ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Switching on or off ......................... 138
Audio menu ........................................ 134
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 95
Automatic central locking .......... 80, 144
Automatic climate control see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control .. 103
Automatic locking when driving ...... 144
Automatic shift program .................. 120
Automatic transmission ................... 114
Automatic shift program ................120
Gear range indicator ......................120
Gear ranges ................................... 120
Gear selector lever ........................115
Hill-start assist system ..................160
Kickdown ....................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..124
Manual shift program ..................... 122
One-touch gearshifting ..................121
Program mode indicator ................121
Program mode selector dial
(E 63 AMG) ............................ 121, 123
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............120
Shifting procedure .........................118
Steering wheel gearshift control ....122
Transmission position indicator .....118
Transmission positions ..................118
AUX socket ........................................ 201
Axle oils .............................................. 360
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 63
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................79
Replacing ....................................... 317
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 336
Charging ........................................ 337
Jump starting ................................. 338
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 284, 297
Bead (tire) .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 333
Blind Spot Assist ............................... 175
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Switching on or off ......................... 138
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 333
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake Assist System PLUS
see BAS PLUS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 262
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Brakes ................................................ 254
Ceramic brake system ...................256
High-performance brake system ....256
Parking brake ................................ 113
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Break-in period .................................. 220
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 224
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C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 135
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 359
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 199
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 266
Center console ..................................... 32
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 80, 144
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 77
Locking/unlocking from inside ........81
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 81
Ceramic brake system ...................... 256
Certification label .............................. 346
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........60
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 59
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............43
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 59
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Override switch ................................ 60
Safety notes ..................................... 56
Tether anchorage points ..................58
Top tether ........................................ 58
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 266Cigarette lighter ................................ 206
Climate control see Climate control system
Climate control system .................... 180
Air conditioning ............................. 185
Air conditioning refrigerant ............362
Air distribution ............................... 189
Air recirculation mode ...................190
Air volume ..................................... 189
Automatic mode ............................ 186
Deactivating system ......................185
Front defroster .............................. 189
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........190
Residual heat and ventilation .........191
Temperature .................................. 186
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 270
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 100
Compass ............................................ 216
Control system .................................. 126
Multifunction display .....................128
Multifunction steering wheel .........126
Resetting to factory settings ..........139
Control system menus ...................... 129
AMG ............................................... 131
Assistance ..................................... 137
Audio ............................................. 134
Navi ............................................... 134
Service ........................................... 138
Settings ......................................... 139
Telephone ...................................... 135
Trip ................................................ 129
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 145
Instrument cluster .........................140
Lighting .......................................... 141
Vehicle ........................................... 144
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 145
Seat belt adjustment function .......145
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............365
Capacities ...................................... 361
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FunctionPage?Press button % briefly:to go to the next higher
menu level
128
to confirm display message128to cancel the Voice Control
System 3Press and hold button
% to select the standard
display.
128
APress button = or ; :128to call up line for menusto scroll to the left or right
to select menusPress button 9 or :
briefly:
128
to select submenusto scroll up or down through
liststo select previous or next
track, scene, or stored
station within Audio menu
134
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Tel menu
135
Press and hold button
9 or : :
128
to select previous or next
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous
or next station in waveband
(if no station list is
available) within Audio
menu
134
to start the quick search in
the phone book within Tel
menu
135
FunctionPagePress button a:to confirm selection or
message
128
to switch to the phone
book 2
135
to dial a selected phone
number 2
1363
Function only available in vehicles with Voice Control System.
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:Multifunction display;Press button~to end a call
to reject an incoming call
6to answer a call
to dial9
to redial9
8to mutePress buttonW
X
to set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER10
=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System11?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System11
to go back
to confirm messages
Press and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=
to call up line for menus and to
select menus
Press 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 number
Press 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 book
Press 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
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Menus and submenusFunction:Trip menu (Y page 129);AMG12 menu (Y page 131)=Navi menu (Y page 134)?Audio menu (Y page 134)ATel menu (Y page 135)BAssistance menu (Y page 137)CService menu (Y page 138)DSettings menu (Y page 139)
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 129)
RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 130)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 130)
RResetting values (Y page 130)
RRemaining driving range and current fuel
consumption (Y page 131)
RDigital Speedometer (Y page 131)
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip
odometer : and the main odometer ;
appear in the multifunction display.
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SETUPXPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 to select SETUP.
or
XTap the AMG button on the center console
(Y page 165).
iYou can store and call up automatic
transmission program mode and
suspension style settings with the AMG
button on the center console. For more
information, see (Y page 165).
:Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
;ESC mode indicator=Suspension style 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.
:RACETIMER;Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 85).
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 85) 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.
The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap.
The new lap begins to be timed as soon as
the intermediate time is called up.
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: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 134)
ROperating audio devices/audio media
(Y page 135)
ROperating video DVD (Y page 135)
If 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.
For more information on SIRIUS XM
Satellite Radio, refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
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.
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
radio. Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu.
The currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display.
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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. 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 COMAND system and select
the audio device or audio media. 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
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.
Tel menu
GWarning!
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.
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