2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class warning

Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Important safety guidelines
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
( Y page 28).
GWarning
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
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.
GWarning!
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.GWarning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
GWarning
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner's and/or driver's
responsibility to maintain the vehicle's
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages.
Displays and operation
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display.
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GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
DISTRONIC mode:
One or two segments around the stored
speed light up.
Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
:Multifunction display;~
6Makes/accepts or rejects/
ends a callW
XSelects submenus in the
Settings menu
Changes values
Adjusts the volume
Operates RACETIMER in AMG
vehicles?Switches on the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions=V
USelects a menu: scrolls back
and forthASwitches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions&
*Press briefly:
Scrolls back and forth within a
menu
In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track
or a video scene
In the Telephone menu:
switches to the phone book
and selects a name or a
telephone number&
*Press and hold:
In the Audio menu: selects
the previous/next station or
selects an audio track using
rapid scrolling
In the Telephone menu:
starts rapid scrolling through
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Menus and submenus
Menu overview
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Function:Standard display menu (Y page 208)
R tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) ( Y page 329)
R tire pressure monitor (USA only) ( Y page 331)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display ( Y page 287);AMG menu in AMG vehicles ( Y page 209)=Offroad mode menu (Y page 211)?Audio menu ( Y page 211)ANavigation menu (Y page 212)BOffroad menu (Y page 213)
R level control ( Y page 181)
R compass display ( Y page 279)
R differential locks (status indicator) ( Y page 196)CDISTRONIC menu (Y page 173)DMessage memory 29
menu ( Y page 222)ESettings menu (Y page 213)29
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FunctionFAdditional functions menu (Y page 219)GTrip computer menu (Y page 219)HTelephone menu (Y page 220)Standard display menu
Standard displayXPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the standard display.
Standard display
:Trip odometer;Odometer
You can select the following functions in the
Standard display menu by pressing & or
* :
R tire pressure loss warning system
( Y page 329) (Canada only)
R tire pressure monitor ( Y page 331) (USA
only)
R coolant temperature ( Y page 208)
R digital speedometer or outside
temperature ( Y page 208)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
( Y page 287)
XTo reset the trip odometer: press and
hold the . reset button in the instrument
cluster until the trip odometer is reset.
Displaying the coolant temperature
GWarning
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the standard display.XPress the & or * button to select the
coolant temperature.
Under normal driving conditions, with the
correct anti-corrosion and antifreeze additive
concentration, the reading may rise to
248 ‡(120 †).
! If the coolant temperature exceeds
248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature
If you have selected the digital speedometer
for the status line ( Y page 214), the outside
temperature will be displayed here.
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XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the standard display.XPress the & or * button to select
digital speedometer or the outside
temperature.
Digital speedometer
Outside temperature
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu. :Gear indicator;Upshift instruction=Engine oil temperature
If the engine reaches the overrevving range in
the manual gearshift program, the menu is
displayed in red. You will also see shift up
instruction ;. Shift up instruction ;
overrides other messages in the
multifunction display until you have shifted
up.
When the engine temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature gauge flashes.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
Displaying the on-board voltageXPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.XPress the & button repeatedly until the
on-board voltage is shown.:Gear indicator;On-board voltage
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting 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.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times.
When RACETIMER is displayed, you cannot
adjust the volume using the W and X
buttons on the steering wheel.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.XPress the & button repeatedly until the
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Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
You can use the Easy-entry Function to
activate or deactivate the easy-entry/exit
feature ( Y page 100).
GWarning
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one of
the following:
R Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R Press one of the memory position buttons.
R Press memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Settings menu.XPress & to call up the selection of
submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Comfort submenu.XPress & to select the Easy-entry
Function function.XPress the W or X to activate or
deactivate the Easy-entry Function
function.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
Further information on belt adjustment
( Y page 56).
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Settings menu.XPress & to call up the selection of
submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Comfort submenu.XPress the & button to select Belt
Adjustment .XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate Belt Adjustment .XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Switching the fold in mirrors when
locking function on/off
When you activate the Fold In Mirrors
When Locking function, the exterior mirrors
are folded in when the vehicle is locked. When
you switch on the ignition, the exterior
mirrors fold out again.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold the exterior mirrors in using the button
on the door ( Y page 102), they will not fold
out automatically. The exterior mirrors can
then only be folded out using the button on
the door.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Settings menu.XPress & to call up the selection of
submenus.XPress the W or X button to select the
Comfort submenu.XPress & to select Fold In Mirrors
When Locking .XPress W or X to activate/deactivate
the Fold In Mirrors When Locking
function.XPress the &, V or U button to
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Additional functions menu
Switching the distance warning
function on/off
This function is only available with
DISTRONIC.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Additional functions menu.XPress the & or * button to select the
Distance Warning function.XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate the Distance Warning
system.
When the distance warning function
( Y page 69) is activated, the Ä symbol
is shown in the lower multifunction display.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Assist
Further information about Blind Spot Assist
( Y page 189).
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Additional functions menu.XPress the & or * button to select the
Blind Spot Assist function.XPress W or X to switch the Blind
Spot Assist function on or off.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Setting DSR
The DSR Speed function allows you to set the
threshold speed (vehicle speed for driving
downhill) of the DSR ( Y page 192) to a value
between 3 mph (Canada: 4 km/h) and
10 mph (Canada: 18 km/h). The adjustment
is carried out in increments of 1 mph (Canada:
2 km/h).
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Additional functions menu.XPress the & or * button to select the
DSR Speed function.XPress the W or X button to set the
desired threshold speed.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Trip computer menu
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
The values in the From Start submenu refer
to the start of your journey, while those in the
From Reset submenu refer to the last time
you reset this submenu.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the trip computer menu.XPress & or * to select From Start
or From Reset .
Trip computer "After start" (example)
:Distance;Time=Average speed?Average fuel consumption
The From Start trip computer is reset
automatically when
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9999 miles have been exceeded.
The From Reset trip computer is
automatically reset if the trip exceeds
9999 hours or 99,999 miles.
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You can select Km or Miles as the unit of
measurement for distance ( Y page 214).
Resetting valuesXPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the trip computer menu. XPress & or * to select the function
that you wish to reset.XPress and hold the . reset button on the
instrument cluster until the values have
reverted to "0".
Calling up the range
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the trip computer menu.XPress & or * to select Range:.
The multifunction display shows the
estimated range of the vehicle, based on
the current driving style and the fuel level.
If there is only a small amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank, a vehicle
refueling C appears instead of the
range.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the trip computer menu.XPress & or * to select
Consumption .
The current fuel consumption is
displayed 37
.Telephone menu
Introduction
You can establish a Bluetooth ®
wireless
connection to COMAND APS (see the
separate operating instructions).
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.
XSwitch on the mobile phone and COMAND
APS (see the separate operating
instructions).XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the Telephone menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Ready or the name of the network provider:
the mobile phone has found a network and
is ready to receive.
R No Service : No network is available.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in the
Telephone menu, a display message appears
in the multifunction display, for example:
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