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112 Memory function
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Storing positions into memory
Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch 
position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open and the 
electronic key inserted in the starter switch.
Front passenger seat: with electronic key in starter 
switch position 1 or 2 or the passenger door open.
Adj ust t he seat a nd mul ticontou r back re st to t he d esired 
position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the 
exterior mirrors electrically and the interior rear-view 
mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See page 67 for 
front seat adjustment, page 107 for exterior mirror 
adjustment and page 105 for steering wheel adjustment.
Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored 
position button “1”,“ 2” or “3” within 3 seconds.Recalling positions from memory
To recall a seat/head restraint/steering wheel/inside 
rear view mirror and exterior rear view mirror position, 
push and hold button “1”, “2” or “3” until seat/head 
restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror 
movement has stopped. 
The seat/head restraint/steering wheel/inside rear view 
mirror and exterior rear view mirror movement stops 
when the button is released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory 
button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined 
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear 
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position. 
         
        
        
     
        
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116 Instrument cluster
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•Turning the electronic key in starter switch to 
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.
1 The instrument cluster is activated for approx. 30 seconds.Instrument cluster illumination
The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or 
brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting 
conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be 
adjusted when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are 
switched on.Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving 
at dusk or in darkness:
Press adjusting knob (1) – the knob will pop out.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp 
intensity increases.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise – 
instrument lamp intensity decreases.
Push knob back into panel.
Note:
It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in 
daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically. 
         
        
        
     
        
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123 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Multifunction steering wheel
2Multifunction display
3Horn padTurn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 
or 2.
Press button:
4j for next display in system
5k for previous display in system
6è for next system
7ÿ for previous system
8æ to increase the volume, see page 146
9ç to decrease the volume, see page 146
10í to dial a telephone number, see page 128
11ì to end a call
See page 128 for telephone and page 131 for 
instructions on answering an incoming call.
Press theè or ÿbutton repeatedly until the 
required system is displayed.
The display advances by one system each time the 
button is pressed.
You may call up additional displays in some systems by 
pressing thej or kbutton.
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126 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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CD player1Audio system is switched off.
2The CD player is switched on.
3The number of the CD currently playing is displayed 
if you are using a CD changer.
4Track number.
Switch on the CD player, see COMAND operator’s 
manual.
Press theè or ÿbutton repeatedly until 
display (2) appears.
Press thej or kbutton repeatedly until the 
required track number (4) is displayed.
Pressing theè or ÿbutton displays the next or 
previous system.
Note:
To select a CD from the magazine, press a number on 
the COMAND system key pad located in the center 
dashboard. 
         
        
        
     
        
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136 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Malfunction/warning message memory
1There are no messages stored in the system.
2Number of messages stored in the system.Press theè or ÿbutton repeatedly until the 
message memory (1 or 2) is displayed.
Press thej or kbutton if display (2) appears. 
The stored messages will now be displayed in order.
See page 297 for malfunction and warning messages.
Display (2) will reappear after you have scanned all the 
malfunction and warning messages.
Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored 
while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when 
the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 or 
removed from the starter switch.
The malfunction or warning messages will now be 
displayed for approximately 5 seconds each. Pressing 
the  Jbutton in the instrument cluster displays the 
next malfunction and warning message immediately. 
         
        
        
     
        
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137 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The message memory will be cleared when the 
electronic key is turned in the starter switch to 
position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent faults occur, 
they will be displayed in the message memory.
Pressing theè or ÿbutton displays the next or 
previous system.Important!
Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated 
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail. 
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a 
reminder with respect to the operation of certain 
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to 
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all 
required maintenance and safety checks performed on 
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and 
warning messages. See page 297. 
         
        
        
     
        
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139 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press theè or ÿbutton repeatedly until the 
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press thej or kbutton until the setting menu 
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.
Pressing theæ or çbutton controls the selection 
marker (3) in setting menu (2).
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”, see page 140.
“HEADLAMP MODE”, see page 142.
“VEHICLE”, see page 144.
Pressing theè or ÿbutton displays the next or 
previous system.
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle 
at standstill and with the electronic key in starter switch 
position 1 or 2.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear 
when the vehicle stops, providing no other system has 
been called up in the meantime.To return menu “SETTINGS” (2) to its factory 
setting:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary 
display (1).
•Press the  Jbutton in the instrument cluster for 
approximately 3 seconds. Display (4) will appear.
•Press the  JButton once more. The menu 
“SETTINGS”  is reset to factory settings, 
acknowledged by display (5).
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear if you do not press the  Jbutton within 
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be 
reset. 
         
        
        
     
        
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147 Flexible service system
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(service indicator)
The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is 
directly related to the operating conditions of the 
vehicle.
The symbol9 or½ appears together with a 
message in the multifunction indicator prior to the next 
suggested service. Depending on operating conditions 
throughout the year, the next service is calculated and 
displayed in days or distance remaining.The message is displayed for approx. 10 seconds when 
turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2, 
or while driving when reaching the service warning 
threshold.
The symbols and messages indicate the type of service 
to be performed:
9Service A
½Service B
One of the following messages will appear in the display 
(e.g. Service A):
“SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – PERFORM SERVICE”
The next service due date is displayed either in days or 
in miles, depending on your driving style.
Once the suggested service term has passed, the symbol 
and message appear for approx. 30 seconds and a signal 
sounds every time when turning the electronic key in 
starter switch to position 2.
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