2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class fog light

GWarning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
R from a distorted perspective
R inaccurately
R may not display obstacles at all
The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R above the tailgate handle
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself and/or others.
GWarning!
The rear view camera either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if
R the tailgate is open
R it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
R it is night or you are parking/maneuvering
your vehicle in an area where it is very dark
R the camera is exposed to a very bright white
light
R the immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the
display may flicker)
R there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
R the camera lens is dirty or covered
R the rear of your vehicle is damaged
In this case, have the position and setting
of the camera checked by a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you contact a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. Otherwise you could injure
yourself or others and/or damage property
including your vehicle while parking/
maneuvering.
Activating the rear view cameraXMake sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.XMake sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND APS; see
the separate operating instructions for
COMAND APS.XEngage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND APS display with guide lines.
Guide lines in the COMAND APS display
GWarning!
Use of rear view camera can be dangerous if
you are color-blind or have impaired color
vision.
Only use rear view camera if you can see and
distinguish all colored guidelines shown by
rear view camera on the COMAND system
display.
GWarning
Please note that objects that do not touch the
ground may appear to be further away than
they actually are, for example:
R the bumper of a vehicle parked behind you
R the trailer drawbar
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear end of a truck
R a slanted post
In such cases, you should not use the guide
lines to judge the distance. You may misjudge
the distance, which increases the risk of
impacting the objects.
Even if the object you approach is directly on
the ground, do not approach the object any
closer than the red guide line.
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XPress W or X to select the display in
the status line: speed ( Speed) or outside
temperature ( Outside Temperature ).
The selected display now appears
constantly in the lower multifunction
display. When you scroll through the
Standard display menu (Y page 208), you
will see the display you have not selected.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Time/date
Only vehicles without the navigation module
have this submenu. To set the time and date
on vehicles without the navigation module,
see the separate operating instructions.
In the Time / Date submenu, you can set the
time and date.
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
Time / Date submenu.XTo set the clock: press & on the
steering wheel to select Clock Set hour
or Clock Set Minute(s) .
or
XTo set the date: press & to select
Date Set day , Date Set Month or Date
Set Year .XPress W or X to set a value.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Lighting
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
If you have activated the daytime running
lamps function and the light switch is in the
$ or à position, the daytime running
lamps are switched on automatically when
the engine is running.
In the dark, the following also light up:
R the low-beam headlamps
R the parking lamps
R the tail lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the side marker lampsXPress 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
Lighting submenu.XPress & to select Daytime Running
Lamps .XPress W or X to set daytime running
lamps to On or Off .XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Switching the surround lighting on/off
If you activate the surround lighting function
and the light switch is set to Ã, the
following will light up if it is dark and you
unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey:
R the parking lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the tail lamps
R the fog lamps 33
R the low-beam headlamps 34
R the side marker lamps
The surround lighting switches off
automatically after 40 seconds or when the
driver's door is opened.
33 Only for vehicles with front fog lamps.
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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
Lighting submenu.XPress & to select Surround Lighting
Function .XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate the Surround Lighting
function.XWhen leaving the vehicle, turn the light
switch to position Ã.
The surround lighting is activated.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Setting the ambient lighting
This function is only available in the "Grand
Edition" model.
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
Lighting submenu.XPress the & button to select Ambient
Light .XPress W or X to adjust the
brightness to any level from Level 0 (off)
to Level 5 (bright).XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating the exterior
lighting delayed switch-off
When you activate the Headlamp Delayed
Shut-off function and the light switch is set
to à , the exterior lighting remains on for
another 15 seconds after closing the doors
when it is dark.
If the engine is switched off and then none of
the doors are opened, or if an open door is
not closed, the exterior lighting goes out after
60 seconds.
If you have activated the delayed switch-off
function, the light switch is set to à and
you switch off the engine, the following
remain lit:
R the parking lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the tail lamps
R the fog lamps 35
R the low-beam headlamps 36
R the side marker lampsXPress 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
Lighting submenu.XPress the & button to select Headlamp
Delayed Shut-off .XPress the W or X button to activate
or deactivate the Headlamp Delayed
Shut-off function.XBefore switching off the engine, turn the
light switch to position Ã.
The exterior lighting delayed shut-off is
activated.XPress the &, V or U button to
select a different display.
To deactivate the delayed shut-off
temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock and back to position 0.
The delayed shut-off is deactivated.
The delayed shut-off is reactivated the next
time you start the engine.
35 Only for vehicles with front fog lamps.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Daytime Running
Light Left
or
Daytime Running
Light RightThe left or right-hand daytime running light is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Active Headlamps
InoperativeThe active light function is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
AUTO Light
InoperativeThe light sensor is faulty. The low-beam headlamps are switched
on.XUSA only: switch off daytime driving lights in the on-board
computer ( Y page 215).XSwitch the lights on and off using the light switch.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Switch Off LightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.XTurn the light switch to $ or c .
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop.
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions+
Top Up Coolant See
Operator's ManualThe coolant level is too low.XAdd coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
( Y page 285).XIf coolant needs adding more often than usual, have the engine
coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.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.
! The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the cooling
system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
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