
2 Contents 
Multifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display  ................. 90
Trip and main odometer 
and sub menu  .............................. 94
Audio systems  .................................. 95
Radio  .............................................. 95
CD player  ....................................... 96
Cassette player  ............................. 97
Telephone  .......................................... 98
Telephone book  ............................ 98
Redialing  ..................................... 100
Incoming call  .............................. 102
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer  ................................. 104
Malfunction message 
memory  ...................................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS)  ....... 111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption  .................115Exterior lamp switch ...................... 116
Night security illumination  .......... 117
Headlamp cleaning system  ........... 118
Combination switch  ....................... 119
Hazard warning flasher 
switch  ..........................................121
Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls  ................. 124
Basic setting - 
automatic mode  ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings  .......................... 125
Rear window defroster  .............. 126
Air recirculation  ........................ 127
Residual engine 
heat utilization  ........................... 127
Dust filter  .................................... 128
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .................................... 129
Power windows  .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof  ....................... 149Interior lighting  ............................. 151
Rear window sunshade  ................. 152
Sun visors  ....................................... 152
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior  ............................................ 153
Storage compartments, 
armrest and cup holder  ........... 153
Glove box  ..................................... 154
Ashtrays  .......................................... 157
Lighter  ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding 
rear seat backrest  ..................... 160
Loading instructions  ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 163
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 164
Telephone, general  ........................ 164
Cellular telephone  ......................... 165
Garage door opener  ....................... 166
Ski sack  ........................................... 170
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone  .......................................... 98
Telephone book  ............................ 98
Redialing  ..................................... 100
Incoming call  .............................. 102
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer  ................................. 104
Malfunction message memory  .... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS)  ....... 111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption  .................115
Exterior lamp switch  ......................116
Night security illumination  ..........117
Headlamp cleaning system  ...........118
Combination switch  .......................119
Hazard warning flasher 
switch .......................................... 121Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls  ................. 124
Basic setting - 
automatic mode  ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings  .......................... 125
Rear window defroster  .............. 126
Air recirculation  ........................ 127
Residual engine 
heat utilization  ........................... 127
Dust filter  .................................... 128
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .................................... 129
Power windows  .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof  ....................... 149
Interior lighting  .............................. 151
Rear window sunshade  .................152
Sun visors  ........................................152Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior  ............................................ 153
Storage compartments, 
armrest and cup holder  ........... 153
Glove box  ..................................... 154
Ashtrays  .......................................... 157
Lighter  ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding 
rear seat backrest  ..................... 160
Loading instructions  ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 163
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 164
Telephone, general  ........................ 164
Cellular telephone  ......................... 165
Garage door opener  ....................... 166
Ski sack  ........................................... 170
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91 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 94
Vehicle speed, see page 94
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 111
Engine oil level indicator, see page 114
2Audio systems, see page 95
Radio, see page 95
CD player (optional), see page 96
Cassette player, see page 97
3Navigation system (optional), see page 103
4Malfunction message memory, see page 106
5Individual settings, see page 108
6Trip computer, see page 104
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 98Press 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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103 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.
P54.30-2985-27
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110 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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187 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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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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