2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class AMG

ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
General notes
ADS is continuously electronically controlled.
It adapts the damping characteristics to the
current operating and driving situation.
Damping is controlled separately for each
wheel. This increases driving safety and tire
comfort.
This depends on:
R your driving style
R the road surface conditions
R the ADS setting
R the vehicle level setting
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock.
You can choose between the following ADS
settings:
R AUTO for normal driving situations;
indicator lamps ; and = are off.
R SPORT for sporty driving; indicator
lamp ; is on. In comparison to AUTO or
COMF , the vehicle is 0.6 in (15 mm) lower.
In comparison to AUTO, AMG vehicles are
0.3 in (8 mm) lower.
R COMF for a more comfortable ride;
indicator lamp = is on.
In comparison to AUTO, AMG vehicles are
0.28 in (7 mm) higher.
XStart the engine.XPress button : repeatedly until the
desired setting is selected.PARKTRONIC
Important safety guidelinesGWarning!
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition.
R shift the transmission to position D, R or
N .
R release the parking brake.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.
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If the vehicle's speed is too high, the DSR
symbol and the Max. Speed 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) message are shown in the
multifunction display.
Deactivating
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
The DSR symbol appears in the
multifunction display with the Off
message.
DSR switches off automatically when you
drive at speeds over 21 mph (Canada:
35 km/h). The DSR symbol appears in the
multifunction display with the Off message.
You also hear a warning tone.
Changing the set speed while
the vehicle is in motion
When DSR is switched on, you can change the
set speed to a value between 3 mph and
10 mph (Canada: between 4 km/h and
18 km/h) while the vehicle is in motion.
XTo increase or reduce the set speed in
1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments:
briefly press the cruise control lever to thepressure point, up : for a higher set speed
or down ; for a lower set speed.
The set value appears in the multifunction
display.XTo increase or reduce the set speed in
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments:
briefly press the cruise control lever past
the pressure point, up : for a higher set
speed or down ; for a lower set speed.
The set value appears in the multifunction
display.
Off-road drive program
General notes
The off-road drive program assists you in
driving off-road. The engine’s performance
characteristics and the gearshifting
characteristics of the automatic transmission
are adapted for this purpose. ABS, ESP ®
and
4ETS programs especially adapted to off-road
driving are also activated.
Do not use the off-road drive program on
roads that are snowy or icy or if you have
mounted snow chains to your vehicle.
Information on "Off-road driving"; see
( Y page 166).
AMG vehicles
You can activate and deactivate the off-road
drive program using the on-board computer
( Y page 211).
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All models except AMG vehiclesXTo activate: press off-road button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. Off-road
indicator = appears in the multifunction
display.XTo activate: press off-road button :.
Indicator lamp ; and off-road indicator
= go out.
LOW RANGE off-road gear
General notes
The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in
driving off-road and when fording. When LOW
RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance
characteristics and the gearshifting
characteristics of the automatic transmission
are adapted for this purpose. ABS, ESP ®
and
4ETS programs especially adapted to off-road
driving are also activated.
For information on "Off-road driving", see
( Y page 166) . You will find information about
driving safety systems in conjunction with
LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section
( Y page 65).
Shift rangesHIGH RANGERoad position for all
normal driving situationsLOW RANGEOff-road position for
driving off-road and
fording
The gear ratio between the
engine and wheels is only
approximately one third of
that in the HIGH RANGE
road position. The drive
torque is correspondingly
higher as a result.
Do not use LOW RANGE:
R on slippery road
surfaces, e.g. in the case
of slush
R on snow or ice-covered
roads
R if you have mounted
snow chains to your
vehicleGWarning!
Always wait until the procedure of shifting
from HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE – and from
LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE – has been
entirely completed. During this procedure do
not turn off the engine or shift the automatic
transmission into another gear.
If you do not wait until the shifting procedure
has been entirely completed then it might not
be correctly performed. The transfer case
might be in neutral, thus interrupting the
transfer of power between the engine and the
drive axle.
The vehicle is then freely movable, even if a
gear has been selected, and could
unintentionally be set into motion –
particularly on up – or downhill grades. This
could lead to an accident and cause injury to
yourself and others.
Please observe related messages appearing
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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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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:Gear indicator;RACETIMER=Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
XTo start: press the W button to start the
RACETIMER.XTo display the intermediate time: press
X to show the intermediate time.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.XTo stop: press the W button to stop the
RACETIMER.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 1 in the ignition lock. When you turn
the SmartKey to position 2 or 3 and then
press the W button, timing is continued.
Storing the lap time and starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of nine laps.
XPress the X button on the steering
wheel to show the intermediate time during
timing.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.XPress the X button again within five
seconds.
The displayed intermediate time is stored
as a lap time.
Timing starts for a new lap. The new lap is
timed from when the intermediate time is
called up.:Gear indicator;RACETIMER=Fastest lap time (best lap)?Lap
Resetting the current lap
XPress the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER.XPress X to reset the lap time to "0”.
Deleting all laps
If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER
is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are
deleted.
You cannot delete individual stored laps.
XPress the W button on the steering
wheel to stop the RACETIMER.XPress the . reset button on the
instrument cluster twice.XPress the W button to start the
RACETIMER.
All laps are deleted.
Overall evaluation
This function is shown if you have stored at
least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.XPress the & button repeatedly until the
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:RACETIMER overall evaluation;Total time driven=Top speed?Distance coveredAAverage speed
Lap evaluation
This function is only available if you have
stored at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress V or U on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.XPress the & button repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown.
Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol :.:Lap;Lap time=Top speed during lap?Lap lengthAAverage lap speedXPress the & or * button to select a
different lap evaluation.Off-road mode menu in AMG vehicles
In the Off-road Mode menu you can switch
the off-road drive program (Y page 193) on or
off.XPress the V or U button on the
steering wheel to select the Off-road
Mode menu.XPress the W or X button to switch
Off-road Mode on or off.
i
The setting will remain stored after you
switch off the engine.
If the off-road drive program is switched on,
you will see off-road display : in the
multifunction display.
:Off-road display
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio acts like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
You can only change the waveband and store
new stations using COMAND APS.
XSwitch on COMAND APS and select Radio
(see the separate operating instructions).XPress V or U on the steering wheel
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