sunshade
Controls in detail Useful features Rear window sunshade Switch on the ignition ( page 370). Operating the rear window sunshade from the rear is not possible if you activate the over- Press upper part 1 of the rocker The switches are on the rear doors. ride switch ( page 64).
Page 537: Ashtrays
Controls in detail Useful features Ashtrays Opening ashtray Removing ashtray insert Press mark on cover plate 2 forward. Center console ashtray Removing ashtray insert Push sliding button 1 to the left. Warning! The ashtray is disengaged and slides Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing out a short way.
Page 538: Cigarette Lighters
Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighters Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire 1 Rear center console lighter 1 Center console cigarette lighter with the hot cigarette lighter.
Page 539: Power Outlet
Controls in detail Useful features Power outlet Floormats* The lighter socket can be used to accommo- date 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a max- The power outlet is located in the rear cen- imum of 85 W) designed for use with the standard “cigarette lighter”...
Page 540: Telephone
The external antenna must be approved by footwell. and traffic conditions permit. Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- Press the floormat eyelets 2 onto re- Observe all legal requirements. tion on the installation of an approved tainer pins 1.
Page 541 You could otherwise damage the function steering wheel ( page 288) cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob- mobile phone cradle. tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Voice Control ( page 313) ter. If applicable, remove the cover for the ®...
Page 542 Controls in detail Useful features The mobile phone is linked to the Removing mobile phone from mobile hands-free device and the multifunc- phone cradle tion steering wheel. The battery is charged depending on its charge status and the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Page 543: Tele Aid
Controls in detail Useful features Changing mobile phone cradle Press release button in direction of Tele Aid arrow 1 and take mobile phone If you require a different cradle for your cradle 3 out in direction of arrow 2. The initial activation of the Tele Aid system mobile phone, remove the present cradle may only be performed by completing the sub- before installing a new one.
Page 544 , on the lower pected. Have the system checked at the If a malfunction is detected, the indicator nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as part of the front center console lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As- possible.
Page 545 Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls “Emergency Call Activated” appears in The Tele Aid system is available if the COMAND display An emergency call is initiated it has been activated and is operation- automatically following an accident in All information relevant to the emergency, al.
Page 546 Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency call manually Wait for a voice connection to the The message: Response Center. “Call Failed” appears in the multifunc- Close cover 2 after the emergency tion display for approximately call is concluded. 10 seconds.
Page 547 Information button ¡ are located in 2 seconds). the storage compartment below the front A voice connection between the Roadside A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As- armrest ( page 527). Assistance dispatcher and the occupants sistance dispatcher will be initiated.
Page 548 ¡). ter will be initiated. The button will Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz See system self-check ( page 543) if the indi- flash while the call is in progress. The USA products and services is available to...
Page 549 The transmitted data can contain address ble. If other service calls such as a Roadside details for a Mercedes-Benz Center or POIs Assistance call or Information call are ac- (points of interest). tive, an emergency call is still possible. In this case, the emergency call will take pri- ority and override all other active calls.
Page 550 Response Center at locking feature. 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz The remote door unlock feature is available Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes if the relevant mobile phone network is available or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
Page 551 This feature The Response Center will then attempt or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). allows your preferred Mercedes-Benz Cen- to covertly contact the vehicle’s ter to significantly improve the process of You will be asked to provide your pass- Tele Aid system.
Page 552: Garage Door Opener
Controls in detail Useful features Garage door opener Warning! The integrated remote control is capable of Before programming the integrated remote operating up to three separately controlled control to a garage door opener or gate devices. It provides a convenient way to re- operator, make sure people and objects are place up to three hand-held remote con- trols used to operate devices such as...
Page 553 Controls in detail Useful features Indicator lamp 1 will flash, first slowly longer than 30 seconds). This proce- Do not run the engine while programming dure erases any previous settings for and then rapidly. the integrated remote control. Inhalation of all three channels and initializes the exhaust gas is hazardous to your health.
Page 554 Controls in detail Useful features “training” button may also be referred If indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about Some garage door openers (or other rolling to as “learn”or “smart” button. If there 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light, code equipped devices) may require you to continue with programming steps 8 through 12 press, hold for 2 seconds and release the same...
Page 555 Controls in detail Useful features If you live in Canada or if you are having Operation of integrated remote control Upon completion of programming the inte- difficulties programming a gate operator grated remote control, make sure you retain the Switch on the ignition ( page 370). hand-held remote control that came with the ga- (regardless of where you live) by using the rage door opener, gate operator or other device.
Page 556 Mercedes-Benz Center, or (1) This device may not cause interference, and call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- While performing step 3, hold...
Page 557: Infrared Reflecting Windshield
Controls in detail Useful features Infrared reflecting windshield Infrared reflecting glass reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehi- cle interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices (e.g.
Page 558: Operation
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...
Page 559: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- The more cautiously you treat your vehicle After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may grad- tailed information on operating, maintain- during the break-in period, the more satis- ually increase vehicle and engine speeds ing and caring for your vehicle.
Page 560: Driving Instructions
Maintenance System. Contact an au- systems. In this case, it is important to keep thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. in mind that a considerably higher degree of Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, hicle.
Page 561: Brakes
Have the brake system inspected accident. brakes by applying above-normal braking immediately. Contact an authorized pressure at higher speeds. This will also Mercedes-Benz Center. enhance the grip of the brake pads.
Page 562 All checks and service work on the brake This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which you operate the vehicle. Thus, a driv- which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- system should be carried out by qualified ing style calling for high demand braking ited Warranty.
Page 563: Driving Off
Doing so may damage to the vehicle drivetrain, as a result cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is of inadvertent vehicle movement, before not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- turning off the engine and leaving the vehi- ranty. cle always: Simultaneously depressing the accelerator Keep right foot on brake pedal.
Page 564: Tires
Depending upon the weather and/or road Depending on the depth of the water layer the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire surface (conditions), the tire traction varies on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even dealer for repairs.
Page 565: Tire Traction
Mercedes-Benz Limited War- ranty. sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury and possible death, for you...
Page 566: Winter Driving Instructions
Warning! vehicle from exceeding a speed of ing of the information given on a tire’s side- wall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz All models except S 63 AMG and On slippery road surfaces, never downshift Center will be glad to assist you.
Page 567: Standing Water
Otherwise, deadly carbon gested by the engine through the air intake caus- ing severe internal engine damage. Any such monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in- damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz terior resulting in unconsciousness and Limited Warranty. death.
Page 568: Passenger Compartment
Abroad, there is an extensive covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- Mercedes-Benz service network at your Refer to the radio transmitter operation in- ly 14 m) every second. disposal. If you plan to drive into areas...
Page 569: Catalytic Converter
Any adjustments on ommended maintenance instructions as the engine should, therefore, be carried outlined in your Maintenance Booklet. out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter authorized technicians. To prevent damage to the catalytic convert- ers, only use premium unleaded gasoline in this Engine adjustments should not be altered vehicle.
Page 570: Coolant Temperature
Stay away from fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. the engine if you see or hear steam com- have the cause determined and corrected ing from it.
Page 571: At The Gas Station
Roadside Assis- driver’s door (this puts the starter rials near gasoline! tance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. switch in position 0, same as with the Turn off the engine before refueling. SmartKey removed from the starter switch).
Page 572 Operation At the gas station Take off the fuel filler cap and set it in Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a Warning! the direction of arrow 2 and place it minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of into holder 3 located on the inside of 96 RON/86 MON).
Page 573: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip
Opening the hood ( page 573). pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Practical hints”...
Page 574: Engine Compartment
Operation Engine compartment Engine compartment Hood Lift the hood slightly. Handle 2 will extend out of the radia- tor grille. Warning! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield.
Page 575 Operation Engine compartment Closing Warning! Warning! Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of The engine is equipped with a transistorized moving parts when the hood is open and the ignition system. Because of the high voltage When closing the hood, use extreme caution engine is running.
Page 576: Engine Oil
Press #. as these may damage the drive assemblies. Us- ing special additives not approved by The following message is seen in the multi- Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered function display: by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. “Measuring More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 577 L on the multifunction It could cause damage to the engine and catalyt- repeating check procedure. steering wheel. ic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz If you see the message Limited Warranty. If necessary, add engine oil ( page 578).
Page 578 S 65 AMG) (max.) of the oil dipstick. To check the engine oil level with the oil S 450 4MATIC, S 550 and S 550 4MATIC: dipstick, do the following: The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately Open the hood ( page 573).
Page 579: Transmission Fluid Level
Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered “Technical data” section ( page 765) and by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ( page 769). Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked.
Page 580: Active Body Control* (Abc Fluid Level
When checking the coolant level, authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine the vehicle must be parked on level the ABC-system.
Page 581: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Operation Engine compartment Using a rag, turn cap 1 slowly approx- Windshield washer system and imately one half turn counterclockwise headlamp cleaning system to release any excess pressure. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the Continue turning the cap counterclock- left-hand side of the engine compartment wise and remove it.
Page 582 Operation Engine compartment To close washer fluid reservoir: Always use washer solvent/antifreeze Warning! Press cap 1 onto filler hole until it en- where temperatures may fall below freezing point. Failure to do so could result in damage to gages. Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- the washer system/reservoir.
Page 583: Tires And Wheels
Break in new tires for approximately When replacing rims, only use genuine Warning! 60 miles (100 km) at moderate Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the speeds. particular rim type. Failure to do so can Replace rims or tires with the same designa-...
Page 584: Tire Care And Maintenance
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Tire inspection Life of tire Every time you check the tire inflation The service life of a tire is dependent upon pressure, you should also inspect your varying factors including but not limited to: Warning! tires for the following: Driving style...
Page 585 Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Storing tires to wear down to that level. As tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too approaches in (3 mm), the adhesion Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place far.
Page 586: Direction Of Rotation
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle The GAWR is the total allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle Unidirectional tires offer added advan- Two labels on your vehicle show how much (front or rear). Never exceed the GVWR tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- weight it may properly carry.
Page 587 Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information Tire and Loading Information placard Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants Warning! that can be in the vehicle. Observe front Do not overload the tires by exceeding the and rear seating capacity.
Page 588 Operation Tires and wheels Step 2 Step 6 (if applicable) Determine the combined weight of the If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, driver and passengers that will be load from your trailer will be trans- riding in your vehicle. ferred to your vehicle.
Page 589 Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined Number of Seating Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage and trailer weight limit occupants configura- weight of all tongue weight (total load limit from of occu- (driver and tion occupants Tire and Loading Information pants and passengers) placard minus combined weight of cargo from...
Page 590 GVWR and GAWR from the certification la- limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed bel. The certification label can be found on axle), have the loaded vehicle (including primarily to carry passengers and their the driver’s door B-pillar, see “Technical...
Page 591: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Keeping the tires properly inflated Do not overload the tires by exceeding the provides the best handling, tread life and specified load limit as indicated on the Tire riding comfort. and Loading Information placard on the driv- Warning! In addition to the tire Tire and Loading In- er’s door B-pillar.
Page 592 Tire data are specific to each vehicle and the fuel filler flap, contact an authorized may vary from data shown in the illustration be- Mercedes-Benz Center for proper tire Warning! low. Refer to Tire and Loading Information plac- inflation pressure.
Page 593: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi- Checking tire inflation pressure Warning! mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of manually air temperature change. Keep this in mind Follow the steps below to achieve correct Follow recommended tire inflation when checking tire inflation pressure tire inflation pressure: pressures.
Page 594 Operation Tires and wheels The TPMS only functions on wheels that If you have overfilled the tire, release tire in- USA only: are equipped with the proper electronic flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC valve with e.g.
Page 595 Operation Tires and wheels Switch on the ignition ( page 370). Warning! Press ( or & to select the menu “Service”. The TPMS does not indicate a warning for Press $ or % to select “Tire wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pressure according to Pressure”.
Page 596 Operation Tires and wheels Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety Warning! and tire tread life, and may effect the vehi- of reasons, including the installation of cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please replacement or alternate tires or wheels on Each tire, including the spare (if provided), note that the TPMS is not a substitute for the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from...
Page 597 Operation Tires and wheels Press #. Reactivating Advanced TPMS Reactivate the TPMS after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the inflation pressure rec- The TPMS must be reactivated when you You will see ommended for the vehicle operating condition. have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to Tire inflation pressure should only be adjusted the current inflation pressures for a new level (e.g.
Page 598 Operation Tires and wheels Press #. Potential problems associated with Overinflated tires underinflated and overinflated tires The message Overinflated tires can: “Tire Pressure Monitor adversely affect handling Underinflated tires Reactivated” characteristics Underinflated tires can: appears in the multifunction display. cause uneven tire wear cause excessive and uneven tire wear After a few minutes driving, the current be more prone to damage from road...
Page 599: Tire Labeling
Operation Tires and wheels 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards Tire labeling Tire size designation, load and speed ( page 604) rating Besides tire name (sales designation) and 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) manufacturer name, a number of markings ( page 602) can be found on a tire.
Page 600 Operation Tires and wheels General: Tire width Rim diameter The tire width 1 ( page 598) indicates The rim diameter 4 ( page 598) is the Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may the nominal tire width in mm.
Page 601 Operation Tires and wheels For additional information on tire load Tire load rating 5 ( page 598) and tire Warning! rating, see “Load identification” speed rating 6 ( page 598) are also referred to as “service description”. ( page 601). The tire load rating must always be at least Summer tires Tire load rating 5 ( page 598) and tire...
Page 602: Load Identification
Operation Tires and wheels the service description for the tire must Any tire with a speed capability above Not all M+S rated tires provide special win- be referred to. The service description 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a ter performance. Make sure the tires you use is comprised of the tire load rating 5 show M+S and the mountain/snow- “ZR”...
Page 603: Dot, Tire Identification Number (Tin
Operation Tires and wheels In addition to tire load rating, special load safety matters concerning tires and gives DOT (Department of Transportation) identification 1 may be molded into the purchasers the means to easily identify A tire branding symbol 1 ( page 602) tire sidewall following the letter designat- such tires.
Page 604: Maximum Tire Load
Operation Tires and wheels Date of manufacture Maximum tire inflation pressure For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary The date of manufacture 5 ( page 602) from data shown in above illustration. identifies the week and year of manufac- The maximum tire load is the maximum ture.
Page 605 Operation Tires and wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Quality grades can be found, where appli- Warning! (U.S. vehicles) cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For Never exceed the max. tire inflation Tire manufacturers are required to grade example: pressure.
Page 606 Operation Tires and wheels from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Warning! habits, service practices and differences in The temperature grades are A (the high- road characteristics and climate. est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- The temperature grade for this tire is estab- tance to the generation of heat and its lished for a tire that is properly inflated and Traction...
Page 607: Tire Ply Material
Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply material Tire and loading terminology Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) Accessory weight to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) The combined weight (in excess of those to 1 bar.
Page 608 Operation Tires and wheels DOT (Department of Transportation) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum tire inflation pressure A tire branding symbol which denotes the This is the maximum permissible vehicle This number is the greatest amount of air tire meets requirements of the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of pressure that should ever be put in the tire U.S.
Page 609 Operation Tires and wheels PSI (Pounds per square inch) TIN (Tire Identification Number) Tire speed rating A standard unit of measure for air pressure Unique identifier which facilitates efforts Part of tire designation; indicates the -> bar, kilopascal (kPa). by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers speed range for which a tire is approved.
Page 610: Rotating Tires
Rotating tires tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). pamphlet located in your vehicle literature Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel portfolio. If none is available, tires should bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. Warning! be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles...
Page 611: Winter Driving
Winter tires Warning! vehicle winterized at an authorized Always use winter tires at temperatures Mercedes-Benz Center. This service Winter tires with a tread depth of less than below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry includes: in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no road conditions prevail.
Page 612: Snow Chains
Only use snow chains that are the difference in tire characteristics may snow chains is permissible as specified in the approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any “Technical data” section of this Operator’s very well impair turning stability and that authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will Manual, see “Rims and tires”...
Page 613: Maintenance
The maintenance services will be indicated your vehicle serviced by an authorized message by showing a service type A through type H Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with in the multifunction display. Types A The maintenance service indicator mes- the Maintenance Booklet at the times...
Page 614: Calling Up The Maintenance Service Indicator Display
30 seconds, once the The standard display of the control sys- suggested maintenance service term has Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will passed tem appears ( page 291). reset the maintenance service indicator You can also clear it yourself.
Page 615: Resetting The Maintenance Service Indicator
Resetting the system without the days shown in the maintenance service indi- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can performing the proper service as called for by cator message or maintenance service indicator...
Page 616: Vehicle Care
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility attack the paintwork as well as the vehicle underbody and cause lasting damage.
Page 617 “bead up”. This should the tire. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved normally be done every 3 to 5 months, de- car-care products at an authorized Always replace a damaged tire.
Page 618 Only use a mild car wash detergent, water and cleaning agents. ble. such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Corrosion protection, such as Shampoo. To protect the filter system, switch the MB Anticorrosion Wax, should be applied...
Page 619 If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is position N. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the chrome-plated, contact an authorized starter switch. If engaged, manually release the Mercedes-Benz Center. electronic parking brake ( page 423). Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Page 620 (USA only) Use a mild car wash detergent, such as To prevent scratches or damage, never Mercedes-Benz approved Car The sensors are integrated in the front apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth when cleaning the sensor Shampoo, with plenty of water.
Page 621 Vehicle care Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Cleaning the driving systems sensors Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- The sensors are integrated in the front and poo, with plenty of water and a soft, rear bumpers and cannot be seen from the non-scratching cloth to clean outside.
Page 622 1 when waxing the vehicle. If neces- (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is sary, remove the wax using the covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo ly 14 m) every second. with plenty of water.
Page 623 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the windows and the wiper Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: blades Make sure the vehicle’s on-board elec- tronics have status 1 ( page 372). The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the wind- Turn combination switch to wiper shield.
Page 624 Doing so may cause injury. Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel damage the windows. Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water for cleaning the light al-...
Page 625 To do so, please drive your vehicle for oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz several minutes to allow the brakes to dry. When approved Leather Care. applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire Care and Do not use oil, wax or scouring agents on Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, these parts.
Page 626 Operation Vehicle care Chrome-plated exhaust tip* Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Warning! Regular cleaning and care of chrome-plat- ter for availability. ed exhaust tips will help to maintain their Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may shine and the classy appearance.
Page 628: Practical Hints
Practical hints What to do if …? Where will I find ...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Batteries Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses...
Page 629: Lamps In Instrument Cluster
( page 642). mally but without the ABS available. Have the system checked at an autho- If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as other systems such as Parktronic*, possible. DISTRONIC Plus*, navigation system, Park...
Page 630 The brake system continues to function Have the system checked at an autho- warning lamp come on normally, but without electronic support. rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as and an acoustic warning possible. sounds. Failure to follow these instructions increas-...
Page 631 The brake system is still functioning nor- acoustic warning sounds. mally but without the ABS available. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increas- es the risk of an accident.
Page 632 (Canada only) Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 422). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake...
Page 633 Have the vehicle checked as soon as tion indicator lamp comes possible by an authorized The fuel management system on while driving. Mercedes-Benz Center. The ignition system An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the The emission control system vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
Page 634 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your fuel tank is empty. After refueling, start, turn off, and re- start the engine three or four times in succession.
Page 635 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution ® PRE-SAFE Brake*: The red dis- You are too close to the vehicle in front of Apply the brakes immediately to in- tance warning lamp comes on you to maintain selected speed. crease the following distance.
Page 636 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road, weather, and traffic conditions. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® is switched off due to a malfunction.
Page 637 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution < You hear a warning chime for a You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt. Fasten your seat belt. maximum of 6 seconds after The warning chime stops sounding. starting the engine.
Page 638 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediate- ly to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed...
Page 639 ( page 642). sure/TPMS malfunction telltale Have the Advanced TPMS checked by for the Advanced TPMS flashes an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. for 60 seconds and then stays il- After the malfunction has been remedied luminated. the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.
Page 640 Practical hints What to do if …? Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety Warning! and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- of reasons, including the installation of cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please replacement or alternate tires or wheels on Each tire, including the spare (if provided), note that the TPMS is not a substitute for...
Page 641: Air Bag Off Indicator Lamp
Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution The system is malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display illuminates and remains il- and follow corrective steps ( page 642).
Page 642 Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front pas- senger seat until the system has been repaired. Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps ( page 642).
Page 643: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
If you must continue to drive, please do so Address these messages accordingly and message to appear. with added caution. Contact an authorized follow the additional instructions given in Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. this Operator’s Manual.
Page 644 Text messages ( page 644) Failure to repair condition noted may cause Symbol messages ( page 660) damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury. Switching on the ignition causes all instru-...
Page 645 The child seat is not positioned Fasten the seat in the correct position. Child Seat Position correctly. See Oper. Manual The sensor for the child seat is Have the sensor for child seat detection checked at an authorized (Canada only) malfunctioning. Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 646 Wait until the system cools down. The vehicle is secured in place Release electronic parking brake ( page 422). by the electronic parking brake. Cruise Control Cruise control is malfunction- Have cruise control checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Inoperative ing.
Page 647 DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC Plus* is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as pos- ® Inoperative BAS Plus* and PRE-SAFE Brake* are also sible.
Page 648 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC PLUS You have depressed the accelerator pedal, Release the accelerator pedal. Override DISTRONIC Plus* is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. DISTRONIC PLUS You have attempted to activate DISTRONIC Drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and activate DISTRONIC - - - mph Plus* at a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h)
Page 649 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Door Open You have opened the driver’s Before you leave the vehicle, make sure that the automatic transmission Vehicle Not in Park door and the automatic trans- is shift to park position P ( page 426) and that the electronic parking mission is still in drive position brake is engaged ( page 422).
Page 650 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Front passenger front air bag is Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front Airbag Disabled deactivated while driving even passenger seat for the following: See Oper.
Page 651 ( page 47), 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 by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. performing the above corrective steps, do Warning!
Page 652 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Front passenger front air bag is Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front Airbag Enabled activated while driving even passenger seat for the following: See Oper.
Page 653 ( page 47), 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 by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. performing the above corrective steps, do Warning!
Page 654 Park Assist Park Assist* is unavailable due to a mal- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as pos- Inoperative function. sible.
Page 655 See Oper. Manual or the rear bumper ( page 620) is dirty. Blind Spot Assist* is deactivated because Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz the battery voltage is insufficient. Center. Blind Spot Assist* is switched off because Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears.
Page 656 See Oper. Manual in the front or the rear bumper ( page 620) is dirty. Advanced Parking Guidance* is deactivat- Have the battery checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz ed because the battery voltage is insuffi- Center. cient. Advanced Parking Guidance* is switched...
Page 657 Finished in the end position. ® PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE itself has failed. All other occu- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as pos- Inoperative pant safety systems, such as the air bags, sible. See Oper. Manual are still available. Radar Sensors You attempt to activate DISTRONIC Plus*, Check if the radar sensors* may be switched on ( page 307).
Page 658 Tire Pressure Monitor The Advanced TPMS or a wheel sensor is Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Inoperative malfunctioning. Mercedes-Benz Center. Follow recommended tire inflation pres- Warning! sures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects wear excessively and/or unevenly, adverse- the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Page 659 The Advanced TPMS is deactivated be- Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Inoperative cause wheels without proper sensors were Mercedes-Benz Center. No Wheel Sensors installed. As soon as all wheels with sensors have been mounted, the Advanced TPMS is switched back on after driving for several minutes.
Page 660 ( page 426): malfunction. Without changing the automatic transmission from drive position D, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the automatic transmission is shift to neutral position N, re- verse gear R or park position P: Do not drive.
Page 661 You may then drive off. The vehicle is losing oil. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do The ABC* message is continuously shown. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 422). Call Roadside Assistance. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 662 Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid Stop Vehicle! damaging the front fenders. The ABC* message is continuously shown. Listen for scraping noises. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
Page 663 The brake system is still functioning nor- Have the system checked at an authorized mally but without the ABS available. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® BAS Plus* and PRE-SAFE Brake* are also Failure to follow these instructions increases the not available.
Page 664 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ® ® ABS and ESP ABS, ESP as well as PRE-SAFE are not Drive a short distance with gentle turns Currently Unavailable available due to a malfunction. BAS is also above a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).
Page 665 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake (USA only) ( page 422). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the (Canada only) problem.
Page 666 Have the system checked at an authorized ® See Oper. Manual a result, PRE-SAFE is also inoperative. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® BAS Plus* and PRE-SAFE Brake* are also Failure to follow these instructions increases the (USA only) not available.
Page 667 See Oper. Manual The brake system sensors are malfunction- Have the system checked at an authorized ing. The brake system continues to function Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. normally with full brake force boost. (USA only) (Canada only) Check...
Page 668 (USA only) The electronic parking brake is malfunction- Carefully drive off ( page 422). ing. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. To engage: (Canada only) Switch off ignition and press handle for elec- tronic parking brake until the warning mes- sage on the multifunction display disappears.
Page 669 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking Brake The red indicator lamp for the electronic Pull handle for electronic parking brake See Oper. Manual parking brake flashes. ( page 422). The power supply for the electronic parking brake was malfunctioning or the electronic Carefully drive off ( page 422).
Page 670 ( page 422). lights up. (USA only) The electronic parking brake is malfunction- Carefully drive off ( page 422). ing. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. (Canada only)
Page 671 When you engage or release the electronic Carefully drive off ( page 422). See Oper. Manual parking brake, the red indicator lamp for Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- the electronic parking brake flashes for ter as soon as possible. approx.10 seconds. Afterward, it goes out...
Page 672 P ( page 426). The electronic parking brake is malfunction- Protect vehicle from rolling away while ing. parked by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit ( page 707). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible.
Page 673 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Please Release The red indicator lamp for the electronic Release electronic parking brake. Parking Brake parking brake flashes and you also hear a warning signal. Carefully drive off ( page 422). You are driving with the electronic parking (USA only) brake activated, or you are carrying out an...
Page 674 See Oper. Manual Have the system checked at an authorized warning lamp in the instrument cluster Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. comes on. Failure to follow these instructions increases the The ABS may not be operational and the fol- risk of an accident.
Page 675 Have the system checked at an authorized due to a malfunction. In addition, the v Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. and ; (USA only) or 3(Canada only) Failure to follow these instructions increases the warning lamps come on in the instrument risk of an accident.
Page 676 See Oper. Manual to undervoltage. It is possible that the bat- Have the system checked at an authorized tery is not charged. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The brake system functions normally. Failure to follow these instructions increases the ®...
Page 677 Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the front fenders. Listen for scraping noises. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There is otherwise danger of an accident.
Page 678 Malfunction The capability of the Airmatic system is re- Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). stricted. This can impair the handling. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter as soon as possible. Vehicle Rising Vehicles with Airmatic: Do not drive off.
Page 679 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is a malfunction in the electronic Have the system checked by an authorized system. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 680 Do not ignore the low engine coolant level Warning! warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. ited Warranty. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which...
Page 681 Turn off the engine, get out of ing so may cause serious engine damage which the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Driving when your engine is overheated until the engine has cooled down.
Page 682 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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.
Page 683 If this message disappears from the multi- Turn Engine Off function display: Drive immediately to the nearest autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. If this message does not disappear from the multifunction display: Call Roadside Assistance. The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc- Observe the coolant temperature gauge in tioning.
Page 684 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Reserve Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the re- Refuel at the next gas station ( page 570).
Page 685 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Key Not The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon Detected recognized while the engine is running be- as it is safe to do. cause the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is Engage the electronic parking brake not in the vehicle.
Page 686 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Close Doors You wanted to lock the vehicle but not all Close doors and lock vehicle again. to Lock Vehicle doors were closed. Don’t Forget This display appears (for a maximum of Take the SmartKey or SmartKey with Your Key 60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened...
Page 687 ( page 371). Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. Obtain The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- a New Key be replaced. ter as soon as possible. Key Does Not The SmartKey in the starter switch does...
Page 688 Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Center Brake Lamp tioning. This message will only appear if a ter as soon as possible. critical number of light emitting diodes have stopped working.
Page 689 Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Auto Lamp Function The light sensor is malfunctioning. Daytime Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Inoperative driving lamps are switched on. ter as soon as possible. To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only): Switch off daytime running lamps in the in- strument cluster control system ( page 306).
Page 690 Turn Signal only appear if a critical number of light emit- ting diodes have stopped working. Check The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Front Left tioning. ter as soon as possible. Turn Signal...
Page 691 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switched on. switch. Check The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Left Fog Lamp ter as soon as possible. Check The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Right Fog Lamp ter as soon as possible.
Page 692 What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The front left side marker lamp is malfunc- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Front Left tioning. ter as soon as possible. Sidemarker Lamp Check The front right side marker lamp is malfunc-...
Page 693 Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check Left The left tail lamp/brake lamp is malfunc- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Tail and Brake Lamp tioning. ter as soon as possible. This message will only appear if a critical number of light emitting diodes have stopped working.
Page 694 Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Night View Assist Night View Assist* is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Inoperative ter as soon as possible. Night View Assist The temperature of the camera* is too high Wait until the message “Night View Assist Currently Unavailable ( page 491).
Page 695 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Turn the exterior lamp switch to * or Night View Assist You have tried to switch on Night View As- sist* but the light switch is not set to * B ( page 399).
Page 696 Extended driving with the symbol dis- engine oil level has dropped to approxi- played could result in serious engine damage quired level with an approved oil. mately the minimum level. that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit- ed Warranty.
Page 697 Engine Oil S 600 and S 65 AMG only: Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Con- Level Too High tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging: the engine...
Page 698 There is a malfunction in the supplemental Drive with added caution to the nearest au- Service Required restraint systems. The air bags or emergen- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. cy tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an acci- dent.
Page 699 Rear Center SRS Components of the center rear passenger’s Drive with added caution to the nearest au- Malfunction supplemental restraint system may not thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Service Required work properly. Rear Right SRS Components of the right rear passenger’s Drive with added caution to the nearest au-...
Page 700 One or more main functions of the Tele Aid Have the Tele Aid system checked by an au- Inoperative system are malfunctioning. thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check The pressure is too low in one or more tires. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding Tire Pressure abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Page 701 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Caution One or more tires are deflating. The respec- Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding Tire Defect tive tire is shown in the multifunction dis- abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. play.
Page 702 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check The pressure is too low in one or more tires. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding Tire Pressure abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 422).
Page 703 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check Tires The pressure is too low in one or more tires. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding The respective tire is shown in the multi- abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Page 704 One or more sensors malfunction (e.g. bat- Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an au- Missing tery in one or more wheel sensor is empty). thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. One or more wheels without wheel sensors Have the wheel sensors installed by an mounted (e.g. spare tire).
Page 705 Practical hints What to do if …? Display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Shift to P You have attempted to turn off the engine Shift the automatic transmission to park with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button position P ( page 426). and opened the driver’s door with the auto- matic transmission not shift to park Close the driver’s door.
Page 706: Where Will I Find
Practical hints Where will I find ...? Where will I find ...? First aid kit Fold the covering forward in the direc- The vehicle tool kit includes: tion of arrow. Towing eye bolt Always keep the storage compartment un- Remove the first aid kit. Wheel wrench with socket wrench der the front passenger seat closed while the ve- hicle is in motion.
Page 707 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicle jack Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Page 708 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Tilt both plates upward 1. Minispare wheel Setting up the collapsible wheel chock Fold the lower plate outward 2. The Minispare wheel is stored in the com- The collapsible wheel chock serves to partment underneath the trunk floor.
Page 709: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver’s door If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, unlock the driver’s door and the trunk using the me- chanical key. Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver’s door or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft...
Page 710: Locking The Vehicle
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Turn the mechanical key 2 back and Unlocking the trunk Press down the locking knobs of remove it from the trunk lid lock. the front passenger door and the A minimum height clearance of 6.0 ft rear doors manually.
Page 711: Resetting Activated Head Restraints
2 Push down You will find the reset tool for manually operating 3 Push back the head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. Push the head restraint cushion by the bottom, back as far as it will go 1.
Page 712: Luxury Head Restraints
Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re- straint. Take reset tool 1 out of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. Guide reset tool 1 into center of head restraint between head restraint cush- ion and rear head restraint cover.
Page 713: Replacing Smartkey Batteries
Recycling of batteries is the preferred It is recommended to have the batteries re- method of disposal. Many states require placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz sellers of batteries to accept old batteries Center. for recycling.
Page 714 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries Using a line-free cloth, insert new bat- teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal (+) side facing up. Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place. Slide the mechanical key back into the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
Page 715: Replacing Bulbs
Tail lamps important. Have headlamps checked and Turn signal lamps readjusted at regular intervals and when a Read and observe messages in the multifunction bulb has been replaced. Contact an autho- display ( page 642). rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.
Page 716: Bulbs
6 Corner-illuminating H7-55 W lamp 7 Fog lamp H11-55 W 8 Turn signal lamp PY 24 W Bi-Xenon headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 717 Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho- scratch the bulb lamps replaced by an authorized rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz Center: Wear eye and hand protection. Have the headlamp adjustment checked...
Page 718: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Removing and installing washer fluid Removing reservoir on left-hand side Turn retaining screw 1 counterclock- Before you start to replace a bulb for a wise. front lamp, do the following first: Vehicles with Airmatic* Take washer fluid reservoir out of Turn the exterior lamp switch to M...
Page 719 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Bi-Xenon headlamps High beam flasher lamp Take bulb out of holder. In vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps, you Insert new bulb into holder and press it can only change the halogen bulb for the all the way down. Warning! high-beam flasher lamp.
Page 720 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Insert bulb holder 1 into guide in IR emitter* Turn cover 3 ( page 717) counter- headlamp. Wire 2 must point down- clockwise and remove it. ward and to the right. Turn bulb holder 1 counterclockwise Turn bulb holder 1 clockwise until it until it disengages.
Page 721 If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs...
Page 722: Replacing Wiper Blades
For your convenience, we recommend that you Warning! have this work carried out by an authorized Make sure the hood is fully closed. Mercedes-Benz Center. Wiper blades are components that are sub- Vehicles with SmartKey ject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper...
Page 723: Removing Wiper Blades
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* Removing wiper blades Installing wiper blades Make sure the vehicle’s on-board elec- Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They tronics have status 1 ( page 372). until it locks in place.
Page 724: Flat Tire
Turn off the engine. of 50 mph (80 km/h). Have any passenger exit the vehicle at Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center a safe distance from the roadway. as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
Page 725 Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack Do not disengage electronic parking brake on a level surface. However, should cir- Prepare the vehicle as described while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that cumstances require you to do so on a hill, ( page 723).
Page 726 Practical hints Flat tire The jack take-up brackets are located di- Warning! rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings. Position the jack only on the jack take-up brackets designed for this purpose. If the jack is not properly positioned, the ve- hicle may fall off the jack and cause serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
Page 727 Removing the wheel Attaching the spare wheel Warning! Warning! Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Always replace wheel bolts that are dam- Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve- aged or rusted.
Page 728 Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mount- ing a Minispare wheel with steel rim. The use of Lower vehicle by turning crank coun- any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for a terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- Minispare wheel with steel rim will physically ly on its own weight.
Page 729 Practical hints Flat tire Warning! Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded in (storage position), 6 Wheel wrench ( page 706).
Page 730: Batteries
Many states require When replacing the batteries, always use ing, especially gloves, apron and sellers of batteries to accept old batteries batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. faceguard. for recycling. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle...
Page 731 In case it does, immediately over carpets or other synthetic materials. Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to main- flush affected area with water and seek tain the battery charge. Contact an authorized Never touch the battery first.
Page 732: Disconnecting Starter Battery
Have the battery checked regularly by an autho- Secure vehicle in place with electronic rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Mainte- parking brake ( page 422). nance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for Shift the automatic transmission to further information.
Page 733: Removing Starter Battery
Do not remove the SmartKey! Fold bar on starter battery up. Take out the starter battery. Have the batteries charged by a Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the batter- ies yourself, follow the operating instructions for your charging device.
Page 734: Reinstalling Starter Battery
Start the engine ( page 416). Do not drive without a properly installed and connected consumer battery. Check vehicle functions. Have any work on the consumer battery car- ried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 735: Jump Starting
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- or missing insulation. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, ited Warranty.
Page 736 Practical hints Jump starting Make sure the two vehicles do not Warning! touch. Secure vehicle in place with electronic Keep flames or sparks away from battery. parking brake ( page 422). Do not smoke. Shift the automatic transmission to Observe all safety instructions and precau- park position P ( page 426).
Page 737 Have the battery checked at the near- Never invert the terminal connections. Turn off engine of donor vehicle, re- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Connect negative terminal 3 of start it and let it run at idle speed charged battery to jumper cables and for several minutes.
Page 738: Towing The Vehicle
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the Before towing the vehicle observe the fol- If the battery is disconnected or discharged vehicle be transported with all wheels off lowing instructions: the SmartKey will not turn in the starter the ground using flatbed or appropriate Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Page 739: Towing With Front Wheels Raised
P. damage the transfer case, which is not covered switch. by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Make sure that the ignition is switched off. Switch on the ignition. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe...
Page 740: Towing With All Wheels On The Ground
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing with all wheels on the ground Keep in mind that it is important to have the Warning! ignition switched on. As soon as the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey With the engine not running, there is no with KEYLESS-GO* is removed from the vehicle, Warning!
Page 741: Installing Towing Eye Bolt
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt Removing cover Removing towing eye bolt Press mark on cover 1 in the direction Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock- of arrow. wise with wheel wrench. Lift cover off to reveal the threaded Unscrew towing eye bolt.
Page 742: Fuses
If a fuse is blown, the component(s) and recommended in the fuse chart. The electrical fuses are located in different systems secured by that fuse will stop op- Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise fuse boxes: erating. you on this subject.
Page 743: Fuse Boxes In Engine Compartment
Practical hints Fuses Before replacing fuses: Fuse boxes in engine compartment Opening Engage the electronic parking brake Take the crank from the Operator’s Open the hood ( page 573). ( page 422). Manual pouch. Loosen screws 1 with crank. Make sure the automatic transmission Box on the driver’s side is set to park position P ( page 426).
Page 744: Fuse Boxes In Passenger Compartment
Practical hints Fuses Box on the front passenger side The cover must fit properly, as otherwise moisture or dirt may impair the functionality of the fuses. Fuse boxes in passenger compartment Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover in the dash- board, as this could damage it.
Page 745: Emergency Engine Shut-Down
Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in the rear passenger Opening Emergency engine shut-down compartment Swing down center armrest. If the engine cannot be turned off as de- Open cover behind center armrest. scribed in the “Turning off the engine” sec- tion ( page 424), you may use the Pull cover 1 forward in direction of ar- following emergency procedure.
Page 746: Technical Data
Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Page 747: Parts Service
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which Mercedes-Benz Parts required for mainte- is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited nance and repair work. In addition, strate- Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s du- gically located parts distribution centers rability or safety.
Page 748: Warranty Coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of Replacement parts and accessories are Loss of Service and Warranty the warranties printed in the Service and covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Information Booklet Warranty Information booklet. Your autho- Accessories warranties, copies of which...
Page 749: Identification Labels
Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) Example certification label (Canada vehicles) 2 VIN The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code can be found in the following locations: 3 Paintwork code on the certification label Data shown on certification label are for il- embossed underneath a cover in the...
Page 750 Technical data Identification labels 4 VIN Example illustration (all models except S 63 AMG and Fold down rear center armrest. S 65 AMG) 5 Engine number (engraved on engine) VIN 4 is underneath a cover in the 6 VIN (lower edge of windshield) center armrest.
Page 751: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive S 450 4MATIC , S 550 and S 63 AMG S 600 and S 65 AMG S 550 4MATIC 1 Idler pulley 1 Automatic belt tensioner 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for...
Page 752: Engine
Poly-V-belt 2404 mm 2404 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 equip- ment. Canada only Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 753 2404 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 equip- ment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 754 2 360 mm 2370 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 equip- ment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 755: Rims And Tires
Using tires other than those approved by Center. A placard with the recommended tire in- winter tires. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not flation pressures is located on the driver’s door Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.
Page 756: Same Size Tires
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires Model S 450 4MATIC S 450 4MATIC* S 600 S 550 S 550 4MATIC* S 550 (Sport Package*) S 550 4MATIC S 600 (Sport Package*) Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2...
Page 757 Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) 1,2,3 Winter tires 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S. Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment.
Page 758: Mixed Size Tires
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires Model S 550* S 550* S 600 S 600* Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) 1.69 in (43 mm) Summer tires 255/45 R18 99V 255/40 R19 96Y...
Page 759 Technical data Rims and tires Model S 550 (Sport Package*) S 63 AMG* S 600 (Sport Package*) S 65 AMG* S 63 AMG (Performance Package*) Front axle: AMG rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 19 H2 8.5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 1.69 in (43 mm) 1.69 in (43 mm)
Page 760: Spare Wheel
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel Model S 450 4MATIC S 550 (Sport Package*) S 63 AMG S 550 S 600 (Sport Package*) S 63 AMG (Performance Package*) S 550 4MATIC S 65 AMG S 600 Rim (steel) 4.5 B x 19 H2 4.5 B x 19 H2...
Page 761: Electrical System
Technical data Electrical system Model S 450 4MATIC S 550 S 600 S 550 4MATIC Generator (alternator) 14 V/220 A 14 V/220 A 14 V/220 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Starter battery 12 V/35 Ah...
Page 762 Spark plugs – NGK IFR 6Q-G Electrode gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 0.028 in (0.7 mm) Tightening torque 15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm) 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm) Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center...
Page 763: Main Dimensions And Weights
Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model S 450 4MATIC (221.184) S 550 (221.171) S 550 4MATIC (221.186) S 600 (221.176) S 63 AMG (221.077) S 65 AMG (221.179) Overall vehicle length 205.0 in (5210 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) 83.2 in (2115 mm)
Page 764: Weights
Technical data Main dimensions and weights Weights Max. roof load 220 lb (100 kg) Max. trunk load 220 lb (100 kg)
Page 765: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
Otherwise you could endan- sician immediately. Mercedes-Benz. ger persons or the environment. Please refer to the Factory Approved Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil- Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or dren. inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 766 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine with oil filter S 450 4MATIC 8.98 US qt. (8.5 l) Approved engine oils S 550 S 550 4MATIC S 600 9.51 US qt. (9.0 l) S 63 AMG 9.25 US qt.
Page 767 MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Vehicles with 4MATIC: All wheel hubs have a lifelong greasing and therefore do not need to be greased.
Page 768 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Cooling Vehicles without rear passen- S 450 4MATIC 12.15 US qt. (11.5 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze system ger compartment climate S 550 control* S 550 4MATIC Vehicles with rear passenger S 450 4MATIC 13.84 US qt.
Page 769 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Air conditioning system All models R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) Windshield washer All models approx. 6.87 US qt (6.5 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”...
Page 770: Engine Oils
They may damage the engine. Damage or mal- Warning! our service intervals. Therefore, only use functions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited approved engine oils and oil filters During vehicle operation, the boiling point of Warranty.
Page 771: Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements To maintain the engine’s durability and per- formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be Only use premium unleaded fuel: used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able and low octane fuel is used, follow these Warning! The octane number (posted at the precautions:...
Page 772: Gasoline Additives
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Knocking/pinging tives other than those tested and approved by us separately from each other, could cause engine for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not cov- damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- Misfire ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 773 MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- should be used to bring it up to the proper cantly shortened service life. tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved level (have cooling system checked for Therefore, the following product is strongly products of equal specification are used to signs of leakage).
Page 774 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model Approximate freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) – 49°F (– 45°C) S 450 4MATIC Vehicles without rear passenger 6.1 US qt. (5.75 l) 6.68 US qt. (6.33 l) S 550 compartment climate control*...
Page 775: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and Windshield and headlamp washer fluid headlamp cleaning system mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use Both the windshield washer system and MB Windshield Washer Concentrate headlamp cleaning systems are supplied “MB SummerFit”...
Page 776: Index
Index Importing data 179 Air volume ABC* 470 Making a call 176 Adjusting 504, 510 Messages in display 660 Menu overview 167 Adjusting (COMAND) 275 Setting vehicle level 471 Searching for an entry 170 Airmatic 468 ABS 67 Starting route guidance 176 Messages in display 676 Indicator lamp 29, 67, 628 Voice entry 177...
Page 777 Index Aspect ratio 606 Air recirculation mode 506 Emergency operation Audio (COMAND) 116 Central climate control menu (Limp-Home Mode) 443 CD mode 124 (COMAND) 276 Fluid 765 DVD mode 124 Central menu for rear climate control* Fluid level 578 MP3 mode 124 (COMAND) 280 Gear ranges 435 Audio (Control system...
Page 778 Index Brake assist system (BAS Plus) 70 Backup lamps Brake assist system (BAS) 69 California retail buyers and lessees, Replacing bulbs 715 Brake fluid 572, 766, 769 important notice for 15 Bar 606 Brake lamp bulbs 715 Can holder see Cupholder BAS 69 Brake lamp, high mounted 715 Capacities and recommended...
Page 779 Index Children in the vehicle 58 Operating safety 86 Navigation commands 343 Air bags 58 Operating seats 282 Telephone* commands 341 Indicator lamp front passenger Phone book* 158 Control system instrument cluster 287 front air bag off 51, 640 Radio, FM/AM 102 Multifunction display 287 Infant and child restraint systems 59 Selecting sound settings 99...
Page 780 Index Cruise control 446 Maintenance service indicator 612 Activating 447 Date Multifunction display 287 Canceling 448 Setting (COMAND) 261 Vehicle status message see Multifunc- Driving downhill 448 Daytime running lamp mode 401 tion display messages Driving uphill 448 Setting 306 Distance Message in display 645 Deceleration...
Page 781 Index Intermittent signal tone 454 DOT 607 EBP 72 Lever 457 Downhill driving Electronic traction system 73 ® Menu 455 Cruise control 448 Messages in display 646 Drink holder see Cupholder Driving systems 446 Sensor cover 619 Drinking and driving 559 ABC* 470 Setting a higher speed 461 Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*, front...
Page 782 Index Setting the audio format Remote door unlock 549 Technical data 751 (COMAND) 128 Unlocking the trunk 709 Turning off 424 Video (COMAND) 132 Unlocking the vehicle 708 Engine coolant see Coolant Emergency tensioning device see ETD Engine oil 575 Emergency, In case of Adding 578 Easy-entry/exit feature 384...
Page 783 Index Exterior lighting Front lamps Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 264 Favorite button 263 Replacing bulbs 715, 717 Locator lighting (COMAND) 265 First aid kit 705 Front lamps see headlamps Exterior rear view mirrors Flat tire 723 Front passenger front air bag 46 Adjusting 388 Jacking up the vehicle 724 Messages in display 649...
Page 784 Index Fuel tank Capacity 767 Garage door opener 551 Hands-free microphone 33 Filler flap 570 Gasoline see Fuel Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 624 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. GAWR 607 Hazard warning flasher 405 Capacities 764 Gear range Head restraints 379 Fuses 741 Automatic transmission 435 Adjustment 379...
Page 785 Index Heated steering wheel* 387 Interior lighting 406 Height adjustments Identification labels 748 Activating automatic control 406 Vehicle level (ABC*) 471 Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 749 Ambient lighting (COMAND) 269 High beam Ignition 370, 372 Deactivating automatic control 406 Replacing bulbs 715 Switching on 370 Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 270 High beam flasher 403...
Page 786 Index Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 361 Key, Mechanical 708 Battery check lamp 361, 365 Labels 748 Loss of 366 Closing, Trunk 511 Certification 748 Key, SmartKey 358 Factory setting 364 Emission control information 749 Battery check lamp 358, 360 Global locking and unlocking 364 Tire and Loading Information 586 Factory setting 359 Important notes on using...
Page 787 Index ® 29, 629, 634 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Vehicle in an emergency 709 Front passenger front air bag off 51, Lighting 399 Locking knob 367 Automatic headlamp mode 400 Loss of High beam headlamp 29 COMAND display illumination 89 Key, Mechanical 366 Maintenance service indicator 612 Corner-illuminating lamps 404...
Page 788 Index Microphone, Hands-free 33 Multifunction display messages Maintenance 15, 612 Minispare wheel 707, 723, 759 ABC* 660 Automatic Call (Tele Aid) 550 Mirrors ABS 662 Calling up service indicator Activating exterior rear view mirror Airmatic 676 display 613 parking position 391 Batteries, vehicle 678 Clearing service indicator Adjusting 388...
Page 789 Index Key, SmartKey with Navigation system (Instrument cluster KEYLESS-GO* 684 Navigation system control system) 292 Lamps, exterior 687 Menu overview (COMAND) 194 Driving maneuver 293 License plate lamps 689 Navigation system (COMAND) 188 Navigation system (Voice Control) 320 Light sensor 688 Basic settings 198 Neutral gear position, Automatic Night View Assist* 693...
Page 790 Index Override switch 64 Parking position Occupant Classification System see OCS Exterior rear view mirrors 391 Occupant distribution 607 Parktronic system* 472 Paintwork, Cleaning 616 Occupant safety 40 Parktronic* Panic alarm Air bags 42 Cleaning system sensors 619 Audible alarm and flashing Children and air bags 58 Malfunctioning 476 exterior lamps 66...
Page 791 Index Power closing assist for doors and Production options weight 607 Radio transmitters, control and trunk lid 368 Program mode see Automatic operation 567 Power folding exterior rear view transmission, Automatic shift program Range (distance to empty) 292 mirrors 389 Program mode selector switch Reading lamps in the front 407 Power outlet 538...
Page 792 Index Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Restraint systems Rear window defroster 506 Messages in display 697 S 63 AMG Activating 506 See Children in the vehicle Manual shift program mode 440 Deactivating 506 See SRS S 65 AMG Recommended inflation pressure 608 Reverse gear position, Manual shift program mode 440 Recovery services, Stolen vehicle...
Page 793 Index Seat belts 52 Setting front passenger seat position Lower speed in cruise control 450 Children in the vehicle 58 from rear 377 Lower speed in DISTRONIC Cleaning 624 Ventilation* 378 Plus* 462 Fastening 52, 395 Securing cargo Slower speed in cruise control 450 Force limiter 55 Cargo tie-down hooks 532 Slower speed in DISTRONIC...
Page 794 Index Shift program mode, Automatic To last stored speed (“Resume” func- Ruffled storage pockets 530 transmission 436 tion) in Cruise control 450 Storage compartment in Shifting, Automatic transmission 426 SRS 54 front armrest 527 Side impact air bags 46 Indicator lamp 29, 637 Storage tray/telephone* compartment Side marker lamps Messages in display 697...
Page 795 Index Menu overview 259 Roadside Assistance button 546 Operation (COMAND) 141 Reset 263 SOS button 545 Phone book (COMAND) 158 Setting the system language 262 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Phone book (Instrument cluster Time settings 259 services 550 control system) 301 Voice Control settings System self-check 543 PIN (COMAND) 146...
Page 796 Index Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding Important notes on tire inflation Tread depth 584 sunroof pressure 591 Tread depth, Winter 610 Time Inflation pressure 590 Treadwear indicators 608 Setting (COMAND) 259 Information placard 586 Vehicle maximum load on 609 TIN 608 Inspection 583 Wear pattern 609 Tire and Loading Information...
Page 797 Index Trunk Service battery 729 Closing 511, 708 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Towing 737 Closing trunk from inside 511 Standards 609 Washing 615, 617 Closing trunk from outside 511 Uphill driving Weights 763 Emergency release 516 Cruise control 448 Vehicle data recording 22 Lighting 407 Upholstery Vehicle jack 706, 724...
Page 798 Index Video (COMAND) 132 Troubleshooting 352 Window curtain air bags 46, 47 Video AUX Windows see Power windows Screen settings 130 Windshield Warning indicators Video AUX (COMAND) 130 Cleaning 622 Park Assist* 479 Video DVD Cleaning wiper blades 622 Parktronic* 474 Operating (COMAND) 132 Infrared reflecting 556 Warning sounds...
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