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145 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Menu5
Standard display
AMG
1
1AMG vehicles only.
AUDIO
NAV*
Distronic*
(page 147)
(page 147)
(page 150)
(page 152)
(page 153)
Commands/submenusDigital speedometer
Engine oil temperature
Selecting radio station
Showing route guidance 
instructions, current 
direction traveled
Calling up settings
Calling up maintenance 
system display
Vehicle supply voltage
Selecting satellite radio 
station*
Checking tire inflation 
pressure
RACETIMER
Operating CD player
Overall analysisLap analysis 
         
        
        
     
        
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Menu6
Menu7
Menu8
Menu9
Vehicle status message 
memory
1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
Settings
Trip computer
TEL*
(page 153)
(page 154)
(page 167)
(page 168)
Commands/submenusCalling up vehicle malfunction, 
warning and system status 
messages stored in memory
Resetting to factory settings
Fuel consumption statistics 
since start
Loading phone book
Instrument cluster submenu
Fuel consumption statistics 
since the last reset
Searching for name in phone 
book
Time/Date submenu
Resetting fuel consumption 
statistics
Lighting submenu
Distance to empty
Vehicle submenuConvenience submenu
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The headings used in the menus table are 
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to those 
shown in the control system displays.
The first function displayed in each menu will au-
tomatically show you which part of the system 
you are in. 
         
        
        
     
        
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258 Controls in detailUseful features
System self-check
Initially, after switching on ignition, mal-
functions are detected and indicated (the 
indicator lamps in the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button• and the 
Information button¡ stay on longer 
than 10 seconds or do not come on). The 
message
 Malfunction Visit workshop 
appears in the multifunction display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
ly following an accident in which the emer-
gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or 
air bags deploy.
An emergency call can also be initiated 
manually by opening the cover next to the 
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then 
briefly pressing the button located under 
the cover. See (
page 259) for 
instructions on initiating an emergency call 
manually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the 
indicator lamp on the SOS button will 
begin to flash. The message
 
Connecting call 
appears in the multi-
function display. When the connection is 
established, the message
 Call connected 
appears in the multifunction display. All in-
formation relevant to the emergency, such 
as the location of the vehicle (determined 
by the GPS satellite location system), vehi-
cle model, identification number and color 
are generated.
!
The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular net-
work for communication and the GPS (G
lobal P
o-
sitioning S
ystem) satellites for vehicle location. If 
either of these signals are unavailable, the 
Tele Aid system may not function and if this oc-
curs, assistance must be summoned by other 
means.
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When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the 
COMAND System audio is muted and the select-
ed mode (radio, tape or CD) pauses. The optional 
cellular phone (if installed) and inserted in cradle 
switches off. If you must use this phone, we rec-
ommend that you use it only with the vehicle at a 
standstill in a safe location. Remove the phone 
from the cradle and place the call. The naviga-
tion* system (if engaged) will continue to run. 
The multifunction display in the instrument clus-
ter is available for use, and spoken commands 
are only available by pressing the RPT button on 
the COMAND System. A pop-up window will ap-
pear in the COMAND System display to indicate 
that a Tele Aid call is in progress. After the Tele 
Aid call has ended, the optional cellular phone 
switches on again. A PIN entry might be neces-
sary.
Warning!
G
If the indicator lamps on the SOS button, on 
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or on 
the Information button remain illuminated 
continuously in red and/or the message
 
Malfunction Visit workshop 
is 
displayed in the multifunction display after 
the system self-check, a malfunction in the 
system has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined 
above, the system may not operate as 
expected. Have the system checked at the 
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible. 
         
        
        
     
        
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263 Controls in detail
Useful features
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered 
incident report.
Pass this number on to the 
Mercedes-Benz Response Center along 
with your password issued to you when 
you subscribed to the service.
The Response Center will then attempt 
to covertly contact the vehicle’s 
Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is 
located, the Response Center will 
contact the local law enforcement and 
you. The vehicle’s location will only be 
provided to law enforcement.
Garage door opener
The integrated remote control is capable of 
operating up to three separately controlled 
devices. It provides a convenient way to re-
place up to three hand-held remote con-
trols used to operate devices such as 
garage door openers, gate openers, or oth-
er devices compatible with HomeLink
® or 
some other systems.
Before the integrated remote control can 
be used, it must be programmed to the ga-
rage door opener, gate operator or other 
device you wish to operate. See the follow-
ing instructions for programming informa-
tion.
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The remote door unlock feature is available 
if the relevant cellular phone network is avail-
able.
The SOS button will flash and the message
 
Connecting call 
will appear in the multifunc-
tion display to indicate receipt of the door unlock 
command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center 
specialist may attempt to establish voice contact 
with the vehicle occupants.
If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled for 
more than 20 seconds before door unlock autho-
rization was received by the Response Center, 
you must wait 15 minutes before pulling the tail-
gate recessed handle again.
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When the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away 
alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call 
is initiated automatically to the Response Cen-
ter. See anti-theft alarm system (
page 99).