
2 ContentsMultifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display  ................. 84
Trip and main odometer and sub 
menu ............................................. 88
Audio systems  .................................. 89
Radio .............................................. 89
CD player  ....................................... 90
Cassette player  ............................. 91
Telephone .......................................... 92
Telephone book  ............................ 92
Redialing ....................................... 94
Incoming call  ................................ 96
Navigation system ............................ 97
Trip computer  ................................... 98
Malfunction/warning message 
memory ...................................... 100
Individual settings ......................... 102
Setting the audio volume .............. 104
Flexible service system (FSS)  ...... 105
Engine oil level indicator .............. 108
Engine oil consumption  ................ 109
Exterior lamp switch  ......................110
Night security illumination  ..........111
Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 112Combination switch  ....................... 113
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 115
Automatic climate control ............. 116
Display and controls  .................. 118
Basic setting  ................................ 118
Economy ....................................... 119
Special settings  ........................... 119
Rear window defroster  .............. 120
Air recirculation  .........................121
Residual engine heat 
utilization .....................................121
Dust filter  .................................... 122
Audio and telephone, operation .. 123
Power windows  .............................. 142
Interior lighting  ............................. 145
Sun visors ....................................... 146
Illuminated vanity mirrors  .......... 146
Interior ............................................ 147
Storage compartments, armrest and 
cup holder .................................. 147
Glove box ..................................... 147
Ashtray .............................................150
Lighter .............................................. 151
Cargo tie down rings  .....................152Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell ....................................... 152
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 152
Telephone, general  ........................ 153
Cellular telephone  ......................... 153
Garage door opener  ....................... 154
Soft top  ............................................ 158
Wind screen .................................... 166
Roller blind (horizontal)  ............... 170
Roller blind (vertical)  .................... 171
DrivingControl and operation of radio 
transmitters ............................... 174
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km)  ................................. 175
Maintenance ................................... 175
Catalytic converter  ........................ 176
Emission control  ............................ 177
Tele Aid  ........................................... 178
Steering lock ................................... 188
Starting and turning off the 
engine ......................................... 190
Automatic transmission  ............... 191
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Navigation system ............................ 97
Trip computer  ................................... 98
Malfunction/warning message 
memory ...................................... 100
Individual settings ......................... 102
Setting the audio volume .............. 104
Flexible service system (FSS)  ...... 105
Engine oil level indicator .............. 108
Engine oil consumption  ................ 109
Exterior lamp switch  ......................110
Night security illumination  ..........111
Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 112
Combination switch  .......................113
Hazard warning flasher switch  ....115
Automatic climate control  .............116
Display and controls  ...................118
Basic setting .................................118Economy ....................................... 119
Special settings  ........................... 119
Rear window defroster  .............. 120
Air recirculation  .........................121
Residual engine heat 
utilization .....................................121
Dust filter  .................................... 122
Audio and telephone, operation .. 123
Power windows  .............................. 142
Interior lighting  ............................. 145
Sun visors ....................................... 146
Illuminated vanity mirrors  .......... 146
Interior ............................................ 147
Storage compartments, armrest and 
cup holder .................................. 147
Glove box ..................................... 147Ashtray ............................................ 150
Lighter ............................................. 151
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 152
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell ....................................... 152
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 152
Telephone, general  ........................ 153
Cellular telephone  ......................... 153
Garage door opener  ....................... 154
Soft top  ............................................ 158
Wind screen .................................... 166
Roller blind (horizontal)  ............... 170
Roller blind (vertical)  .................... 171
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85 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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 and main odometer, see page 88
Vehicle speed, see page 88
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 105
Engine oil level indicator, see page 108
2Audio systems, see page 89
Radio, see page 89
CD player (optional), see page 90
Cassette player, see page 91
3Navigation system (optional), see page 97
4Malfunction message memory, see page 100
5Individual settings, see page 102
6Trip computer, see page 98
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 92Press 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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88 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Trip and main odometer and sub menu  1Trip and main odometer
See page 83 for instructions on resetting the trip 
odometer.
2Vehicle speed
3FSS (Flexible service system), see page 105.
4Engine oil level indicator, see page 108.
Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip and 
main odometer display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button repeatedly until the 
required display (2, 3, 4, 1) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
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105 Flexible service system
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Flexible service system (FSS)
(Service indicator)
The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is 
directly related to the operating conditions of the 
vehicle.
The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a 
message in the multifunction display 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 steering lock 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 – DUE NOW”
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 
steering lock to position 2.
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106 Flexible service system
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
The service indicator disappears automatically after 
30 seconds or if button  J on the instrument cluster is 
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 
or 2.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer, by 
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction 
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 88.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator 
appears. 
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Important!
The FSS indicator does not include an engine oil level 
indicator. See page 108 for engine oil level indicator.Notes:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more 
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such 
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your 
Mercedes-Benz Center. 
The interval between services is determined by the type 
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example, 
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined 
with short distance driving in which the engine does not 
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval 
between services.
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107 Flexible service system
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Following a completed A or B service the 
Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to 
10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km).
The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press 
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering 
wheel until the display appears. See page 88.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator 
appears.
Press button  Jon the instrument cluster for 
approximately 4 seconds.The multifunction display will show the question: 
“DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? – 
CONFIRM BY PRESSING R”
Press button  J on the instrument cluster again for 
approximately 4 seconds, and hold until a signal 
sounds. The message “SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN 
RESET” appears in the multifunction display.
The new service indicator is displayed with the reset 
distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km).
If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a 
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has been performed. 
Resetting the system without performing proper service 
as called for by the FSS will cause the FSS to incorrectly 
determine the next service interval which will result in 
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty. 
However you choose to set your reference numbers, the 
scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet 
must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.
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154 Garage door opener
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Garage door opener
1Signal transmitter keys
2Indicator lamp
3Hand-held remote control transmitterThe built-in remote control is capable of operating up to 
three separately controlled objects. 
Notes:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible 
with the integrated opener. If you should experience 
difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call 
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA 
only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in 
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Wa r n i n g !
When programming a garage door opener, the door 
moves up or down.When programming or operating the remote 
control make sure there is no possibility of anyone 
being harmed by the moving door.
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