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Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
indicator ....................................... 92
Audio systems .................................. 93
Radio .............................................. 93
CD player ....................................... 94
Cassette player ............................. 95
Telephone .......................................... 96
Telephone book ............................ 96
Redialing ....................................... 98
Incoming call .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer ................................. 102
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 104
Individual settings ......................... 106
Setting the audio volume .............. 108
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 109
Engine oil level indicator .............. 112
Engine oil consumption .................113Exterior lamp switch ...................... 114
Night security illumination .......... 115
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 116
Combination switch ....................... 117
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 119
Automatic climate control ............ 120
Display and controls ................. 122
Basic setting ............................... 122
Economy ...................................... 123
Special settings .......................... 123
Rear window defroster .............. 124
Air recirculation ........................ 125
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 125
Dust filter .................................... 126
Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 127
Power windows .............................. 146
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 148
Interior lighting ..............................150Rear window sunshade ................. 151
Sun visors ....................................... 151
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 152
Interior ............................................ 152
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 152
Glove box ..................................... 153
Storage compartments
in center console ........................ 153
Ashtrays .......................................... 156
Lighter ............................................. 158
Enlarged cargo area –
split folding rear
seat backrest .............................. 159
Loading instructions ..................... 160
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 162
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 162
Telephone, general ........................ 163
Cellular telephone ......................... 163
Garage door opener ....................... 164
Ski sack ........................................... 168
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone .......................................... 96
Telephone book ............................ 96
Redialing ....................................... 98
Incoming call .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer ................................. 102
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 104
Individual settings ......................... 106
Setting the audio volume .............. 108
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 109
Engine oil level indicator .............. 112
Engine oil consumption .................113
Exterior lamp switch ......................114
Night security illumination ..........115
Headlamp cleaning system ...........116
Combination switch .......................117
Hazard warning flasher
switch ...........................................119Automatic climate control ............ 120
Display and controls ................. 122
Basic setting ............................... 122
Economy ...................................... 123
Special settings .......................... 123
Rear window defroster .............. 124
Air recirculation ........................ 125
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 125
Dust filter .................................... 126
Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 127
Power windows .............................. 146
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 148
Interior lighting ..............................150
Rear window sunshade .................151
Sun visors ........................................151
Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........152
Interior .............................................152Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 152
Glove box ..................................... 153
Storage compartments
in center console ........................ 153
Ashtrays .......................................... 156
Lighter ............................................. 158
Enlarged cargo area –
split folding rear
seat backrest .............................. 159
Loading instructions ..................... 160
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 162
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 162
Telephone, general ........................ 163
Cellular telephone ......................... 163
Garage door opener ....................... 164
Ski sack ........................................... 168
89 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 92
Vehicle speed, see page 92
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 109
Engine oil level indicator, see page 112
2Audio systems, see page 93
Radio, see page 93
CD player (optional), see page 94
Cassette player, see page 95
3Navigation system (optional), see page 101
4Malfunction message memory, see page 104
5Individual settings, see page 106
6Trip computer, see page 102
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 96Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the
next system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the
previous system.
You may call up additional displays within some of these
categories by pressing the j or k button.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/
her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting
features through the multifunction steering wheel
should only be done by the driver when traffic and
road conditions permit it to be done safely.
Programming individual settings in the system can
only be made while the vehicle is at standstill.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Navigation system (optional)1The navigation system is switched off.
2The navigation system is switched on but no
destination has been specified.
3The navigation system is switched on and
destination guidance is active.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
See the separate COMAND (Cockpit Management and
Data System) operator’s manual for notes on the
navigation system.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appear.
Press the j or k button until the required setting
menu (2 to 8) is displayed.
Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in
setting menus (2, 3) and controls the selection marker
in setting menus (4 to 8).
The settings made are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Notes:
Settings can only be selected with the vehicle stationary
or moving slowly.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear
when the vehicle stops or slows down, providing no
other system has been called up in the meantime.To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary
display (1).
•Press the J button in the instrument cluster for
approximately 3 seconds. Display (9) will appear.
•Press the J button once more, the message
“RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in the
display.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you do not press the J button within
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be
reset.
Setting the audio volume
You can only adjust the volume of the system currently
in use. The volume setting for each system (audio,
telephone and navigation and voice recognition system)
is stored separately.
Setting button:
æ increases the volume.
ç reduces the volume.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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 except Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing ìbutton on the multifunction steering
wheel.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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PARKING BRAKE ......................................................236
REMOVE KEY ............................................................242
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .........................................240
TELE AID ....................................................................244
WASHER FLUID ........................................................243
Malfunction message memory .................................... 104
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing .......................................................................... 48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 79
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 54
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination .......................................... 115OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .......................................86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 162
Parking ........................................................................... 203
Parking brake ..................... 156, 190, 200, 203, 227, 260
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................53