XAdjusting: Turn rotary control :.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
Adjusting volume for telephone calls
In hands-free mode, you can adjust the
volume of a telephone call while the call is
currently active.
During a telephone call:
XTurn rotary control :.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
iThe volume of the audio system or a
telephone call can also be adjusted by
pressing the button W or X on the
multifunction steering wheel (Y page 118).
Sound
XSwitching on/off: Press button 8 on
the audio control unit (Y page 138).
The sound of the current audio source is
switched on or off.
iWhen the sound is switched off, the
symbol 8 appears in the status line.
If you change the audio source, or alter the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on again.
Selecting sound settings
You can select different bass and treble
settings for each individual audio source. The
particular Sound menu can be opened from
the basic menu for the desired operating
mode, or by pressing the button J on the
audio control unit.
Example:
$ Q Sound Q Bass
Adjusting bass or trebleXPress button J and select Bass or
Treble.
or
XSelect Sound Q Bass or Treble.
A longer and brighter bar indicates the
previously stored setting. The red pointer
indicates the currently selected setting.
Example for adjusting bass
XChanging setting: Slide ÆVZ or rotate
cVd until desired treble or bass setting is
reached.
XExiting menu: Press button k or slide
XVY.
The setting is stored.
Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
driver’s side or the passenger side.
Fader is used to determine whether the sound
focus should be shifted toward the front or
rear of the vehicle.
XPress button J repeatedly until Bal/
Fad appears in the audio display.
or
XSelect Sound Q Bal/Fad.
The current setting is indicated by a red
cross hair symbol.
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Removing towing eye boltXLoosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.XUnscrew towing eye bolt ;.XStore the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
GWarning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XVehicles with manual transmission: Shift
the manual transmission into the neutral
position (no gear selected).
or
XVehicles with automatic transmission: Shift
the automatic transmission into neutral
position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 93).
!
The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
i While being towed with the hazard
warning flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
Towing with front axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with
one axle raised. Doing so could damage the
transfer case, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground.
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
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