
104 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Trip computer 1“AFTER START” – trip odometer records distance 
from first engine start after more than five hours of 
electronic key not being in steering lock position 2
2“AFTER RESET” – trip odometer records distance 
from first engine start until it is reset
3Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank 
contents
4Distance covered “AFTER START” respectively 
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” respectively 
“AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” respectively 
“AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START” 
respectively “AFTER RESET”
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105 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the 
display (1, 2 or 3) appears.
Press the j or  k button until the “AFTER START” 
short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET” long 
distance memory (2) or estimated range remaining and 
fuel tank contents indicator (3) appears.
Important!
The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be 
off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in 
time.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Note:
The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when 
the trip computer is called up.To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2) 
odometer memory at any time:
Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or 
k button and press the  J button in the instrument 
cluster until the values are reset to “0”.
The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is 
automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not 
being in steering lock position 2.
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107 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored 
while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when 
the electronic key in steering lock is turned to position 0 
or removed from the steering lock.
Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing 
button  J. Each malfunction or warning message must 
be acknowledged by pressing button  J. Once all 
messages are cancelled, the odometer display should 
reappear.
Pressing the  J button in the instrument cluster 
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction message memory will be cleared when 
the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to 
position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent malfunctions 
occur, they will be displayed in the malfunction 
message memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.Important!
Malfunctions and warning messages are only indicated 
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail. 
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a 
reminder with respect to the operation of certain 
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to 
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all 
required maintenance and safety checks performed on 
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and 
warning messages. See page 232.
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109 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SET TIME HOURS”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
3“SET TIME MINUTES”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
4“12/24 HOURS” – the unit set is displayed in the 
instrument cluster 
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
5“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in 
the outside temperature display in the instrument 
cluster and in the automatic climate control display
6“DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in 
the trip and main odometer
7“TEXT” – sets the language used in the 
multifunction display8“STATION SEARCH USING” – radio adjustment
“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to 
select a frequency
“MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select 
a stored station (preset memory)
9See page 110 for instructions on returning the 
setting menus to the factory settings
10Selection marker – indicates the setting selected
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle 
at standstill and with the key in steering lock position 1 
or 2.
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112 Flexible service system
Technical
data Instruments 
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 94.
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 114 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 
wi t h short di stan ce d r ivi ng in  which the e ngin e d oes  not 
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval 
between services.
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113 Flexible service system
Technical
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 94.
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.
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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114 Engine oil level indicator
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Engine oil level indicator
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level 
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping 
the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.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 94.
Press button j or k on the multifunction 
steering wheel repeatedly until the “MEASUREMENT 
CORRECT – ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL” engine oil level 
indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder. 
Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j 
or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground. An 
incorrect reading will be displayed if you do not cancel 
the measurement. Move the vehicle to level ground and 
measure again.
The electronic key in steering lock is not in position 2 if 
the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION” 
message appears.
The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASURING NOW” 
message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.
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320 Index
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
PARKING BRAKE  ......................................................237
REMOVE KEY  ............................................................243
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST.  ......................................... 241
TELE AID  .................................................................... 245
WASHER FLUID  ........................................................ 244
Malfunction message memory  .................................... 106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 286
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 25, 32
Memory  ............................................................................. 48
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing  ................................................................... 48, 82
Mirror, exterior, adjusting  .............................................. 81
Mirror, exterior, rear view  .............................................. 81
Mirror, inside, rear view  ................................................. 80
Multicontour seat  ............................................................ 55
Multifunction display  ...................................................... 90
Engine oil level indicator  ........................................... 94
FSS (Flexible service system)  ................................... 94
Setting the audio volume ..........................................110
Trip and main odometer  ............................................ 94
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 94
Multifunction steering wheel  ........................................ 90
NNavigation system - Multifunction display  ................ 103
Night security illumination  .......................................... 117OOn-board diagnostic system  ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual  ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 88
Overhead control panel  ................................................... 21PPanic button  ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell  ........................ 164
Parking  ........................................................................... 206
Parking brake  ......................157, 192, 202, 206, 227, 262
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  ............................................ 237
Power assistance  ........................................................... 204
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest  ........................................................................ 54
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