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Mercedes-Benz CL2012 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 2 Symbols These warning notes draw your attention to hazards that could cause damage to your Registered trademarks: vehicle. BabySmart™ is a registered trademark of the Siemens Automotive Corp. This symbol indicates useful instructions or further information that could be helpful ®...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notes. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others.
  • Page 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 31 Introduction ......... 26 Safety ........... 39 Opening/closing ......... 71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..91 COMAND ..........105 Lights and windshield wipers ..243 Climate control ......... 255 Driving and parking ......265 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 6 Index Adaptive Highbeam Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Display message ......362 12 V socket Function/notes ......248 see Sockets Switching on/off (on-board 4ETS computer) ........344 see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Additional speedometer ....344 Traction System) Additives (engine oil) ......478 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Address drive) ..........
  • Page 7 Index Rear ..........263 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Setting ........... 261 see Qualified specialist workshop Setting the center air vents ... 262 AUTO lights Setting the side air vents ....262 Display message ......361 Stowage compartment ....262 see Lights...
  • Page 8 Flat tire see Seat belts see Towing away Bird's-eye view (navigation) ..... 168 Breakdown assistance Blind see Mercedes-Benz Contact see Roller sunblind Brightness, setting (TV, video) ..224 Blind Spot Assist Bulbs see Active Blind Spot Assist see Changing bulbs ®...
  • Page 9 Index Exterior lights ........ 418 Central locking Gear or selector lever ....420 Automatic locking feature Matte finish ........417 (COMAND) ........234 Night View Assist Plus ....419 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ..72 Notes ..........414 Changing bulbs Paint ..........416 High-beam headlamps ....
  • Page 10 Index Refrigerant ........479 Convenience telephony ....177 Setting the air distribution ..... 259 Introduction ........177 Setting the airflow ......259 Coolant (engine) Setting the airflow (COMAND) ..238 Checking the level ......411 Setting the air vents ...... 261 Display message ......
  • Page 11 General notes ........ 346 see Seats Hiding (on-board computer) ... 346 Driving abroad Lights ..........359 Mercedes-Benz Service ....414 Safety systems ......347 Symmetrical low beam ....244 Service interval display ....413 SmartKey ........376 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 12 Index Driving safety systems Limited braking efficiency on ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..62 salted roads ........288 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......66 Pedals ..........286 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....62 Snow chains ........445 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Symmetrical low beam ....
  • Page 13 Index Emergency release ® (Electronic Stability Driver's door ........81 Program) Trunk ..........85 Deactivating/activating ....342 Vehicle ..........81 Deactivating/activating (notes) ..64 Emergency spare wheel Display message ......347 Storage location ......424 ETS/4ETS ........64 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function/notes ........
  • Page 14 Display message ......360 Switching on/off ......246 Gear or selector lever (cleaning Front-passenger seat guidelines) ......... 420 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..472 Adjusting from the driver's seat ..94 Front windshield Glove box ........... 388 see Windshield GPS reception ........135 Fuel Gracenote Media Database ....
  • Page 15 Index Home see Home address Jack Home address Storage location ......424 Entering and saving ....... 141 Using ..........426 Selecting from the destination Jump starting (engine) ...... 433 memory ......... 143 Hood Closing ........... 409 Display message ......375 Opening .........
  • Page 16 Index Light switch ........244 Low-beam headlamps ....245 M+S tires ..........444 Parking lamps ........ 244 Maintenance Rear fog lamp ........ 246 see ASSYST PLUS service interval Switching Adaptive Highbeam display Assist on/off ......... 344 Malfunction message Switching the daytime running see Display messages lamps on/off (on-board Malfunctions relevant to safety...
  • Page 17 Index System .......... 395 File systems ........212 Vehicle remote unlocking ....401 Formats ......... 213 Mechanical key Mode, switching to ......205 Function/notes ........ 75 Notes ..........212 Unlocking the driver's door ....81 Operating ........337 Media Interface Pause function .......
  • Page 18 Index Blocking a route section affected Traffic report ........158 by a traffic jam ....... 155 Troubleshooting ......176 Compass function ......172 Night View Assist Plus Destination memory ...... 162 Cleaning ......... 419 Displaying destination Display message ......366 information (arrival time, distance Function/notes ......
  • Page 19 Index Opening height restriction for Pause function trunk lid ..........235 Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ..207 Operating system Video DVD ........227 see On-board computer Pedals ..........286 Outside lighting Permanent four-wheel drive Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ..233 see 4MATIC (permanent four- Outside temperature display ...
  • Page 20 Index Pulling away (automatic Important safety notes ....280 transmission) ........269 Refueling process ......281 PULSE see Fuel Remote control see Massage function (PULSE) Garage door opener ....... 402 Reporting Malfunctions relevant to safety ..29 Qualified specialist workshop ... 29 Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel...
  • Page 21 Index Destination reached ...... 154 Seats Lane recommendations ....152 Active multicontour seat ..97, 241 Off-road ......... 157 Adjusting (electrically) ..... 94 Traffic reports ........ 158 Adjusting lumbar support ....97 Route guidance (navigation) .... 335 Adjusting the head restraint .... 95 Route guidance (on-board Cleaning the cover ......
  • Page 22 Index On-board computer ....... 343 Sockets Picture (COMAND) ......224 Points to observe before use ..394 Sound settings ....... 125 Trunk ..........395 System settings ......127 Sound menu ........125 Setting the language Sounds COMAND ........134 see Sound settings Setting the night design ....
  • Page 23 Index Buttons (on-board Suspension tuning computer) ........331 Active Body Control ....... 305 Important safety notes ....98 AIRMATIC ........304 Switching air-recirculation mode Paddle shifters ....... 277 Steering wheel heating ....99 on/off ..........260 Storing settings (memory Switching between picture function) ........
  • Page 24 Index MB info call button ......398 Temperature Remote vehicle locking ....401 Coolant .......... 330 Roadside Assistance button ..397 Coolant (on-board computer) ..337 Search & Send ....... 400 Engine oil (on-board computer) ..337 Self-test ......... 396 Outside temperature ......
  • Page 25 Index GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (definition) ........463 Standards ........457 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (definition) ........463 Standards (definition) ....463 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Unladen weight (definition) .... 464 Rating) (definition) ......
  • Page 26 Index Locking separately ......85 Towing away ........435 Opening/closing (automatically Transporting ........437 from inside) ........84 Unlocking (in an emergency) ... 81 Opening/closing (automatically Unlocking (SmartKey) ...... 73 from outside) ........83 Vehicle data ........480 Trunk lid Vehicle battery Display message ......
  • Page 27 Index VIN ............473 Window curtain air bag Voice Control System Display message ......356 Settings ......... 129 Operation ......... 46 Volume, adjusting Windows Cleaning ......... 417 COMAND ........124 see Side windows Navigation messages ..... 124 Windshield Defrosting ........259 Infrared reflective ......
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual. approved for the type of vehicle. Country-specific differences are possible. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as Please note that your vehicle may not be conversion parts and accessories which have equipped with all features described. This...
  • Page 29 Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix service advisor will record every service for one or more substantial defects or you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
  • Page 30 Delivery Program. For details, consult an impair the operating safety of your vehicle. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to Such blows can be caused, for example, by one of the following addresses. running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole.
  • Page 31 Mercedes-Benz Center Qualified specialist workshop immediately to have the problem diagnosed An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to qualified specialist workshop. It has the your satisfaction, please discuss the problem...
  • Page 32 Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG. Data stored in the vehicle...

  • Page 33: Table Of Contents

    Cockpit ..........32 Instrument cluster ......33 On-board computer and COMAND ..35 Center console ........36 Overhead control panel ...... 37 Door control panel ......38 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 34: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel paddle Overhead control panel shifters Automatic climate control Combination switch Ignition lock Cruise control lever Start/Stop button Horn Adjusts the steering wheel Steering wheel heating Instrument cluster Electric parking brake DIRECT SELECT lever On-board diagnostics Control panel for: socket...

  • Page 35: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays Function Page Function Page Coolant temperature Unit of measurement for the speedometer Fuel gauge Outside temperature PARKTRONIC Additional speedometer Multifunction display HOLD function Speedometer ® Ä PRE-SAFE Brake Transmission position Adaptive Highbeam Assist Tachometer Active Lane Keeping Assist Drive program ATTENTION ASSIST Parking Guidance...
  • Page 36 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page Turn signal Brakes $ (USA only) Electric parking brake (red) J (Canada only) F (USA only) ! (Canada only) ® Electric parking brake Tire pressure monitor (yellow) Check engine F (USA only) ! (Canada only) Seat belt High-beam headlamps...

  • Page 37: On-Board Computer And Comand

    On-board computer and COMAND On-board computer and COMAND Function Page Function Page % Back or deactivates ? Switches on the Voice the Voice Control System Control System; see the separate operating =; Selects a menu instructions 9: Selects a Swivels the COMAND function or scrolls through display lists...

  • Page 38: Center Console

    Center console Center console Function Page Function Page Function button for the Adjusts the volume radio and CD/DVD/SD Programmable button card Telephone keypad Back button Rear window roller sunblind Hazard warning lamps Retracts the rear seat head Lumbar support restraints Multicontour seat Selects the drive program Function button for the...

  • Page 39: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Eyeglasses compartment p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off p Switches the left- hand reading lamp on/off Rear-view mirror v Switches the rear Buttons for the garage door opener interior lighting on/off Microphone for mbrace c Switches the front...

  • Page 40: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door n Activates/ deactivates the override %& Unlocks/locks feature for the side the vehicle windows in the rear compartment Adjusts the seat electrically p Opens/closes the r45= Memory function trunk lid w Adjusts the front- passenger seat from the...
  • Page 41 Useful information ......40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......55 Panic alarm .......... 60 Driving safety systems ....... 61 Theft deterrent locking systems ..68 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 42: Useful Information

    Occupant safety Useful information to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. This Operator's Manual describes all Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices models and all standard and optional (ETDs), for example, could deploy equipment of your vehicle available at the inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents time of publication of the Operator's although the deceleration threshold for air...

  • Page 43: Occupant Safety

    SAFE has electrically operated reversible while driving belt tensioners in addition to the For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly pyrotechnic ETDs. recommends that you have the system Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. checked as soon as possible at an authorized They could tear.
  • Page 44 Since the air bag inflates with considerable If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz speed and force, a proper seating position strongly recommends that you inform the...
  • Page 45 Benz Center at an additional cost. If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz make the buyer aware of this safety Center or call the Customer Assistance information.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety belts regardless of whether your vehicle is Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air equipped with air bags or not. bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit evaluates the vehicle It is important for your safety and that of your deceleration.
  • Page 47 They are Only use seat covers which have been tested deployed if the system detects high vehicle and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your deceleration or acceleration in a lateral vehicle model. Using other seat covers may...
  • Page 48 Mercedes-Benz Center. Window curtain air bags : will not deploy in For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz impacts with deceleration rates which do not recommends that you only use seat exceed the system's preset deployment...
  • Page 49 Occupant safety individual is in the front-passenger seat, have will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds the front passenger reposition himself or when the engine is started and then go out, herself in the seat until the 42 indicating that the front-passenger front air bag is activated.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat injured or even killed if the front-passenger recommended for the size and weight of the front air bag inflates. child. If you place a child in a forward-facing child Children can be killed or seriously injured by restraint on the front-passenger seat: an inflating air bag.
  • Page 51 For more information, see "Problems with the this case. Have the system checked by Occupant Classification System" qualified technicians as soon as possible. page 50). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. WARNING Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an Never place anything between seat cushion authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 52 OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized weight up to or less Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front- than a typical 12- passenger seat as long as the OCS is not functioning.
  • Page 53 Occupant safety If the seat belts are not released: ® PRE-SAFE (preventative occupant protection) Move the backrest back slightly, but only when the vehicle is stationary. WARNING The belt pretensioning is reduced and the ® The PRE-SAFE system reduces the impact of locking mechanism is released.
  • Page 54 That would increase the Only use seat belts which have been approved chance of head and neck injuries. The seat by Mercedes-Benz. belt would also apply too much force to the Do not make any modifications to the seat ribs or abdomen, which could severely belts.
  • Page 55 Occupant safety Position the lap belt as low as possible on Never attempt to make modifications to seat your hips and not across the abdomen. If belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the lap belt is positioned across your the seat belts.
  • Page 56 Occupant safety Adjust the seat and move the backrest to If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after an almost vertical position ( page 92). the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. The warning tone goes out Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt after approximately six seconds or once the sash guide :.

  • Page 57: Children In The Vehicle

    These are available at any belt on the vehicle occupant. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are synchronized with the front air bags. If the front-passenger seat is not These take on a part of the deceleration force.
  • Page 58 Children in the vehicle child. The infant or child restraint system Children can be killed or seriously injured by must be properly secured in accordance with an inflating air bag. Note the following the manufacturer's instructions. All infant or important information when circumstances child restraint systems must meet U.S.

  • Page 59: Special Seat Belt Retractor

    Children in the vehicle WARNING If you place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the front-passenger seat: When leaving the vehicle, always remove the move the seat as far back as possible SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 60 Children in the vehicle retractor ensures the seat belt will not seat belt lies properly across their bodies slacken once the child restraint system has without the need for a booster seat. been secured. Install the child restraint system according to Installing a child restraint system: the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 61 Children in the vehicle Fold upholstery cover = and the Velcro fastener upwards. Turn installation aid ? to a vertical position to prevent upholstery cover = from folding down. Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems on both securing rings ;. Comply with the manufacturer's instructions when installing the LATCH- type (ISOFIX) child restraint system.

  • Page 62: Panic Alarm

    Panic alarm Child-proof locks Important safety notes WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 63: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems USA only: Important safety notes This device complies with Part 15 of the WARNING FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the The following factors increase the risk of following two conditions: accidents: 1. This device may not cause harmful Excessive speed, especially in turns interference, and 2.
  • Page 64 Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. Important safety notes Observe the "Important safety notes" BAS (Brake Assist System) section ( page 61). ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way Observe the "Important safety notes" that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
  • Page 65 Driving safety systems Any unauthorized modification to this WARNING device could void the user's authority to BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify operate the equipment. objects and complex traffic situations. BAS With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS PLUS cannot intervene in these cases.
  • Page 66 Driving safety systems ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ® (Electronic Stability Program) WARNING Important safety notes Observe "Important safety notes" See the "Important safety notes" section page 61). page 61). ® Traction control is part of ESP ® If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one Traction control brakes the drive wheels or more wheels are braked to stabilize the...
  • Page 67 Driving safety systems To deactivate:( page 342). Beware of these limits if you deactivate ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the ® instrument cluster lights up. ® Do not deactivate ESP when the emergency or spare wheel is mounted. WARNING ®...
  • Page 68 Driving safety systems Observe the notes on warning and indicator Due to the nature of the system, particularly lamps ( page 380) as well as display complicated driving conditions may cause messages ( page 349). unnecessary warnings or the unnecessary ®...
  • Page 69 Driving safety systems At speeds up to approximately 40 mph In particular, the detection of obstacles can ® be impaired if there is: (70 km/h), PRE-SAFE Brake can also react to stationary obstacles, for example stopped dirt on the sensors or anything else or parked vehicles.

  • Page 70: Theft Deterrent Locking Systems

    In the event that the engine cannot be started when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) or KEYLESS-GO.
  • Page 71 Theft deterrent locking systems To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. The alarm is switched off. Press the Start/Stop button on the dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle. The alarm is switched off.
  • Page 72 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 73 Useful information ......72 SmartKey ..........72 Doors ............ 79 Trunk ............ 82 Side windows ........86 Sliding sunroof ........89 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 74: Useful Information

    SmartKey Useful information hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. This Operator's Manual describes all WARNING models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the If a key ring is too heavy or too large, the time of publication of the Operator's weight acting on the key could cause it to turn Manual.
  • Page 75 SmartKey Any unauthorized modification to this When it is dark, the surround lighting also device could void the user’s authority to comes on if it is activated in COMAND operate the equipment. page 234). The Product label with FCC ID and IC If you activate the acoustic locking certification number can be found in the confirmation function, you will hear the...
  • Page 76 SmartKey This device complies with RSS-210 of can then not be locked or started using Industry Canada. Operation is subject to KEYLESS-GO. the following two conditions: If the KEYLESS-GO key has been removed 1. This device may not cause harmful from the vehicle, e.g.
  • Page 77 SmartKey To unlock the vehicle: pull the door Restoring the factory settings handle. Press the % and & buttons To lock the vehicle: touch sensor simultaneously for approximately six surface :. seconds until the battery check lamp Convenience closing feature: touch flashes twice.
  • Page 78 SmartKey Push release catch : in the direction of Changing the battery ( page 76) the arrow and at the same time, remove You can obtain the battery at a qualified mechanical key ; from the SmartKey. specialist workshop. If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle, SmartKey battery pressing the &...
  • Page 79 SmartKey Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination. Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover : and then press to close it. Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
  • Page 80 SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the SmartKey. function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the %/ &...
  • Page 81 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost the Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. mechanical key. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
  • Page 82 Doors possible to close the door. Do not attempt WARNING to force the door closed. You could Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the otherwise damage the door or the side passenger compartment unless they are window. firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event Centrally locking and unlocking the...

  • Page 83: Doors

    Doors Power closing feature (doors): push the Automatic locking feature door past the first detent position of the The vehicle locks automatically when the lock. ignition is switched on and the wheels of the The power closing feature will pull the door vehicle are turning at a speed of more than fully closed.

  • Page 84: Locking The Vehicle

    Trunk Locking the vehicle operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the seat adjustment, steering wheel SmartKey, you can lock it by taking the adjustment or memory function.

  • Page 85: Trunk

    Trunk The trunk lid can be: opened and closed manually from outside opened and closed automatically from outside opened and closed automatically from inside locked separately unlocked with the mechanical key opened with the emergency release button Pull the trunk lid down using recess :. Opening and closing manually If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &...
  • Page 86 Trunk Closing Press locking button ; in the trunk lid. WARNING If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the trunk, the trunk lid will not lock. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.
  • Page 87 Trunk Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (...
  • Page 88 Side windows The closing of the front door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch.

  • Page 89: Side Windows

    Side windows The switches on the driver's door take Convenience closing precedence. General notes The side windows cannot be operated When you lock the vehicle, you can from the rear when the override feature for simultaneously: the side windows is activated ( page 60).
  • Page 90 Side windows Using KEYLESS-GO If the side window opens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the on the door control panel until the side vehicle. All the doors must be closed. window is completely closed ( page 86).

  • Page 91: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free WARNING of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions Pulling and holding the switch to close the may occur. window immediately after it had been blocked Do not allow anything to protrude from the two times will cause the window to close sliding sunroof.
  • Page 92 Sliding sunroof Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the WARNING ignition lock. You could be severely or even fatally injured Press or pull the 3 switch in the when closing the sliding sunroof with corresponding direction. increased closing force or if the anti- entrapment feature is deactivated.
  • Page 93 Useful information ......92 Correct driver's seat position .... 92 Seats ............ 93 Steering wheel ........98 Mirrors ..........100 Memory function ......102 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 94: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position you can fasten the seat belt properly. Useful information you have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional you have set the seat cushion angle so equipment of your vehicle available at the that your thighs are gently supported.

  • Page 95: Seats

    Seats Seats of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. Important safety notes never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being WARNING adjusted. In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle Failure to do so could result in an accident control, all seat, head restraint, steering and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Seats

    Seats Adjusting the seats Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Head Restraints

    Seats page 94) up or down in the direction of Make sure no one is caught or injured while the arrow. the seat is being adjusted. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with Rear seat head restraints KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed WARNING from the vehicle, the power seats can be...
  • Page 98 If both seat backrests are locked position manually and the warning message continues to be displayed, have the system checked by a Mercedes-Benz Center without delay. WARNING Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat is moving. In...
  • Page 99 Seats Folding the backrest forwards bolsters of the seat cushion and backrest) of the multicontour seat or active In order to make it convenient for passengers multicontour seat is increased. to get in and out of the rear compartment, the driver's or front-passenger seat: is automatically moved forwards when the Adjusting the lumbar support...
  • Page 100 Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating Problems with the seat ventilation The seat heating has switched itself off The seat ventilation has switched off prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on.

  • Page 101: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Other topics: EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes page 99) The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting storing settings ( page 102) in and out of your vehicle easier. operating the on-board computer You can activate and deactivate the EASY- page 331) ENTRY/EXIT feature using COMAND page 232).

  • Page 102: Exterior Mirrors

    Mirrors Position of the steering wheel and the Mirrors driver's seat when the EASY-ENTRY/ Exterior mirrors EXIT feature is active Adjusting the exterior mirrors The steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver's seat moves backwards if you: WARNING remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Exercise care when using the passenger-side open the driver's door when the SmartKey exterior rear view mirror.

  • Page 103: Mirrors

    Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in or out Press the mirror-folding button electrically page 101) repeatedly until you hear the mirrors engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual page 100). Automatic anti-glare mirrors WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented...

  • Page 104: Memory Function

    Memory function Calling up a stored parking position setting Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Adjust the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side with the corresponding button ( page 100). Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
  • Page 105 Memory function driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Adjust the seat ( page 94). On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel ( page 98) and the exterior mirrors page 100). Press memory button M and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds until you hear an acknowledgment tone.
  • Page 106 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 107 Useful information ......106 Introduction ........106 At a glance ......... 108 System settings ........ 127 Navigation ......... 135 Telephone .......... 177 Audio ..........195 Video ..........224 Vehicle ..........230 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 108: Useful Information

    We recommend that you always have Any unauthorized modification to this maintenance work on electronic components device could void the user's authority to carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz operate the equipment. Center. USA only: This device complies with Part WARNING 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 109 Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed particular, work relevant to safety or on...
  • Page 110 At a glance the telephone keypad At a glance connections in the glove box (USB, COMAND operating system ® additional USB, jack plug and iPod connection) Overview a remote control for the front passenger cordless headphones for the front passenger You can use COMAND to operate the following main functions: the navigation system...

  • Page 111: At A Glance

    At a glance Function buttons The COMAND controller can be: pressed briefly or pressed and held W The COMAND function buttons allow you to select a main function directly. turned clockwise or counter-clockwise slid left or right XVY slid forwards or back ZVÆ slid diagonally aVb In the instructions, operating sequences are described as follows:...
  • Page 112 At a glance Telephone keypad You can assign the following predefined functions to the h programmable button: ECO: you can activate or deactivate the ECO start/stop function. Massage, Driver's Seat: you can switch the massage function for the driver's seat on and off.
  • Page 113 At a glance COMAND display Display overview The COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. The COMAND display is divided into several areas. The radio display is shown in the example. Status bar To call up the audio menu Main function bar Display/selection window Radio menu bar...
  • Page 114 At a glance Navi Audio Telephone Video Vehicle Mode FM/AM radio Video DVD Map orientation Sat radio Multicontour seat/lumbar settings Point of interest Disc Video off Rear window symbols on the map blind Traffic symbols on the Memory card EASY-ENTRY/ EXIT system Text information on MUSIC...
  • Page 115 At a glance For example, the "Navi" function can be used There must be intervisibility between the from the driver's side while the "Video" headphones and the display so that function is used on the front-passenger side. COMAND can optimally transmit music and speech via the infrared signal on the front- Use the remote control to operate COMAND passenger's headphones.

  • Page 116: Cleaning Instructions

    At a glance Setting the brightness switch SPLITVIEW on and off page 115). The SPLITVIEW screen remains on for approximately 30 minutes after the SmartKey has been turned to position 0 in the ignition lock. After this time or after the SmartKey has been removed, the settings on the front- passenger side are saved for approximately 30 minutes longer.
  • Page 117 At a glance Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or Mute abrasive cleaning agents. These could To adjust the volume damage the display surface. Do not apply To set the station, skip track, fast pressure to the display surface when cleaning forward/rewind, for example it, as this could cause irreversible damage.
  • Page 118 At a glance Selecting a menu/menu item and confirming your selection Press the =;9: buttons to select the menu/menu item and press the 9 button to confirm. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 119 At a glance Functions with the E and F button You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel. Mode Function Audio mode Selects a station using the station search function ( page 196) Selects a track by skipping to a track ( page 208) Fast forward/rewind (...
  • Page 120 At a glance Calling up the menu of a main function Selecting a menu item The following example describes how to select a station from the station presets in radio mode. Press the R function button. Presets Select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 121 At a glance Current audio operating mode Calling up the audio function Main function bar Audio Select in the main function bar by Audio menu sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND Press W the COMAND controller and controller and press W to confirm. confirm Radio.
  • Page 122 At a glance You can enter the characters using either the Currently selected character character bar or the number keypad. In the Character bar selection list, you select an entry to copy it to To cancel an entry the address entry menu. List Option 1: city list with character bar The list G shows all available town names...
  • Page 123 At a glance You see which characters you can enter with It is also possible to switch the city list to the that key. Each time the key is pressed, the selection list at any time during character next character is selected. input.
  • Page 124 At a glance Entering characters You will find further information in the "Destination entry" section ( page 137). The example describes how to enter the surname Schulz. Entering characters in the address and Select by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the phone book the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 125 At a glance Option 1 To change the language of the character bar: select B and press W Select 4 or 5 in the character bar and to confirm. press W to confirm. Select the language by turning cVd the The input menu shows the data field COMAND controller and press W to selected.
  • Page 126 At a glance Mute Adjusting the volume Switching audio and video sources on/off Adjusting the volume for the audio or video source Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel. The sound from the respective audio or video source is switched on or muted. When the sound is off, the system displays the , symbol in the status line.

  • Page 127: Adjusting The Sound Settings

    At a glance Adjusting the sound settings Calling up the sound menu You can make various sound settings for the different audio and video sources. This means that it is possible to set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD mode, for example. You can call up the respective sound menu from the menu of the desired mode.
  • Page 128 At a glance Surround sound General information If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/ ® ® kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, you can set the optimum surround sound for every passenger. Dolby Digital ® ® The harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system is available for the following operating modes:...

  • Page 129: System Settings

    System settings System settings Display settings Switching the display on/off Vehicle Select by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Display OFF by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Current setting To switch on the display: press W or ®...
  • Page 130 System settings Setting the time Design Explanation Vehicle Select in the main function bar by Day Mode The display is set turning cVd the COMAND controller and permanently to day press W to confirm. design. System Select by turning cVd the Night Mode The display is set COMAND controller and press W to...
  • Page 131 System settings Text reader settings Abbreviation Meaning Setting the text reader speed DD/MM/YYYY Day/Month/Year (date format) Vehicle Select by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to HH/MM Hours/Minutes confirm. (time format) System Select and press W to confirm. You can set the 24-hour or the AM/PM Text Reader Select...
  • Page 132 System settings Start New Individualization Select and press W to confirm. You see and hear a prompt asking whether you would like further information. Select and press W to confirm. If you select No, the first part of individualization begins. You will be asked whether you would like to train digits or voice commands.

  • Page 133: Bluetooth Settings

    System settings ® Bluetooth settings ® General information about Bluetooth ® Bluetooth technology is the standard for short-range wireless data transmission of up ® to approximately 10 meters. Bluetooth allows, for example, the exchange of vCards. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
  • Page 134 ® The Bluetooth device list shows all devices www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call the within range and all previously authorized Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center devices, whether or not they are in range. on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) ® If the Bluetooth device list is already full, you (for the USA) or Customer Relations on will be requested to de-authorize a device.
  • Page 135 System settings Options Select by sliding VY the Enter the same passcode into the ® Bluetooth device (see the operating COMAND controller and press W to instructions for the respective device). confirm. The device is authorized. Authorize Select and press W to confirm. External authorization Press W to confirm the selected device.

  • Page 136: Bluetooth Device

    De-authorizing (de-registering) a indicates the current setting. ® Bluetooth device Select the language by turning cVd the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- COMAND controller and press W to authorization in both COMAND and the confirm. ® Bluetooth device, e.g. the mobile phone.

  • Page 137: Navigation

    Navigation Navigation Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. Introduction Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and Safety notes driving, and increase the risk of an accident. WARNING For safety reasons, only enter a destination General information...
  • Page 138 Navigation Switching to navigation mode "Route guidance inactive" means that no destination has been entered and that no Press the S function button once or route has been calculated. twice. Showing/hiding the menu Navi Select in the main function bar by To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller over the map.

  • Page 139: Destination Entry

    Navigation You can select the following route options: If you change the route type and/or the route options while route guidance is Use Carpool Lanes inactive (no destination has been entered Minimize highways yet), COMAND uses the new setting for the Minimize Toll Roads next route guidance.
  • Page 140 Navigation Entering a destination by address Address Entry Select and press W to confirm. Introduction The address entry menu appears. If you When entering an address as the destination, have previously entered a destination, this you have the following options: will be shown in the display.
  • Page 141 Navigation Last States/Provinces States (U.S.) Provinces (Canada) To select a list: turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The list of selected states/provinces appears. To select a state/province: turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 142 Navigation Street list Enter a city as described above page 138). Select a street by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to Select ALL. confirm. Enter or select the street name. Select the appropriate city. Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection.
  • Page 143 Navigation Start In the address entry menu, confirm Option 1: enter the address, e.g. a city, by pressing W. street and house number ( page 138). If no other route has been calculated, route Once you have entered the address, select calculation starts immediately (Option 1).
  • Page 144 Navigation COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the center list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2). Option 1: center list with character bar Enter a center. Instructions for entering characters using city input as an example can be found in the "Entering characters in navigation mode (entering a city)"...

  • Page 145: Last Destinations

    Navigation Entering an intersection name Select an intersection by turning cVd the COMAND controller. Entering an intersection will delete a previously entered house number. Irrespective of the option, press W to Intersection Select (intersection) in the confirm your selection. address entry menu by turning cVd and The address entry menu appears again.
  • Page 146 Navigation To show the menu: press W the COMAND on the same street: call up an address destination from the last destinations. controller. Change Select by turning cVd and sliding Destination Select in the navigation ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press system menu bar by turning cVd the W to confirm.
  • Page 147 To scroll the map: slide XVY, ZVÆ or be predefined destinations from the following aVb the COMAND controller. categories that COMAND offers for selection: Mercedes-Benz Service Center To set the map scale: as soon as you turn cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar Hospital appears.
  • Page 148 Navigation Address Entry, From Memory, To select a category: select a category by Select From Last Destinations From POIs. turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. Selection Step COMAND first searches in the selected category for destinations along the route. Address Entry Enter a If there are no destinations available there,...
  • Page 149 Navigation Delete Stopover Entering a point of interest in the Select and press W to vicinity of a specific city confirm. COMAND deletes the intermediate stop Option 1 and recalculates the route to the main Other City Select in the menu and press destination.
  • Page 150 Navigation Enter the phone number using the Confirm the entry with W. character bar. If the selected main category does not contain any sub-categories, the point of interest list appears. Assigning a point of interest category If the selected main category contains Introduction subcategories, a list of the subcategories The categories and points of interest...
  • Page 151 Navigation interest from the current vehicle position. vicinity of destination: the linear distance is the distance from the destination entered to the point of interest. Selecting a point of interest Select a point of interest by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 152 Navigation Selecting a point of interest using the Route guidance General notes You can select points of interest that are available in the selected (visible) section of WARNING the map. COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking into account the To activate navigation mode: press the following, for example: S function button once or twice.
  • Page 153 Navigation e.g. roads closed to through traffic and non- before the change of direction with the Please turn right in 900 residents. request roads that have time restrictions (e.g. The announced distance to the next change closed on Sundays and public holidays) are of direction depends on the type of road and avoided for route guidance.
  • Page 154 Navigation Example display: change-of-direction phase Example display Current vehicle position: the tip of the Point of the next change in direction (light triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction blue circle) of travel Point of the change of direction after next Graphic representation of the distance to Next change of direction (in this case, turn the next change of direction off to the right)
  • Page 155 Navigation Display and description of lane recommendations The colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night design is switched on. Lane Day design Night design Recommended lane C Dark blue Light blue In this lane, you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lanes.
  • Page 156 Navigation Cancel Route Guidance Select and press To show the menu: press W the COMAND W to confirm. controller. In the navigation menu bar, confirm Continuing route guidance with W. To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. Switching navigation announcements on/off To show the menu: press W the COMAND...
  • Page 157 Navigation Avoiding a section of the route blocked Alternative Route Select and press W by a traffic jam to confirm. You see the selected route. The display now This function blocks a section of the route shows a split-screen view. On the left-hand ahead of you.
  • Page 158 Navigation Displaying destination information Prerequisite: you have entered a destination page 137) and possibly an intermediate stop ( page 145). To activate navigation mode: press the S function button once or twice. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller.
  • Page 159 Navigation Position Select in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Where am I? Select and press W to confirm. Off-road Important safety note WARNING Example display: route guidance to an off-road The COMAND navigation system may direct destination you to off-road routes that your vehicle may...
  • Page 160 Navigation Off-road during route guidance navigation system. Traffic messages and map symbols can then be shown in the COMAND Due to roadworks, for example, there may be display. differences between the data on the digital map and the actual course of the road. COMAND uses high quality traffic data.
  • Page 161 Navigation COMAND uses corresponding icons to highlight the entire section of the affected route, regardless of how long the incident actually is. The icons are placed on the side of the road affected by the incident. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 162 Navigation Icon for real-time traffic reports Icon Description Traffic reports in the map display Warning (red) A warning appears, for example, relating to lost cargo. Caution (yellow) A warning appears, for example, relating to roadwork that does not affect the flow of traffic. Slow-moving traffic This appears at the beginning of a traffic jam (average speed 25 - 45 mph) if route guidance is...
  • Page 163 Navigation Displaying real-time traffic reports If necessary, switch to navigation mode and show the menu ( page 136). Select Traffic in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. No traffic messages. If you see the message: This means that:...
  • Page 164 Navigation without starting route guidance Report text page 141). First exit/intersection after the affected route section ends Adopting an address book entry as a To scroll within a report or to access home address the next report: turn cVd the COMAND To activate navigation mode: press the controller.
  • Page 165 Navigation Selecting the home address for route save the home address without starting guidance route guidance. Proceed as described in the "Selecting a To enter the home address for the first destination from the destination memory" Assign Address Book time: select section ( page 143).
  • Page 166 Navigation Select a destination by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The destination address is shown. Save Select and press W to confirm. You can now select storage options. Selecting storing options To save the destination without a name: select Save without Name press W to confirm.
  • Page 167 Navigation will appear asking whether you wish to corresponding address book entry does overwrite the existing data. not contain any further data, such as telephone numbers, COMAND deletes the Select and press W to confirm. entire address book entry. If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data. Deleting a destination or the home Previous destinations address from the destination memory...
  • Page 168 Navigation Storing the crosshair position in the list Delete Select and press W to confirm. of previous destinations A prompt appears asking whether the entry should be deleted. Route guidance not active Select and press W to confirm. A crosshair appears on the map if you have If you select Yes, the entry is deleted.
  • Page 169 Navigation Moving the map Setting the map to the vehicle position, intermediate stop or destination Showing the crosshair position To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND Centering the map on the vehicle position Full screen controller and, when the To show the menu: press W the COMAND menu item is shown, press W.
  • Page 170 Navigation Map display Navi Select in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND Setting the map orientation controller and press W to confirm. Map Orientation Select and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting. Map orientation Current map orientation The following display modes are possible:...
  • Page 171 Navigation Navi Text Information on Map Select in the main function bar by Select sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND press W to confirm. controller and press W to confirm. A # dot indicates the current setting. POI Symbols on Map Arrival Time/Distance, Select...
  • Page 172 Navigation Geo-coordinate display Switching the topographical map on/ The topographical map uses different colors to depict elevation. The color key generally reflects the topography's dominant vegetation or the ground's perceived color when seen from the air, for example: green for lowland Geo-coordinate display active yellow or brown for hills Current height above average sea level,...
  • Page 173 Information about new versions of the – 20 mph digital map can be obtained from an Free Flow authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Road sections are illustrated with a green line and arrows. Traffic information on the map If you subscribe to the SIRIUS XM Satellite...
  • Page 174 Information about new map software versions can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 175 If the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you starter battery is not sufficiently charged, have lost the activation code, or if COMAND...
  • Page 176 To confirm the message: press W. COMAND ejects the DVD. Take the DVD out of the slot. Have the system software updated at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The map software cannot be installed until the system software has been updated. Map software compatible with the...
  • Page 177 Navigation prompting you to insert the second DVD. Follow the instructions on the display. To allow the installation to run to the end without Canceling: take no further action. When the installation process is successfully completed, you will see a message to this effect.
  • Page 178 The message will then reappear. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 179 There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle interior. Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down. Restart installation. COMAND's integral hard drive is faulty. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety notes Telephone WARNING General notes A driver's attention to the road must always Introduction be his/her primary focus when driving.
  • Page 180 Telephone Call disconnection while the vehicle is Function restrictions in motion You will not be able to use the telephone, will A call may be disconnected if: no longer be able to use the telephone, or you may have to wait before using it, in the there is insufficient network coverage in following situations: certain areas.
  • Page 181 Internet at ® Activate the Bluetooth function in http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call COMAND ( page 132). the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on Connecting a mobile phone 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Relations on General information 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada). Before using your mobile phone with...

  • Page 182: Mobile Phone

    Telephone When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is ® The Bluetooth telephones list shows all connected automatically. mobile phones within range and all previously authorized mobile phones, whether or not Connecting comprises: they are in range. ® searching for a Bluetooth -capable mobile ®...
  • Page 183 Telephone If you want to reauthorize a mobile phone Observe the following: some mobile phones following de-authorization, you can select a require that you reconnect to COMAND after different passcode. you have entered the passcode (see the mobile phone operating instructions). The To enter a passcode in COMAND: press mobile phone cannot otherwise be the number keys in sequence.
  • Page 184 To close the detailed view: turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller. De-registering (de-authorizing) a mobile phone Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- authorizating in both COMAND and the mobile phone. Subsequent authorization may otherwise fail. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 185 Rejecting or accepting a call on the Internet at http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call When there is an incoming call, you see a the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance corresponding window in the display. Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (for I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 186 Telephone Making a call Entering a telephone number using the telephone keypad Call up the telephone basic menu page 182). Enter all the digits of the phone number using the telephone keypad. To make a call: press the 6 button on the telephone keypad or on the Reject To reject: select...
  • Page 187 Telephone The redialing function is also available To send DTMF tones (not possible with all using the on-board computer mobile phones) page 341). To end a call Calling voicemail Switching the hands-free microphone on/ This function is only available if it is supported by the mobile phone network provider.
  • Page 188 Telephone You can be called by more than one person Select from the telephone basic menu (call waiting) while you are making a and press W to confirm. telephone call. In the same way, you can call another party while already on the phone with Select SEND on the telephone keypad.
  • Page 189 Telephone Active party To transmit individual characters using the character bar Party on hold To transmit a phone book entry as a To interconnect parties by creating a character string conference connection To transmit individual characters: once To interconnect parties by creating a conference connection: select a connection has been established to the Conference= by turning cVd the...
  • Page 190 Telephone The address book organizes and stores Existing contact data can be imported from entries that are entered from different the memory card manually. sources (mobile phone, SD memory card, To import data: load the memory card. ® Bluetooth import, COMAND phone book, Data/connections Select in the...
  • Page 191 Telephone If you switch to another main function, e.g. navigation, while receiving vCards, the reception of vCards will be terminated. Data/Connections Select in the telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Download Contacts Select and press W...
  • Page 192 Telephone To switch from the character bar to the approximately 2 mph (3 km/h), the list: slide ZV the COMAND controller until function becomes available again. the character bar is hidden. You can enter address data directly into the address book. If you store contacts in Select ¬.
  • Page 193 Telephone Deleting contacts p To select the character set */E To select uppercase and lowercase letters % Back F To delete your selection ¬ To confirm your selection Preset phone category Enter the respective data in the data fields. To enter data in the data field: select the respective characters from character bar To delete a group of contacts: select To move the cursor in the data field:...
  • Page 194 Telephone Calling a number stored in an entry Starting route guidance to an entry This function is available as soon as you Using the phone book have stored a destination in the destination Name Select in the telephone basic menu memory ( page 163).
  • Page 195 Telephone Search for an address book entry with or received in COMAND or if the call lists have without a voice tag (¦ symbol). been imported from the telephone. Options Select by sliding VY and turning Opening the call list and selecting an cVd the COMAND controller and press entry W to confirm.
  • Page 196 Telephone Incoming calls which you could not or did not Phone category Display (phone want to answer are marked with a symbol in book and address front of the name or phone number. book) Storing a phone number which has not yet been stored Landline ¬...
  • Page 197 Audio Adding a phone number to an address Audio book entry Radio mode Open a call list and select an entry page 193). General information Options Select by sliding VY the Portable electronic devices in the vehicle COMAND controller and press W to may seriously impair radio reception.
  • Page 198 Audio Selecting a station Selecting a station using the station search function Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/selection window in the radio display is active. Station search scans up or down and stops at the next station found. Using the multifunction steering wheel Example display, FM radio Audio...
  • Page 199 Audio Enter Frequency Select and press W to confirm. Irrespective of the option chosen, an input menu will appear. Enter a frequency using the number keys. COMAND tunes in to the frequency entered. Waveband Frequency AM (MF) 530 – 1700 kHz Example display: station presets FM (VHF) 87.7 –...
  • Page 200 Audio Weather Band Switching on Select the currently set waveband by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select from the menu and press W to confirm. Select a channel by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 201 Audio Displaying program information For further information on HD Radio, visit http://www.hdradio.com. This function is only available for analog FM Please note that sub-programs and and digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio). program information shown in the Information relevant to the current station is illustrations are dependent on the program shown in the display window.
  • Page 202 Audio Storing stations You hear the analog program of this frequency. See "Storing stations" in the Radio mode As soon as you change to another HD Radio section ( page 197). frequency, the HD Radio is reactivated. Displaying program information HD Radio display Audio Select...
  • Page 203 (USA) or as well as other issues beyond the control http://www.siriuscanada.com of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation (Canada). may also be impaired in certain locations Once the connection has been established: (e.g. tunnels, multi-storey car parks or Follow the instructions of the service staff.
  • Page 204 Audio Selecting a category If the satellite receiver is not installed or is Device not not installed correctly, the To call up the category list: select available message will appear. Category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Once COMAND receives the signal, the The category list appears.
  • Page 205 Audio Option 2 Select a preset by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press and hold Sat. Radio Select in the submenu bar by W until you hear a tone. turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Press and hold a number button, e.g.
  • Page 206 Audio Using the multifunction steering wheel Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Audio Press = or ; to select the Important safety notes menu. WARNING Press 9 or : briefly. COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser Displaying information product. You must not open the casing. If you Info Select in the submenu bar by turning...
  • Page 207 Due to the wide range of SD cards available To load all six magazine trays: press on the market, Mercedes-Benz cannot button ;. guarantee playback for all brands of SD The DVD changer checks the load status of memory card.
  • Page 208 Audio Option 2 Graphic time and track display Press the R function button once or Sound settings twice. Current playback option Select an audio medium from the media list Media selection page 208). Music search Recording (saving) music Option 3 CD functions Audio Select...
  • Page 209 Audio Example display: MP3 mode Only in audio DVD mode To pause playback: switch on audio DVD mode ( page 205). Select Ë by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. To continue playback: select Ì...
  • Page 210 Audio Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discs MUSIC REGISTER, position 3 Selecting via the media list Media Interface, position 4 In CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: select USB, position 5 Media by sliding VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to Select the data medium by turning cVd confirm.
  • Page 211 Audio Selecting by track list Fast forward/rewind Search In audio mode, select by sliding While the display/selection window is VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. controller until the desired position has Current Track List.
  • Page 212 Audio Title selection To start the copying process Name of the copied data Cancel procedure without copying files Media position in the media list START Select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd and confirm with W. All music tracks from the audio CD are copied to COMAND's MUSIC REGISTER as MP3 files.
  • Page 213 Information about new versions can be If this is the case, COMAND will display the obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz corresponding data such as artist, album and Center. track name in the relevant displays and lists.
  • Page 214 Audio Group Select by turning cVd and press or when you select a different medium. If an option is selected, it remains selected W to confirm. after COMAND is switched on or off. The list of available groups appears. The # dot indicates the group currently Notes on MP3 mode selected.
  • Page 215 Audio Notes on copyright than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed by COMAND. MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root back are generally subject to copyright directory itself, the root directory will also be protection in accordance with the applicable treated as a folder.
  • Page 216 An error in COMAND might result Media selection in the loss of the music files stored in the Current folder MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Search functions Data carrier position in the media list...
  • Page 217 Audio Music Register 3. Starting the copying process Select and press W to confirm. Copy Music Files Select and press W to confirm. To copy from a memory card To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER Memory requirement, see "Calling up memory space info"...
  • Page 218 Audio Folder functions amount of data. The time required may vary depending on the data source. If there is Introduction not enough memory space, you will see a You can view the content of the MUSIC message to this effect. REGISTER, change folder or track names and To cancel copying: select Cancel.
  • Page 219 Media Interface scope of delivery. If you select No, the process will be aborted. Store individual parts in a safe place. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz Playback options connection cables. The following options are available: You can connect the following data carriers...
  • Page 220 Information concerning USB Device Subclass 6 is available from the equipment manufacturer. For details and a list of supported devices, visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
  • Page 221 Audio Switching to Media Interface mode under the corresponding position and press W to confirm. General notes COMAND activates the connected device. In extreme cases, starting up individual You will see a message to this effect. The functions can take up to several minutes – basic display then appears.
  • Page 222 Audio Selecting music files Fast forward/rewind While the display/selection window is Note active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND COMAND displays the data stored on the controller until the desired position has ® iPod , MP3 player or USB mass storage been reached.
  • Page 223 Audio Playing back the contents of a category For USB mass storage devices, you can or folder choose to display the metadata contained in the tags of the encoded music data, or to Select the category or folder by turning display the file and directory names during cVd the COMAND controller.
  • Page 224 Audio In a directory, press the corresponding The tracks in the currently active category number key once or several times to select or folder, including any subfolders, are the first letter of the artist's name (e.g. for played in random order. an artist beginning with the letter "C", press For USB devices, the random playlists number key l three times).
  • Page 225 Audio Notes on USB devices Select using cVd and press W to confirm. In order to keep the initialization time to a The audio AUX menu appears. The medium minimum, store only music data on a USB in the external audio source is played, if the device.
  • Page 226 Video Video DVD Select and press W to confirm. Video DVD-V Select and press W to confirm. General information The DVD-V menu appears. The ä dot in Automatic picture shutoff front of a menu item indicates the current setting. If the vehicle is traveling faster than Select Auto, 16:9 optimized,...
  • Page 227 COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an Wait for approximately eight seconds. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to play video DVDs with a different region code, provided that they are produced in accordance with the PAL or NTSC standard.
  • Page 228 Video Media selection Sound settings Fast forward/rewind Slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller until the desired position has been reached. You see the navigation menu. Selecting a video DVD Navigation menu displayed Data medium type Press W the COMAND controller to show the menu.
  • Page 229 Video Stop function It may also be possible to select the scene/ chapter from within the menu stored on the Press W the COMAND controller to show DVD. the menu. To skip forwards or back: turn cVd or To interrupt playback: select É by slide XVY the COMAND controller.
  • Page 230 Video Title Selection Select by turning cVd COMAND executes the action. the COMAND controller and press W to Make a selection from the further options, confirm. if necessary. COMAND then switches back to the DVD Select a film/title and press W to confirm. menu.
  • Page 231 Video Setting the language and audio format DVD Functions Select and press W to confirm. This function is not available on all DVDs. If it Subtitles Camera angle Select is available, you can set the DVD menu press W to confirm. language, the audio language or the audio In both cases, a menu appears.
  • Page 232 Vehicle Switching to video AUX mode gradually. This enables you to determine whether the system is able to play the Video Select in the main function bar by music at high volume without distorting it. sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 233 Vehicle COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Main area ; is active. Select the individual vehicle functions by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Opening from the "Vehicle" menu To switch the ECO start/stop function Vehicle on/off: select in the main...

  • Page 234: Automatic Mirror Folding

    Vehicle COMAND controller and press W to lever or press the position button of the confirm. memory function. The main area is active. If there is a risk of entrapment by the seat, you Rear Window Sunshade Select the can also cancel the adjustment procedure by function by sliding XVY or turning cVd moving the switch for seat adjustment.
  • Page 235 Vehicle COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The main area is active. Easy-Entry/Exit Feature Select the menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller. The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature menu appears. The current setting is indicated by a # dot. Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ...
  • Page 236 Vehicle To set the ambient lighting: select To switch locator lighting on/off: select Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding in the main function bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the COMAND XVY and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 237 Vehicle turning cVd the COMAND controller and To do so, make certain that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. press W to confirm. The main area is active. Automatic Locking Select the function by sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 238: Climate Control Main Menu

    Vehicle Setting the airflow To adjust the temperature: slide ZVÆ or turn cVd the COMAND controller. You can set the airflow separately for the To confirm the selection: press W the driver’s and front-passenger side. COMAND controller. Select left airflow = or right airflow A by turning cVd the COMAND controller and Setting the air distribution press W to confirm.
  • Page 239 Vehicle cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The climate control menu opens. To switch on: select Æ and press W. To switch off: select Æ and press W. A tick appears. Climate control main menu You can: switch cooling with dehumidification on or off (Æ) Controlling climate control centrally...
  • Page 240 Vehicle Adjusting the footwell temperature This setting is quite effective in automatic mode, especially at high outside Footwell Temperature You can use the temperatures. function to set the temperature difference between the footwell and the rest of the If the vehicle has become very warm and the vehicle interior.

  • Page 241: Multicontour Seat

    Vehicle Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press the T function button. Selecting the seat You must first select the seat for which you wish to make adjustments. Press the T function button. The main area is active.
  • Page 242 Vehicle Adjusting the seat side bolsters Adjusting the backrest curvature in the lumbar region This function allows you to adjust the air cushions in the seat side bolsters. This function allows you to adjust the air cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest. Select the seat ( page 239).
  • Page 243 Vehicle Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. W to confirm. Resetting adjustments Massage function (PULSE) You can reset the seat settings to the factory The massage function helps you to prevent settings.
  • Page 244 Vehicle Upload/Download Data Select Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning Select and press W to confirm. cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Copy Data to Storage Medium Select The massage function runs for and press W to confirm. approximately 6 to 20 minutes, depending Select the storage medium to which the on the setting.
  • Page 245 Useful information ......244 Exterior lighting ........ 244 Interior lighting ......... 249 Replacing bulbs ......... 250 Windshield wipers ......251 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 246: Useful Information

    Have the headlamps converted at a qualified The exterior lighting (except the parking/ specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized standing lamps) switches off automatically if Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border you: as possible before driving in these countries. remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock...

  • Page 247: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Daytime running lamps in the USA Turn the light switch to $ or c. In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory. If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to the stop. To activate the daytime running lamps: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer...

  • Page 248: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting Rear fog lamp The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the lighting at all times. SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.
  • Page 249 Exterior lighting High-beam flasher Hazard warning lamps Left turn signal To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times. To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ;...
  • Page 250 Exterior lighting The system automatically adapts the low- Cornering light function beam headlamp range depending on the distance to the other vehicle. Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam headlamps. The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.

  • Page 251: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting the high-beam headlamps are switched on This could endanger you and/or others and automatically. The K indicator lamp in cause an accident. Always pay close attention the instrument cluster also lights up. to the traffic situation and switch off the high When you drive slower than approximately beam manually if necessary.

  • Page 252: Replacing Bulbs

    The OFF indicator lamp shows whether the required. automatic interior lighting control is deactivated (indicator lamp on) or Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an activated (indicator lamp off). authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety...

  • Page 253: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield wipers If the new bulb still does not light up, consult Changing the front bulbs a qualified specialist workshop. Headlamp spotlamp/infrared light Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of (Night View Assist Plus) vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times.
  • Page 254 Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due the impact. to optical influences and the windshield Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have becoming dirty in dry weather conditions, the wiper blades replaced by a qualified the windshield wipers may be activated specialist workshop, e.g.
  • Page 255 Windshield wipers Replacing the wiper blades Installing the wiper blades Push the new wiper blade onto the Moving the wiper blades to a vertical retaining pin on the wiper arm in the position opposite direction to the arrow. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm.
  • Page 256 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 257 Useful information ......256 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 256 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 257 Setting the air vents ......261 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 258: Useful Information

    Overview of climate control systems You can also set some automatic climate Useful information control functions via COMAND ( page 235). This Operator's Manual describes all Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period models and all standard and optional during warm weather, e.g. using the equipment of your vehicle available at the convenience opening feature ( page 87).

  • Page 259: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Automatic climate control panel Sets climate control to automatic mode, left ( page 258) Sets the temperature, left ( page 259) Sets the airflow, left ( page 259) Defrosts the windshield ( page 259) Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 260) Switches climate control on /off( page 257)
  • Page 260 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Problems with the cooling with air dehumidification function Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. If you can no longer switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function via COMAND, To activate: press the ^ rocker switch the cooling with air dehumidification function up or down.
  • Page 261 Operating the climate control system _ Directs air through the defroster, Setting the temperature center, side and footwell vents b Directs air through the defroster, center and side air vents W Sets the air distribution to automatic The air distribution can be set using COMAND page 236).
  • Page 262 Operating the climate control system Windows fogged up on the outside To deactivate: press the ¬ rocker switch up or down. Switch on the windshield wipers. The indicator lamp in the ¬ rocker Activate automatic climate control. switch goes out. The previously selected You should only select this setting until settings come into effect again.

  • Page 263: Setting The Air Vents

    Setting the air vents from outside. The air already inside the Activating/deactivating the residual vehicle will then be recirculated. heat function WARNING It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the Fogged windows impair visibility, stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after endangering you and others.
  • Page 264 Setting the air vents Setting the side air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents. If necessary, use the air distribution adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin.
  • Page 265 Setting the air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Setting the center vents in the rear compartment To switch the ventilation on/off: push rocker switch down ; or up :. Setting the glove box air vent Rear-compartment air vent, left When automatic climate control is activated, Rear-compartment air vent, right the glove box can be ventilated, for instance...
  • Page 266 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 267 Useful information ......266 Breaking-in notes ......266 Driving ..........266 Automatic transmission ....273 Refueling ..........280 Parking ..........283 Driving tips ........286 Driving systems ........ 290 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 268: Useful Information

    Driving Additional breaking-in notes for AMG Useful information vehicles: This Operator's Manual describes all do not drive faster than 85 mph models and all standard and optional (140 km/h) in the first 1000 miles equipment of your vehicle available at the (1500 km).
  • Page 269 Driving SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not could lose control of the vehicle and hit switched on. The engine cannot be started. someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when KEYLESS-GO your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
  • Page 270 Driving Insert Start/Stop button : into ignition Starting the engine lock ;. Important safety notes When you insert Start/Stop button : WARNING into ignition lock ;, the system requires a Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your detection time of approximately two health.

  • Page 271: Hill Start Assist

    Driving Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock released. If you do not WARNING depress the brake pedal, you can move the As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the DIRECT SELECT lever but the parking lock vehicle can be started.
  • Page 272 Driving Take your foot off the brake pedal. automatically. All of the vehicle's systems Once you have taken your foot off the remain active. If you open the door, unfasten brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around your seat belt or remove your foot from the one second.
  • Page 273 Driving no engine-relevant diagnostics are active. message is shown in the multifunction display. the driver's door is closed and the seat belt is fastened. If drive program S or M has been selected, the ECO start/stop function is always Automatic engine start deactivated.
  • Page 274 If the engine does not start after several attempts: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The engine does not The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak start. You cannot hear or discharged.

  • Page 275: Automatic Transmission

    Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter and damage it. The coolant The coolant level is too low.
  • Page 276 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P If the engine has been switched off, the automatic transmission automatically Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the switches to N. direction of arrow P. Remaining in neutral N The automatic transmission shifts If the automatic transmission is to remain in automatically into park position P if you neutral N, e.g.
  • Page 277 Have the vehicle electronics checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Transmission position display Mercedes-Benz Center, The current transmission position is shown in immediately. the multifunction display. Reverse gear Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 278 Automatic transmission Driving tips Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Kickdown while driving. The transmission Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. could otherwise be damaged. Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: No power is transmitted from the fully depress the accelerator pedal. engine to the drive wheels.
  • Page 279 Automatic transmission AMG vehicles: only change from automatic Program selector button drive program C or S to manual drive program General information M when the vehicle is stationary. Press program selector button : The program selector button influences: repeatedly until the letter for the desired the drive program gearshift program appears in the the AIRMATIC (...
  • Page 280 Automatic transmission Restricting the shift range driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle Drive program S is characterized by the shifter. following: The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the sporty engine settings relevant gear.
  • Page 281 Automatic transmission Manual drive program Switching on the manual drive program The manual drive program is only available for AMG vehicles. Manual drive program M is different from drive program S with regard to spontaneity, Gear indicator responsiveness and smoothness of gear Upshift indicator changes.
  • Page 282 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.

  • Page 283: Refueling

    You can find more information under "Fuel" WARNING page 477), or by contacting an Overfilling of the fuel tank may create authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center pressure in the system which could cause a or visiting http://www.mbusa.com (USA gas discharge. This could cause the gasoline only).
  • Page 284 Refueling SmartKey. The driver’s door can be closed again. Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. Open the fuel filler flap. Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and remove it. Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
  • Page 285 Parking Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective. Turn the SmartKey to position 0( page 267) in the ignition lock immediately and remove it.
  • Page 286 Parking pressing and holding the Start/Stop button WARNING for three seconds. This function operates Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone independently from the ECO start/stop only will shift the automatic transmission into automatic engine switch-off function. neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine.

  • Page 287: Parking

    Parking 1 in the ignition lock or if the ignition has If your seat belt is not fastened, the following been switched on using the Start/Stop conditions must be fulfilled to automatically button. release the electric parking brake: the driver's door is closed. Engaging the electric parking brake you shift out of P or you have previously automatically...

  • Page 288: General Driving Tips

    Driving tips If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than Warm up the engine at low engine speeds. six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as Avoid frequent acceleration or braking. a result of lack of use. Have all maintenance work carried out as Visit a qualified specialist workshop and indicated by the service intervals in the seek advice.

  • Page 289: Driving Tips

    If you must drive under these drive train. This type of damage is not conditions, drive only with at least one covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty. window fully open at all times. Heavy and light loads Certain engine systems are designed to keep...
  • Page 290 Have the brake pads replaced and the brake warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them fluid renewed at a qualified specialist more quickly and protecting them against workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz corrosion. Center. WARNING Limited braking performance on salt...
  • Page 291 62) or of BAS PLUS on will lead to high wear. You can obtain further page 62). information about this from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. High-performance brake system for AMG vehicles Driving on wet roads The high-performance brake system is...

  • Page 292: Winter Driving

    Driving systems by the engine's air suction nozzles and this control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent can cause engine damage. this type of loss of control. Drive particularly carefully on slippery road Winter driving surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers.

  • Page 293: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Storing and maintaining the current Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, speed and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. You can store the current speed if you are The use of the cruise control can be driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
  • Page 294 Driving systems Setting a speed Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise WARNING control: Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary Briefly press the cruise control lever adjustments.
  • Page 295 Driving systems front of you, it functions at a speed range recommend that you review the following between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph information carefully before operating the (Canada: 200 km/h). system. Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on WARNING roads with steep gradients.
  • Page 296 Driving systems WARNING WARNING The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take road and Your undivided attention to street and traffic traffic conditions into account. Only use the conditions is necessary at all times whether DISTRONIC PLUS if the road, weather and DISTRONIC PLUS is active or not. traffic conditions make it advisable to travel The use of DISTRONIC PLUS can be at a constant speed.
  • Page 297 Driving systems To store the current speed or to call up with your own braking. This will result in the last stored speed potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact being To set the specified minimum distance avoided.
  • Page 298 Driving systems Pulling away Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?, or briefly press up : or down ;. If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove DISTRONIC PLUS is selected. your foot from the brake pedal. Keep the cruise control lever pressed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards up : or down ;...
  • Page 299 Driving systems you switch on the appropriate turn signals. If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the of collision. vehicle against rolling away. If these conditions are met, your vehicle is If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle accelerated.
  • Page 300 Driving systems Making adjustments in 1 mph (Canada: see this distance in the multifunction display 1 km/h) increments page 299). Briefly press the cruise control lever to the WARNING pressure point, up : for a higher speed or It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to down ;...
  • Page 301 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the speedometer ® Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE Brake Vehicle in front, if detected Distance indicator, current distance to When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS, the vehicle in front triangle ; shows the stored speed. Specified minimum distance to the For design reasons, the speed displayed vehicle in front;...
  • Page 302 Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS you pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front- passenger door is open. the vehicle has skidded. If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will DISTRONIC PLUS hear a warning tone. The message is shown in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds.
  • Page 303 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only the traveling on a different line. The distance to distance between your vehicle and those the vehicle in front will be too short. directly ahead of it. It may not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: Other vehicles changing lane a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam...

  • Page 304: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Obstructions and stationary vehicles The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away. Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if: the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 305: Vehicle Level

    Driving systems Deactivating the HOLD function AIRMATIC The HOLD function is deactivated Vehicle level automatically if: Important safety notes you accelerate and the transmission is in Your vehicle regulates its height position D or R. automatically. All-round self-leveling ensures you shift the transmission to position P. the best possible suspension and constant you apply the brakes again with a certain ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
  • Page 306 Driving systems The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on: your driving style, e.g. sporty the road surface condition, e.g. bumps your individual selection, i.e. sports or comfort Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Setting raised level Start the engine.
  • Page 307 Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) Vehicle level Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to improve driving safety and reduce fuel consumption. Depending on the vehicle height that has been set, the vehicle automatically adjusts its height dependent on the current speed. As speed increases, the vehicle is lowered by up to 0.4 in (10 mm).
  • Page 308 Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have Damage of this sort is not covered by the selected the suspension for a sporty driving Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All style. wheels must remain either on the ground ABC Active Body Control SPORT or be fully raised.
  • Page 309 Driving systems PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you: switch on the ignition shift the transmission to position D, R or N release the electric parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above Side view...
  • Page 310 Driving systems Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic yellow segments showing operational car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a readiness = light up. truck or a pneumatic drill could cause The selected transmission position PARKTRONIC to malfunction. determines which warning display is active PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on when the engine is running.
  • Page 311 Driving systems If indicator lamp ; lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 312: Parking Guidance

    Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 313 Driving systems when transporting a load which protrudes WARNING from your vehicle, you must not use Parking Objects located above the height range of Guidance. Parking Guidance will not be detected when never use Parking Guidance with snow the parking space is measured. These objects chains or an emergency spare wheel are not taken into account when the parking installed.
  • Page 314 Driving systems Guidance only shows parking spaces on the Stop the vehicle when the blue parking passenger side in the default setting. Parking space symbol shows the desired parking spaces on the driver's side are displayed as space in the instrument cluster. soon as the turn signal on the driver's side is Engage reverse gear.
  • Page 315 Driving systems Countersteering Steering tips Red lane indicating the route the vehicle Red lane indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its will take with the steering wheel in its current position current position Yellow lane indicating the route the Yellow lane indicating the route the vehicle will take when you have turned the vehicle will take when you have turned the...
  • Page 316 Driving systems The rear view camera is located in the handle strip of the trunk lid. Final position Depending on the size of the parking space, you may now be in an angled position in the Rear view camera parking space. If possible, Parking Guidance will guide you as far back as possible towards View through the camera the rear limit of the parking space.
  • Page 317 In this case, have the position and the setting of the camera checked at a specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you consult a Mercedes- Benz Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera in these situations.
  • Page 318 Driving systems if you predominantly drive at speeds under ATTENTION ASSIST 50 mph (80 km/h) or over 112 mph Important safety notes (180 km/h) if you are currently using COMAND or ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, making a telephone call with it monotonous journeys such as on freeways and interstate highways.
  • Page 319 Driving systems high-beam headlamps due to oncoming Night View Assist Plus with spotlight traffic. function WARNING Important safety notes The Night View Assist Plus cannot record In addition to the illumination provided by the objects immediately in front of or next to the normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus vehicle.
  • Page 320 Driving systems If you switch to symmetrical low beam Animals are not recognized by pedestrian page 244), pedestrians or objects on the recognition. front-passenger side of the vehicle will not Night View Assist Plus is able to recognize be recognized instead. pedestrians by typical characteristics, e.g.
  • Page 321 Driving systems the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly, you cannot check whether Night View Assist Plus with spotlight function is operating. When you activate Night View Assist Plus with spotlight function, speed display A in the multifunction display changes. Speed display A is shown as a bar at the bottom edge of the multifunction display.
  • Page 322 Driving systems You can only activate Night View Assist Plus changes. Speed display A is shown as a bar without spotlight function if: at the bottom edge of the multifunction display. This line is no longer available for the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition basic menus.
  • Page 323 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield. Night View Assist Plus Replace the wiper blades ( page 252). has deteriorated. The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash.
  • Page 324 Driving systems attentive driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed, braking in good time, and steering correctly. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions. Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
  • Page 325 Driving systems Due to the nature of the system: monitoring range. This warning is always given when a vehicle enters the blind spot warnings may be issued in error when monitoring range from behind or from the driving close to crash barriers or similar side.
  • Page 326 Driving systems exterior mirror and the following is shown in you clearly brake or accelerate. the multifunction display, for example: a driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ® ® or PRE-SAFE Brake. ® is switched off. a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is detected.
  • Page 327 Driving systems Warning vibration in the steering wheel Assist is active from speeds of 60 km/h. If display unit is selected, the A warning can be given when a front wheel assistance range begins at 40 mph. passes over a lane marking. You will be warned by means of intermittent vibration in WARNING the steering wheel for up to 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 328 Driving systems application also slightly reduces vehicle cause an accident and injure yourself and speed. others. If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, No lane-correcting brake application occurs the following, for example, appears in the multifunction display: you clearly and actively steer, brake or accelerate.
  • Page 329 Driving systems Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on-board computer ( page 343). Symbol : appears in the instrument cluster. If your speed exceeds 40 mph (60 km/h) and lane markings are detected, symbol : is shown in green. Active Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use.
  • Page 330 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 331 Useful information ......330 Important safety notes ....330 Displays and operation ....330 Menus and submenus ...... 333 Display messages ......346 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......378 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 332: Useful Information

    "At a glance" section the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized page 33). Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages. WARNING A driver's attention to the road and traffic...
  • Page 333 Displays and operation If the coolant temperature is too high a display message is shown. If the coolant temperature rises above 248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further as this could damage the engine. Tachometer The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range.
  • Page 334 Displays and operation Selects a menu 9:Press briefly: Selects a function or scrolls through lists Audio In the menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene Telephone In the menu: switches to Menu bar the phone book and selects a name or a telephone number Description field 9:Press and hold:...
  • Page 335 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function Trip menu ( page 334) Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 335) Audio menu ( page 336) menu in AMG vehicles ( page 337) Telephone menu (...
  • Page 336 Menus and submenus the ignition has been switched off for more Trip menu than four hours. Standard display 999 hours have been exceeded. 9,999 miles have been exceeded. When 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles have been exceeded, the trip computer is automatically reset From Reset.

  • Page 337: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Route guidance inactive Digital speedometer Direction of travel Resetting values Current road You can reset the values of the following functions: Route guidance active Trip odometer No change of direction announced Trip computer "From start" Trip computer "From reset" Press the = or ;...
  • Page 338 Menus and submenus Other status indicators of the display = next to the symbol for the change navigation system of direction ;. This decreases in size as you approach the announced change of direction. O : you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination.
  • Page 339 Menus and submenus To select a stored station: briefly press If track information is stored on the audio the 9 or : button. device or medium, the multifunction display will show the number and name of the track. To select a station from the station The current track does not appear in audio list: press and briefly hold the : or AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external...
  • Page 340 Menus and submenus When RACETIMER is displayed, you cannot adjust the volume using the W and X buttons on the steering wheel. Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown.
  • Page 341 Menus and submenus Press the X button on the steering wheel to show the intermediate time during timing. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds. Press the X button again within five seconds. The displayed intermediate time is stored as a lap time.
  • Page 342 Menus and submenus Lap evaluation Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle. This function is only available if you have Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph stored at least two laps and have stopped the (approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is RACETIMER.
  • Page 343 Menus and submenus Dialing a number from the phone book If only one telephone number is stored for a name: press the 6 or a button You can use the mobile phone to enter new to start dialing. telephone numbers into the phone book (see COMAND) ( page 187).
  • Page 344 Menus and submenus Press the = or ; button on the ® If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the DriveAssist steering wheel to select the ® å ESP OFF warning lamp remain lit, menu. ® is not available due to a malfunction. Press the 9 or : button to select ®...
  • Page 345 Menus and submenus When ATTENTION ASSIST ( page 316) is call up the service due date ( page 413) activated, the À symbol appears in the check the oil level ( page 409) multifunction display when the ignition is on. Activating/deactivating Active Blind Settings menu Spot Assist...
  • Page 346 Menus and submenus Navi Press the a button to confirm. the navigation instruction in the menu DISTRONIC PLUS To activate/deactivate: press a again. ASSYST PLUS service interval display The digital speedometer shows alternative Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist speed units ( page 344).
  • Page 347 Menus and submenus 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. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC.

  • Page 348: Display Messages

    WARNING All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 349 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Currently ® Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and Unavailable See hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. Oper.
  • Page 350 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start Inoperative See assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. Oper. Manual ® BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed.
  • Page 351 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are Inoperative See unavailable due to a malfunction. Oper. Manual ® BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed.
  • Page 352 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp (USA flashes and a warning tone sounds. only) (Canada You are driving with the electric parking brake applied. only) Release the electric parking brake. Please Release Parking Brake Pull away carefully (...
  • Page 353 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp (USA lights up. Additionally, the red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) (Canada only) indicator lamp may light up. only) The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. Parking Brake See To release: Oper.
  • Page 354 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
  • Page 355 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp (USA lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator only) (Canada lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released.
  • Page 356 Display messages WARNING Check Brake Fluid Level Driving with the message displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned.
  • Page 357 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Risk of accident Functions ® PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative if: Currently Limited the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. See Operator's Manual the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
  • Page 358 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 359 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even Airbag Enabled though: See Oper. Manual a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 360 Display messages WARNING If the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front- passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger...
  • Page 361 Display messages Lights Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand cornering light is defective. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Left page 250).
  • Page 362 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Center Brake page 250). Lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Left Tail page 250).
  • Page 363 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand backup lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Left Reverse page 250). Lamp Check Right Reverse Lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
  • Page 364 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Please Switch Off Turn the light switch to $ or c. Lights If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to the stop.
  • Page 365 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant is too hot. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, Coolant Low Stop paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Vehicle Turn Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not Engine Off blocked, e.g.
  • Page 366 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine fan is defective. At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡ (120 † ), drive to the next qualified specialist workshop. Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
  • Page 367 Display messages The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of engine damage. The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too low must not be ignored. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the engine oil level is too low.
  • Page 368 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that À the driver is tired or paying less attention. A warning tone also Attention Assist: sounds. Pause! If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest.
  • Page 369 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to activate Night View Assist Plus in the Á daytime. Night View Assist Night View Assist Plus can only be activated when it is dark. Only When It Is Dark Your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected.
  • Page 370 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The ABC (Active Body Control) vehicle level is too low. Malfunction Stop Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying Vehicle attention to road and traffic conditions. After a few seconds, the vehicle level is adjusted and the display message disappears.
  • Page 371 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar Sensors The radar sensor system is deactivated. Deactivated See Switch on the radar sensor system ( page 344). Oper. Manual Active Lane Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily Keeping Assist inoperative if: Currently...
  • Page 372 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist is defective. Assist The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior Inoperative mirrors. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance is malfunctioning ( page 310).
  • Page 373 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if: Currently the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. Unavailable See its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Operator's Manual the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
  • Page 374 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Cruise control is defective. Inoperative A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. --- mph You attempted to save a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
  • Page 375 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check Risk of accident Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. A warning tone also sounds. Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers.
  • Page 376 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Check Tire Pressure Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. If necessary, change a wheel ( page 465).
  • Page 377 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Service Required You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction. Do Not Shift Gears A warning tone also sounds. If transmission position D is selected: Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the transmission from position D.
  • Page 378 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The power steering is malfunctioning. Power Steering Malfunction See You will need to use more force to steer. Oper. Manual Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required. If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 379 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. Â A warning tone also sounds. Key Not Detected If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (Red display message) centrally or start the engine.
  • Page 380 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belt Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. After starting the engine, the red seat Fasten your seat belt (...
  • Page 381 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury The red seat belt The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In warning lamp flashes addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have and an intermittent briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
  • Page 382 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. lamp is lit while the ® BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP (Electronic Stability engine is running.

  • Page 383: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ® ® EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP , PRE-SAFE lamp is lit while the ® PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are also engine is running.
  • Page 384 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions å Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® is deactivated. ESP will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts warning lamp is lit while to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
  • Page 385 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are ® OFF warning temporarily unavailable. lamps are lit while the ®...
  • Page 386 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 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 387 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions · Risk of accident The red distance The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a warning lamp lights up vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed. while the vehicle is in Be prepared to brake immediately.
  • Page 388 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure label, you should determine the proper tire pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
  • Page 389 Useful information ......388 Loading guidelines ......388 Stowage areas ........388 Features ..........391 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 390: Stowage Compartments

    Stowage areas vehicle (including occupants). The values Useful information are specified on the vehicle identification plate on the driver's door frame. This Operator's Manual describes all position heavy loads as far forwards as models and all standard and optional possible and as low down in the trunk as equipment of your vehicle available at the possible.
  • Page 391 Stowage areas a remote control (see the COMAND section To open: press marking :. in this Operator's Manual). Stowage compartment under the armrest The glove box can be ventilated The º Roadside Assistance call button page 263). and ( page 397) and the E MB Info call button are located ( page 398) in the stowage compartment under the armrest.

  • Page 392: Securing Cargo

    Stowage areas To open: fold down the seat armrest. thrown around inside the vehicle and cause Pull handle : and fold the armrests injury to vehicle occupants. upwards. Storage bags cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident. Stowage box between the rear seats Storage bags are located in the rear compartment on the driver's and front-...
  • Page 393 Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. 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 394 Features Sun visors Overview of sun visors WARNING Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while the vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. To open: press marking :. To remove: pull the cup holder upwards in the direction of the arrow by silver handle ;.
  • Page 395 Features At temperatures below Ò20 †, the window Rear window roller sunblind blind cannot be operated. Important safety notes WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an...

  • Page 396: Cigarette Lighter

    Features To re-install the insert: press insert = into the holder until it engages. To close: press cover : briefly at the front. The cover moves back. Cigarette lighter WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
  • Page 397 Features Socket in the glove box If you have questions about the activation, contact one of the following telephone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center under 1-888-990-9007 Canada: Customer Service at 1-888-923-8367 Shortly after successfully registering with the mbrace service, a user ID and password will be sent to you by post.
  • Page 398 Once a connection has been established, the Have the system checked at the nearest Call Connected message appears in the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact multifunction display. the following service hotlines: The COMAND display shows the Emergency...
  • Page 399 After the emergency call is ended, close If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is cover :. flashing continuously and no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer WARNING Assistance Center was established, then the If you feel in any way in jeopardy when in the mbrace system could not initiate an vehicle (e.g.
  • Page 400 Press and hold Roadside Assistance established. button : for more than two seconds. This may be because the corresponding This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz mobile phone network is not available. Customer Assistance Center. The indicator Call Failed message appears in the lamp in Roadside Assistance button : multifunction display.
  • Page 401 If a cellular phone network is available and there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace Call priority system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example: When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency current location of the vehicle call can still be initiated.
  • Page 402 Destination addresses are loaded in the same order as the order in which they were "Search & Send" is a destination entry sent. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz service. A destination which is determined by vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace ®...
  • Page 403 If you have unintentionally locked your longer in the vicinity of the vehicle, it can be vehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is still in the locked for you by the Mercedes-Benz vehicle) and a replacement SmartKey is not Customer Assistance Center.
  • Page 404 Certain garage door drives are any action from the driver. This function incompatible with the integrated garage allows the Mercedes-Benz Center to improve door opener. If you have difficulty appointment planning significantly and programming the integrated garage door...
  • Page 405 Features 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4 Canada only: Integrated garage door opener on the rear-view...
  • Page 406 Features position for at least 25 seconds before integrated garage door opener repeatedly trying another position. in succession until the door opens. The rolling code synchronization is then Press and hold transmitter button B on complete. garage door remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green.
  • Page 407 Features found on the reverse side of the remote Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the control). ignition lock. The integrated garage door opener is Press transmitter button ;, = or ? in the compatible with devices that can be overhead control panel that you have operated with units in a frequency range of programmed to operate the garage door.
  • Page 408 Features Vehicles with Night View Assist Slide the seat backwards. Areas permeable to radio waves (to the To install: place the floormat in the left of the rain sensor cover) footwell. Rain sensor cover Press studs : onto retainers ;. Areas permeable to radio waves To remove: pull the floormat off In order to operate radio-controlled...
  • Page 409 Useful information ......408 Engine compartment ......408 Maintenance ........413 Care ............ 414 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 410: Useful Information

    Engine compartment Useful information WARNING To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of This Operator's Manual describes all moving parts when the hood is open and the models and all standard and optional engine is running. equipment of your vehicle available at the The radiator fan may continue to run for time of publication of the Operator's approximately 30 seconds or may even...

  • Page 411: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Pull release lever : for the hood. Engine oil The hood is released. Notes on the oil level Make sure that the windshield wipers are Depending on the driving style, the vehicle not folded away from the windshield. You consumes up to 0.9 US qts.

  • Page 412: Service Menu

    A list of the engine siphoned off. oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 413 Check the oil level again with the oil any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. dipstick ( page 409) or the on-board Damage to the engine or exhaust system is computer ( page 410).
  • Page 414 Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at may burn if it comes into contact with hot http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). engine parts.

  • Page 415: Maintenance

    For information on You can obtain further information from an the mixing ratio ( page 480). authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab. http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). Add the premixed washer fluid.
  • Page 416 For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any of the following: Resetting service interval display If the qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a dry, rough or hard cloths Mercedes-Benz Center, carried out the abrasive cleaning agents maintenance work, the service interval solvents display will be reset.

  • Page 417: Care

    Care the automatic transmission to N Exterior care beforehand. Automatic car wash Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Do not open the driver's door or front- WARNING passenger door when the engine is Braking efficiency is reduced after washing switched off. Otherwise, the automatic the vehicle.
  • Page 418 Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a to remove brake dust. This could damage Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo. wheel bolts and brake components. Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water Do not park the vehicle for an extended jet.

  • Page 419: Cleaning The Windows

    Use only insect remover and car shampoo If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or the from the range of recommended and paint has become dull, the paint cleaner approved Mercedes-Benz care products. recommended and approved by Mercedes- Benz should be used. Cleaning the windows Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot.
  • Page 420 Cleaning the exterior lighting Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Only use cleaning agents or cleaning Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean cloths which are suitable for plastic light camera lens :.

  • Page 421: Interior Care

    Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately care product tested and approved by 14 m) every second. Mercedes-Benz. Interior care Cleaning the display Before cleaning the display, make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down.
  • Page 422 Wait until the surface is dry again. and cracked. Only use leather care agents that have been tested and Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can selector lever obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use center.
  • Page 423 Carpets: use carpet and textile cleaners that have been approved and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 424 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 425 Useful information ......424 Where will I find...? ......424 Flat tire ..........425 Battery ..........430 Jump-starting ........433 Towing and tow-starting ....435 Fuses ..........437 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 426 Where will I find...? Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.

  • Page 427: Flat Tire

    All occupants must get out of the vehicle. and tools to carry out the work required. Make sure that they are not endangered as Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an they do so. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this Make sure that no one is near the danger purpose.
  • Page 428 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 jacking points built into both Fold both plates upwards :.
  • Page 429 Flat tire and in front of the wheel housings of the rear performing maintenance work under the wheels (arrows). vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
  • Page 430 WARNING Turn crank ? until the tire is raised a maximum of 1.2 inches (3 cm) off the Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. ground. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the Removing a wheel vehicle is raised.
  • Page 431 Flat tire emergency spare wheel could damage the indicated (: to A). The tightening torque brake system. must be 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact WARNING surfaces. Have the tightening torque checked immediately after a wheel is changed. The To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold wheels could come loose if they are not the wheel securely against the wheel hub...
  • Page 432 The defective tire when handling the battery. must be replaced in every case. Avoid creating sparks. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an Battery acid is caustic. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this Avoid contact with the skin, purpose.

  • Page 433: Battery

    In this case have the battery WARNING checked at a qualified specialist workshop, Failure to follow these instructions can result such as an authorized Mercedes-Benz in severe injury or death. Center. You can also charge the battery Never lean over batteries while connecting.

  • Page 434: Charging The Battery

    Never charge a battery still installed in the instructions before charging the battery. vehicle unless a battery charger 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 435: Jump-Starting

    This charges the empty battery a little. Jumper cables and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, for example. Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
  • Page 436 Jump-starting Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.). Open the hood ( page 408). Position number A identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Remove the cover from positive terminal :. Connect positive terminal : on your vehicle to positive terminal ;...

  • Page 437: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting Do not use the towing eye for recovery, Towing and tow-starting as this could damage the vehicle. If in Important safety notes doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. WARNING When towing, pull away slowly and smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid the vehicles could be damaged.
  • Page 438 Towing and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 247). Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. When leaving the vehicle, take the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you. Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground When having your vehicle towed, observe the...

  • Page 439: Fuses

    Shift the automatic transmission to position P. WARNING Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz ignition lock and remove the SmartKey with the specified amperage for the system in from the ignition lock.
  • Page 440 Fuses To open: pull cover : outwards in the Before changing a fuse direction of the arrow and remove it. Park the vehicle and apply the electric To close: clip in cover : on the front of parking brake. the dashboard. Switch off all electrical consumers.
  • Page 441 Fuses Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box on the left in the direction of travel Open the hood ( page 408). Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth. To open: open clamps ;. Remove cover ;...
  • Page 442 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 443 Useful information ......442 Important safety notes ....442 Operation ........... 442 Winter operation ....... 444 Tire pressure ........445 Loading the vehicle ......452 Maximum load rating ....... 456 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards .......... 457 Tire labeling ........458 Definition of terms for tires and loading ..........

  • Page 444: Useful Information

    When replacing rims, only use genuine elevations, try to do so slowly and at an Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tires, particular rim type. Failure to do so can result...
  • Page 445 (such as tire pressure monitoring systems) other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Regularly check the pressure of all the tires including the emergency spare wheel or the...

  • Page 446: Winter Operation

    Mercedes-Benz. WARNING You will find notes on driving with M+S tires with a tread depth of less than MOExtended tires in the "Breakdown...

  • Page 447: Tire Pressure

    You may wish to deactivate vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a ® page 64) when pulling away with corresponding standard of quality.
  • Page 448 Tire pressure Option 1) Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle ( page 452). The Tire and Loading Information placard contains the recommended tire pressures for cold tires on a fully loaded vehicle and for the maximum permissible vehicle speed.
  • Page 449 Mercedes-Benz is used on the tire valve. Tire pressures that are too low have a If the tire pressures have been set to the...
  • Page 450 Tire pressure Observe the recommended tire pressures for adversely affect ride comfort cold tires increase stopping distance on the Tire and Loading Information placard Maximum tire pressure on the B-pillar on the driver's side, in the tire pressure table on the inside of WARNING the fuel filler flap, Never exceed the maximum tire inflation...
  • Page 451 Tire pressure check the tire pressure again using the tire Checking the tire pressures pressure gauge. Important safety notes Screw the valve cap onto the valve. Repeat these steps for the other tires. WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires Tire pressure monitor wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are...
  • Page 452 Tire pressure If the tire pressure monitor is As an added safety feature, your vehicle has malfunctioning, it may take more than been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring 10 minutes for the tire pressure warning system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire lamp to inform you of the malfunction by pressure telltale when one or more of your flashing for 60 seconds and then remaining...
  • Page 453 Tire pressure Tire pressure monitor warning 1. This device may not cause harmful messages interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference If the tire pressure monitor detects a received, including interference that may significant pressure loss on one or more tires, cause undesired operation.
  • Page 454 Loading the vehicle If you wish to cancel the restart: you can also define reference values manually as described here. Press the % button. Restart the tire pressure monitor after you The tire pressure values stored at the last have set the tire pressure to the value restart will continue to be monitored.

  • Page 455: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle Number of seats The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The number of seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from the details shown. The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
  • Page 456 Loading the vehicle Step 4: The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
  • Page 457 Loading the vehicle Example: step 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs. This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard page 453).

  • Page 458: Maximum Load Rating

    Vehicle identification plate trailer and its load. Even if you have calculated the total load Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed carefully, you should still make sure that the primarily to carry passengers and their gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle luggage.

  • Page 459: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards North America have these grades branded on the sidewall. The actual values for tires are vehicle- specific and may deviate from the values in the illustration. Where applicable, the tire grading information can be found on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum tire width.
  • Page 460 Tire labeling overview conditions when temperatures are around the freezing point. The following markings are on the tire in Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum tire addition to the tire name (sales designation) tread depth of in (4 mm) for all four winter...

  • Page 461: Tire Labeling

    Tire labeling pressure, to be used only temporarily in an Load index ( page 461) emergency. Tire name Tire width: tire width : shows the nominal Tire data is vehicle-specific and may tire width in millimeters. deviate from the data in the example. Nominal aspect ratio: aspect ratio ;...
  • Page 462 Tire labeling Example: Summer tires The load bearing index 91 is equivalent to a Index Speed rating maximum load of 1356 lbs (615 kg) that the tire can carry. For further information on the ZR...(..Y) Above 186 mph (300 km/h) maximum tire load in kilograms and pounds, Above 149 mph (240 km/h) see (...
  • Page 463 TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire can be obtained from any qualified specialist produced. workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 464: Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading

    Definition of terms for tires and loading The TIN is a unique identification number. The Tire characteristics TIN enables the tire manufacturers to inform purchasers of recalls and other safety- relevant matters. It makes it possible for the purchaser to easily identify the affected tires. The TIN is made up of manufacturer identification code ;, tire size =, tire type code ? and manufacturing date A.
  • Page 465 Definition of terms for tires and loading Normal occupant weight GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The number of occupants the vehicle is The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms weight. The actual load on an axle must never (150 lbs).
  • Page 466 Definition of terms for tires and loading Kilopascal (kPa) Aspect ratio Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is the Relationship between tire height and tire equivalent of 1 psi. Another unit for tire width in percent. pressure is bar. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.

  • Page 467: Changing A Wheel

    Traction 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Traction is the result of friction between the Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts tires and the road surface. specified for your vehicle's rims. The wear patterns on the front and rear tires Treadwear indicators differ, depending on the operating conditions.

  • Page 468: Wheel And Tire Combinations

    , and are marked as follows: Always have the tires changed at a qualified MO = Mercedes-Benz Original specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended Mercedes-Benz Center. (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only certain AMG tires)
  • Page 469 The tires and wheel rims, as well as further information, can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Overview of abbreviations used in the following tire tables: BA: both axles...
  • Page 470 Wheel and tire combinations Tires Summer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 255/45 R18 99 Y 8.5 J x 18 H2 — — MOExtended Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 255/45 R18 99 Y 8.5 J x 18 H2 —...
  • Page 471 Wheel and tire combinations All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 8.5 J x 19 H2 — — Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm) 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 8.5 J x 19 H2 —...
  • Page 472 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 473 Useful information ......472 Notes on technical data ....472 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..472 Warranty ..........473 Identification plates ......473 Service products and capacities ..475 Vehicle data ........480 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 474: Useful Information

    For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends described. This also applies to safety- that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or related systems and functions. parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels Please read the information on qualified...

  • Page 475: Warranty

    Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. You can obtain information about this from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
  • Page 476 Identification plates The data shown on the identification plate is example data. This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found in the following locations:...
  • Page 477 You should therefore only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http:// www.mbusa.com (USA only). WARNING...
  • Page 478 Service products and capacities Capacities Model Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants, etc. Engine oil and 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engine CL 550 4MATIC filter oils CL 63 AMG CL 600 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) CL 65 AMG Cooling system Approximately 14.5 US qt MB 325.0 or CL 550 4MATIC...

  • Page 479: Service Products And Capacities

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use two passengers without luggage, do not fuel brands that have the additives. allow the engine to rev above If you use fuels without these additives for an 3,000 rpm.
  • Page 480 (in certain regions). In this case, Otherwise, you may damage the engine and Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of the exhaust gas aftertreatment. additives that have been approved for The table shows which engine oils have been Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • Page 481 Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or Further information on coolants and on mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could filling can be found in the Mercedes-Benz damage the air-conditioning system. Specifications for Service Products, MB Approval 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

  • Page 482: Vehicle Data

    The renewal interval in the Service concentrate at temperatures below freezing: Booklet is only valid if the coolant is renewed or filled up with Mercedes-Benz approved At temperatures down to 14 ‡(Ò 10 †): mix products. Therefore, only use MB 325.0 or 1 part MB WinterFit with 2 parts water.
  • Page 483 Vehicle data CL 63 AMG Vehicle length 201.0 in (5106 mm) Vehicle height 56.1 in (1425 mm) Turning circle 38.1 ft (11.60 m) CL 65 AMG Vehicle length 201.0 in (5106 mm) Vehicle height 56.2 in (1428 mm) Turning circle 38.1 ft (11.60 m) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 484 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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  • Page 487 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office Not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Daimler AG.
  • Page 488 É21658409822ËÍ 2165840982 Order no. 6515 2367 13 Part no. 216 584 09 82 Edition A 2012 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

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