
Upload/Download of Data ...............95
USB socket  ...................................... 80
Vehicle settings  ............................. 206
Video DVD  ..................................... 191
Voice Control System  ....................237
Combination switch  .......................... 301
Controller (COMAND)  .......................... 79
Control system  .................................. 220
Multifunction display  .....................222
Multifunction steering wheel  .........221
Control system menus  ...................... 222
AMG ............................................... 227
Assistance  ..................................... 231
Audio  ............................................. 226
Navi  ............................................... 225
Service ........................................... 233
Settings  ......................................... 234
Telephone  ...................................... 230
Trip  ................................................ 223
Coolant  
Anticorrosion/antifreeze  ...............543
Capacities .............................. 538, 539
Checking level  ............................... 408
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 480
Temperature gauge ........................ 327
Corner-illuminating lamps  ................ 303
Cruise control  .................................... 328
Activating ....................................... 328
Canceling  ....................................... 329
Changing the set speed  .................329
Last stored speed  ..........................330
Lever .............................................. 328
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 458
Resume function  ............................ 330
Setting current speed  ....................329
Cup holders  ........................................ 384
Curb weight  ....................................... 430
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)  ... 24
Customer Relations Department  ....... 24
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster                              
Data recording  ..................................... 25
Daytime running lamp mode  ............ 299
Switching on or off ......................... 234
Deep water
see Standing water                                   
Defogging (windshield)  ..................... 371
Defroster  
Front (Climate control system)  ......370
Rear window  .................................. 372
Department of Transportation
see DOT                                                    
Difficulties  
While driving  .................................. 314
With starting  .................................. 312
Digital speedometer  
Additional speedometer ................. 235
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification                          
Direction of rotation (tires)  .............. 422
Displays  
COMAND display  ............................. 78
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 333
Maintenance service indicator  .......439
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 452
Multifunction display  .....................222
Symbol messages  ..........................466
Text messages  ............................... 454
Trip computer  ................................ 223
Vehicle status message memory  ...233
Display settings (COMAND)  ................ 92
DISTRONIC PLUS  ............................... 330
Cleaning system sensors  ...............443
Displaying the distance graphic  .....334
Displays in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 333
Distance warning lamp  ..........333, 496
Driving  ........................................... 336
Driving with .................................... 339
Lever .............................................. 335
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 459
Resume function  ............................ 338
Sensor cover .................................. 443
Speed settings  ............................... 337
Stopping  ........................................ 337
Doors  
Child safety locks  ............................ 61
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) . 275Index7221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 7 

Inside door handle ...................... 38, 278
Instrument cluster  ...................... 32, 326
Illumination  .................................... 326
Lamps  ............................................ 489
Multifunction display  .....................222
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination         
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster                              
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit                                               
Interior lighting  
Emergency lighting  ........................304
Front  .............................................. 304
Front reading lamps  .......................304
Rear  ............................................... 304
Rear reading lamps  ........................304
Interior rear view mirror  ................... 294
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors  ....295
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments                      
Intermittent wiping  ........................... 306
Rain sensor  .................................... 306
iPod ®
 (media interface)  .................... 200
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle                        
J
Jack  ..................................................... 451
Jump starting  ..................................... 514
K
Key, Mechanical  
Loss of  ........................................... 277
Replacing  ....................................... 278
Unlocking/locking manually  ..........499
Valet locking  .................................. 283
Key, SmartKey  
Battery check lamp  ........................277
Checking batteries ......................... 277
Factory setting  ...................... 275, 277
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO)  ................................................ 277
Global locking (SmartKey)  .............275
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO)  ................................................ 277
Global unlocking
(SmartKey)  ..................................... 275
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO  ...276
Locking/unlocking  ........................274
Loss of  ........................................... 277
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 478
Opening, trunk  ............................... 279
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof  ............................... 309
Opening and closing the windows . 309
Remote control  .............................. 274
Replacing  ....................................... 278
Replacing batteries  ........................502
Restoring to factory setting  ...275, 277
Selective setting  ....................275, 277
Starter switch positions  .................284
KEYLESS-GO  
Starter switch positions  .................284
Keypad (COMAND)  .............................. 79
Kickdown  ........................................... 321
Kickdown (manual shift program)  ... 325
Kilopascal (air pressure unit)  ........... 431
L
Labels  
Certification  ................................... 524
Emission control information  .........525
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 418
Tire inflation pressure  ....................412
Lamps, exterior  
Exterior lamp switch  ......................298
Front  .............................................. 505
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 485
Switching on/off  ........................... 298
Lamps, indicator and warning  
ABS .......................................... 32, 490
Adaptive Highbeam Assist  .............301
Brakes  ........................................... 490
Distance warning lamp  ..........333, 496
Engine malfunction  ........................496
ESC  .......................................... 32, 495
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ESC OFF ........................................ 495
Fog lamps  ...................................... 300
Front passenger front air bag
off  ............................................ 46, 498
Fuel tank reserve  ........................... 496
High-beam headlamps  .............32, 301
Instrument cluster  .........................489
Low-beam headlamps  ....................299
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale  ........................497
Seat belt telltale  ................32, 52, 493
SRS .......................................... 40, 494
Turn signals  ..................................... 32
Lane Keeping Assist  .......................... 362
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 462
Switching on or off ......................... 233
Language settings  ............................... 94
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle                        
License plate lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 486
Light alloy wheels, cleaning  ............. 445
Lighters see Cigarette lighters                                
Lighting  .............................................. 298
Daytime running lamp mode  ..........299
Exterior  .......................................... 298
Interior  ........................................... 304
Limp-home mode  .............................. 325
Load index (tires)  ...................... 426, 431
Loading see Vehicle loading                                   
Locking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................. 275
Manually  ........................................ 500
SmartKey  ....................................... 274
Loss of  
Key  ................................................ 277
Service and Warranty Information
booklet  .......................................... 524
Low-beam headlamps  ....................... 299
Exterior lamp switch  ......................298
Switching on  .................................. 299
Lubricants  .......................................... 537M
Maintenance  ........................................ 22
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid)  ..................................................... 395
Maintenance System  
Service indicator display  ................439
Service indicator message  .............439
Service term exceeded  ..................439
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps)  .............................. 299
Manual shift program  ....................... 324
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification                          
Maximum loaded vehicle weight  ..... 431
Maximum load rating (tires)  ............. 431
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure  .............................. 431
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical                                 
Media interface  ................................. 200
Memory function  ............................... 297
Menus see Control system menus                       
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel                                        
Mirrors  ............................................... 294
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors  ....295
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 295
Exterior rear view mirrors  ..............295
Front vanity mirrors  .......................386
Interior rear view mirror  .................294
Memory function  ........................... 297
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors  ........................................... 296
Rear vanity mirrors  ........................386
MON (Motor Octane Number)  .......... 541
Motor Octane Number see MON                                                   
MP3  .................................................... 176
Multicontour seats, front  ................. 218
Multicontour seats, rear  ................... 293
Multifunction display  ........................ 222
Symbol messages  ..........................466
Text messages  ............................... 454
Vehicle status messages  ...............45212Index221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 12 

Exterior view .......................................28
Rear passenger compartment ...........29
Cockpit .................................................30
Instrument cluster ..............................32
Control systems ..................................34
Center console ....................................36
Overhead control panel ......................37
Driver’s door control panel ................38
Rear door control panel ......................38
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CockpitFunctionPage:Combination switch:Turn signals301Wipers305High beam301;Cruise control lever:Cruise control328DISTRONIC PLUS330=Horn ?Multifunction steering
wheel221
AInstrument cluster326BSteering wheel gearshift
control323
CGear selector lever317DControl panel with:Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp46
Vehicle level control switch344,
345
FunctionPageSuspension tuning switch343,
346
Parktronic/Parking
Guidance deactivation
switch
347,
350
Swiveling COMAND display78COMAND display
illumination78
Instrument cluster display
illumination326
ECOMAND display78FOverhead control panel37GClimate control363Center console36HGlove box lock381ICD/DVD changer179SD card slot180JControl systems controls34KStarter switch28430CockpitAt a glance
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Instrument clusterFunctionPage:Coolant temperature gauge327;Fuel gauge with:Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp496
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp  301
! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp 490
6 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp 494
=Parktronic/Parking
Guidance warning indicator
for left front area349
?Multifunction display with:Speedometer F Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, USA only492
FunctionPage! Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, Canada only492
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only492
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only492
7 Seat belt telltale  493h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
414,
497
h Low tire pressure
telltale, Canada only
414,
497
# Left turn signal
indicator lamp  
! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
÷ ESC warning lamp 473· Distance warning
lamp14961Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. Itshould go out when the engine is running.
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FunctionPageå ESC OFF warning
lamp
473
j  Parking space indicator
lamp
350
é  Recuperative Brake
System (RBS) warning
lamp, S 400 HYBRID only 2Green or yellow READY
indicator lamp for the
HYBRID system, S 400
HYBRID only 2AParktronic/Parking
Guidance warning indicator
for right front area
349
BTransmission position/
range indicator
321
CTachometer with: ;  Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
496
FunctionPageDProgram mode indicator322EMain menus for instrument
cluster control system
222
FOutside temperature327GDisplay with:Additional speedometer235_  Adaptive Highbeam
Assist indicator lamp
301
à Lane Keeping
Assistance indicator lamp
362
À  Attention Assist
indicator lamp
355
Ä  PRE-SAFE ®
 Brake
indicator lamp
232
orHOLD function indicator
lamp
3422 See separate HYBRID Supplemental Operating Instructions.Instrument cluster33At a glance221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 33Z 

FunctionPagePress button W or X :to set the volumeto operate the RACETIMER 3APress button 
?:to activate Voice Control
System
239
to accept a call156BInstrument cluster
illumination
326
CSwiveling COMAND display78DCOMAND display
illumination
78
ECOMAND display78FClock92GCD/DVD changer179HSD card slot180IRear window sunshade
switch
386
JHead restraint release
switch
291
KProgram mode selector
switch for automatic
transmission
322
LShortcut button for:CD/DVD/SD card181Radio166MBack button87NHazard warning flasher
switch
302
OSeat menu button216PShortcut button for:Telephone150Navigation101FunctionPageQCOMAND on/off button77RVolume control88SFavorite button94TTelephone keypad150UCOMAND controller793 AMG vehicles onlyControl systems35At a glance221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 35Z