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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature indicator is
displayed in the multifunction display
(Y page 120).
GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the
instrument cluster (Y page 28). Once the fuel
level has fallen below the reserve mark, the
yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp 8
for the fuel reserve comes on.
Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 2.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to call up statistical
data on your vehicle, and much more.
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions 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.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.
:Multifunction display;Press button~to end a call
to reject an incoming call
6to answer a call
to dial7
to redial7
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Press buttonW
Xto set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER 8=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System 9?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System 9
to go back
to confirm messagesPress and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=to call up line for menus and to
select menusPress button briefly9
:to select submenu or scroll
through lists
within Audio menu to select
previous or next track, scene or
stored station
within Tel menu to switch to
the phone book and select a
name or numberPress and hold button9
:within Audio menu to select a
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous or
next station in station list or
wave band
within Tel menu to start the
quick search in the phone bookPress buttonato confirm selection or
messages
Depending on the selected menu, pressing
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel will alter what appears in the
multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunction
display is arranged in menus and
accompanying functions and submenus.
The individual functions are then found within
the relevant menu (radio or CD operations
under Audio, for example). These functions
serve to call up relevant information or to
customize the settings for your vehicle.
It is helpful to think of the menus, and the
functions within each menu, as being
arranged in a circular pattern.
In the Settings menu, instead of functions,
you will find a number of submenus for calling
up and changing settings. For instructions on
using these submenus, see “Settings menu”
( Y page 130).
The number of menus available in the system
depends on which optional equipment is
installed in your vehicle.
8 AMG vehicles only.
9 The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
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Using the control systemXTo select a menu: Press button =
or ;.
XTo select a submenu: Press button :
or 9.
XTo go to the next higher menu level:
Press button %.
XTo select the standard display: Press
button % repeatedly until the standard
display featuring the odometer and
speedometer appears.
or
XPress and hold button % until the
standard display featuring the trip
odometer and the main odometer appears.
XTo confirm selection: Press button a.XTo confirm display message: Press
button a or %.
The control system saves certain display
messages. Calling up display messages
(Y page 129).
For information about warning and
malfunction messages appearing in the
multifunction display (Y page 270).
Multifunction display
:Text field;Line for main menus=Outside temperature indicator?Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
ATransmission position/gear range
indicator (automatic transmission)
Additional speedometer (manual
transmission)
BDigital clock
Settings, functions, submenus as well as any
malfunctions appear in the text field.
For more information on menus displayed in
the multifunction display, see “Menus and
submenus” (Y page 121).
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Menus and submenusFunction:Trip menu (Y page 121);AMG10 menu (Y page 123)=Navi menu (Y page 126)?Audio menu (Y page 126)ATel menu (Y page 128)BService menu (Y page 129)CSettings menu (Y page 130)
Trip menu
In the Trip menu, you can show an additional
display for the speedometer and call up or
reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
The following information is available:
RStandard display (Y page 121)
RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 122)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 122)
RResetting values (Y page 122)
RRemaining driving range and current fuel
consumption (Y page 123)
RDigital Speedometer (Y page 123)
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip
odometer : and the main odometer ;
appear in the multifunction display.
If another display appears instead of the
standard display:
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
or
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RSETUP (Y page 124)
RRACETIMER (Y page 124)
ROverall analysis (Y page 125)
RLap analysis (Y page 126)
SETUP
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 to select SETUP.:Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
;ESP mode indicator
RACETIMER
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.
:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=RACETIMER?Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 77).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
W or X.
XStarting: Press button W.XDisplaying intermediate time: Press
button X while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.
XStopping: Press button W.
When you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 77) or, in
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button W after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
XPress button X while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.
XPress button X within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be saved
as a lap time.
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Lap analysis
This function is only available if you have
saved at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 repeatedly until the lap
analysis appears in the multifunction
display.
Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The
fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol :.
:Lap number;Lap time=Average speed during lap?Lap lengthAMaximum speed during lapXPress button : or 9 to see other lap
analyses.
Navi menu
The Navi menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Navi menu.
The message shown in the multifunction
display depends on the status of the
navigation system:
RWith the COMAND system switched on
or off and route guidance not activated,
the direction of travel and, if applicable,
the name of the street currently traveled
on appear in the multifunction display.
RWith the COMAND system switched on
and route guidance activated, maneuver
instructions appear in the multifunction
display.
Please refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions for instructions on how
to activate the route guidance system.
Audio menu
The functions in the Audio menu operate the
audio equipment which you have currently
switched on.
The following functions are available:
RSelecting radio station (Y page 126)
ROperating audio devices/audio media
(Y page 127)
ROperating video DVD (Y page 127)
If the audio system or the COMAND system
is currently switched off, the message Audio
Off appears in the multifunction display.
XTo adjust the volume: Press button
W or X on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Selecting radio station
iThe SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated
as a radio application.
Additional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to a satellite
radio service provider are required for
satellite radio operation. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see “Satellite radio”
(Y page 152).
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
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XSwitch on the audio system (Y page 144)
and select radio mode.
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu.
The currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration for FM radio
:Stored memory position;Station frequency=Wave band settingXSelecting next or previous stored
station: Press button : or 9 briefly
to select a stored station.
XSelecting next or previous station in
wave band: Press and hold button : or
9 to select a station.
You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio
(Y page 151).
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Operating audio devices/audio media
XSwitch on the audio system and select the
CD or MP3 mode (Y page 158).
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu. The settings for the currently
being played audio device/audio media
appear in the multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button : or 9 briefly.
XSelecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold
button : or 9.
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
This function is only available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system.
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu.
:Disc number;Current sceneXSelecting next or previous scene: Press
button : or 9 briefly.
XSelecting a scene from the scene list
(quick search): Press and hold
button : or 9.
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Tel menuGWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
You can connect your telephone to the audio
system (Y page 167) or to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth®, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
XSwitch on the audio system (Y page 144)
or the COMAND system, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
One of the following messages will appear
in the multifunction display:
RNo Service: No network is available.
RReady for Bluetooth Telephony...:
The telephone has not been connected
to the audio system or COMAND system
via Bluetooth® yet.
XConnect the telephone to the audio
system or COMAND system via
Bluetooth®.
RPhone READY or name of the network
provider (if available): The telephone has
found a network and is ready for use. You
can operate it using the control system.
Answering a call
When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you can answer a call at any time. In the
multifunction display you will then see the
following message:
Example illustration
XPress button 6.
You have answered the call.
The caller’s number appears only if it is
transmitted.
The caller’s name appears only if the number
and the name are stored in the phone book.
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming
call
XPress button ~.
Dialing a number from the phone book
When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you may select and dial a number from the
phone book at any time.
iTo use the phone book of the audio
system you can import business cards
(vCards) from external Bluetooth® phones
into your audio system’s phone book
(Y page 174). Vehicles with COMAND, see
separate operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
XPress button : or 9 or a to
switch to the phone book.
The stored names are displayed in
ascending alphabetical order.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
desired entry.
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