175
Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Set air volume control
1 (
page 173)
to position 0.
Reactivating
Set air volume control 1 (
page 173)
to any speed.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls 2 and 3
(page 173) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C). Increasing
Turn temperature control
2 or 3
slightly to the right.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Turn temperature control 2 or 3
slightly counterclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
iWhen the air conditioning is switched
off, the outside air supply and circula-
tion are also switched off. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise
the windows could fog up.
iWhen operating the climate control
system in automatic mode, you will
only rarely need to adjust the tempera-
ture, air volume and air distribution.
384 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
Bulbs
iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of
high humidity, driving the vehicle a dis-
tance with the lights on should clear up
the fogging.iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into
use when lamps malfunction. Observe
the messages in the multifunction dis-
play (
page 366).
386 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement
Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.
Switch lights off before replacing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Additional turn signals in the exterior
rear view mirrors
High mounted brake lamp
Xenon* lamps
Front fog lamps
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
position M (
page 110).
Open the hood (
page 291) (except
for side marker lamps).
Halogen headlamps
Left headlamp, mirror-image of right
headlamp1 Housing cover for low beam headlamp
2 Housing cover for high beam head-
lamp, parking and standing lamp
Warning!
G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you
touch or move it when hot
drop the bulb
scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
446 IndexBoltsFor spare wheel 376
Brake Indicator lamp 25
Brake assist system (BAS) 437
Brake fluid 290, 428 Checking 290
Message in display 358
Brake lamp bulbs 385
Brake pads Message in display 358
Brakes 278 Warning lamp 341
Break-in period 276
Bulbs, replacing 384 Additional turn signals 385
Brake lamps 385
Fog lamps 385
Front lamps 385
High beam 385
High beam flasher 385
License plate lamps 385, 392
Low beam 385
Parking lamps 385, 388, 390
Rear fog lamp 385, 390
Rear lamps 385 Side marker lamp 391
Side marker lamps 385, 390
Standing lamps 385, 388, 390
Tail lamp assemblies 385
Tail lamp unit 390
Turn signal lamps 385
Button Audio system 198
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 437
Calling up Range (distance to empty) 152
Service indicator 331
CAN system 437
Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426
Cargo compartment Lighting 118
Tie-down rings 253
Cargo tie-down rings 253
Catalytic converter 285
CD changer* 213
CD changer* operation 215
CD player
Operating 131
CD* operation 213 Center console 27
Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade Setting temperature units 137
Central locking Automatic 97
From inside 98
Switch 98
Switching on/off (control system) 148
Unlocking from inside 98
Central locking switch 98
Changing CDs 213
Key setting 148
Charcoal filter 191 Activating 191
Deactivating 192
Charging Vehicle battery 402
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 342
447
Index
Checking
Brake fluid 290
Coolant level 290, 296, 359
Headlamp cleaning fluid 290
Oil level 290, 292
Tire inflate pressure 290
Vehicle lighting 290
Windshield washer fluid 290
Child safety 70 Air bags 62
Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Infant and child restraint systems 66, 70
LATCH child seat anchors 78
OCS 73
Child seat anchors see LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 259
Cleaning Cup holders 337
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 167
Headliner 337
Instrument cluster 337 Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 336
MB Tex upholstery 338
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Seat belts 337
Steering wheel 337
Upholstery 338
Windows 336
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 336
Wood trims 338
Cleaning tires 302
Climate control 172 Adjusting air distribution and volume 176
Defogging windshield 176
Defrosting 177
Rear window defroster 170
Setting the temperature 175
Clock 25, 139
Closing Ashtray, center console 258
Cup holder 257
Glove box 254
Hood 292
Luggage compartment 95 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* in an emergency 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* with SmartKey 244
Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid 95
Windows 238
Windows with SmartKey 239
Cockpit 22, 437
Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 437
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire 437
Collapsible wheel chock 375
COMAND* see separate operating instructions 437
Combination switch 114 Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53
Comfort driving Transmission program mode 164
Control and operation of radio transmitters 284
448 IndexControl system 123, 438AUDIO menu 129
Convenience submenu 148
Display digital speedometer 128, 129
Display outside temperature 128, 129
Functions 124, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 137, 139
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 147
Lighting submenu 144
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI* menu 131
Selecting radio system 130
Selecting satellite radio* system 130
Settings menu 133
Standard display menu 128
Submenu Time/Date 139
Submenus 125, 127
TEL* menu 153
Trip computer menu 151
Vehicle status message memory
menu 132 Vehicle submenu 148
Convenience submenu 148 Activating easy-entry/exit feature* 148
Setting key dependency 149
Setting parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 150
Coolant 296, 359, 432 Adding 296, 297
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 432
Capacities 426
Checking level 296, 359
Messages in display 359–361
Refilling 296
Temperature 286, 360
Temperature gauge 25, 120
Coolant level Checking 290, 296, 359
Cornering fog lamps* 114 Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Cruise control 247, 438 Canceling 248
Driving downhill 248
Driving uphill 248 Fine adjustment 249
Message in display 362
Setting current speed 248
Setting speeds 249
Cruise control lever 247
Cruising range, fuel 432
Cup holders 256 Cleaning 337
Curb weight 323
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 437
D
Date (day) Setting 142
Date (month) Setting 141
Date (year) Setting 143
Daytime running lamp mode 112 Setting 144
455
Index
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Folding back 78, 79
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 417
Leather upholstery Cleaning 338
License plate lamps Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 392
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 336
Technical data 420
Light sensor 367
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110 Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Instruments 119
Interior 117
Interior delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Locator lighting 112 Low beam 110
Low beam, indicator lamp 25
Manual headlamp mode 111
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 144
Limiting the gear range 161
Limp Home Mode 166
Loading 250 Cargo tie-down rings 253
Instructions 252
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat 250
Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 303
Locator lighting 112 Setting 145
Lock buttons 439
Locking 56, 90 Automatic while driving 97
Centrally from inside 98
Fuel filler flap 288
Global, SmartKey 92
Vehicle in an emergency 379
Loss of keys 94 Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 415
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 368
Replacing bulbs 385, 387
Lowering Vehicle 400
Lubricants Technical data 426
Luggage compartment Closing 95
Closing the lid 95
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Trunk lid emergency release 96
Luggage cover 252
464 IndexStoring tires 302
SubmenusConvenience 148
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 137, 139
Lighting 144
Resetting functions in Control system 135
Selecting 134
Settings menu 134
Time/Date 139
Vehicle 148
Sun visors 169
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Switching off Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
Delayed (exterior lamps) 146
Engine 58
ESP 84
Hazard warning flasher 116 Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 106
Switching on Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
ESP 85
Front fog lamps 113
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 106
Windshield wipers 53
Synchronizing Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 246
Power windows 240
T
Tachometer 25, 121 Displaying gear range 161
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps
Cleaning 335
Replacing bulbs 385, 390 Tar stains 334
Technical data
Air conditioner refrigerant 428
Brake fluid 428
Coolant 426
Coolants 432
Electrical system 423
Engine 418
Engine oil 428
Engine oil additives 428
Flexible fuel vehicles 431
Fuel requirements 429
Fuels 426
Gasoline additives 430
Lubricants 426
Main dimensions 424
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Rims and tires 419
Weights 425
Windshield and headlamp* washer system 427, 435
Windshield washer system 427
Tele Aid System* 261, 441