
2 Contents
Multifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display  ................. 88
Trip and main odometer 
and sub menu  .............................. 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/warning 
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  ..........115Headlamp 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
Interior lighting  ............................. 149
Sun visors  ........................................150
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ...........150
Interior  ............................................. 151
Storage compartments, armrest 
and cup holder  ........................... 151
Glove box ...................................... 151Ashtray  ............................................ 154
Lighter  ............................................. 155
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 156
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 156
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 156
Telephone, general  ........................ 157
Cellular telephone  ......................... 157
Garage door opener  ....................... 158
Soft top  ............................................ 162
Wind screen .................................... 170
DrivingControl and operation of 
radio transmitters  ..................... 178
The first 1 000 miles 
(1 500 km)  ................................. 179
Maintenance  ................................... 179
Catalytic converter  ........................ 180
Emission control  ............................ 181
Tele Aid  ........................................... 182
Steering lock  ................................... 192
Starting and turning off 
the engine  .................................. 194
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone  .......................................... 96
Telephone book  ............................ 96
Redialing  ....................................... 98
Incoming call  .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer  ................................. 102
Malfunction/warning 
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
Interior lighting  ............................. 149
Sun visors  ........................................150
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ...........150
Interior  ............................................. 151
Storage compartments, armrest 
and cup holder  ........................... 151
Glove box ...................................... 151Ashtray  ............................................ 154
Lighter  ............................................. 155
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 156
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 156
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 156
Telephone, general  ........................ 157
Cellular telephone  ......................... 157
Garage door opener  ....................... 158
Soft top  ............................................ 162
Wind screen .................................... 170
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89 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
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 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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101 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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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108 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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, navigation and voice recognition system) is 
stored separately.
Setting button:
æ increases the volume.
ç reduces the volume.
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189 Tele Aid
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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 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.
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333 Index
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Mirror, exterior, rear view  .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view  ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat  ............................................................ 55
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  .........................................228
Operator’s Manual  ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator  ...................................... 86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button  ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell  ........................ 156
Parking  ........................................................................... 208
Parking brake  .....................154, 194, 204, 208, 229, 266
PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and warning messages 
239
Power assistance  ........................................................... 206
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest  ........................................................................ 54
Power windows  ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing  .................................. 147
Opening and closing  ................................................... 31
Operated with soft top switch  ................................. 148
Synchronizing  ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information  .......................................................... 7RRadio
See Audio .................................................................... 133
Radio transmitters  ......................................................... 178
Rain sensor  ..................................................................... 118
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