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Program mode selector dial
C ComfortFor standard drivingS SportFor sporty drivingS+ Sport PlusFor sporty driving with
shorter shift times
M ManualFor manual gearshiftingRS RACE STARTFor optimum
acceleration from a
standing start
iProgram mode RS cannot be selected
while driving. For more information, see
“RACE START” (Y page 292).
iIn addition, the currently selected
program mode is indicated in red on the
program mode selector dial.
The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 267).
For information on automatic program mode
(C, S, or S+), see “Automatic shift program”
(Y page 267) and “One-touch gearshifting”
(Y page 267).
Activating manual shift program
XTurn the program mode selector dial until
M appears in the multifunction display. In
addition, M is indicated in red on the
program mode selector dial.
The transmission switches to manual
program mode M. Automatic shifting is
switched off. The gear range is not limited.
You can change the gears manually with drive
position D selected. You can upshift or
downshift through the gears in succession.
iManual program mode M will not be
stored. When the engine is turned off with
manual program mode M selected, the
transmission will go to automatic program
mode C when the engine is restarted.
Upshifting
! In manual program mode M, the
transmission will not upshift, even if the
engine has reached its overrevving range.
Shift up into the next gear before the
engine has reached its overrevving range.
Make absolutely certain that the engine
speed does not reach the red marking on
the tachometer. Otherwise the engine
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
XMove the gear selector lever back briefly
(Y page 263).
or
XBriefly pull right gearshift control ;
(Y page 267).
The transmission shifts into the next higher
gear.
Upshift indicator
In manual program mode M, the upshift
indicator in the multifunction display advises
you to upshift before the engine reaches the
overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the
maximum engine speed for each gear without
overrevving the engine.
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Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 2.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to call up statistical
data on your vehicle, and much more.
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.
The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.
:Multifunction display;Press button~to end a call
to reject an incoming call6to answer a call
to dial 9
to redial 98to mutePress buttonW
Xto set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System
to go back
to confirm messagesPress and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=to call up line for menus and to
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XPress button : or 9 to select Yes or
No . Select Yes if you want to reset to
factory settings.XPress button a to confirm.
The confirmation message appears in the
multifunction display.
Submenus in the Settings menu
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.XPress button : or 9 to select a
submenu.XScroll down with button :, scroll up
with button 9.
With the selection marker on the desired
submenu, use the button a to access the
individual functions within that submenu.
Once within the submenu, you can use button
9 to move to the next function or
button : to move to the previous function
within that submenu.
The following lists show what settings can be
changed within the various menus. Detailed
instructions on making individual settings can
be found on the following pages.
Instrument cluster submenu
R Selecting speedometer display mode
( Y page 283)
R Permanent display (speed display or
outside temperature) ( Y page 283)
Lights submenu
R Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) ( Y page 284)
R Adjusting illumination brightness for
display and switches ( Y page 285)
R Switching locator lighting on or off
( Y page 285)
R Switching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off ( Y page 286)
Vehicle submenu
R Switching acoustic lock feedback on or off
( Y page 286)
Convenience submenu
R Activating easy-entry/exit feature
( Y page 245)
R Switching fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors on or off ( Y page 287)
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via
the Settings menu. Use the Instr.
Cluster submenu to change the instrument
cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:
R Selecting speedometer display mode
( Y page 283)
R Permanent display (speed display or
outside temperature) ( Y page 284)
Selecting speedometer display mode
XPress = or ; to select the
Settings menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
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XPress button a to change the setting.
Depending on the previous setting the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: will be
set to miles or km.
The selected display unit is valid for:
R Odometer and trip odometer
R Trip computer
R Digital speedometer in the trip menu
R Digital speedometer in the AMG menu
R Cruise control
R Navigation displays
Permanent display
You can use the Permanent Display:
function to choose to display either the
outside temperature or the speed in
kilometers (USA) or miles (Canada)
permanently.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Permanent Display: function.
The current setting is shown.XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Permanent Display: will be switchedbetween Outside Temperature or
Speedometer (km/h) (USA)/
Speedometer (miles) (Canada).
Lights submenu
Access the Lights submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Lights submenu to
change the lamp and lighting settings on your
vehicle.
The following functions are available:
R Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) ( Y page 284)
R Adjusting illumination brightness for
display and switches ( Y page 285)
R Switching locator lighting function on or off
( Y page 285)
R Switching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off ( Y page 286)
Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only)
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Daytime Running Lights: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Daytime Running Lights: mode will be
Enabled or Disabled .
With Daytime Running Lights: mode
enabled and the exterior lamp switch at
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=Average speed during lap?Lap lengthAMaximum speed during lapXPress button : or 9 to see other lap
analyses.
Driving systems
Introduction
This section describes the following driving
systems of your vehicle:
R Cruise control
R RACE START
R Hill-start assist system
R Parktronic system
R Rear view camera
The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive
Brake, BAS, EBP, ESC and Trunk Wing are
described in the “Safety and security” section
( Y page 61).
Cruise control
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically.
The use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
The currently set speed or last set speed
(“Resume” function) appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds.
GWarning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy
traffic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
R Deactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.GWarning!
The cruise control brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
:Setting current or higher speed;Setting current or lower speed=Canceling the cruise control?Activating the cruise control or resuming
to last set speed
Activating cruise control
You can activate the cruise control at a
vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
You cannot activate the cruise control
R when you brake
R when you have engaged the electronic
parking brake
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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
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 trunk lid 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
COMAND system display can 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.
Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice,
snow, and slush to function properly. Clean
the camera lens regularly. Being careful not
to scratch or damage the camera lens, see
“Cleaning the rear view camera lens”
( Y page 357).
Switching on or off
XSwitching on: Switch on the ignition.XMake sure the rear view camera is switched
on in the COMAND system ( Y page 99).XSwitch on the COMAND system.XShift the transmission to reverse gear R.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display.
i The image from the rear view camera will
no longer be displayed if you select another
function on the COMAND system while
reverse gear R is engaged. To display the
image again, disengage and reengage
reverse gear R.
XSwitching off: Shift the transmission into
park position P, neutral position N, or drive
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When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death.
Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote
control
Hand-held remote control A is not part of the
vehicle equipment.
Programming the integrated remote
control
XStep 1: Switch on the ignition.XStep 2: If you have previously programmed
a signal transmitter button and wish to
retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
or
XIf you are programming the integrated
remote control for the first time, press and
hold the two outer signal transmitter
buttons ; and ? and release them when
indicator lamp : begins to flash after
approximately 20 seconds.
Do not hold the buttons for longer than
30 seconds.
This procedure erases any previous
settings for all three channels and
initializes the memory. If you later wish to
program a second and/or third hand-held
transmitter to the remaining two signaltransmitter buttons, do not repeat this step
and begin directly with step 3.XStep 3: Hold the end of hand-held remote
control A of the device you wish to train
approximately 2 to 12 in (5 to 30 cm) away
from the signal transmitter button ( ;, =
or ? ) to be programmed, while keeping
indicator lamp : in view.XStep 4: Using both hands, simultaneously
press hand-held remote control button B
and the desired signal transmitter button
( ; , = or ?). Do not release the buttons
until step 5 is completed.
Indicator lamp : will flash, first slowly and
then rapidly.
i Indicator lamp : flashes immediately
the first time the signal transmitter button
is programmed. If this button has already
been programmed, the indicator lamp will
start flashing after 20 seconds.
XStep 5: After indicator lamp : changes
from a slow to a rapidly flashing light,
release the hand-held remote control
button and the signal transmitter button.XStep 6: Press and hold the just-trained
signal transmitter button ( ;, = or ?) and
observe indicator lamp :.
If indicator lamp : stays on constantly,
programming is complete and your device
should activate when the respective signal
transmitter button ( ;, = or ?) is pressed
and released.
i If indicator lamp : flashes rapidly for
approximately 2 seconds and then turns to
a constant light, continue with
programming steps 8 through 12 as your
garage door opener may be equipped with
the “rolling code” feature.
XStep 7: To program the remaining two
signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz
Parts required for maintenance and repair
work. In addition, strategically located parts
distribution centers provide quick and
reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are subjected
to stringent quality inspections. Each part has
been specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
should be installed.
! Do not use non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz. Doing so could damage
the vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Also, it
could compromise the vehicle’s durability
or safety.
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which are
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. It will be mailed to you.
Identification labels
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