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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz www.mercedes-benz.de/ betriebsanleitung Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your vehicle and read this manual. This will The technical documentation team at help you to obtain the maximum pleasure Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant from your vehicle and to avoid endangering motoring.
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 21 Introduction ......... 18 Safety ........... 33 COMAND APS ........53 Controls ..........199 Operation ........... 265 Practical advice ........ 287 Technical data ........345...
  • Page 7 Index Controlling automatically ....253 Convenience opening/closing ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..46 (air-recirculation mode) ....256 Warning lamp ......... 308 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 253 Accident Demisting the windscreen ..... 255 Notes ..........313 Malfunction indicator lamp .... 307 Acoustic warning signal Misted-up windows ......
  • Page 8 Index Audio DVD Boot lid Stop function ......... 174 Display message ......294 Audio format Opening/closing ......201 Setting (audio DVD mode) ..... 178 Boot load (maximum) ......352 Audio menu ........157 Brake Assist AUTO lights see BAS ........... 46 Brake fluid ..........
  • Page 9 Index Trim strips ........285 Recommendations ......45 Windows ........283 Suitable positions ......44 Wiper blades ........283 Child seat lock ........45 Care products ........280 Cigarette lighter ........ 260 Cleaning agents ......... 280 Copy protection ......167 Cockpit Disc ..........
  • Page 10 Index Dashboard Display design Cleaning ......... 284 Setting ..........72 see Cockpit Display messages ......289 see Instrument cluster ASSYST PLUS service interval dis- Dashboard lighting play ..........279 see Instrument lighting ....239 Symbol messages ......293 Date format Text messages .......
  • Page 11 Index Engine diagnostics warning lamp ..310 Copy protection ......167 Engine electronics ......346 Disc ..........167 Malfunction ........315 Selecting a track ......176 Engine number ........349 DVD audio Engine oil ........... 350 Operation (on-board computer) ..235 Capacities ........
  • Page 12 Index Fuses ..........342 Fast forward/rewind ....176, 194 Fault message Garage door see Display message ..... 289 Opening/closing (with the remote Fire extinguisher ....... 289 control) .......... 263 First-aid kit ......... 289 Garage door opener ......262 Flat tyre Clearing the memory .....
  • Page 13 Index PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ..42, 307 Loss ..........320 Reserve fuel ........312 Malfunction ........319 Seat belt ........311 Modifying the programming ... 200 SRS .......... 35, 309 Unlocking/locking vehicle ..... 200 THERMOTRONIC (malfunction) ..307 KEYLESS-GO Indicator lamps Changing the battery .....
  • Page 14 Centring on vehicle or destination Menu system position ..........84 Showing/hiding ....... 83, 194 Information on map ......88 Mercedes-Benz Contact ....156 Map display ........84 Message Moving ..........83 see Display message ..... 289 RDS-TMC displays ......120 see Warning and indicator lamps ...
  • Page 15 Index Operating (on-board computer) ..235 Telephone menu ......236 Selecting a medium ....... 175 Trip menu ........232 Multifunction display ......62 Vehicle submenu ......240 Opening and closing ......200 Multifunction steering wheel ..62, 230 Overview .......... 28 Acoustic confirmation ....
  • Page 16 Index Deleting an entry ......139 Rear wing Importing an entry from the Display message ....305, 306 mobile phone to the address Redials ..........145 book ..........141 Refuelling ........... 266 Remote control Entering ......... 133 Garage door opener ....... 262 Plastic trim Programming (garage door Cleaning .........
  • Page 17 Index Sound Switching on/off ......67 Safety notes Sound Modus ........68 Using the telephone ....... 128 Sound settings ........67 Seat Balance ..........68 Correct driver's seat position ..213 Special destination Storing settings ......210 Category ........106 Seat adjustment ........
  • Page 18 Index Stowage compartments ....257 Entering phone numbers ....145 Armrest (under) ......258 Incoming call ......... 144 Outgoing call ......... 144 Cup holder ........258 Reception and transmission vol- Glove compartment ....... 257 ume ..........135 Telephone compartment ....258 see Mobile phone ......
  • Page 19 Index Tone settings Treble and bass ....... 68 Unladen weight ......... 352 Total distance recorder ....233 Unlocking Tow-away protection ......49 Emergency unlocking ..... 322 Towing ........339, 341 Updating Towing eye Map software ........89 Fitting ..........341 Upshift indicator .......
  • Page 20 Index Volume Adjusting ......... 67 Phone calls ........67 Traffic announcements ....67 Warning and indicator lamps ABS (yellow) ........308 ® ........47, 308 ® OFF ........309 ® Sport ........309 LIM (cruise control) ......244 LIM (variable Speedtronic) ..... 246 Tyre pressure monitor ....
  • Page 21 Mercedes-Benz will take back your which takes the requirements of both nature Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- and humanity into account. mentally-responsible manner, in accordance You too can help to protect the environment...
  • Page 22 Vehicle registration Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations to carry out technical inspections on certain made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
  • Page 23 ESP intervention). This data is used exclusively to: assist in the rectification of faults and defects help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop vehicle functions The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements. When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes- Benz, this technical information can be read out from the fault memory.

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Exterior view ........22 Cockpit ..........23 Instrument cluster ......25 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 28 Centre console ........29 Overhead control panel ...... 31 Door control panel ......32...

  • Page 25: Exterior View

    Exterior view Exterior view Function Page Boot Vehicle tool kit Rear window heating Lights Fuel filler flap Demisting the windscreen Cleaning the windows Exterior mirrors Windscreen wipers Opening the bonnet Engine oil Coolant Tyres and wheels Flat tyre...

  • Page 26: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles Function Page Function Page Cruise control lever Combination switch Steering wheel gearshift Unlocks the boot paddles Opens the bonnet Instrument cluster Electric parking brake Rear foglamp Overhead control panel Light switch PARKTRONIC display Adjusts the steering wheel electrically* * optional...
  • Page 27 Cockpit Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Rear foglamp PARKTRONIC display Electric parking brake Cruise control lever Unlocks the boot Steering wheel gearshift Adjusts the steering wheel paddles electrically* Instrument cluster Combination switch Opens the bonnet Light switch * optional...

  • Page 28: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, kilometres Function Page Function Page Speedometer Multifunction display Upshift indicator Fuel gauge Rev counter Engine oil temperature dis- play...
  • Page 29 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster, miles Function Page Function Page Speedometer Multifunction display Upshift indicator Fuel gauge Rev counter Engine oil temperature dis- play...
  • Page 30 Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page Engine oil temperature ® Tyre pressure Seat belt Electric parking brake (yel- Brakes (red) low) Main-beam headlamps Electric parking brake (red) Dipped-beam headlamps Reserve fuel Turn signal ® Sport ® Engine diagnostics Rear foglamp...

  • Page 31: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Multifunction display COMAND APS with display 6~ Makes/accepts or rejects/ends a call WX Increases/ reduces volume 8 Mute ? Activates voice con- trol; see the separate oper- ating instructions % Back or deactivates voice control =;...

  • Page 32: Centre Console

    Centre console Centre console Upper section Function Page Function Page Operates COMAND APS Operates THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate Hazard warning lamps control PARKTRONIC Seat heating, left Seat heating, right 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp...
  • Page 33 Centre console Lower section Function Page Function Page Selector lever Calls up AMG menu/saves changes COMAND controller Extends/retracts the rear Stowage compartment spoiler 12 V socket Deactivates/activates Ashtray* ® Cigarette lighter* Deactivates/activates Stowage compartment/ ® Sport telephone compartment Start/Stop button with cup holder Selects the drive program 223,...

  • Page 34: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page p Switches the left- ë Deactivates tow- hand reading lamp on/off away protection c Switches the interior Rear-view mirror lighting on/off Transmitter buttons for the | Switches the auto- garage door opener* matic interior lighting con- ê...

  • Page 35: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Opens the door &% Locks/unlocks the vehicle Z Selects the left exte- rior mirror ª Folds the exterior mir- rors in/out electrically* \ Selects the right exte- rior mirror 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors W Opens/closes the side windows...
  • Page 36 Occupant safety ........34 Driving safety systems ....... 45 Anti-theft systems ......49...
  • Page 37 203) carry out the work required. the seat belt has been fastened properly Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a page 210) Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- the airbags can inflate unrestricted if pose.
  • Page 38 Occupant safety Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) limiters and airbags SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming In the event of a collision, the airbag control into contact with the vehicle's interior in the unit evaluates important physical data rela- event of an accident.
  • Page 39 Occupant safety rear impact If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted overturn by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- reduced.
  • Page 40 Comply with safety regulations when dispos- ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz Rearward-facing child restraint systems Service Centre can provide details of these must not be fitted to the front-passenger regulations.
  • Page 41 Occupant safety likely. Thus, there is an increased risk of Risk of injury injury. The airbag's functionality can only be assured if the following parts are not covered and no Front airbags badges or stickers are attached to them: Front airbags are designed to increase pro- padded steering wheel boss tection for the driver's and front-passenger's head and chest.
  • Page 42 When a seat cushion is removed, full occupant Risk of injury protection cannot be guaranteed. If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz When the seat cushions on the front- recommends that, for safety reasons, you passenger side are removed, the functions only use seat covers that have been approved "seat occupancy recognition"...
  • Page 43 You can obtain information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes- Benz Service Centre. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems. You can obtain information about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 44 Only use child restraint systems with the orig- inal cover designed for them. Only replace Child restraint systems damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz covers. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only When possible, only use child restraint sys- use the child restraint systems listed at tems which have been approved for use in page 45).
  • Page 45 Always move the front-passenger seat to system on the front-passenger seat detects the rearmost position if you secure a child whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat in a forward-facing child restraint system with automatic child seat recognition has on the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety in the event of an accident, and could lead to injuries. The headbag, the sidebag and the belt tensioner on the front-passenger side are still active even if the front-passenger front airbag is disabled by the automatic child- seat recognition on the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 47 Occupant safety Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and Child restraint system on the front-passenger seat ages Vehicles with standard Vehicles with bucket seats* seats Group 0: up to 10 kg up to approximately 9 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg 2, 3 up to approximately 18 months...
  • Page 48 Driving safety systems Recommended child restraint systems Weight catego- Manufac- Type Approval Daimler Automatic ries turer number order num- child seat recognition Group 0+: up to Britax BABY E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 13 kg Römer SAFE E1 04 301146 PLUS Group I: 9 to Britax...
  • Page 49 Driving safety systems In wintry driving conditions, always use Risk of accident winter tyres (M+S tyres) and if necessary, If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when snow chains. Only in this way will the driv- braking. This limits the steerability of the vehi- ing safety systems described in this section cle when braking and the braking distance work as effectively as possible.
  • Page 50 Driving safety systems brakes are applied again, the brake lamps ® do not deactivate ESP under any circum- light up continuously. The hazard warning stances lamps switch off automatically if you travel only depress the accelerator pedal as far as faster than 10 km/h.
  • Page 51 Driving safety systems traction control is still activated. ® To activate ESP Sport: briefly press but- ton :. ® still provides support when you brake The ì warning lamp in the instrument firmly. cluster lights up. The message ESP-SPORT ® If ESP Sport is activated and one or more appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 52 Anti-theft systems EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribu- ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) tion) A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the EBD monitors and controls the brake pres- alarm system is primed and you open: sure on the rear wheels to improve driving a door stability while braking.
  • Page 53 Anti-theft systems the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam- Interior motion sensor ple. If the interior motion sensor is primed, a vis- ual and audible alarm is triggered when move- Priming tow-away protection ment is detected in the vehicle interior while Lock the vehicle using the key.
  • Page 54 Anti-theft systems Using the Start/Stop button, set to key position 0. Remove the key from the ignition lock. Press button :. Indicator lamp ; flashes briefly. Lock the vehicle using the key. The interior motion sensor remains deacti- vated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
  • Page 56 At a glance ........... 54 System settings ........71 Navigation system (introduction) ..78 Navigation system (entering a des- tination) ..........92 Navigation system (entering spe- cial destinations) ......106 Navigation system (route guidance) 111 Navigation system (dynamic route guidance) ........... 119 Navigation system (destination memory) ..........
  • Page 57 EC directive. carry out the work. Daimler recommends The equipment corresponds to current Euro- that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service pean and harmonised national standards. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-...
  • Page 58 At a glance You can use COMAND to operate the follow- COMAND operating system ing main functions: the navigation system the audio functions with the following modes: radio and DAB radio mode*, disc (CD audio, DVD audio or MP3 mode), PCMCIA memory card (MP3 mode), MUSIC REGISTER, Media Interface* and audio AUX the telephone with text message (SMS)
  • Page 59 At a glance Small triangle ; indicates that the audio menu can be called up ( page 157). You can call up the desired main function from menu bar =. Select the function with the COMAND con- troller ( page 59). In the example, the Audio main function is set to radio mode and display/selection win- dow ? is active.
  • Page 60 At a glance Menu overview After selecting a main function in menu bar =, you will find the corresponding menu at bottom edge A of the COMAND display. The main navigation, audio and telephone functions feature additional menus. This is indicated by triangle ;.
  • Page 61 At a glance Function Page Function Page Switches to radio mode Number pad Switches the radio to DAB • Selects a station via the station presets mode* • Stores stations manually Switches wavebands • PIN entry (convenience Switches to audio CD, telephony*) audio DVD, MP3 mode or •...
  • Page 62 At a glance Function Page Function Page Selects a station using the Rejects a call station search function Ends an active call Rewind 176, Rejects a waiting call Mute Selects the previous track Switches the hands-free PIN confirmation (conveni- microphone on/off ence telephony*) Cancels the text message* Accepts a call...
  • Page 63 At a glance Overview Icon Operating the COMAND Function (examples) controller Press briefly Confirms the menu item or list entry Shows/hides the menu system (e.g. when using navigation or video functions) Press and hold until the selec- Accepts a destination in the navigation sys- ted action is carried out Turn Moves in menus or lists...
  • Page 64 At a glance Delete button Delete button To delete individual characters: briefly press delete button :. To delete an entire entry: press and hold delete button :.
  • Page 65 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Function Multifunction display Makes/accepts or rejects/ends a call Increases or reduces volume 8 Mutes ? Activates voice control (LINGUATRONIC; see the separate Operating Instruc- tions),...

  • Page 66: At A Glance

    At a glance Function % Press briefly: selects the next menu level up (back), deactivates voice control (LINGUATRONIC; see the separate operating instructions), or fades out dis- play messages % Press and hold: selects the standard display Calls up the menu line and selects menus Press briefly: selects submenus or scrolls through lists.
  • Page 67 At a glance To call up the audio menu: turn cVd or slide XVY until Audio is highlighted. Press W. You can see the basic display of the current audio operating mode. Proceed as described under "Within the audio function". Selecting a menu item Example 1: radio, station presets Address entry menu...
  • Page 68 At a glance COMAND then automatically adds plausible If COMAND is able to unambiguously assign characters to those already entered by the the characters entered to one town, the user. address entry menu automatically shows the selected list entry. Entering characters Switching to the list without input speller To select a character: turn cVd or slide If there are several entries for a town or if the...
  • Page 69 At a glance Example of operation Switching to radio mode and calling up the station list Initial situation: You want, for example, to switch from the telephone function to radio mode and select a radio station from the station list. Switching to the current audio operating mode To confirm radio: press W.
  • Page 70 At a glance To select the desired station: turn cVd Navigation announcements: press the B button during the announcement. or slide ZVÆ. To confirm your selection: press W. The navigation announcements are active again if you start a new route guidance or The selected station is played.
  • Page 71 At a glance Adjusting treble and bass To change the setting: slide ZVÆ or XVY until the desired setting is reached. Select SoundQTreble or Bass. The previously selected setting is indicated To store a setting: press W. by an empty bar. The setting is stored, and you exit the menu.
  • Page 72 At a glance Press W. A menu appears. ® Dolby Digital A # dot in front of an entry indicates the current setting. DTS™ Selecting the setting for True Image™ Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ and highlight ref‐ erence or surround. Press W.
  • Page 73 At a glance You will achieve the best sound results on When you shift out of reverse gear or select your Bang & Olufsen sound system by play- Back, COMAND will show the previous dis- ing high-quality audio DVDs and CDs. play again.
  • Page 74 System settings System settings Menu overview Calling up the system menu Press the S function button. Select System in the main functions menu bar. The system menu appears. System menu Menu overview Settings Time Display off Display settings Setting the time Switching off the display Read-aloud settings Setting the format...
  • Page 75 System settings Display settings Time settings Setting the brightness Setting the time The correct time must be set for the fol- The brightness detected by the COMAND light sensor affects the setting options for lowing navigation system functions to oper- this function.

  • Page 76: System Settings

    System settings To switch automatic changeover on/ Clock format: off: select Autom. Summer / Winter HH - hour time on or Autom. Summer / Winter MM - minute time off. This setting applies for both the 24-hour The # dot indicates the current setting. and the AM/PM format.
  • Page 77 System settings you would like to train digits or voice com- mands. After selecting Yes, you see an information display and hear information regarding the individualisation process. The first part of individualisation then begins automati- cally. To close the display: press W. You will be asked whether you would like to train digits or voice commands.
  • Page 78 System settings Cancelling the first or second part of indi- vidualisation Select Cancel. A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to cancel. Select Yes or No. If you select Yes, individualisation will be cancelled. The data from the part cancelled ®...
  • Page 79 System settings ® Calling up the Bluetooth telephones list and searching for devices ® You must first switch on Bluetooth to be ® able to call up the list of Bluetooth tele- phones ( page 75). To call up the list: select Telephone Q Bluetooth telephones.
  • Page 80 Devices which have been authorised in the a different passcode. past but which are not detected in the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you search are either not switched on or not in revoke the authorisation both in COMAND the vehicle.
  • Page 81 Navigation system (introduction) Select COMAND ("MB Bluetooth"). Resetting is recommended before selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle, for When prompted, enter the passkey on the example. ® Bluetooth device and then on COMAND. Select SystemQSettingsQReset. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset.

  • Page 82: Navigation System (Introduction)

    After updating the system software of the vehicle. After a system software update at a COMAND does not generate navigation Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the installed announcements. map software may no longer be compatible. instead of the route guidance displays, you...
  • Page 83 The message will then reappear. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Units of measurement The units of measurement displayed in navi- gation mode are identical to those set in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 84 Navigation system (introduction) Menu overview Navi Selecting a map display Setting route calculation mode Avoiding an area Selecting text information on the map O Switching motorway information on/off O Reading out the TMC messages automatically O Volume limiter Available when route guidance is active and inactive: Guide Position Destination...
  • Page 85 Navigation system (introduction) Also available when route guidance is active: Route Calling up the traffic jam function Playing back the current navigation announcement Alternative route Calling up destination information Calling up route browser Switching to navigation mode Press the g function button. Select Navi from the main functions menu bar.
  • Page 86 Navigation system (introduction) Showing/hiding the menu system To store: select PositionQSave vehi‐ cle position. To hide: slide ZV and press W when the COMAND stores the current vehicle posi- Full screen menu item is shown. tion as a destination in the list of previous destinations ( page 126).
  • Page 87 Navigation system (introduction) Storing the crosshair position as a desti- Basic settings nation in the list of previous destinations You can make the following settings To display the menu system: press W. regardless of whether route guidance is active or inactive. To store: select PositionQSave crosshair position.
  • Page 88 Navigation system (introduction) Select NaviQMap display. Select NaviQMap display. A # dot indicates the current setting. Select Standard symbols, Personal symbols or No symbols. If you select Personal symbols, the list of special destinations appears. To activate/deactivate the icon dis- play: select the respective special destina- tion.
  • Page 89 Navigation system (introduction) tion of an RDS-TMC traffic announcement, To exit the menu: slide XVY. the navigation system changes the route. If possible, it will bypass blocked roads. Press the % back button next to the To set: display the menu system COMAND controller.
  • Page 90 Navigation system (introduction) Show the menu system ( page 83). Select NaviQBlock area. A crosshair appears on the map if you have not yet selected an area to be avoided. If you have already selected one or more areas to avoid, a list appears. To adjust the size of the square: turn cVd.
  • Page 91 Navigation system (introduction) Changed area to be avoided Select Arrival time / Distance, Cur‐ Area currently being avoided rent street, Geo-coordinates or None. To change the size of the area: turn To exit the menu: slide XVY. cVd. The area is enlarged or reduced. Press the % back button next to the To confirm the change: press W.
  • Page 92 Navigation system (introduction) Road display "None" menu option Road display active Display switched off Road name or designation, e.g. in the case During the "Move map" function, you see of motorways additional data depending on the position of the crosshair, such as a road name, if the Geo-coordinate display digital map supports this data.
  • Page 93 Risk of poisoning Information about new map software ver- Never run the engine in an enclosed space. sions can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz The exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon Service Centre. monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes is hazard-...
  • Page 94 To confirm the message: press W. updated. COMAND ejects the DVD. Take the DVD out of slot :. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Updating the map data Updating process While the update is running, you will see a message to this effect and a progress bar. The...
  • Page 95 If the update is successfully completed, you will see a message to this effect. The storage medium Consult a (hard disk) integra- Mercedes-Benz To confirm the message: press W. ted in COMAND is Service Centre. COMAND ejects the DVD. defective.

  • Page 96: Navigation System (Entering A Destination)

    Navigation system (entering a destination) entering a destination from the list of last destinations entering a special destination entering a destination using the map entering an intermediate stop Entering a destination by address In certain countries, it is not possible to enter an address if the vehicle is travelling Address input menu at more than approximately 5 km/h.
  • Page 97 Navigation system (entering a destination) List of towns with the input speller entering characters deleting an entry If this list appears in the display, input speller D is activated automatically. accepting the first list entry cancelling an entry as described in "Town list with input speller"...
  • Page 98 Navigation system (entering a destination) To confirm the character selection: It is also possible to change to the list at any press W. time during character input. Slide Z V repeatedly until the list is dis- It is possible, in some cases: played without the speller.
  • Page 99 Navigation system (entering a destination) Select Postcode in the address input menu digits ; to those already entered by page 93). user :. The display shows the postcode list either Entering digits with the input speller or without the input To select a digit: turn c V d or slide speller ( page 97).
  • Page 100 Navigation system (entering a destination) Changing to the postcode list without the Select Street in the address input menu. input speller The display shows the street list either with the input speller or without the input It is also possible to change to the list at any speller.
  • Page 101 Navigation system (entering a destination) Street list without input speller displayed depends on how many centres are available in the town selected. Centre list with input speller If this list appears in the display, input speller ; is activated automatically. To select a street: turn c V d or slide Z V Æ.
  • Page 102 Navigation system (entering a destination) To select a centre: turn c V d or slide Z V Æ. To cancel the selection: select Back and press W. Press the % back button next to the COMAND controller. To confirm your selection: press W. After you have confirmed your selection, the address input menu appears again.
  • Page 103 Navigation system (entering a destination) To cancel the selection: select Back and press W. Press the % back button next to the COMAND controller. To confirm your selection: press W. After you have confirmed your selection, the address input menu appears again. COMAND has accepted the selected house number and automatically entered it in the List entry that most closely matches the...
  • Page 104 Navigation system (entering a destination) To cancel the selection: select Back and While route calculation is in progress, an press W. arrow will indicate the direction to your destination. Below this, you will see a mes- sage, e.g. Calculating fast route..Press the % back button next to the Once the route has been calculated, route COMAND controller.
  • Page 105 Navigation system (entering a destination) It is possible, in some cases: To change the character set for the input speller: select B. To extend the character set for the input speller: select p. Depending on the previous setting, you will change to letters with special characters or to numbers with special characters.
  • Page 106 Navigation system (entering a destination) Slide Z V repeatedly until the list is dis- played without the speller. Select ¬ and press W. If COMAND can unambiguously assign the characters entered to one entry, the list with- out speller appears automatically. Destination memory list without input speller Last destination...
  • Page 107 Details of the crosshair position the following categories, that COMAND offers for selection: Map scale selected Mercedes-Benz Service Display = depends on the settings selec- Hospital ted in "Text information on the map" Filling station page 88).
  • Page 108 Navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting a category To confirm the destination: press W. The address input menu appears, showing COMAND first searches in the selected cate- the destination address. gory for destinations along the route. If there are no destinations available there, COMAND To cancel an entry: select Back.
  • Page 109 Navigation system (entering special destinations) If necessary, switch to navigation mode Proceed as described in the "Entering a and display the menu system ( page 82). town" section ( page 94). Select Destination Q Stopover Q After entering the town, determine the spe- cial destination category ( page 106).

  • Page 110: Navigation System (Entering Special Destinations)

    Navigation system (entering special destinations) vicinity of the vehicle position arranged by Input speller distance. Currently selected character Special destination within a given town: Currently selectable character If you have only entered the country and the With input speller C, you can only select town, alphabetically sorted categories and the characters that are currently available.
  • Page 111 Navigation system (entering special destinations) Cancelling an entry To cancel the selection: press the % back button next to the COMAND control- Select & at the bottom left-hand side in ler. the speller and press W. To confirm your selection: press W. Press the % back button next to the If the main category selected contains sub- COMAND controller.
  • Page 112 Navigation system (entering special destinations) To cancel the selection: press the % Special destination back button next to the COMAND control- Selected subcategory ler. Display ; is not visible if you have To confirm your selection: press W. entered a special destination within a given The special destination list is displayed town and only the country and town have after you have selected a subcategory.
  • Page 113 Navigation system (entering special destinations) To cancel the selection: press the % entering characters back button next to the COMAND control- deleting an entry ler. accepting the first list entry cancelling an entry Select Back. proceed as described in "Main category list The special destination list appears.

  • Page 114: Navigation System (Route Guidance)

    Navigation system (route guidance) Depending on the map scale selected, spe- Navigation system (route guidance) cial destination icons appear on the map. General notes The scale at which the icons are displayed on the map varies according to the icon. Risk of accident You can select the icons that COMAND will COMAND calculates the route to the destina-...
  • Page 115 Navigation system (route guidance) In 400 metres turn right onto the Changing direction A81 message. Changes of direction have three phases: The display is now split into two sectors. In preparation phase the left half, you see the normal map view. announcement phase The right side shows an enlarged section of the area around the junction (Crossing Zoom)
  • Page 116 Navigation system (route guidance) direction. The relevant data must be available on the digital map. COMAND displays lane recommendations B, based on the next two changes of direc- tion. Example of display: day design Current vehicle position: the tip of the tri- angle indicates the vehicle’s direction of travel Visual representation of the distance to...
  • Page 117 Navigation system (route guidance) Display and description of lane recommendations The colours used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or night design is switched on. Lane Day design Night design Recommended lane B Dark blue Light blue In this lane, you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without chang- ing lane.
  • Page 118 Navigation system (route guidance) Example display: night design Destination or area of destination reached When you reach your destination, you will see a chequered flag and route guidance is auto- matically ended. For certain special destinations (airports or motorway intersections), you will see the Area of dest.
  • Page 119 Navigation system (route guidance) message, a direction arrow and the distance As soon as the system can assign the vehicle to the destination or to the intermediate stop, position to the map again, route guidance if this was configured ( page 104).
  • Page 120 Navigation system (route guidance) Reducing volume during a navigation announcement The volume of an active radio of video source can be automatically reduced during a navi- gation announcement. To activate/deactivate the audio fade- out: select NaviQAudio fadeout. The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.
  • Page 121 Navigation system (route guidance) Selected alternative route Distance, estimated time of arrival and estimated remaining driving time to inter- Distance, estimated remaining driving mediate stop time and estimated time of arrival Intermediate stop P Selected route type Country abbreviation Route option settings Destination O To select the next or previous alterna- Distance to destination, estimated time of...

  • Page 122: Navigation System (Dynamic Route Guidance)

    Navigation system (dynamic route guidance) Continuing route guidance and view information and details about each section of the route. Select DestinationQContinue route Select RouteQRoute browser in the guidance in the map view with the menu map view with the menu system system displayed.
  • Page 123 Navigation system (dynamic route guidance) To switch off: set the Fast route or Short route route type. Proceed as described in the "Setting the route type" section. COMAND calculates a new route if you change the route type setting with route guidance active.
  • Page 124 Navigation system (dynamic route guidance) List when route guidance is not active The list shows all the roads, areas or regions for which reports are available. Example display Affected section of motorway Icon for incident (traffic jam in the exam- ple shown) To call up TMC icon information Icon display for the section of route affec-...
  • Page 125 Navigation system (dynamic route guidance) If menu item = is active, the display switches to Cancel read-aloud func‐ tion. To display all messages: select Display all messages. You will see a list of all roads, areas or regions for which reports are available, Traffic jam including those that do not affect the route.
  • Page 126 Navigation system (destination memory) Automatic read-aloud function You can have the TMC traffic reports along the route read aloud automatically. Announcements will be made as you approach traffic incidents. To activate/deactivate the function: select Navi Q Read TMC traffic mes‐ sages automatically.
  • Page 127 Navigation system (destination memory) To enter the address for the first time: the selected address. Start is highlighted press W and select New entry. automatically. The address is changed: To change the address: select Options A prompt appears, asking if you really wish Q New entry.

  • Page 128: Navigation System (Destination Memory)

    Navigation system (destination memory) From the list of previous destinations Show the menu system. Select Destination Q From last des‐ tinations. The list of previous destinations appears. To select a destination: turn c V d or slide Z V Æ. To confirm the destination: press W.

  • Page 129: Navigation System (Previous Destinations)

    Navigation system (previous destinations) Select the category desired, e.g. Home. will appear asking whether you wish to The input menu containing data fields and overwrite the existing data. the input speller appears. Select Yes or No. If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data. Deleting a destination or the My address entry from the destina- tion memory...

  • Page 130: Telephone

    A crosshair appears on the map if you Mercedes-Benz Service Centre and have have moved the map manually. You can them installed in the centre armrest. store the crosshair position as a destina- In the bracket*, the mobile phone battery is tion in the list of previous destinations.
  • Page 131 Telephone COMAND from your Mercedes-Benz Service you use a SIM card which is not compatible Centre or on the Internet (http:// with the available network. www.mercedes-benz.com/connect). when using a mobile phone with "Twin- card", the second SIM card is registered on Safety notes the network at the same time.
  • Page 132 Blue- phone ® tooth -capable mobile phones to If you are using your mobile phone with COMAND from your Mercedes-Benz COMAND for the first time, you must register Service Centre or on the Internet (http:// (authorise) it. www.mercedes-benz.com/connect). * optional...
  • Page 133 (see mobile phone operating instructions). If you want to reauthorise a device follow- ing de-authorisation, you may select a dif- ferent passkey. Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authori- sation in COMAND and on the mobile phone. Otherwise, subsequent authorisa- tion may fail. Some mobile phones require the input of a four-digit passkey or longer number sequences.
  • Page 134 Telephone To confirm: select ¬ in the menu bar. ® Start the Bluetooth search on the mobile phone (see the mobile phone operating instructions). Press the K or ô button. Select COMAND (MB Bluetooth) on the To delete an entry: select F in the menu mobile phone.
  • Page 135 Telephone Select the mobile phone from the list and select OptionsQDe-authorise. A prompt appears asking whether you really wish to revoke authorisation for this ® Bluetooth device. Select Yes or No. ® If you select Yes, the Bluetooth device will be deleted from the telephones list.
  • Page 136 Telephone Menu overview Name Telephone Call lists or microphone off/on Displaying the COMAND Displaying call lists (without ® Bluetooth telephones phone book call) Receiving vCards Switching hands-free micro- phone on/off (during a call) You may be requested to enter the PIN via Convenience* telephony COMAND.
  • Page 137 Telephone To delete digits: select F and briefly To display the COMAND phone book press W. To view call lists Number speller Press the j button next to the Bars ; display the current signal COMAND controller. strength of the mobile phone network. If all The digit to the left of the cursor is deleted.
  • Page 138 Telephone Menu overview Name Telephone Text message Call lists or micro- (SMS) phone off/on Displaying the Text message (SMS) Displaying call lists ® Bluetooth tele- COMAND phone (without call) phones book Switching hands-free Importing external microphone on/off data (during a call) Deleting external data Available when...
  • Page 139 In addition, MB Contact is listed as the the best possible settings for your mobile first entry. This allows you to place a call to phone, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service the Mercedes-Benz Service hotline Centre or visit http://www.mercedes- page 157).
  • Page 140 Telephone item and the phone book already contains To cancel the transfer: press W. too much data, the Memory full message appears. Press the % back button next to the COMAND controller. Receiving vCards (via the Bluetooth* interface) Deleting external data You can receive vCards from a Blue- You can use this function to delete data ®...
  • Page 141 Telephone Selecting characters in the smart speller Sym- Explanation You determine the first letter of the entry you are looking for with the first character you Phone book entry on the mobile enter. phone To select a character: turn c V d or slide none Address book entry X V Y.
  • Page 142 Telephone Changing the smart speller language Select B. Select the desired language. Changing the smart speller character set Select p. Depending on the previous setting, you will change to letters with numbers or with spe- cial characters. Selecting an entry directly from the list Expanded address book entry If the list is displayed, switch to the smart Address book entry with sub-entries...
  • Page 143 Telephone Select an entry from the list. Input speller Select Options Q Delete. Selected phone category A prompt appears, asking whether the Switching the data field entry should be deleted. Slide Z V repeatedly until the input speller Select Yes or No. disappears.
  • Page 144 Telephone To delete an entire entry: select F and Select Options Q Add telephone no. press and hold down W until the entry has Select a number category, e.g. Home. been deleted. Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile. Select Save. Press the j button next to the An input menu appears.
  • Page 145 Telephone Select Yes or No. Select Incoming calls or Calls dial‐ If you select Yes, a selection list will appear led. containing the five existing numbers. The corresponding list appears. Select the number to be overwritten. The input menu with the data field for enter- When the telephone basic menu is dis- ing the new telephone number appears.
  • Page 146 Telephone Select Call lists Q Delete call Telephone cate- Display (telephone lists from the telephone basic menu. gory and address book) A query appears asking if all call lists are to ° Not classified be deleted. Select Yes or No. ¢...
  • Page 147 Telephone Adding a telephone number to an existing To reject: select Reject. phone book entry Select the list entry. Press the I button on the COMAND con- Select Options Q Save Q Add tele‐ trol panel or the ~ button on the multi- phone no.
  • Page 148 Telephone To select a call: turn c V d or slide You can also enter a phone number using LINGUATRONIC (see separate operating Z V Æ. instructions). To place a call: press the K button on the COMAND control panel or press the 6 Entering the telephone number using the button on the multifunction steering wheel.
  • Page 149 Telephone Switching the hands-free microphone on/ If you are on the telephone and you receive another call, the call waiting display will appear. You also hear an acoustic signal. Call up the telephone basic menu. To reject: select Reject. To switch off: select Mike off. If the microphone is switched off, the Q icon appears in the main area.
  • Page 150 Telephone Text message (convenience teleph- ony*) Text message (SMS) functions The following text message functions are available: receive read manage The following conditions must be fulfilled in Text message inbox order to use the functions: Shortened text or sender of the selected the mobile phone is inserted in the text message (depending on setting) bracket* and switched on...
  • Page 151 Telephone Managing text messages Select a text message (SMS) from the list. Select OptionsQDetails. Calling a text message sender The detailed view appears. While the text message (SMS) is displayed, To close the detailed display: slide press W and select Call sender. X V Y.
  • Page 152 Telephone Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile. Using the address book Select Save. General notes The input menu with data fields appears. The data field for the telephone number is The address book organises and stores filled in automatically. entries which are entered from different sour- ces (mobile phone, PCMCIA memory card, COMAND telephone book, navigation func- tion).
  • Page 153 Telephone Entries from the mobile phone's phone book can contain up to five telephone num- bers for each name.
  • Page 154 Telephone Address book menu overview Address book Searching Deleting Importing external data Searching for Creating a new address Deleting an address (convenience teleph- an address book entry book entry book entry ony* only) Deleting external data (convenience teleph- ony* only) Receiving vCards Selecting an entry in the address book Turn c V d or slide X V Y when the dis-...
  • Page 155 Telephone To change the character set for the Searching for an address book entry input speller: select p. Call up the address book ( page 149) and The character set changes each time you select Search. make this selection. If there are more than eight entries, the To change the language for the input search menu with the smart speller speller: select B.
  • Page 156 Telephone Switching from the list to the smart To return to the address book: if neces- speller sary, switch from the list to the smart speller and select & in the smart speller. Select Back from the list. Press the % back button next to the Press the % back button next to the COMAND controller.
  • Page 157 Telephone Detailed display for home details Select Change content. To go back to the previous menu The input menu with data fields appears. Selected data field Proceed from the step "To change the data Icon 6 for home details field" in the "Creating a new address book entry"...
  • Page 158 Telephone Display the details of the entry and high- Search for an address book entry with or light the telephone number data field without a voice entry (¦ icon) page 153). page 152). Press W. Select Options Q Voice tag Q Add or The call is made.
  • Page 159 Switzerland This deletes all external data from the Slovakia address book. Spain vCards are not deleted. Czech Republic Hungary Mercedes-Benz Contact Mercedes-Benz Contact is ready to help at any time, e.g. if you have queries about your * optional...

  • Page 160: Audio

    This may take a few seconds. You can then Operation with Media Inter- select the desired service and be connected face*( page 183) with a specialist from the Mercedes-Benz Service Hotline. Audio AUX mode ( page 189) More information on Mercedes-Benz Con-...
  • Page 161 Audio Some stations only transmit programmes at To switch waveband or switch to DAB certain times. If you have selected a station radio mode* that is subsequently removed from the To display radio text ensemble, it will no longer be received. You Memory functions will continue to receive the other pro- Radio functions...
  • Page 162 Audio To switch to DAB radio mode: select FM in the radio display. Select DAB. The DAB radio display appears.
  • Page 163 Audio Menu overview for radio mode Radio Presets Info FM (MW, Sound SW, LW) or DAB Station list (in FM waveband Autostore Radio text Treble DAB* only) You can also call up a station list in DAB radio mode* . Frequency entry Station Bass...
  • Page 164 Audio Automatic switching to an FM radio sta- Select the desired waveband. tion You will hear the last station on the selec- ted waveband. When reception gets worse for a DAB station, Option 2 COMAND automatically changes to the cor- responding FM station under the following Press the ó...
  • Page 165 Audio Turn cVd or slide XVY when the display/ selection window in the radio display is active. Press the E or F button. Station search scans up or down and stops at the next station found. Using the multifunction steering wheel Press = or ;...
  • Page 166 Audio To enter a frequency: press the number keys. COMAND tunes in to the frequency entered. You can only enter currently permitted numbers. Waveband Frequency FM (VHF) 87.5 – 108.0 Mhz MW (medium wave) 531 – 1620 kHz Example display: preset stations in radio mode To store using Autostore SW (short wave) 5800 –...
  • Page 167 Audio Radio Data System (RDS) The tick next to TA indicates that traffic announcement reception is switched on. The Radio Data System (RDS) provides inaud- You see the TA icon in the status bar. ible additional information in the FM wave- Select TA.
  • Page 168 Audio Radio text Sub-programmes (DAB radio mode*) The function is available in FM mode and in Certain DAB radio stations also broadcast DAB radio mode*. sub-programmes. This is indicated by a fan symbol after the station's name. Sub-pro- Radio text consists of additionally transmit- grammes contain information on events tak- ted data, e.g.
  • Page 169 Audio Notes on MP3 mode You must observe the following when assign- ing track names: Permissible discs track names must have at least one char- CD-R and CD-RW acter. DVD-R and DVD-RW track names must have the extension DVD+R and DVD+RW "mp3"...
  • Page 170 Audio COMAND does not support WMA files of the of this type do not conform to currently following types: applicable standards. DRM (Digital Rights Management) encryp- In many DVD audio albums, the last track ted files does not contain any music and the Rear Seat Entertainment System switches to the variable bit rate next disc.
  • Page 171 Audio Inserting CDs and DVDs Loading a disc into an individual magazine tray Risk of accident Press the þ button. Only insert a CD or DVD when the vehicle is A menu shows the current load status of stationary. There is a risk of being distracted the magazine trays.
  • Page 172 Loading empty magazine trays the PCMCIA memory card used. Further information can be obtained from a Press the 8 button. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The magazine menu appears. Select Fill empty slots. You see the Please wait... message. COMAND switches to the next empty mag- azine tray.
  • Page 173 Audio Press the þ button. Take the disc out of slot :. If you do not take the disc out of slot :, COMAND will automatically draw it in again after a short while. Ejecting DVDs from the DVD changer* If you eject one disc while playing another disc, the DVD changer* interrupts play- back.
  • Page 174 Audio Ejecting a PCMCIA memory card Take the disc out of the slot. If you do not take the disc out of the slot, Eject button COMAND will automatically draw it in again PCMCIA memory card slot after a short while. Press eject button : twice.
  • Page 175 Audio Menu overview CD or audio Audio DVD Track list or Media or Sound DVD or MP3 only: folders CD changer Ë/É/ Ì Group (DVD-A Ë Pauses Shows track list Media selection via Treble only) (audio CD/ media list playback audio DVD Media mode only)
  • Page 176 Audio Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or Select audio CD/DVD or MP3 MP3 mode page 175). The desired disc mode is activated. From the control panel Example display in audio CD mode Insert a CD/DVD ( page 168) or a PCMCIA memory card ( page 169).
  • Page 177 Audio Example display in audio DVD mode Track time Graphic time and track display Current playback settings (no icon for "Normal track sequence") Sound settings Media selection (display shows either Changer or Media) Current folder To call up the folder list Data medium position in the media list Playback options Type of data medium ü...
  • Page 178 Audio Pause function In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode To pause playback: briefly press the B button. The , display is on the top left of the sta- tus bar. To continue playback: briefly press the B button again. The , display goes out. Media list Only in audio DVD mode To display magazine contents...
  • Page 179 Audio Using the multifunction steering wheel MUSIC REGISTER, position 3 Switch to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 Media Interface*, position 4 mode on the COMAND control panel To select a disc: turn cVd or slide ZVÆ. page 173). Press W. On the multifunction steering wheel, press = or ;...
  • Page 180 Audio To switch to the next folder up: select If the audio CD does not contain any CD text the U icon. information, COMAND can use the Gracenote Media Database to identify unknown audio The display changes to the next folder up. tracks when running in audio CD mode.
  • Page 181 DVD or MP3 mode ( page 173). mation about new versions can be obtained Select CD or DVD-A or MP3. from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The options list appears. A # dot indicates the option selected. Setting the audio format Select an option.
  • Page 182 Audio Music Register. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
  • Page 183 Audio Menu overview MUSIC REGISTER Folder Media or Sound changer Normal track sequence Folder functions Media selection via media Treble list Media For DVD single drive or for DVD changer* when operated in Media Inter- face* mode Changer For DVD changer* Random albums Bass Random tracks...
  • Page 184 Audio be copied appear greyed out in the media Track time list and cannot be selected. Visual time and track display Press W. Current playback settings (no icon for The data carrier is loaded. "Normal track sequence") The medium contains music files which can Sound settings be copied: you see a selection list.
  • Page 185 Audio Confirming your selection To select a destination folder: turn c V d or slide Z V Æ. Select Continue. The copying menu appears. Press W. Once copying is complete, you hear the Starting the copying process first track on the album copied. The MUSIC REGISTER display appears.
  • Page 186 To select a folder/track: turn c V d or Connection options slide Z V Æ. Store individual parts in a safe place. Select Options Q Delete. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz connect- A query appears. No is highlighted. ing cables. * optional...
  • Page 187 ® iPod touch For further details and a list of supported Supported USB devices devices, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or visit http://www.mercedes- The following USB devices are supported: benz.com/connect. Then follow the instruc- USB sticks (flash memory) tions in the "Media Interface" section.
  • Page 188 Audio Where necessary, consult a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre. Switching to Media Interface mode Access from one of the other main func- tions In extreme cases, the initialisation of indi- vidual functions can take up to several minutes. This depends on the external device and the nature of the stored data 4-pin socket for 3.5 mm jack plug for MP3 (e.g.
  • Page 189 Audio Within audio mode If COMAND does not support the device connected or if two devices have been con- Connect an external device ( page 184). nected, the Unavailable entry appears. COMAND activates the device. The basic display then appears. Press W.
  • Page 190 Audio Using the multifunction steering wheel Examples of categories include: Switch to Media Interface operation on the Current track list COMAND control panel ( page 185). Playlists (e.g. All) On the multifunction steering wheel, press Artists = or ; to select the Audio menu. Albums On the multifunction steering wheel, press Tracks...
  • Page 191 Audio To switch to the next folder up: select The Music menu item is not available until the U icon. the device has been activated. The U symbol is always listed right at the top of the respective folder. Playing the content of a category or folder Select a category or folder.
  • Page 192 Audio USB mass storage devices All tracks on the device are played back in random order. This function is available for alphabeti- Random categories or Random folder cally sorted directories. This function is not available for albums or playlists, for exam- (in the case of USB devices when Folder ple.
  • Page 193 Video Within audio mode To increase the volume on COMAND: select Volume. Select AudioQAux. A menu appears. The audio AUX menu appears. You will hear Select Standard or Boost. the external audio source medium if it is connected and switched to playback. Video Video DVD mode Safety notes...

  • Page 194: Video

    COMAND is set to region code 2 at the factory. This setting can be changed at a If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This will contain data on both sides (DVD on one allow you to play video DVDs with a differ-...
  • Page 195 Video Inserting a DVD Proceed as described in the "Inserting CDs and DVDs" section ( page 168). Ejecting DVDs Proceed as described in the "Ejecting CDs and DVDs" section ( page 170).
  • Page 196 Video Overview of the video DVD menu É DVD-V Ë/Ì Media or Sound CD changer DVD functions Ë Pauses É Stops Media selec- Treble tion via media playback playback list page 194) Brightness Ì Contin- Bass ues playback Contrast Ì Restarts Balance playback Colour...
  • Page 197 Video Media selection (Changer or Media) Sound settings Fast forward or rewind Slide and hold XVY until the desired posi- tion is reached. Press and hold E or F in the control panel until the desired position has been Navigation menu displayed reached.
  • Page 198 Video To stop playback: select É again while playback is interrupted. Select É twice in quick succession dur- ing playback. Selection is at Ì. To restart playback: select Ì. Playback restarts from the beginning. Pause function DVD function menu Show the menu system ( page 194).
  • Page 199 Video To skip to the end of a scene: according to the individual DVD and per- mits certain actions and settings. select / from the menu. To skip to the beginning of a scene: Calling up the DVD menu select . from the menu. Show the menu system ( page 194).
  • Page 200 Video To save the setting: press W. To exit a menu: slide XVY. Subtitles and camera angle These functions are not available on all DVDs. The number of subtitle languages and camera angles available depends on the content of the DVD. It is possible that the settings may also be accessed in the DVD menu ( page 195).
  • Page 202 Doors ..........200 Opening/closing the boot ....201 Key positions ........202 Seats ..........203 Steering wheel ........206 Mirrors ..........207 Memory functions* ......210 Seat belts ........... 210 Lights ..........214 Windscreen wipers ......217 Side windows ........218 Driving and parking ......

  • Page 203: Doors

    Doors automatically relock after approximately 40 Doors seconds. Opening/closing from the outside Individual settings Risk of accident You can change the setting of the locking If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, system in such a way that only the driver's they could: door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.

  • Page 204: Opening/Closing The Boot

    Opening/closing the boot Point the key towards door handle :. Press the % button on the key. Door handle : moves out. Lift the door by door handle : and swing it open as far as it will go. Closing the door Pull the door downwards by the outer edge or the interior door handle.

  • Page 205: Key Positions

    Key positions Reach into the gap and pull up the boot lid. Locking the boot separately You can lock the boot separately . The boot Risk of injury can then only be unlocked using the emer- Make sure that nobody can become trapped gency key element.

  • Page 206: Seats

    Seats If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi- ately. If there is a key in the ignition lock, it has pri- ority over the KEYLESS-GO start function. g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers, such as the windscreen wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
  • Page 207 Seats Adjusting the seat fore-and-aft position Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped Pull handle : up and slide the seat for- when you adjust the seat. wards or backwards. Observe the notes concerning the airbag sys- Release handle : again.
  • Page 208 Seats Adjusting the seat cushion angle Adjusting the seat fore-and-aft position Slide the button up or down in the direction of arrow =. Adjusting the seat height Slide the button up or down in the direction of arrow ?. Adjusting the backrest contour and lat- eral structure You can adjust the contour of the seats in the Pull handle : up and slide the seat for-...

  • Page 209: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel pervised in the vehicle as they could become trapped as the steering wheel is adjusted. Risk of accident Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi- cle is stationary and do not pull away until the steering wheel adjustment mechanism is locked in position.

  • Page 210: Mirrors

    Mirrors Push release lever : down completely. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- The steering column is unlocked. cle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY- Adjust the steering wheel to the desired ENTRY feature and become trapped. position.
  • Page 211 Mirrors Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) Adjusting the exterior mirrors Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle Select key position 1 or 2 with the Start/ switch : forwards or back. Stop button. Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exte- Automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror* rior mirror.
  • Page 212 Mirrors If you are driving faster than 47 km/h, you Risk of accident can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors. If incident light from headlamps is prevented Make sure that the exterior mirrors are from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir- always folded out fully while the vehicle is ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate.

  • Page 213: Memory Functions

    Seat belts Calling up a stored parking position set- moving of their own accord, and as a result ting cause an accident. Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button ( page 202). Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.

  • Page 214: Seat Belts

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a tion, braking or an accident. This could Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- result in severe or even fatal injuries to the pose.
  • Page 215 Seat belts Protective covering Buckle Ensure that protective covering : com- pletely surrounds belt buckle ;. Risk of injury If the protective covering does not completely surround the belt buckle, the seatbelt's pro- Fastening the belt tective function may be reduced. Under cer- tain circumstances, you could be severely or Adjust the seat and move the backrest to fatally injured in the event of an accident.
  • Page 216 Seat belts tinuously or flash. In addition, there may be a Risk of accident warning tone. Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi- The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and cle is stationary and do not pull away until the the warning tone ceases when the driver and steering wheel adjustment mechanism is the front passenger have fastened their seat...
  • Page 217 Lights Lights Exterior lighting Notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some coun- tries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obli- gations.

  • Page 218: Lights

    Lights Light switch and combination switch W Left-hand parking lamps X Right-hand parking lamps T Side lamps, licence plate and instrument lighting c Automatic headlamp mode/daytime driving lights L Dipped-beam/main-beam headlamps R Rear foglamp K Main-beam headlamps ! Right-hand turn signal Headlamp flasher # Left-hand turn signal Dipped-beam headlamps...
  • Page 219 Lights Turn signals driving lights or the dipped-beam head- lamps (in addition to the side lamps) are Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop switched on or off automatically. button. When the dipped-beam headlamps are To indicate briefly: press the combination switched on, the L indicator lamp in the switch briefly in the direction of arrow D instrument cluster lights up.

  • Page 220: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Automatic interior lighting control combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow D or To switch on/off: press the | button. page 215). The | button pops up or goes down. The indicator lamp on the corresponding The interior lighting switches on automati- side of the vehicle flashes.
  • Page 221 Side windows ¯ Continuous wipe, fast the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time. í Single wipe/ î To wipe the windscreen using washer fluid Related topics: With intermittent wiping with rain sensor: Convenience opening from outside Due to optical influences and the wind- page 219) or inside the vehicle screen becoming dirty in dry weather con-...

  • Page 222: Side Windows

    Side windows Closing with increased force and with- Point the tip of the key at the driver's door out the anti-entrapment feature handle. Unlock the vehicle by pressing the % Risk of injury button. Closing the side windows with increased force Press and hold the % button until the or without the anti-entrapment feature could side windows are in the desired position.
  • Page 223 Driving and parking nections. The boot is not covered by the Driving and parking checks. Starting the engine Risk of accident Do not place any objects in the driver's foot- well. If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver's footwell, make sure that it is correctly secured and that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals.

  • Page 224: Driving And Parking

    Driving and parking Hill start assist does not function if: Observe the notes on the first 1500 km when running-in the vehicle ( page 266). you are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient. During a cold start with low engine oil temperatures (below 0 †), the maximum the transmission is in position N.
  • Page 225 Driving and parking Applying the electric parking brake brake handle is depressed, the greater the braking force. Push handle :. The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- The red ! indicator lamp flashes in the ment cluster lights up. instrument cluster during braking.
  • Page 226 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission If you open the driver's or front-passenger Selector lever door during this period, the transmission Selecting a transmission position automatically shifts to P. The engine can be turned off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
  • Page 227 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission disengaged. The transmission shifts to neu- the road speed tral N. a shift range restriction, if selected To shift directly from P to R: Driving tips Depress the brake pedal and push the selector lever forwards past the first Shift point point of resistance.

  • Page 228: Amg Speedshift Dct 7-Speed Sports Transmission

    AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission increased sensitivity; this improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces, for example the transmission shifting up sooner, which results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin Drive programs S and S+ are characterised by the following: sporty engine and transmission settings...
  • Page 229 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission Activating RACE START To store: press and hold AMG button : until you hear a tone. Depress the brake pedal with your left foot and keep it depressed. To call up: press AMG button :. The stored drive program is selected.
  • Page 230 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission Display when in transmission position ® gram S+ is activated. ESP Sport remains activated. RACE START is immediately deactivated if you take your foot off the accelerator pedal during RACE START or if the conditions for activation are no longer met.
  • Page 231 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission Derestricting the shift range/shifting Pull the right steering wheel paddle (UP). The shift range is derestricted. If you are driving in manual drive program M, the transmission shifts up to the next gear. Restricting the shift range/shifting down Risk of accident Left steering wheel gearshift paddle...

  • Page 232: Instrument Cluster

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 233 On-board computer The transmission fluid temperature and the coolant temperature are displayed in the AMG menu ( page 241). Rev counter The red band in the rev counter indicates the engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.
  • Page 234 On-board computer 9 : Press and hold: In the Audio menu, selects the pre- vious/next station, selects an audio track or a video scene using rapid scroll In the Tel menu* (telephone), starts telephone book rapid scroll a Confirms selection and hides display messages In the Tel* menu (telephone), switches to the phone book and...
  • Page 235 On-board computer Menus and submenus Function Trip menu ( page 232) Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 234) Audio menu ( page 235) Tel menu (telephone) ( page 236) Serv. menu ( page 237) Calls up display messages ( page 290) Checks the tyre pressure electronically ( page 273) ASSYST PLUS service interval display (...

  • Page 236: On-Board Computer

    On-board computer Standard display 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded 9,999 kilometres/miles have been excee- The From reset message is shown and the trip computer is automatically reset if the value exceeds 9999 hours or 99,999 kilome- tres. The From reset message is shown and the trip computer is automatically reset if the Press and hold the % button on the value exceeds 9999 hours or 99,999 kilome-...
  • Page 237 On-board computer Resetting Route guidance active You can reset the values of the following func- No change of direction announced tions: trip meter trip computer "From start" trip computer "From reset" Press the = or ; button to select the Trip menu.
  • Page 238 On-board computer For more information on status indicators, see ( page 115). Audio menu Switch on COMAND APS and select the desired function ( page 157). Road into which the change of direction leads Selecting a radio station Distance to change of direction and vis- ual distance display You can only change the waveband and store Lane recommendation...
  • Page 239 On-board computer ® You can establish a Bluetooth connection to COMAND APS ( page 129). Risk of accident Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving regarding the use of mobile phones in the vehicle. CD player display (example) If it is permitted to use mobile phones while Current track...
  • Page 240 On-board computer If only one telephone number is stored for a name: press the 6 or a button to start dialling. If there is more than one number for a particular name: press the 6 or a button to display the numbers. Press 6 on the steering wheel to accept Press the 9 or : button to select the an incoming call.
  • Page 241 On-board computer Press the : or 9 button to select the Settings menu Display unit Speed-/odometer func- tion. You will see the selected setting: km or miles. Press the a button to save the setting. Permanent display for outside tempera- ture or additional speedometer In the Settings menu you can: The Permanent display: outside tem‐...
  • Page 242 On-board computer Press the : or 9 button to select the the side lamps Daytime driving lamps function. the dipped-beam headlamps You will see the selected setting: on or the licence plate lighting off. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the a button to save the setting.
  • Page 243 On-board computer Vehicle Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Set permanent SPEEDTRONIC with Limit Press the : or 9 button to select the speed (winter tyres):( page 247). CONVENIENCE submenu. Acoustic confirmation when locking and Press the a button to confirm.
  • Page 244 On-board computer Press the = or ; button on the steer- ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Factory setting submenu. Press the a button to confirm. The Reset all message appears. Press the : or 9 button to select Drive program (C/S/S+/M) Yes or No.
  • Page 245 On-board computer Deleting all laps Press = or ; to select Interm. Time. If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are Press the a button to confirm. deleted. The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds.

  • Page 246: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Lap evaluation Cruise control This function is only available if you have Cruise control maintains a constant road stored at least two laps and have stopped the speed for you. It brakes automatically in order RACETIMER. to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the Press = or ;...
  • Page 247 Driving systems Cruise control lever Storing and maintaining the current speed You can operate cruise control and variable SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever. You can store the current speed if you are ® driving faster than 30 km/h and ESP is acti- The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control vated (...
  • Page 248 Driving systems Setting a speed Briefly press the cruise control lever in the Press the cruise control lever to the pres- direction of arrow A. sure point up : for a higher speed or Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM down ? for a lower speed. indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 249 Driving systems cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. You can set a variable or permanent limit speed: variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up areas permanent for long-term speed restric- tions, e.g. when driving with winter tyres fitted ( page 247) To store the current speed or a higher...
  • Page 250 Driving systems Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- It is not possible to deactivate variable ments SPEEDTRONIC by braking. Briefly press the cruise control lever Storing the current speed beyond the pressure point, up : for a higher speed or down ? for a lower speed. You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while the engine is running.
  • Page 251 Driving systems Shortly before the stored speed is reached, it Risk of injury appears in the multifunction display. Make sure that no persons or animals are in You cannot exceed the stored limit speed, the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they even if you depress the accelerator pedal could be injured.
  • Page 252 Driving systems sounds. If the distance falls below the mini- mum, the distance may no longer be shown. Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents.
  • Page 253 Driving systems One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. From the sixth segment onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone; from the seventh segment onwards, you will hear a continuous warning tone for a maximum of two seconds.
  • Page 254 Climate control You can also switch off the display of the area behind the vehicle in the COMAND display. Climate control General notes THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate control controls the temperature and the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters out undesirable substances from the air.
  • Page 255 Climate control Overview of climate control system functions THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate control THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate control combines an automatic heating and ven- tilation system with a cooling system. You can control the temperature separately for the driver's and front-passenger sides. Function Sets the temperature, left Sets climate control to automatic...

  • Page 256: Climate Control

    Climate control Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise mist up as in air-recirculation mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle. Use the "MONO" function if you want to adopt the temperature and air distribution set- tings from the driver's side for all air-conditioning zones.
  • Page 257 Climate control Setting the temperature Centre air vent, right Centre air vent, left Different temperatures can be set for the driver's and front-passenger sides. To open the centre air vent: turn the adjuster in centre air vent = or ? in the Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 258 Climate control _ directs the airflow to the entire vehicle The system automatically switches to the interior following functions: b directs the airflow through the centre cooling with air dehumidification on and side air vents, as well as the demis- high airflow ter vents high temperature...
  • Page 259 Climate control Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop You should only select this setting until button. the windscreen is clear again. To activate: press the g button. The indicator lamp in the g button lights Switching the rear window heating on/off Air-recirculation mode is activated auto- Risk of accident...

  • Page 260: Loading And Stowing

    Loading and stowing Convenience closing feature: press and hold the g button until the side win- dows are closed. The indicator lamp in the g button lights up. Air-recirculation mode is activated. Convenience opening: press and hold the g button until the side windows have returned to their original position.
  • Page 261 Loading and stowing Rear stowage compartment in the centre console an ashtray* and a cigarette lighter*( page 259) In the rear stowage compartment, you will find the ignition lock ( page 203) and the boot lid emergency release ( page 322). To open: lightly press the centre of cover :.

  • Page 262: Features

    Features brake sharply change direction suddenly are involved in an accident Only use the cup holders for containers of a suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise, the drinks could spill. Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself.
  • Page 263 Features To open: lightly press the centre of cover :. The ashtray opens. To remove the insert: slide insert ; for- wards in the direction of the arrow. Remove insert ;. To refit the insert: place the insert into the holder and press it in the opposite direction of the arrow until it engages.
  • Page 264 If you drive at speeds above 120 km/h, the qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a rear spoiler extends automatically. But- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ton : flashes until the rear spoiler has exten- The functions and services available when ded and then lights up in red.
  • Page 265 Only extend the rear aerofoil in order to available from: wash it by hand. Retract it again when you have finished cleaning it. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre You can extend the rear spoiler manually at ® the HomeLink hotline speeds below 120 km/h.
  • Page 266 Features Erase the memory of the integrated remote garage door's remote control and the trans- control ( page 264) before programming mitter buttons in the rear-view mirror. it for the first time. If the garage door system works with a Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop rolling code, after programming, you must button (...
  • Page 267 It is designed solely for connecting a trickle charger. A trickle charger can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example. Slide seat backwards. To fit: place the floormat in position. Press studs : onto retainers ;.
  • Page 268 Running-in notes ....... 266 Refuelling ........... 266 Engine compartment ......267 Tyres and wheels ......270 Winter operation ....... 275 Driving tips ........277 Driving abroad ........279 Service ..........279 Care ............ 280...

  • Page 269: Running-In Notes

    Refuelling Running-in notes Refuelling The first 1500 km Refuelling Risk of accident Risk of explosion New brake pads/linings only have optimal Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames braking performance after several hundred and smoking are therefore prohibited when kilometres. Until then, compensate for this by handling fuels.

  • Page 270: Engine Compartment

    In some countries, the fuel grade available may not be adequate and could cause cok- ing around the inlet valve. In such cases, and in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz (part no.
  • Page 271 Engine compartment To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those components described in the Owner's Manual and observe the relevant safety notes. Risk of injury The radiator fan between the radiator and the engine can start automatically, even if the key has been removed from the ignition lock.
  • Page 272 Engine compartment If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force. Engine oil Depending on driving style, the vehicle con- sumes a maximum of 0.8 l oil per 1000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
  • Page 273 To close: press cap : onto the filler neck tion of travel. until it engages. Tyres and wheels Please bear the following in mind For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends that you only use tyres and...

  • Page 274: Tyres And Wheels

    Further information about erate speeds for the first 100 km as they tyres, wheels and approved combinations only reach their full performance after this can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz distance. Service Centre. Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if...
  • Page 275 Tyres and wheels the standard valve cap or other valve caps Tyre tread approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi- Risk of accident cle. Bear in mind that: You should regularly check the pressure of all your tyres, particularly prior to long trips,...
  • Page 276 Mercedes-Benz has been fitted on the The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn tyre valve. you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the Tyre pressures that are too low have a nega- tyre is penetrated by a foreign object.
  • Page 277 Tyres and wheels Tyre pressures will be displayed Also observe the notes in the section on after a few minutes of driving tyre pressures ( page 272). Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop The tyre pressure values indicated by the button.

  • Page 278: Winter Operation

    Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel" the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- section ( page 275). mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- Winter tyres...
  • Page 279 SPEED- by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding TRONIC page 245) so that it does not standard of quality.

  • Page 280: Driving Tips

    Driving tips drive on for a short while. This allows the air- Driving tips flow to cool the brakes more quickly. Coasting with the engine switched off Risk of accident Risk of accident Never depress the brake pedal continuously Never switch the engine off while the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion, e.g.
  • Page 281 An aggressive driving style will lead pads/linings. to high wear. You can obtain further informa- maintain a greater distance to the vehicle tion about this from your Mercedes-Benz ahead and drive with particular care. Service Centre. carefully apply the brakes at the end of a...

  • Page 282: Driving Abroad

    Service waves. This may cause the maximum per- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a missible water depth to be exceeded. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Failure to observe these notes may result pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or...
  • Page 283 Care Calling up a service due date shop, for example a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, they can inform you of the costs the Switch on the ignition. service will incur. Press the = or ; button to select the The ASSYST PLUS service interval display Serv.

  • Page 284: Care

    Care Before driving into an automatic car wash, Exterior care make sure that it is suitable for the dimen- Automatic car wash sions of the vehicle. In particular, make sure that: Risk of accident there is enough ground clearance Braking efficiency is reduced after washing between the vehicle underbody and the the vehicle.
  • Page 285 Wheel cleaners could cause rapid corrosion of the brake discs and Of the Mercedes-Benz care products, use brake pads/linings. After cleaning, park only insect remover and car shampoo. the vehicle when it is at normal operating temperature.
  • Page 286 Start/Stop button cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. instrument cluster have gone out. The wind- Remove the following types of dirt immedi- screen wipers could otherwise move and ately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
  • Page 287 Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with alkaline-based cleaning agents such as wheel cleaner. Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome care product approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care Cleaning the steering wheel boss and dashboard Risk of injury...
  • Page 288 Make sure that the leather does not become soaked. Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the quality (both appearance and comfort) of the covers is retained over time.
  • Page 290 Where will I find...? ......288 Display messages ......289 Troubleshooting ........ 306 Locking/unlocking in an emer- gency ..........321 Changing batteries (key) ....323 Changing bulbs ......... 323 Replacing the wiper blades ....325 Flat tyre ..........325 Battery ..........334 Jump-starting ........

  • Page 291: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Where will I find...? Tyre-change tool kit , TIREFIT kit and jack Warning triangle The tyre-change tool kit and the jack are loca- The warning triangle is secured on the inside ted in the left-hand stowage space in the of the boot lid.

  • Page 292: Display Messages

    Display messages Open stowage compartment :. Pull tab : upwards. Remove the TIREFIT kit, wheel chock, cen- Remove fire extinguisher ; forwards. tring pin and gloves. Risk of injury First-aid kit The jack is designed only to raise and hold the Check the expiry date of the first-aid kit vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being annually, and replace the contents when...
  • Page 293 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 294 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 295 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions No sensor signals can be received due to radio interference. The Tyre press. tyre pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning. monitor currently unavailable Drive on. The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the problem has been solved.
  • Page 296 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several Wheel sensor(s) wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not displayed in the missing instrument cluster. Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
  • Page 297 Display messages required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The boot lid is open.
  • Page 298 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunc- ESP inoperative tion. In addition, the h and å warning lamps light up in the See Owner's Manual instrument cluster.
  • Page 299 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds. You are driving with the electric parking brake engaged. Release parking Release the electric parking brake. brake Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ! The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yellow) lights up and a warning tone sounds.
  • Page 300 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the indica- tor lamp (red) lights up. Parking brake See The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. Owner's Manual To release: Pull the electric parking brake handle. Pull away carefully.
  • Page 301 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains lit.
  • Page 302 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The indicator lamp (red) flashes. You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni- Turn on the igni‐ tion was switched off. tion to release Switch on the ignition. the parking brake Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 303 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The poly-V-belt may have torn. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Check the poly-V-belt. If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine again until the display message disappears.
  • Page 304 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions None of the LEDs in the left or right-hand exterior mirrors light up. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left mirror turn signal Right mirror turn signal The LEDs in the front left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light Front left turn Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 305 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The LEDs in the left or right-hand daytime driving lamp do not light up. As a result, the corresponding side/parking lamp has failed. Left daytime driv‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ing lamp Right daytime driv‐...
  • Page 306 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, Engine oil pres‐ paying attention to road and traffic conditions. sure Stop vehicle Check the engine oil level ( page 269) and top up if necessary.
  • Page 307 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A warn- ing tone also sounds. Insert key Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position ( page 203). Risk of accident The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly.
  • Page 308 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station. Reserve fuel level ¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Top up washer fluid Top up the washer fluid ( page 270).

  • Page 309: Troubleshooting

    The qualified specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-...
  • Page 310 Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window heating will switch back on automatically. Vehicles with auto- A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat rec- matic child seat recog- ognition has been fitted on the front-passenger seat. The front- nition on the front- passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as desired.
  • Page 311 Troubleshooting Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ! The yellow ABS Risk of accident warning lamp is ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a fault. There- lit while the ® fore ESP (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist) and engine is run-...
  • Page 312 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ì The yellow ESP ® Risk of accident Sport warning ® ® Sport is activated. ESP only stabilises the vehicle in lamp is lit while ® extreme situations. ESP intervention may not be able to provide the engine is enough assistance in such situations, and the vehicle may start to running.
  • Page 313 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions J The red brake Risk of accident system warning There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. lamp comes on Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying while the engine attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 314 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ; The yellow The sub geartrain with the odd gears has failed. The transmission engine diagnos- is in emergency mode. tics warning Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified lamp lights up specialist workshop.
  • Page 315 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury There are objects on the front-passenger seat. Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a secure place. The warning lamp goes out. 7 The red seat belt Risk of injury warning lamp The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
  • Page 316 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You are driving with the electric parking brake engaged. Release the electric parking brake. Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. Fasten your seat belt ( page 210).
  • Page 317 Troubleshooting Fuel and 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. Set the Start/Stop button to key position 0 immediately page 202).
  • Page 318 Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine will not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. You can hear the There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. starter motor operat- The on-board voltage is too low because the starter battery is ing.
  • Page 319 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant tempera- The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine ture gauges shows a is no longer being cooled sufficiently. value above 120 †. A Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant display message may to cool down.
  • Page 320 Troubleshooting Headlamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The headlamps are mis- Air humidity is very high. ted up on the inside. Drive with the headlamps switched on. The headlamps are demisted after a short distance. The headlamp housing is not properly sealed and moisture has been able to enter.
  • Page 321 Troubleshooting Side windows Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A side window will not Objects are trapped between the window and the door frame. close. Remove the objects. Close the side window. There are objects in the window guide rail which are preventing the side window from closing.
  • Page 322 Troubleshooting Rear spoiler Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear spoiler stops You have opened the boot lid while manually retracting the rear before reaching the spoiler. end position when Close the boot lid. retracting manually. The rear spoiler extends or, if you press and hold the button page 261), continues retracting.
  • Page 323 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer- Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

  • Page 324: Locking/Unlocking In An Emergency

    Locking/unlocking in an emergency Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The key cannot be The key has been in position 0 for a considerable time. turned in the ignition Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock. lock. Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 334).
  • Page 325 Locking/unlocking in an emergency Removing the emergency key element To open the door: press button :. The handle moves out slightly from the door. Pull the handle out as far as it will go. Swing the door upwards by the handle. To lock: lock the front-passenger door manually from the inside ( page 201).

  • Page 326: Changing Batteries (Key)

    Repeatedly tap the key against your palm Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe- until battery = falls out. cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Insert the new battery with the positive Service Centre, or to a special collection point pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to for old batteries.
  • Page 327 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for on safety-related systems must be carried out this purpose. at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 328: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    Flat tyre Removing the wiper blades Replacing the wiper blades Risk of accident The windscreen will not longer be wiped prop- erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could prevent you from observing the traffic condi- tions, thereby causing an accident. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and autumn.
  • Page 329 Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor the work required. immediately. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or If TIREFIT leaks out, allow it to dry.
  • Page 330 Flat tyre Comply with the manufacturer's safety instructions on the tyre inflation compressor label and on the TIREFIT filler bottle. You will also find operating instructions = in the lid of the TIREFIT kit. Pull the cable and filler hose E out of the housing.
  • Page 331 Mercedes-Benz recom- On tyres that are equipped with a tyre mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service pressure sensor (tyre pressure monitor), Centre for this purpose. In particular, work the use of sealant can lead to error mes- relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- sages and incorrect displays.
  • Page 332 Mercedes-Benz recom- wheel wrench are vehicle-specific. For mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service more information on which tools are Centre for this purpose. In particular, work required to perform a wheel change on your...
  • Page 333 Flat tyre Raising the vehicle Risk of injury The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed. The vehicle must be placed on stands if you intend to work under it. Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm, non-slip, level surface.
  • Page 334 Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur-...
  • Page 335 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Other wheel bolts could Tighten the wheel bolts until they are fin- work loose or damage the brake system.
  • Page 336 Mercedes-Benz recom- Remove the cap from the valve on the tyre. mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Make sure that pressure release screw C Centre for this purpose. In particular, work is closed.
  • Page 337 Stow the electric air pump in a safe and accessible place in the vehicle. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long period of time. Stowing a used collapsible emergency...

  • Page 338: Battery

    The battery is fitted on the front bulkhead on environmentally responsible manner. Take the right-hand side of the vehicle when them to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or viewed in the direction of travel. to a special collection point for old batteries.
  • Page 339 Disconnecting the battery specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Press the electric parking brake handle. Shift the transmission to P with the button Risk of injury in the centre console.
  • Page 340 Battery Reconnecting the battery Always connect the battery in the order described below. Never swap the terminal clamps. You may otherwise damage the vehicle electronics. To reconnect the battery: switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.). Connect the positive terminal clamp and secure the cover.

  • Page 341: Jump-Starting

    Jump leads and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Only use the jump-starting procedure for the battery in the engine compartment.

  • Page 342: Towing And Tow-Starting

    : and positive terminal ;, each time disconnecting from the battery on your own vehicle first. Slide cover A of the positive terminal in the opposite direction to the arrow. Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle Towing and tow-starting raised in exceptional cases.
  • Page 343 If there is a malfunction in the power supply have it transported to the nearest qualified or the vehicle's electrical system, you must specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz not tow the vehicle. Service Centre. If the transmission has been damaged,...
  • Page 344 Towing and tow-starting You may tow the vehicle for a maximum Towing the vehicle of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must Observe the notes from ( page 339) not be exceeded. onwards. For towing distances over 50 km, the entire Start the engine.

  • Page 345: Fuses

    Benz Service Centre will be happy to advise you. Risk of fire Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the systems con- cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses. Otherwise, a circuit overload could cause a fire.
  • Page 346 Fuses To open: open the boot. Fold cover : in the centre of the rear wall down in the direction of the arrow. To close: fold cover : up in the opposite direction to the arrow and press to secure. The cover must be fitted properly, other- wise moisture or dirt could impair the func- tion of the fuses.
  • Page 348 Notes on the technical data ..... 346 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..346 Vehicle electronics ......346 Vehicle identification plates .... 348 Service products and capacities ..349 Vehicle data ........352 Boot lid opening dimensions ... 352 Opening dimensions of the gullw- ing doors ..........

  • Page 349: Notes On The Technical Data

    Mercedes-Benz is unable to evaluate other parts. Mercedes- Tampering with the engine electron- Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles, even if they have been independently or Risk of accident officially approved.
  • Page 350 To ensure proper installation, Mercedes- tion position: on the side which faces the Benz recommends having this work done centre of the road) at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or at Risk of accident another qualified specialist workshop. Incorrect retrofitting of RF transmitters can...

  • Page 351: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Vehicle identification plates Other aerial positions There is no restriction for aerial positions in the outer area of the vehicle for these wave- bands: trunked radio/Tetra, 70 cm wave- band, GSM 900/AMPS, GSM 1800 and UMTS. Legal provisions for fittings must be observed.

  • Page 352: Service Products And Capacities

    Do not allow fuel to come into contact with cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your skin or clothing. vehicle and are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant section as: Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging parts and service products are matched.
  • Page 353 Only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils average air temperature. may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. A list of the engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Spec- ifications for Service Products can be called up by visiting http://bevo.daimler.com and...
  • Page 354 Brake fluid Further information on coolants and on fill- Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling Specifications for Service Products, MB point.

  • Page 355: Vehicle Data

    Opening dimensions of the gullwing doors Windscreen washer system Boot lid opening dimensions The headlamp cleaning system and wind- screen washer system are both supplied from the washer fluid reservoir. Further information on windscreen washer fluid and its mixing ratio ( page 270).

  • Page 356: Tyres And Wheels

    Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any responsibility for damage that may result from this. Further information about tyres, wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If you use tyres other than those tested and recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-...
  • Page 357 Tyres and wheels Tyres Summer tyres Front axle Summer tyres 265/35 ZR19 (98Y) XL Light alloy rim 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 60 9.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59 Rear axle 295/30 ZR20 (101Y) XL Summer tyres Light alloy rim 11 J x 20 H2 ET 68 Winter tyres, variant 1 Front axle...
  • Page 358 Tyres and wheels Emergency spare wheel* Depending on the country, engine and wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with a 32, 33 collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres 175/50 R19 97P Tyre pressure 350 kPa (3.5 bar) Wheels 6.5B x 19 H2 ET 14 Only for certain countries.

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