Selecting submenu in the
multifunction display
Use the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
X Press button V or U repeatedly until
the standard display appears.
X Press button & or * to select the
HYBRID menu. Selecting submenu in the COMAND
display
X Select System Q Hybrid Q Energy
Flow. COMAND display examples
Example illustration: Operating mode display
1
Combustion engine
2 Hybrid transmission
3 High-voltage battery
4 Charging condition of high-voltage
battery in percent
5 Flow of energy
The HYBRID components that are currently
active are highlighted in the COMAND
display. Multifunction display Power gauge COMAND display
Recuperation – the hybrid transmission functions as a generator, for example when
coasting or braking. The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric power and
stored in the high-voltage battery.
The multifunction display indicates charging of the high-voltage battery by an arrow pointing
upwards. The pointer of the power gauge moves into the charge section. The COMAND
display indicates the flow of energy by green arrows.14
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Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messages
are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in this
Supplemental Operating Instructions
Booklet.
Selecting the Vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system displays
both cleared and uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot be
cleared from the multifunction display using
the reset button or button &, *,
U or V on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Other messages of high priority and
messages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display using
the reset button or button &, *,
U or V on the multifunction steering
wheel. They are then stored in the Vehicle
status message memory menu. Remember
that clearing a message will only make the
message disappear. Clearing a message will
not correct the condition that caused the
message to appear. G
Warning!
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of
and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may
cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury. G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If
you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the warning and malfunction
messages specific to the HYBRID system. For
all other warning and malfunction messages,
refer to the Operator’s Manual. 24
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