DrivingBrakes 185
Driving off 186
Control and operation of radio Parking 187
transmitters 162 Tires 187
COMAND, radio, telephone and Snow chains 190
two-way radio 162 Winter driving instructions 190
Maintenance 163 Deep water 191
Catalytic converter 164 Passenger compartment 192
Emission control 165 Travelling abroad 192
Tele Aid 166 Cruise control 193
Steering lock 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 196
Starting and turning off the engine 174 Antilock brake system (ABS) 198
Automatic transmission 175
Electronic stability program (ESP)
200
Parking brake 184 What you should know at the
Driving instructions 184 gas station 203
Drive sensibly – save fuel 184 Check regularly and before a
long trip 205
Drinking and driving 185
Pedals 185
Power assistance 185
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
COMAND, radio and telephone
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions
regarding use of an external antenna.
Warning!
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate
the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data
System), radio or telephone
1 if road and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m ) e ve r y s e c o n d .
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
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Tele Aid
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Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are
connected, an upgrade (alternating) tone will be heard,
and the appropriate indicator lamp will flash. If certain
information such as vehicle identification number or
client information is not available, the operator may
need to retransmit. During this time you will hear a
chirp and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice
contact will resume once the retransmission is
completed. Once a call is concluded, a chirp will be
heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will stop
flashing. The COMAND system operation will resume
(only vehicles with COMAND).
Important!
If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button f lashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Client Assistance Center
representative
.
When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system or the COMAND system audio (only vehicles
with COMAND) is muted and the selected mode (radio,
tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the
vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and
place the call. The navigation system (if engaged) will
continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is
available for use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND
display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.
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IndexAABS (Antilock brake system)………………………….198ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................. 216
Adjusting headlamp aim ........................................... .261Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................73Air conditioner refrigerant........................................ 285Airbag OFF indicator lamp ..........................................212Airbags ........................................................................64Antilock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 198
Malfunction indicator lamp ....................................211
Antitheft alarm system..................................................41Aquaplaning .............................................................. .188Ashtray
Center console, front ..............................................150Rear seats ..............................................................151
Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................125Button and soft key operation ................................126Cassette mode.........................................................131CD changer ............................................................135
CD mode................................................................ 134Operating and display elements ............................. 124Operating safety .................................................... 123Operation .............................................................. 127Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 123Radio mode ........................................................... 129Telephone operation .............................................. 138
Audio systems ............................................................. 89
Cassette player ........................................................ 91CD player................................................................. 90Radio ....................................................................... 89
Automatic climate control............................................ 116
Air distribution ..................................................... .120Air recirculation .................................................... .121Air volume ............................................................ .120Basic setting.......................................................... 118Defogging windows ................................................ 119Defrosting............................................................... 119Display and controls ............................................... 118Dust filter .............................................................. .122Economy................................................................. 119Rear window defroster ........................................... .120Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ................ .121Special settings....................................................... 119
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Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator.................................. 108Via oil dipstick ....................................................... 234
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 272COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio........... 162Combination switch ....................................................113Consumer information ............................................... 289Control and operation of radio transmitters ............... 162COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and
warning messages ..................................................219
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 220
Coolant level
Adding...................................................................237Checking ............................................................... 236
Coolant temperature gauge.......................................... 82Coolants ....................................................................287
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity..........................287
Cruise control ............................................................193Cup holder
Center console, front..............................................149Rear bench armrest................................................149
DDeep water
Driving instructions ............................................... 191
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
Display illumination ..................................................... 81Doors............................................................................33Drinking and driving.................................................. 185Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................ 184Driving instructions ................................................... 184
Brakes.................................................................... 185Pedals .................................................................... 185
Driving off.................................................................. 186EELEC. STABIL PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 226
Electronic main key ......................................................24
Changing batteries ................................................ 264Synchronizing remote control ................................ 266
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TTachometer ..................................................................83Technical data ........................................................... 281
Electrical system .................................................... 282Main dimensions ................................................... 283Rims and tires........................................................ 282Weights ................................................................. 283
Tele Aid...................................................................... 166
Initiating an emergency call .................................. 167
Telephone ....................................................................92
General notes ........................................................ 156Incoming call ...........................................................96Redialing .................................................................94Telephone book........................................................92
Telephones and two-way radios .................................. 162Telescoping steering column
Adjusting .................................................................73Indicator lamp.........................................................212
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 221
The first 1 000 miles .................................................. 163Tire inflation pressure ............................................... 247Tires
Driving instructions .............................................. 187
Tow-away alarm............................................................ 43Towing the vehicle...................................................... 253Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................... 255
Trip computer .............................................................. 98Trip odometer............................................................... 83Trunk........................................................................... 38
Opening......................................................................30Release switch ......................................................... 40
Trunk lamp ............................................................... 270VVehicle jack................................................................ 230Vehicle tools ................................................................229
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