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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012

Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
Page 4 Thank you for buying Mercedes-Benz The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant Before you first drive off, read this Owner's motoring. Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 37 Introduction ......... 31 Safety ........... 49 Opening and closing ......83 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 111 Lights and windscreen wipers ..125 Climate control ......... 139 Driving and parking ......153 On-board computer and displays ..
Page 7 Index Active light function ......131 1, 2, 3 ... Active Parking Assist 12 V socket Display message ......264 see Sockets Function/notes ......207 Important safety notes ....207 Active partition (USB mass storage devices only) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Selecting ........
Page 8 Index Adjusting the vehicle height Active Body Control (AMG vehi- Button for AMG menu ....168 cles) ..........202 SETUP ..........168 Active Body Control (except AMG AMG menu (on-board computer) ..244 vehicles) ........199 Anti-glare film ........559 Adjusting the volume Anti-lock braking system COMAND ........
Page 9 Index Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Back button ........296 AUTO lights BAS (Brake Assist System) ....71 Display message ......257 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System see Lights PLUS) ............ 72 Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Battery (key) stop function) ........
Page 10 Index Bonnet High-performance brake system ..180 Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- Important safety notes ....179 tion) ..........562 Parking brake ........ 176 Closing ........... 563 Warning lamp ......... 275 Breakdown Display message ......270 Important safety notes ....562 see Flat tyre Opening .........
Page 11 Index Seat cover ........573 Changing direction ......352 Sensors ......... 571 Announcement phase ....352 Steering wheel ....... 573 Change of direction phase ..... 352 Trim pieces ........573 Preparation phase ......352 Washing by hand ......569 Changing the character set ....307 Wheels ...........
Page 12 Index Problem with the rear window Settings ......... 461 heating .......... 148 Switching on/off ......298 COMAND Online and Internet Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ......144 see Online and Internet functions Setting the air distribution ..... 145 Combination switch ......129 Setting the air vents ......
Page 13 ASSYST PLUS ........ 566 Entering a POI ........ 338 Calling up (on-board computer) ..247 Entering using geo-coordinates ..334 Engine ..........258 Entering using Mercedes-Benz General information ....... 247 Apps ..........335 Hiding (on-board computer) ... 247 Saving ..........369...
Page 14 Displaying the arrival time ....358 see Door Displaying the distance to the des- Driving abroad tination ..........358 Mercedes-Benz Service ....568 Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 126 Displaying the track and album ..478 Driving on flooded roads ....181 Distance recorder...
Page 15 Index SPEEDTRONIC ....... 193 Driving tips EASY-ENTRY feature AMG ceramic brakes ..... 180 Activating/deactivating ....243 Aquaplaning ........181 Function/notes ......118 Automatic transmission ....167 EASY-EXIT feature Brakes ........... 179 Crash-responsive ......119 DISTRONIC PLUS ......192 Function/notes ......118 Downhill gradient ......
Page 16 Index ECO start/stop function ....158 Display message ......248 Engine number ....... 622 ETS ..........73 Jump-starting ......... 586 Function/notes ........ 73 Running irregularly ......162 General notes ........73 Starting problems ......162 Important safety guidelines ..... 74 Starting the engine with the key ..
Page 17 Consumption information ....625 Gearshift program Consumption statistics ....231 SETUP (on-board computer) ..244 Displaying consumption ....317 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 31 Displaying the current consump- Glass roof (sunblind) ......109 tion ..........232 Glove compartment ......544 Displaying the range ......
Page 18 Index Harman/kardon® Logic 7® sur- Indicator lamp ........523 round sound system Remote control ......523 see Surround sound (harman/ Indicator lamps kardon® surround sound system) Display message ......256 Hazard warning lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Display message ......272 Indicators Switching on/off ......
Page 19 Index Kickdown Selecting favourites ....... 455 Selecting/setting access data ..434 Driving tips ........167 Internet radio Manual drive program ....171 Calling up ........454 Searching for stations ....454 iPod® ......... 494, 497, 498 Lamps Alphabetic track selection ..... 498 see Warning and indicator lamps Connecting to Media Interface ..
Page 20 M+S tyres ........... 598 Media list ........... 474 MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....... 109 Memory card (audio) ......234 Main-beam headlamps Memory function ....... 123 Display message ......256 Mercedes-Benz Contact ....427 Switching on/off ......130 Map (navigation) Adjusting the scale ......372...
Page 21 Index Mercedes-Benz emergency call Formats ......... 479 system Notes ..........479 Automatic emergency call ..... 430 Operating ........234 Conditions ........429 Pause function ....... 474 Displays in the COMAND display ... 432 Playback options ......478 Manual emergency call ....431 Safety notes ........
Page 22 Index Network provider Dynamic route guidance/Live Traffic Information ......363 Telephone module with Blue- Dynamic route guidance/TMC ..363 tooth® (SAP profile) ...... 424 Night View Assist Plus Entering a destination ....326 Entering a destination by address .. 326 Activating/deactivating ....
Page 23 PARKTRONIC Parking brake Establishing/ending the connec- tion ..........440 Display message ......251 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ..453 Electric parking brake ....176 Manually setting the access data Warning lamp ......... 280 Parking lamps of the mobile phone network pro- vider ..........
Page 24 Index Phone book ........402 Previous destinations (navigation) .. 371 Adding a number to an address Program selector button ....167 book entry ........404 Protection of the environment Calling up ........401 General notes ........31 Creating a new entry ..... 404 Pulling away (automatic transmis- Deleting an entry ......
Page 25 Index Restraint system Adjusting sound settings ....525 Adjusting the brightness ....526 see SRS (Supplemental Restraint Adjusting the colour ...... 526 System) Adjusting the contrast ....526 Rev counter ........229 AUX mode ........541 Reverse gear (selector lever) ... 163 CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ..
Page 26 Index Route demonstration ......359 Adjusting (electrically) ....114 Adjusting lumbar support Route guidance ........353 (COMAND Online) ......319 Cancel ........... 356 Adjusting the head restraint ..115 Continue ........356 Belt guide ........115 Destination reached ...... 357 Cleaning the cover ......
Page 27 Index Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 539 Sound menu ........299 Setting the night design ....310 Sound Modus ........302 Setting the read-aloud speed ... 312 Sound settings Setting the reception region (TV) Calling up the sound menu .... 299 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...
Page 28 Index SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- Stowage well beneath the boot tem) floor ............ 548 Display message ......255 Street View ........335 Introduction ........51 Summer tyres ........598 Warning lamp ......... 280 Sun visor ..........549 Warning lamp (function) ....51 Supplemental Restraint System Start/stop function see SRS (Supplemental Restraint...
Page 29 Index Telephone module with Blue- Accepting or rejecting a waiting tooth® (SAP profile) call ..........399 Accepting/ending call ....396 Activating the module ....420 Adjusting the volume for calls ..299 Call lists ......... 425 Automatically reconnecting Charging a mobile phone ....426 mobile phone .........
Page 30 Index Text messages Switching on/off ......467 Telephone module with Blue- Traffic jam function ......357 tooth® (SAP profile) ...... 425 Traffic jam icon ........365 Text messages (SMS) Showing on route ......365 Notes and requirements ....409 Traffic jam message ......367 Theft-deterrent system Reading out on route .....
Page 31 Index Further options ......509 Radio type approval for the tyre Information about the current pro- pressure monitor ......605 gramme ......... 506 Restarting ........604 Operating (on-board computer) ..235 Warning lamp ......... 284 Picture settings ......502 Warning message ......604 Tyres Programme preview .......
Page 32 Index Locking (in an emergency) ....93 Setting the picture ......502 Locking (key) ........85 Showing/hiding the menu ..... 512 Lowering ........609 Showing/hiding the navigation Pulling away ........158 menu ..........512 Raising ........... 607 Stop function ......... 513 Registration ........
Page 33 Index Switching off ........447 Snow chains ........599 Winter tyres Switching on ........447 Weather map (COMAND Limiting the speed (on-board com- Online) ........448, 449 puter) ..........242 M+S tyres ........598 Legend ........... 449 Wiper blades Showing/hiding the menu ..... 448 Cleaning .........
Page 34 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
Page 35 Use The original purchase contract documenta- only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and systems in your vehicle.
Page 36 If you make any changes to the vehicle elec- You can obtain further information from any tronics, the general operating permit is ren- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. dered invalid. ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: Electromagnetic compatibility the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g.
Page 37 Connecting equipment to the diagnostics about any change in address or vehicle own- connection can lead to emissions monitoring ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz information being reset, for example. This Service Centre, for example. may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test dur- ing the main inspection.
Page 38 Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. movements. When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-...
Page 39 Introduction Copyright information General notes Information on licences for free and open- source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol- lowing website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource...
Page 40 Cockpit ..........38 Instrument cluster ......40 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 43 Centre console ........44 Overhead control panel ...... 47 Door control panel ......48...
Page 41 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Ignition lock paddles Start/Stop button Combination switch Cruise control lever Adjusts the steering wheel Activates Night View Assist electrically Plus Horn Electric parking brake Instrument cluster Light switch PARKTRONIC warning dis- Opens the bonnet play Diagnostics connection...
Page 42 Cockpit Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet PARKTRONIC warning dis- Activates Night View Assist play Plus Combination switch Light switch Adjusts the steering wheel Electric parking brake electrically Ignition lock Horn Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Cruise control lever Steering wheel gearshift Climate control systems paddles...
Page 43 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- Multifunction display ments Instrument cluster lighting Fuel gauge Rev counter...
Page 44 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Speedometer with seg- Multifunction display ments Instrument cluster lighting Fuel gauge Rev counter...
Page 45 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page L Dipped-beam head- 6 SRS lamps ü Seat belt T Side lamps M SPORT handling mode (AMG vehicles) ® ÷ ESP ? Coolant K Main-beam head- lamps R Rear foglamp ! Electric parking brake ;...
Page 46 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu COMAND display Selects a submenu or Switches on LINGUA- scrolls through lists TRONIC; see the separate operating instructions Confirms the selection Hides display messages Rejects or ends a call Exits telephone book/ Back redial memory...
Page 47 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page COMAND Online a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp c Seat heating ® å ESP (except AMG s Seat ventilation vehicles) Ò AIRSCARF ¤ start/stop function (AMG vehicles) c PARKTRONIC £...
Page 48 Centre console Centre console, lower section (except AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment ¤ start/stop button Cup holders Shows the driving condi- Ashtray tions menu in the COMAND display (vehicles with COMAND controller Active Body Control) Seat adjustment É...
Page 49 Centre console Centre console, lower section (AMG vehicles) Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Selects park position Cup holders Drive program selector Ashtray ß button (drive program COMAND controller or calling up/storing sus- pension tuning) Seat adjustment à Adjusts the suspen- Favourites button sion setting Roof switch...
Page 50 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left- ë Deactivates tow- hand reading lamp on/off away protection c Switches the interior Rear-view mirror lighting on/off Buttons for the garage door µ Operates MAGIC SKY opener CONTROL ê...
Page 51 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door o Opens the boot lid p Opens/closes the % & Unlocks/locks boot lid the vehicle 7Zö\ Adjusts the seats Adjusts and folds the exte- r 45 = rior mirrors in/out electri- Stores settings for the seat, cally...
Page 52: Table Of Contents
Useful information ......50 Panic alarm .......... 50 Occupant safety ........50 Child restraint systems ...... 61 Driving safety systems ....... 70 Anti-theft systems ......79...
Page 53: Useful Information
Panic alarm The airbag system can be adapted for a per- son with disabilities. For further information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The seat belts, together with SRS (Supple- mental Restraint System), are complemen- tary, co-ordinated restraint systems page 51).
Page 54: Occupant Safety
Occupant safety their seat belts correctly at all times, even if engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The air- can be detected in good time. bags are not deployed in all types of acci- The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument dents.
Page 55 Occupant safety rate of deceleration or acceleration of the rear impact vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. overturn The triggering process must take place in good time at the start of the collision. Airbags The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion and the direction of the force are essen- Important safety notes tially determined by:...
Page 56 Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of Mercedes-Benz. the driver's/front-passenger front airbag, particularly when the vehicle is in motion. You should only use seat covers that have do not put your feet on the dashboard.
Page 57 Use only seat covers which have been specif- They are deployed: ically approved for the respective seat by at the start of an accident with a high rate of Mercedes-Benz. vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a longitudinal direction WARNING if the system determines that airbag...
Page 58 Occupant safety offer additional protection to that provided by elling carried out at a qualified specialist the seat belts. workshop. You should only use seat covers that have Headbags been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- Benz. The seat covers must have a special tear seam for sidebags.
Page 59 Occupant safety Important safety notes Have roll bars checked immediately at a quali- fied specialist workshop. ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when moving WARNING the seat back. There is a risk that the seats If you place objects or clothing on the roll bar and/or the objects could be damaged.
Page 60 WARNING Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint Only use head restraint covers which have cushion forwards in the direction of been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz arrow :. for your vehicle model. Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion The use of non-approved head restraint cov- down in the direction of arrow ;...
Page 61 You can find more information under cifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. "Children in the vehicle" in the "Safety" sec- Seat belts are the most effective means of tion of the Owner's Manual.
Page 62 Occupant safety reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming The belt strap is tightened slightly when: into contact with parts of the vehicle interior. you engage the belt tongue in the belt buckle and you then turn the key to position Fastening seat belts 2 in the ignition lock.
Page 63 Occupant safety Press release button ? on belt buckle =. ® Vehicles with PRE-SAFE : an electric ® Guide belt tongue ; back to seat belt motor is used by PRE-SAFE to trigger the guide :. tightening of the seat belt in hazardous sit- uations.
Page 64: Child Restraint Systems
Child restraint systems enter the vehicle interior. The 6 SRS warn- pose, it cannot perform its intended protec- ing lamp lights up. tive function. In the event of an accident, If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted the child may not be held securely.
Page 65 Children could also set the vehicle in motion, tem from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. for example by: releasing the parking brake It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems. shifting the automatic transmission out of You can obtain information about this from park position P any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 66 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the tion is fitted to the front-passenger seat. In CHILD can occur. order to make use of the automatic child seat recognition, a Mercedes-Benz approved child seat with a transponder is Automatic child seat recognition on necessary.
Page 67 WARNING system on the front-passenger seat detects If the child restraint system has not been fit- whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat ted correctly, it cannot perform its intended has been fitted there. The Mercedes-Benz protective function. The child cannot be...
Page 68 Child restraint systems is routed towards the front to the shoulder An incorrectly fitted child restraint system belt guide on the child restraint system. could come loose and seriously or even fatally Move the backrest to a vertical position. injure the child or other vehicle occupants. When fitting the child restraint system, always When doing so, ensure that the complete make sure that it is engaged correctly in the...
Page 69 Child restraint systems or IUF in accordance with the "Suitability of Weight cat- Front- Front- the front passenger seat for attaching belted egories passenger passenger child restraint systems" or "Suitability of the front air- front air- front-passenger seat for attaching an ISOFIX bag is not bag is disa- child restraint system".
Page 70 Child restraint systems Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg up to For certain child restraint systems, this can approximately 15 months mean that the area of use is restricted, as the maximum size setting of the child Size cate- Equipment Front- restraint system is not possible due to pos-...
Page 71 Child restraint systems Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg; approx- Weight category II/III: 15 to 36 kg; imately 9 months to 4 years approximately 4 to 12 years Manufac- Manufac- Britax Römer Britax Römer Britax Römer Britax Römer turer turer Type Type...
Page 72 Child restraint systems Order num- A 000 970 A 000 970 11 00 16 00 Automatic child seat recognition Size category Manufacturer Britax Römer Type DUO plus Approval number 04 301133 (E1 ...) Order number A 000 970 21 00 Automatic child seat recognition...
Page 73 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR- A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto- BAG OFF indicator matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger lamp on the centre con- seat.
Page 74: Driving Safety Systems
Driving safety systems tance from the vehicle in front. Drive care- display messages which may be shown in the fully. instrument cluster ( page 248). ABS works from a speed of about The driving safety systems described only 8 km/hupwards, regardless of road-surface work as effectively as possible when there conditions.
Page 75 Driving safety systems Brakes WARNING BAS PLUS does not react: Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until the emergency braking situation is over. to people or animals ABS prevents the wheels from locking. to oncoming vehicles The brakes will function as usual once you to crossing traffic release the brake pedal.
Page 76 Driving safety systems PLUS automatically increases the brake pres- ® (Electronic Stability Program) sure to a degree suited to the traffic situation. General notes BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz- ardous situations with vehicles in front within Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- a speed range between 7 km/h and tion ( page 70).
Page 77 Driving safety systems Important safety notes ® If ESP intervenes: ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- WARNING stances. ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP is unable to When pulling away, only depress the accel- stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving erator pedal as far as is necessary.
Page 78 Driving safety systems cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel You can select between the following states starts to spin. ® of ESP ® is activated. ® Deactivating/activating ESP SPORT handling mode is activated. ® is deactivated. WARNING When SPORT handling mode is activated, there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-...
Page 79 Driving safety systems ® spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a Deactivating/activating ESP cutting action, which provides better grip. ETS is still active. ® still provides support when you brake. ® Characteristics when ESP is deactivated ® If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels ®...
Page 80 Driving safety systems Brake cannot prevent a collision without your WARNING intervention. If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can still lock, e.g. under full braking. This increa- Important safety notes ses the risk of skidding and an accident. You should therefore adapt your driving style WARNING to the different handling characteristics.
Page 81 Driving safety systems In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, detec- ® The PRE-SAFE Brake function can also brake tion can be impaired. the vehicle automatically under the following conditions: Detection by the radar sensor system is also impaired in the event of: the driver and front-passenger have their seat belts fastened dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors...
Page 82: Anti-Theft Systems
Anti-theft systems This steering support is provided in particular ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) both right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake. the vehicle starts to skid. Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 70).
Page 83 Anti-theft systems The alarm is not switched off, even if you Remove the key from the ignition lock. close the open door that has triggered it, for Press button :. example. Indicator lamp ; lights up briefly. Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- Tow-away protection Tow-away protection is deactivated.
Page 84 Anti-theft systems the roof is closed The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until: the doors are closed the boot lid is closed the vehicle is unlocked again Only then is the interior motion sensor a door is opened and closed again primed.
Page 86 Useful information ......84 Key ............84 Doors ............ 90 Boot ............94 Side windows ........99 Roof ............ 103...
Page 87: Useful Information
Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all mod- they can: els, series and optional equipment for your open doors and endanger other persons or vehicle that were available at the time of road users going to press.
Page 88 Do not keep the key: You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile signal can be activated and deactivated using phone or another key the on-board computer ( page 242).
Page 89 The key now functions as follows: To unlock the driver's door: press the % button once. To unlock centrally: press the % but- ton twice. To lock centrally: press the & button. The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- lows: To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner surface of the door handle on the To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner...
Page 90 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Push release catch : in the direction of the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist the arrow and at the same time, remove workshop.
Page 91 Repeatedly tap the key against your palm If the key battery is checked within the until battery = falls out. signal reception range of the vehicle, press- ing the & or % button: Insert the new battery with the positive ter- minal facing upwards.
Page 92 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions You can no longer lock The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. or unlock the vehicle Check the key battery ( page 87) and replace it if necessary using the key.
Page 93 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine can no lon- The on-board voltage is too low. ger be started using the Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior key. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 584).
Page 94: Doors
Doors WARNING a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never leave persons (particularly children) unatten- If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, ded in the vehicle. they can: open doors and endanger other persons or road users Unlocking and opening the doors climb out and be injured by the traffic from the inside operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-...
Page 95 Doors Pull door handle ;. double lock function by deactivating the inte- If the door is locked, locking knob : pops rior motion sensor ( page 80). The doors can up. The door is unlocked and can be then be opened from the inside after the vehi- cle has been locked from the outside.
Page 96 Doors You could therefore be locked out if: the vehicle is being pushed. the vehicle is being towed. the vehicle is being tested on a dynamom- eter. You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board com- puter ( page 242).
Page 97 Boot leave persons (particularly children) unatten- ded in the vehicle. ! The boot lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid. ! Only close the boot once the roof is low- ered completely.
Page 98: Boot
Boot closing procedure. The boot lid opens again this purpose, you can also open the boot automatically. The automatic reversing func- separator. tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for The boot separator must be closed again your attentiveness to the boot lid while it is after loading.
Page 99 Boot Vehicles with boot lid remote closing feature press the closing or locking button on the and KEYLESS-GO: you can simultaneously tailgate. close the boot lid and lock the vehicle. pull the handle on the tailgate. Press locking button ; in the boot lid. ! The boot lid swings upwards when If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside opened.
Page 100 Boot Operation ground and that there is sufficient clear- ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice. To open/close: kick into sensor detection range : under the bumper with your leg. Always ensure that you only make a kicking You will hear a warning tone while the boot movement within the detection range of lid is opening or closing.
Page 101 Boot To open: pull remote operating switch for Opening/closing automatically from boot lid : until the boot lid opens. the inside To close: press remote operating switch Important safety notes for boot lid : until the boot lid is closed. WARNING You can open and close the boot lid from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary...
Page 102: Side Windows
Side windows Unlocking the boot (emergency key Side windows element) Important safety notes ! The boot lid swings upwards when WARNING opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid. While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win- If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or dow and the door frame as the side window...
Page 103 Side windows To close manually: pull the corresponding WARNING button and hold it. The reversing function does not react: To close fully: pull the button beyond the to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- point of resistance and release it. gers Automatic closing is started.
Page 104 Side windows You can use the key to open or close all side windows simultaneously. Close the roof ( page 104). Open the boot separator ( page 105). Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip of the key at the door handle on the driver's door.
Page 105 Side windows Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows are fully closed. Make sure you only touch recessed sen- sor surface :. Make sure that all the side windows are closed. To interrupt convenience closing: release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle.
Page 106 Roof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
Page 107 Roof Opening and closing ! When opening and closing the roof, make sure that: there is sufficient upward clearance, as the roof swings upwards. there is sufficient clearance behind the vehicle, as the boot lid swings backwards beyond the bumper. the boot is only loaded to below the boot separator.
Page 108: Roof
Roof Opening and closing with the key Locking the roof again Important safety notes Important safety notes WARNING WARNING When opening or closing the roof, body parts If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the could be trapped by, for example, the roof soft-top hydraulics depressurise after a short mechanism, boot lid or side windows.
Page 109 Roof Removing and fitting not place any objects on the cover behind the roll bars not allow the load to push up the boot separator ! Make sure that the boot separator is fully closed. Otherwise, the roof could be blocked when opening or closing.
Page 110 Roof other road users. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Fit the draught stop as described. Do not place any objects on top of the fitted draught stop. ! Fit or remove the draught stop only when the roof is open.
Page 111 Roof Slide covers : and ; of the rear brackets against the direction of the arrow until they are fully closed. Electrical draught stop Important safety notes WARNING If you use the draught stop in darkness or in other conditions offering poor visibility, your view to the rear is further impaired.
Page 112 Roof Sunblind for the glass roof Never remove the trim behind the overhead control panel. If the trim is damaged, never touch the electrical components behind it. Always have work on the MAGIC SKY CON- TROL carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 113 Roof Problems with the roof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The roof will not open or The boot separator is not in place. close. Close the boot separator ( page 106). The boot lid is open. Close the boot lid ( page 95).
Page 114 Useful information ......112 Correct driver's seat position ..112 Seats ..........113 steering wheel ........118 Mirrors ..........120 Memory function ......123...
Page 115: Useful Information
Correct driver's seat position you have set the seat angle so that your Useful information thighs are gently supported. you can depress the pedals properly. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your Check whether the head restraint is adjus- vehicle that were available at the time of ted properly.
Page 116: Seats
Seats Seats of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example. Important safety notes Always drive with the head restraints fitted. Ensure that the centre of the head restraints WARNING support the back of each vehicle occupant's If children adjust the seats, they could head at eye level before driving off.
Page 117 Seats ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat Seat fore-and-aft adjustment heating, observe the following information: Backrest angle do not spill any liquids on the seats. If Further related subjects: liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as You can store the seat settings using the soon as possible.
Page 118 Seats To activate/deactivate: press button :. Adjusting the head restraints If the indicator lamp in button : is lit, you can Adjusting the head restraints electri- access the following functions for the front- cally passenger seat: seat adjustment call up the memory function Removing the seat belt from the seat belt guide WARNING...
Page 119 Seats Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off WARNING If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the seat cushion and backrest padding may become very hot. The health of vehicle occu- pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries.
Page 120 Seats Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. in the ignition lock. To switch on: press button : repeatedly To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
Page 121 steering wheel Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi- cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 122: Steering Wheel
steering wheel WARNING Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita- ble ladder. When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel, you and other vehicle The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting occupants – particularly children – could in and out of your vehicle easier. become trapped.
Page 123 Mirrors opened. This occurs irrespective of the posi- This means that you could misjudge the dis- tion of the key in the ignition lock. This makes tance from road users travelling behind, e.g. it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the when changing lane.
Page 124: Mirrors
Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- The exterior mirrors do not fold out if they trically have been folded in manually. Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually.
Page 125 Mirrors Using the memory button Parking position of the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear Button for the exterior mirror on the driv- er's side Button for the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side Adjustment button Button for the exterior mirror on the driv-...
Page 126: Memory Function
Memory function Calling up a stored parking position set- WARNING ting When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu- pants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. While the memory function is making adjust- ments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering...
Page 127 Memory function Adjust the seat electrically ( page 114). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 118) and the exterior mirrors page 120). Press memory button M and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
Page 128 Useful information ......126 Exterior lighting ........ 126 Interior lighting ......... 134 Replacing bulbs ......... 135 Windscreen wipers ......135...
Page 129: Useful Information
Exterior lighting Light switch General notes Operation For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.
Page 130: Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/ Ã is the preferred light switch setting. The parking lamps) switches off automatically if light setting is automatically selected accord- you: ing to the brightness of the ambient light (exception: poor visibility due to weather con- remove the key from the ignition lock ditions such as fog, snow or spray): open the driver's door with the key in posi-...
Page 131 Exterior lighting Rear foglamp Left-hand parking lamps Right-hand parking lamps Left-hand parking lamps Side lamps, licence plate and instru- Right-hand parking lamps ment cluster lighting Side lamps, licence plate and instru- Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4 Ã ment cluster lighting led by the light sensor Automatic headlamp mode, control- 4 Ã...
Page 132 Exterior lighting hours. If possible, switch on the X right Dipped-beam/main-beam head- or the W left parking lamp. lamps Rear foglamp Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu- minated. To switch on the parking lamps: the key is not in the ignition lock or it is in posi- tion 0.
Page 133 Exterior lighting Main-beam headlamps Headlamp flasher Main-beam headlamps Main-beam headlamps Turn signal, right Turn signal, right Headlamp flasher Headlamp flasher Turn signal, left Turn signal, left To switch on the main-beam head- To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
Page 134 Exterior lighting Active light function The hazard warning lamps switch on auto- matically if: an airbag is deployed or the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill The hazard warning lamps switch off auto- matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of above 10 km/h again after a full brake appli- cation.
Page 135 Exterior lighting Not active: if you are driving at speeds above the illumination of the edge of the carriage- way. 40 km/h or switch off the turn signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead posi- Active: if you are driving at speeds below tion 70 km/h and you switch on the rear foglamp The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short...
Page 136 Exterior lighting Important safety notes Headlamp flasher Turn signal, left WARNING To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã. Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise Press the combination switch beyond the road users: pressure point in the direction of arrow :. who have no lights, e.g.
Page 137: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Automatic interior lighting control Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting Overhead control panel p To switch the left-hand reading lamp Overhead control panel on/off p Switches the left-hand reading lamp c To switch the interior lighting on on/off | To switch the interior lighting/auto- c Switches the interior lighting on matic interior lighting control off...
Page 138: Replacing Bulbs
Windscreen wipers Manual interior lighting control Windscreen wipers To switch the interior lighting on: set the Switching the windscreen wipers on/ switch to the c position. To switch the interior lighting off: set the ! Do not operate the windscreen wipers switch to the | or (if the door is closed) when the windscreen is dry, as this could to the centre position.
Page 139 Turn the combination switch to the corre- of the impact. sponding position. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate the wiper blades changed at a qualified wiping frequency is set automatically accord- specialist workshop.
Page 140 Windscreen wipers Removing the wiper blades Make sure that wiper blade is seated cor- rectly. Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind- screen. To bring the wiper blade into position to be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with one hand.
Page 141 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
Page 142 Useful information ......140 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 140 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 142 Adjusting the air vents ..... 150...
Page 143: Useful Information
Overview of climate control systems An hour after the key has been removed, Useful information it is possible that the residual heat function may be activated automatically in order to This Owner's Manual describes all mod- dry the air-conditioning system. The vehicle els, series and optional equipment for your is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the vehicle that were available at the time of...
Page 144: Overview Of Climate Control Systems
Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 145) To set climate control to automatic mode ( page 144) To demist the windscreen ( page 146) To activate/deactivate the residual heat function ( page 149) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 142)
Page 145 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating when in a tunnel. The windows could oth- erwise mist up, as no fresh air is drawn into Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. lock ( page 155).
Page 146 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Example: ¿ button To switch on: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights To deactivate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Page 147 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿ button malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 148: Operating The Climate Control System
Operating the climate control system cally, depending on the outside tempera- ture. Setting the air distribution Activating/deactivating Example: ñ button Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 155). Press the Ã button. Press the ñ button repeatedly until the required airflow setting appears in the dis- play.
Page 149 Operating the climate control system air vents. The side air vents can only be er's side is adopted for the front-passenger closed when the controls on the side air side. vents are turned downwards. Demisting the windscreen Setting the airflow General notes Activating/deactivating Example: ¬...
Page 150 Operating the climate control system Air-recirculation mode remains deactiva- Rear window heating ted. General notes Press the Ã button. The indicator lamp in the ¬ button goes out. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode. Turn the temperature controls on the left or the right on the climate control panel clock- wise or anti-clockwise.
Page 151 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear window heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- ing has switched off sumers are switched on. prematurely or cannot Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g.
Page 152 Operating the climate control system tion when opened using the convenience between the side window and window frame. opening feature. There is a risk of injury. When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window. If someone Activating/deactivating the residual becomes trapped, press the W switch heat function immediately to open/close the side window...
Page 153 Adjusting the air vents Residual heat is deactivated automatically: Setting the centre air vents after approximately 30 minutes when the ignition is switched on if the battery voltage drops Adjusting the air vents Important safety notes WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents.
Page 154: Adjusting The Air Vents
Adjusting the air vents At high outside temperatures, open the air Reduce the heater output before it becomes vent and activate the "cooling with air dehu- too hot. midification" function. Otherwise, temper- ature-sensitive items stored in the glove compartment could be damaged. You can adjust the blower output of AIR- SCARF vents : using the AIRSCARF button page 117).
Page 156 Useful information ......154 Running-in notes ....... 154 Driving ..........154 Automatic transmission ....163 Refuelling ........... 173 Parking ..........175 Driving tips ........178 Driving systems ........ 182...
Page 157: Useful Information
Driving Do not shift down a gear manually in order Useful information to brake. Try to avoid depressing the accelerator This Owner's Manual describes all mod- pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick- els, series and optional equipment for your down).
Page 158 Driving tect the engine. To protect the engine and loose floormats and do not place several floor- maintain smooth engine operation, avoid mats on top of one another. driving at full throttle when the engine is cold. WARNING Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: Key positions shoes with thick soles...
Page 159 Driving the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal. If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. The Start/Stop button can be removed from the ignition lock. The key can then be inserted into the ignition lock.
Page 160 Driving You can remove the Start/Stop button from ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor- parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk mal using the key. of fire.
Page 161 Driving Pulling away WARNING After a short time, hill start assist will no lon- Automatic transmission ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away. There is a risk of an accident and injury. WARNING Therefore, quickly move your foot from the If the engine speed is above the idling speed brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Page 162 Driving General notes the system detects that the windscreen is not misted up when the air-conditioning system is switched on the bonnet is closed the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is fastened If the conditions for automatic engine switch- off are not all fulfilled, the ¤...
Page 163 Driving you move the transmission out of position page 159) are met, the ¤ symbol is lit green in the multifunction display. you switch to drive program S, S+ or M If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off ( page 159) are met, the ¤...
Page 164 Driving tion display. If this is the case, the ECO start/stop function is not available. If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/ stop function has been deactivated man- ually or as the result of a malfunction. The engine will then not be switched off auto- matically when the vehicle stops.
Page 165 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 196). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start.
Page 166: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant tempera- The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine ture display is showing is no longer being cooled sufficiently. more than 120 †. The Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to coolant warning lamp cool down.
Page 167 Automatic transmission When the vehicle is stationary, depress the Neutral brake pedal. Drive Push the selector lever forwards past the When you select a transmission position, the first point of resistance. selector lever subsequently returns to its original position. When reverse gear is engaged and the The current transmission position P, R, N or D ECO start/stop function is switched on, the appears in the transmission position display...
Page 168 Automatic transmission With the key: Transmission position and drive pro- gram display make sure the ignition is switched on. when the vehicle is stationary, depress the Display in transmission positions P, R brake pedal and keep it depressed. and N select neutral N.
Page 169 Automatic transmission Display when in transmission position D Transmission positions and drive program M Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position page 163) unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when park- ing.
Page 170 Automatic transmission Double-clutch function Neutral When shifting down, the double-clutch func- Do not shift the transmission to N tion is active regardless of the currently selec- while driving. Otherwise, the auto- ted drive program. The double-clutch function matic transmission could be dam- reduces load change reactions and is condu- aged.
Page 171 Automatic transmission E Economy: comfortable, economical M Manual: manual gearshifting driving RS driving mode RACE START: optimum S Sport: sporty driving style acceleration dynamics from a standstill (SL 63 AMG only) M Manual: manual gearshifting Further information about permanent Further information about permanent drive program M ( page 170).
Page 172 Automatic transmission increased sensitivity. This improves driving Steering wheel gearshift paddles stability on slippery road surfaces, for example. the automatic transmission shifting up sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin. Drive program S is characterised by the fol- lowing: sporty engine and transmission settings...
Page 173 Automatic transmission gearshift paddle is pulled, the automatic lateral acceleration, during an overrun phase transmission immediately shifts into the next or when driving on steep terrain. gear up or down, if permitted. If manual drive program M has been deacti- vated, the automatic transmission shifts into To shift up: pull the right-hand steering the automatic drive program that was last...
Page 174 Automatic transmission dles if the transmission is in position D. The the engine speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is selected gear appears in the multifunction a risk of engine damage. display. Press the program selector button until M page 167) appears in the multifunction display.
Page 175 Automatic transmission Deactivating the manual drive program Press the program selector button page 167) until E or S appears in the multifunction display. AMG vehicles: turn the drive program selector until C, S or S+ appears in the mul- tifunction display ( page 168).
Page 176: Refuelling
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear. Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Refuelling If you or others come into contact with fuel,...
Page 177 Refuelling Opening the fuel filler flap fuel. Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel sys- tem. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
Page 178: Parking
Parking Problems with the fuel and fuel tank This section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptions of and solutions to further problems can be found in the Digital Owner's Manual. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Page 179 Parking Switching off the engine Electric parking brake Important safety notes General notes WARNING WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu- If you leave children unattended in the vehi- tral position N when you switch off the engine. cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: The vehicle may roll away.
Page 180 Parking Applying and releasing manually The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The electric parking brake is not automat- ically applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO start/stop function. Releasing automatically The electric parking brake is released auto- matically when all of the following conditions are fulfilled: the engine is running.
Page 181 Driving tips Drive sensibly – save fuel During braking: a warning tone sounds Observe the following tips to save fuel: Release parking brake Release parking brake message The tyres should always be inflated to the appears recommended tyre pressure. the red ! indicator lamp in the instru- Remove unnecessary loads.
Page 182: Driving Tips
Driving tips in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed to its completion. Therefore, there are consumption. dynamic changes in the bars at the start of a journey. During a prolonged driving time, In addition to driving style, the consumption is these changes are smaller.
Page 183 This improves the grip of the which correspond to an equivalent quality brakes. standard. Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or Wet road surfaces which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Page 184 Driving tips brake system warning lamp in the instrument Do not shift down for additional engine brak- cluster and note any brake status messages ing on a slippery road surface. in the multifunction display. If you regularly drive at high speeds, it is particularly impor- DANGER tant to have the brake system checked and If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate...
Page 185 Driving systems You should pay special attention to road con- Do not use cruise control: ditions when temperatures are around the in road and traffic conditions which do not freezing point. allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. For more information on driving with snow heavy traffic or winding roads.
Page 186: Driving Systems
Driving systems When you activate cruise control, the stored Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed is shown in the multifunction display speed. for five seconds. The speed is then perma- Briefly press the cruise control lever up : nently displayed in the status indicator or down ;.
Page 187 Driving systems Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards to the last speed stored after you have fin- you :. ished overtaking. Remove your foot from the accelerator Deactivating cruise control pedal. The first time cruise control is activated, it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed.
Page 188 Driving systems Important safety notes DISTRONIC PLUS WARNING General notes DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to: DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and people or animals automatically helps you maintain the dis- tance to the vehicle detected in front. DIS- stationary obstacles on the road, e.g. stop- TRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that ped or parked vehicles the set speed is not exceeded.
Page 189 Driving systems ! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function This speed can: is activated, the vehicle brakes automati- be too high for a filter lane or a slip road cally in certain situations. To prevent dam- be so high in the right lane that you pass age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC vehicles driving on the left PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-...
Page 190 Driving systems Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS the driver's door must be closed when you shift from P to D or your seat belt must be fastened. the front-passenger door must be closed. the vehicle must not be skidding. Activating Cruise control lever Check whether LIM indicator lamp : is off.
Page 191 Driving systems Pulling away and driving Changing lanes If you wish to move into the overtaking lane (in countries where traffic drives on the right, the passing lane is the left-hand lane), DIS- TRONIC PLUS assists you if: you are driving faster than 60 km/h DISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the dis- tance to a vehicle in front you have switched on the corresponding...
Page 192 Driving systems If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary. Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains stationary and you do not need to depress the brake. After a short period the vehicle is secured by the electric parking brake, thus relieving the service brake.
Page 193 Driving systems To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre- ments: briefly press the cruise control lever up : to the pressure point for a higher speed, or down ; for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
Page 194 Driving systems Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- To increase: turn control = in direc- vated tion ;. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. To decrease: turn control = in direc- tion :.
Page 195 Driving systems Select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic function DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- using the on-board computer ted if: page 237). you apply the electric parking brake or if the You will initially see the stored speed for vehicle is automatically secured with the electric parking brake about five seconds when you activate DIS- TRONIC PLUS.
Page 196 Driving systems Vehicles which are not driving in the mid- DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the dle of their lane vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage- way, because of its narrow width. The dis- tance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles which are not driving in the middle of their...
Page 197 Driving systems Variable SPEEDTRONIC vehicle is laden, you must select a lower gear in good time. By doing so, you will make use of Cruise control lever the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Page 198 Driving systems Selecting variable SPEEDTRONIC You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while the engine is running. Storing the current speed and calling up the last stored speed WARNING If you call up the stored speed and it is lower than the current speed, the vehicle deceler- ates.
Page 199 Driving systems trol lever up : past the pressure point for If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond a higher speed, or down ; for a lower the pressure point (kickdown), variable speed. SPEEDTRONIC is automatically deactivated, but only if your current speed does not differ by more than 20 km/h from the stored speed.
Page 200 Driving systems Important safety notes Activating the HOLD function WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply the HOLD function is deactivated by the accelerator pedal being depressed, e.g.
Page 201 Driving systems a system fault occurs If the activation conditions are no longer fulfilled, RACE START is cancelled. The mul- the power supply is not sufficient tifunction display shows the RACE START RACE START If a fault occurs, then the transmission may cancelled cancelled message.
Page 202 Driving systems Selecting comfort tuning After using it several times in short suc- cession, RACE START will be unavailable until a certain distance has been driven. Adaptive Damping System General notes The adjustable suspension system adapts to the particular driving conditions. Adjustment depends on your individual selection, i.e.
Page 203 Driving systems Important safety notes Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle height is adjusted to raised level. WARNING The vehicle is slightly lowered if you: Setting the normal level have selected the SPORT suspension tun- ing at normal level and switch off the engine Persons in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the underbody may thus become trapped.
Page 204 Driving systems Selecting sporty tuning Make sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start/ stop function. If indicator lamp ; ; is not lit: press but- ton :. Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec- ted the suspension setting for a comforta- ble driving style.
Page 205 Driving systems When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches. ! If you have selected the normal level and switched the engine off, the vehicle is low- ered.
Page 206 Driving systems Setting the normal level Selecting sporty tuning Make sure that the engine is running or that Make sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start/ it has been switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.
Page 207 Driving systems Make sure that the engine is running or that PARKTRONIC it has been switched off by the ECO start/ Important safety notes stop function. If indicator lamp ; ; is lit: press but- PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ton :.
Page 208 Driving systems Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function cor- General notes rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking PARKTRONIC does not take into account care not to scratch or damage them obstacles located: page 571).
Page 209 Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents. The warning display for the rear area is loca- ted on the cover behind the seats in the rear compartment. The warning display for each side of the vehi- cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg- ments.
Page 210 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
Page 211 Driving systems sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage ing Assist may therefore guide you into the the wheels or tyres. parking space too early. Active Parking Assist may also display spaces WARNING not suitable for parking, e.g.: If objects are located above the detection parking or stopping prohibitions range, Active Parking Assist may start to steer into the parking space too soon.
Page 212 Driving systems the driver's side must remain on. The turn far as possible. When doing so, also signal must remain switched on until you observe the PARKTRONIC messages. acknowledge the use of Active Parking Assist Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the by pressing the a button on the multi- continuous warning tone, if not before.
Page 213 Driving systems Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking Release the multifunction steering wheel. space being measured inaccurately. Reverse the vehicle or drive forwards, being The way your vehicle is positioned in the ready to brake at all times. Do not exceed a parking space after parking is dependent maximum speed of approximately 10 km/h on various factors.
Page 214 Driving systems Stop the movement of the multifunction behind your vehicle with guide lines in the steering wheel or steer yourself. COMAND display. Active Parking Assist will be cancelled at The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a once. The Park Assist cancelled Park Assist cancelled mes-...
Page 215 Driving systems Activating/deactivating the reversing camera To activate: make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Make sure that the function "show revers- ing camera display" is selected in COMAND Online ( page 322). Engage reverse gear. The area behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the COMAND display.
Page 216 Driving systems Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 0.25 m from the rear of the vehicle Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 212).
Page 217 Driving systems ing space until red guide line : reaches parking space marking ;. Keep the steering wheel in that position and reverse carefully. End of parking space White guide line without turning the steer- ing wheel Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 0.25 m from the rear of the vehicle Reversing with the steering wheel turned Reverse carefully until you have reached...
Page 218 Driving systems The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is ATTENTION ASSIST is reset and starts restricted, and warnings may be delayed or assessing your tiredness again when you con- not occur at all: tinue your journey if: if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the sur- you switch off the engine face is uneven or if there are potholes you take off your seat belt and open the...
Page 219 Driving systems Permanently showing detected traffic always have priority over the Speed Limit signs Assist display. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray there is glare, e.g. from the sun or from oncoming traffic the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity...
Page 220 Driving systems good time. Drive carefully and always adapt Night View Assist Plus your driving style to suit the prevailing road General notes and traffic conditions. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov- ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity...
Page 221 Driving systems Pedestrian and animal recognition is deacti- Night View Assist Plus can recognise larger vated at temperatures above 32 †. The spot- animals such as deer, cows or horses using light function and automatic activation are typical characteristics. then no longer active. The system does not detect: smaller animals, e.g.
Page 222 Driving systems red headlamps are deactivated at speeds the driving speed is at least 60 km/h below 5 km/h. The Night View image con- the "Adaptive Highbeam Assist" tinues to be displayed. page 133) or "Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS" function is activated Automatic activation reverse gear has not been engaged You can use COMAND Online to select the...
Page 223 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The picture quality of The windscreen is misted up on the inside. Night View Assist Plus Fold down camera cover ( page 572). has deteriorated. Demist the windscreen ( page 147).
Page 224 Driving systems WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: overtaking too closely on the side, placing them in the blind spot area if the difference in the speed of approach and overtaking is too great As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei- ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit- uations.
Page 225 Driving systems Indicator and warning display Visual and acoustic collision warning Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp When you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at side monitoring range, you receive a visual speeds below approximately 30 km/h.
Page 226 Driving systems ® is deactivated. a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected Activating Active Blind Spot Assist Make sure that the radar sensor system page 242) and Active Blind Spot Assist page 238) are activated in the on-board computer.
Page 227 Driving systems brakes can bring the vehicle back into the the windscreen is dirty, misted up, dam- original lane. aged or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera If you select km km in the Display unit Display unit Speed-/odometer...
Page 228 Driving systems able lane marking. Before this, a warning Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, must have been issued by means of intermit- especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist warns tent vibration through the steering wheel. In you or makes a lane-correcting brake appli- addition, a lane with lane markings on both cation.
Page 229 Driving systems Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist Activate Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on-board computer; to do so, select Standard Standard Adaptive Adaptive page 238). If you drive at speeds above 60 km/h and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphics display ( page 237) are shown in green.
Page 230 Useful information ......228 Important safety notes ....228 Displays and operation ....228 Menus and submenus ...... 231 Display messages ......247 Warning and indicator lamps ..274...
Page 231: Useful Information
Displays and operation times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. For an overview, see the instrument panel This Owner's Manual describes all mod- illustration ( page 40). els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press.
Page 232: Displays And Operation
Displays and operation At high outside temperatures and when driv- Operating the on-board computer ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise Overview to the end of the scale. Rev counter ! Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing so will damage the engine. The red band in the rev counter indicates the engine's overrevving range.
Page 233 Displays and operation Left control panel Adjusts the volume Calls up the menu and menu bar Mute Press briefly: Back button Scrolls through lists Press briefly: Selects a submenu or function In the Audio Audio menu: selects a Back stored station, an audio track or Switches off LINGUATRONIC;...
Page 234 Menus and submenus Serv. Serv. menu (service) ( page 238) Time ( page 312) Settings Settings menu ( page 239) Outside temperature or speed page 239) menu in AMG vehicles ( page 244) Text field = shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages.
Page 235 Menus and submenus the ignition has been switched off for more there is only a small amount of fuel left in the than four hours. fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle being refuelled C instead of the range. 999 hours have been exceeded. 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded.
Page 236: Menus And Submenus
Menus and submenus Change of direction announced without a If you reset the values in the "ECO dis- lane recommendation play", the values in the "From start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the "From start" trip computer, the values in the "ECO display"...
Page 237 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the naviga- DAB radio mode (Digital Audio Broadcast- tion system ing) ( page 462). O: you have reached the destination or an Audio player or audio media operation intermediate destination. New route... New route... Calculating route Calculating route:...
Page 238 Menus and submenus Video DVD operation Depending on the digital TV broadcaster, radio stations can also be received. The multifunction display shows TV (RADIO) (RADIO). Telephone menu Introduction WARNING Example: CD/DVD changer display Current scene Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle Switch on COMAND Online ( page 298).
Page 239 Mercedes Benz Service Centre If there is more than one number for a on the Internet at http:// particular name: press the 6 or a www.mercedes-benz.com/connect button to display the numbers. Press the 9 or : button to select the Accepting a call number you want to dial.
Page 240 Menus and submenus The assistance graphic shows: Assistance menu the é symbol when ATTENTION ASSIST Introduction page 214) is deactivated. the lane markings as bright lines when Active Lane Keeping Assist ( page 223) is activated. the Ä symbol when Speed Limit Assist page 215) is operational.
Page 241 Menus and submenus ® Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE Press the a button. Brake The current selection is displayed. To activate/deactivate: press the a ® PRE‑SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles button again. with DISTRONIC PLUS. For further information about Active Blind Press the = or ;...
Page 242 Menus and submenus Checking the tyre pressure electronically Press the : or 9 button to select the page 602) Display unit Speed-/odometer Display unit Speed-/odometer func- tion. Calling up the service due date You will see the selected setting: km km page 567) miles miles.
Page 243 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- Further information on the Intelligent Light ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. System ( page 131). Press the : or 9 button to select the Setting the dipped-beam headlamps for Lights Lights submenu.
Page 244 Menus and submenus Setting the brightness of the ambient around the vehicle are displayed in orange lighting in the multifunction display. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the a button to save the setting. ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu.
Page 245 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the steer- is displayed in orange in the multifunction ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu. display. Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the a button to save the setting. Lights Lights submenu.
Page 246 Menus and submenus Comfort Press the : or 9 button to select the Belt adjustment Belt adjustment function. Activating/deactivating the EASY- When the Belt adjustment Belt adjustment function is ENTRY/EXIT feature activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed in orange in the multifunction display. WARNING Press the a button to save the setting.
Page 247 Menus and submenus mirrors in using button :, they will not fold AMG menu in AMG vehicles out automatically ( page 121). AMG displays You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button :. If you have switched the function on and you fold the exterior mirrors in using the button on the door ( page 121), they will not fold out...
Page 248 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button to select ® SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP Interm. Time Interm. Time. (Electronic Stability Program) mode, the SPORT handling mode and the suspension Press a to confirm. setting. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds.
Page 249 Menus and submenus Lap evaluation Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are Lap time deleted. Average lap speed You cannot delete individual stored laps. If Lap length you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap Top speed during lap does not have to be reset.
Page 250: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
Page 251 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function and hill currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ start assist are temporarily unavailable. able See Owner's able See Owner's ®...
Page 252 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec- ted.
Page 253 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE‑SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. inoperative See inoperative See ® The adaptive brake lights, BAS PLUS and PRE‑SAFE Brake may Owner's Manual Owner's Manual...
Page 254 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not Release parking Release parking fulfilled ( page 176). brake brake You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
Page 255 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp is lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
Page 256 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake Parking Parking brake brake inop‐ inop‐ has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. erative erative The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g.
Page 257 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check brake pad Check brake pad wear wear PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE ® Important functions of PRE-SAFE have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g.
Page 258 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) is malfunctioning. The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. Restraint Restraint sys. sys. mal‐ mal‐ WARNING function Consult function Consult workshop workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
Page 259 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rear left indica‐ Rear left indica‐ Rear right Rear right indicator indicator The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 260 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Front Front left left parking parking lamp lamp Front Front right parking lamp right parking lamp The reversing lamp is faulty.
Page 261 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up up coolant coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so...
Page 262 ! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool- ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged. Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 263 Otherwise the engine will be damaged. Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station.
Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The vehicle is leaking oil. The display message is shown continuously. WARNING The vehicle's suspension settings may be affected. There is a risk of an accident. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Speed Speed Limit Limit Assist Assist Speed Limit Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐ Possible causes: able See Owner's able See Owner's the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision Manual Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
Page 266 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keep‐ Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inop- ing Assist cur‐ ing Assist cur‐ erative. Possible causes: rently rently unavailable unavailable the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog...
Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty. Assist inoperative Assist inoperative The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir- rors. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been Park Park Assist...
Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions DISTRONIC DISTRONIC PLUS PLUS cur‐ cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: rently rently unavailable unavailable the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual the sensors in the radiator trim and in the bumpers are dirty the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
Page 269 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Limit Limit While depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated. --- km/h --- km/h Cruise control Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. - - - km/h - - - km/h You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
Page 270 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre pressure Tyre pressure The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure Check tyres Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: you have changed the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and tyres the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is incorrect WARNING...
Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Check Check The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. tyre(s) tyre(s) A warning tone also sounds. WARNING Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase...
Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre Tyre press. press. monitor monitor Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐...
Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Risk of vehicle Risk of vehicle The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N or rolling rolling Transmission not Transmission not A warning tone also sounds. in P in P Shift the transmission to position P.
Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ð The power steering assistance is faulty. A warning tone also sounds. Power Power steering steering mal‐ mal‐ WARNING function See Own‐ function See Own‐ er's Manual er's Manual You will need to use more force to steer. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The on-board voltage is too low. Start the engine. Start engine See Start engine See Repeat the opening/closing process after approximately ten Owner's Manual Owner's Manual seconds ( page 104). The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row.
Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Â The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Key not detected Key not detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (red display message) centrally or start the engine.
Page 277: Warning And Indicator Lamps
Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ü The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt ( page 59).
Page 278 Warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The red brake system WARNING warning lamp is lit while Braking efficiency may be impaired. the engine is running. A There is a risk of an accident.
Page 279 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE‑SAFE The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the ® PRE‑SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and the engine is running.
Page 280 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS ® ® ® PLUS, ESP , PRE‑SAFE , PRE‑SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, The yellow ABS warning hill start assist and the adaptive brake lights, for example, are also lamp is lit while the unavailable.
Page 281 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Page 282 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ å ® ® ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE‑SAFE , PRE‑SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and the adaptive brake lights are unavail- ® The yellow ESP able due to a malfunction.
Page 283 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. The red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
Page 284 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty. The red coolant warn- ing lamp lights up while The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a the engine is running risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
Page 285 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may ing lamp comes on be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc- while the engine is run- tioning.
Page 286 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the warning notes ( page 565).
Page 287 Warning and indicator lamps Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning WARNING lamp (pressure loss/ With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- malfunction) is lit.
Page 288 Useful information ......286 Operating safety ....... 286 At a glance ......... 288 System settings ........ 310 Vehicle functions ......316 Navigation ......... 323 Telephone .......... 387 Online and Internet functions ..432 Audio ..........462 Video ..........501 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..519...
Page 289: Useful Information
You could then lose control of the can obtain further information from a vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Only operate these devices if road traffic con- ditions permit. If you are unsure about the...
Page 290: Operating Safety
This data is of an exclusively technical nature Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use and can be used to: a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. In partic- assist in recognising and rectifying faults ular, work relevant to safety or on safety- and defects related systems must be carried out at a analyse vehicle functions, e.g.
Page 291: At A Glance
COMAND Online system may differ from COMAND control panel with a single DVD that in the descriptions and illustrations. drive or DVD changer Should you have any questions concerning COMAND controller ( page 296) equipment and operation, please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 292 At a glance You can use COMAND Online to operate the following main functions: the navigation system the audio function the telephone function the video function the system settings online and Internet functions the Digital Owner's Manual (availability depends on the vehicle model) You can call up the main functions: using the corresponding function buttons using the main function bar in the COMAND...
Page 293 At a glance Display overview Example display for radio Status bar Calls up the audio menu Main function bar Display/selection window Radio menu bar Status bar : displays the time, the current mobile phone network provider and the signal strength. If the traffic announcement function is switched on, the .
Page 294 At a glance Menu overview Navi Audio Telephone Video System Symbol ® ® Route settings Radio Telephone Calls up the Calls up the system Digital Own- menu er's Manual (availability depends on the vehicle model) Map settings Disc Address Video DVD Calls up book COMAND...
Page 295 At a glance System menu overview System Time SplitView Consump- Seat Display off tion Display settings Operates Calls up the Changes Switches Switches COMAND fuel con- the driver/ off the dis- the auto- functions sumption front- play matic time from the display passenger settings...
Page 296 At a glance Switching the COMAND display on/off Press the W function button. Select System System in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. In both cases, the system menu appears. To switch off: select Display off Display off...
Page 297 At a glance COMAND control panel Function Page Function Page Switches to radio mode Calls up the telephone basic menu: Switches wavebands • Telephony via the Blue- Switches to DAB radio ® tooth interface mode • Telephony via telephone Switches to navigation ®...
Page 298 At a glance Function Page Function Page Selects a station using the Switches COMAND Online station list (FM and DAB on/off radio mode) Adjusts the volume Sets a station using the sta- SD memory card slot tion search function Fast forward Calls up the system menu Selects the next track Accepts a call...
Page 299 At a glance COMAND controller Example of operation In the instructions, operating sequences are Overview described as follows: Press the $ button. Radio mode is activated. Select Radio Radio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Page 300 At a glance To exit the menu: briefly press the % Operating COMAND Online back button. Selecting a main function COMAND Online changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode. To call up the basic display: press and hold the % back button.
Page 301 At a glance Selecting the menu of a main function Selecting a menu item Select the station by turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. The station is set. Basic functions of COMAND Online Switching COMAND Online on/off Press the q control knob.
Page 302 At a glance Switching Traffic Programme and naviga- Adjusting the volume for traffic tion announcements off and back on announcements and navigation again announcements To switch Traffic Programme off: press You can adjust the volume of traffic and nav- igation announcements independently, rela- and hold the 8 button until the .
Page 303 At a glance Press the $ button. The balance function is used to control The radio display appears. You will hear the whether the sound is louder on the driver's or last station played on the last waveband on the front-passenger side. selected.
Page 304 At a glance ® ® harman/kardon Logic 7 Surround Sound system video DVD (PCM, dts and Dolby Digital audio formats) Because many DVDs contain both stereo and multichannel audio formats, it may be neces- sary to set the audio format ( page 515).
Page 305 At a glance Bang & Olufsen sound system Please note the following: for the opti- mum audio experience for all passengers ® when Logic7 is switched on, the balance should be set to the centre of the vehicle interior. You will achieve the best sound results by playing high-quality audio and video DVDs.
Page 306 At a glance ® When playing back music from an iPod the bit rate should also be at least 224 kbit/s. For optimum playback quality: Deactivate the "EQ" setting on the ® iPod Surround-sound playback does not func- tion for mono signal sources, such as the medium wave range in radio mode.
Page 307 At a glance Option 2 Select and confirm W with the COMAND controller. Slide Z V the COMAND controller repeat- The letter is added to in the data field. edly until the character bar disappears. Repeat the process until the name has Select the data field by sliding ZVÆ...
Page 308 At a glance Changing the character set To delete an entry: press and hold the $ button on the control panel until the While making an entry in the input menu entire entry has been deleted. page 404): Select the p symbol and press W to Select the F symbol and press and hold W confirm.
Page 309 At a glance Call up the town list with the character bar Character bar E shows the letters still page 327). available for selection in black D. These The alphabetically sorted town list shows can be selected. In the example, the letter the first available entries.
Page 310 At a glance Example: key l: To accept the first list entry: press and hold W the COMAND controller until the press once = A address entry menu appears. press twice = B The accepted list entry is shown there. press three times = C Wait until the character display goes out.
Page 311 At a glance Different media can be used on the driver and front-passenger sides as long as they use different media sources. Example: if a medium from the DVD changer is being played on the driver's side, then another medium that is also played from the DVD changer cannot be played separately on the front-passenger side.
Page 312 ; switches to off. play, and display ; switches to off. Select ® in the main function bar with the remote control. A menu appears. Select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps with the remote control. You see the selection of Mercedes-Benz Apps.
Page 313 Adjust the brightness by turning cVd the the message: Accept the navigation Accept the navigation COMAND controller and press W to con- data from Mercedes-Benz Apps? data from Mercedes-Benz Apps? firm. Display design System settings Your COMAND Online display features opti-...
Page 314 System settings Select Format Format and press W to confirm. Design Explanation The # symbols show the current settings. Day design Day design The display is set perma- Set the format by turning c V d the nently to day design. COMAND controller and press W to con- firm.
Page 315 System settings To change manually: select ON ON Select Set time manually Set time manually and press W to confirm. press W to confirm. Set the time by turning c V d the COMAND To change to automatic time: select controller and press W to confirm.
Page 316 System settings improve voice recognition. See the separate ported by LINGUATRONIC, English will be operating instructions. selected. Press the W button. Select System System by turning cVd the ® Bluetooth settings COMAND controller and press W to con- ® General information about Bluetooth firm.
Page 317 System settings You can select the following predefined func- Using this function, you can: tions in a menu: transfer your personal COMAND data from SplitView on/off SplitView on/off: you can switch the one system/vehicle to another screen view for the front passenger on or make a backup copy of your personal data off.
Page 318: System Settings
System settings Importing/exporting data Enter a 4-digit PIN, select¬and press W to confirm. You will be prompted to enter the PIN again. Re-enter the PIN, select ¬ and press W to confirm. The PIN prompt now protects your personal data from unwanted export. If you deactivate your PIN protection, you will first be prompted to enter your PIN.
Page 319 Vehicle functions mended before handing over or selling the vehicle, for example. Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in the MUSIC REGISTER, will be deleted. You can also delete music files from the MUSIC REGISTER using the "Delete all music files"...
Page 320: Vehicle Functions
Vehicle functions Calling up the climate status display is Climate control status display dependent on the climate control system in your vehicle. Example settings for the defrost function (top) and for the climate mode in automatic mode To hide the display: turn or press the Example: the climate control status display in the COMAND display COMAND controller.
Page 321 Vehicle functions To call up the full-screen display: press Details on the displays: the W button. for vehicles except AMG vehicles; see the In the system menu, slide ZV the separate vehicle Owner's Manual COMAND controller up until the Full Full for AMG vehicles;...
Page 322 Vehicle functions Selecting the seat Slide cVd or turn ZVÆ the COMAND Con- troller and press W to confirm. To exit the menu: press the % back button. Adjusting the seat contour in the lumbar region of the seat backrest The availability of this function depends on the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
Page 323 Vehicle functions Select the seat ( page 319). Select Seat sides Seat sides by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. A scale appears. Slide cVd or turn ZVÆ the COMAND Con- troller and press W to confirm. To exit the menu: press the % back button.
Page 324 Vehicle functions The values stand for: Slide cVd or turn ZVÆ the COMAND Con- troller and press W to confirm. - backrest and seat cushion are heated The massage function runs for approx- equally to the maximum level imately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the - the heat output to the seat cush- setting.
Page 325 Vehicle functions Resetting all adjustments For further information on the reversing camera, see separate vehicle Owner's Manual. Press the W function button. The system menu appears. Select Settings Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm.
Page 326: Navigation
Navigation To switch off the display: select Back Back map does not correspond to the actual con- ditions. For example, a route may have been press W to confirm or press the % but- diverted or the direction of a one-way street ton.
Page 327 Navigation deactivated as soon as the vehicle speed drops below approximately 3 km/h. When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made. This will be indicated by the fact that certain menu items are greyed out and cannot be selected. The following entries are not possible, for example: entering the destination town and street...
Page 328 Navigation You can select the following route types: Basic settings Fast Fast route route: COMAND Online calculates a Setting route type and route options route with the shortest (minimised) journey time. Dynamic route Dynamic route: is the same route type as Fast route Fast route.
Page 329 Navigation To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND You can only enter those towns, streets, controller. postcodes etc. that are stored in the digital map. This means that for some countries, you cannot enter postcodes, for example. Destination entry This step-by-step example of how to enter an address uses the following example data: Important safety notes...
Page 330 Navigation able. The Postcode Postcode menu item will not be by turning cVd the COMAND controller available unless the digital map contains and press W to confirm. postcodes. Slide ZV the COMAND controller once or Entering the country, city, street, house twice.
Page 331 Navigation List of towns as selection list Street list with character bar Option 2: town list as selection list Option 1: street list with character bar Select BERLIN BERLIN by turning cVd the Enter UNSTRUTSTRASSE UNSTRUTSTRASSE. Entering charac- COMAND controller and press W to con- ters using town input as an example firm.
Page 332 Navigation Starting route calculation COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. You will see the house number list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2). Address entry menu with destination address Destination address To start route calculation You can now have COMAND Online calculate House number list with character bar...
Page 333 Navigation Select No No and press W to confirm. Call up the address entry menu If you select Yes, COMAND Online will stop page 326). route guidance and start route calculation Select Postcode Postcode in the address entry menu for the new destination. by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ...
Page 334 Navigation appears again. You can now complete the address, e.g. by entering a street. If COMAND Online cannot assign the post- code unambiguously to a specific address, the address entry menu also appears again. The postcode is automatically entered. You can now enter the street for a more precise location.
Page 335 Navigation Option 1: junction list with character bar COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Enter a junction. Entering characters using town input as an example ( page 305). Select From memory From memory and press W to con- firm.
Page 336 Navigation To start route calculation: select Start Start and press W to confirm. Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins ( page 329). Further information on the "Last destina- tions" memory ( page 371). Entering a destination using the map Calling up the map Starting route calculation To start route calculation: select...
Page 337 Navigation Entering a destination using geo-coor- Moving the map and selecting the desti- nation dinates Call up the destination entry via the map page 333). To scroll the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller. To set the map scale: as soon as you turn cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar appears.
Page 338 COF‐ accept the navigation data sent accept the navigation data sent FEE SHOP SHOP. You can also use the destination via Mercedes-Benz Apps? via Mercedes-Benz Apps? entry options to enter waypoints. Street View Creating waypoints Waypoint menu (with destination, without way-...
Page 339 Navigation Select Way points Way points and press W to con- Selection Step firm. From last desti‐ From last desti‐ Select a destina- The destination is entered into the way- nations nations tion from the list points menu. The waypoints are not yet of last destina- entered.
Page 340 Navigation Waypoint menu with two waypoint entries To accept the waypoint: confirm OK OK pressing W. Editing waypoints When you have accepted the waypoint, it is You can: entered in the waypoint menu. change waypoints To display the details: select Details Details change the sequence in the waypoint menu...
Page 341 Navigation Searching for a filling station when the To change a waypoint: select Edit Edit from fuel level is low the menu and press W to confirm. If the reserve fuel warning is displayed, you Change the address, e.g. the town and will see the message: Fuel tank reserve Fuel tank reserve...
Page 342 Navigation To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination in the navigation sys- tem menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm.
Page 343 Navigation Defining the position for the POI search Selection Characteristic Instructions Near destina‐ Near destina‐ Entry is only possible Select Near Near destination destination from the POI tion tion when route guidance is menu and press W to confirm. active. Select a POI category ( page 341).
Page 344 Navigation Searching by POI category Example: POI search near the current position The POI search is cancelled when 50 POIs POI category list have been found. Calling up the POI menu ( page 338). COMAND Online searches within a radius of After entering a town, the POI category list approximately 100 km.
Page 345 Navigation The search results display the following infor- Select the POI in the POI list by turning mation: cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. an arrow that shows the linear direction to The full address of the POI selected the POI appears.
Page 346 Navigation Depending on your selection, you can select If there are POIs, you will see a message to all available POIs on the digital map or the this effect. POIs in the vicinity of the selected position. You also see this message if you have selected the No No symbols symbols...
Page 347 Navigation Settings Selection Explanation Calling up the "Personal POIs" menu ª Not Clas‐ Not Clas‐ Standard entry for per- sified sified sonal POIs ª COMAND COMAND Personal POIs (destina- Online Online tions, routes) that you have imported via the online function page 446).
Page 348 Navigation Call up the "Personal POIs" menu page 344). In the "Personal POIs" menu, select Vis‐ Vis‐ ual warning for personal POIs ual warning for personal POIs press W to confirm. The menu displays the available categories. Select a category and press W to confirm. This will switch the visual warning for all personal POIs of this category on O or off ª, depending on the previous setting.
Page 349 Navigation Managing personal POIs Option 2 Call up the "Personal POIs" menu Insert the SD memory card ( page 472). page 344). To switch to navigation mode: press the Select Manage personal POIs Manage personal POIs in the Ø button. menu and press W to confirm.
Page 350 Navigation Selecting as the destination In the example, the COMAND COMAND Online Online category is selected. Insert the SD memory card ( page 472). The personal POIs received are displayed. To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
Page 351 You can also subsequently obtain travel Select No No and press W to confirm. guide data from the Mercedes-Benz Acces- If you select Yes, the personal POI is accep- sory webshop. ted as the destination. The travel guide offers you tourist destina-...
Page 352 Navigation To switch to navigation mode: press the Select Destination Destination in the navigation sys- tem menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning Ø button. cVd the COMAND controller and press W To show the menu bar: press W the to confirm.
Page 353 Navigation Select Travel Travel guide guide and press W to con- Menu item Explanation firm. Settings Settings In the settings, you can No destination has been entered yet: select which selectable select Current position Current position, Using map Using map travel guide data is shown Topics Topics.
Page 354 Navigation Call up the travel guide ( page 349). playing an audio file Select a search position, e.g. Using map Using map. calling up the destination The map appears. To start route calculation: select Start Start Select Details Details and press W to confirm. and press W to confirm.
Page 355 Navigation Those roads, for example, that are closed to through-traffic. roads that have time restrictions (e.g. closed on Sundays and public holidays) are considered for route guidance on days when they are open. For this purpose, the relevant times must be correctly stored in the database.
Page 356 Navigation Example of a display without a change of direction Example: change-of-direction phase Current vehicle position (the tip of the tri- angle indicates the vehicle’s direction of Route (highlighted in blue) travel) Current vehicle position Graphic representation of the distance to Current road the next change of direction Map orientation selected...
Page 357 Navigation Display and description of lane recom- Non-recommended lanes (light brown or mendations light grey) Current vehicle position (the tip of the tri- Lane Night angle indicates the vehicle’s direction of design design travel) Recommended lane Dark Light On multi-lane roads, COMAND Online can dis- blue blue In this lane, you will...
Page 358 Navigation Navigation announcements During the change of direction, additional lanes may appear. These are displayed differ- Repeating navigation announcements ently. Navigation messages should guide you during the journey without distracting you from traf- fic conditions or driving. Always use this func- tion as a guide instead of the map display.
Page 359 Navigation Switching announcements and audio To switch to navigation mode: press the fadeout on/off Ø button. Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by To show the menu: press W the COMAND sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller.
Page 360 Navigation Destination or area of destination The total length of the section that can be reached blocked is defined by the digital map. The menu items are available accordingly. When you reach your destination, COMAND Online displays a chequered flag and route To start route calculation: select Start Start...
Page 361 Navigation To start route guidance using the selec- ted alternative route: select Start Start press W to confirm. COMAND Online begins route guidance on the selected alternative route. Route information Displaying destination information Example: destination information The example shows information on distance, Examples for route 1 (above) and route 4 (eco estimated time of arrival and estimated route)
Page 362 Navigation If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND To close the route overview: select Back Back Online and a phone number is included in and press W to confirm. the destination information, you can call it Route demonstration page 390). Route overview You can use the route overview to move along the active route section by section and view...
Page 363 Navigation This is often the case with routes which are drawn up using other map data and imported via the online function, e.g.: routes from the Google™ Local Search page 442) routes from the destination/route down- load ( page 446) Calling up the Routes menu Example: route demonstration stopped Display of street name and city when...
Page 364 Navigation To view a demonstration of the route on Call up the Routes menu ( page 360). the map: select Demo Demo by turning cVd the To start recording : select Start Start COMAND controller and press W to con- recording recording in the Routes menu by turning...
Page 365 Navigation Route guidance to a destination that is not Select Swap Swap in the menu by turning cVd on a digitised road the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. To delete a route: select Delete Delete in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND con- troller and press W to confirm.
Page 366 Navigation tance to the destination. The arrow shows the Dynamic route guidance compass heading to the actual destination. Traffic report services The route is highlighted blue, starting from the last recognised street the vehicle was on You can receive traffic reports from Live Traf- before it left the map.
Page 367 If you do not wish to send your vehicle's the symbol "TMC". If there is no reception, no positions, contact a Mercedes-Benz Ser- symbol is displayed. vice Centre. Please note that by switching...
Page 368 Navigation Traffic reports on the map To set the map scale: turn cVd the COMAND controller until the desired map scale is set. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map; turning anti-clockwise zooms in. Displaying traffic reports Calling up traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø...
Page 369 Navigation To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Traffic Traffic in the navigation system menu by turning the c COMAND controller Vd and press W to confirm. Select Traffic symbol information Traffic symbol information and press W to confirm. To show the next/previous incident: select Next...
Page 370 Navigation Displaying all traffic reports You can select from the following text reader properties: language ( page 313) text reader speed ( page 312) To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
Page 371 Navigation Option 1: destination memory list with cVd COMAND controller and press W to character bar confirm. Select Read traffic messages auto‐ Read traffic messages auto‐ matically matically and press W to confirm. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.
Page 372 Navigation Selecting the home address for route If you select New entry entry, you are also guidance offered the option of entering the home address for the first time. You can then Proceed as described under "Selecting a save the home address without having to destination from the destination memory"...
Page 373 Navigation Select From last Destinations From last Destinations press W to confirm. The list of previous destinations appears. Select a destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. The destination address is shown. Select Save Save and press W to confirm.
Page 374 Navigation will appear asking whether you wish to Select From memory From memory and press W to con- overwrite the existing data. firm. You will see the destination memory list Select No No and press W to confirm. either with the character bar (option 1) or If you select Yes, COMAND Online stores as a selection list (option 2).
Page 375 Navigation Storing a destination permanently in COMAND controller and press W to con- the destination memory firm. Select From last destinations From last destinations Proceed as described in the "From the list press W to confirm. of previous destinations" section The list of previous destinations appears.
Page 376 Navigation Hiding the crosshair and centring the map instrument cluster; see the separate vehicle on the vehicle position or destination Owner's Manual. Press the % back button twice. To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND The crosshair disappears and the map is controller and, when the Full screen Full screen...
Page 377 Navigation Setting the map orientation Select Map settings settings and press W to con- firm. To show the menu: press W the COMAND The map settings menu appears. controller. Map orientation Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Page 378 Navigation Select POI symbols symbols on on map and press W tries. However, not all POIs are available in to confirm. all countries. As a result, certain POI sym- bols may not be displayed on the map, even The following settings are possible: if the symbol display is switched on.
Page 379 Navigation Compass view on the map Geo-coordinate display Current height above average sea level (rounded to the nearest 10 m) Current vehicle position: latitude coordi- nates Current vehicle position: longitude coor- To show the menu: press W the COMAND dinates controller.
Page 380 Navigation Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by To switch to navigation mode: press the sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND Ø button. controller and press W to confirm. To show the menu: press W the COMAND Select Map settings settings...
Page 381 Navigation Speed Limit Assist It is available for the 50 m and 100 m map scales. Information and requirements The data required for displaying buildings is If COMAND Online supports Speed Limit not available for all towns. Assist and the function is switched on in COMAND Online, it can show the permissible speed limit in the COMAND display.
Page 382 Navigation Select Speed Speed Limit Limit Assist Assist and press W Select Using map Using map, From memory From memory From From to confirm. personal POIs personal POIs and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous status, switch If you select Using map Using map, the map with the...
Page 383 Navigation Available positions in the list are named Empty Empty and are shown in grey. Select Avoid new area Avoid new area by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. To adjust the size of the square: turn cVd the COMAND controller.
Page 384 Navigation To confirm the change: press W the COMAND controller. The list appears and the change is entered. Deleting a set area Call up the area list ( page 380). Select an entry in the list by turning cVd the COMAND controller. Slide VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Page 385 Navigation Select Position Position in the navigation system menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Country information Country information and press W to confirm. When the connection has been made, the available country information appears.
Page 386 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on request. Information about new versions of the digital The update is performed only by a Mercedes- map can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Benz Service Centre for European map data. Service Centre. You can have the digital map...
Page 387 Navigation If you select No, the process will be cancel- led. Enter the activation code. After entering the activation code cor- rectly, COMAND Online starts updating the digital map. Once the update is finished, you will see a message. To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller.
Page 388 Navigation Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND Online is Route guidance is cancelled if you interrupt the journey for more unable to continue than two hours. route guidance after "Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle. the journey has been "Continuing route guidance"...
Page 389 To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller. DVD containing the dig- Eject the DVD. ital map is incompatible Have the system database checked at a Mercedes-Benz Service with the system soft- Centre. ware. Problem...
Page 390 Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down. Restart the update. COMAND Online's integrated hard disk is defective. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND Online asks The digital map is secured with an activation code.
Page 391 Further information on the following topics no longer be able to use the telephone, or you can be obtained from your Mercedes-Benz may have to wait before using it in the follow- Service Centre or on the Internet at http:// ing situations: www.mercedes-benz.com/connect:...
Page 392 Bluetooth -capable Not all mobile phones available on the mobile phone is required. market are equally suitable. Further infor- mation on suitable mobile phones and mobile phone brackets can be obtained at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on...
Page 393 Device-specific information on authorising ® and connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile phones can be found on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ connect. When you authorise a new mobile phone, it is connected automatically. You can authorise up to 15 mobile phones. If the mobile phone supports PBAP (Phone...
Page 394 Telephone Select Search for phones Search for phones and press the external authorisation may be necessary W button to confirm. page 392). A message appears. When you call up the phone list again, de- Select Start search Start search and press the W authorised devices will be removed from button to confirm.
Page 395 If you want to re-authorise a mobile phone period. Repeat the procedure. following de-authorisation, you can select a different passkey. Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authori- sation in COMAND Online and on the mobile phone ( page 393). Subsequent authorisation may otherwise fail.
Page 396 De-authorising (de-registering) a mobile the mobile phone and in COMAND Online phone (Secure Simple Pairing). Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authorisa- With both options, you see the prompt Do Do tion in COMAND Online and on the mobile you want to authorise <device you want to authorise <device...
Page 397 Telephone ® Select the list symbol to the right of the Telephone basic menu (Bluetooth entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- interface) ler and press W to confirm. Basic menu display Select De-authorise De-authorise and press W to con- firm.
Page 398 Telephone downloading of text messages from the Blue- message appears. Approximately two minutes after switching on COMAND Online, ® tooth phone must have been completed. a prompt will appear asking whether you wish The menu item is otherwise greyed out. Fur- ®...
Page 399 Once the mobile phone has been authorised, you can optimise the transmission and recep- tion volume settings. To find out about the best possible settings for your mobile phone, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or visit http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ connect. Example: incoming call...
Page 400 Telephone If there is an entry for the caller in the phone To make a call: select ° in the character book, you will also see the name. bar and press W to confirm. If the phone number is not transferred or the "Hide data"...
Page 401 Telephone Option 1: Switching the hands-free microphone on/ Press one of the number keys for longer This function is also available during an active than two seconds. phone call. The telephone basic menu displays the selected entry. This initiates dialling. Call up the telephone basic menu page 394).
Page 402 Telephone characters in the character bar, pressing W The system behaviour after accepting the to confirm each of them. incoming call depends on your mobile phone. The mobile phone supports the call waiting Press the corresponding key on the ® function (via Bluetooth ) when: COMAND Online number keypad.
Page 403 Telephone Symbol for making a second call Active call Call on hold Select symbol : by turning cVd the Interconnects the call on hold and the COMAND controller and press W to con- active call to create a conference call. firm.
Page 404 This allows you to place a call to the Select symbol : and press W to confirm. Mercedes-Benz Service hotline ( page 427). You can now switch between the new par- The phone book of the mobile phone is auto-...
Page 405 Telephone Sym- Explanation Ã Contact imported from a mobile phone that supports PBAP ¯ Entry which has been imported from the SD memory card or USB device ® Entry imported via the Bluetooth ® interface You can also call up the telephone book with the multifunction steering wheel, see Searching for a phone book entry the separate vehicle Owner's Manual.
Page 406 Telephone Searching with the number keypad To return to the phone book using the character bar: select & in the list and You determine the first letter of the entry you press W to confirm. are looking for with the first character you enter.
Page 407 Telephone If you select No, the process will be cancel- COMAND controller and press W to con- led. firm. The entry is created in the phone book and in the address book. Creating a new entry in the phone book Adding to a phone book entry You can add telephone numbers to an exist- ing phone book entry.
Page 408 Telephone Opening the call list and selecting an Using call lists entry Introduction Press the % function button. While the telephone is being used, Select Call lists Call lists in the telephone basic COMAND Online stores individual lists for menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the both incoming and outgoing calls (including COMAND controller and press W to con- missed calls).
Page 409 Telephone Displaying details from a list entry Phone category Display (phone book and address COMAND Online can also show a shortened book) list entry in full. Select a list entry by turning cVd the Not classified Not classified COMAND controller. ¬...
Page 410 Telephone i Save Select Call lists Call lists in the telephone basic Save is shown in grey if the selected list menu by turning cVd the COMAND con- entry has already been saved. troller and press W to confirm. Select Add telephone no.
Page 411 Telephone Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- ler and press W to confirm. Select Assign speed dial preset Assign speed dial preset press W to confirm. The speed dial list appears. The selected phone book entry appears at the top.
Page 412 Delete all speed dial presets Delete all speed dial presets in the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the "Speed dial" menu by turning cVd the Internet at http://www.mercedes- COMAND controller and press W to con- benz.com/connect.
Page 413 Telephone Reading a text message (SMS) by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Call up the text message (SMS) inbox page 409) Select Display Display text text and press W to con- firm. Select a text message in the text message The view changes.
Page 414 Telephone Using phone numbers in the text Adding the sender of a text message to an address book entry Press W the COMAND controller while the text message is being displayed. Select Save number Save number and press W to con- firm.
Page 415 Telephone 1,500 entries each are reserved in the COMAND controller and press W to con- address book for: firm. Select Address book Address book from the menu and contacts from the mobile phone press W to confirm. contacts that you create in COMAND Online or import from other sources The remaining 1,000 entries are assigned...
Page 416 Telephone Searching for an address book entry Input menu with data fields Selected data field with cursor Search menu with character bar Character bar ¥ Address book entry Enter characters ( page 303) L Complete address data from the nav- igation system Save the entry ( page 304)
Page 417 Telephone Displaying details for an address book Showing the details of an address book entry entry Select the list symbol to the right of the Selecting an entry entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- ler and press W to confirm. Select Details Details...
Page 418 Telephone Storing a phone number as a speed dial Changing the category of a telephone number data field number Display details for an address book entry Display details for an address book entry page 414). page 414). Select the telephone number data field. Select the phone number data field by turn- Select the list symbol to the right of the ing cVd the COMAND controller.
Page 419 Telephone Enter the destination address Select Voice Voice tag and press W to confirm. page 326) Select Delete Delete and press W to confirm. Start route guidance. A deletion prompt appears. The navigable address is added to the Select No No and press the 9 button to address book entry automatically.
Page 420 Telephone Importing from the memory card or USB The d symbol is replaced by the ¥ sym- device bol. Entries imported from the memory card or Importing contacts from a USB device have the ¯ symbol. The following conditions must be fulfilled in Information and requirements order to import vCards: You can import contacts (vCards) from the...
Page 421 Telephone Deleting contacts ® Receiving vCards via Bluetooth Select Address book Address book in the address book or, if the telephone basic menu is shown, select Telephone Telephone by sliding VÆ and turn- ing cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Page 422 Telephone Select in the telephone basic menu by not displayed, even if there is an address sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND book entry for the entered number. controller and press W to confirm. The call list is hidden. A menu appears.
Page 423 Telephone The following functions are available in COMAND Online: press the % repeat- COMAND Online when the module is used: edly until the telephone basic menu appears ( page 394). hands-free mode Module: to install ( page 420). data modem mode ( page 423) Press and hold button ;.
Page 424 (SAP profile) can be found on the Internet at: When you use your mobile phone with the module and COMAND Online for the first http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect time, you must search for and authorise it. If your mobile phone has already been author- ised, it will be connected automatically.
Page 425 Telephone Searching for a mobile phone request on the mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions). To call up the telephone basic menu in COMAND Online: press the % button In COMAND Online, enter the PIN of the one or more times. SIM card and confirm, if necessary.
Page 426 Telephone To select Connect device Connect device in the basic telephone menu: turn and press the con- troller. Select SAP telephones telephones. ® You will see the Bluetooth names of mobile phones that are already authorised. Select the desired mobile phone. To select the list symbol on the right-hand side next to the message: slide VY and press the controller.
Page 427 Telephone obtained from the mobile phone network pro- telephone calls or send and receive text mes- vider. sages when abroad. Network provider restriction is deactivated in Activating phone number transmission: the standard setting. Enter the number "00031" in the telephone To deactivate network provider restric- basic menu.
Page 428 Bluetooth entries in the phone memory, the phone (SAP profile) can be found on the Internet at: book entries from the SIM card are impor- http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect ted. Conditions A list of mobile phones which are compatible The module is connected with the mobile ®...
Page 429 Telephone Charging a mobile phone Deleting call lists Enter the number "0002" in the telephone basic menu. Press the 6 button. The call lists stored in the module are reset and will no longer appear starting with the next phone book transfer. The call lists of the connected mobile phone are not deleted.
Page 430 Czech Republic tance at the touch of a button – around the Hungary clock. For any queries about the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz Contact offers a fast and easy Calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer connecting call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- Centre tomer Centre. You can request an appoint-...
Page 431 Centre for further information on Mercedes-Benz Contact Accident Assistance Mercedes-Benz Contact, the range of serv- is a supplement to the Mercedes-Benz emer- ices offered and on using the function. gency call system ( page 429). If an emer- gency call to the Mercedes-Benz emergency...
Page 432 MAP profile (Mes- is simultaneously transmitted by text mes- sage Access Profile) for sending text mes- sage and DTMF to the Mercedes-Benz emer- sages, or gency call centre. The Mercedes-Benz emer- if the vehicle is equipped with permanently...
Page 433 Requirement: the ignition is switched on. tages: If restraint systems have been triggered dur- the mobile phone is protected from any ing an accident, the Mercedes-Benz emer- mechanical damage in the event of an gency call system can automatically dial the accident.
Page 434 Press W the COMAND controller. ! If an emergency call has been made: pro- The emergency call to the Mercedes-Benz vided the road and traffic conditions at the emergency call centre is triggered. accident site allow it, remain in the vehicle...
Page 435 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is You must observe the legal requirements for operational the country in which you are currently driving If the Mercedes-Benz emergency call is avail- when operating COMAND Online. able, you see the SOS READY READY...
Page 436 ® if the Bluetooth function is switched off in benz.com/connect or from your COMAND Online Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ® if the Bluetooth function is switched off on If you use incorrect access data, addi- the mobile phone while you are using Blue- tional costs may be incurred.
Page 437 Online and Internet functions A selected/manually set mobile phone net- work provider is only valid for the mobile phone connected when the selection/setting is made. The mobile phone network provider is set automatically upon reconnection. When you are driving your vehicle in a dif- ferent country and using the online and Internet functions on COMAND Online, you may incur additional costs (roaming fees).
Page 438 Online and Internet functions COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. You will see a message informing you that automatic configuration is possible. Select and press W to confirm. Option 2: In the list of mobile phone network provid- ers, select Autom.
Page 439 Online and Internet functions again each time the mobile phone is con- To edit the access data: proceed as nected ( page 434). described for manually entering the access data ( page 437). When you confirm the edited access data, the list of mobile phone network providers appears and displays the selected provider.
Page 440 Online and Internet functions Explanation of the access data The currently selected access settings (# dot in front of the entry) are used for the connec- Input field Meaning ted mobile phone. To return to the carousel view: press the Provider: Provider: Name of the provider to...
Page 441 Online and Internet functions COMAND controller and press W to con- Input field Meaning firm. DNS address: address: The DNS addresses The input menu for the phone number (Domain Name Service) appears. can be negotiated auto- matically or entered man- ually.
Page 442 Online and Internet functions Managing access data of the mobile Manual Manual: uses the entries in DNS 1 and DNS phone network provider Overview The access data of the mobile phone network provider can be: edited copied, then edited and accepted for a new provider name deleted Changes that you make to the access...
Page 443 The carousel view appears. A prompt appears asking whether you wish Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND con- to delete the access data. troller until the Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps Select No No and press W to confirm. panel or a favourite is brought to the front, if these have been previously created page 459).
Page 444 Can‐ Can‐ by turning c V d the COMAND controller by pressing W. and press W to confirm. A list with active Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. Press the ~ button on COMAND Online or on the multifunction steering wheel. Bring the...
Page 445 Online and Internet functions Searching Selecting a search position Entry restriction It is only possible to enter a search term in the input menu when the vehicle is stationary. Entering a search term After a search term has been entered and confirmed, a menu appears.
Page 446 Online and Internet functions Using search results To call up a destination: select Call Call with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You then switch to the telephone function and make the call ( page 397). You then switch to the telephone function and make the call.
Page 447 Online and Internet functions Popular searches Search history This function allows you to search using pre- This function offers you the previous search defined search criteria. queries. Bring Popular searches Popular searches in the local Bring Search history Search history in the Local search search menu to the front by turning cVd menu to the front by turning cVd the...
Page 448 Click "More" at the destination. Click on "Send". Click "Send to vehicle". Bring the Destination/route download Destination/route download Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle panel to the front and press W to confirm. brand. With Exit Exit, you quit the destination/route Enter the vehicle identification number.
Page 449 Online and Internet functions To call up a POI: confirm the entry by To save as a personal POI: confirm As As pressing W. personal POI personal POI by pressing W the COMAND controller. You can use the function if: The entry is saved as a personal POI on the a mobile phone is connected SD memory card.
Page 450 Mercedes-Benz Apps is brought to the Displaying additional information front and press W to confirm. The Mercedes-Benz Apps carousel view In addition to the current temperatures, you appears. can also display information such as humidity Turn cVd the COMAND controller until and air quality (if the information is available).
Page 451 Online and Internet functions Option 2: selecting the location in the COMAND controller and press W to con- weather map firm. Call up the weather map and move to the If a route has been calculated, you can desired location ( page 448).
Page 452 Introduction page 448). You can select options for the following Select View View by turning cVd the COMAND Mercedes-Benz Apps on COMAND Online: controller and press W to confirm. Select Legend Legend and press W to confirm. Local Search (...
Page 453 V d the COMAND con- firm. troller and press W to confirm. The selected setting is accepted. The carousel view appears. Bring the Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps panel to To exit the menu: select Back Back...
Page 454 Online and Internet functions Deleting/saving search queries Select Weather Weather in the options menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and Select the Delete Delete all all searches searches entry by press W to confirm ( page 450). turning cVd the COMAND controller and The menu shows the current settings.
Page 455 Resetting the settings shortly afterwards. You must confirm it within 48 hours. Otherwise, your previous The reset function resets all Mercedes-Benz ID will continue to be used. Apps settings to the factory settings. After To complete the settings, check your mail- resetting, routes and destinations can only be box and follow the link in the e-mail.
Page 456 To call up Google™ services: this is done through Google™ Local Search page 444). For individual Mercedes-Benz Apps, it may be Facebook is a social networking website. necessary to pay licence fees before using. This App allows you to log in from your Use is then limited to a certain period of time.
Page 457 Online and Internet functions The data transfer rate of a station is displayed Manually re-establishing a connection: while receiving data. Select ; (play) again in the Internet radio menu and press W to confirm. Calling up the Internet radio Ending data transfer: Select É...
Page 458 Online and Internet functions To make entries using the character After entering the web address, select the bar: enter the web address in the input line. ¬ symbol by turning cVd or sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W Character entry ( page 303).
Page 459 Online and Internet functions Example: highlighting an item that can be COMAND controller and press W to con- selected firm. The website is called up. Turn cVd COMAND controller. A button is highlighted in the example. Navigating the website Example: entering text Overview Step Activity...
Page 460 Online and Internet functions Enter the text using the character bar or the number keypad. Character entry page 303). If the text has been entered, select the¬symbol by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. The text has now been entered. Menu functions Calling up a menu To call up the entire menu: when the...
Page 461 Online and Internet functions Calling up the previous website Exiting the menu Call up the menu ( page 457). Call up the menu ( page 457). Select Previous Previous by turning cVd or sliding Select Exit Exit by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ ZVÆ...
Page 462 Online and Internet functions Reloading a website Creating favourites Creating favourites in the carousel view Call up the menu ( page 457). Select Reload Reload by turning cVd or sliding Call up the carousel view ( page 454). ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W Bring the Create Create new...
Page 463 Online and Internet functions Editing favourites Calling up details Editing favourites in the carousel view Call up the Favourites menu ( page 460). Call up the carousel view ( page 454). Select Details Details by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W Select Edit Edit...
Page 464 Online and Internet functions Settings You can select a different character set here, e.g. if the characters of a website Settings menu appear distorted. Deleting private data Deleting private data Deletes data which has been saved by the browser during Internet use. Changing settings Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con-...
Page 465 Audio Radio mode and DAB radio mode Option Function Introduction Deletes all private data. Portable electronic devices in the vehicle may seriously impair radio and DAB radio Cache Cache Deletes data in the reception. temporary storage. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is an opti- Cookies Cookies Deletes cookies that...
Page 466 Audio Switching on with the audio menu Select Audio Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If radio mode or DAB radio mode was the last mode selected, it will now be active. If another audio mode is switched on, you can now switch to radio mode in the audio menu.
Page 467 Audio Ensembles An ensemble consists of multiple radio pro- grammes. Every ensemble is transmitted in a certain area (national, regional or local) in the same way as a traditional AM/FM radio sta- tion. Switching to an FM station automati- cally If the reception of a DAB radio station dete- DAB radio display riorates, COMAND Online automatically...
Page 468 Audio selection window for the radio display is To call up the programme preview: slide active. VY the COMAND controller. The next programmes are shown for the displayed DAB radio stations. Press the E or F button. Switch back by sliding XV. The needle jumps to the left or right.
Page 469 Audio Storing a station Select a station by turning cVd and press W to confirm. Storing stations manually There are 10 presets available for each wave- Press a number key, such as l. band as well as for DAB radio mode. To select the station using the multifunc- Quick save: press and hold a number key, tion steering wheel, see the separate vehi-...
Page 470 Audio Option 1: press W the COMAND controller broadcast with a time delay, or when there is interference on one of the frequencies. when the display/selection window is active. Select Radio Radio in the radio display by sliding Select Autostore Autostore in the presets by turning VÆ...
Page 471 Audio To show/hide the artist and track: audio signal from the currently activated audio or video source. select Radio Radio in the radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND con- Telephone conversations and navigation troller and press W to confirm. announcements are not interrupted.
Page 472 Audio Ejecting a disc from the single DVD drive WARNING Press the 8 button. Handling discs while driving will distract you from traffic conditions. You could then lose Take the disc out of the slot. control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an If you do not take the disc out of the slot, it is drawn in again automatically after a short accident.
Page 473 Audio To load the empty magazine trays: press the V button. The magazine menu appears. Select Fill Empty Slots Fill Empty Slots. You see the Please wait... Please wait... message. COMAND Online switches to the next free magazine tray. You then see the Please Please insert disc <x>...
Page 474 Audio Eject possible To eject all CDs/DVDs: press the V Data medium type button. Disc name (only if stored on the disc) The magazine menu appears. Current disc Select Eject all Eject all by sliding ÆV and turn- ing cVd the COMAND controller and press Select a magazine tray containing a disc by W to confirm.
Page 475 USB device. Due to the wide range of SD memory cards Information about suitable USB devices available on the market, playback cannot can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz be guaranteed for all brands of SD memory Service Centre. card.
Page 476 Audio Switching on with the audio menu Example display: audio DVD mode Select Audio Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The last active audio source is now activa- ted.
Page 477 Audio Pause function To restart playback: select Ì and press W to confirm. In CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode Playback starts at the beginning of the To pause playback: briefly press the 8 DVD. button. The , symbol appears at the top left in Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discs the status bar.
Page 478 Audio If you select a video DVD, the system switches to video DVD mode ( page 511). Selecting a track using the number key- When the display/selection window is active, press a number key, e.g. n. The medium at the corresponding position in the media list is loaded and then played.
Page 479 Audio cVd the COMAND controller and press W Pressing and holding a number key for to confirm. more than 2 seconds completes the entry The category list appears. and the corresponding track is played. Selecting a track using music search Example: current track list Select the track by turning c V d the Select...
Page 480 VÆ and turning cVd recognition technology. Information about the COMAND controller and press W to new versions can be obtained from a confirm. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Select Gracenote Media Database Gracenote Media Database You can have your music recognition soft-...
Page 481 Audio Displaying the track and album Select the desired group by turning cVd and press W to confirm. Press the z button. To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND The current track and album are displayed controller or press the % back button. in a window.
Page 482 Audio All the tracks on the medium are played in The disc may contain no more than eight random order (e.g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.). directory levels. Files beyond the eighth level will not be recognised by the system. Random track list Random track list (MP3 mode only)
Page 483 Audio the disc, the loading process may require a copyright holder has granted you permission, longer time before the first track is played. these restrictions do not apply. The MP3 audio encoding method is under Notes on CDs/DVDs licence from Fraunhofer IIS (Institut Integ- ! COMAND Online is designed to play discs rierte Schaltungen –...
Page 484 Audio Music search Calling up the category list Select a category in the category list by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Reading data... Reading data... message appears. Category list The search may take some time, depending Switch on an audio source and call up the on the number of tracks available.
Page 485 Audio Selecting composers Select Albums Albums in the category list by turn- ing cVd the COMAND controller and press Select Composers Composers in the category list by W to confirm. turning cVd the COMAND controller and The available albums are displayed alpha- press W to confirm.
Page 486 Audio To change the character set used in the Select an entry, e.g. Artists Artists, and press W character bar: highlight Select Select by sliding to confirm. The album and cover (if available) are dis- VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND con- played.
Page 487 An error in COMAND Online might following order: result in the loss of the music files stored in the MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is audio CD/DVD/MP3 (disc) not liable for any loss of data. memory card mode...
Page 488 Audio Copying music data to the MUSIC REG- ISTER Introduction You can copy music files in the file formats MP3, WMA and AAC (with the file exten- sions .m4p, .m4a, .m4b and .aac) from the following media: discs in a DVD changer or a single DVD drive Memory card 2.
Page 489 Audio In the example, music files are copied from If you select No, the process will be cancel- the memory card to the MUSIC REGISTER. led. To select a destination folder: select Calling up memory space information Destination folder Destination folder by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- Switch to the MUSIC REGISTER...
Page 490 Audio Select Options Options by sliding VY and press W to confirm. Select Delete Delete and press W to confirm. A query appears. No No is highlighted. If you select Yes, the folders/tracks are deleted. You see the Please wait... Please wait...
Page 491 To make a clear selec- The mobile phone is then entered: ® tion of the Bluetooth device possible, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you cus- ® in the Bluetooth telephone list tomise the device name. page 391) A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution ®...
Page 492 Audio Searching for and authorising a Blue- Confirm Bluetooth audio device list Bluetooth audio device list ® by pressing W the COMAND controller. tooth audio device To search: confirm Search for BT Search for BT audio devices audio devices by pressing the COMAND controller W.
Page 493 Audio External authorisation ® Reconnecting a Bluetooth audio device ® The Bluetooth audio profiles are connected automatically under the following circum- stances: one of the last two mobile phones to have been connected has also been used as a ® Bluetooth audio player (if the function is supported by the mobile phone).
Page 494 Audio ® If you select No, the process will be cancel- Bluetooth audio device and simultane- led. ous search for mobile phones ® Before re-authorising the Bluetooth During the search for mobile phones, the con- audio device, you should also delete the ®...
Page 495 Audio ® To continue playback: select Ì by Using the Bluetooth audio basic display turning cVd the COMAND controller and ® Connect Bluetooth audio devices press W to confirm. page 488) A message appears. É is selected. ® Reconnect the Bluetooth audio device Restarting playback after stopping page 490).
Page 496 Audio To start playback: select Ì by turning Select BT BT Audio Audio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. to confirm. The # dot indicates the option selected. Playback resumes from the beginning.
Page 497 Examples of extreme temperatures are centre console stowage compartment. direct sunlight or very low outside tempera- Device-specific adapter cables are required tures. Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for to connect external devices to the Media damage to external devices. Interface. These are supplied in country-spe-...
Page 498 Audio Switching on automatically Applications (Apps) that are activated on the connected device may lead to malfunc- Connect an external device ( page 494). tions. COMAND Online activates the device (if ® connected via the iPod connector or USB ® Connecting a fully discharged iPod socket).
Page 499 Audio Selecting by skipping to a track Elapsed track time (also in format 00:00:00 for audio books) To skip forwards or back to a track: turn cVd the COMAND controller when the dis- Track name play/selection window is active. Graphic time display Track position in playlist Press the E or F button.
Page 500 Audio Enter more numbers if desired. ® Videos Videos category is available for iPods The track plays after the last possible num- ® and iPhones (except for Hong Kong). ber is entered. The functions are available as soon as the Pressing and holding a number key for entire media content has been read and more than 2 seconds completes the entry,...
Page 501 Audio Playing back the contents of a category or Reading: if the media content of the con- folder nected device is being read, this is indica- ted on the upper right by a symbol. When Select the category or folder by turning reading has ended, the categories Select Select...
Page 502 Audio Additional selection functions COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Select by cover Select by cover The options list appears. The # dot indi- Albums can be chosen by cover using the cates the option selected. menu item. Select an option and press W to confirm.
Page 503 Audio Special considerations when using MP3 By pressing the function button repeatedly, players you can change the operating mode in the following order: Up to 8 directory levels with up to 1,000 tracks per directory are supported. audio CD/DVD/MP3 (disc) Do not use USB extension leads or adapters.
Page 504 Video Information on: going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your volume settings ( page 299) COMAND Online system may not be equip- sound settings ( page 299) ped with all the features described. Increasing the volume on COMAND Online General notes Automatic picture shutoff...
Page 505 Video The TV tuner is designed to receive digital TV Basic settings channels compliant with the DVB-T standard. Adjusting the brightness, contrast or If the reception deteriorates, the TV receiver colour automatically switches to an alternative digi- tal frequency transmitting the same pro- The following describes the TV, video DVD gramme content with better reception.
Page 506 Video Showing/hiding the control menu Showing/hiding the TV menu Preset position of the selected TV channel TV options Selected TV channel/number Channel preset list Current programme Information about the current programme Next TV channel in the channel list (chan- To switch on teletext nel name or number) Sound settings Shows the TV menu...
Page 507 Video Setting a channel from the channel list Setting channels via the channel presets After starting the vehicle or switching on COMAND Online, all receivable TV and radio stations are listed by the reception function. The respective channel list contains the fol- lowing information, if it is transmitted and can be received: the names of the channels/stations with...
Page 508 Video Storing TV channels enter a channel and the desired programme on this channel. Storing channels manually Step 1: to call up the input line for the You can manually store up to 40 TV channels channel number: press l during TV in preset positions.
Page 509 Video Press W the COMAND controller while in channels or digital radio stations which full-screen mode. have adequate reception. A dot # indicates The TV menu is shown. the currently selected channel. Select Preset Preset by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Page 510 Current channel be incorrectly displayed, for example. A To display the current programme: slide Mercedes-Benz Service Centre can help you XV the COMAND controller to the left. to select the correct TV standard. To close the display: press the % back Press W the COMAND controller while in button.
Page 511 Video Teletext To select a subpage: slide XVY the COMAND controller. Introduction Digital teletext (MHEG-5) Teletext and data service functions are not supported by all TV standards in all countries. Teletext can only be received if there is no interference in the picture reception. The tel- etext or data service functions receive and save all teletext pages for the currently selec- ted channel in the system memory.
Page 512 Video To return to the TV programme: turn select a country-specific character set cVd the COMAND controller. perform channel list settings Select TV TV by turning cVd the COMAND reset the settings controller. "TV - further options" menu Press and hold the % back button on the left next to the COMAND controller.
Page 513 Video Settings for programme transmission may appear in front of the audio language: with audio explanations (for the visually impaired) in stereo or for the hearing impaired. If a symbol does not appear, the programme is either broadcast in mono or the transmission prop- erties are unknown.
Page 514 COMAND Online is set to region code 2 at 14 m per second. the factory. This setting can be changed at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This will Notes on discs allow you to play video DVDs with a differ- ent region code, provided that they are pro- ! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.
Page 515 Video Switching to video DVD mode If another video source is switched on, you can now switch to video DVD mode in the Switching on automatically video menu. Single DVD drive: insert a video DVD. Select Video Video by sliding ZV the COMAND COMAND loads the medium inserted and controller and press W to confirm.
Page 516 Video To hide: slide the ZV COMAND controller To stop playback: while playback is inter- and confirm Full screen Full screen by pressing W. rupted, select É again and press W to confirm. During playback, confirm É by pressing W twice in rapid succession. Ì...
Page 517 Video Selecting a video DVD from the media On the multifunction steering wheel: list switch to video DVD mode in COMAND Online ( page 512). Show the menu ( page 512). Use the = or ; button to select the Select Media Media...
Page 518 Video Moving up one level in the DVD menu Select DVD functions DVD functions and press W to confirm. Show the DVD menu ( page 514). Select Menu Menu and press W to confirm. Select the corresponding menu item in the The DVD menu appears.
Page 519 Show the DVD menu ( page 514). Benz Service Centre or visit http:// Select DVD-Video DVD-Video in the menu by turning www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. Then, cVd the COMAND controller and press W follow the instructions in the "Media Inter- to confirm. face" section. Select DVD functions...
Page 520 Video Switching to video AUX mode louder in the vehicle, or the usual maximum volume cannot be achieved. On some devi- ces, it is possible to adjust the volume sep- arately. In this case, start at a medium vol- ume and increase it gradually. This enables you to determine whether the system is able to play the sound at high volume with- out distorting it.
Page 521 Video Changing the picture view in the Audio menu ( page 462) in the media list ( page 474) Select Search Search in the basic display by slid- ing VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears ( page 481).
Page 522 Rear Seat Entertainment System Always stow these items or similar objects carefully so that they cannot be flung around, for example in a lockable vehicle stowage compartment. Components The Rear Seat Entertainment System includes: two screens for the rear behind the front- seat head restraints a remote control Rear Seat Entertainment System...
Page 523 Rear Seat Entertainment System Rear-compartment screens AUX jacks, detailed view in the "CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks" section ( page 521) Display Remote control Selecting the screen for the remote con- trol Overview The remote control can be used to operate one of the two rear-compartment screens or SPLITVIEW for the front passenger.
Page 524 Rear Seat Entertainment System CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks Point the remote control at the rear-com- partment screen that has been selected for remote operation. Press button : on the remote control page 520). The respective rear screen switches on or off.
Page 525 Rear Seat Entertainment System Cordless headphones Overview Volume control Selects a screen for the headphones Battery compartment cover Switches the cordless headphones on/off Indicator lamp with various displays ( page 523) Open both sides of the headphones and adjust the fit of the headphones by pulling the headphone band in the direction of the arrow.
Page 526 Rear Seat Entertainment System Adjusting the volume of the headphones Indicator lamp displays The colour of the indicator lamp shows whether the headphones are switched on or off and indicates the charge level of the bat- teries inserted. LED dis- Status play Green...
Page 527 Rear Seat Entertainment System Batteries are required for the remote control Remove discharged batteries A from the and for the two sets of cordless headphones. tray. The batteries can be replaced ( page 523). Insert the new batteries. Observe the polar- ity markings on the batteries and battery compartment when doing so.
Page 528 Rear Seat Entertainment System Selecting sound settings Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must face downwards. You can select the sound settings in the audio To close the battery compartment: CD/DVD/MP3, TV, video DVD and AUX press the battery compartment cover modes.
Page 529 Rear Seat Entertainment System Switching between operating modes In both cases, select TV TV DVD-V DVD-V using the :=; buttons and press the When you exit an operating mode (e.g. audio 9 button to confirm. CD mode), the current setting is saved. If you call up this operating mode again later, there Select Brightness...
Page 530 Rear Seat Entertainment System Select Settings Settings using the : button Adjust the brightness using the 9: and press the 9 button to confirm. buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. The brightness bar moves up or down. The Select Language Language...
Page 531 Rear Seat Entertainment System Inserting a CD/DVD Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode Insert a CD/DVD ( page 528). The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads the inserted disc. Select Disc Disc in the menu using the 9=; buttons on the remote control and confirm by pressing the 9 button.
Page 532 Rear Seat Entertainment System Selecting a folder Select Track list Track list (audio CD/DVD mode) Folder Folder (MP3 mode) using This function is only available in MP3 mode. the :=; buttons on the remote Select Folder Folder in MP3 mode using control, and confirm by pressing the 9 the :=;...
Page 533 Rear Seat Entertainment System Setting the audio format Select a folder using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. Further information on audio formats is avail- You will see the tracks in the folder. able in the "Audio" section ( page 478).
Page 534 Rear Seat Entertainment System If the function is switched off, disc and file To show the menu names are displayed. Previous TV channel in the channel list (channel name or number) Select using the :=; but- tons on the remote control and press the To show: press the 9 or : button on 9 button to confirm.
Page 535 Rear Seat Entertainment System Selecting TV channels To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control. Selecting channels using the control menu Select Menu Menu while the control menu is Press the = or ; button on the shown and press the 9 button to confirm.
Page 536 Rear Seat Entertainment System To set a channel: enter the channel num- reception quality. Any channels stored man- ually in the preset memory will be lost. ber using the number keys and press the 9 button to confirm. To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control or confirm Menu Menu...
Page 537 Rear Seat Entertainment System Beginning and end of the programme Title of the next programme Current channel To show the programme preview: select Display programme preview Display programme preview and press the 9 button to confirm. The channel list shows the channel's next programme.
Page 538 Rear Seat Entertainment System Dynamic teletext page Select TV TV using the =; buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. A dynamic teletext page consists of several Select TV standard TV standard and press the 9 but- subpages. The display automatically changes ton to confirm.
Page 539 Rear Seat Entertainment System Switching to video DVD mode Showing/hiding the menu Insert a video DVD ( page 528). The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads the disc. If disc mode was the last mode selected, it will now be active. If it was not, switch on video DVD mode as described in the following instructions.
Page 540 Rear Seat Entertainment System Selecting a scene/chapter directly To continue playback: select Ì and press the 9 button to confirm. The examples illustrate how to select scene/ The menu is hidden. chapter 5. Option 1: while the film is playing, press Stop function the h button on the remote control.
Page 541 Rear Seat Entertainment System To call up the selection list: press the 9 remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. button. A menu appears. Select a film/track. Confirm Select Select by pressing the 9 button. Option 2: The Rear Seat Entertainment System car- Example: selecting film 2 ries out the action or shows a submenu.
Page 542 Rear Seat Entertainment System Going back to the film Select DVD functions DVD functions and press the 9 button to confirm. Press the % button repeatedly until you see the movie. Select Subtitles Subtitles Camera angle Camera angle press the 9 button to confirm. In both cases, a menu appears after a few Select any menu item in the DVD menu and seconds.
Page 543 Rear Seat Entertainment System and turning cVd the COMAND controller Select COMAND COMAND using the 9=; and press W to confirm. buttons on the remote control and press 9 to confirm. The audio or video source selected in COMAND Online is loaded in the Rear Seat Entertainment System.
Page 544 For further details about external video sour- Press the E or F button. ces, please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service The skip forward function skips to the next Centre. track.
Page 545 Rear Seat Entertainment System Changing the picture format AUX display Select a screen using the thumbwheel on Select Display Display Aux Disc Disc drive drive Aux the remote control ( page 520) until "L the AUX menu and press the 9 button to REAR"...
Page 546 Useful information ......544 Stowage areas ........544 Features ..........548...
Page 547 Stowage areas Glove compartment Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.
Page 548 Stowage areas Stowage compartment/telephone Stowage compartment in the centre compartment under the armrest console To open: press button ;. To open: press the trim element on Armrest : opens. cover :. To remove the rubber mat: grasp the tabs In the stowage compartment, there are a on the rubber mat and pull up to remove.
Page 549 Stowage areas To remove: grab strap ; and pull umbrella There is a stowage compartment in the rear on the left-hand side only. holder : out of the stowage compartment in the direction of the arrow. Open the seat belt guide and remove the To insert: push umbrella holder : in the seat belt ( page 115).
Page 550 Stowage areas ! Only close the boot once the roof is low- ered completely. Otherwise, you could damage the roof. To make it easier to load your luggage, you can raise the stowed roof after you have opened the boot lid. You can only raise roof ;...
Page 551 Features Problems with the loading aid Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions It is no longer possible You cannot close the boot any more. to lower the stowed Call a qualified specialist workshop. roof in the boot using the loading aid. Cup holder in the centre console Stowage well under the boot floor To open: open stowage compartment...
Page 552 Features Bottle holders Vanity mirror Mirror cover Observe the "Important safety notes" in the "Stowage compartments" section Vanity mirror in the sun visor page 544). Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover A has been folded up.
Page 553 Features To open: open stowage compartment : Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition page 545). lock ( page 155). To remove the insert: pull insert ; up in To open: open stowage compartment : the direction of the arrow, out of the cup under the armrest ( page 545).
Page 554 ( page 545). posed by electromagnetic fields. Lift up the cover of socket ;. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Socket in the boot optimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicle...
Page 555 ® Bluetooth -capable mobile phones with COMAND Online can be obtained: at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect The functions and services available when you use the phone depend on your mobile phone model and service provider.
Page 556 Features will find further information on charging the within the range of movement of the garage battery on ( page 582). door. WARNING Garage door opener Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling General notes these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There ®...
Page 557 Features lamp : lights up yellow after ten seconds Your vehicle must be within range of the have elapsed. garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure that neither your vehicle nor any persons/ Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator objects are present within the sweep of the lamp : flashes yellow.
Page 558 Features Frequencies fitted in garage door drive remote control Europe Note that some remote controls transmit only for a limited period (the indicator lamp Country Radio type approval num- on the remote control goes out). Press but- ton B on remote control A again before Frequency range (MHz) transmission ends.
Page 559 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) EE (Estonia) Article 6 of Directive IC (Canary 000438/2005, 1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May Islands) 000439/2005 000440/2005, MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 000441/2005 000445/2005, ES (Spain) 000438/2005, 000446/2005...
Page 560 Features Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) LU (Luxem- Article 6 of Directive RU (Russian POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13 bourg) 1999/5/EC R&TTE Federation) May 05 150405/9538 24 May 05 MHz: 433 MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive LV (Latvia)
Page 561 Features America Country Radio type approval num- Country Radio type approval num- Frequency range (MHz) Frequency range (MHz) SY (Syria) 279/4/14 / 05 March 06 BB (Barba- Registration not required TR (Turkey) National Certification 23 dos) MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 July 07 MHz: 433 CL (Chile)
Page 562 Features Slide the seat backwards. To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. Press studs : onto retainers ;. To remove: pull the floormat away from retainers ;. Remove the floormats. Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception.
Page 564 Useful information ......562 Engine compartment ......562 ASSYST PLUS ........566 Care ............ 568...
Page 565: Useful Information
Engine compartment Useful information WARNING There are moving components in the engine This Owner's Manual describes all mod- compartment. Certain components may con- els, series and optional equipment for your tinue to move or suddenly move again even vehicle that were available at the time of after the ignition has been switched off, e.g.
Page 566: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the following compo- nents. Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off. Pull release lever : on the bonnet. The bonnet is released.
Page 567 Engine compartment Engine oil Notes on oil level Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 litres of oil per 1,000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Page 568 Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Checking and adding other service Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service products Centre. Checking the coolant level Damage to the engine or exhaust system is...
Page 569 Information on the type of service and service engine compartment. intervals (see separate Service Booklet). As far as possible, allow the engine to cool You can obtain further information from a down and only touch the following compo- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nents.
Page 570: Assyst Plus
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a time during which the battery is disconnec- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the ted. ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the service work has been carried out. You...
Page 571 The tyres must Use care products and cleaning agents rec- be checked more frequently if the vehicle is ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. operated under increased loads. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Washing the vehicle and cleaning the Service Centre.
Page 572: Care
Use a soft sponge to clean. trim elements Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car ventilation slots shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. Damaged seals or electrical components Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a can lead to leaks or failures.
Page 573 Soak insect remains with insect remover approved Mercedes-Benz care products. and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Page 574 This lighting using a wet sponge and a mild can lead to corrosion damage and damage cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car to electronic components. shampoo or cleaning cloths. Clean the inside and outside of the win-...
Page 575 Care Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You can restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in win- ter and after washing. Interior care Cleaning the display ! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-...
Page 576 Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use in front of the camera lens: fold down the leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. cover of camera ; using the recess. Use a soft cloth to clean the windscreen in front of camera ;.
Page 577 It has natural surface properties, e.g.: Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- unevenness in structure ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. marks caused by growth and injury subtle colour differences These are characteristics of leather and not material faults.
Page 578 Useful information ......576 Where will I find...? ......576 Flat tyre ..........578 Battery (vehicle) ........ 582 Jump-starting ........586 Towing and tow-starting ....588 Electrical fuses ......... 592...
Page 579: Useful Information
Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.
Page 580: Where Will I Find
Where will I find...? Check whether bracket = is properly Fire extinguisher engaged. WARNING Close cover :. When you brake heavily or change direction Have fire extinguisher ; refilled after suddenly, the fire extinguisher can be thrown each use and checked every one to two around the vehicle interior if the roller box is years.
Page 581 Flat tyre Tyre-change tool kit Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and level ground, as far away from traffic as possible. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Secure the vehicle against rolling away page 175). If possible, bring the front wheels into the straight-ahead position.
Page 582: Flat Tyre
Flat tyre You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not MOExtended marking which appears on the equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It tyre wall. You will find this marking next to the is therefore recommended that you addi- tyre size designation, the load-bearing capa- tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit...
Page 583 Flat tyre Using the TIREFIT kit WARNING In the following situations, the tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: there are cuts or punctures in the tyre larger than those mentioned above. the wheel rim is damaged.
Page 584 Flat tyre If you get tyre sealant on your clothing, have it cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethylene. Tyre pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been attained after five minutes: Switch off the tyre inflation compressor. Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tyre.
Page 585 Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified specialist workshop. In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with Battery (vehicle) the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone Important safety notes number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Work on the battery, e.g. removing or fitting,...
Page 586: Battery (Vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) WARNING WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery During the charging process, a battery produ- may lead to a malfunction, e.g. a short circuit. ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or This, in turn, may restrict the functions of the sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can safety-relevant systems, e.g.
Page 587 Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic sys- You can also charge the battery with a tem may be damaged. charger recommended by Mercedes-Benz. the transmission is locked in position P For more information, please contact a quali- after disconnecting the battery. The vehi- fied specialist workshop.
Page 588 ! Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still installed in the vehicle. ! Only use battery chargers with a maxi- mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
Page 589: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
Page 590 Jump-starting Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
Page 591 Towing and tow-starting Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Press cover : of positive terminal ; down (in the direction of the arrow) and turn it clockwise. Cover : is held down in the lowered position, which exposes positive termi- nal ;.
Page 592: Towing And Tow-Starting
Towing and tow-starting users aware that a vehicle is being The automatic transmission must be in posi- towed. tion N when the vehicle is being towed. only secure the tow rope to the towing The battery must be connected and charged. eye.
Page 593 Towing and tow-starting Removing the towing eye Example: covers for towing eye mountings Front cover Example: covers for towing eye mountings Rear cover Front cover The mountings for the screw-in towing eyes Rear cover are located in the bumpers. They are at the Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
Page 594 Towing and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the key page 130). instead of the Start/Stop button page 155). Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove the key from the ignition Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Page 595 If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre. Before replacing a fuse Secure the vehicle against rolling away page 175).
Page 596: Electrical Fuses
Electrical fuses To close: check whether the seal is lying Fuse box in the engine compartment correctly in cover :. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- Insert both openings = at the rear of tion ( page 592). cover : into the brackets on the fuse box. WARNING The brackets on the fuse box must be com- pletely visible in the two openings = on the...
Page 597 Electrical fuses Remove front cover : towards the front by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. Lift off top cover ; by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. Fuses = are accessible through the two openings in the top of the fuse box. To close: insert the securing tags under- neath top cover ;...
Page 598 Useful information ......596 Important safety notes ....596 Operation ........... 596 Winter operation ....... 598 Tyre pressure ........600 Changing a wheel ......605 Wheel and tyre combinations ..610 Emergency spare wheel ....614...
Page 599: Useful Information
National variations are pos- Accessories that are not approved for your sible. Note that your vehicle may not be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not equipped with all of the functions descri- being used correctly can impair the operating bed.
Page 600 There ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for is a risk of accident. your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- approved for your vehicle model.
Page 601 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Winter operation Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type General notes and make.
Page 602: Winter Operation
Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- ditions. sponding standard of quality. Only these tyres will allow driving safety sys- If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear ®...
Page 603 Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for tyre pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre your vehicle onto the tyre valve.
Page 604: Tyre Pressure
Tyre pressure The tyres are cold: active Restart with OK active Restart with OK message which appears in the Serv. Serv. menu of the multifunc- if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres tion display. Information on the message dis- out of direct sunlight for at least three play can be found in the "Restarting the tyre hours and...
Page 605 Tyre pressure The recommended tyre pressures can be Tyre pressure monitor found in the table on the fuel filler flap. General notes The tyre pressure loss warning system can only give reliable warnings if you have set If a tyre pressure monitor system is fitted, the the correct tyre pressure.
Page 606 Tyre pressure the notes on the recommended tyre pressure transmitting equipment (e.g. radio head- page 600). phones, two-way radios) that may be being operated in or near the vehicle. The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the Checking the tyre pressure electroni- tyre is penetrated by a foreign object.
Page 607 Tyre pressure Warning messages of the tyre pressure Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler monitor flap to ensure that the tyre pressure is set correctly in all four tyres for the current If the tyre pressure monitor detects a pres- operating conditions.
Page 608: Changing A Wheel
Changing a wheel Radio type approval for the tyre pres- may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci- sure monitor dent. Interchange front and rear wheels only if the Country Radio type approval number wheels and tyres are of the same dimensions. Brazil 1489-10-4415 ! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure...
Page 609 The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- change on your vehicle, consult a ers) can cause damage not visible from the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. outside to tyres or chassis components. Com- Necessary wheel-changing tools may ponents damaged in this way can unexpect- include, for example: edly fail.
Page 610 Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
Page 611 Changing a wheel AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG equipment: fold cover ; upwards. Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com- Position jack ? at jacking point =. pletely.
Page 612 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you the bolts are tightened. only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. ! AMG vehicles: during removal and repo- sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage it.
Page 613: Wheel And Tyre Combinations
Wheel and tyre combinations Wheel and tyre combinations General notes ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends that you only use tyres and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi- cle. These are specially adapted to the control ®...
Page 614 Wheel and tyre combinations ! Large wheels: the lower the section width for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com- fort and suspension comfort are reduced and the risk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a result of driving over obstacles increases.
Page 615 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres SL 350 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 30 BA: 255/45 R17 98 Y Tyres Light-alloy wheels BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.5 1, 2 BA: 255/40 R18 95 Y FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.5 FA: 255/40 R18 95 Y RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47.5...
Page 616 Wheel and tyre combinations SL 500 Summer tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 35.5 FA: 255/40 R18 95 Y RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47.5 2, 3 RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 35.5 2, 4...
Page 617 Emergency spare wheel Winter tyres Tyres Light-alloy wheels FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 27 FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 ET 48 RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i Emergency spare wheel General notes You should regularly check the pressure of all...
Page 618: Emergency Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel Observe the instructions and safety notes in Removing the emergency spare wheel the "Fitting a wheel" section ( page 606). Inflating the collapsible emergency spare wheel ! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare wheel using the tyre inflation compressor before lowering the vehicle.
Page 619 Emergency spare wheel Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 155). Press on/off switch A on the tyre inflation compressor to I. The tyre inflation compressor is switched on. The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is shown on pressure gauge =.
Page 620 Emergency spare wheel Technical data All models (except AMG vehicles) Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels 175/55 - 18 95 P 6.0 B x 18 H2 ET 25 Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) AMG vehicles Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Light-alloy wheels 175/50 - 19 97 P...
Page 622 Useful information ......620 Information on technical data ..620 Vehicle electronics ......620 Identification plates ......622 Service products and capacities ..622 Vehicle data ........629...
Page 623: Useful Information
You can Have the low-reflection exterior aerial fitted at obtain further information from a a qualified specialist workshop. When oper- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ating in the vehicle, always connect the RF transmitter to the low-reflection exterior aer- Vehicle electronics ial.
Page 624 Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- lowing wavebands: mum transmission outputs or aerial positions Trunked radio/Tetra must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. 70 cm waveband GSM/DCS/PCS UMTS/LTE...
Page 625: Identification Plates
Service products and capacities Identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Move the front-passenger seat to its rear- most position. Fold up floor covering : in front of the Open the right-hand door. front-passenger seat. You will see vehicle identification plate :. VIN ;...
Page 626: Service Products And Capacities
Seek you use products tested and approved by immediate medical attention. Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi- Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Page 627 Service products and capacities Petrol (EN 228, E DIN 51626-1) ther information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fuel grade Usually you will find information about the ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the petrol engine.
Page 628 Avoid driving at full with the cleaning additive recommended by throttle. Mercedes-Benz. Always observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container. If only regular unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON or...
Page 629 Model Replacement Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved amount engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. SL 350 6.5 l Further information on tested and approved SL 500 8.0 l engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 630 You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be Brake fluid found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications WARNING for Service Products, MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Page 631 MB Sum- corrosion inhibitor. merFit. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/ Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord- water. ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod- ucts 310.1.
Page 632: Vehicle Data
Vehicle data Vehicle data All models (except AMG vehicles) General notes Vehicle length 4612 mm Please note that for the specified vehicle data: Vehicle length when 4798 mm opening/closing the roof the heights specified may vary as a result Vehicle width including 2099 mm tyres exterior mirrors...
Page 633 Vehicle data SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG Wheelbase 2585 mm Maximum boot load 100 kg...

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