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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 2 Symbols This symbol designates an instruction you must follow. Registered trademarks: Several consecutive symbols ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of indicate an instruction with several Bluetooth SIG Inc. steps. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. (Y page) This symbol tells you where you Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks can find further information on a of DOLBY Laboratories.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Index ............4 Safety ........... 35 Introduction ......... 28 Opening/closing ......... 67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..95 Lights and windshield wipers ..107 Climate control ......... 121 Driving and parking ......133 On-board computer and displays ..203 COMAND ..........

  • Page 6: Index

    Index Adaptive Highbeam Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Display message ......238 12 V socket Function/notes ......114 see Sockets Switching on/off (on-board 911 emergency call ......358 computer) ........217 Additives (engine oil) ......563 Address book Browsing ........378 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Calling up ........

  • Page 7: Index

    Video DVD ........458 Important safety notes ....131 Audio menu (on-board computer) ..211 Setting ........... 131 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..132 see Qualified specialist workshop Setting the center air vents ... 131 Authorized workshop Setting the side air vents ....
  • Page 8 Index Avoiding an area ........ 349 Bottle holder ........479 Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Back button ........274 Display message ......230 Back support Notes ..........563 see Lumbar support Brake lamps Balance, adjusting ......278 Display message ......

  • Page 9: Index

    Index Care Inserting (single DVD drive) ... 421 Carpets .......... 506 Removing (single DVD drive) ..421 CD mode Car wash ........500 Display ........... 504 Playback options ......430 CD player/CD changer (on-board Exterior lights ........ 503 Gear or selector lever ....505 computer) ..........
  • Page 10 Index Indicator lamp ........ 126 Setting ........... 289 Maximum cooling ......128 Switching on/off ......272 Combination switch ......112 Notes on using automatic climate control ........... 124 Compass function ......352 Overview of systems ...... 122 Connecting a USB device ....424 Problems with cooling with air Consumption statistics (on-board dehumidification ......

  • Page 11: Index

    Index Destination memory (navigation) Deleting an entry ......341 Dashboard Entering/saving your home see Cockpit address .......... 304 Data medium Previous destinations ....341 Audio DVD ........431 Diagnostics connection ...... 31 CD/DVD ........432 Dialing a number (telephone) ... 365 MP3 ..........
  • Page 12 Index Driving systems Setting the specified minimum distance ......... 172 Active Blind Spot Assist ....195 Warning lamp ......... 265 Active Body Control (AMG ® vehicles) ........181 Dolby Digital ........278 Active Body Control (except AMG Doors vehicles) ........179 Automatic locking (on-board Active Driving Assistance computer) ........

  • Page 13: Index

    Index Selecting a media type ....426 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ..... 137 Selecting a track ......427 Switching off ........154 Sound settings (balance, bass, Tow-starting (vehicle) ..... 520 Engine electronics treble) ..........278 DVD audio Problem (malfunction) ....142 Operating (on-board computer) ..
  • Page 14 Front fog lamps Gear indicator (on-board Changing the bulbs ......117 computer) .......... 220 Display message ......237 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..558 Switching on/off ......111 Glass roof (sunblind) ......92 Front-passenger seat Glove box ........... 474 Adjusting from the driver's seat ..98 ®...

  • Page 15: Index

    Index Handbrake Ignition lock see Parking brake see Key positions HANDS-FREE ACCESS ......80 Immobilizer .......... 65 ® ® Incident (traffic report) ..... 333 Harman/kardon Logic 7 Indicator lamps surround sound system see Warning and indicator lamps see Surround sound (harman/ Indicators ®...
  • Page 16 Index Light function, active ® iPod Display message ......237 Alphabetical track selection ..450 Lighting Connecting to the Media see Lights Interface ........446 Lights Selecting a category/playlist ..448 Activating/deactivating the ® iTunes ..........450 interior lighting delayed switch-off . 218 Active light function .......

  • Page 17: Index

    Index Locking (doors) mbrace Automatic ........76 Call priority ........489 Emergency locking ......77 Display message ......230 From inside (central locking Downloading destinations button) ..........75 (COMAND) ........489 Locking centrally Downloading routes ....... 492 see Central locking Emergency call ......
  • Page 18 Index Messages Multifunction steering wheel see Display messages Adjusting the volume ..... 277 Microphone, switching on/off ..366 Operating the on-board computer . 206 Mirrors Multisession CD ........ 431 Music files see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror Recording ........437 MUSIC REGISTER see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Mobile phone...

  • Page 19: Index

    ..........134 Online and Internet functions Ending the connection ....386 Establishing/ending the connection ........385 Occupant Classification System Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ..402 (OCS) Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..401 Faults ..........47 Options menu ........ 397 Operation ......... 43 Resetting settings ......
  • Page 20 Index Operating safety Phone book Diagnostics connection ....31 Adding a number to an address Operating system book entry ........371 see On-board computer Calling up ........368 Outside temperature display ... 206 Creating a new entry ..... 370 Deleting an entry ......370 Entering characters .......

  • Page 21: Index

    Index Pulling away (automatic Remote control transmission) ........138 Programming (garage door opener) .......... 482 Reporting safety defects ....32 Reserve (fuel tank) Qualified specialist workshop ... 31 see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message ......240 Warning lamp ......... 263 RACE START see Fuel Important safety notes ....
  • Page 22 Index Setting route options (avoiding: Fastening ......... 51 highways, toll roads, tunnels, Important safety guidelines ..... 49 ferries) ........... 297 Releasing ......... 52 Setting the route type (short Safety guidelines ......38 route, fast route, dynamic route or Seat belt guide ......... 99 economic route) ......

  • Page 23: Index

    Index Service products Display message ......253 Brake fluid ........563 Door central locking/unlocking ..68 Coolant (engine) ......563 Important safety notes ....68 Engine oil ........562 Loss ..........73 Fuel ..........561 Mechanical key ........ 70 Important safety notes ....560 Opening/closing the roof ....
  • Page 24 Index SRS (Supplemental Restraint Supplemental Restraint System System) see SRS (Supplemental Restraint Introduction ........37 System) Surround lighting (on-board Warning lamp ......... 262 Warning lamp (function) ....37 computer) .......... 217 Standing lamps Surround sound ......... 278 Display message ......237 Surround sound (harman/ Switching on/off ......

  • Page 25: Index

    Index Tires/wheels ......... 552 Redialing ........213 Vehicle data ........565 Rejecting/accepting a waiting TELEAID call ..........367 Call priority ........489 Rejecting/ending a call ....213 Downloading destinations Rejecting a call ......364 (COMAND) ........489 Safety notes ........357 Downloading routes .......
  • Page 26 Index TIREFIT kit .......... 510 Maximum loaded vehicle weight Tire pressure (definition) ........546 Calling up (on-board computer) ..534 Maximum load on a tire Checking manually ......533 (definition) ........546 Display message ......247 Maximum permissible tire Maximum ........532 pressure (definition) .......

  • Page 27: Index

    Index Removing the towing eye ....519 Opening dimensions ...... 565 With the rear axle raised ....519 Power closing feature ...... 76 Towing away Trunk load (maximum) ...... 565 With both axles on the ground ..520 Trunk partition Tow-starting Display message ......
  • Page 28 Index Raising ........... 549 Setting the picture ......453 Reporting problems ......32 Showing/hiding the control menu . 454 Securing from rolling away .... 549 Showing/hiding the menu ..... 455 Towing away ........518 Stop function ......... 455 Tow-starting ........518 Subtitles ........

  • Page 29: Index

    Index Windshield washer system Selecting the location ....394 Selecting the location in the Adding washer fluid ....... 499 weather map ........395 Notes ..........564 Switching off ........393 Windshield wipers Switching on ........393 Problem (malfunction) ....120 Weather map (COMAND) Replacing the wiper blades ....

  • Page 30: Introduction

    Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been Vehicle equipment approved for your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as This Operator's Manual describes all models conversion parts and accessories that have and all standard and optional equipment of...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Service and Warranty Booklet. or leasing price if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or an authorized workshop or maintenance facility cannot, after several...

  • Page 32: Declarations Of Conformity

    Europe through our European pothole. Delivery Program. For details, consult an If you feel a sudden significant vibration or authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage one of the following addresses. to your vehicle has occurred: In the USA turn on your hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 33: Diagnostics Connection

    Qualified specialist workshop Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the qualified specialist workshop. It has the following two conditions: (1) These devices...

  • Page 34: Customer Relations Department

    If the problem is not resolved to http://www.safercar.gov your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses. Limited Warranty In the USA ! Follow the instructions in this manual...
  • Page 35 Introduction Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE Gnu compiler AID) purchase agreement to find out more © Copyright 1982, 1986 Regents of the about data that can be recorded and University of California. All rights reserved. transmitted by this system. The Berkeley software License Agreement specifies the terms and conditions for redistribution.
  • Page 36 Introduction LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

  • Page 37: Table Of Contents

    Useful information ......36 Panic alarm .......... 36 Occupant safety ........36 Child restraint systems ...... 54 Driving safety systems ....... 57 Theft deterrent locking system ..65...

  • Page 38: Useful Information

    Occupant safety 1. This device may not cause interference, Useful information 2. this device must accept any interference This Operator's Manual describes all received, including interference that may models and all standard and optional cause undesired operation. equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Any unauthorized modification to this Manual.

  • Page 39: Introduction

    SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) the vehicle is in motion NECK-PRO head restraints For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly ® PRE-SAFE recommends that you have the system checked as soon as possible at a qualified roll bar specialist workshop.

  • Page 40: Safety Guidelines

    Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the seat belts. If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you inform the Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may subsequent owner that the vehicle is severely weaken them.

  • Page 41: Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety When the air bags are deployed, a small do not lean your head or chest close to the amount of powder is released. The powder steering wheel or dashboard. generally does not constitute a health hazard only hold the steering wheel on the outside. and does not indicate that there is a fire in the Placing hands and arms inside the rim of vehicle.
  • Page 42 Occupant safety Front air bags recommended for the size and weight of the child. Always wear seat belts properly. If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released. Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing.

  • Page 43: Knee Bag

    Knee bags Mercedes-Benz Center. WARNING Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the side impact air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

  • Page 44: Head Bag

    Occupant safety Head bags When deployed, side impact air bags : offer additional protection for the thorax of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. However, they do not protect the: head neck arms side impact air bags : are deployed: on the side on which an impact occurs...

  • Page 45: Indicator Lamp

    Occupant safety Roll bar Occupant Classification System (OCS) DANGER Method of operation If the roll bar is malfunctioning, the AMalfunction Service Required WARNING message appears in the multifunction display. If the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF The roll bars will then possibly not be indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or extended in the event of an accident.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety WARNING seconds when the engine is started. Depending on occupant weight sensor Children under 12 years must be secured readings from the seat, it will then remain correctly in a suitable infant or child restraint illuminated or go out. If the 4 PASSENGER system or booster seat suitable for the size AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is illuminated, the and weight of the child.
  • Page 47 Have the system checked as soon and the front-passenger knee bag are as possible by qualified technicians. Consult disabled. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system does not deactivate: Only have the seat repaired at an authorized the side impact air bag Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 48: System Self-Test

    WARNING If the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is not functioning. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating a child on the front-passenger seat. WARNING Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces...
  • Page 49 Occupant safety Problems with the occupant classification system WARNING If the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated when the weight of a typical adult or an individual that is the size of a typical adult has been detected on the front-passenger seat, do not allow any occupant to use the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety side bolsters of the seat cushion and ® PRE-SAFE (preventative occupant backrest is increased. protection) if the vehicle skids, the side windows are WARNING closed almost completely. Make sure that nobody can become trapped If the hazardous situation passes without as you adjust the seat.
  • Page 51 Occupant safety Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint at eye level. This will reduce the potential for cushion forwards in the direction of injury to the head and neck in the event of an arrow :. accident or similar situation. Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion The NECK-PRO head restraints reduce the down in the direction of arrow ;...

  • Page 52: Children In The Vehicle

    Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and seat belt Only use seat belts that have been approved force limiters. The system is designed to by Mercedes-Benz. enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air Never tamper with seat belts. This can result...

  • Page 53: Fastening

    Occupant safety Position the lap belt as low as possible on Never attempt to make modifications to seat your hips and not across the abdomen. If belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the lap belt is positioned across your the seat belts.

  • Page 54: Releasing

    Occupant safety Engage belt tongue ; in buckle =. will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, Seat-belt adjustment: if necessary, the the door trim panel and the seat belt. driver's and front-passenger seat belts Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill automatically adjust to the upper body their protective function and must be...

  • Page 55: Belt Force Limiters

    For your safety, when disposing of the can provide additional protection pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety If the ETDs are deployed, you will hear a bang, instructions. These are available at any and a small amount of powder may also be authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 56: In The Vehicle

    Child restraint systems released. Only in rare cases will the bang indicating that the front-passenger front air affect your hearing. The powder that is bag is deactivated. Should the 4 released generally does not constitute a PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp health hazard.

  • Page 57: Child Restraint Systems

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you always unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised properly secure all infants and children with access to a vehicle could result in an accident a child or infant seat restraint system for the and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 58: Special Seat Belt Retractor

    Child restraint systems Always read and follow the manufacturer's ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for instructions when using an infant or child specially designed child restraint systems. restraint system or booster seat. Securing rings : for a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system are installed to the Observe the warning labels in the vehicle front-passenger seat.

  • Page 59: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Activating the special seat belt retractor: ® PRE-SAFE Brake ( page 63) STEER CONTROL ( page 65) Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat belt retractor retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should Important safety notes hear a ratcheting sound.

  • Page 60: Bas (Brake Assist System)

    Driving safety systems When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking including driving safety systems, will also force, thus shortening the stopping distance. become inoperative. Observe the information The brakes will function as usual once you on the ABS warning lamp ( page 257) and release the brake pedal.
  • Page 61 Driving safety systems BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all function as usual, if: critical situations. There is a risk of an accident. you release the brake pedal. Always pay careful attention to the traffic there is no longer any danger of a rear-end situation and be ready to brake.

  • Page 62: Ets (Electronic Traction System)

    Driving safety systems ® If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within ®...
  • Page 63 Driving safety systems ® ® still provides support when you is activated automatically when the brake. engine is started. engine torque is not limited and the drive It may be best to activate SPORT handling wheels are able to spin. The spinning mode in the following situations: wheels produce a cutting effect for better when using snow chains...

  • Page 64: Electronic Brake Force Distribution

    Driving safety systems ® PRE-SAFE is no longer available, nor is it ® activated if you brake firmly and ESP intervenes. ® PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available, it is also not activated if you brake firmly and ® intervenes. ®...

  • Page 65: Adaptive Brake

    Driving safety systems ® You can end PRE-SAFE Brake intervention in ADAPTIVE BRAKE a non-critical driving situation at any time by: ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety depressing the accelerator pedal further and offers increased braking comfort. In addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE activating kickdown BRAKE also has the HOLD function releasing the brake pedal.
  • Page 66 Driving safety systems In order to maintain the appropriate distance Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a a collision. There is a risk of an accident. collision, you must apply the brakes yourself. Always apply the brakes yourself and try to To activate/deactivate: activate or take evasive action.

  • Page 67: Theft Deterrent Locking System

    The immobilizer is always deactivated The alarm is switched off. when you start the engine. In the event that the engine cannot be started when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 68 Theft deterrent locking system To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. The alarm is switched off. Press the Start/Stop button on the dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle. The alarm is switched off.
  • Page 69 Useful information ......68 SmartKey ..........68 Doors ............ 74 Trunk ............ 77 Side windows ........83 Roof ............86...

  • Page 70: Useful Information

    SmartKey Useful information hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. This Operator's Manual describes all WARNUNG models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the If a key ring is too heavy or too large, the time of publication of the Operator's weight acting on the SmartKey could cause it Manual.

  • Page 71: Locking

    SmartKey Locking and unlocking centrally If you do not open the vehicle within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking: You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using the vehicle is locked again. KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the theft deterrent locking system is the SmartKey with you.

  • Page 72: Mechanical Key

    SmartKey Changing the settings of the locking Mechanical key system General notes You can change the settings of the locking If the vehicle can no longer be locked or system. This means only the driver's door, the unlocked with the SmartKey, use the lockable stowage compartments in the mechanical key.

  • Page 73: Replacing

    Observe government disposal guidelines. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/ index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Press mechanical key ; into the opening Checking the battery in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens.
  • Page 74 SmartKey Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery = falls out. Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.

  • Page 75: Loss

    SmartKey Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the SmartKey. function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or &...

  • Page 76: Important Safety Notes

    Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be the on-board voltage is too low. started using the Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior SmartKey. lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 515).

  • Page 77: Doors

    Doors Unlocking and opening doors from the inside ! The side windows will not open/close if the battery is discharged or if the side windows have iced up. It will then not be possible to close the door. Do not attempt to force the door closed.

  • Page 78: Power Closing Feature

    Doors Automatic locking feature To prevent personal injury, never activate the closing assist mechanism by tampering with the door or trunk lid latch. WARNING Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise, one or more of the doors could open while the vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or others at risk.

  • Page 79: Trunk

    Trunk To lock Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1. Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far The door is unlocked. as it will go to position 1. Turn the mechanical key back and remove Turn the mechanical key back and remove Insert the mechanical key into the Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid SmartKey.
  • Page 80 Trunk You can unlock the trunk lid if the vehicle is seat adjustment, steering wheel stationary and the roof is completely open or adjustment or memory function. closed. If children open a door, they could cause Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You severe or even fatal injury to other persons;...

  • Page 81: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Outside)

    Trunk load and unload more easily. For this ! The trunk lid swings upwards when purpose, you can also open the trunk opened. Therefore, make sure that there is partition. sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. Do not forget to close the trunk partition The opening dimensions of the trunk lid again afterwards.

  • Page 82: Hands-Free Access

    Trunk press the closing button in the trunk lid, or press the F button on the SmartKey If the trunk lid closing procedure has been stopped: make a kicking movement with your leg under the bumper once again and the trunk lid will open.

  • Page 83: Opening/Closing (Automatically From Inside)

    Trunk When making the kicking movement, make If you hold your leg under the bumper for sure that you are standing firmly on the too long, the trunk lid does not open or ground. You could otherwise lose your close. Repeat the leg movement more balance e.g.
  • Page 84 Trunk Opening/closing Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock as far as the stop. Turn the mechanical key clockwise from position 1 to position 2. Remove the mechanical key. Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key) ! The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.

  • Page 85: Side Windows

    Side windows Turn the mechanical key back to position being harmed by the opening/closing 1 and remove it. procedure. Insert the mechanical key into the The front door windows are equipped with SmartKey. automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If in automatic mode a front door window encounters an obstruction that Trunk emergency release blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature...
  • Page 86 Side windows Opening and closing all side windows Using the switch on the center console You can use the button on the center console to close all side windows simultaneously. Open the cover in the lower center console. The switch for all side windows is under the cover.

  • Page 87: Convenience Closing Feature

    Side windows You can use the key to open or close all side windows simultaneously. Close the roof ( page 87). Open the trunk partition ( page 89). Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on the driver's door.

  • Page 88: Important Safety Notes

    Roof Problems with the side windows WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows. WARNING Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

  • Page 89: Roof

    Roof Opening and closing using the roof Attempting to manually close the roof may switch cause damage to the roof and/or injury. For this reason, the manual closing process Important safety notes should only be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 90 Roof To open: pull roof switch : until the roof Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on has been fully retracted into the trunk and the driver's door. Vario-Roof in Operation message disappears from the multifunction display. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the All of the side windows open.

  • Page 91: General Notes

    Roof Locking Opening/closing You can lock the roof again if it is not locked fully. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 92: Manual Wind Screen

    Roof To remove: unhook net ; from the holder To install: insert guides B of trunk on the left and right-hand sides and guide partition : into the brackets. it to the rear until it is completely rolled up. Slide in trunk partition : as far as it will Remove trunk partition : from fastening eyelets = in the side panels.
  • Page 93 Roof Each time before driving with the roof down, check that the wind screen is properly engaged. ! Install or remove the wind screen only when the roof is open. You could otherwise damage the wind screen or the vehicle interior.

  • Page 94: Magic Sky Control

    Roof To extend: press button :. Hold wind screen = at an angle and then remove from the rear brackets. To retract: press button : again. Slide covers : and ; of the rear brackets against the direction of the arrow until they are fully closed.
  • Page 95 Roof components of MAGIC SKY CONTROL are exposed. These may be live. If you touch these components, you may get an electric shock and could be seriously or even fatally injured. For this reason, never remove the cover behind the overhead control unit. Never touch parts of the electrical system (control unit, cables or cable connections).
  • Page 96 Roof Problems with the roof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The roof will not open or The trunk partition is not in place. close. Close the trunk partition ( page 89). The trunk lid is open. Close the trunk lid ( page 78).
  • Page 97 Useful information ......96 Correcting the driver's seat posi- tion ............96 Seats ............ 97 Steering wheel ........101 Mirrors ..........103 Memory function ......105...

  • Page 98: Useful Information

    Correcting the driver's seat position you have set the seat cushion angle so that Useful information your thighs are gently supported. you can depress the pedals properly. This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional Check whether the head restraint is equipment of your vehicle available at the adjusted properly.

  • Page 99: Seats

    Seats Seats Observe the following points: adjust the seat backrest until your arms are Important safety notes slightly angled when holding the steering WARNING wheel. The seats can still be adjusted when there is adjust the seat to a comfortable seating no key in the ignition lock.
  • Page 100 Seats do not transport heavy loads on the Adjusting the front-passenger seat seats. Do not place sharp objects on the from the driver's seat seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. WARNING The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible. When adjusting the front passenger seat, make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from when the seat heating is in operation, do...

  • Page 101: Seat Belt Guide

    Seats Removing the seat belt from the belt again or press the seat adjustment switch on guide the door. Never place hands under the seat or near any WARNING moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. If the seat belt is not in the seat belt guide, it no longer offers the intended level of ! Make sure that there are no containers in protection in the event of an accident.
  • Page 102 Seats If the battery voltage is too low, the seat Adjusting the active multicontour heating may switch off. seat You can set the active the active multicontour Problems with the seat heating seat using COMAND ( page 287). The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.

  • Page 103: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Problems with the seat ventilation Press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. The seat ventilation has switched off To switch off: press button : repeatedly prematurely or cannot be switched on. The until all the indicator lamps go out. vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are The blower continues running for seven...
  • Page 104 Steering wheel Position of the steering wheel when the Further related subjects: EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature page 102) The steering wheel swings upwards when you: storing settings ( page 105) remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature in position 1 Important safety notes...

  • Page 105: Mirrors

    Mirrors Make sure that the SmartKey is in position Mirrors 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Rear-view mirror Press button : for the left-hand exterior mirror or button ; for the right-hand exterior mirror. The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red.

  • Page 106: Storing The Parking Position

    Mirrors The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror If you shift the transmission to another on the driver's side automatically go into anti- position, the exterior mirror on the front- glare mode if the following conditions are met passenger side returns to the driving simultaneously: position.

  • Page 107: Memory Function

    Memory function Memory function Storing settings WARNING Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions by the seat moving of its own accord, and as a result cause an accident. Adjust the seat electrically ( page 98).
  • Page 109 Useful information ......108 Exterior lighting ........ 108 Interior lighting ......... 115 Replacing bulbs ......... 116 Windshield wipers ......118...

  • Page 110: Useful Information

    ( page 31). Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed Left-hand standing lamps obligations.

  • Page 111: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Low-beam headlamps Automatic headlamp mode/daytime 4Ã running lamps Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog lamps) To switch on: turn the light switch to Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada Left-hand standing lamps Right-hand standing lamps Parking lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting Automatic headlamp mode/daytime...

  • Page 112: Automatic Headlamp Mode

    Exterior lighting lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after If the engine is running and you turn the light three minutes. switch to L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps. When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light Automatic headlamp mode brightness: if you turn the light switch...

  • Page 113: Fog Lamps

    Exterior lighting headlamps are switched on or off Press the N button. automatically depending on the brightness The green N indicator lamp in the of the ambient light. instrument cluster lights up. When the low-beam headlamps are To switch off the front fog lamps: press switched on, the L indicator lamp in the the N button.

  • Page 114: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting To switch on the high-beam headlamps: Combination switch turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to Turn signals position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to L or Ã. Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.

  • Page 115: Active Light Function

    Exterior lighting Hazard warning lamps Cornering light function To switch on the hazard warning lamps: The cornering light function improves the press button :. illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better All turn signals flash.

  • Page 116: Adaptive Highbeam Assist

    Exterior lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist Important safety notes WARNING The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid intended to support you while driving. The driver is and remains responsible for proper vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions. The system may be impaired or unavailable when visibility is poor, e.g.

  • Page 117: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist the instrument cluster goes out. The _ on/off indicator lamp in the multifunction display remains lit. To deactivate: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

  • Page 118: Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting

    Replacing bulbs p Switches the right-hand reading Crash-responsive emergency lighting lamp on/off The interior lighting is activated automatically Switches the automatic interior lighting if the vehicle is involved in an accident. control on To switch off the crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard warning lamp button.

  • Page 119: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they could, for example, damage the bulbs and injure themselves. Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Such a bulb may explode and injure you. Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could explode when you change them, especially if they are very hot.
  • Page 120 Windshield wipers Windshield wipers Switching the windshield wipers on/ WARNING The windshield will not longer be wiped properly if the wiper blades are worn. This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.

  • Page 121: Windshield Wipers

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. To bring the wiper blade into position...
  • Page 122 Windshield wipers Installing the wiper blades Position the new wiper blade with tab ; in the retainer on the wiper arm and slide it into place in the direction of arrow :. The wiper blade audibly engages. Push the wiper blade back into position in the direction of arrow =.

  • Page 123: Climate Control

    Useful information ......122 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 122 Operating the climate control sys- tems ........... 125 Setting the air vents ......131...

  • Page 124: Important Safety Notes

    Overview of climate control systems Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period Useful information during warm weather. This will speed up the cooling process and the desired vehicle This Operator's Manual describes all interior temperature will be reached more models and all standard and optional quickly.
  • Page 125 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for 2-zone automatic climate control Canada only Sets the temperature, left ( page 127) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 126) Defrosts the windshield ( page 128) Activates/deactivates the residual heat function ( page 130) Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( page 125)
  • Page 126 Overview of climate control systems USA only Sets the temperature, left ( page 127) Sets climate control to automatic ( page 126) Defrosts the windshield ( page 128) Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( page 128) Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( page 125) Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 129)

  • Page 127: Activating/Deactivating Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control systems for the front-passenger side as well. The Activating/deactivating cooling with indicator lamp in the á button goes out. air dehumidification Use the residual heat function if you want General notes to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 128: Indicator Lamp

    Operating the climate control systems To activate: press the ¿ button. is also activated. If desired, cooling with air dehumidification can be deactivated. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the To deactivate: press the ¿ button. ignition lock.

  • Page 129: Setting The Air Distribution

    Operating the climate control systems Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. ignition lock. Press the à button. Press the _ button repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display. Press the ñ...

  • Page 130: Defrosting The Windshield

    Operating the climate control systems Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the Switching the ZONE function on/off ignition lock. To activate: press the ¬ button. The indicator lamp in the ¬ button lights The climate control system switches to the following functions: cooling with air dehumidification on high airflow (depending on the outside...

  • Page 131: Defrosting The Windows

    Operating the climate control systems Rear window defroster Activating/deactivating WARNING Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could endanger you and others. MAX COOL is only operational when the engine is running. To activate: press the Ù button. The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
  • Page 132 Operating the climate control systems Air-recirculation mode deactivates Activating/deactivating air- automatically: recirculation mode after approximately five minutes at WARNING outside temperatures below At low outside temperatures, only switch over approximately 41 ‡ (5 †) to air-recirculation mode for brief periods. after approximately five minutes if Otherwise, the windows could fog up, thus cooling with air dehumidification is...

  • Page 133: Setting

    Setting the air vents will be activated. The blower runs at Setting the center air vents medium speed. To switch off: press the Ì button. The indicator lamp in the Ì button goes out. Residual heat is deactivated automatically: after approximately 30 minutes when the ignition is switched on if the battery voltage drops if the coolant temperature is too low...

  • Page 134: Setting The Vents

    Setting the air vents At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehumidification" function. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged. You can adjust the blower output of AIRSCARF vents : using the AIRSCARF button ( page 101).
  • Page 135 Useful information ......134 Breaking-in notes ......134 Driving ..........134 Automatic transmission ....143 Refueling ..........152 Parking ..........154 Driving tips ........156 Driving systems ........ 162...

  • Page 136: Useful Information

    1,000miles (1,500km). recommends that you use an authorized Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. throttle, during this period. Change gear in good time, before the tachometer needle is Ô of the way to the Driving red area of the tachometer.

  • Page 137: Start/Stop Button

    Driving SmartKey positions WARNING On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in SmartKey order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. WARNING It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or...
  • Page 138 Driving The Start/Stop button can be removed from the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. You do not have to remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle. You should, however, always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle.

  • Page 139: Starting The Engine

    Driving Starting procedure with the SmartKey Removing the Start/Stop button Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Shift the transmission to position P. The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P. You can also start the engine when the transmission is in position N.

  • Page 140: Pulling Away

    Driving Hill start assist Pulling away WARNING Automatic transmission Never leave the vehicle when it is being held WARNING by hill start assist. After approximately one It is dangerous to shift the automatic second, hill start assist will no longer brake transmission out of parking position P or your vehicle and it could roll away.
  • Page 141 Driving Deactivating (except for AMG vehicles) ! Always switch the ignition off and take the key with you when leaving the vehicle. Press button :. Indicator lamp ; and the ¤ symbol in General notes the multifunction display go out. Activating (except for AMG vehicles) Press button :.
  • Page 142 Driving Activating (AMG vehicles) the accelerator pedal, the engine starts automatically and the braking effect of the Press button :. HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the If one of the drive programs S, S+ or M is accelerator pedal carefully, as the engine active, the automatic transmission must be started first.
  • Page 143 Driving Shifting the transmission to position P does not start the engine.
  • Page 144 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 175). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start.

  • Page 145: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine temperature display is is no longer being cooled sufficiently. showing more than Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant 248 ‡...

  • Page 146: Engaging Park Position

    Automatic transmission When the vehicle is stationary, depress the Neutral brake pedal. Drive Push the selector lever forwards past the When you select a transmission position, the first point of resistance. selector lever subsequently returns to its original position. When reverse gear is engaged and the ECO start/stop function is switched on, the The current transmission position P, R, N or engine starts up automatically...

  • Page 147: Display

    Automatic transmission Using KEYLESS-GO: Transmission position and drive program display make sure that the ignition is switched on. when the vehicle is stationary, depress the Display in transmission positions P, R brake pedal and keep it depressed. and N engage park position P. release the brake pedal.

  • Page 148: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified Your style of driving influences how the specialist workshop, e.g. an automatic transmission shifts gear: authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. little throttle: early upshifts Reverse gear more throttle: late upshifts Only shift the transmission to R...

  • Page 149: Kickdown

    Automatic transmission Double-clutch function Program selector button When shifting down, the double-clutch Selecting drive program function is active regardless of the currently selected drive program. The double-clutch function reduces load change reactions and is conducive to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by the double-clutch function depends on the drive program selected.

  • Page 150: Setup

    The multifunction display shows the SETUP acceleration dynamics from a standstill in the AMG menu ( page 220). (SL 63 AMG only) Turn drive program selector switch : until Steering wheel paddle shifters the desired drive program is shown in the multifunction display.

  • Page 151: Automatic Drive Program

    Automatic transmission Driving situations Automatic drive program Drive program E is characterized by the = You can use the engine's braking following: effect. comfort-oriented engine and transmission 5 The braking effect of the engine can settings be utilized on downhill gradients or optimal fuel consumption resulting from when driving: the automatic transmission shifting up...

  • Page 152: Manual Drive Program

    Automatic transmission Derestricting the shift range AMG vehicles: turn the drive program selector until M( page 147) appears in the Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle multifunction display. shifter ;. The shift range is derestricted. Upshifting Clearing the shift range restriction Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter ( page 148).

  • Page 153: Manual Drive Program

    Automatic transmission Downshifting Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter ( page 148). The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. Maximum acceleration Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter until the transmission selects the optimum gear according to the speed. If you brake the vehicle or stop without shifting down, the automatic transmission will shift down to a gear that will allow the...

  • Page 154: Emergency Mode

    If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, immediately. Refueling pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury.

  • Page 155: Refueling

    Refueling For further information on fuel and fuel quality Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder page 561). bracket on the inside of filler flap ;. Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank and refuel. Refueling Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off.

  • Page 156: Switching Off

    Parking Problems with fuel and the fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 135).

  • Page 157: Parking

    Parking Vehicles with automatic transmission Engaging and releasing manually Vehicles with a SmartKey: move the transmission to position P. Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop button ( page 135).

  • Page 158: General

    Driving tips the engine is switched off, unless it is During braking: automatically switched off by the ECO a warning tone sounds. start/stop function. Please Release Parking Brake the driver's seat belt is not inserted in the message appears. belt buckle and the driver's door is open. the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy only) indicator lamp in the instrument...

  • Page 159: Comand

    Driving tips Pedals some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers to use mobile phones while driving. WARNING Only operate COMAND (Cockpit Management Make sure absolutely no objects are and Data System) in compliance with all legal obstructing the pedals' range of movement. requirements and when the road, weather and Keep the driver's footwell clear of all traffic conditions permit.

  • Page 160: Driving Tips

    If you must drive under these drive train. This type of damage is not conditions, drive only with at least one covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty. window fully open at all times. Heavy and light loads Certain engine systems are designed to keep...

  • Page 161: High-Performance Brake System

    Driving tips more quickly and protecting them against The AMG brake systems are designed for corrosion. heavy loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This will depend on: Limited braking performance on salt- speed treated roads braking force ambient conditions, e.g. temperature and WARNING humidity The layer of salt on the brake discs and the...

  • Page 162: Checking Brake Lining Thickness

    All checks and maintenance work on the brake system must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Have this work Front wheel carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the brake pads and brake fluid installed or replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.

  • Page 163: Driving On Flooded Roads

    Driving tips Hold test gauge A vertically on brake Winter driving disc : and slide measuring pin ; onto Important safety notes brake disc :. Check which color field ? the arrow on WARNING measuring pin ; is pointing to. If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, Green: the brake pad/lining thickness is ensure that snow is kept away from the...

  • Page 164: Driving System

    Driving systems General notes If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed: Cruise control maintains a constant road Shift the transmission to position N. speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and Drive particularly carefully on slippery road steep downhill gradients, especially if the surfaces.

  • Page 165: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Storing, maintaining and calling up a speed Storing and maintaining the speed Cruise control lever Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :. Remove your foot from the accelerator Cruise control lever pedal. Accelerate the vehicle to the desired The first time cruise control is activated, it speed.

  • Page 166: Cruise Control Cruise Control Lever

    Driving systems To adjust the set speed in 1 mph Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: increments (1 km/h increments): briefly you engage the electric parking brake. press the cruise control lever up : to the you are driving at less than 20 mph pressure point for a higher speed, or (30 km/h).
  • Page 167 Driving systems WARNING WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS distance is not a substitute The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take weather for the active intervention of the driver. It does conditions into account. Switch off the not detect pedestrians or stationary objects, DISTRONIC PLUS or do not switch it on if: nor can it detect, recognize or predict the roads are slippery or covered with snow or road's course or the movements of vehicles...
  • Page 168 Driving systems Deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: just enough to restore the preset speed or the preset distance to the vehicle in front. when changing to the right lane, if the vehicles in the left lane are driving slower WARNING when driving into a filter lane or an If you do not receive visual or acoustic expressway exit warning signals during a critical traffic...
  • Page 169 Driving systems Cruise control lever As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves, it can resemble the radar detectors of the responsible authorities. You can refer to the relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if questions are asked about this. USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
  • Page 170 Driving systems the front-passenger door must be closed. displayed, for example because it has changed lanes, DISTRONIC PLUS is the vehicle must not skid. deactivated. You will hear a warning tone if Activating while driving this is the case. If you do not fully release the accelerator DISTRONIC PLUS Passive pedal, the message appears in the multifunction...
  • Page 171 Driving systems If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove up : past the pressure point for a higher your foot from the brake pedal. speed, or down = for a lower speed. Every time the cruise control lever is Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards pressed up or down, the last speed stored you ;, or press it up : or down =.
  • Page 172 Driving systems you have switched on the corresponding approximately 1.5seconds when driving on turn signal. the traffic circle DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger approximately twelve seconds before of collision. reaching a freeway exit and approximately four seconds after the freeway exit If these conditions are fulfilled, your vehicle is accelerated.
  • Page 173 Driving systems front. The specified minimum distance is set stored. Otherwise, it sets the vehicle cruise using the control on the cruise control lever. speed to the previously stored value. The electric parking brake automatically secures the vehicle if DISTRONIC PLUS is Setting a speed activated and: WARNING...

  • Page 174: Distance

    Driving systems Setting the specified minimum distance DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instrument cluster WARNING Displays in the speedometer It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance.

  • Page 175: Deactivating

    Driving systems Distance Display Select the function using the on-board computer page 214). In the Assistance menu of the on-board computer, you can also activate or deactivate ® PRE-SAFE Brake ( page 214). Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Cruise control lever There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: Briefly press the cruise control lever...

  • Page 176: Distronic Plus

    Driving systems you pull the cruise control lever towards be particularly attentive. In such situations, you in order to pull away and the front- brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS is then passenger door is open. deactivated. the vehicle has skidded. Cornering, going into and coming out of a If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will bend...

  • Page 177: Hold Function

    Driving systems Other vehicles changing lanes example, the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short.

  • Page 178: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Activating the HOLD function The braking effect of the HOLD function is canceled and the vehicle could roll away if: the HOLD function is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. there is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply, e.g.
  • Page 179 RACE START is canceled. The multifunction RACE START is only available for the RACE START Not display shows the SL 63 AMG model. Possible See Operator's Manual message. Conditions for activation Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 180: Adaptive Damping System

    Driving systems (Canada: 50 km/h). Drive program S+ is SPORT The message appears in the activated. SPORT handling mode remains multifunction display. activated. The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in RACE START is deactivated immediately if sports mode ensures even better contact you release the accelerator pedal during with the road.

  • Page 181: Active Body Control (Except Amg Vehicles)

    Driving systems Setting raised level Active Body Control (except AMG vehicles) Vehicle level Important safety notes WARNING You can raise and lower the level of the stationary vehicle using the corresponding button. Someone could become trapped if the vehicle is raised or lowered. Make sure that the engine is running or that Therefore, make sure that nobody is in the it has been switched off by the ECO start/...

  • Page 182: Driving Conditions Menu In The Comand Display

    Driving systems The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you: The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road. are driving faster than approximately Select this mode if you favor a firmer 75 mph (120 km/h) suspension tuning.

  • Page 183: Active Body Control (Amg Vehicles)

    Driving systems You can display some driving systems and vehicle. Otherwise limbs, e.g. hands and feet, additional information in the COMAND could become trapped. display. Notes Make sure that the SmartKey is in position In order to reduce fuel consumption and 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 184: Vehicle Level

    Driving systems Setting the normal level Selecting sports tuning Make sure that the engine is running or that Make sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start/ it has been switched off by the ECO start/ stop function.

  • Page 185: Parktronic

    Driving systems Make sure that the engine is running or that PARKTRONIC it has been switched off by the ECO start/ Important safety notes stop function. If indicator lamp ; is lit: press WARNING button :. The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system. Indicator lamp ;...

  • Page 186: Range Of The Sensors

    Driving systems PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your care not to scratch or damage them vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper page 504). and four sensors in the rear bumper. Front sensors Range of the sensors Center approximately 40in (approximately 100cm) General notes Corners...

  • Page 187: Deactivating/Activating

    Driving systems Warning displays One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. Front area: following the sixth segment, you will hear an intermittent warning tone. From the seventh segment, you will hear a continuous warning tone for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 188: Active Parking Assist

    Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 189 Driving systems exiting a parking space. You may also use Active Parking Assist measures the parking PARKTRONIC ( page 183). When space as you drive past it. Any later changes PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active Parking to the parking space are not taken into Assist is also unavailable.
  • Page 190 Driving systems To cancel the procedure: press the by pressing the a button on the % button on the multifunction steering multifunction steering wheel. wheel or pull away. Active Parking Assist will only detect parking spaces: To park using Active Parking Assist: that are parallel to the direction of travel press the a button on the multifunction that are at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide...
  • Page 191 Driving systems Exiting a parking space Park Assist Active Select R Observe Surroundings message appears in WARNING the multifunction display. Active Parking Assist does not monitor street Drive forwards and back up according to traffic. In some cases, the vehicle will also the information shown in the multifunction take you onto sections of the oncoming lane display.

  • Page 192: Rear View Camera

    Driving systems Shift the transmission to position D or R as Active Parking Assist is canceled required while the vehicle is stationary. automatically if: Active Parking Assist immediately steers in parking using Active Parking Assist is no the other direction. longer possible.
  • Page 193 Driving systems view camera messages in the COMAND WARNING display. Under the following circumstances, the rear view camera will not function, or will function Activating/deactivating the rear view in a limited manner: camera if the trunk lid is open To activate: make sure that the SmartKey in heavy rain, snow or fog is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 194 Driving systems The guide lines are shown when the the distance, which increases the risk of transmission is in position R. impacting the objects. The distance specifications only apply to Even if the object you approach is directly on objects that are at ground level. the ground, do not approach the object any closer than the red guide line.
  • Page 195 Driving systems "Reverse parking" function Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle Backing up straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel Turning the steering wheel Red guide line for the vehicle width White guide line without turning the through the exterior mirror, for current steering wheel, vehicle width including steering wheel angle (dynamic)

  • Page 196: Attention Assist

    Driving systems Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly ATTENTION ASSIST in front of the parking space. Important safety notes The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as WARNING possible. The ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver.

  • Page 197: Active Driving Assistance Package

    Driving systems if you are predominantly driving slower ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than continue your journey and starts assessing 112 mph (180 km/h) your tiredness again if: if you are currently using COMAND or you switch off the engine.
  • Page 198 Driving systems Spot Assist also uses the forward-facing radar cause an accident and injure yourself and sensor system. others. Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a USA only: This device has been approved speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
  • Page 199 Driving systems diagram. For this purpose, Active Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors in the rear bumper. If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane.
  • Page 200 Driving systems When you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range, you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning. You then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes.

  • Page 201: Active Lane Keeping Assist

    Driving systems a driving safety system intervenes, e.g. the windshield is dirty, fogged up or ® ® or PRE-SAFE Brake. covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera. ® is switched off. the lane markings are worn away, dark or a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is covered up, e.g.
  • Page 202 Driving systems brakes can bring the vehicle back into the markings. An inappropriate brake application, original lane. e.g. after intentionally driving over a solid lane If you select on the on-board computer in marking, may be interrupted at any time by Display Unit Speed-/Odometer steering slightly in the opposite direction.
  • Page 203 Driving systems Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using A further lane-correcting brake the on-board computer; to do so, select application can only occur after your Standard or Adaptive( page 215). vehicle has returned to the original lane. Symbol : appears in the multifunction No lane-correcting brake application occurs display.
  • Page 205 Useful information ......204 Important safety notes ....204 Displays and operation ....205 Menus and submenus ...... 208 Display messages ......223 Warning and indicator lamps ..255...

  • Page 206: Useful Information

    31). operating safety. Have all required maintenance services and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to Important safety notes an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning WARNING messages. The driver's concentration must always be directed primarily at road traffic.

  • Page 207: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation Displays and operation Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Speedometer with segments ( page 206) Fuel gauge Tachometer ( page 206) Coolant temperature ( page 205) Multifunction display ( page 208) Instrument cluster lighting ( page 205) In daylight, the displays in the instrument Instrument lighting cluster are not lit.

  • Page 208: Operating The On-Board Computer

    Displays and operation Speedometer with segments vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. ! A display message is shown if the coolant Cruise control activated ( page 162): temperature is too high.

  • Page 209: Trip Menu

    Displays and operation Right control panel You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using Rejects or ends a call the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Exits phone book/redial memory Left control panel Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory Calls up the menu and menu bar Adjusts the volume...

  • Page 210: Menu Overview

    Menus and submenus Multifunction display Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu. Operating the on-board computer page 206). Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you can call up the following menus: Trip menu (...

  • Page 211: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Trip computer "From start" or "From Displaying the range and current fuel reset" consumption Approximate range Example: trip computer "From start" Distance Current fuel consumption (not for AMG vehicles) Time Average speed Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
  • Page 212 Menus and submenus Resetting values Route guidance active No change of direction announced Example: resetting the trip computer "From start" Press the = or ; button on the Distance to the destination Trip steering wheel to select the menu. Distance to the next change of direction Press the 9 or : button to select the Current street function that you wish to reset.

  • Page 213: Audio Menu

    Menus and submenus Change of direction announced with a Audio menu lane recommendation Selecting a radio station Road into which the change of direction Waveband leads Distance to change of direction and visual Station frequency with memory position distance display Station ;...

  • Page 214: Telephone Menu

    Menus and submenus Operating audio player or data carrier Video DVD operation Example: CD/DVD changer display Example: CD/DVD changer display Current CD in the CD/DVD changer Current DVD in the CD/DVD changer Current title Current scene Audio data from various audio devices or Switch on COMAND ( page 275).

  • Page 215: Accepting A Call

    Menus and submenus Dialing a number from the phone book Switch on the mobile phone (see the separate operating instructions). Press the = or ; button on the Switch on COMAND ( page 275). steering wheel to select the menu. ®...

  • Page 216: Activating/Deactivating

    Menus and submenus ® Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE Assistance menu Brake Introduction ® PRE-SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. Press the = or ; button on the DriveAssist steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 or : button to select PRE-SAFE Brake.

  • Page 217: Instrument Cluster Submenu

    Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating Active Blind Serv In the menu, you have the following Spot Assist options: call up display messages ( page 223) Press the = or ; button on the restart the tire pressure loss warning DriveAssist steering wheel to select the system ( page 533) menu.

  • Page 218: Permanent Display

    Menus and submenus Light submenu You can determine whether the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or Setting the daytime running lamps kilometers. This function is not available in Canada. Press the = or ; button on the Press the = or ; button on the Settings steering wheel to select the Sett.

  • Page 219: Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist On/Off

    Menus and submenus Setting the ambient lighting color Press the a button to confirm. Press the = or ; button on the Press the : or 9 button to select the Sett. steering wheel to select the menu. Surround Lighting: function.

  • Page 220: Vehicle Submenu

    Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating the acoustic side marker lamps locking verification signal surround lighting in the exterior mirrors If you switch on the Acoustic Lock function, Activating/deactivating the interior an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the lighting delayed switch-off vehicle.

  • Page 221: Convenience Submenu

    Menus and submenus Easy FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in Press : or 9 to select the any non-approved way. Entry/Exit function. Easy Entry/Exit If the function is Any unauthorized modification to this activated, the vehicle steering wheel is device could void the user’s authority to displayed in red in the multifunction operate the equipment.

  • Page 222: Racetimer

    Menus and submenus ® SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the AMG displays SPORT handling mode. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the menu.
  • Page 223 Menus and submenus Displaying the intermediate time the SmartKey to position 2 or 3 and then press a to confirm Start, timing is continued. Resetting the current lap Stop the RACETIMER. Reset Lap. Press = or ; to select Press a to reset the lap time to "0”. Interm.
  • Page 224 Menus and submenus This function is shown if you have stored at least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the menu. Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evaluation is shown.

  • Page 225: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages Introduction General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.

  • Page 226: Display Message

    Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability ® Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and Currently hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. Unavailable See ®...
  • Page 227 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase. ® ® If ESP is not operational, ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
  • Page 228 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. Inoperative See ® BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may also have failed. Operator's Manual In addition, the ÷...
  • Page 229 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds. You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake ( page 155). The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. (USA The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
  • Page 230 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the electric parking brake manually.
  • Page 231 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or release the electric parking brake, the red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.

  • Page 232: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights (USA only) (Canada You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the only) ignition was switched off. Turn On the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 233: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE ® PRE-SAFE Brake is deactivated or temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Functions Currently Limited the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grill is dirty. See Operator's function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. Manual the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
  • Page 234 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument SRS Malfunction cluster. Service Required WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
  • Page 235 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front Passenger The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are Airbag Enabled enabled during the journey, even though: See Operator's a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the Manual system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 236 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary system checks have been completed. Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the multifunction display. If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occupied again.

  • Page 237: Lights

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the multifunction display. Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary system checks have been completed. Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the multifunction display.
  • Page 238 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Front Left page 117). Turn Signal or  Check Front Right Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Turn Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is defective.

  • Page 239: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand license plate lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself License Plate Lamp page 117). Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Check Left Fog page 117).

  • Page 240: Engine

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The light sensor is defective. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Auto Lamp Function Inoperative The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Switch Off Lights Turn the light switch to Ã.
  • Page 241 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Turn WARNING Engine Off Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.

  • Page 242: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes are: a defective alternator a torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 243: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.

  • Page 244: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABC is malfunctioning. The display message is shown continuously. WARNING The suspension tuning characteristics are thus affected. There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Make only slight steering movements.

  • Page 245: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Act. Lane Keep. Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily Assist Currently inoperative. Possible causes are: Unavailable See the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty. Operator's Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

  • Page 246: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist is defective. Assist Inoperative The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened.
  • Page 247 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are: Currently Unavailable See the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty Operator's Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.

  • Page 248: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise Control Cruise control is defective. Inoperative A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled. --- mph You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for example.

  • Page 249: Tires

    Display messages Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. Tire Pressure A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 250 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tire Pressure The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. Monitor The tire pressure monitor is deactivated. Inoperative No Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. Wheel Sensors The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes.
  • Page 251 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Correct The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Tire Pressure Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( page 534).

  • Page 252: Vehicle

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. WARNING Tire Press. Check Tire Pressure With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the following hazards: they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.

  • Page 253: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Apply Brake to You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to Shift position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal. from 'P' Depress the brake pedal. Vehicle The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N or D.

  • Page 254: Display Message

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The trunk partition is open. Close the trunk partition ( page 89). Trunk Partition Open The power steering is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. Power Steering Malfunction See WARNING Operator's Manual You will need to use more force to steer.

  • Page 255: Keyless-Go

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Start Engine See The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The Operator's Manual roof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons. You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten minutes.
  • Page 256 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. Â A warning tone also sounds. Key Not Detected  If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle (red display message) centrally or start the engine.

  • Page 257: Indicator Lamps Overview

    Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps overview Low-beam headlamps page 109) Turn signals ( page 112) High-beam headlamps page 112) Front fog lamps page 111) Seat belts ( page 256) $ (USA) Brakes ( page 257) J (Canada) Brakes ( page 257)

  • Page 258: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps Safety Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. ü The red seat belt Fasten your seat belt ( page 51). warning lamp lights up The warning lamp goes out.

  • Page 259: Brakes

    Warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. J (Canada only) WARNING The red brake system The braking effect may be impaired. warning lamp comes on There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 260 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP , EBD ® (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE The yellow ABS warning ® lamp is lit while the PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist are therefore engine is running.

  • Page 261: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, ® ® ® BAS PLUS, ESP , PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD The yellow ABS warning function and hill start assist are also unavailable, for example. lamp is lit while the engine is running.

  • Page 262: Sport Handling Mode

    Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
  • Page 263 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å ® ® ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a malfunction. ® The yellow ESP ®...

  • Page 264: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions $ (USA only) The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or defective. ! (Canada only) Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying The red indicator lamp attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 265: Check Engine Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a malfunction, for example: The yellow Check in the engine management Engine warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
  • Page 266 Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator warning lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be while the engine is malfunctioning.

  • Page 267: Distance Warning

    Warning and indicator lamps Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes ( page 498). If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked.

  • Page 268: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Warning and indicator lamps Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires. USA only: The yellow tire pressure WARNING monitor warning lamp With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the (pressure loss/ following hazards: malfunction) is lit.
  • Page 269 Useful information ......268 Operating safety ....... 268 At a glance ......... 271 System settings ........ 289 Navigation ......... 295 Telephone .......... 357 Online and Internet functions ..385 Audio ..........411 Video ..........452 SIRIUS Weather ........ 461...

  • Page 270: Useful Information

    We recommend that you always have Supplement C to OET65. maintenance work on electronic components This equipment has very low levels of RF carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz energy that is deemed to comply without Center. maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

  • Page 271: Operating Safety

    Benz recommends that you use an to operate the equipment. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to Canada only: The wireless devices of this safety or on safety-related systems must...
  • Page 272 Operating safety Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks 1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, of DOLBY Laboratories. and Werner Lemberg. ® ® BabySmart™, ESP and PRE-SAFE NetFront™ registered trademarks of Daimler AG. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of This product contains NetFront Browser Prince.

  • Page 273: At A Glance

    At a glance authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have the video function any questions about equipment or operation. the system settings the online and Internet functions and the Digital Operator's Manual Function restrictions You can call up the main functions:...

  • Page 274: Cleaning Instructions

    At a glance Display overview Example display for radio Status bar To call up the audio menu Main function bar Display/selection window Radio menu bar Status bar : shows the time and the current settings for telephone operation. The main functions – navigation, audio, telephone and video – feature additional menus. This is indicated by triangle ;.

  • Page 275: Comand Controller

    At a glance Operation have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth. The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean the display screen, when necessary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays.

  • Page 276: Buttons On The Comand Controller

    At a glance Buttons on the COMAND controller Seat function button You can use button = to call up the following Overview seat functions: Multicontour seat (with 4-way lumbar support) Active multicontour seat (dynamic seat and massage function) Balance (seat heating distribution) More information on the seat functions page 286).
  • Page 277 At a glance Slide ZV the COMAND controller and triangle : appears next to the entry in the switch to main function bar :. main function bar. You can now select an associated menu. System Select in the main function bar by The example describes how to call up the turning cVd the COMAND controller and audio menu from audio CD mode (an audio...

  • Page 278: Displaying The Image

    At a glance Climate control status display Example settings for the defrost function (top) and for the climate mode in automatic mode To hide the display: turn or press the COMAND controller. The climate status display in the COMAND display Press one of the buttons on COMAND.

  • Page 279: Multifunction Steering Wheel Adjusting The Volume

    At a glance Adjusting the volume Rear View Camera Select and press W to confirm. Adjusting the volume for the audio or Activation by R gear Select and press video source W to confirm. Turn the q control knob The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status.

  • Page 280: Bass, Setting

    At a glance Adjusting the sound settings Treble Bass Select in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller Calling up the sound menu and press W to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 281: Audio Dvd

    At a glance optimum surround sound in the vehicle interior ( page 279). Bang & Olufsen sound system page 280) Both sound systems are available for the following operating modes: radio (FM only) satellite radio ® ® harman/kardon Logic 7 Surround audio CD Sound system...
  • Page 282 At a glance Bang & Olufsen sound system ® ® Logic7 Logic7 Select turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on your selection, surround sound is switched on or off and the menu is exited. To exit the menu without saving: press the % back button or slide XVY the COMAND controller.

  • Page 283: Entering Characters

    At a glance Surround-sound playback does not function for mono signal sources, such as the medium wave range (MW) in radio mode. On some stereo recordings, the sound characteristics may differ from conventional stereo playback. Character entry (telephony) Current position of the sound setting Example: entering characters For the optimum musical enjoyment, you can focus the sound image precisely on one seat.

  • Page 284: Changing The Character Set

    At a glance Storing an entry Other input menu functions: to delete a character/entry ( page 283) After making an entry in the input menu to switch between upper/lower-case page 370): select the ¬ symbol in letters ( page 282) the character bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to to change the character set (...

  • Page 285: Deleting

    At a glance Moving the cursor to the next data field Character entry (navigation) General information Character entry is explained in the following NEW YORK sections using as an example for entering a city. If you want to use the address entry menu to enter a city, a street or a house number, for example, COMAND offers you: a list with a character bar (option 1)
  • Page 286 At a glance Entering characters using the number Character bar keypad To cancel an entry To enter the letter N: press the p List number button twice in quick succession. Entering characters using the character The character appears at the bottom of the display when the key is pressed.
  • Page 287 At a glance Option 2: city list as selection list Select the 2 symbol and press and hold W the COMAND controller until the entire entry has been deleted. To cancel an entry: select the & symbol in the bottom left of the character bar and press W to confirm.

  • Page 288: Active Multicontour Seat

    At a glance Multicontour seat Seat functions Overview Overview The contour of the driver's seat and front- Using the T button next to the COMAND passenger seat backrests can be individually controller or the Seat menu item in the adjusted to provide optimum support for your system menu, you can call up the following back.
  • Page 289 At a glance Adjusting the seat backrest side bolsters Vertical: to move the point of greatest lumbar support up or down Horizontal: to adjust the amount of support Slide ZVÆ or XVY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. To exit the menu: press the % back button.

  • Page 290: Massage Function

    At a glance Massage function The Balance function controls the distribution of heat on the seat backrest and cushion. The Balance function influences the currently set heating level of the seat heating page 100). Select the seat ( page 286). Balance Select by turning cVd the...

  • Page 291: Setting

    System settings Display design Select the seat ( page 286). Select Reset All by turning cVd the Your COMAND display features optimized COMAND controller and press W to designs for operation during daytime and confirm. night-time hours. You can set the design by A query appears.

  • Page 292: Time Zone

    System settings standard time are lost. Switching between Abbreviation Meaning summer and standard time ( page 290). Day/Month/Year The following navigation system functions (date format) require the time, time zone and summer/ standard time to be set correctly in order HH/MM Hours/Minutes to work properly:...

  • Page 293: System Settings

    System settings Calling up/exiting the display Calling up drive status regulator (ABC) Press W. In the system menu, slide ZV the COMAND controller up until the display/ selection window is selected. Slide XVY the COMAND controller repeatedly until the drive status regulator (ABC) appears.

  • Page 294: Settings

    System settings ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. ® Activating/deactivating Bluetooth Press W. Press W. Settings Select by turning cVd the The system menu appears. COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Settings Select by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to...

  • Page 295: Favorites Button

    System settings Detour Menu: you can call up the Detour Select the language by turning cVd the menu and then avoid a section of the route COMAND controller and press W to and recalculate the route ( page 326). confirm. COMAND loads the selected language and Compass Screen: you can call up the...

  • Page 296: Reset Function

    System settings All Data Select and press W to confirm. This function exports all the data to the selected disc. Select the data type and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous entry, select the data type for the export O or not ª. Continue Select and press W to confirm.

  • Page 297: Navigation

    Navigation If you select Yes, a prompt will appear again digital map. Digital maps do not cover all asking whether you really wish to reset. areas nor all routes in an area. For example, Select and press W to confirm. a route may have been diverted or the direction of a one-way street may have If you select Yes, a message will be shown.

  • Page 298: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Navigation 2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes inactive. When the restriction is active, certain entries cannot be made. This will be indicated by the fact that certain menu items are grayed out and cannot be selected. The following entries are not possible, for example: entering the destination city and street entering a destination via the map...

  • Page 299: Car Pool Lanes

    Navigation RDS-TMC is not available in all countries. Basic settings You can select the following route types: Setting route type and route options Fast Route: COMAND calculates a route with the shortest (minimized) journey time. Dynamic Traffic Route: same route Fast Route.

  • Page 300: Entering A Destination By Address

    Navigation Carpool lanes may only be used under certain conditions. Normally you can use these lanes when two or more occupants are traveling in the vehicle. However, there are lanes that can only be used when three or four occupants (e.g.

  • Page 301: Address Entry Menu

    Navigation Example: after you enter the state/province, You can only enter those cities, streets, the Map, No., Center, Intersection, Save ZIP codes etc. that are stored on the digital Start menu items are not available. The map. This means that for some countries, ZIP code you cannot enter ZIP codes, for example.
  • Page 302 Navigation City list with character bar Street list with character bar Option 1: city list with the character bar Option 1: street list with character bar YORK. Character entry, using city Enter BROADWAY. Character entry, using Enter input as an example ( page 283).
  • Page 303 Navigation Select an entry by turning cVd the COMAND controller. Irrespective of the option, press W to confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The street has now been entered. Entering a house number Entering a house number will delete a previously entered intersection.
  • Page 304 Navigation Option 1: ZIP code list with character bar Enter a ZIP code. Character entry, using city input as an example ( page 283). City center list with character bar Option 1: center list with character bar Enter a center. Character entry, using city input as an example ( page 283).

  • Page 305: Starting Route Calculation

    Navigation sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and Irrespective of the option, press W to press W to confirm. confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. The You will see the intersection list either with intersection selected has been entered. the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2).

  • Page 306: Selecting A Destination From The Destination Memory

    Navigation Option 2: proceed as described under Once the route has been calculated, route guidance begins. "Option 1". A prompt appears asking whether the If the vehicle is not on a digitized road, the current home address should be following is displayed: overwritten.

  • Page 307: Destinations

    Navigation Option 1: destination memory list with Irrespective of the option, press W to character bar confirm your selection. The address entry menu appears again. "My address" has been entered. Start To start route calculation: select and press W to confirm. Entering a destination from the list of last destinations To switch to navigation mode: press the...

  • Page 308: Entering A Destination Using The Map

    Navigation Entering a destination using the map To set the map scale: as soon as you turn cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar Calling up the map appears. To switch to navigation mode: press the Turn cVd until the desired scale is set. Ø...

  • Page 309: Entering An Intermediate Stop

    Navigation Destination COMAND controller and pressing W to Select in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the confirm. COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. Using Geo-Coordinates Select press W to confirm. Intermediate stop categories An entry menu appears. Option 1: the route does not have an You can now enter the latitude and longitude intermediate stop.

  • Page 310: Entering

    Navigation To select a category: select a category by COMAND controller and pressing W to turning cVd the COMAND controller and confirm. press W to confirm. Stopover Select and press W to confirm. COMAND first searches in the selected Select Delete Stopover and press W to category for destinations along the route.
  • Page 311 Navigation Confirm the symbol for waypoint 1 by Selection Action pressing W the COMAND controller. Using Map Enter a destination using the map page 306). Using Geo- Enter a Coordinates destination using the geo- coordinates page 306). When the entry is complete, the waypoint Confirm with the COMAND controller appears.

  • Page 312: Entering A Point Of Interest

    Navigation To store the waypoint in the destination You can use this menu item to delete a Presets memory: select with the waypoint directly after entry. COMAND controller and press W to Accepting waypoints for the route confirm. Once you have accepted the waypoint, it is entered in the waypoint menu.
  • Page 313 Navigation To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Destination Select in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. From POIs Select and press W to confirm.

  • Page 314: Search

    Navigation Defining the position for the point of interest search Selection Characteristic Instructions Near Near Destination Entry is only possible Select from the POI Destination when route guidance is menu and press W to confirm. active. Select a POI category ( page 313).

  • Page 315: List

    Navigation Searching by point of interest category Point of interest search near the current position (example) POI category list The example shows a search after selection Calling up the POI menu Rest Area of the entry. After entering a city, the POI category list The POI search is canceled when 50 POIs appears after choosing the menu item have been found.

  • Page 316: Point Of Interest List With Character Bar

    Navigation The search results display the following The example has been selected in the & RESTAURANT information: POI category. Further information on searching via POI categories an arrow that shows the linear direction to page 313). the point of interest Select the POI in the POI list by turning the linear distance to the point of interest cVd the COMAND controller and press...
  • Page 317 Navigation the search, the POI list with character bar appears ( page 312). Depending on your selection, you can select all available points of interest on the digital map or the points of interest in the vicinity of the selected position. Proceed as described in "Searching for a phone book entry"...

  • Page 318: Settings

    Navigation on the map varies according to the icon. Personal points of interest You can select the icons that you want Settings COMAND to display ( page 344). If no points of interest are available, you will Calling up the "Personal POIs" menu see a message to this effect.
  • Page 319 Navigation Call up the "Personal POIs" menu the corresponding category must be page 316). activated for this. Select Display Personal POIs On Map Call up the "Personal POIs" menu in the menu and press W to confirm. page 316). You can select different categories. In the "Personal POIs"...

  • Page 320: Saving

    Navigation Call up the "Personal POIs" menu Select and press W to confirm. page 316). If you select Yes, the category will be deleted. In the "Personal POIs" menu, select Manage Categories For Personal If you select No, the process will be POIs and press W to confirm.

  • Page 321: Selecting As The Destination

    Navigation personal POIs have their own icon and are The crosshair position is saved in the COMAND filed in the category. scrolling map function ( page 343). Option 2 Selecting as the destination Insert the SD memory card ( page 424). To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø...
  • Page 322 Navigation If route guidance has not been activated, route calculation for the personal point of interest will start immediately. Select and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, the personal POI is accepted as the destination. If you select No, the process will be canceled.

  • Page 323: Route Guidance

    "Send" dialog downloaded in the same order as they are window. sent. Click "Send". If you own several Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with an mbrace subscriber Calling up destination addresses account: each destination address can be downloaded by each vehicle associated with the e-mail address registered for your mbrace account.

  • Page 324: Change Of Direction Phase

    Navigation Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated ( page 303). COMAND guides you to your destination by means of navigation announcements in the form of audible navigation announcements and route guidance displays. The route guidance displays can only be seen if the display is switched to navigation mode.

  • Page 325: Presentation

    Navigation Now turn right In the example, the Route (highlighted in blue, shown in both announcement is made 150 ft. before the the left and right displays) change of direction. Point at which the change of direction The display is split into two halves, as in the takes place (light blue dot, shown in both announcement phase.
  • Page 326 Navigation Display and description of lane Graphic representation of the distance to recommendations the next change of direction Distance to the next change of direction Lane Night Possible lane (light blue) design design Recommended lane (dark blue) Recommended lane Dark Light Lane not recommended (gray) blue...
  • Page 327 Navigation HOV or carpool lanes To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Switching navigation announcements on/off To switch off: press the 8 button during an announcement.

  • Page 328: Route Guidance Canceling

    Navigation Announcing street names Destination or area of destination reached If the function is switched on, the name of the street which you are turning into is When you reach your destination, COMAND announced. displays a checkered flag and route guidance is automatically ended.

  • Page 329: Alternative Route

    Navigation Selecting an alternative route With the "Alternative route" function, routes other than the original one can be calculated. Routes 1 to 3 are calculated with the current settings for the route type and route options and are shown with a dark blue line page 297).

  • Page 330: Estimated Time Of Arrival

    Navigation To start route guidance using the for the intermediate stop, if they are part of Start selected alternative route: select the route. and press W to confirm. If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND COMAND begins route guidance on the and a phone number is included in the selected alternative route.

  • Page 331: Recording

    Navigation Route demonstration Example: route demonstration stopped Road name and city display when route You can see the route before starting your demonstration has been stopped journey. This function is only available when Distance of the crosshair from current the vehicle is stationary. vehicle position To switch on navigation mode: press the To get to the current vehicle position:...
  • Page 332 Navigation Calling up the Routes menu cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Displaying and editing the recorded route Insert the SD memory card ( page 424). To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. Insert the SD memory card ( page 424).

  • Page 333: Off-Road

    Navigation Start Delete To begin route calculation: select To delete a route: select in the in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. controller and press W to confirm. COMAND attempts to align the recorded A prompt appears asking whether the route route with the digital map.
  • Page 334 Navigation Route guidance to a destination that is not COMAND is also able to guide you to a on a digitized road destination even from an off-road location. At the start of the route guidance, you will see Off Mapped Road message, an arrow and the distance to the destination.

  • Page 335: Real-Time Traffic Reports

    Navigation To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND As soon as the system can assign the vehicle position to the map again, route guidance Full Screen controller and, when the continues in the usual way. menu item is shown, press W to confirm. The map can be seen in the full-screen display.
  • Page 336 Navigation Symbol for real-time traffic reports Warning (red) On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area. Traffic reports: symbol appears with the warning entry type Traffic incident (yellow) On the map: symbol appears at the beginning of the affected route section if route guidance is active and the route leads through an affected area.

  • Page 337: Calling Up A List

    Navigation Displaying real-time traffic reports List when route guidance is active Calling up a list To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Traffic Select by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 338: Reading Out Traffic Reports

    Navigation Example: traffic report Traffic Symbol Information Select turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Messages Depending on your selection: On Route All Messages Report 8 of 16 for the road affected Example: details on traffic symbol information Report text To continue highlighting traffic symbols, Road, area or region affected by traffic...

  • Page 339: Destination Memory

    Navigation To show the menu: press W the COMAND Dynamic Route The route types Dynamic Route Only After Request take controller. all relevant traffic messages into account Traffic Select by turning cVd the when calculating a route ( page 297). COMAND controller and press W to Dynamic If you have set the route type...

  • Page 340: Entry As A Home Address

    Navigation Adopting an address book entry as a My Address entry is listed as the first home address entry in the destination memory. To switch on navigation mode: press the My Address Select by turning cVd the Ø function button. COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 341 Navigation To select an address book entry: After destination entry proceed as described in "Searching for an The destination has been entered and is address book entry" ( page 379). shown in the address entry menu To confirm the selection: press W the page 299).

  • Page 342: Address Book Entry

    Navigation Selecting storing options Select a category, e.g. Home, and press W to confirm. Once you have chosen one of the following options for storing a destination, you can The input menu appears with data fields specify storage options: and the character bar. After destination entry ( page 339) During route guidance (...

  • Page 343: Previous Destinations (Navigation)

    Navigation If you select No, the process will be If the selected address book entry already contains navigable address data, a prompt canceled. will appear asking whether you wish to If the navigable address data for the overwrite the existing data. destination being deleted is also assigned to an address book entry, COMAND will Select...

  • Page 344: Notes

    Navigation Storing the crosshair position in the list Map operation and map settings of previous destinations General notes A crosshair appears on the map if you have Company logos displayed on the map are moved the map manually ( page 343). You trademarks of the respective companies and can store the crosshair position as a used solely for the purpose of indicating the...

  • Page 345: Map Settings

    Navigation Moving the map Position Select in the navigation system menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd Showing the crosshair the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Vehicle Position Map Select and press W to confirm or, if the crosshair is shown, press the % back button.

  • Page 346: Heading

    Navigation Navi Setting the map orientation Select in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. controller. Map Settings Select and press W to Navi Select in the main function bar by...

  • Page 347: Information In The Display

    Navigation POI Symbols On Map Select and press The list shows all symbols that are W to confirm. contained on the digital map across all countries. However, not all points of The following settings are possible: interest are available in all countries. As a Default Symbols result, certain point of interest symbols Symbol display determined by the factory...

  • Page 348: Road Display

    Navigation Current vehicle position: longitude coordinates Number of GPS satellites currently being used There must be sufficient GPS reception for all displays to be shown. If this is not the case, the display will be grayed out. Height Arrival time/distance to destination display display : may vary from the actual value, Symbol for destination because the navigation system uses the GPS...

  • Page 349: Freeway Information

    Navigation Select Never, When Off-Road When When driving on the highway, you can see the Route Guidance Inactive and press W following information on the right of the display: to confirm. The selected setting is accepted. the nearest gas stations the nearest rest areas, etc.
  • Page 350 Navigation Navi To show the menu: press W the COMAND Select in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller. controller and press W to confirm. Navi Select in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND Map Settings Select and press W to...

  • Page 351: Avoiding An Area

    Navigation Traffic Information On Map Select The calculated route may include an area to press W to confirm. be avoided if: Incidents Speed & Flow Select and/or your destination is located in such an area. Free Flow and/or and press W to the route uses roads that lead through an confirm.

  • Page 352: List Of Areas

    Navigation Defining further areas Destination memory ( page 304) List of categories for personal POIs Calling up the list of areas page 319) To switch on navigation mode: press the Select the desired destination or personal Ø function button. POI and press W to confirm. To show the menu: press W the COMAND When the destination address is displayed, controller.
  • Page 353 Navigation Using Map, From Memory From To adjust the size of the area: turn Select Personal POIs and press W to confirm. cVd the COMAND controller. Using Map, the map with the If you select The area is enlarged or reduced. crosshair appears.

  • Page 354: Compass Function

    W to confirm. The map data version number is shown. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Example: compass Current direction of travel Current height above average sea level (rounded)

  • Page 355: Updating

    Information about new versions of the digital canceled. map can be obtained from an authorized Enter the activation code. Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the After entering the activation code digital map updated there with a DVD, or you correctly, COMAND starts updating the can update it yourself.
  • Page 356 Navigation To confirm the message: press W the COMAND controller. Take the DVD out of the slot.
  • Page 357 Navigation Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND is unable to Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more continue route than two hours. guidance after the "Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle. journey has been "Continuing route guidance"...
  • Page 358 The navigation system will be operational again until it has to access the faulty area of the hard drive once more. The message will then reappear. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You see a message The DVD containing the digital map cannot be used for the update.

  • Page 359: Telephone

    Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND asks for an The digital map is secured with an activation code. activation code during Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. the map update. Telephone when weather, road and traffic conditions permit. General notes Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 360: Telephony

    Telephone Slide XVY or ZVÆ Enter the number on COMAND page 365). Press W Press 6. using the 6 or ~ button and using The telephone makes the connection. the telephone keypad on COMAND Wait until the emergency call center using the 6 or ~ button on the answers and describe the emergency multifunction steering wheel...

  • Page 361: Searching For A Mobile Phone

    ® Bluetooth -capable mobile phones to COMAND on the Internet at http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (for USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada). ® Bluetooth telephones list Some displays (e.g.
  • Page 362 Telephone Search for Phone from Select list. In this case, start a new search to Vehicle and press the W button to ® update the Bluetooth telephone list. confirm. Authorizing (registering) a mobile phone A message appears. Start Search Select and press the W button to confirm.

  • Page 363: External Authorization

    Telephone Mercedes-Benz recommends de- authorization in COMAND and on the mobile phone ( page 362). Subsequent authorization may otherwise fail. To enter a passkey in COMAND: press the number keys in turn. Select the digits in the digit bar one by one by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm.

  • Page 364: De-Authorizing

    De-authorizing (de-registering) a mobile ® Start the Bluetooth search on the mobile phone phone; see the mobile phone operating Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- instructions. authorization in COMAND and on the mobile Bluetooth) on the Select COMAND phone. Subsequent authorization may mobile phone.

  • Page 365: Telephone Basic Menu

    Telephone ® Telephone basic menu (Bluetooth Before re-authorizing the mobile phone, interface) you should also delete the device name Bluetooth from your mobile phone's Basic menu display ® Bluetooth list. Displaying connection details Press the % function button on COMAND. Connect Device Select in the telephone...

  • Page 366: Incoming Call

    Find out more about the optimum settings for your mobile Telephone operation phone online at Incoming call http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz Accepting a call Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).

  • Page 367: Making A Call

    Telephone To make a call: select ° in the character If the phone number of the caller is transferred, it appears in the display. If there bar and press W to confirm. is an entry for the caller in the phone book, you will also see the name.

  • Page 368: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Telephone Option 2: Switching the hands-free microphone on/ Call up the telephone basic menu This function is also available during an active page 363). phone call. Call Lists Select by sliding VÆ and Call up the telephone basic menu turning cVd the COMAND controller and page 363).
  • Page 369 Telephone characters in the character bar and press The system behavior after accepting the W to confirm each one. incoming call depends on your mobile phone. The mobile phone supports the call waiting ® Press the corresponding key on the function (via Bluetooth ) when: COMAND number keypad.

  • Page 370: Calling Up

    Telephone using the call lists ( page 372) You can also make a further call in COMAND page 367). using speed dial ( page 365) Call waiting Using the phone book You can switch back and forth between calls with this function. The function is available if Introduction your mobile phone supports the toggling The phone book displays the names and...
  • Page 371 Telephone Searching for a phone book entry Enter the character using the character bar page 281). Using the character bar You determine the first letter of the entry you are looking for with the first character you enter. Select a character by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 372: Creating A New Entry

    Telephone Deleting an entry from the phone book To select a phone number: the G symbol indicates that an entry contains more than If the entry contains only phone numbers, it one phone number. is deleted from the phone book and address Select a phone book entry with the G book.
  • Page 373 Telephone Select a category for the phone, e.g. will appear. You can then choose whether Mobile, and press W to confirm. to overwrite one of the existing numbers. Continue Select and press W to confirm. Select and press W to confirm. The input menu with data fields appears.

  • Page 374: Book

    Telephone Calls Received Calls may not be listed on your mobile phone, Select Dialed depending on the model. by turning cVd and press W to confirm. If no mobile phone is connected, then the The corresponding list appears. Call Lists menu item is grayed out and cannot be selected.
  • Page 375 Telephone Save Adding information to an address book Select and press W to confirm. entry New Entry Select and press W to confirm. For incoming calls from a person who is not Select a category for the number, e.g. in the address book, COMAND displays the Home, and press W to confirm.

  • Page 376: Call Lists

    Telephone If you select No, the process will be Option 1: canceled. Search for a phone book entry in the phone Select the number to be overwritten in the book ( page 369). list by turning cVd the COMAND controller If an entry has several phone numbers, and press W to confirm.

  • Page 377: Text Messages (Sms)

    Telephone Speed Dial Preset List Select the speed dial preset by turning Select cVd the COMAND controller and press turning cVd the COMAND controller and W to confirm. press W to confirm. The phone book entry is saved in the speed The speed dial list appears.

  • Page 378: Inbox

    Telephone Text message read-aloud function This may occur in exceptional cases, for example when using certain mobile Settings for the read-aloud function: phones/brackets and if the mobile phone language ( page 292) inbox holds a large number of text speed ( page 291) messages.

  • Page 379: Deleting

    Telephone Displaying details and phone numbers Press W the COMAND controller and select Use. COMAND can also show a shortened sender display in full. Select Call. The telephone makes the call. Select a text message in the text message inbox by turning cVd the COMAND It is possible that a highlighted numerical controller.

  • Page 380: Using The Telephone

    Telephone Delete Select and press W to confirm. you disconnect the mobile phone from COMAND. Contacts that have previously A deletion prompt appears. been available can be displayed as soon as Select and press W to confirm. the mobile phone is reconnected. If you select Yes, the text message is COMAND downloads the contacts again so deleted.
  • Page 381 Telephone d Phone book entry on the mobile phone Entry with voice tag For more symbols, see the symbol overview page 369). Find an entry ( page 369). Creating a new entry in the address book You can enter address data directly into the Address book with address book entry ¥...

  • Page 382: Back Button

    Telephone Option 2: search for an address book entry Starting route guidance to an address page 379). Select the address data field by turning Select the list symbol to the right of the cVd the COMAND controller and press entry by sliding VY the COMAND W to confirm.

  • Page 383: Starting Route Guidance

    Telephone Option 2: call up the detailed view for an Press W the COMAND controller to address book entry ( page 380). confirm. Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND Select the list symbol to the right of the controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 384: Voice Tag

    Telephone Adding or changing a voice tag Display details for an address book entry page 380). Search for an address book entry with or Select the address data field by turning without a voice tag (¦) ( page 379). cVd the COMAND controller and press Select the list symbol to the right of the W to confirm.

  • Page 385: Importing Contacts

    Telephone Importing phone book entries Source Conditions This function allows you to store phone book Memory card The SD memory card is entries from the mobile phone in the address inserted ( page 424). It book. contains importable The following can be used as a source: contact details.

  • Page 386: Deleting Contacts

    Telephone Phone select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. Download Contacts Select and press W Download Contacts Select and press W to confirm.

  • Page 387: Online And Internet Functions

    If you select No, the process will be canceled. Online and Internet functions General notes Conditions for access To use COMAND Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet access, the following conditions must be fulfilled: mbrace is activated and operational mbrace is activated for COMAND...

  • Page 388: Search

    Online and Internet functions Local search Calling up the local search menu Select the ® icon in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The carousel view appears. COMAND Bring the panel to the front by turning cVd the COMAND controller and...
  • Page 389 Online and Internet functions Entering a search term Selecting the search position The POI is entered and confirmed. Input menu Search Confirm in the Local search menu Select an entry by turning cVd the by pressing W. COMAND controller and press W to An input menu appears.
  • Page 390 Online and Internet functions Using search results Import To import a destination: select with the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can choose whether you want to save the POI as a personal POI on the SD memory card or in the address book. If there is no SD memory card in the slot, Save As Personal POI menu item is...

  • Page 391: Popular Searches

    Online and Internet functions Popular searches Search History This function allows you to search using This function offers you all the previous predefined search criteria. search queries. Popular Searches Search history Bring in the local Bring in the local search search menu to the front by turning cVd menu to the front by turning cVd the the COMAND controller and press W to...
  • Page 392 Call up the website for Google™ maps on With Exit, you quit the destination/route the Internet. download. Select the destination. With Options, you set the options for the Select "Mercedes-Benz" as the company destination/route download entry. page 400). Confirm "Send" on the Google™ maps Dest./Route Download Confirm the website.

  • Page 393: Using As The Destination

    Online and Internet functions Step 3: using destinations/routes Using as the destination Calling up the menu Navigate to Select in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press Select an entry in the list by turning cVd W to confirm. the COMAND controller and press W to You then switch to navigation mode and confirm.
  • Page 394 Online and Internet functions Importing a destination/route Deleting a destination/route from the server When importing, you can choose whether you want to save the destination as a personal POI Select an entry in the list by turning cVd on an SD memory card or in the address book. the COMAND controller and press W to You can only save routes as personal POIs to confirm.

  • Page 395: Information Chart

    Online and Internet functions Activating/deactivating the weather You see the following information: display the time of the current weather report the current temperature Activating information on the weather (e.g. cloudy, Select the ® icon in the main function bar rain) by sliding ZV and turning cVd the the maximum daytime temperature COMAND controller and press W to...

  • Page 396: Selecting The Location

    Online and Internet functions Info To select the current vehicle position: Select in the information chart by Current Position turning cVd the COMAND controller and confirm by pressing press W to confirm. The information chart displays information Near To select the destination: select for the selected location.
  • Page 397 Online and Internet functions Enter the search area. Character entry page 283). The information chart with the weather forecast appears when the search area has been entered. Entry Example ZIP Code 11405 City New York Address JFK Expy & S Cargo Rd Select a winter sports area from the menu and press W to confirm.

  • Page 398: Switching To The Weather Information Display

    Online and Internet functions To change the map scale: as soon as you The hazard icon display is preset in the turn cVd the COMAND controller, the factory. This presetting can be changed in the Options menu ( page 398). scale bar appears.

  • Page 399: Options Menu

    W to confirm. the weather information. Selecting options for the local search Options Setting the search radius Introduction You can select options for the following COMAND Mercedes-Benz Apps: local search ( page 397) weather display ( page 398) destination/route download page 400)

  • Page 400: Selecting Options For The Weather Display

    Online and Internet functions Select an entry by turning cVd the Select and press W to confirm. COMAND controller and press W to If you select Yes, the search queries are deleted. confirm. The selected setting is accepted. If you select No, the process will be canceled.
  • Page 401 Online and Internet functions Stand. Map Default Confirm the entry next to Select the entry next to view: location by pressing W. by turning cVd the COMAND The # dot indicates the currently selected controller and press W to confirm. default view.

  • Page 402: Setting Options For Destination Route Download

    Online and Internet functions Setting options for destination/route download Setting the type of import Weather Select in the options menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm ( page 397). The menu shows the current settings. You can choose between manual and Stand.

  • Page 403: Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website

    COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The COMAND functions include the Options Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website as a Select by sliding VÆ and turning predefined favorite. cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 404: Calling Up The Carousel View

    Mercedes-Benz You cannot delete the Mobile Website panel. Further Mercedes-Benz Apps You can call up additional Mercedes-Benz Apps, such as Facebook, or Google™ services, such as Street View or Panoramio, here. The following examples show how to call up a Mercedes-Benz App, for example Facebook, and generally how to call up Google™...
  • Page 405 Online and Internet functions To enter using the character bar: enter After entering the web address, select the the web address in the input line. Character ¬ symbol by turning cVd or sliding entry ( page 281). XVY the COMAND controller and press As soon as the first letter has been entered W to confirm.
  • Page 406 Online and Internet functions Navigating the website Overview Action Result Turn cVd the Navigates from one item that can be controller. selected (e.g. link, text field or selection list) to the next and highlights Call up the carousel view ( page 402).

  • Page 407: Menu Functions

    Online and Internet functions Menu functions Turn cVd the COMAND controller. A button is highlighted in the example. Calling up the menu Example: entering text To call up the short menu: highlight the selectable item on the page by turning Select an input line by turning cVd the cVd the COMAND controller and press COMAND controller and press W to...
  • Page 408 Online and Internet functions To call up the entire menu: when the Call up the menu ( page 405). shortcut is displayed, slide VÆ the Select View by turning cVd or sliding COMAND controller downwards. ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 409 Online and Internet functions cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND Call up the menu ( page 405). controller and press W to confirm. Select Add To Favorites by turning The carousel view appears. cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The page The following message appears: has been added to your favorites...
  • Page 410 Online and Internet functions The settings are described in a separate section ( page 410). Favorites Introduction Favorites are frequently visited websites. You have the following options for creating a favorite: in the carousel view ( page 408) Add To Favorites via the menu item Enter the web address (URL) and name page 407)

  • Page 411: Favorites Menu

    Online and Internet functions Enter the web address (URL) and name Enter the web address (URL) and name using either the character bar or the using either the character bar or the number keypad. Character entry number keypad. Character entry page 281).

  • Page 412: Settings

    Online and Internet functions Exiting Call up the menu ( page 405). Select Settings by turning cVd or sliding Call up the Favorites menu ( page 408). ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press Exit Select by turning cVd or sliding W to confirm.

  • Page 413: Radio Mode

    Audio COMAND controller and press W to Option Function confirm. URL History Deletes all websites Select a setting using the COMAND visited (path). controller and press W to confirm. ODelete All If this function is If you change the settings, the websites activated O, all Data On Exit may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 414 Audio Switching modes via the audio menu Sound settings FM radio, AM radio or WB radio Program information Preset functions Radio functions FM/AM Radio Select by turningcVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Deactivating HD Radio Example: audio menu Current audio operating mode Main function bar Audio menu...

  • Page 415: Audio

    Audio Selecting a station analog AM/FM stations remain in the same position when selecting a station. Selecting stations via the station search broadcasting of several program streams function over a single FM frequency (e.g. HD1, Press the E or F button. HD2, etc.).

  • Page 416: Autostore

    Audio Select a preset by turning cVd the Waveband Frequency COMAND controller and press and hold AM (MF) 530 – 1700 kHz W until you hear a tone. The station is stored under the preset. FM (VHF) 87.7 – 107.9 MHz Storing stations automatically WB (Weather Band) Weather report...
  • Page 417 Audio Displaying station information COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select from the menu and press W to confirm. Searching for a channel Quick select: turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/ selection window is active. Press the E or F button.

  • Page 418: Registering

    In the lower menu line, select and press of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means W to confirm. operation may not be possible in certain Service Select and press W to confirm.

  • Page 419: Switching On

    Audio http://www.sirius.com (USA) or Option 2 http://www.siriuscanada.com (Canada). If registration is not included when purchasing the system, your credit card details will be required to activate your account. If the satellite receiver is not installed or is Device not installed correctly, the Unavailable message will appear.
  • Page 420 Audio Selecting a channel Channel search Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/selection window in the SatRadio display is active. Press the E or F button. COMAND searches in both directions (ascending and descending) and stops at the next channel found in the selected No Service message appears when...

  • Page 421: Channel List

    Audio Entering channel numbers directly Option 2 Channel List with Artist, Option 1: press the l button. Select Title and press W to confirm. An input menu appears. The channel list appears and displays the Option 2: select by turning cVd the artists and tracks currently being played.
  • Page 422 Audio Displaying information Select a preset by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press and hold W until you hear a tone. Press and hold a number button, e.g. n, until you hear a tone. The channel is stored under the preset. Storing channels automatically This function automatically stores channels with adequate reception in the preset...

  • Page 423: Safety Notes

    Audio Sat Radio Select in the submenu bar by There is a risk of being distracted from the turning cVd the COMAND controller and road and traffic conditions if you insert or press W to confirm. eject a disc while the vehicle is in motion. Service Select and press W to confirm.
  • Page 424 Audio Full magazine tray (eject function is Select a magazine tray to be filled by available) turning cVd the COMAND controller and Empty magazine tray (disc can be press W to confirm. inserted) To exit the menu: press the V eject/ Press a number key, e.g.
  • Page 425 Audio To cancel loading: press the V eject/ load button again or press the % back button. If you cancel loading with the % back button, the system loads and plays the last CD you inserted. Ejecting discs from the DVD changer If you remove one disc while playing another disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback.

  • Page 426: Connecting A Usb Device

    Not all memory cards available on the can be obtained from an authorized market are designed for the temperatures Mercedes-Benz Center. which may be reached in the vehicle. MP3 players must support Media Transfer If the SD memory card is no longer in use, Protocol (MTP).

  • Page 427: Audio Cd Mode

    Audio USB storage device Disc type, disc position in the media list and disc name (if stored on the disc as CD Media Interface or audio AUX mode ® text or if Gracenote data is available) ® Bluetooth audio mode Artist (if stored on the disc as CD text or Select an audio medium from the media list ®...

  • Page 428: Pause Function

    Audio To stop playback: while playback is Artist (if available) interrupted, select É again and press MP3 mode menu W to confirm. Pause function Select É and confirm by pressing W In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode twice in rapid succession. To pause playback: briefly press the Ì...

  • Page 429: Video Dvd

    Audio 1...6 To switch the display: select MUSIC REGISTER, position 3 Changer by turning cVd the COMAND USB storage device: position 4 controller and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous setting, the Media Interface: position 5 magazine trays are shown or not shown. ®...
  • Page 430 Audio numbers that correspond to a track available music data within the desired number on the CD/DVD can be entered. category. Enter the desired track number using the You will find further information on searching number keys. for music in the "Music search" section The track plays after the last possible page 433).
  • Page 431 Audio Switch on audio CD mode ( page 424). Select by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Gracenote Media Database Select turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. There is a version of A menu appears.

  • Page 432: Playback Options

    Information about format, the Group menu item(s) cannot be new versions can be obtained from an selected. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Switch on audio DVD mode ( page 424). You can have your music recognition DVD-A Select by sliding VÆ and turning...

  • Page 433: Multisession

    Audio Permissible file systems selection window. See the example of the display in audio CD mode ( page 425). ISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs The following options are available to you: UDF for audio and video DVDs Normal Track Sequence FAT16 or FAT32 for SD memory cards and USB storage media The tracks are played in the normal order...

  • Page 434: Copyright

    Audio Permissible formats Notes on copyright COMAND supports the following formats: MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play back are generally subject to copyright MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) protection in accordance with the applicable Microsoft Windows Media Audio V8 and V9 international and national regulations.

  • Page 435: Music Search

    Audio therefore switches to the next disc, it is If you select a category, COMAND starts a normal system behavior and does not mean music search under the following conditions: that there is a malfunction. the data carriers are inserted or connected COMAND is able to play back audio CDs the music tracks on these data carriers are in multichannel audio format.
  • Page 436 Audio Selecting an album Selecting a year of publication Albums Year Select in the category list by Select in the category list turning cVd the COMAND controller and page 433) by turning cVd the COMAND press W to confirm. controller and press W to confirm. The available albums are displayed Select an entry and press W to confirm.
  • Page 437 Audio Select the desired cover by turning cVd Select an entry by turning cVd the the COMAND controller and press W to COMAND controller and press W to confirm. confirm. The corresponding album is played. Selection via keyword search Keyword Search Select in the category list by turning cVd the COMAND controller...

  • Page 438: Switching To

    USB storage device location. An error in COMAND might result Media Interface or audio AUX mode in the loss of the music files stored in the MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not ® Bluetooth audio mode liable for any loss of data.
  • Page 439 Audio Music Register Select and press W to If you do not select any tracks, every track on the CD will be imported. confirm. Step 2: selecting the target folder Option 3 Folder Select by turning cVd the Press the r number key (for a DVD COMAND controller and press W to changer).
  • Page 440 Audio Music search To cancel importing: during importing, Cancel confirm by pressing W the Introduction COMAND controller. The music search finds tracks via all available The Audio CD basic display appears. media. The search begins with the audio source that is currently active. Deleting all music files The following media are included for the ! In order to prevent malfunctions, do not...

  • Page 441: Playback Options

    Audio Changing the folder/track name The tracks are played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.). Switch to the MUSIC REGISTER page 436). Random Medium Music Register Select by sliding VÆ and All the tracks on the medium are played in random order.

  • Page 442: Device List

    Bluetooth device list ® Not all Bluetooth audio devices available page 440). on the market are equally suitable. To Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a obtain more information about suitable ® mobile phone in Bluetooth telephony ® Bluetooth audio devices and about page 360).
  • Page 443 Audio COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Authorize Select and press W to confirm. ® Depending on the Bluetooth audio device used, you now have two options for continuing with authorization. Option 1: enter the passkey. You can find information on this in the "Authorizing (registering) a mobile phone"...
  • Page 444 Audio Connecting last device ® COMAND system. The Bluetooth device Bluetooth". name of COMAND is "MB Connect Last Device Confirm in the ® basic display by pressing W the COMAND Switch on Bluetooth audio mode page 443). controller. ® If COMAND can locate the Bluetooth BT Audio Select by sliding VÆ...

  • Page 445: Data Medium

    Audio Details ® Select and press W to confirm. Switching to Bluetooth audio mode The following information concerning the ® The Bluetooth audio basic display selected mobile phone is shown: ® Bluetooth name ® Bluetooth address availability status (shown after an update) authorization status To close the detailed view: turn cVd or...
  • Page 446 Audio Restarting playback after stopping Using the function button Press the h function button one or more times. By pressing the function button repeatedly, you can change the operating mode in the following order: audio CD/DVD/MP3 (disc) memory card mode MUSIC REGISTER USB storage device Media Interface or audio AUX mode...

  • Page 447: Connection Options

    Audio Selecting a track Adjusting the sound settings This function is not supported by all Information about sound settings ® page 278). Bluetooth audio devices. To skip forwards or backwards to a Increasing the volume using COMAND track: press the E or F button on COMAND.

  • Page 448: Mp3 Player

    ® Connecting a fully discharged iPod very low outside temperatures. MP3 player can result in an extended Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC accepts no liability initialization period. for damage to external devices. Malfunction messages appear while the Never connect more than one device at a device is being activated if: time.

  • Page 449: Basic Menu

    ® the corresponding symbol for iPod ® iPhone or MP3 player G. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz The current playback option is shown with a Center if you have further questions. symbol behind album name C (no display for Normal Track...

  • Page 450: Selecting A Category/Playlist

    Audio Track Sequence, the track sequence is Press the i number key (for a DVD random. changer) or the o number key (for a single DVD drive). Selecting using the number keypad This selects the connected external audio To make an entry: press the l button. device directly.
  • Page 451 Audio Artists Calling up a category list Albums Tracks Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks Videos Some playback categories contain the entry All. If this entry has been selected, the entire content of the category selected will be played. Videos category is available for ®...

  • Page 452: Alphabetical Track Selection

    Audio is not available for albums or playlists, for example. Select a category, e.g. Artists, by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The available artists are displayed. Press the corresponding number key once or repeatedly to select the initial letter of the desired artist.
  • Page 453 Media Interface are located in the random. stowage compartment in the center console. You will find further information online at MP3 player instructions http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz General notes Customer Assistance Center at Up to 30,000 tracks per medium are 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) supported.
  • Page 454 Video Volume If another audio source is switched on, you Select in the AUX display by turning can now switch to audio AUX mode in the cVd the COMAND controller and press audio menu. W to confirm. A menu appears. The # dot indicates the Select Audio using ZV and press W to...

  • Page 455: Video

    Video Basic settings all maintenance work must be carried out by qualified aftersales technicians. Adjusting the brightness, contrast or color WARNING In DVD video or video AUX mode, press Only when the vehicle is stationary should W the COMAND controller and show the you: menu.

  • Page 456: Function Restrictions

    By pressing the function button repeatedly, factory. This setting can be changed at an you can change the operating mode in the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will following order: allow you to play video DVDs with a audio CD/DVD / video DVD/MP3 in the...

  • Page 457: Stop Function

    Video To show: in DVD video mode, slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller. To hide: slide ZVÆ the COMAND controller. Wait for approximately eight seconds. Menu shown Video DVD options Pause function Stop function Media selection sound settings Navigation menu displayed Fast forwarding/rewinding Type of data medium In full-screen DVD video mode, slide XVY...

  • Page 458: Selecting

    Video Selecting a film/title To stop playback: while playback is interrupted, select É again and press W to confirm. During playback, confirm É by pressing W twice in rapid succession. Ì is selected. To restart playback: confirm Ì by pressing W. Playback restarts from the beginning.

  • Page 459: Dvd Menu

    Video Equipped with a DVD changer: press W Show the DVD menu ( page 457). the COMAND controller to display all Select a menu item by sliding ZVÆ the magazine trays. COMAND controller and press W to Select a video DVD by turning cVd the confirm.

  • Page 460: Interactive Content

    Video Back (to movie) Subtitles Camera Angle Select the menu item in Select the menu and press W to confirm. press W to confirm. In both cases, a menu appears. The # dot in front of an entry indicates the current Setting the language and audio format setting.

  • Page 461: Video Aux

    Video Switching to AUX video mode WARNING External video sources may have different volumes, which can mean that system messages such as traffic announcements and navigation system announcements are much louder. If necessary, please deactivate the system messages or adjust their volume manually.

  • Page 462: Displaying Pictures

    Video Data medium Supported picture formats CD/DVD with jpeg, jpg picture files USB devices (sticks, jpeg, jpg hard drives) SD memory card Calling up a category list Select a data medium with pictures (e.g. a Changing the picture view memory card): In the Audio menu ( page 411) In the media list (...
  • Page 463 SIRIUS Weather To revert to the original size: press W the procedure can be found in the "Registering satellite radio" section ( page 416). COMAND controller. COMAND can receive weather forecasts via satellite radio for the entire USA (including Press the % back button. Alaska and Hawaii).

  • Page 464: Daily Forecast

    SIRIUS Weather Switching the SIRIUS weather display on/off Activating Example: five-day forecast as an information chart To switch to the five-day forecast: 5-Day confirm by pressing W. The information chart displays the forecast for the next five days in the currently selected location.

  • Page 465: Forecast

    SIRIUS Weather Info Position Select in the information chart by Select in the information chart turning cVd the COMAND controller and by turning cVd the COMAND controller press W to confirm. and press W to confirm. The information chart shows detailed A menu appears.

  • Page 466: Selecting The Location In The Weather Map

    SIRIUS Weather Daytona Beach, To select winter sport areas: select Select a category, e.g. Winter Sports Areas and press W to confirm. in the menu, and confirm by pressing W. The information chart shows the weather forecast for the selected location. The data Select a state, e.g.

  • Page 467: Weather Map

    SIRIUS Weather is shown in the status bar in front of the Select in the information chart by area name. turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You can also use this function in the five- The weather map is shown on a 500-mi day forecast ( page 462), and in the (500-km) scale.
  • Page 468 SIRIUS Weather To show: press W the COMAND controller in the weather map. To hide: slide up ZV the COMAND controller. Selecting a weather station in the map Move the weather map and crosshair to the desired position ( page 465). Press W the COMAND controller.
  • Page 469 SIRIUS Weather Explanation of the layers on the weather map Layer Map display Selectable scales Radar Map Shows the rain radar as a colored area on the map. For an explanation of the colors, see the legend page 470). Storm Shows the characteristics of a storm Characteristics Characteristics are:...
  • Page 470 SIRIUS Weather Storm Characteristics Atmospheric Pressure Conditions: the Conditions: the layer is active ( page 466) and weather data layer is switched on ( page 466) and weather is available. data is available. In the example, the weather map shows a The example shows the position of high and hailstorm and tornadic storms with the path low-pressure areas (H, L), weather fronts and...
  • Page 471 SIRIUS Weather Weather Explanation front Stationary The weather front moves front minimally. The weather remains changeable in this area. Occlusion This occurs when a faster cold front reaches an advancing warm front and combines with it. The weather remains Information on a cyclone changeable and rainy within You can select individual points (:, ;...

  • Page 472: Legend

    SIRIUS Weather Legend (precipitation radar and storms) Region of origin Category Hurricane Atlantic, North and Category 1 South Pacific Oceans Hurricane Category 5 Northwestern Tropical Low Pacific Ocean Pressure System Tropical Cyclone Northwestern Pacific Ocean Typhoon Northwestern Display the menu on the weather map Pacific Ocean page 465).
  • Page 473 SIRIUS Weather The time stamp shows when the weather data was created by the weather station. A time stamp corresponds to the time at the vehicle's current position. The changeover from summer time to standard time is performed automatically. Display the menu on the weather map page 465).
  • Page 475 Useful information ......474 Stowage areas ........474 Features ..........478...

  • Page 476: Glove Box

    Stowage areas Glove box Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.

  • Page 477: Eyeglasses Compartment

    Stowage areas Stowage compartment/telephone Stowage compartment in the center compartment under the armrest console To open: press button ;. To open: press the trim element on cover :. Armrest : opens. To remove the rubber mat: grasp the tabs In the stowage compartment, there is a on the rubber mat and pull up to remove.

  • Page 478: Rear

    Stowage areas To remove: grab strap ; and pull umbrella Open the seat belt guide and remove the seat belt ( page 99). holder : out of the stowage compartment in the direction of the arrow. Move the left-hand front seat forwards page 99) and fold the backrest forwards.
  • Page 479 Stowage areas You can only lower roof ; if trunk partition Loading aid in the trunk = is closed and the trunk lid is opened Raising/lowering the roof completely. WARNING To lower the roof: close the trunk partition page 89). To prevent injuries, make sure that there is no possibility of body parts getting caught in Press switch :.

  • Page 480: Cup Holders

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

  • Page 481: Bottle Holder

    Features To re-install the insert: place the insert in Sun visors stowage compartment ;. Overview Slide catches : outwards in the direction of the arrow until they engage. WARNING You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. for cleaning.

  • Page 482: Cigarette Lighter

    Features Glare from the side Cigarette lighter WARNING Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Make sure any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.

  • Page 483: Floormat

    Features to the sockets is automatically cut. This Lift up the cover of socket :. ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine. Floormats Socket in the front-passenger footwell WARNING Whenever you are using a floormat, make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormat is securely fastened.
  • Page 484 Mercedes- garage door. Persons could otherwise be Benz Center. injured as the door moves. Alternatively, you can call the following telephone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Canada: Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 USA only:...
  • Page 485 Features Press and hold button B on remote control A until indicator lamp : lights up green. If indicator lamp : lights up green or flashes, then programming has been successful. Release button ;, = or ? on the integrated garage door opener and button B on garage door remote control A.
  • Page 486 Features Problems when programming Usually, you now have 30seconds to initiate the next step. If you are experiencing problems programming the integrated garage door Press previously programmed button ;, opener on the rear-view mirror, take note of = or ? of the integrated garage door the following instructions: opener until the door starts to move.

  • Page 487: Opening/Closing The Garage Door

    If you have questions about the activation, contact one of the following telephone assistance services: USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center under 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007 Canada: Customer Service at 1-888-923-8367...

  • Page 488: Roadside Assistance

    Use the volume controller of COMAND. Have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact The mbrace system provides various the following service hotlines: services, e.g.:...

  • Page 489: Emergency Call

    After the emergency call, close cover :. information on serious accidents Shortly after the emergency call has been initiated, a voice connection is automatically established between the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle occupants. If the vehicle occupants respond, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center attempts to get more information on the emergency.

  • Page 490: Mb Info Call Button

    Mercedes- Press button : for Roadside Assistance. Benz Customer Assistance Center was This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz established. Customer Assistance Center. The indicator This may be because the corresponding lamp in Roadside Assistance button : mobile phone network is not available.

  • Page 491: Call Priority

    In this case, an there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace emergency call will take priority and override system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz all other active calls. Customer Assistance Center, for example: The indicator lamp of the respective button current location of the vehicle flashes until the call is ended.

  • Page 492: Vehicle Remote Unlocking

    A destination address which is found same order as the order in which they were ® on Google Maps can be transferred via sent. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz mbrace directly to your vehicle's navigation vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace system. accounts:...
  • Page 493 Features USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance center. center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or The vehicle can be immediately remotely 1-888-990-9007 opened within four days of the ignition being turned off. After this time, the remote...

  • Page 494: Downloading Routes

    Features Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis appears. The vehicle data can now be sent to the Customer Assistance center. With the vehicle remote malfunction Press to confirm the message. diagnosis (Vehicle Health Check), the The voice connection with the Customer Customer Assistance center can provide Assistance center is terminated.

  • Page 495: Geo Fencing

    Features include up to 20 way points. When a route has boundaries of the selected areas. You can been received by the navigation system, select the way in which you receive this 'Route name' has been saved to information beforehand. Possible options memory card.
  • Page 497 Useful information ......496 Engine compartment ......496 ASSYST PLUS ........500 Care ............ 500...

  • Page 498: Useful Information

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

  • Page 499: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of approximately 8 inches (20cm). Check that the hood has engaged properly. If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.
  • Page 500 A list of the engine Fill carefully to the maximum mark on the oils and oil filters tested and approved in oil dipstick. accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Replace cap : on the filler neck and Specifications for Service Products can be tighten clockwise.
  • Page 501 Ö turn to relieve excess If necessary, add coolant that has been pressure. If you open the cap immediately, tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. pressurized scalding hot fluid and vapor will be blown out. Replace cap ; and turn it clockwise as far do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.

  • Page 502: Assyst Plus

    For this reason, you You can obtain further information from an should drive for a few minutes after authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and http://www.mbusa.com (USA only). the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.

  • Page 503: Care

    Use a soft sponge to clean. ventilation slots Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car Damaged seals or electrical components shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. can lead to leaks or failures. Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a Cleaning the paintwork gentle jet of water.

  • Page 504: Matte Finish

    Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB approved Mercedes-Benz care products. Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paintwork quickly and provisionally. Cleaning the vehicle parts...

  • Page 505: Windows

    Deposits such as leaves, petals cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car and pollen may under certain shampoo or cleaning cloths. circumstances prevent water from draining away.

  • Page 506: Interior

    Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths. Cleaning the sensors ! If you clean the sensors with a power...

  • Page 507: Gear Or Selector Lever

    Only use leather care Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning agents that have been tested and products recommended and approved by approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can Mercedes-Benz. obtain these from a qualified specialist The surface may change color temporarily.

  • Page 508: Carpets

    (80 †) or in direct sunlight. Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 509 Useful information ......508 Where will I find...? ......508 Flat tire ..........509 Battery ..........513 Jump-starting ........516 Towing and tow-starting ....518 Fuses ..........521...

  • Page 510: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Useful information Vehicle tool kit General notes This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional The vehicle tool kit consists of the towing eye equipment of your vehicle available at the and the test gauge for measuring the brake time of publication of the Operator's pad thickness ( page 160).

  • Page 511: Flat Tire

    Flat tire Tire-change tool kit Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and level ground, as far away as possible from traffic. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Secure the vehicle against rolling away page 154). If possible, bring the front wheels into the straight-ahead position.

  • Page 512: Tirefit Kit

    Flat tire conditions/maneuvers, or it can be increased MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat through a moderate style of driving. properties) The maximum permissible distance which WARNING can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from When driving in emergency mode, the driving the moment the tire pressure loss warning characteristics deteriorate, e.g.
  • Page 513 Flat tire stowage well underneath the trunk floor WARNING page 508). The tire sealant is harmful and causes Affix part : of the sticker within the irritation. It must not come into contact with driver's field of vision. your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes.
  • Page 514 Flat tire Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter WARNING page 480). Observe the notes on If the required tire pressure is not reached sockets ( page 480). after the specified time, the tire is too badly Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the damaged.

  • Page 515: Battery

    Battery instrument cluster within the driver's field Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as of vision. soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. Stop after driving for approximately ten minutes and check the tire pressure with Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every the tire inflation compressor.
  • Page 516 Battery Battery acid is caustic. rubbing against textiles. For this reason, you Avoid contact with the skin, also should not pull or push the battery over eyes or clothing. carpets or other synthetic materials. Wear suitable protective Never touch the battery first. First, touch the clothing, in particular outside body of the vehicle in order to release gloves, an apron and a face...
  • Page 517 Battery clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps. by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic escape during charging and cause explosions system may be damaged. that may result in paint damage, corrosion or in vehicles with automatic transmission, personal injury.

  • Page 518: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting WARNING Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid.
  • Page 519 Jump-starting Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.). Open the hood ( page 496). Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Press cover : of positive terminal ; down (in the direction of the arrow) and turn it clockwise.

  • Page 520: Installing The Towing Eye

    Towing and tow-starting opened, which could lead to damage to the Towing and tow-starting transmission. Important safety notes ! The vehicle can be towed a maximum of WARNING 30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded. If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid towing bar if: If the vehicle has to be towed more than...

  • Page 521: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting Removing the towing eye Example: towing eye mounting covers Front cover Example: towing eye mounting covers Back cover Front cover The mountings for the screw-in towing eyes Back cover are located in the bumpers. They are at the Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.

  • Page 522: Transporting The Vehicle

    Towing and tow-starting Switch on the hazard warning lamps On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the page 113). SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop button page 135). Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey Depress and hold the brake pedal. from the ignition lock.

  • Page 523: Fuses

    WARNING Dashboard fuse box Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and that have the Fuse box in the rear correct fuse rating for the systems The fuse allocation chart is located in the concerned.

  • Page 524: Dashboard Fuse Box

    Fuses To close: check whether the seal is lying Fuse box in the rear correctly in cover :. ! Make sure that no moisture can enter the Insert both openings = at the rear of fuse box when the cover is open. cover : into the brackets on the fuse box.
  • Page 525 Fuses To close: insert the securing tags underneath top cover ; in the recesses at the top of the fuse box. Fold down top cover ; until it engages audibly. Insert the securing tags underneath top cover : in the recesses at the front of the fuse box.

  • Page 527: Wheels And Tires

    Useful information ......526 Important safety notes ....526 Operation ........... 526 Winter operation ....... 528 Tire pressure ........529 Loading the vehicle ......537 All about wheels and tires ....540 Changing a wheel ......547 Wheel and tire combinations ... 552...

  • Page 528: Useful Information

    Accessories that are not approved for your Otherwise, the tires, particularly the vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being sidewalls, may be damaged. used correctly can impair the operating safety.

  • Page 529: Wet Road Surface

    Do not mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Do not use any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.

  • Page 530: Winter Operation

    Do not drive with tires which have too little form, thereby damaging the tires tread depth. as this significantly reduces permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning). responsibility for this type of damage. Replace the tires after six years at the latest, regardless of wear.

  • Page 531: Tire Pressure

    Mercedes-Benz, or are of a speeds. corresponding standard of quality. the tires can wear excessively and/or...
  • Page 532 Tire pressure pressure specifications are vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data shown here. The tire pressure specifications that are valid for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and tire pressure table on the vehicle. General notes The recommended tire pressures for the tires mounted at the factory can be found on the...

  • Page 533: Notes

    Some tire pressure tables show only the rim Only screw the standard valve cap or other diameters instead of the full tire size, e.g. valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for R18. The rim diameter is part of the tire size your vehicle onto the tire valve.

  • Page 534: Maximum

    Tire pressure Maximum tire pressures Underinflated or overinflated tires Underinflation WARNING Tires with pressure that is too low can overheat and burst as a consequence. In addition, they also suffer from excessive and/ or irregular wear, which can severely impair the braking properties and the driving characteristics.

  • Page 535: Restarting

    Tire pressure Checking tire pressures manually The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the To determine and set the correct tire tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In the pressure, proceed as follows: event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to...

  • Page 536: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Tire pressure Press the 9 or : button to select you should determine the proper tire pressure Tire Pressure. for those tires. Press the a button. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has Run Flat Indicator Active been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring Press OK to Restart message appears system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
  • Page 537 Tire pressure significantly too low. The tire pressure alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to monitor is not malfunctioning. continue to function properly. USA only: if the warning lamp flashes for It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire around a minute and then remains lit inflation to the recommended cold tire constantly, the tire pressure monitor is...

  • Page 538: Restarting

    Tire pressure sounds and the tire pressure warning lamp Canada only: lights up in the instrument cluster. This device complies with RSS-210 of Each tire that is affected by a significant loss Industry Canada. Operation is subject to of pressure is highlighted in the pressure the following two conditions: display.

  • Page 539: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle Press the 9 or : button to select Two instruction labels on your vehicle show the maximum possible load. Tire Pressure. Press the a button. (1) The Tire and Loading Information placard The multifunction display shows the is on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
  • Page 540 Loading the vehicle Maximum number of seats : determines the Maximum permissible gross vehicle maximum number of occupants allowed to weight rating travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples.
  • Page 541 Loading the vehicle Step 3 Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how Example 1 Example 2 to calculate total and cargo load capacities Permissible 1500 lbs 1500 lbs with varying seating configurations and load (680 kg) (680 kg) number and size of occupants.

  • Page 542: Traction

    All passenger car tires must conform to the statutory safety requirements in addition to Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum these grades. tread depth of ã in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Observe the legally required minimum...

  • Page 543: All About Wheels And Tires

    All about wheels and tires on surfaces that are not icy or covered with Tire labeling snow. Take appropriate care when driving. Overview Further information on winter tires (M+S tires) ( page 528). Temperature WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 544 All about wheels and tires ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by Therefore, only use tire types and sizes the tire height. approved for your vehicle model. Observe the Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type. tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle.

  • Page 545: Winter Tires

    186 mph (300 km/h): The size description for all tires with SL 63 AMG (Performance Package) maximum speeds of over 186 mph SL 65 AMG with increased maximum (300 km/h) must include "ZR" and the speed service specification must be given in...

  • Page 546: Load Index

    If no specification is given: no text (as in the in or on the sidewall of every tire produced. example above), represents a standard load (SL) tire XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced tire Light Load: represents a light load tire...

  • Page 547: Characteristics

    All about wheels and tires possible for the purchaser to easily identify This information describes the type of tire the affected tires. cord and the number of layers in sidewall : and under tire tread ;. The TIN consists of the manufacturer identification code ;, tire size =, tire type Tire data is vehicle-specific and may code ? and manufacturing date A.

  • Page 548: Maximum Tire Load

    All about wheels and tires Maximum loaded vehicle weight various operating conditions, i.e. differing load and speed conditions. The maximum weight is the sum of: the curb weight of the vehicle Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment the weight of the accessories This is the combined weight of all standard the load limit and optional equipment available for the...

  • Page 549: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Aspect ratio the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire Relationship between tire height and tire type code and the manufacturing date. width in percent. Load bearing index Tire pressure The load bearing index (also load index) is a This is pressure inside the tire applying an code that contains the maximum load bearing...

  • Page 550: Direction Of Rotation

    Changing a wheel Storing wheels Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions. Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect the ! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.

  • Page 551: Raising The Vehicle

    The following must be observed when raising the vehicle: to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle- specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If used Securing the vehicle on level ground incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
  • Page 552 Changing a wheel before raising the vehicle, secure it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks. Never disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised. the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and non-slip surface.

  • Page 553: Mounting A New Wheel

    Changing a wheel ! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub threads could otherwise be damaged when you screw them in. Jacking points Jack Crank Position jack ? at jacking point =. Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt completely.

  • Page 554: Lowering

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that after a wheel is changed. you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. ! AMG vehicles: during removal and repositioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage it.

  • Page 555: Wheel And Tire Combinations

    MO = Mercedes-Benz Original Notes on the vehicle equipment – always MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended equip the vehicle with: (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) tires of the same size on a given axle (left/...
  • Page 556 Wheel and tire combinations Tires SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY Summer tires Tires Alloy wheels FA: 255/40 R18 95 Y FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm) RA: 285/35 R18 97 Y RA: 9.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.87 in (47.5 mm)
  • Page 557 Wheel and tire combinations Winter tires Tires Alloy wheels BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+Si BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm) BA: 255/40 R18 99 V XL M+SiMOExtended BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset: 1.40 in (35.5 mm) Tires Alloy wheels...
  • Page 558 Wheel and tire combinations Winter tires Tires Alloy wheels FA: 255/35 R19 96 V XL M+Si FA: 9.0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.06 in (27 mm) RA: 285/30 R19 98 V XL M+Si RA: 10.0 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)

  • Page 559: Technical Data

    Useful information ......558 Information regarding technical data ............ 558 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..558 Warranty ..........558 Identification plates ......559 Service products and filling capaci- ties ............. 560 Vehicle data ........565...

  • Page 560: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    The data stated here specifically refers to a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult Have aftermarket accessories installed at a Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all a qualified specialist workshop. vehicle variants and trim levels. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control.
  • Page 561 Control System Warranty State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon Laws) Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you lose the Service and Warranty Information booklet, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a replacement.

  • Page 562: Engine Number

    Mercedes- Benz. Information about tested and approved products can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. You can recognize service products approved Emission control information plate, by Mercedes-Benz by the following...

  • Page 563: Grade (Gasoline)

    Service products and filling capacities ! To ensure the longevity and full Of which reserve performance of the engine, only premium- SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY approximate grade unleaded gasoline may be used. ly 2.4 US gal If there is no premium-grade unleaded (9.0 l)

  • Page 564: Engine Oil

    Carbon deposits may form if the availability SL 550 229.5 of gasoline with relevant additives is BlueEFFICIENCY insufficient (in certain regions). In this case, SL 63 AMG 229.5 Mercedes-Benz recommends additives approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles; SL 65 AMG 229.5 see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.

  • Page 565: Additives

    With external oil carry out regular oil changes using an BlueEFFICIENCY cooler: approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE 9.5 US qt(9.0 l) classification. SL 63 AMG Without external oil cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Brake fluid With external oil WARNING cooler: 10 US qt (9.5 l)

  • Page 566: Washer Fluid

    Further information on coolants can be protection. found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for Capacity Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at...

  • Page 567: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data ! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to Vehicle data the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the General notes level sensor may be damaged. Please note that for the specified vehicle ! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit data: washer fluid should be mixed together.
  • Page 568 Vehicle data Missing values were not available at time of SL 63 AMG and going to print. SL 65 AMG SL 550 Turning radius 36.3 ft (11.05 m) BlueEFFICIENCY Maximum trunk Vehicle length 181.7 in (4616 mm) load Vehicle length 188.9 in (4797 mm)
  • Page 571 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office Not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Daimler AG.
  • Page 572 É2315841781{ËÍ 2315841781 Order no. 6515 3114 13 Part no. 231 584 17 81 Edition Edition A 2013...

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