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Mercedes-Benz 2009 S-Class Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 S-Class Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Symbols ® Trademarks ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ® ® and PRE-SAFE are registered trademarks of Daimler. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. ® LOGIC7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
  • Page 3 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
  • Page 4 Contents Index ......3 Introduction ..... 19 At a glance .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 emergency call ....158 ABC (Active Body Control) ..374 Messages in the multifunction display .
  • Page 6 Index Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Ashtrays ..... . . 422 Aspect ratio (tires) ....470 Assistance menu .
  • Page 7 Carpets, cleaning ....489 CD player ..... . 199 Central locking Automatic .
  • Page 8 Index Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ....24 Daytime running lamp mode ..326 Setting ..... . 252 Deep water see Standing water Defogging (windshield) .
  • Page 9 DISTRONIC Plus ....360 Hill start assist ....359 Night View Assist ....390 Park Assist .
  • Page 10 Index Fastening the seat belts ... 57 First aid kit ..... 492 Flat tire .
  • Page 11 Hard plastic trim items, cleaning . . 489 Hazard warning flasher ... 328 Headlamp cleaning system ..329 Headlamps Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ..325 Automatic headlamp mode .
  • Page 12 Index Key, Mechanical ....561 Loss of ..... . 300 Valet locking .
  • Page 13 Low-beam headlamps ... . 325 Exterior lamp switch ... 325 Replacing bulbs ....565 Switching on .
  • Page 14 Index Tele Aid ..... 524 Tire pressure ... . . 510, 545 Tires .
  • Page 15 Park Assist ....379 Parktronic system ... . . 376 Parking Guidance, Advanced ..383 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors .
  • Page 16 Index Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Remote control see Key, SmartKey Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ..431 Replacing bulbs ....565 Reporting safety defects .
  • Page 17 Time ......96 Trunk opening-height restriction . . 226 Voice Control ....97 Shelf below rear window, cleaning .
  • Page 18 Index Emergency calls ....426 Information button ... . . 428 Initiating an emergency call manually ..... 427 Messages in the multifunction display .
  • Page 19 Towing eye bolt ....581 Towing the vehicle ....580 Tow-start ....578, 580 Traction .
  • Page 20 Index Telephone ....265 Troubleshooting ....289 Warning sounds Advanced Parking Guidance .

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about operating any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Introduction Operator’s Manual Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,...

  • Page 23: Engine

    If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

  • Page 24: Operating Safety

    Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

  • Page 25: Reporting Safety Defects

    If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management or, if necessary, contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA:...

  • Page 26: Vehicle Data Recording

    Introduction Vehicle data recording Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
  • Page 27 At a glance Exterior view ... 26 Cockpit ... 28 Instrument cluster ... 30 Storage compartments ... 32 Control systems ... 34 Center console ... 37 Overhead control panel ... 38 Driver’s door control panel ... 39 Rear door control panel ... 40 Rear passenger compartment ...

  • Page 28: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view Exterior view...

  • Page 29: Engine

    This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page Trunk: Locking and unlocking Opening and closing 302, Valet locking...

  • Page 30: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...

  • Page 31: Horn

    Function Page Combination switch: Turn signals Wipers High beam Cruise control lever: Cruise control DISTRONIC Plus Horn Multifunction steering wheel Instrument cluster Steering wheel gearshift control Gear selector lever for automatic transmission Control panel with: Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Function Page Vehicle level control switch...

  • Page 32: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...

  • Page 33: Turn Signals

    Function Page Coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge with: Fuel tank reserve warning lamp A High-beam headlamp indicator lamp - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp = Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp Parktronic/Park Assist warning indicator for left 376, front area Multifunction display with: Speedometer...

  • Page 34: Storage Compartments

    At a glance Storage compartments Storage compartments...
  • Page 35 Function Page Glove box Document holder in sun visor Door pocket Storage bag Door pocket Ashtray Side storage pocket in trunk Retainer for Operator’s Manual pouch Storage spaces under trunk floor Side storage pocket in trunk Function Page Door pocket Ashtray Storage bag Door pocket...

  • Page 36: Control Systems

    At a glance Control systems Control systems...
  • Page 37 Function Page Press button briefly L to cancel Voice Control System, back, confirm messages Press and hold button L to select the standard display Press button & or ( to select menus Press button briefly % or • to select function or scroll through lists •...
  • Page 38 At a glance Control systems Function Page COMAND display CD/DVD changer PCMCIA card slot Favorite button Head restraint release switch Program mode selector switch for: Automatic transmission shift program AIRMATIC suspension tuning ABC suspension tuning Shortcut button for: CD/DVD Radio Back button Hazard warning flasher switch...

  • Page 39: Engine

    Center console Function Page Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent Air distribution and air volume, driver’s side (automatic mode) Temperature control, driver’s side Manual fan speed adjustment, driver’s side Front defroster Air recirculation...

  • Page 40: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Eyeglasses compartment Left reading lamp on/off Rear interior lighting on/off Front interior lighting on/ Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding 406, panel switch Tele Aid (emergency call system) button Interior lighting control Opening/closing rear roller...

  • Page 41: Driver's Door Control Panel

    Driver’s door control panel Function Page Inside door handle Central unlocking switch Central locking switch Seat adjustment switch Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel settings) Selector button for front passenger seat Seat heating Seat ventilation Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors...

  • Page 42: Rear Door Control Panel

    At a glance Rear door control panel Rear door control panel This switch is located on the right rear passenger side only. Function Page Selector button for right front passenger seat adjustment Memory function (for storing seat settings), Canada only Seat adjustment switch Inside door handle Switch for extending/...

  • Page 43: Rear Passenger Compartment

    Rear passenger compartment Function Page Cupholder under the rear center storage compartment Cupholder in the rear center armrest Control panel for rear multicontour seats Armrest with integrated storage compartment Rear storage box At a glance Rear passenger compartment...

  • Page 45: Safety And Security

    Safety and security Vehicle equipment ... 44 Occupant safety ... 44 Panic alarm ... 68 Driving safety systems ... 69 Anti-theft systems ... 79...

  • Page 46: Vehicle Equipment

    Safety and security Occupant safety Vehicle equipment This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most...

  • Page 47: Air Bags

    SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or...
  • Page 48 Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. G Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. There is a possibility for a side impact air bag-related injury if occupants, especially...

  • Page 49: Safety Guidelines

    Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact an local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the...

  • Page 50: Front Passenger Front Air Bag

    For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Given the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the...

  • Page 51: Side Impact Air Bags

    Driver and front passenger front air bags are deployed in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt depending on whether the seat belt is in independently of the side impact air bags and/or the window curtain air bags...

  • Page 52: Window Curtain

    G Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the side impact air bags.
  • Page 53 Mercedes-Benz Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. Both the driver and the front passenger should always use the indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned.
  • Page 54 Safety and security Occupant safety If the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed. If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold...

  • Page 55: Front Passenger Front Air Bag Off

    OCS. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case. Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 56: Self-Test

    G Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 559).

  • Page 57: Safety Notes

    Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary.
  • Page 58 Safety and security Occupant safety section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers.

  • Page 59: Fastening The Seat Belts

    Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the seat belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts. Fastening the seat belts G Warning! According to accident statistics, children...
  • Page 60 Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt...

  • Page 61: Pre-Safe

    Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be replaced. For your safety, when disposing of the pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety instructions. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ® PRE-SAFE has electrically operated reversible pre-tensioners that do not require replacement after activation.

  • Page 62: Active Head Restraints

    Safety and security Occupant safety BAS Plus ( page 70) or the PRE-SAFE Brake ( page 76) is strongly intervening critical dynamic driving situations, e.g. when the vehicle is understeering or oversteering because it has exceeded its physical limitations or in case of evasive steering maneuvers at speeds above approximately 85 mph (140 km/h) When you are driving faster than 20 mph...
  • Page 63 G Warning! Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraints and/or the deployment of the front side impact air bags.

  • Page 64: Children In The Vehicle

    Safety and security Occupant safety Make sure: You can reach steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. You can move your legs freely. All displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. Seat belt G Observe Safety notes, see page 55.

  • Page 65: Infant And Child Restraint Systems

    G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 66: Top Tether

    Safety and security Occupant safety The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint, that complies with U.S.
  • Page 67 check installation. Periodically check the 59 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 59 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

  • Page 68: Child Seat Anchors – Latch-Type

    Safety and security Occupant safety Bring the rear power seat backrest to a fully upright position ( page 310). Remove anchorage ring cover from the anchorage ring of the seat on which a child seat is to be installed. Store anchorage ring cover in a convenient place (e.g.

  • Page 69: Operation

    Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced. Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The LATCH-type anchors are covered with upholstery blends.

  • Page 70: Panic Alarm

    Safety and security Panic alarm Override switch Indicator lamp Activating: Press override switch 1. Indicator lamp comes on. The functions in the rear are disabled. It is still possible to operate the rear door windows using the switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door.

  • Page 71: Messages In The Multifunction

    Driving safety systems Introduction This section contains information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) Adaptive Brake Adaptive Brake Lights BAS (Brake Assist System) BAS Plus (Brake Assist System Plus) EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ® (Electronic Stability Program) ®...

  • Page 72: Messages In The Multifunction

    Safety and security Driving safety systems ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode.
  • Page 73 G Warning! BAS Plus is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The responsibility for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most importantly brake operation to assure safe stopping distance, always remains with the driver. Always pay attention to traffic conditions even while BAS Plus is switched on.

  • Page 74: Adaptive Brake Lights

    Safety and security Driving safety systems and vehicles driving offset from your vehicle center. After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the adjustment and operation of the radar sensors checked by an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
  • Page 75 If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicles with 4MATIC: Safety and security Driving safety systems ®...

  • Page 76: Ets/4-Ets

    Safety and security Driving safety systems as specified in the “Technical data” section of this Operator’s Manual. The DISTRONIC Plus and cruise control ® switch off automatically when the ESP engages. Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) G Observe Safety notes, see page 69.
  • Page 77 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ® extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® Switching off the ESP (S 63 AMG only) G Warning! ®...
  • Page 78 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ® extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® Switching on the ESP ® ® Press ESP...
  • Page 79 permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ® PRE-SAFE will only assist you by initiating braking automatically when the driver and front passenger have their seat belts fastened.
  • Page 80 Safety and security Driving safety systems area clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ® ability of the PRE-SAFE Brake. Do not place your foot under the brake pedal –...

  • Page 81: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    DISTRONIC Plus is switched on page 360). After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the settings and operation of the radar sensors checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.
  • Page 82 Safety and security Anti-theft systems Indicator lamp Arming: Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator lamp flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed. If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, a door or the trunk may not be properly closed.
  • Page 83 Vehicle equipment ... 82 COMAND introduction ... 82 COMAND system settings ... 95 COMAND navigation (introduction) ... 99 COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) ... 111 COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) ... 132 COMAND navigation system (route guidance) ... 139 COMAND navigation system (dur- ing route guidance) ...

  • Page 84: Vehicle Equipment

    Such conditions might seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. We recommend to have any service work on electronic components carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter...

  • Page 85: Components

    driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area. Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion For safety reasons, certain COMAND functions are not available while the vehicle is in motion or they are only available to a limited extent.

  • Page 86: Instrument Cluster Multifunction Display

    Control systems COMAND introduction Function , Volume control ( page 92) F Mute button ( page 92) Example: Switching directly to Radio or CD menu: Press once or twice. COMAND display In the COMAND display, you will find the function currently selected and the corresponding menus.

  • Page 87: Telephone Keypad

    Swiveling COMAND display Button for swiveling display to the left Button for swiveling display to the right You can swivel the COMAND display to the left or right. The buttons are on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster. Telephone keypad With the help of the telephone keypad, you can use your mobile phone if it is inserted in the cradle.
  • Page 88 Control systems COMAND introduction In this way, you can move through the menus, select menu items or exit menus. You can move through the menus either by rotating or sliding the controller. Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Press briefly. Press and hold until the selected action has been carried out.

  • Page 89: Operating

    Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Slide. Slide and hold. Slide and hold. Operating COMAND Menu overview The table below shows the structure of the main functions and their main menus. Each main function has a main menu. Each menu item in the main menu in turn has several submenu items.

  • Page 90: Vertical Menus

    Control systems COMAND introduction Commands/menus Video DVD Video DVD ( page 213) Submenu overview ( page 214) Switching to video DVD mode page 215) Pause playback ( page 216) DVD menu ( page 217) Video AUX ( page 211) Vehicle Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off page 220) Locator Lighting (...

  • Page 91: Horizontal Menus

    Horizontal menus Moving through the menu: Slide rotate ymz. Selecting a menu item: Press n. Exiting a menu without making a selection: Slide in the opposite direction of the list orientation or press back button L. Entering characters Example illustration: Entering a navigation destination Selecting characters Slide...

  • Page 92: Back Button

    Control systems COMAND introduction Selecting list item Example illustration: List of cities for navigation Symbol for other selection options (e. g. county) Selecting a line: Slide or rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. Additional selection options are available for list entries featuring symbol 1. For example, cities marked with symbol indicate that the selected country has more than one city featuring that name.
  • Page 93 Selecting Audio in the main menu: Slide Confirming selection: Press n. A selection list with the functions of the Audio main menu appears. Selecting FM/AM Radio: Slide qm or rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. The FM/AM Radio menu appears. Selecting Radio: Slide and rotate ymz.

  • Page 94: Adjusting Volume

    Control systems COMAND introduction Confirming selection: Press n. The selected station is saved at the designated position. The display switches back to the Radio display. Main menus of COMAND The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 82).

  • Page 95: Selecting Sound Settings

    Adjusting volume for telephone calls In hands-free mode, you can adjust the volume of a telephone call while the call is currently active. During a telephone call: Turn thumbwheel ,. Press on the multifunction æ ç steering wheel. Selecting sound settings You can select different sound settings for each individual audio source.

  • Page 96: Adjusting Surround Sound

    Control systems COMAND introduction ® Harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound is available for the following operating modes: Audio DVD (MLP, DTS, PCM, and Dolby Digital audio formats) Video DVD (DTS, PCM, and Dolby Digital audio formats) Audio CD Radio (FM, AM, WB, Satellite) PCMCIA Since some DVDs contain both stereo as well as multi-channel audio formats, it may...

  • Page 97: Comand System Settings

    ® compartment with LOGIC7 switched The best sound results are achieved by playing high-quality audio CDs and audio DVDs. For MP3 tracks, the bit rate should be at least 128 kbit/s. Surround sound does not function for mono-signal sources. In the event of poor radio reception quality, e.

  • Page 98: Language Settings

    Control systems COMAND system settings Display Time ( page 96) page 96) Display settings Time settings Display settings Switching the display on or off Switching off: Select Vehicle £ Display OFF. Switching back on: Rotate or slide qmr. Setting the display design Select Vehicle System Settings £...

  • Page 99: Voice Control

    Subsequent operation depends on: whether your navigation system has GPS reception which country you have previously set You may either: manually switch between Daylight Savings Time (Summer) and Standard time (Winter) in a list switch automatic Daylight Saving Time to standard time changeover (and vice versa) on or off Switching manually: Select Daylight...

  • Page 100: Language

    Control systems COMAND system settings Select Vehicle System Settings £ Voice Control Start new £ £ individualization. A prompt appears asking whether you would like further information. Select Yes or No. If you select No, the first part of individualization begins. If you select Yes, an information display will be shown with audio instruction.

  • Page 101: Navigation

    You can use the favorite button to extend or retract the rear window sunshade. This is the default setting. Display OFF ( page 96) You can use the favorite button to switch the COMAND display on or off. Repeat Navigation Command page 144) You can use the favorite button to recall the last announcement issued by the...

  • Page 102: Map Software

    Information about new map software versions can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Updating the map software You can update the map software yourself using a DVD.
  • Page 103 position is unintentionally switched to 0, restart the update. G Warning! Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.
  • Page 104 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Updating After you have loaded the DVD, you will see a message to the effect that the disc does not contain a recognizable audio format. Confirming message: Press n. COMAND checks whether the map software on the DVD is compatible with the vehicle’s navigation system and whether it is compatible with the current system software.
  • Page 105 General notes Operational readiness of the navigation system following a system software update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center After a system software update by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the installed map software may no longer be compatible.
  • Page 106 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) software which is compatible with the system software. Please note that the update must be allowed to run to the end in this case. If you interrupt it, the navigation system will continue to be non-operational. Initial use or use following a system software update In both these cases, the navigation system...

  • Page 107: Input Restrictions

    The message will then appear again. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Units of measurement The units of measurement in navigation mode...

  • Page 108: Calling Up The Map Display And Switching To Navigation Mode

    Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Info Traffic (TMC) (only with route guidance active) Information about Calling up real-time the active route traffic messages guidance Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode In the main function line, select Navi. Press the shortcut button once or twice.
  • Page 109 Example illustration: Map with route guidance inactive and with the menu system hidden (full screen mode) Current vehicle position Set map orientation ( page 109) Map scale selected ( page 107) Hiding or showing the menu system Hiding: Slide qm. The Full Screen menu item appears in the main area of the display;...
  • Page 110 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Cross hair Details of the cross hair position Map scale Display may be the name of a road, for example, provided the digital map contains the necessary data. If no data is available, display shows: the coordinates of the cross hair if the geocoordinate display is switched on page 110) and the GPS signal is...

  • Page 111: Map Orientation

    Select map perspective: Select Navi Navi Map Display. £ £ The map display list appears. A dot indicates the current setting. Select Bird’s-eye view. The bird’s eye view is switched on or off, depending on the previous status. If you scroll the map in the bird’s eye view, COMAND switches back to the normal map view.
  • Page 112 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Arrival time and distance You can set whether the estimated arrival time and the distance to the destination should be displayed in the map. Displaying: Select Navi Navi £ £ Display. The map display list appears. A dot indicates the current setting.

  • Page 113: Comand Navigation System (Entering A Destination)

    distance taking distance and driving time into account. Select Navi Navi Mode. £ £ The mode list appears. A square ÿ indicates the current setting. Select route type: Fast Route or Short Route. Exit menu: Slide or press back button in the center console page 90).
  • Page 114 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination by the address Introduction It is not possible to enter an address when the vehicle has exceeded a certain speed. As soon as the vehicle speed drops below a certain value, the function is available again.
  • Page 115 List of states with input characters Top list entry based on the input data up to that point Characters entered by the user Characters automatically added by the system Clear last character entry Currently selectable characters Currently non-selectable characters Input characters List of states Currently selected characters In the list of input characters 7, you can...
  • Page 116 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting a state: Slide or rotate ymz. Canceling selection: Select Back by sliding om and press n. Press back button in the center console ( page 90). Confirming selection: Press n. The address input menu appears again. It shows the abbreviation for the selected state.
  • Page 117 for the selected state (USA) or province (Canada). Continuing destination entry: Select one of the menu items mentioned above. Entering the zip code It is not possible to enter a zip code if you have already entered other address data aside from the state (USA) or province (Canada).
  • Page 118 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) characters disappear. You see the list of zip codes without the input characters. Here you can confirm the current entry or make another selection. During character entry, you can also manually switch to the list of zip codes without input characters at any time.
  • Page 119 If COMAND cannot clearly attribute a previously entered street to a city, only those cities are available which have a street of that name. If you have not yet entered a street before entering the city, or cities within the state (USA) or province (Canada) previously entered are available.
  • Page 120 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual characters: Select in the bottom line and press n. Deleting an entire entry: Select in the bottom line and press n until the entire entry is deleted. Canceling an entry: Select Back in the bottom line and press n.
  • Page 121 In this case, entering a POI is based on the city seen in the address input menu. Save: Saving a destination in the destination memory ( page 149) Start: Starting the route calculation page 127) Continuing or completing destination entry: Select one of the menu items mentioned above.
  • Page 122 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting individual characters: Select in the bottom line and press n. Deleting an entire entry: Select in the bottom line and press n until the entire entry is deleted. Canceling an entry: Select Back in the bottom line and press n.
  • Page 123 In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in the address input menu. House No.: Entering the house number page 123) Intersection: Entering the intersection page 125) Entering an intersection is restricted to streets within the vicinity of the street entered.
  • Page 124 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) While the characters are being selected as described below, top list entry always shows the center which best corresponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point. At the same time, COMAND automatically supplements characters entered by the user with appropriate characters 3.
  • Page 125 Save: Saving a destination in the destination memory ( page 149) Start: Starting the route calculation page 127) Continuing or completing destination entry: Select one of the menu items mentioned above. Entering a house number The house number can only be entered after the street has been entered.
  • Page 126 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in the address input menu. POI: Entering a point of interest page 132) In this case, entering a POI is based on the city seen in the address input menu.

  • Page 127: Entering An Intersection

    Canceling an entry: Select Back in the bottom line and press n. Press back button in the center console ( page 90). As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute the numbers entered to a house number, the input characters disappear. You see the list of house numbers without the input characters.
  • Page 128 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) In the address input menu, select Intersection. The list of intersections appears either with or without the input characters page 127). Whether or not the input characters appear depends on how many intersections are available for the selected street.

  • Page 129: Starting The Route Calculation

    List of intersections without input characters Selecting an intersection: Slide rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. Either the address input menu appears again, or the city input menu. The city input menu appears if the intersection entered cannot be clearly attributed to a city.
  • Page 130 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) whether you want to end the current route guidance. Select Yes or No. If you select Yes, COMAND will stop the route guidance and start the route calculation for the new destination. If you select No, COMAND will continue with the active route guidance.
  • Page 131 While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry always shows the destination which best corresponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point. At the same time, COMAND automatically supplements characters entered by the user with appropriate characters 3.
  • Page 132 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination from the list of last destinations Select Navi Destination From £ £ Last Destinations. The list of last destinations appears. The most recent destination is at the top of the list.

  • Page 133: Parking Lot

    127). Entering a stopover When route guidance is active, you can enter a stopover. Stopovers can be predefined destinations from the following predefined categories: Mercedes-Benz Center Hospital Gas station Parking lot Restaurant However, you can also enter destinations other than the predefined ones.

  • Page 134: Comand Navigation System (Point Of Interest Entry)

    Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Enter a destination from the destination memory ( page 128). From Last Destinations selection: Enter a destination from the list of last destinations ( page 130). From POIs selection: Enter a special destination page 132).
  • Page 135 Then proceed as described in the “Entering a city” section ( page 116). After entering the city, continue with designating the POI category page 133). Option 2 Enter an address in the address input menu page 112). Select POI. Continue with designating the POI category page 133).
  • Page 136 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering a category Depending on the number of available categories, the main category list appears for category entry either with or without input characters ( page 135). Main category list with input characters When this list appears, the input characters are automatically activated.
  • Page 137 Main category list without input characters Example illustration: Main category list for POIs in the surrounding area Category Symbol for available POIs or other available subcategories Selecting a main category: Slide rotate ymz. Canceling selection: Select Back and press n. Press back button in the center console (...
  • Page 138 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) The illustration below shows by way of example the POI list for the RESTAURANT main category, FRENCH CUISINE subcategory within the surrounding area. Compass heading to the destination Linear distance to the destination Special destination Displays are not visible if you...

  • Page 139: List Options

    While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry always shows the POI that best corresponds to the input data as it has been entered up to that point. At the same time, COMAND automatically supplements characters entered by the user with appropriate characters 3.
  • Page 140 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Expanding list: In one of the lists select Options Expand Search. £ The list is expanded. Options only in POI lists Displaying details of the selected entry: Select Options Details. £ The detailed view appears.

  • Page 141: Comand Navigation System (Route Guidance)

    COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Route guidance G Observe Safety notes, see page 99. COMAND guides you to the destination using navigation commands in the form of audible navigation announcements and route guidance displays. The route guidance displays can only be seen if the display is switched to navigation mode.
  • Page 142 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) The following example illustration shows the intersection zoom in the right half. Next road Driving maneuver (turn left) Graphical representation of the distance to the driving maneuver Point at which the driving maneuver takes place (light blue dot, shown in both the left and right displays) Information about distance to the next...
  • Page 143 Example of a display without driving maneuvers Main destination < Stopover (only visible if a stopover has been entered) Route (highlighted blue) Current vehicle position; the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel Set map orientation – for an explanation and settings, see ( page 109) Set scale –...
  • Page 144 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Before the vehicle reaches a partially digitized area, COMAND notifies you of this with the following announcements: Be prepared to enter an area where turn by turn guidance cannot be provided. In 700 feet you will enter an area where turn by turn guidance cannot be provided.
  • Page 145 guides you for as long as possible with navigation announcements and displays on roads known to the system. Shortly before you reach the last known the point to leave the digitized road network, you will hear the announcement The destination is nearby. Follow the arrow on the display.

  • Page 146: Navigation Announcements

    Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Off-road during route guidance The road layout may differ from the data on the digital map, due to road construction measures, for example. In such cases, the system cannot allocate the vehicle position to the digital map and the vehicle is therefore in an off-road position.

  • Page 147: Comand Navigation System (During Route Guidance)

    COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Cancel route guidance Select Destination Cancel Route £ Guidance in map view with the menu system displayed ( page 107). Continuing canceled route guidance Select Destination Continue Route £ Guidance in map view with the menu system displayed ( page 107).

  • Page 148: Displaying Route Information

    Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) COMAND uses the time set in COMAND as the basis for calculating the estimated arrival time. The clock must be set correctly in COMAND ( page 96). The calculation of the estimated arrival time does not additionally take into account whether Daylight Saving Time or standard time is applicable at the destination.

  • Page 149: Comand Navigation System (Real- Time Traffic)

    Blocked route section Current vehicle position; the triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel Information about the blocked route section Blocked route section is always highlighted in red/white. The information about blocked route section shows which section of the route is blocked and the length of the blocked section.
  • Page 150 Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) The following shows the possible symbol displays. Traffic jam on the route (symbol with red border) Traffic jam away from the route (symbol with gray border) Stop-and-go traffic on the route (symbol with red border) Stop-and-go traffic away from the route (symbol with gray border) Blocked section on the route...

  • Page 151: Comand Navigation System (Destination Memory)

    Display all messages: Select Display All Messages. All streets are shown for which messages are present, as well as for those which are not on the route. Read a message: Select a street. You can find an example message below. Close the list: Slide once or repeatedly.
  • Page 152 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Saving a destination from the list of last destinations Select Navi Destination From £ £ Last Destinations. The list of last destinations appears. Select desired destination. The address of the destination is displayed. Select Save.
  • Page 153 Deleting a destination from the destination memory Select Navi Destination From £ £ Memory. Depending on the number of entries in the destination memory, you will see the destination memory list with or without input characters. Example illustration: Destination memory list without input characters COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Example illustration: Destination memory list with...
  • Page 154 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Example illustration: Destination memory list without input characters In the destination memory list without input characters, the My Address entry is automatically highlighted. Example illustration: Destination memory list with input characters Input characters In the destination memory list with input characters 1, the input characters are automatically activated.
  • Page 155 Select desired address book entry. Proceed as described in the “Searching for an address book entry” section page 176). Once the address data is complete and if it matches the digital map data, COMAND saves the entry as your own address in the destination memory.

  • Page 156: Comand Navigation System (Last Destinations)

    Control systems COMAND navigation system (last destinations) Press n. If your own address has already been assigned, you will see the menu for starting route guidance with your own address data. Exiting menu: Select Back. Destination memory list with input characters Input characters In the destination memory list with input...

  • Page 157: Comand Telephone

    Saving the vehicle position in the list of last destinations Centering map on the vehicle’s position: Select Navi Position £ £ Vehicle Position Map. Saving: Select Navi Position £ £ Save Position. COMAND saves the current vehicle position as a destination in the list of last destinations.

  • Page 158: Operating Options

    168) Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on features available for your mobile phone of choice. You can control other functions of the mobile...

  • Page 159: Functional Restrictions

    Notes about COMAND telephone ® features using a Bluetooth connection Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones, cradles and adaptors available for ® use in your vehicle utilize Bluetooth technology to communicate with each other and the vehicle.

  • Page 160: Emergency Call

    Control systems COMAND telephone at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes or the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Switching telephone on or off Switching on: Insert mobile phone into cradle when COMAND is switched on. Switch on the mobile phone (see mobile phone operating instructions). Switching off: Select Telephone £...
  • Page 161 emergency call by using COMAND and the mobile phone. If you cannot make an emergency call, you must initiate rescue measures yourself. The “911” emergency call is a public service. Any misuse is punishable by law. A roof cargo container may impair mobile phone reception.
  • Page 162 Control systems COMAND telephone Entering the PIN2 The PIN2 entry applies only to GSM mobile phones. The phone may request the PIN2 in order to use certain functions. A corresponding message appears in the display. Enter PIN2 digits into mobile phone. Entering the PUK/PUK2 The PUK/PUK2 entry (Personal Unblocking Key) applies only to GSM...
  • Page 163 Name (only when Data/Connections the mobile phone is inserted in the cradle) Display COMAND Address book phone book ® Bluetooth Main telephone menu Calling up main menu: Select Telephone. Press on the telephone keypad page 158). If you press when the main telephone menu has already been called up, the Calls Dialed list will appear page 162).

  • Page 164: Call Lists

    Control systems COMAND telephone To call up text message (SMS) page 186) To display call list selection page 162) Mailbox The symbol in the example illustration ò above indicates that your mailbox contains new voice messages. You will have to call the mailbox in order to retrieve the messages.
  • Page 165 You will see the telephone number of caller the caller transmitted the telephone number no caller data is saved in either the COMAND address book or the phone book on the mobile phone An unknown caller has not transmitted his or her telephone number. In the list of dialed calls, you will see the name of the person called if you have saved his or her telephone number and name in...

  • Page 166: Incoming Call

    Control systems COMAND telephone Data field Input mark (cursor) Input characters If you want to change the available characters: Proceed as described in the “Changing data field” paragraph in the “Assigning a New Entry in the Address Book” section ( page 171).
  • Page 167 Use the mobile phone (see mobile phone operating instructions). ® Use the Bluetooth headset (see headset operating instructions). ® The use of a Bluetooth headset requires ® Bluetooth to be activated and the ® Bluetooth headset to be authorized page 184). If you have accepted the call using COMAND, the telephone keypad, the multifunction steering wheel or the mobile phone, the call...
  • Page 168 Control systems COMAND telephone selected and the button on the telephone keypad does not function. Placing a call to a call list entry or COMAND phone book entry Call up a call list and select an entry page 162). Call up COMAND phone book and select an entry ( page 169).

  • Page 169: Functions During A Single-Call Connection

    Functions during a single-call connection Example illustration: Telephone mode during a call Symbol for active telephone ° connection (also visible in other operating modes) Signal strength display To switch hands-free microphone on or off Length of call display To send character strings To end a call Person you are calling The name of the person you are speaking...
  • Page 170 Control systems COMAND telephone Sending individual characters: Rotate or slide and select desired character. Each character you select can be seen in the main area and is sent immediately. Sending a phone book entry as a character string: Select Name. Select desired phone book entry.

  • Page 171: Phone Book

    available to you which are described in the “Functions during a single- call connection” section ( page 167). COMAND phone book The COMAND phone book contains both the COMAND address book entries and mobile phone entries that have at least one telephone number.
  • Page 172 Control systems COMAND telephone Switching between the smart speller and the list Switching from the smart speller to the list: Slide qm repeatedly or press n until the smart speller is hidden. Rotate or slide and select The smart speller is hidden. Example illustration: List of phone book entries with name display and hidden smart speller Back to smart speller...
  • Page 173 Entering characters: Select the characters of the entry you are searching for one by one. Deleting individual characters: Select and briefly press n. Each time you enter or delete a character, the closest match will be displayed at the top of the list. Deleting an entire entry: Select press and hold n until the entry is deleted.
  • Page 174 Control systems COMAND telephone Selecting a telephone category: Select a category, e. g. Land Line. Confirming selection: Select Save. The input menu appears with the data fields. Data field Input mark (cursor) Input characters Changing data field: Slide repeatedly until desired data field is highlighted.
  • Page 175 Deleting: Select entry ( page 170). Select Options Delete. £ A prompt appears asking whether the entry should be deleted. Select Yes or No. Once Yes has been selected, the entry will be deleted according to the rules mentioned above. Saving a phone book entry from the mobile phone in the address book This function is used to save an existing...

  • Page 176: Address Book

    Control systems COMAND telephone After selecting an entry, press n. If there are fewer than four numbers assigned to the selected entry in the selected number category, COMAND will save the data. If four numbers are saved for the selected entry, a prompt will appear asking whether you want to overwrite one of the existing numbers.
  • Page 177 into the cradle, COMAND reads-in the phone book entries saved in the mobile phone and stores the entries as a separate list from the COMAND address book. This list is a copy of the phone’s phone book. This can take several minutes, depending on how many entries the phone book and the address book contain.
  • Page 178 Control systems COMAND telephone Examples: Florida or FL Colorado or CO Alberta or AB Ontario or ON Select Telephone Data/ £ Connections Address Book £ £ Options New Entry. £ The input menu appears with the data fields and the input characters. Example illustration: Input menu for private data To switch between work and home data symbol)
  • Page 179 Symbol for complete address data ¤ from the navigation system Symbol for summarized entries from the mobile phone with the same name but different telephone numbers Category symbol Smart speller Symbol for voice entry ¦ Back to the main address book display Entries with category symbol come from the mobile phone.
  • Page 180 Control systems COMAND telephone Canceling search: Switch from the smart speller to the list ( page 177). The entry at the top of the list is automatically highlighted. Going back to main address book display: If necessary, switch from the list to the smart speller ( page 177) and select Back in the smart speller.
  • Page 181 Displaying abbreviated content in full Select Options Details. £ The display is shown in full. Closing entire display: Slide press n. Closing the detailed view Select Back. Displaying of a complete phone book entry in the mobile phone The mobile phone must be inserted in the cradle.
  • Page 182 Control systems COMAND telephone Changing the description of a telephone number data field This function is not possible for phone book entries in the mobile phone. Display the details of an entry and highlight the telephone number data field page 178). Select Options Change Category.
  • Page 183 Calling a number saved in an entry To do this, COMAND must be equipped with a telephone. The mobile phone must be inserted in the cradle. Display the details of an entry and highlight the telephone number data field page 178). Press n and select Call.

  • Page 184: Voice Entries

    Control systems COMAND telephone If you have added data, COMAND saves your additions. This means that you do not need to reenter this additional data later The COMAND memory saves the additional data in a special field, which cannot be displayed.
  • Page 185 Data field Input mark (cursor) Input characters Proceed as described in the “Changing a data field” paragraph in the “Creating a new address book entry” section ( page 175). Saving a phone book entry from the mobile phone in an existing address book entry The mobile phone must be inserted in the cradle.

  • Page 186: Bluetooth ® Settings

    Control systems COMAND telephone ® Bluetooth settings General information about Bluetooth ® Bluetooth technology is the standard for short-range wireless technologies, suitable for transmitting voice and data. Bluetooth can be used to exchange vCards or make calls using a headset. ®...
  • Page 187 Authorized and detected device – device and padlock symbol are the same color Device which was not detected, but which has been authorized in the past – device and padlock symbol are different colors (the device may be switched off or not in the vehicle, for example) Newly detected device - not yet authorized (no symbol)

  • Page 188: Sms Messages (Short Message Service)

    Control systems COMAND telephone If you de-authorize a device which has been authorized in the past and which is not detected in the search, this device will no longer be displayed in the device list. Devices which have been authorized in the past but which are not detected in the search are either not switched on or not in the vehicle.
  • Page 189 Selecting an SMS message Rotate or slide and then press n. Showing abbreviated sender display in full Options Select SMS message £ £ Details. The detailed view appears. Closing detailed view: Slide press n. Calling an SMS sender Options Select SMS message £...

  • Page 190: Comand Fm/Am Radio

    Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Using data in a text message If the SMS message contains telephone numbers or navigable address data, you can select this data and place a telephone call or transfer the address data to the navigation system. Selecting data from the text: Rotate or slide qmr.
  • Page 191 Radio Presets (except Weather Band) (except Weather Band) Station List Autostore (in FM wave band only) Save Station Preset station list Frequency Entry Show Station Info (in FM wave band only) Switching to radio mode Select Audio Audio FM/AM £ £...

  • Page 192: Selecting Stations/Channels

    Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Switching wave bands You can switch between the FM, AM and WB (Weather Band) wave bands. Select Audio Audio FM/AM £ £ Radio FM or AM or WB. £ You will hear the station last tuned in on the selected wave band.

  • Page 193: Saving Stations

    Entering the frequency using the COMAND controller Select Radio Frequency Entry. £ The menu for manual frequency entry appears. Exiting menu without making an entry: Press back button in the center console ( page 90). Increasing or decreasing number: Slide or rotate ymz.

  • Page 194: Auto Store

    Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Selecting a preset position: Slide rotate ymz. Saving a station to a selected preset position If you have called up the station preset screen using option 1: Press n briefly. In options 2 and 3: Press and hold n until you hear a signal.

  • Page 195: Comand Satellite Radio

    Sat Radio Presets Channel List Station presets Save Channel Channel Entry Service COMAND satellite radio Safety notes G Warning! Please devote your attention first and foremost to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize yourself with the radio functions. Only use the COMAND when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
  • Page 196 Introduction to satellite radio A subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio service provider is required for the satellite radio operation described in this section. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over...

  • Page 197: Preview Channel

    www.sirius.com (USA) or www.siriuscanada.com (Canada). Closing screen: Press n. Preview channel If the satellite radio service has not been subscribed to, only the preview channel is available. You cannot tune in another channel. If you try to do this, you will see the screen described in the section “Satellite radio service is not activated”...
  • Page 198 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Select category by rotating or sliding and press n. When selecting a channel using the channel search function or the channel list, you have access to the channels you subscribe to and which are included in the selected category.
  • Page 199 Tuning in channels using manual channel number entry If you try to tune in a channel when the satellite radio service is not activated, you will see the screen described in the section “Satellite radio service is not activated” ( page 194).
  • Page 200 Control systems COMAND satellite radio Option 2 Press n when the main area is selected. Option 3 Select Audio Audio Sat Radio £ £ Presets. £ All three of these will call up a preset menu. The dot in front of a preset position indicates that this is the channel currently selected and being listened to.

  • Page 201: Pcmcia Card

    Audio Audio Select £ £ £ Radio Sat Radio Service. £ £ The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and the twelve-digit electronic serial number (SIRIUS-ID) of the particular receiver are displayed. Closing screen: Slide or press n. COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Safety notes G Warning! COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser...
  • Page 202 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 to access the audio CD tracks. Access to the MP3/WMA tracks is not possible. Similarly, if the first session type is according to the data CD standard containing MP3/ WMA tracks and the second session type is according to the audio CD standard, COMAND will treat the CD as a data CD.
  • Page 203 This is especially the case if you have activated the surround sound function. WMA (Windows Media Audio) Windows Media Audio (WMA) is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. The audio system supports the following types of audio files: fixed bit rates of 5 kBit/s up to 384 kBit/s sampling rates from 8 kHz to 48 kHz...
  • Page 204 Attempting to play discs with a diameter of 8 cm or playing such discs with an adapter may cause damage COMAND. Such damages are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm. Notes about handling CDs/DVDs Only hold discs by the edge.
  • Page 205 Wait until LED for magazine tray button which you pressed flashes quickly. Insert disc into slot 1. The DVD changer draws the disc in and begins playback if: it has been loaded correctly it is a permissible type of disc Loading all six magazine trays Press load button 2.
  • Page 206 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Inserting/Ejecting a PCMCIA card COMAND supports commercially available PCMCIA cards or PCMCIA card adapters with storage media that may not be designed for the temperatures which occur in the vehicle. You should therefore remove the PCMCIA card from the vehicle when not in use since extreme temperatures could damage these devices.
  • Page 207 CD or DVD-A or MP3 Pause/Stop/Play (audio DVD mode only) Normal Track Pausing playback Sequence Random Tracks Stopping playback Random folder (MP3 Restarting playback mode only) Repeat folder (MP3 mode only) Group (DVD-Audio mode only) Tracks/ Folders Track List/ (MP3 mode only) Tracks A-Z Showing track list Selecting folder...
  • Page 208 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode Load CD/DVD ( page 202) or PCMCIA card ( page 204). Select Audio Audio, then CD, DVD- £ Audio or MP3. Press the shortcut button once or twice.

  • Page 209: Stop Function

    Example display in MP3 mode Current playback option Medium type Disc number (not on PCMCIA card) Track name Current folder path Current folder Track time Graphic time and track display Sound settings Medium selection Folder listing Track listing Playback options Stop function This function is only available in audio DVD mode.

  • Page 210: Fast Forward/Rewind

    Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Selecting a track Selecting by skipping to tracks Skipping forwards or backwards to a track (in CD or DVD mode only): Rotate ymz. Skipping forwards through the tracks skips to the next track. Skipping backwards through the tracks skips to the beginning of the current track if the track has been playing for more than 8 seconds.
  • Page 211 Back folder symbol Current track symbol Track symbol Move to the superordinate folder: Select symbol. The display changes to the next folder up in the folder structure on the disc. Back folder symbol Current folder symbol Folder symbol containing tracks Selecting a folder: Select desired folder.

  • Page 212: Socket

    Control systems COMAND AUX Playback options The following options are available: Normal Track Sequence Tracks playback in the order on the disc (e. g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.). Random Tracks Tracks playback in a random order (e. g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.). Random Folder (in MP3 mode only) Tracks in the active folder and any subfolders playback in random order.

  • Page 213: Audio

    Audio AUX Switching to Audio AUX mode Select Audio Audio AUX. £ £ The Audio AUX menu appears. You will hear the medium in the external audio source if it has been connected and switched to play. Please refer to the corresponding operating instructions for information about how to operate the external audio source.

  • Page 214: Screen Settings

    Control systems COMAND AUX Please refer to the corresponding operating instructions for information about how to operate the external video source. You can adjust the following settings in Video AUX mode: Screen settings ( page 212) Volume ( page 92) Balance and fader ( page 93) Treble and bass (...

  • Page 215: Comand Video Dvd

    DVD or the DVD box. The factory setting of COMAND is regional code 1. The setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to playback video DVDs with other regional codes, as long as they comply with the NTSC or PAL TV standard.

  • Page 216: Functional Limitations

    Attempting to play discs with a diameter of 8 cm or playing such discs with an adapter may cause damage COMAND. Such damages are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm. Notes about handling DVDs For notes about handling DVDs, see page 202).

  • Page 217: Hiding/Showing The Dvd Control Menu

    DVD-V Pause/Play Widescreen Switching to video DVD mode Insert a DVD ( page 202). Select Video Video Video DVD. £ £ Press the shortcut button once or twice. shortcut button takes you directly to the previously set disc mode (audio CD/DVD, MP3-CD/DVD or video DVD).
  • Page 218 Control systems COMAND video DVD Stop Medium selection Sound settings Fast forward/rewind Slide and hold until you get to the desired scene. Selecting the DVD medium Select Video Video Video DVD. £ £ Show the menu system, if necessary page 215). Select Changer.

  • Page 219: Selecting Film/Track

    Entering the scene/chapter using the telephone keypad Press on the telephone keypad > page 85). Enter scene/chapter using the buttons. COMAND tunes in to the scene/chapter entered. Selecting film/track This function is only available if the DVD is comprised of several film/tracks. Select Video Video Video DVD.
  • Page 220 Control systems COMAND video DVD Reconfirming the selection: Select Select. COMAND carries out the action defined by the selected DVD menu item. Depending on the DVD, it is possible the menu item Play either has no function or has no function in certain parts of the DVD menu.
  • Page 221 Select the menu item Back (to the film) in the selection menu. Depending on the DVD, it is possible the menu item Back (to the film) either has no function or has no function in certain parts of the DVD menu. Setting the language and audio format This function is not available for all DVDs.

  • Page 222: Night Security Illumination

    Control systems COMAND vehicle menu COMAND vehicle menu Introduction In this menu, you can program the following vehicle functions: Function Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off page 220) Locator Lighting ( page 221) Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings page 222) Automatic Locking ( page 222) Easy Entry/Exit Feature ( page 223)

  • Page 223: Locator Lighting

    Selecting length of time: Slide rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. To activate night security illumination: Select delayed switch-off period (see above). Turn the exterior lamp switch to position before turning off the engine. Locator lighting on/off The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 82).

  • Page 224: Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings

    Control systems COMAND vehicle menu To activate locator lighting: Make sure the function Locator Lighting is set. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position when exiting the vehicle. Exterior mirror convenience settings The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 82).

  • Page 225: Activating Easy-Entry/Exit Feature

    Switching automatic locking on or off: Press n. Select Vehicle Vehicle £ £ Automatic Locking. A checkmark appears when automatic locking is switched on. Confirming selection: Press n. Slide to exit. Activating easy-entry/exit feature The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 82).

  • Page 226: Setting Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off

    Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Select Vehicle Vehicle Easy £ £ Entry/Exit Feature. Confirming selection: Press n. A selection list appears. The current setting is indicated by a dot R. Selecting a setting: Slide or rotate ymz.

  • Page 227: Rear Window Sunshade

    You can select: 0 sec., the delayed switch-off feature is deactivated 15 sec., 30 sec., 45 sec., or 60 sec., the delayed switch-off feature is activated Select Vehicle. The main area is active. Selecting Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off menu: Slide or rotate ymz.

  • Page 228: Trunk Opening-Height Restriction

    Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Extending or retracting rear window sunshade: Press n. Select Vehicle Vehicle Rear- £ £ window Sunshade. Confirming selection: Press n. G Warning! When operating the rear window sunshade, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the extending or retracting procedure.

  • Page 229: Comand Automatic Climate Control

    COMAND automatic climate control Introduction The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 82). G Warning! Follow the recommended settings for heating and cooling given on the following pages and pages in the “Controls in detail” chapter.

  • Page 230: Adjusting Air Distribution

    Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Changing temperature: Slide rotate ymz. Exiting menu: Press n, back button in the center console ( page 83) or slide omp. The setting is saved. Adjusting air distribution G Observe Safety notes, see page 397. You can adjust the air distribution separately for the driver’s and front passenger side.
  • Page 231 If the air conditioning cannot be activated again, this indicates that the air conditioning is losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 232 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Selecting Mono mode Mono is used to adjust the climate zones for the entire vehicle at the same time. When the Mono function is switched on and you change the climate on the driver’s side, these changes will be carried out in the same manner for all climate zones.
  • Page 233 Focused (default setting, increased air flow) Medium (reduced air flow) Diffuse (minimal air flow) When the interior ambient temperature of the vehicle is very hot and the climate control is cooling the interior, the setting for air flow is temporarily overridden. Select climate control settings Central £...
  • Page 234 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control switch back to operating the front climate control system switch off the rear climate control switch the automatic function of the rear climate control from automatic to manual Select climate control settings Central £ climate control menu.

  • Page 235: Comand Seats

    COMAND seats Operating seats via COMAND G Observe Safety notes, see page 309. The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 83). The following seat adjustments can be made via COMAND: Settings Lumbar support ( page 233) Multicontour seats, front ( page 234)

  • Page 236: Multicontour Seats, Front

    Control systems COMAND seats Scale Cursor Current seat Current setting Select seat ( page 233). Adjusting lumbar support: Slide rotate until desired setting is reached. Confirming selection: Press n. Switching to the bottom menu line: Slide omp. Confirming selection: Press n. After you have pressed O, the seat last adjusted is active.
  • Page 237 Select seat ( page 233). Selecting Seatback Sides: Slide rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. A scale appears. Slide or rotate until desired setting is reached. Saving setting: Press n. Adjusting seat backrest curvature in lumbar area This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the lumbar area of the seat backrest.

  • Page 238: Drive-Dynamic Multicontour Seats, Front

    Control systems COMAND seats Drive-dynamic multicontour seats, front For information on manual multicontour seat settings, see “Multicontour seats, front” ( page 234). ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air pressure in the air chambers (sides of seat cushion and seat backrest) of the drive- dynamic multicontour seats is increased.

  • Page 239: Vehicle Settings

    Instrument cluster control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 2 ( page 307). The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance service, to call up statistical...

  • Page 240: Multifunction Display

    Control systems Instrument cluster control system 5 Press button to select menus & Press button briefly to select function or scroll through lists within Audio menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station within Telephone menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or number AMG vehicles only.

  • Page 241: Instrument Cluster Control System

    Settings, functions as well as any malfunctions appear in the text field. For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus” ( page 240). Control systems Instrument cluster control system...

  • Page 242: Control System Menus

    Control systems Instrument cluster control system Menus...

  • Page 243: Fuel Consumption Statistics

    Function Trip menu ( page 241) Navi menu ( page 243) Audio menu ( page 244) menu ( page 245) Telephone menu ( page 248) Assistance menu ( page 250) Service menu ( page 251) Settings menu ( page 252) Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an additional display for the speedometer and call up or...

  • Page 244: Resetting Values

    Control systems Instrument cluster control system Fuel consumption statistics since last reset to select the Trip Press & menu. to select From Press Reset. Distance driven since last reset Time elapsed since last reset Average speed since last reset Average fuel consumption since last reset Resetting values You can reset the values for the following functions:...

  • Page 245: Navigation

    Navi menu The display in the Navi menu depends on whether route guidance is active or not. to select the Navi Press & menu. Route guidance not active The multifunction display shows the direction of travel and the name of the street you are currently driving on, if known by the navigation system.

  • Page 246: Audio Menu

    Control systems Instrument cluster control system You have reached your destination. Area of dest. reached You have arrived in the area of your destination. The message appears, for example, for relatively large POIs. New Route... COMAND calculates a new route, e.g. because you have deviated from the calculated route or due to a detour report.
  • Page 247 Select next or previous stored station: Press button briefly to select a stored station. Select next or previous station in wave band: Press and hold button to select a station. You can only change the frequency band and save new stations using the COMAND system, see ( page 188) (AM/FM radio) or page 193) (satellite radio).

  • Page 248: Racetimer

    Control systems Instrument cluster control system If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the manual shift program, you will see next to gear indicator as a reminder to upshift. Use buttons to select the following functions in the AMG menu: RACETIMER ( page 246) Overall analysis (...
  • Page 249 Gear indicator RACETIMER Best lap time Resetting current lap Press button while the timer is æ running. The timer stops. Press button ç. The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all laps It is not possible to delete a single saved lap. Press button while the timer is æ...

  • Page 250: Telephone

    These mobile phone cradles can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For more information on telephone, see page 424). A roof cargo container may impair mobile phone reception.
  • Page 251 When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. When you insert a Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phone into the cradle, the control system reads in the phone book that is saved on the SIM card or in the phone book of the mobile phone.

  • Page 252: Assistance Menu

    Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press button or #. If several entries are present for the same name, they are all shown. Select the desired entry and press button again. The control system dials the selected phone number. If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider, the name of the party (if stored in your phone book) you are calling will...

  • Page 253: Service Menu

    Switching on or off rear view camera automatically The image from the rear view camera is shown on the COMAND system display. Press to select the & Assistance menu. to select the Rearview Press Camera function Press #. Press again if you would like to change the current status.

  • Page 254: Messages In The Multifunction

    Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. to select the Service Press &...

  • Page 255: Additional Speedometer

    Make sure the light switch is set to ¡ when you switch off the daytime running lamps while driving at night. Showing or hiding additional speedometer You can have an additional digital speedometer shown in the multifunction display. Depending on the setting for the speedometer display mode ( page 253), the speed is shown in the unit of kilometers/hour...

  • Page 256: Voice Control Introduction

    Control systems Voice Control introduction Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 257: Voice Control Introduction

    signs, and should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving. The navigation system does not supply any information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic regulations or traffic safety rules. Their observance always remains in the driver’s personal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area.

  • Page 258: Active System

    Control systems Voice Control introduction Spelling You may not need to spell the entire name (street, intersection, city or point of interest) especially if the name is lengthy. Spelling the first three to five characters of the name should be sufficient for the system to recognize the name provided it is available on the navigation DVD.
  • Page 259 Item Activating the Voice Control System Accepting a call Canceling Voice Control Increasing volume æ Decreasing volume ç Taking a call Dialing Redialing Ending a call Rejecting an incoming call The Voice Control System can be canceled at any time, even during a dialog. Please note that if the Voice Control System is canceled during a dialog, then the complete procedure is stopped and the...

  • Page 260: Voice Control Navigation

    Control systems Voice Control navigation COMAND display Multifunction display For example, telephone numbers are shown in the multifunction display while dialing when the main Telephone menu is selected in the instrument cluster control system. Multifunction display Symbols The following symbols are found in the Voice Control System pages: This symbol stands for commands and voice entries you are speaking.

  • Page 261: Navigation Commands

    select one of your last destinations enter a POI (point of interest) select one of your last destinations save a destination navigate to a destination stored in the destination memory of the address book start route guidance display the map zoom in or zoom out of the map listen to the destination memory cancel route guidance...

  • Page 262: Points Of Interest (Poi)

    Control systems Voice Control navigation The system displays a numbered list of matching street names on the COMAND display Please select a line number Number two Number two accepted Do you want to enter a house number? Do you want to enter an intersection? Do you want to spell the town’s name? Please spell the town name N-E-W-Y-O-R-K...
  • Page 263 POI. “Next POI” With the commands “Next gas station” “Next parking lot” “Next Mercedes-Benz service” “Next restaurant” “Next hospital” you can select POIs in your vicinity. Sample dialog: Next gas station...
  • Page 264 Control systems Voice Control navigation “Navigate <voice name> work” to directly select between home or work address for that name. The system confirms your selection, calculates the route, and begins route guidance. Sample dialog: Navigate to John Smith If more than one address exists for this voice entry, the Voice Control System will prompt you: Navigate to home or work?
  • Page 265 The system reads out the address book destination memory. To select a voice entry and adopt address for route guidance: When the system reads the desired entry, press !. If more than one address is available, the system will prompt you: Navigate to home or work? Home The system reads the selected voice...
  • Page 266 Control systems Voice Control navigation COMAND display is sorted according to the probability of the voice recognition. Speak each character as clearly as you can, especially when they sound very similar (d or e). “District” or “Center” Use the command “District” or “Center” to to spell a city location in the city previously selected.

  • Page 267: Voice Control Telephone

    “House number” Use the command “House number” to select a house number for the street previously selected. Speak the house number in single digits. Sample dialog: House number Please say the house number in single digits Three two Is three two correct? House number accepted The house number is adopted for route guidance.
  • Page 268 Control systems Voice Control telephone Telephone commands For a complete list of commands, see page 277). “Telephone” Use the command “Telephone” to activate the telephone main menu. Use this command if you want the digits you are entering to appear on the COMAND display. “Help telephone”...
  • Page 269 “Confirm” Using the command “Confirm” will repeat all digits spoken up to that point. Upon repeating the digits, the system will prompt you to continue your input. Sample dialog: Dial number Please say the number One two three One two three Confirm One two three, please continue Four five six seven...
  • Page 270 Control systems Voice Control telephone or, with longer phone numbers, in digit blocks (three to five digits in each block). After each digit block (separate the digit blocks by using an approximately 0.5 second pause), the Voice Control System repeats the recognized digits and waits until you continue speaking.
  • Page 271 “Call John Smith home car” “Call John Smith home land line” “Call John Smith work cell phone” “Call John Smith work car” “Call John Smith work land line” The system confirms your input and the number is dialed. Sample dialog: Call John Smith If several telephone numbers exist for the same entry, the Voice Control...

  • Page 272: Voice Control Address Book

    Control systems Voice Control address book Voice Control address book Safety notes G Warning! Please devote your attention first and foremost to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize yourself with the address book functions. Only use the Voice Control System when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
  • Page 273 Operating and using address book Press !. Speak one of the following commands depending on the address book status (open or not open). Available commands with the address book not open For a complete list of commands, see page 277). “Help address book”...
  • Page 274 Control systems Voice Control address book deleted; the remaining data in the entry are retained. “Address book” Use this command to open the address book. Available commands with the address book open “Help address book” Use the command “Help address book” to have the Voice Control System read out an option list of all available commands for the address book.

  • Page 275: Voice Control Radio

    Voice Control radio Safety notes G Warning! Please devote your attention first and foremost to the traffic situation you are in. Before your journey, please familiarize yourself with the radio functions. Only use the Voice Control System when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
  • Page 276 Control systems Voice Control radio The Voice Control System tunes the radio to frequency FM 95.5. “Save station” (List saved stations) Use this command to save the set station (AM and FM only) by name in your personal station list. After using this command, the Voice Control System will prompt you to repeat the name two to four times before it is saved in the station list.

  • Page 277: Voice Control Cd/Dvd Changer/Mp3

    Sample dialog: Delete station Which station do you want to delete? Smooth Jazz Do you want to delete Smooth Jazz? Station deleted “Delete station list” Use this command to delete the complete station list or one or more stations from the station list.
  • Page 278 Control systems Voice Control CD/DVD changer/MP3 type of medium found in the selected slot. In your command, you can therefore replace the term “CD/DVD” with “Medium”. To operate the DVD changer using the Voice Control System, the Voice Control System must be activated ( page 257).

  • Page 279: Voice Control Command List

    “Memory card” The “Memory card” command is used to switch from the DVD drive to the PCMCIA card. “Drive” The “Drive” command is used to switch from the PCMCIA card to the DVD drive. Voice Control command list Chapter “Command list” gives you on overview of all commands available for use to control the Voice Control System.
  • Page 280 Control systems Voice Control command list help help please please help help functions help devices help voice control linguatronic help general help help permanent commands help global commands letters of the English alphabet digits 0 - 9 continue go forward next page back go back...
  • Page 281 save save PIN save PIN code save number save PIN number save telephone number save name save password store PIN store PIN code store number store PIN number store telephone number store name store password dial dial PIN dial number dial PIN number dial PIN code dial phone number...
  • Page 282 Control systems Voice Control command list correction wrong PIN wrong number wrong PIN number wrong PIN code wrong phone number wrong telephone number wrong unlock code incorrect PIN incorrect number incorrect PIN number incorrect PIN code incorrect phone number incorrect telephone number incorrect unlock code delete delete PIN...
  • Page 283 enter country enter another country spell country spell another country change country change another country intersection spell intersection spell cross street enter intersection enter cross street last destinations last states last provinces spell town spell city spell name of town spell name of city enter town enter city...
  • Page 284 MB service next MB service point next MB service center next Mercedes service next Mercedes service point next Mercedes service center next Mercedes-Benz service point next Mercedes-Benz service center next service point next service center next hospital next parking lot...
  • Page 285 Address book commands address book (on) address list (on) addresses (on) list address book read out address book get address book recall address book delete address book spell entry spell name spell heading search entry search name search heading open entry show entry list entry select entry...
  • Page 286 Control systems Voice Control command list land line land line phone land line telephone cell phone mobile phone cellular phone work car (phone) office car (phone) business car (phone) company car (phone) car (phone) work car (phone) office car (phone) business car (phone) company work land line office phone...
  • Page 287 accept accept PIN accept PIN code accept lock code accept PIN number accept number accept telephone number accept name accept password finished <1> - <8> use <1> - <8> number <1> - <8> line <1> - <8> Audio commands audio audio off Radio radio (on)

  • Page 288: Satellite Radio

    Control systems Voice Control command list Example: 95.5 FM ninety-five five ninety-five five megahertz ninety-five point five ninety-five point five megahertz frequency ninety-five five frequency ninety-five point five frequency ninety-five five megahertz frequency ninety-five point five megahertz Example: 540 AM five-hundred-forty five-hundred-forty kilohertz frequency five-hundred-forty...
  • Page 289 MP3 (on) MP3 player (on) MP3 changer (on) next MP3 other MP3 next medium other medium previous MP3 last MP3 preceding MP3 replay MP3 replay medium repeat medium last medium previous medium next directory other directory next folder other folder previous directory previous folder last directory...
  • Page 290 Control systems Voice Control command list next DVD audio other DVD audio next audio DVD other audio DVD next medium other medium previous DVDA last DVDA preceding DVDA replay DVDA previous DVD audio last DVD audio preceding DVD audio replay DVD audio previous audio DVD last audio DVD preceding audio DVD...

  • Page 291: Voice Control Troubleshooting

    track 1-39 load track 1-39 load track number 1-39 select track 1-39 select track number 1-39 DVDA 1-6 DVDA number 1-6 DVD audio 1-6 DVD audio number 1-6 audio DVD 1-6 audio DVD number 1-6 medium 1-6 medium number 1-6 Voice Control troubleshooting Help function To support the user, the Voice Control System...

  • Page 292: Entering Digits

    Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Entering digits and spelling Entering digits Digits from “Zero” to “Nine” may be used. Speaking phone numbers in digit blocks of 3 to 5 digits has proven a very reliable method for the input of phone numbers. What to do if ...
  • Page 293 Problem Should interference occur during the process of storing a name, the Voice Control System prompts you to repeat your voice entry a third and fourth time. If the interference continues, the dialog is stopped. Voice Control System does not recognize commands.
  • Page 294 Control systems Voice Control troubleshooting Problem Voice Control System does not recognize a address book entry. Possible cause/consequence The voice entries in the address book sound too similar. Suggested solution When you create your address book entries, select names with the greatest possible acoustic differences: If for example you have the names Smith and Schmidt, choose for example “Smith work”...

  • Page 295: Voice Control Individualization

    Voice Control individualization The individualization can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If you drive off, the individualization will be canceled. After starting the session, the system will guide you through the individualization by means of acoustic instructions. The individualization is used to adapt the Voice Control System to your own voice and to therefore improve speech recognition.

  • Page 297: Controls In Detail

    Vehicle equipment ... 296 Locking and unlocking ... 296 Starter switch positions ... 307 Seats ... 309 Multifunction steering wheel ... 319 Mirrors ... 320 Memory function ... 323 Lighting ... 325 Wipers ... 331 Power windows ... 334 Controls in detail Driving and parking ...

  • Page 298: Vehicle Equipment

    SmartKey. To determine whether or not your vehicle is equipped with this feature, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If equipped and you wish to activate or deactivate the feature, or adjust its signal volume, also contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 299: Battery Check Lamp

    SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: the doors the trunk lid the fuel filler flap Lock button Unlock button for trunk lid Unlock button Battery check lamp USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the...
  • Page 300 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking KEYLESS-GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. The validity of the SmartKey is checked every time you grasp an outside door handle.

  • Page 301: Selective Setting

    message Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display with the engine running, the message Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display while driving off Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

  • Page 302: Checking Smartkey Batteries

    Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside.

  • Page 303: Automatic Central Locking

    Front doors: Pull on inside door handle on the respective front door to open door. If the door was locked, locking knob move up. Rear doors: Pull up locking knob on the respective rear door to unlock door. Pull on inside door handle on the respective rear door to open door.

  • Page 304: Opening

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 305: Closing

    Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system Remote trunk opening/closing switch Press and hold switch until the trunk begins to open. To interrupt the opening procedure: Press switch 1. Trunk opening-height restriction Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system: The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g.
  • Page 306 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The power closing assist automatically ensures that the trunk lid is pulled completely close ( page 307). Closing the trunk from the inside automatically G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch.
  • Page 307 result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. In vehicles with trunk opening/closing system you can close the trunk separately from the outside using the trunk closing switch. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO Trunk closing switch Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO Trunk closing switch Press switch briefly.

  • Page 308: Trunk Lid Emergency Release

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking been piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly. Trunk lid emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk lid can be opened from inside the trunk. Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button The trunk lid unlocks and opens.

  • Page 309: Power Closing Assist For Doors And Trunk Lid

    Canceling: Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to neutral position and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk. Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid It is not necessary to slam the door or trunk lid closed.

  • Page 310: Starter Switch Positions

    Controls in detail Starter switch positions have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” ( page 548). If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged.

  • Page 311: Head Restraints

    Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. Do not depress the brake pedal. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button USA only Canada only Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once.

  • Page 312: Seats

    Controls in detail Seats G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: Adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely.
  • Page 313 Power seats Front power seats Head restraint height Seat height Seat cushion tilt Seat cushion depth Seat fore and aft adjustment Seat backrest tilt ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the front passenger’s seat and/or electrically adjustable rear seats will be moved to a more favorable seat position.
  • Page 314 Controls in detail Seats from the front passenger front air bag as possible. Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or braking maneuver. Make sure no one is caught or injured while the seat is being adjusted.

  • Page 315: Folding Back

    passenger compartment with the override switch ( page 67). Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Adjusting head restraint Adjust the head restraint to the desired position by pushing or pulling on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion. Comfort head restraint G Warning! When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the...
  • Page 316 Controls in detail Seats Do not activate the easy-entry/exit feature if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move the seat backrest to an upright position. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel and driver’s seat will return to their last set memory position or a factory-set maximum forward position when...
  • Page 317 center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint...
  • Page 318 Controls in detail Seats Switch on the ignition. Press and hold switch page 315) in the front center console. The rear seat head restraints will fold up. Pull the rear center seat head restraint upright manually until it locks into position. Power rear seat head restraints (rear outer seats) Placing upright head restraint...

  • Page 319: Heating

    Seat ventilation Seat ventilation button The blue indicator lamps in the button come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using summer opening feature ( page 336). Switch on the ignition. Switching on: Press button repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set.
  • Page 320 Controls in detail Seats To select right rear passenger seat Massage setting, gentle Massage setting, vigorous To adjust position of seat backrest curvature (lordosis) Lumbar region support Side bolster adjustment To select left rear passenger seat Selecting a seat: Press rocker switch forward or backward.

  • Page 321: Heated Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 322: Interior Rear View Mirror

    Controls in detail Mirrors Indicator lamp flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions. The steering wheel heating switches off automatically: when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you switch off the ignition and open the driver’s door...

  • Page 323: Power Folding

    When you press button for the first time, the exterior mirror on the driver’s side is always selected. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made.

  • Page 324: Activating Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position

    Controls in detail Mirrors Button for folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out Folding in: Briefly press button 1. Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in. Folding out: Briefly press button 1. Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by applying firm...

  • Page 325: Memory Function

    immediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) immediately when you press button driver’s side exterior rear view mirror. If you adjust the exterior mirrors while they are in the parking position, the new mirror position is stored as a new parking position.

  • Page 326: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position

    Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory Adjust the seats. On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions. Press memory button M. Release memory button M and press memory position button 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds.

  • Page 327: Switching On

    Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor the vehicle’s steering angle and speed, then automatically shift their beams to...

  • Page 328: Automatic Headlamp Mode

    Controls in detail Lighting License plate lamps Side marker lamps Instrument panel lamps Green indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: Low-beam headlamps...

  • Page 329: Night Security Illumination

    Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position or *, you cannot switch on the high- beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps.

  • Page 330: Turn Signals

    Controls in detail Lighting Combination switch High beam High-beam flasher High beam Turn the exterior lamp switch to position page 325). Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow to its original...

  • Page 331: Headlamp Cleaning System

    Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch 1. All turn signal lamps are flashing. With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 332: Front

    Controls in detail Lighting you have turned the steering wheel to full lock. Switching off Switch off the left or right turn signal. Steer straight ahead. The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating lamps go out. Interior lighting in the front Even with the SmartKey being removed from the starter switch you can still use the...

  • Page 333: Emergency Lighting

    Emergency lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch ( page 328). Press switch ]. Unlock the vehicle. Interior lighting in the rear An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically.

  • Page 334: Windshield Wipers

    Controls in detail Wipers Combination switch Switching on windshield wipers Single wipe Wiping with washer fluid Switch on the ignition. Windshield wipers Switching on/off M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. V Fast intermittent wiping Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

  • Page 335: Problems With Wipers

    Controls in detail Wipers If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position or V, set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center...

  • Page 336: Operation

    Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and on the rear doors.
  • Page 337 Switch on the ignition. Opening/Closing: Press or pull and hold switch to the resistance point. The corresponding door window will move downwards or upwards until you release the switch. Express operation: Press or pull switch past the resistance point and release.

  • Page 338: Synchronizing

    Controls in detail Power windows Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized if they cannot be fully closed (express operation). Each door window must be synchronized separately. Close all doors. Switch on the ignition. Pull and hold switch 1, 2, page 334) until the respective door window is closed.
  • Page 339 Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close the door windows the tilt/sliding sunroof the panorama roof Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof and the rear door window sunshades. G Warning! When closing the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

  • Page 340: Safety Notes

    Controls in detail Driving and parking Touch and hold sensor surface on an outside door handle until the door windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof are completely closed. Make sure you are only touching the sensor surface. Release the sensor surface to interrupt the closing procedure.

  • Page 341: Driving And Parking

    Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Button for selecting park position P Park position Á Reverse gear  Neutral position À Drive position ¿ For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 345).

  • Page 342: Driving Off

    KEYLESS-GO function. Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged.
  • Page 343 Release the electronic parking brake. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes...

  • Page 344: Accidents

    Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Give very little gas. Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.

  • Page 345: Electronic Parking Brake

    from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. Take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. Electronic parking brake G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 346: Turning Off

    Controls in detail Driving and parking Engaging electronic parking brake automatically Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake engages automatically when DISTRONIC Plus page 360) brings your vehicle to a standstill, and at least one of the following conditions is met: The engine is turned off. The driver’s door is opened and the seat belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.

  • Page 347: Automatic Transmission

    Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically.

  • Page 348: Gearshift Pattern

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature. Gear selector lever Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission...
  • Page 349 open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine.

  • Page 350: Transmission Position Indicator

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission With KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Release the brake pedal. Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch.

  • Page 351: Kickdown

    Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Drive position ê Controls in detail Automatic transmission...

  • Page 352: Gear Range Indicator

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission (9 km/h). To shift the automatic transmission directly between drive position D and reverse gear R, move the gear selector lever past the resistance point up or down. Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the electronic parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P.

  • Page 353: Program Mode Indicator

    Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving Program mode selector switch on AMG vehicles C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving M Manual For manual gearshifting page 352) The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.

  • Page 354: Manual Shift Program

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) Limiting gear range Downshift (in manual program mode M) Extending gear range Upshift (in manual program mode M) You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.

  • Page 355: Manual Shift Program

    Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not Controls in detail Automatic transmission covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Briefly pull right gearshift control page 352). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.

  • Page 356: Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)

    Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear Have the automatic transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 357: Coolant

    Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The language setting for the multifunction display can be changed via COMAND page 98).

  • Page 358: Fuel Gauge

    30) denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

  • Page 359: Cruise Control

    Cruise control The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. The currently set speed or last set speed (“Resume”...

  • Page 360: Messages In The Multifunction

    Controls in detail Driving systems when the automatic transmission is in park position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N ® the ESP is switched off or has switched off due to a malfunction The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

  • Page 361: Hill Start Assist System

    Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments The set speed value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point. Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow increase or press the cruise control lever...

  • Page 362: Distronic Plus

    Controls in detail Driving systems with the electronic parking brake engaged ® if the ESP has switched off due to a malfunction DISTRONIC Plus Safety notes When activated, the DISTRONIC Plus adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways.

  • Page 363: Driving Systems

    changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. The DISTRONIC Plus does not function in adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use the DISTRONIC Plus during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. G Warning! The DISTRONIC Plus cannot take weather conditions into account.

  • Page 364: Display

    Controls in detail Driving systems system, the following functions are deactivated: DISTRONIC Plus BAS Plus ( page 70) ® PRE-SAFE Brake( page 76) Park Assist ( page 379) Advanced Parking Guidance ( page 383) Blind Spot Assist ( page 392) Due to its radar-emitting nature DISTRONIC Plus may have an appearance similar to a radar detector to law...

  • Page 365: Displaying The Distance Graphic

    lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and an intermittent warning sounds. Immediately apply the brake to avoid a collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. See the following warning note. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle...
  • Page 366 Controls in detail Driving systems Press to select the & Assistance menu. to select the Distance Press Display function. Press #. The DISTRONIC Plus distance graphic appears and you will see one of the following displays in the multifunction display. DISTRONIC Plus activated When the DISTRONIC Plus is activated, you will see the set speed in the multifunction...

  • Page 367: Distronic Plus Lever

    DISTRONIC Plus lever Setting current or higher speed Setting current or lower speed Deactivating the DISTRONIC Plus Activating the DISTRONIC Plus or resuming to the last set speed Setting target distance Activating DISTRONIC Plus G Warning! When the DISTRONIC Plus is braking, the brake pedal is retracted (i.e.

  • Page 368: Driving

    Controls in detail Driving systems if the driver’s door is open and the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt if the radar sensors are switched off page 253) Switching on while driving Tap the DISTRONIC Plus lever up down until desired speed is set.

  • Page 369: Stopping

    brakes the vehicle in order to keep the distance specified by you. When the DISTRONIC Plus detects that the preceding vehicle is driving faster, it accelerates the vehicle up to the set speed. G Warning! When you step on the brake pedal, you switch off the DISTRONIC Plus except when the vehicle is at a standstill.

  • Page 370: Distronic Plus

    Controls in detail Driving systems speed will then be determined only by the accelerator pedal position. Setting a higher speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit.

  • Page 371: Resume Function

    Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments Briefly press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow page 365). Release the DISTRONIC Plus lever. The vehicle set speed decreases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) each time you press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down past the resistance point.

  • Page 372: With Distronic Plus

    Controls in detail Driving systems reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the DISTRONIC Plus. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the DISTRONIC Plus will resume the last set speed.
  • Page 373 The DISTRONIC Plus regulates only the distance between your vehicle and those directly ahead of it. It may not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam a disabled vehicle an oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe all traffic and intercede as required by means of steering or braking the vehicle.
  • Page 374 Controls in detail Driving systems The DISTRONIC Plus has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by the DISTRONIC Plus.

  • Page 375: Introduction

    AIRMATIC Introduction The AIRMATIC consists of two components. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) page 373) and the vehicle level control page 373). Adaptive Damping System (ADS) The fine tuning of the damping is dependent road surface conditions your driving style vehicle loading your personal settings The program mode selector switch (C/S)

  • Page 376: Active Body Control (Abc)

    Controls in detail Driving systems Start the engine. Briefly press switch to change from one level setting to the other. The message: Vehicle Rising appears in the multifunction display when changing from normal level to raised level. Indicator lamp is then lit. The message disappears when the vehicle is raised.

  • Page 377: Suspension Tuning

    The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: Level Normal For driving on normal roads. The indicator lamp is off. Raised For driving on rough roads or with snow chains. The indicator lamp is on. Select the “Raised”...

  • Page 378: All-Wheel Drive (4Matic)

    Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

  • Page 379: System Sensors

    Sensors in the front bumper (Only visible without DISTRONIC Plus) To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors”...

  • Page 380: Warning Indicators

    Controls in detail Driving systems Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the Parktronic system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal.

  • Page 381: Park Assist

    Parktronic switch comes on. Have the Parktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt,...
  • Page 382 Controls in detail Driving systems objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only.

  • Page 383: Park Assist

    you secure the vehicle in place with the electronic parking brake. The Park Assist monitors the surroundings of your vehicle with four sensors in the front bumper and two sensors in the rear bumper. Range of the sensors The sensors of the Park Assist system are integrated in the front and rear bumpers.

  • Page 384: Collision Warning

    Controls in detail Driving systems If yellow readiness indicators under the distance segments are lit, the Park Assist is ready to measure. The current transmission position determines which warning indicators will be activated. Current Warning indicator transmission position Front area activated Front and rear area activated With the electronic...

  • Page 385: Advanced Parking Guidance

    Park Assist button Indicator lamp Switching off: Press button 1. Indicator lamp comes on. Switching on: Press button again. Indicator lamp goes out. The Park Assist system is automatically switched on when the ignition and radar sensors ( page 253) are switched on. Advanced Parking Guidance G Warning! The Advanced Parking Guidance is only an...

  • Page 386: Detecting A Parking Space

    Controls in detail Driving systems Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 387: Advanced Parking Guidance

    a vehicle speed of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) and automatically scans for and measures potential parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. At a vehicle speed of below 10 mph (16 km/h), you see the white parking space symbol as a system display in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 388 Controls in detail Driving systems the blue parking space symbol in the instrument cluster. Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The message Check Surroundings Press ’OK’ to Confirm appears in the multifunction display. Press on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm.

  • Page 389: Canceling

    Countersteering Red lane indicates the current steering wheel position Yellow lane indicates the required steering wheel position When the vehicle is stationary, turn the steering wheel until red lane matches up with yellow lane 2. Lane then turns green and a white arrow and a white bracket are shown to indicate the target position.

  • Page 390: Rear View Camera

    Controls in detail Driving systems The Advanced Parking Guidance is automatically canceled if guidance into the parking space is no longer possible or if an error occurs. The parking space symbol disappears and the message Parking Guidance Canceled appears in the multifunction display. Rear view camera The rear view camera is an electronic and visual parking aid.
  • Page 391 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you contact a Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera if the roads are icy, slippery or covered with snow. The vehicle could slip causing the actual vehicle position to deviate from the one shown on the COMAND system display.

  • Page 392: Night View Assist

    Controls in detail Driving systems object extends above the ground beyond the object’s contours directly touching the ground) and no objects that do not touch the ground, such as the bumper of a vehicle parked behind you, a trailer hitch, or the back of a truck are in the path, do not approach the object on the ground any closer than the red guide line.
  • Page 393 The camera is at the top of the windshield. Night View Assist camera Switching on or off You can only switch on the Night View Assist the SmartKey in the starter switch is set to position 2 it is dark the light switch is set to or if the daytime driving lamps are switched on...

  • Page 394: Blind Spot Assist

    Controls in detail Driving systems Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Knob Make sure the Night View Assist is switched on. Brightening illumination: Turn knob clockwise. Dimming illumination: Turn knob counterclockwise. Dirty or fogged-up windshield If the windshield in front of the camera is fogged up on the inside or outside or if it is dirty, the Night View Assist image is diminished.
  • Page 395 Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road, traffic and weather conditions. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 396 Controls in detail Driving systems It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others.

  • Page 397: Climate Control System

    G Warning! Do not change lanes or make turns, while red warning lamp 1 is flashing. Doing so could result in an accident and seroius injury to yourself and others. Climate control system Control panels Remain on the lane that you are currently on until traffic conditions permit to change.
  • Page 398 Controls in detail Climate control system Function U Air distribution and air volume, driver’s side (automatic mode) ® Temperature control, driver’s side Q Manual fan speed adjustment, driver’s side y Front defroster , Air recirculation ´ Climate control on/off T Residual heat/ventilation ¯...

  • Page 399: Interior Temperature

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

  • Page 400: Deactivating The Climate Control System

    Controls in detail Climate control system The following climate control functions can be operated via COMAND: Temperature ( page 227) Air distribution ( page 228) Air volume ( page 228) Switching off cooling (+) ( page 229) Central climate control (Mono) page 230) Footwell temperature ( page 230)

  • Page 401: Automatic Mode

    Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. In addition, the air conditioning dehumidifies the interior air and helps prevent window fogging. G Warning! If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm.

  • Page 402: Setting Temperature

    Controls in detail Climate control system Adjust air distribution ( page 228). Adjust air volume ( page 228). The indicator lamp in rocker switch goes out. Automatic control of air volume and air distribution is switched off. You can adjust the air distribution page 228) or air volume ( page 228) manually.

  • Page 403: Climate Control System

    Adjusting air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
  • Page 404 Controls in detail Climate control system Extreme temperatures can occur in the storage compartment. Switch off the air vents in the storage compartment while the heating is switched on if you are transporting heat-sensitive items in the compartment. Keep the air vents free of obstruction. Switching ventilation off Switching ventilation on The air volume is dependent on the setting of:...

  • Page 405: Air Distribution

    Adjusting air distribution Air distribution in front/rear passenger compartment via COMAND The air distribution can be adjusted via COMAND ( page 228). Air distribution in rear passenger compartment with rear climate control panel Press rocker switches page 397) up or down until the desired symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 406: Maximum Cooling Max Cool

    Controls in detail Climate control system The indicator lamp in rocker switch goes out. Press rocker switches ® 2 page 395) up or down. Heating switches to the temperature that was set before the front defroster was switched on. The indicator lamp in rocker switch goes out.
  • Page 407 A quantity of outside air is added when the cooling demand is not at maximum. If the air conditioning has been turned off or the outside temperature is below 41‡ (5†), the air recirculation mode will not switch on automatically. Deactivating: Press rocker switch or down.

  • Page 408: Operation

    Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof Rear window defroster G Warning! Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
  • Page 409 If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer opening feature”...
  • Page 410 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof sunroof switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow and release. Stopping during express operation: Move the sunroof switch in any direction. Express opening is not available when the tilt/sliding sunroof is raised. The tilt/ sliding sunroof must be closed first.

  • Page 411: Roller Sunblinds

    If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed or synchronized, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Switch on the ignition. Press and hold the sunroof switch in direction of arrow...
  • Page 412 Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Operating rear roller sunblind from front G Warning! When extending the rear roller sunblind, make sure no one is in danger of being injured by the extending procedure. The rear roller sunblind is equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function.

  • Page 413: Opening And Closing The Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel

    Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics Controls in detail could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Roof panel switch Raising Opening Closing The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the roller sunblinds retracted.
  • Page 414 Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Switch on the ignition. Opening Opening manually: Press and hold the roof panel switch to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2. Release the roof panel switch when the desired position is reached. Express operation: To open the tilt/ sliding panel completely, press the roof panel switch past the resistance point in...

  • Page 415: Synchronizing

    The tilt/sliding panel could otherwise lock-up in the open position. If the tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or synchronized, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Tilt/sliding panel and front roller sunblind Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 416: Roof Rack

    Controls in detail Loading and storing Loading and storing Loading instructions G Warning! Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using cargo tie-down hooks and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless...

  • Page 417: Parcel Nets

    Trim cover Flip trim covers open. Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage points under trim covers 1. Observe manufacturer’s instructions for installation. Parcel nets G Warning! The parcel net is intended for storing light- weight items only, such as road maps, mail, etc.

  • Page 418: Glove Box

    Controls in detail Loading and storing Glove box Glove box lid release Glove box lid Opening: Press glove box lid release 1. Closing: Push glove box lid up until it engages. Locking and unlocking the glove box separately You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service.
  • Page 419 Seat storage compartments Storage compartments are located in the seat base of each front seat. Handle Storage compartment lid Opening: Pull handle Fold storage compartment lid forward. Storage bags G Warning! Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the storage bag.
  • Page 420 Controls in detail Loading and storing Vehicles with control panel in rear armrest Button Opening: Press button and swing the storage compartment cover upward in direction of arrow. Storage compartment between rear seats Handle Opening: Pull handle backward in the direction of arrow.

  • Page 421: Cup Holders

    Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.

  • Page 422: Sun Visors

    Controls in detail Useful features Rear cup holder Vehicles without control panel in rear armrest Chrome label Opening: Press chrome label 1. Vehicles with control panel in rear armrest Cup holder Opening: Press front of cup holder 1. Sun visors G Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.

  • Page 423: Vanity Mirror

    Vanity mirror The mirror lamp only functions when the sun visor is engaged in mounting. Flip sun visor down. Lift up vanity mirror cover 5. Vanity mirror lamp comes on. Rear vanity mirror Mark Opening: Press mark 1. The vanity mirror swings down in direction of arrow.

  • Page 424: Ashtrays

    Controls in detail Useful features Ashtrays Center console ashtray G Warning! Remove front ashtray insert only with vehicle standing still. Button Cover plate Opening: Press mark on cover plate forward. Removing ashtray insert: Push button to the left. The ashtray is disengaged and slides out a short way.

  • Page 425: Power Outlets

    Center console Cigarette lighter Switch on the ignition. Open the cover plate ( page 422). Push in cigarette lighter 1. Cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when hot. Take out cigarette lighter 1. Reinsert cigarette lighter in its socket after use. Rear center console Cigarette lighter Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 426 168) Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on features available for your mobile phone of choice. The contact plate for the mobile phone cradle is located in the front center armrest.

  • Page 427: Tele Aid

    Tele Aid In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a subscriber agreement must be completed. To ensure your system is activated and operational, please press the button ¡ to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to complete either of these steps may result in a system that is not activated.

  • Page 428: Tele Aid

    In case of an emergency, help will have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.

  • Page 429: Navigation Menu

    Open the storage compartment page 416). Roadside Assistance button Press and hold Roadside Assistance button for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance Controls in detail Useful features...

  • Page 430: Information Button

    Controls in detail Useful features The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information.

  • Page 431: Call Priority

    Roadside Assistance or Customer Assistance Center. The transmitted data can contain address details for a Mercedes-Benz Center or POIs. Route guidance You will be prompted to confirm that route guidance to the entered address is to be started.

  • Page 432: Search And Send

    Controls in detail Useful features If you select No, you can save the address to your address book. The Destination Download feature is available if the relevant mobile phone network is available and data connection is possible. Search and Send In order to utilize Search &...

  • Page 433: Remote Door Unlock

    Destination addresses will download in the same order they were sent. If you have multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with Tele Aid and active accounts, each destination address sent will be retrievable by all vehicles associated with the e-mail address you specified for your Tele Aid account.

  • Page 434: Garage Door Opener

    Just prior to reaching a vehicle maintenance milestone, Tele Aid transmits important vehicle maintenance information that alerts your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center of required service. This is automatic and does not require driver intervention. This feature allows your preferred Mercedes-Benz Center...
  • Page 435 Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control Indicator lamp Signal transmitter button Hand-held remote control (not part of vehicle equipment) Hand-held remote control button Programming the integrated remote control Step 1: Switch on the ignition. Step 2: If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
  • Page 436 Controls in detail Useful features Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text. A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier.

  • Page 437: Programming Tips

    If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

  • Page 438: Floormats

    Controls in detail Useful features USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 439: Infrared Reflecting Windshield

    Infrared reflecting windshield Infrared reflecting glass reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interior through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices, e.g. electronic toll collection devices. To allow the use of these devices in the vehicle, infrared transparent areas are placed in the windshield.

  • Page 441: Operation

    Operation Vehicle equipment ... 440 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ... 440 At the gas station ... 441 Engine compartment ... 443 Tires and wheels ... 450 Winter driving ... 473 Driving instructions ... 475 Maintenance ... 481 Vehicle care ... 483...

  • Page 442: Break-In Period

    Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Vehicle equipment This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

  • Page 443: Locking/Unlocking The Vehicle

    Damage resulting from the use of non-approved fuels or fuel additives or resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If you have accidentally filled the tank with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not switch on the ignition.
  • Page 444 Operation At the gas station Fuel filler flap Fuel filler cap Holder Turn off the engine. Leaving the engine running and the fuel filler cap open can cause the yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp ± illuminate. For more information, see also “Practical hints”...

  • Page 445: Hood

    Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Opening G Warning! If you see flames or smoke coming from the...

  • Page 446: Consumption

    Do not use any special lubricant additives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 447: Messages In The Multifunction

    S 550 and S 63 AMG Oil dipstick Upper (max) mark Lower (min) mark S 450 4MATIC and S 550 4MATIC Oil dipstick Upper (max) mark Lower (min) mark Pull out oil dipstick 1. Wipe oil dipstick clean. Fully insert oil dipstick into the dipstick guide tube.

  • Page 448: Messages In The Multifunction

    Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and emission control system not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the “Practical hints” section page 537).

  • Page 449: Messages In The Multifunction

    Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or...

  • Page 450: Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Operation Engine compartment Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. When checking the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground, and the coolant temperature must be below 158‡ (70†). G Warning! In order to avoid any potentially serious burns: Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or...
  • Page 451 Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. Do not use distilled or deionized water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the washer fluid level sensor could be damaged.

  • Page 452: Retreads

    Operation Tires and wheels Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. G Warning!

  • Page 453: Care And Maintenance

    Tire care and maintenance G Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them.

  • Page 454: Storing Tires

    Operation Tires and wheels TWI (Tread Wear Indicator) The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Storing tires Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and fuels.

  • Page 455: Seating Capacity

    Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the Tire and Loading Information placard with regards to loading your vehicle. Tire and Loading Information G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.

  • Page 456: Load Limit

    Operation Tires and wheels Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
  • Page 457 Example Combined weight Number of limit of occupants occupants and cargo from Tire (driver and and Loading passengers) Information placard 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.
  • Page 458 The tongue load typically is 10% of the trailer weight and everything loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recommend trailer towing with your vehicle.

  • Page 459: Important Notes On

    If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper tire inflation pressure. Driving comfort may be reduced when the tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the...

  • Page 460: Inflation Pressure

    Operation Tires and wheels Underinflated tires can cause excessive and uneven tire wear adversely affect fuel economy lead to tire failure from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation...
  • Page 461 stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge. Install the valve cap. Repeat this procedure for each tire. Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS).
  • Page 462 Operation Tires and wheels Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 463 or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to malfunction. USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired.

  • Page 464: Tire Labeling

    Operation Tires and wheels Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar page 453) or, if available, the supplemental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap, make sure the tire inflation pressure of all four tires is correct.
  • Page 465 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards page 468) DOT, Tire Identification Number page 466) Maximum tire load ( page 467) Maximum tire inflation pressure page 467) Manufacturer Tire ply material ( page 469) Tire size designation, load and speed rating ( page 463) Load identification ( page 466)
  • Page 466 Operation Tires and wheels Aspect ratio Aspect ratio is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage. The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width. Tire code Tire code indicates the tire construction type.
  • Page 467 Index Speed rating up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 mph (270 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR...(..Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h) above 149 mph (240 km/h) At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR”...

  • Page 468: Load Identification

    594), for example when purchasing new tires. If you are uncertain about the correct reading of the information given on a tire’s sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to assist you. Load identification Load identification For illustration purposes only. Actual data...
  • Page 469 Manufacturer’s identification mark Manufacturer’s identification mark denotes the tire manufacturer. New tires have a mark with two symbols. Retreaded tires have a mark with four symbols. For more information on retreaded tires, see ( page 450). Tire size Code indicates the tire size. Tire type code Tire type code may, at the option of the...

  • Page 470: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

    Operation Tires and wheels Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 456) for proper tire...
  • Page 471 Exercise appropriate caution. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Temperature G Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.

  • Page 472: Cold Tire Inflation Pressure

    Operation Tires and wheels For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.

  • Page 473: Inflation Pressure

    tongue load). It is indicated on certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air pressure is bar. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.

  • Page 474: Vehicle Maximum Load On The Tire

    The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around.

  • Page 475: Wear Pattern

    Have the spare wheel replaced by regular road wheel with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Always use winter tires at temperatures below 45‡ (7†) and whenever wintry road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance.

  • Page 476: Snow Chains

    The tires or the vehicle could be damaged as a result. Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location.

  • Page 477: Driving Instructions

    Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance system. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in mountainous areas.

  • Page 478: Brakes

    This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Continuous or hard braking G Warning! Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.

  • Page 479: Messages In The Multifunction

    If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicles with 4MATIC: ® Because the ESP...

  • Page 480: Driving Off

    Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If your brake system is normally only subjected to moderate loads, you should occasionally test the effectiveness of the brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds.

  • Page 481: Through Standing Water

    Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Hydroplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new tires. In heavy rain or...

  • Page 482: Emission Control

    These systems will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine should, therefore, be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service...

  • Page 483: Maintenance Service Indicator

    Maintenance Booklet and maintenance service indicator at the designated times/mileage will result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator message will notify you when the next maintenance service is due.

  • Page 484: Calling Up The Maintenance Service Indicator Display

    In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the...

  • Page 485: Vehicle Care

    You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved vehicle-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care...

  • Page 486: Cleaning

    Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape or similar materials to painted body components may damage the paintwork. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not “bead up”. This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months, depending on the climate and washing detergent used.

  • Page 487: Ornamental Moldings

    Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge to clean the vehicle. Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of water. Do not spray directly towards the ventilation intake.

  • Page 488: Sensor Cover

    Switch off the ignition. Only clean sensor cover by hand. Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water and a non-scratching cloth to clean sensor cover 1. Clean a wide area of the bumpers surrounding the sensors 2.

  • Page 489: The Camera

    1. Be careful not to apply wax to camera lens when waxing the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using the Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water. Do not clean the camera and the area...

  • Page 490: Windows, Cleaning

    Operation Vehicle care If you use a windshield cleaning product, make sure that none of the cleaning product comes into contact with the lens of the Night View Assist camera. Use recessed handles to swing camera cover up. Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away...

  • Page 491: Cleaning

    Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water for cleaning the light alloy wheels. Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat.

  • Page 492: Cleaning

    G Warning! Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent deployment of the front side impact air...

  • Page 493: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Vehicle equipment ... 492 Where will I find ...? ... 492 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ... 495 What to do if … ... 548 Unlocking/locking manually ... 561 Resetting activated head restraints 562 Replacing SmartKey batteries ... 564 Replacing bulbs ...

  • Page 494: Practical Hints

    Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicle equipment This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

  • Page 495: Jack

    Collapsible wheel chock Vehicle tool kit box cover Tool bag Jack Open vehicle tool kit box cover 2. Collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing a wheel. Take the collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit ( page 492).
  • Page 496 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Operational position Turn the crank handle clockwise. Before placing the jack back into the vehicle tool kit: Fully collapse the jack. Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 571.

  • Page 497: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display

    If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the multifunction display.

  • Page 498: Messages In The Multifunction

    Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ® The PRE-SAFE Brake becomes operational again and the message in the multifunction...

  • Page 499: Messages In The Multifunction

    See Oper. Manual Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Possible cause/consequence ® The PRE-SAFE Brake is unavailable due to a malfunction. The BAS Plus may also be unavailable. Practical hints Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 500: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Oper. Manual Possible cause/consequence The front passenger front air bag is activated while driving even though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front passenger seat is empty.

  • Page 501: Messages In The Multifunction

    Display messages Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Possible cause/consequence Practical hints Possible solution multifunction display in the instrument cluster page 30) for the following: With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, the 59 indicator lamp right of the instrument cluster should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS page 50) has deactivated the front...

  • Page 502: Messages In The Multifunction

    Possible cause/consequence above corrective steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other Possible solution soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. small individuals use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

  • Page 503: Messages In The Multifunction

    Display messages Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Possible cause/consequence The front passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat.

  • Page 504: Messages In The Multifunction

    OCS, the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

  • Page 505: Cruise Control Inoperative

    Practical hints Possible solution Drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h), if the situation allows, and set the speed. Check the activation conditions for the cruise control ( page 357). Have the cruise control checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 506: Messages In The Multifunction

    (e.g. slush or snow) the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to lessening rain or the road surface drying) the message in the multifunction display disappears Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Stop accelerating.

  • Page 507: Messages In The Multifunction

    DISTRONIC Plus ( page 365). Clean the front and rear bumper page 486). Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 508: Messages In The Multifunction

    The Blind Spot Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction. Possible solution Clean the front and rear bumper page 486). Have the battery checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Wait until the message in the multifunction display disappears. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 509: Messages In The Multifunction

    Use the Advanced Parking Guidance again later. If the parking space symbol is not shown in the multifunction display at a speed below 10 mph (16 km/h): Clean the bumpers ( page 486). Restart the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 510: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Parking Finished Guidance Radar Sensors Deactivated See Oper. Manual Vehicle Display messages Apply Brake to Shift from 'P' Door Open Vehicle Not in Park Only Shift to Position 'P' When Vehicle Is Stationary Possible cause/consequence...

  • Page 511: Messages In The Multifunction

    Possible solution Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or neutral position N. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake.

  • Page 512: Messages In The Multifunction

    The Advanced TPMS is deactivated because wheels without proper sensors were installed. Possible solution Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 513: Messages In The Multifunction

    Display messages Tire Pressure Currently Monitor Unavailable G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.

  • Page 514: Messages In The Multifunction

    Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake. Do not drive any further. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.

  • Page 515: Messages In The Multifunction

    Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.

  • Page 516: Messages In The Multifunction

    S 600 and S 65 AMG only: The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. The brake system continues to function normally with full brake force boost. Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 517: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Possible solution To release: Pull handle of electronic parking brake. Drive off carefully. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To engage: Switch off ignition and press handle for electronic parking brake for at least 10 seconds, until the warning message in the multifunction display disappears.

  • Page 518: Messages In The Multifunction

    Press handle for electronic parking brake until the warning message in the multifunction display disappears. Switch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release electronic parking brake. Drive off carefully. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 519: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Possible solution Drive off carefully. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage: Remove the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. charge the battery or restart the engine.

  • Page 520: Messages In The Multifunction

    346). Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit page 493). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Release electronic parking brake. Drive off carefully. Release the handle for electronic parking...

  • Page 521: Messages In The Multifunction

    If the warning message does not disappear: Shift the automatic transmission to park position P ( page 346). Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a chock from the vehicle tool kit page 493). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 522: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Turn On the Ignition to Release the Parking Brake (USA only) (Canada only) Check Brake Pad Wear Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the Possible cause/consequence In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on.

  • Page 523: Messages In The Multifunction

    Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h).

  • Page 524: Messages In The Multifunction

    Brake DISTRONIC Plus Cruise control Hill start assist system Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.

  • Page 525: Messages In The Multifunction

    Practical hints Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. ® Synchronize the ESP Drive a short distance with gentle turns at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).

  • Page 526: Messages In The Multifunction

    Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) switches on again.

  • Page 527: Messages In The Multifunction

    The left window curtain air bag may not work properly. Practical hints Possible solution Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 528: Messages In The Multifunction

    In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

  • Page 529: Messages In The Multifunction

    Stop your vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake. Call Roadside Assistance. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Avoid large steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.

  • Page 530: Display

    Listen for scraping noises. Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There is otherwise danger of an accident. Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

  • Page 531: Display

    R. Practical hints Possible solution Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Wait until the message Night View Assist Available Again appears. In addition you can: Swing the camera cover down ( page 487).

  • Page 532: Display

    Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Night View Assist Lights ON or AUTO, Not in R Gear Night View Assist Only When It Is Dark Vehicle Display messages Possible cause/consequence You have tried to switch on Night View Assist, but the light switch is not set to * or B.

  • Page 533: Display

    Display messages Shift to P Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Possible cause/consequence You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and opened the driver’s door with the automatic transmission not shift to park position P.

  • Page 534: Smartkey

    Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Close Doors to Lock Vehicle Don’t Forget Your Key Take Your Key From Ignition Replace Key Battery Key Detected In Vehicle Possible cause/consequence You wanted to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed.
  • Page 535 Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display. Remove KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch ( page 308). Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

  • Page 536: Display

    Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
  • Page 537 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Possible cause/consequence The coolant is too hot.
  • Page 538 If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 539 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so.
  • Page 540 If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). Engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol...

  • Page 541: Display

    Refuel at the next gas station. Check the fuel cap ( page 441). If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 542: Display

    The left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning. The active headlamps are malfunctioning. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 565). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 543: Display

    LEDs have stopped working. Practical hints Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only): Switch off daytime running lamps in the instrument cluster control system page 252).

  • Page 544: Display

    You are getting out of the vehicle and the lights are still switched on. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 565). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 545: Display

    The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning. Practical hints Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 546: Side Marker Lamps

    LEDs have stopped working. A substitute bulb is being used. Possible solution Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center...

  • Page 547: Advanced Tpms

    458). If necessary, change the wheel page 571). Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The tire pressure for the respective tire is shown in the multifunction display after a few...
  • Page 548 Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Tire Pressure Please Rectify Tire Press. Warning Caution Tire Malfunction Check Tire Pressure G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
  • Page 549 Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires.

  • Page 550: Lamps

    Practical hints What to do if … What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self- check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary.

  • Page 551: Indicator Lamp

    ® are also switched off (see display ( Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is operational again and the ABS indicator lamp should go out.

  • Page 552: Canada Only

    ® page 495). ® are unavailable. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
  • Page 553 Engage the electronic parking brake. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display ( page 495). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Practical hints What to do if …...

  • Page 554: Seat Belt Telltale

    Practical hints What to do if … Safety systems Problem Possible cause/consequence < The red seat belt telltale The seat belt telltale reminds you comes on for a maximum and your passengers to fasten of 6 seconds after starting your seat belts before driving off. the engine.
  • Page 555 Remove the items from the front passenger seat and put them in a safe place. The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding. Suggested solutions Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do if …...
  • Page 556 What to do if … For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
  • Page 557 Problem Possible cause/consequence ® v The yellow ESP warning The ESP lamp flashes while driving. System (ETS/4-ETS) has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. The cruise control and the DISTRONIC Plus are deactivated. Driving systems Problem Possible cause/consequence...

  • Page 558: Fuel Tank Reserve Warning Lamp

    Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow fuel tank reserve The fuel level has gone below the warning lamp in the fuel reserve mark. gauge comes on while driving. Suggested solutions Refuel at the next gas station.

  • Page 559: Engine Malfunction

    Check the fuel cap ( page 441). If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do if …...

  • Page 560: Malfunction Telltale

    Practical hints What to do if … Tires Problem Possible cause/consequence H USA only: The Advanced TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one Combination low tire tire. pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for the Advanced TPMS illuminates continuously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale for the Advanced TPMS...
  • Page 561 This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle Suggested solutions Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps ( Practical hints What to do if …...
  • Page 562 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

  • Page 563: Trunk Lid, Unlocking

    Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver’s door or the trunk will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.

  • Page 564: Manually

    G Warning! For safety reasons, have the active head restraints checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end collision. G Warning! When pushing back the head restraint cushion, make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover.

  • Page 565: Comfort Head Restraints

    Mercedes-Benz Center. Head restraints (standard) Fold back Push down Push back Push the head restraint cushion by the bottom, back as far as it will go 1. Push the head restraint cushion down into the guide as far as it will go 2.

  • Page 566: Replacing Smartkey Batteries

    When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint. When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey ( page 561).

  • Page 567: Replacing Bulbs

    Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment. G Warning! Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.

  • Page 568: High-Mounted Brake Lamp

    Practical hints Replacing bulbs Bulbs Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D1S-35 W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Low- and high-beam...
  • Page 569 Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. If the newly installed bulb does not come on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz recommends using Longlife (LL) bulbs. Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced at an authorized Mercedes-...
  • Page 570 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Example illustration: S 550 Retaining screw Removing Turn retaining screw counterclockwise. Take washer fluid reservoir out of mounting. Place washer fluid reservoir to the side and do not disconnect any wires or cables. Installing Guide washer fluid reservoir into mounting so that the bottom retaining lug slides into the rubber sleeve on the longitudinal member.
  • Page 571 Attach housing cover page 567) and let it audibly engage to close. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs and LEDs. Have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 572: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Placing wiper arms in vertical position Wiper arms in vertical position Make sure the hood is fully closed.

  • Page 573: Spare

    Removing wiper blades Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. Turning wiper blade Removing Turn the wiper blade in direction of arrow Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer in the direction of arrow 2.

  • Page 574: Mounting The Spare Wheel

    G Warning! When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
  • Page 575 jack may not be able to achieve its load- bearing capacity if it is not at its full height. Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Also observe the notes on the jack. Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.

  • Page 576: Removing

    Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.

  • Page 577: Lowering The Vehicle

    Wheel bolt for light alloy rims and Minispare wheel with light alloy rim Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel with steel rim (located in trunk with Minispare wheel) Wheel bolts must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel with light alloy rim. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts for the Minispare wheel with light alloy rim will damage the vehicle’s...

  • Page 578: Battery

    When replacing a battery, always use a battery approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.
  • Page 579 As with any other battery, have the battery disconnect at a qualified workshop or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time to prevent battery discharge. You may also connect an...

  • Page 580: Charging

    G Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
  • Page 581 Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use jumper cables with sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

  • Page 582: Towing The Vehicle

    Have the battery checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Towing the vehicle Safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing.

  • Page 583: Towing Eye Bolt

    Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on each bumper. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tool kit, located underneath the trunk floor ( page 492).
  • Page 584 Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with the front axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

  • Page 585: Fuses

    A blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.
  • Page 586 Assistance or an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A fuse chart is located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit ( page 492). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages.
  • Page 587 Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment Cover Opening: Swing down center armrest. Open cover behind center armrest. Pull cover forward in direction of arrow. Closing: Press cover backward and engage. Make sure the seal in the cover is not damaged during opening or closing.

  • Page 588: Emergency Engine Shutdown

    Practical hints Fuses The fuse box cover must be installed properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. Close the hood after checking or replacing fuses. Emergency engine shutdown If the engine cannot be turned off as described ( page 344), you may use the following emergency procedure.

  • Page 589: Technical Data

    Technical data Vehicle equipment ... 588 Parts service ... 588 Warranty coverage ... 588 Identification labels ... 589 Engine ... 591 Rims and tires ... 594 Electrical system ... 600 Main dimensions ... 601 Weights ... 602 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc..603...

  • Page 590: Vehicle Equipment

    Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

  • Page 591: Certification Label

    Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you. Identification labels Certification label (on driver’s door B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can...

  • Page 592: Information Label

    Technical data Identification labels Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. Rear center armrest Fold down the rear center armrest.

  • Page 593: Technical Data

    (460 Nm/2 700 rpm - 5 000 rpm) Maximum engine speed 6 500 rpm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Canada only.
  • Page 594 Technical data Engine Model S 450 4MATIC (221.084) Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Poly-V-belt 2 404 mm 11,12 11,13 S 550 (221.171) 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 2 404 mm S 550 4MATIC (221.186) 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 2 404 mm...
  • Page 595 Poly-V-belt 2 370 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. S 63 AMG (221.177) 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4.02 in (102.20 mm)

  • Page 596: Winter Tires

    ABS or the ® . Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s sidewall: MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires...
  • Page 597 255/45 R18 99V M+S. Winter tires Canada only. USA only. Radial-ply tires. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. S 550 4MATIC 8.5 J x 19 H2 — 1.69 in (43 mm) 255/40 R19 100Y XL (Extra Load) —...
  • Page 598 255/45 R18 99V M+S. Winter tires Radial-ply tires. Must not be used with snow chains. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Not available as factory equipment. S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package) S 65 AMG —...
  • Page 599 Mixed size tires Model Front axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires Rear axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires USA only. Radial-ply tires. S 600 S 550 S 600 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 1.69 in (43 mm) 1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99H M+S...
  • Page 600 Technical data Rims and tires Model Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 29,30 Summer tires USA only. Radial-ply tires. Must not be used with snow chains. S 550 S 550 (AMG Sport Package) S 63 AMG S 63 AMG (Performance Package)

  • Page 601: Spare Wheel

    Spare wheel Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.

  • Page 602: Technical Data

    Technical data Electrical system Electrical system Model S 450 4MATIC S 550 S 550 4MATIC Alternator 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW Starter 12 V/35 Ah battery Battery for 12 V/95 Ah electrical consumers Spark plugs Type NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Y 7 MPP33 Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm)

  • Page 603: Main Dimensions

    Main dimensions Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 83.2 in (2 113 mm) Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Turning circle Canada only. USA only. S 450 4MATIC S 550 S 550 4MATIC S 600 205.1 in (5 210 mm) 205.1 in (5 210 mm)

  • Page 604: Weights

    Technical data Weights Weights Model Roof load Trunk load All models max. 220 lb (100 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg)

  • Page 605: Lubricants

    Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. Model Engine with oil filter S 450 4MATIC S 550 S 550 4MATIC S 600 S 65 AMG S 63 AMG Automatic transmission S 450 4MATIC...

  • Page 606: Coolant

    Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model S 550 S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Rear axle S 450 4MATIC S 550 4MATIC S 550 S 600 S 63 AMG S 65 AMG Hydraulic system for active body All models except 4MATIC control (ABC) USA only.

  • Page 607: Coolant

    Model Power steering S 450 4MATIC S 550 S 550 4MATIC S 63 AMG S 600 S 65 AMG Brake system Cooling system (vehicles without S 450 4MATIC rear climate control) S 550 S 550 4MATIC Cooling system (vehicles with S 450 4MATIC rear climate control) S 550...

  • Page 608: Coolant

    [Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R 12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate page 612) Washer fluid mixing ratio page 612) engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.

  • Page 609: Additives

    Use the table below to determine the MB sheet number. Model Engine MB sheet type number 229.5 S 450 4MATIC 229.5 S 550 S 550 4MATIC 229.5 S 600 229.5 S 63 AMG 229.5 S 65 AMG 229.5 MB sheet numbers are printed on the outside of oil containers.

  • Page 610: Coolant

    Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will provide you with additional information. Premium unleaded gasoline...

  • Page 611: Additives

    Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited warranties.

  • Page 612: Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

    The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts.
  • Page 613 Cooling system (vehicles without rear passenger compartment climate control) Cooling system (vehicles with rear passenger compartment climate control) Low temperature cooling system Canada only. USA only. Model Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) 7.8 US qt (7.4 l) S 450 4MATIC 6.1 US qt (5.75 l) S 550 S 550 4MATIC...

  • Page 614: Mixing Ratio

    Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”.

  • Page 615: Service And Literature

    Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 616 É2215842582zËÍ 2215842582 Order no. 6515 2278 13 Part no. 221 584 25 82 Edition A 2009...

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