XPress button : or 9 to select the
Factory Setting function.
XPress button a.
The function Reset All Settings?
appears in the multifunction display.
XPress button : or 9 to select Yes or
No. Select Yes if you want to reset to
factory settings.
XPress button a to confirm.
The confirmation message appears in the
multifunction display.
Submenus in the Settings menu
XPress button = or ; to select the
Sett. menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select a
submenu.
Scroll down with button :, scroll up with
button 9.
With the selection marker on the desired
submenu, use the button a to access the
individual functions within that submenu.
Once within the submenu, you can use button
9 to move to the next function or
button : to move to the previous function
within that submenu.
The following lists show what settings can be
changed within the various menus. Detailed
instructions on making individual settings can
be found on the following pages.
Instrument cluster submenu
RSelecting speedometer display mode
(Y page 141)
RPermanent display (speed display or
outside temperature) (Y page 141)
Lights submenu
RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) (Y page 141)
RSwitching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on or
off (Y page 142)
RSwitching locator lighting on or off
(Y page 142)
RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 143)
RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off (Y page 143)
Vehicle submenu
RSwitching automatic central locking on or
off (Y page 144)
RSwitching the radar sensors on or off
(Y page 144)
Convenience submenu
RActivating easy-entry/exit feature
(Y page 145)
RActivating/deactivating seat belt
adjustment function (Y page 145)
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via
the Sett. menu. Use the Instr. Cluster
submenu to change the instrument cluster
display settings.
The following functions are available:
RSelecting speedometer display mode
(Y page 141)
RPermanent display (speed display or
outside temperature) (Y page 141)
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Selecting speedometer display mode XPress = or ; to select the Sett.
menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
The current setting is shown.
XPress button a to change the setting.
Depending on the previous setting the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: will be
set to miles or km.
The selected display unit is valid for:
ROdometer and trip odometer
RTrip computer
RDigital speedometer in the trip menu
RCruise control
RNavigation displays
Permanent display
You can use the Permanent Display:
function to choose to display either the
outside temperature or the speed in
kilometers (USA) or miles (Canada)
permanently.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Sett. menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Permanent Display: function.
The current setting is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Permanent Display: will be switched
between Outside temperature or
Speedometer (km/h) (USA)/
Speedometer (miles) (Canada).
Lights submenu
Access the Lights submenu via the Sett.
menu. Use the submenu to change the lamp
and lighting settings on your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) (Y page 141)
RSwitching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on or
off (Y page 142)
RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 143)
RSwitching locator lighting function on or off
(Y page 142)
RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off (Y page 143)
Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only)
XPress button = or ; to select the
Sett. menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Daytime Running Lamps: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
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The DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected
the vehicle changing lanes. There will be
insufficient distance to the lane-changing
vehicle.
Narrow vehicles
Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles
traveling near the outer edges of the lane
have not yet been detected by the DISTRONIC
PLUS. There will be insufficient distance to
the preceding vehicles.
Obstacles and stationary vehicles
The DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for
obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for
example, the vehicle detected in front of you
changes lanes to bypass an obstacle or
stationary vehicle in front of it, the
DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for the
obstacle or stationary vehicle.
Cross-traffic
The DISTRONIC PLUS may inadvertently
detect crossing vehicles. If you switch on the
DISTRONIC PLUS, for example, at a traffic
light with cross traffic, the vehicle may
suddenly start to drive off.
RACE START (E 63 AMG)
RACE START enables optimum acceleration
from a standing start with suitable high-grip
road surface conditions.
GWarning!
RACE START is only available when the ESC
SPORT mode is switched on. ESC SPORT
stabilizes the vehicle only to a limited extent
if the vehicle starts to skid or when a wheel is
spinning.
RACE START should be used only on closed
tracks. Always adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when
Rthe doors are closed
Rthe engine is running and has reached its
operating temperature of approximately
80†. This is the case when the engine oil
temperature indicator in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
RESC SPORT is switched on (Y page 67)
Rthe multifunction steering wheel is in the
straight-ahead position
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The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rabove the trunk handle
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself and/or others.
GWarning!
The rear view camera either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if
Rthe trunk lid is open
Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
Rit is night or you are parking/maneuvering
your vehicle in an area where it is very dark
Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white
light
Rthe immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the
COMAND system display can flicker)
Rthere is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered
Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged
In this case, have the position and setting
of the camera checked by a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you contact a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. Otherwise you could injure
yourself or others and/or damage property
including your vehicle while parking/
maneuvering.
Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice,
snow, and slush to function properly. Clean
the camera lens regularly. Being careful not
to scratch or damage the camera lens, see
“Cleaning the rear view camera lens”
(Y page 263).
Switching on or off
XSwitching on: Switch on the ignition.XMake sure the rear view camera is switched
on in the COMAND system. For more
information refer to separate COMAND
operating instructions.
XSwitch on the COMAND system.XShift the automatic transmission to reverse
gear R.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display.
iThe image from the rear view camera will
no longer be displayed if you select another
function on the COMAND system while
reverse gear R is engaged. To display the
image again, disengage and reengage
reverse gear R.
XSwitching off: Shift the automatic
transmission into park position P, neutral
position N, or drive position D.
Night View Assist Plus
The Night View Assist Plus illuminates the
road with infrared light in addition to the
normal headlamps.
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Control panels
Dual-zone automatic climate control
USA only
FunctionRecommendation/Notes:Air distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)
iSwitch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp above button à comes
on.
(Y page 186);Front defrosteriKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield and the front door windows are
clear again.
(Y page 189)=ZONE-function on/
off
(Y page 191)?Air recirculationiOnly use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
(Y page 190)AMAX COOL function
on/off
(Y page 190)BA/C cooling on/offiSwitch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)CRear window
defroster
(Y page 191)DClimate control on/
off
iSwitch on/off the climate control
system.
(Y page 185)ETemperature
control, passenger
side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)FAir distribution(Y page 189)GAir volume(Y page 189)Climate control system181Controls in detail212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 181Z
FunctionRecommendation/NotesHTemperature
control, driver’s side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)IDisplay
Canada only
FunctionRecommendation/Notes:Air recirculationiOnly use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
(Y page 190);Front defrosteriKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield and the front door windows are
clear again.
(Y page 189)=ZONE-function on/
off
(Y page 191)?DisplayAAir distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)
iSwitch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp above button à comes
on.
(Y page 186)BA/C cooling on/offiSwitch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)CRear window
defroster
(Y page 191)DClimate control on/
off
iSwitch on/off the climate control
system.
(Y page 185)ETemperature
control, passenger
side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)FAir distribution(Y page 189)182Climate control systemControls in detail
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FunctionRecommendation/NotesGAir volume(Y page 189)HTemperature
control, driver’s side
iSet the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
FunctionRecommendation/NotesFront climate
control panel
:Air distribution and
air volume
(automatic mode)
iSwitch on the automatic mode. The
indicator lamp in button à comes on.
(Y page 186);Front defrosteriKeep this setting selected only until the
windshield and the front side windows are
clear again.
(Y page 189)=ZONE-function on/
off
(Y page 191)?DisplayAAir recirculationiOnly use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air.
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FunctionRecommendation/NotesBResidual heat/
ventilationi With the engine turned off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the
interior.( Y page 191)CA/C cooling on/offi
Switch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)DRear window
defroster( Y page 191)EClimate control on/
offi Switch on/off the climate control
system.( Y page 185)FTemperature
control, passenger
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)GControls the climate
control
automatically
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE)HAir volume( Y page 189)IAir distribution(Y page 189)JTemperature
control, driver’s sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)Rear climate
control panelKTemperature
control, raisingi Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)LDisplayMIncreasing air
volume( Y page 189)NDecreasing air
volume( Y page 189)OTemperature
control, loweringi Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You canoperate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
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