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:Distance driven since last reset;Time elapsed since last reset=Average speed since last reset?Average fuel consumption since last reset
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the reading that you want to reset appears
in the multifunction display.
XPress and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster until the respective
values are reset to 0.
The fuel consumption statistics reset
automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Distance to empty
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Range: appears in the
multifunction display.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level
appears in the multifunction display.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump C appears
instead of the remaining driving range.Current fuel consumption
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Consumption appears in the
multifunction display.
The current fuel consumption appears in
the multifunction display.
Telephone 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.
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
COMAND system via Bluetooth®, see
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separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
XSwitch on the COMAND system.
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message TEL appears in the
multifunction display.
One of the following messages will appear
in the multifunction display:
RNo Service: No network is available.
RBluetooth Ready: The telephone has
not been connected to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth® yet.
XConnect the telephone to the
COMAND system via Bluetooth®.
RReady 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, or if available, the caller
ID (number or name):
XPress button 6.
You have answered the call.
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.
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the message TEL appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the desired name appears in the
multifunction display.
If you press and hold button & or
* for longer than 1 second, the system
scrolls rapidly through the list of names
until you release the button again.
The stored names are displayed in
alphabetical order.
:Selected name from the phone bookXPress button 6.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
If the connection is successful and this
feature is supported by your network
provider, the name of the party (if stored in
your phone book) you are calling will
appear in the multifunction display.
The control system stores the dialed
number in the redial memory.
or
XPress button ~ if you do not want to
make the call.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions~Bluetooth 
ReadyThe telephone has not yet been connected to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
.XConnect the telephone to the COMAND system via
Bluetooth ®
.¥Top Up 
Washer 
FluidThe fluid level has dropped to approximately  1
/ 3 of total
reservoir capacity.XAdd washer fluid ( Y page 217).
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and  M Solutions+Top Up 
Coolant 
See 
Operator’s
 ManualThe coolant level is too low.XAdd coolant ( Y page 216).XIf you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn
if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
!  Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message
and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will
overheat causing major engine damage.
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