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Driving safety systems
ESP ®
................................................ 56
Driving system................................... 115
Active parking assist. ......................123
Cruise control. ................................ 115
ECO start/stop function .................127
Parktronic. ...................................... 120
Speedtronic. ................................... 117
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 183
Trailer towing. ................................. 188
Winter ............................................. 182
Driving tips
Driving abroad ............................... 185
Driving on wet roads ......................185
Fording .......................................... 185
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer). .....104
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer). .....105 E
Easy-entry feature ................................ 67
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system................. 149
EASY-VARIO system........................... 149
ECO start/stop function.................... 127
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 275Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
e mark................................................. 275
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 239
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 242
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 242
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................235
Emergency starting............................ 270
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle............................................ 241
Engine
Display message ............................. 212
Running irregularl y.......................... 234
Starting problems ........................... 233
Starting with ECO start/stop
function ............................................ 89
Starting with the key......................... 87
Switching off ..................................... 91
Switching off using the ECO Start-
Stop function .................................... 91
Technical data. ............................... 278
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
............................................................. 227
Engine electronics.............................. 275
Malfunction..................................... 233
Engine number................................... 277Engine oil
........................................... 296
Capacities.. ..................................... 174
Checking the oil level (dipstick). .....174
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 173
Consumption ................................. 172
Display message
....................................... 173, 219, 220
Filler neck. ...................................... 174
Topping up. ..................................... 174
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 56
Display messages ...........207, 208, 209
Warning lamp. .......................... 56, 226
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 110
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 71
Folding in/out (automatically). .........72
Folding in/out (electrically). .............72
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer). ...................................... 111
Malfunction..................................... 238
Resetting. ......................................... 72
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 20Index
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Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual transmission........................... 92
Maximum speed Technical data. ............................... 280
Memory card...................................... 104
Operating (on-board computer). .....104
see separate operating instructions
Menu (on-board computer)............... .101
Audio. ............................................. 103
DVD. ............................................... 105
Message memory. .......................... 106
Navigation. ..................................... 105
Operating........................................ 102
Resetting to factory settings........... 106
Settings .......................................... 106
Submenu overview. ........................107
Telephone. ...................................... 113
Trip computer. ................................ 112
Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 285
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 162
Mobile phone...................................... 164
Display message..................... 210, 220 Installation.
..................................... 275
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 113
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 60
MOExtended run-flat system*.. 178, 262
MP3..................................................... 104
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 104
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest........................ 69
Multi-function display ..................97, 100
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Overview. .......................................... 30 N
Navigation........................................... 105 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
see separate operating instructions O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ....................26
Trip meter. ........................................ 26
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 172
Topping up. ..................................... 174Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................174
Checking (on-board computer). ......173
On-board computer.............................. 98
Audio menu. ................................... 103
Convenience submenu. ..................108
Display messages ........................... 202
DVD menu ...................................... 105
Factory settings .............................. 106
Instrument cluster submenu ...........107
Lighting submenu. ..........................108
Message memory menu.................. 106
Navigation menu. ............................ 105
Operation menu. ............................. 102
Settings menu ................................ 106
Standard display menu. ..................103
Telephone menu. ............................ 113
Time/date submenu. ......................107
Trip computer menu. ......................112
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 108
On-board computer language ...........108
One-touch gearshifting........................ 95
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display .............98
On-board computer. .......................103
Override feature
Rear side windows ............................ 54 Index
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On-board computer
102 Function
1
Operation
menu (Ypage 102)
R trip meter and total distance
recorder (standard display)
(Y page 103)
R tyre pressure loss warning
(Y page 179)
R digital speedometer or outside tem-
perature (Y page 103)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play (Y page 191)
R Engine oil level* (Y page 173)2
Audio*/DVD*menu (Y
page 103)
R radio station (Y page 103)
R CD player* (Y page 104)
R audio drive or
media* ( Ypage 104)
R DVD video* (Y page 105) 3
Navigation* menu (NAV)
(Y
page 105) Function
4
Message memory
10
menu (Display
messages) ( Ypage 106) 5
Settings
menu (Ypage 106)
R resetting to factory settings
(Y page 106)
R selecting submenus (Y page 107) 6
Trip computer
menu (Ypage 112)
R consumption statistics
(Y page 112)
R range (Y page 113) 7
Telephone* menu (Y
page 113) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
The generic terms in the table overview are
intended to help you navigate through the
menus. The terms themselves are not always
displayed in the multi-function display.
For the Audio 5*, the on-board computer dis-
plays the
Audio* and Telephone* menus in
English. The language for these menus is not
dependent on the language selected for the
multi-function display. Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND
APS*:
Depending on the audio system* fitted, the
Audio*, Navigation* and Telephone*
menus are slightly different. The examples
given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND APS*. Operation menu
i Please refer to the menu overview
(Y page 101).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
standard display.
You can select the following functions in the
Operation menu by pressing the jor
k button:
R trip meter and total distance recorder
(standard display)
R tyre pressure loss warning (Y page 179)
R digital speedometer or outside tempera-
ture
10 The menu is only visible when there is a display message. Controls
* optional
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time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
before disconnecting the battery.
or
X Subtract the battery disconnection periods
from the service date shown on the display
after reconnecting the battery. Fading out the service message
X
Press reset button 1. Service due date exceeded
The multi-function display shows one of the
following messages:
Service A overdue by .. days
Service A overdue by .. km
You will also hear a warning tone.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the
ASSYST PLUS service indicator after the nec-
essary service work has been carried out.
i If you fail to have the service performed
by the specified date, you may be violating
applicable laws. Your warranty may be inva-
lidated and goodwill settlements may be
refused. Calling up the service due date
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press the èorÿ button to select the
standard display (Y page 103).
X Press the jork button to select the
service information.
The multi-function display shows the
9 symbol and the service due date. Care
Notes on care
Regular and proper care maintains the value
of your vehicle.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove the following substances imme-
diately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard:
R Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off afterwards.
R Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off afterwards.
R Remove tree resin, oils, fuels and greases
by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in
petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
R Use silicone remover to remove wax.
R Use tar remover to remove tar stains. Operation
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