
3 ContentsMaintenance ................................... 227
Tele Aid............................................ 228
Catalytic converter......................... 238
Emission control ............................ 239
Starter switch ................................. 240
Starting and turning off 
the engine .................................. 242
Manual transmission .................... 244
Automatic transmission................ 246
Parking brake ................................. 256
Driving instructions ...................... 257
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel........ 257
Drinking and driving................. 257
Pedals ........................................... 257
Power assistance ........................ 258
Brakes .......................................... 258
Driving off ................................... 259
Parking ........................................ 260
Tires .............................................  261
Snow chains ................................ 263
Winter driving instructions ...... 264
Deep water .................................. 266
Passenger compartment............ 267
Traveling abroad......................... 267Cruise control ................................  268
Brake assist system (BAS)............  271
Antilock brake system (ABS).......  272
Electronic stability program 
(ESP) ...........................................  274
What you should know 
at the gas station ......................  278
Check regularly and before 
a long trip ..................................  280
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator 
lamps in the instrument 
cluster.........................................  282
On-board diagnostic system.........  283
Check engine malfunction 
indicator lamp ............................  283
Brake warning lamp ..................  284
Supplemental restraint 
system (SRS) indicator lamp ....  285
Fuel reserve warning ................  286
ABS malfunction indicator 
lamp .............................................  287Electronic stability program 
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 288
Seat belt nonusage warning 
lamp ............................................288
Malfunction and indicator 
lamp in the center console ...... 289
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp..... 289
Malfunction and warning 
messages in the 
multifunction display ............... 290
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................  291
BATTERY  / ALTERNATOR........ 292
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM..... 293
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 293
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 294
BRAKE FLUID ............................. 294
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 295
SEAT BELT SYSTEM................... 295
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) .. 296
COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 297
COOLANT 
(coolant temperature) ................ 298
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 299 

91 Rear view mirrors
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Parking position exterior mirror 
(only vehicles with memory function)
The passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and 
programmed to assist the driver during parking 
maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects 
close to the vehicle).
With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, and 
the exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger 
side position, the passenger side mirror will be turned 
downward when placing the gear selector lever in “R” 
reverse.
Note:
For activating the mirror adjustment, see under 
individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” – “MIRROR 
SETTING WHEN PARKING”, on page 134.
The passenger side mirror will return to its previous 
position:
•immediately at speeds above approx. 6 mph 
(10 km / h)  – independent of the engaged gear,
•after 10 seconds when shifting gear selector lever 
from “R” Reverse,
•by pressing the driver’s side mirror button%.To store passenger mirror parking position:
1. The vehicle must be stationary.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to 
position 1 or 2.
2. Select passenger side mirror& and adjust the 
mirror to view the curb.
3. Push the memory button “M” (4).
4. Within 3 seconds push bottom of adjustment 
button (3).
The mirror should not move.
Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves.
Note:
One stored parking position is available for each of the 
two electronic keys.
This is only possible if you select “ON” in the menu, 
“SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”, see under individual 
setting menu “CONVENIENCE” – “SETTINGS KEY-
DEPENDENT”, see page 134. 

135 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up 
the individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE”.
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction 
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
3“EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE”, see page 47.
4 “SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”
if setting “ON” is selected, all settings selected in 
the individual setting can be stored key-dependent 
in memory. Memory function, see page 93.
5“MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING” – the 
passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and 
programmed to assist the driver during parking 
maneuvers, see page 91.
6Returning the individual setting 
menu “CONVENIENCE” to the factory setting.
7Acknowledgment.Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu 
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.
Press buttonæ orç until the individual setting 
menu “CONVENIENCE” is selected by the selection 
marker.
Press the j or k button until the required 
display (3 to 5) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç 
button controls the selection marker. 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. 

225 Contents - Driving
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
DrivingControl and operation of 
radio transmitters ..................... 226
The first 1 000 miles 
(1 500 km) ................................. 227
Maintenance ................................... 227
Tele Aid............................................ 228
Catalytic converter......................... 238
Emission control ............................ 239
Starter switch ................................. 240
Starting and turning off 
the engine .................................. 242
Manual transmission .................... 244
Automatic transmission................ 246Parking brake ................................  256
Driving instructions......................  257
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel .......  257
Drinking and driving ................  257
Pedals ..........................................  257
Power assistance........................  258
Brakes ..........................................  258
Driving off...................................  259
Parking ........................................  260
Tires .............................................  261
Snow chains................................  263
Winter driving instructions .....  264
Deep water ..................................  266
Passenger compartment ...........  267
Traveling abroad ........................  267Cruise control ................................. 268
Brake assist system (BAS) ............  271
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 272
Electronic stability program 
(ESP) ...........................................  274
What you should know 
at the gas station ....................... 278
Check regularly and before 
a long trip ................................... 280 

235 Tele Aid
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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 Customer 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 flashes until 
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a 
Response Center or Customer 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. 

258 Driving instructions
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Power assistance
BrakesExcessive use of road salt and other snow melting 
chemicals spread on roads during the winter months 
may cause a build up of moisture or residue to form on 
the braking components. This build up or residue could 
cause light corrosion of the braking components if the 
vehicle is parked with the brakes cold. Apply steady and 
even braking pressure when stopping the vehicle to 
warm up and dry the brake components.
Important!
Please pay attention to the function of the brake assist 
system (BAS), see page 271.
The condition of the parking brake system is checked 
each time the vehicle is in the shop for the required 
maintenance service.
If the parking brake is released and the brake warning 
lamp in the instrument cluster stays on, the brake fluid 
level in the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the 
reason for low brake fluid in the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected at an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Wa r n i n g !
When the engine is not running, the brake and 
steering systems are without power assistance. 
Under these circumstances, a much greater effort is 
necessary to stop or steer the vehicle.Wa r n i n g !
After driving in heavy rain for some time without 
applying the brakes or through water deep enough 
to wet brake components or salty road conditions, 
the first braking action may be somewhat reduced 
and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to 
obtain expected braking effect. Be sure to maintain 
a safe distance from vehicles in front.Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause 
excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby 
significantly reducing their effectiveness. It may 
not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time 
to avoid an accident. 

281 Contents - Instrument cluster display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator 
lamps in the instrument 
cluster ......................................... 282
On-board diagnostic system ......... 283
Check engine malfunction 
indicator lamp............................. 283
Brake warning lamp .................. 284
Supplemental restraint 
system (SRS) indicator lamp .... 285
Fuel reserve warning................. 286
ABS malfunction indicator 
lamp.............................................. 287
Electronic stability program 
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 288
Seat belt nonusage warning 
lamp ............................................288Malfunction and indicator 
lamp in the center console......  289
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ....  289
Malfunction and warning 
messages in the 
multifunction display ..............  290
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE................  291
BATTERY  / ALTERNATOR .......  292
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ....  293
BRAKE ASSIST...........................  293
BRAKE PAD WEAR....................  294
BRAKE FLUID ............................  294
PARKING BRAKE .......................  295
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ..................  295
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program)..  296
COOLANT (coolant level)..........  297COOLANT 
(coolant temperature) ................ 298
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 299
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR........................... 302
DOOR............................................ 302
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 303
HOOD ........................................... 303
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ....... 304
TELE AID ..................................... 304
WASHER FLUID.......................... 305
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................. 306
KEY............................................... 306
FUEL RESERVE .......................... 307
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................ 307
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. ..... 308 

390 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
NNavigation system ........................................................... 116
Night security illumination..........................................  146OOn-board diagnostic system ......................................... 283
Overhead control panel...................................................  21PPanic button......................................................................  35
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..................................... 200
Parcel net in front passenger footwell........................  214
Parking brake ................................................................. 256
Place head restraints upright ........................................  60
Power seat .........................................................................  49
Power windows...............................................................  197
Express opening and closing ..................................  197
Opening and closing...................................................  34
Synchronizing power windows ...............................  198
Problems with your vehicle ...........................................  14
Product information ..........................................................  7
RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 108
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 149
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 172
Rear seats ........................................................................  212
Rear window defroster .................................................. 170
Removal and installation of front seat 
head restraints............................................................. 54
Replacement keys
Obtaining ...................................................................... 29
Replacing wiper blade insert ......................................  356
Reporting Safety Defects.................................................  15
REST ........................................................................  159, 169
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid...............................................................  228
Roof rack .........................................................................  357SSeat belt nonusage warning system.............................. 63
Seat belts ........................................................................... 62
Fastening ...................................................................... 65
Operation ...................................................................... 66