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124 Controls in detailControl systemClean CDs from time to time with a com-
mercially available cleaning cloth. No sol-
vents, anti-static sprays, etc. should be
used for cleaning. Replace the CD in its
case after use. Protect CDs from heat and
direct sunlight.
Only use CDs, which bear the label shown
and that conform to the compact disc dig-
ital audio standard (IEC 60908).
Use of CDs which do not meet this stan-
dard may cause damage to the CD chang-
er. Do not play single-CDs (80 mm) with an
adapter.
For information operating the CD changer
refer to the separate COMAND operating
instructions.Operational readiness of CD changer
If a CD changer has been installed in the
system, it can be operated from the CO-
MAND system key pad located in the cen-
ter dashboard. A loaded magazine must be
installed for CD playing.
Loading / unloading the CD magazine
The CD changer is located behind the cov-
er on the left hand side in the trunk.
Remove the CD changer cover.
Slide the CD changer door to the right
and press the eject button
3
.
The magazine is ejected.
1CD
2CD changer
3CD tray
4CD magazine
Remove the magazine and completely
pull out the CD tray.
Place the CD in the recess of the tray,
label side up.
Push the tray into the magazine in the
direction shown by the arrow.
Warning!
G
The CD changer is a Class 1 laser product.
There is a danger of invisible laser radiation
if the cover is opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The CD changer
does not contain any parts which can be ser-
viced by the user. For safety reasons, have
any service work which may be necessary
performed only by qualified personnel.
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131 Controls in detail
Control system
Press button
è
or
ÿ
repeatedly
until you see the malfunction message
memory in the display.
No malfunction messages
If no malfunctions have occurred, the mes-
sage in the display is:
NO MALFUNCTIONMalfunctions have occurred
If malfunctions have occurred, you will see
the number of malfunctions in the display:
1Number of malfunctions
Press button
k
or
j
.
The stored messages will now be dis-
played in order. See the “Practical
hints” section for malfunction and
warning messages (
page 270).Should any malfunctions occur while driv-
ing, the number of malfunctions will reap-
pear in the display when the key in the
starter switch is turned to position0 or re-
moved from the starter switch.
Settings menu
In the
SETTINGS
menu there are two func-
tions:
The function
TO RESET: R BUTTON FOR
3 SEC.
, with which you can reset all the
settings to the original factory settings.
A collection of submenus with which
you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.
Press button
è
or
ÿ
repeatedly
until the
SETTINGS
m e n u a p p e a r s i n t h e
display.
iThe message memory will be cleared
when you turn the key in the starter
switch to position1 or2. You will then
only see high priority malfunctions
(page 270).
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Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following pag-
es.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Select temperature display
mode
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set station selection mode (ra-
dio)
Set key dependency
Select speedometer display
mode
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Activate easy-entry / exit fea-
ture
Select language
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirrors
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Set fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors
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137 Controls in detail
Control system
Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
LOCATOR LIGHTING
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press
æ
or
ç
to select the de-
sired setting.
The locator lighting will be switched on
or off.Setting night security illumination
(Exterior lights delayed shut-off)
Use the
HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT-OFF
function to set whether and for how long
you would like the exterior lamps to illumi-
nate during darkness after all doors are
closed. When the delayed shut-off feature
is activated and the exterior lamp switch is
in position
U
, the following lamps will
remain lit after you remove the key from
the starter switch:
Parking lamps
Tail lamps
License plate lamps
Front fog lampsTo select delayed shut-off period:
Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the
LIGHT-
ING
submenu.
Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT-OFF
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press
æ
or
ç
to select the de-
sired lamp-on period.
You can select:
0 S
, the delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated
15 S
, 30 S
, 45 S
, or
60 S
, the de-
layed shut-off feature is activated
iYou can reactivate this function within
ten minutes by opening a door.
If you do not open a door after remov-
ing the key, the lamps will automatical-
ly shut off after 60 seconds.
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138 Controls in detailControl systemYou can temporarily deactivate the de-
layed shut-off feature:
Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key
in the starter switch to position0.
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position2 and back to0.
The delayed shut-off feature is deacti-
vated. It will reactivate as soon as you
reinsert the key in the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton on the gear selector lever
(page 33).Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Use this function to set whether and for
how long you would like the interior light-
ing to remain lit during darkness after the
key is removed from the starter switch.
Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the
LIGHT-
ING
submenu.
Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
INT. LIGHTING DELAYED
SHUT-OFF
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press
æ
or
ç
to select the de-
sired lamp-on time period. You can se-
lect:
0 S
, the delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated.
5 S,
10 S
, 15 S,
or
20 S
, the de-
layed shut-off feature is activated.
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140 Controls in detailControl systemConvenience submenu
Access the
CONVENIENCE
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
CONVENIENCE
sub-
menu to change the settings for a number
of convenience features. The following
functions are available:Setting key dependency
Use this function to set whether the mem-
ory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel, the mirrors, and the automatic cli-
mate control should be stored separately
for each key (
page 105).
Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to
the
CONVENIENCE
submenu.
Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press
æ
or
ç
to set key depen-
dency to
ON or
OFF
. Activating easy-entry / exit feature
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry / exit feature. When
the feature is activated, the steering wheel
and driver’s seat will move back to facili-
tate exiting when you
remove the key from the starter switch
open the driver’s door.
However, the engine must be turned off.
Function
Page
Set key dependency
140
Activate easy-entry / exit feature
140
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirrors
142
Set fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors
142
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Control system
After entering the vehicle, the steering
wheel and seat will move into the position
stored in memory when
the driver’s door is closed
you put the key in the starter switch
press the appropriate stored position
button on the memory switch
(page 105).
Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to
the
CONVENIENCE
submenu.
Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press
æ
or
ç
to change the
easy-entry / exit setting.
The following settings are available for the
easy-entry / exit feature:
Warning!
G
You must make sure that no one can be-
come trapped or injured by the moving
steering wheel and the driver’s seat when
the easy-entry / exit feature is in operation
and the driver’s door is being opened or the
key is removed from the starter switch. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and / or serious personal
injury.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry / exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and / or serious personal injury.
iTo cancel seat / steering wheel move-
ment, do one of the following:
Press seat adjustment switch
(page 35)
Move the steering column stalk
(page 37)
Press the memory switch
(page 105)
OFF
The
easy-entry / exit
feature is deactivat-
ed.
STEER. COL.
Only the steering
column is moved.
ST. COL + SEAT
Both the steering
column and the
seat are moved.
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146 Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear selector lever position
Effect
P
Park position
Selector position when the vehicle
is parked. Only place selector lever
in positionP when vehicle is
stopped. The park position is not in-
tended to serve as a brake when
the vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always set the park-
ing brake in addition to placing the
selector lever in positionP to se-
cure the vehicle.
The key can only be removed from
the starter switch with the selector
lever in positionP. With the key re-
moved the selector lever is locked
in positionP.
Effect
R
Reverse gear
Place selector lever in positionR only
when vehicle is stopped.
N
Neutral
No power is transmitted from the en-
gine to the drive axle. When the
brakes are released, the vehicle can
be moved freely (pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the transmission,
never engageN while driving.
If the ESP is deactivated or malfunc-
tioning:
Only move selector lever toN if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g.
on icy roads).
D
Drive
The transmission shifts automatical-
ly. All five forward gears are avail-
able.
!Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with selector lever inN
can result in transmission damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle with the selector
lever not fully engaged in positionP is dan-
gerous. Also, positionP alone is not intend-
ed to or capable of preventing your vehicle
from moving, possibly hitting people or ob-
jects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to positionP (
page 44).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
