MP3
Operating ...................................... .233
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
Permanent display (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........239
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 229N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............232
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........232
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Notes on running in a new vehicle ..146 O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................54
Important safety notes ....................42
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road drive program .....................215
Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ......171
Checklist before driving off-road .... 171
General information .......................170
Important safety notes ..................170
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Off-road lights ................................... .115
Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213Off-road ABS
.................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................215
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 69
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Light submenu ............................... 239
Operating the TV ............................ 234
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Assist menu ................................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu ..................243
Important safety notes ..................224
Instrument cluster submenu ..........238
Lights submenu ............................. 239
Menu overview .............................. 230
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operating ...................................... .228
Operating the video DVD ...............234
Range ............................................ 231
Service menu ................................. 238
Standard display submenu ............230
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 230
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........312
Display messages ..........................245
Heating submenu ........................... 242
Message memory .......................... 246
Vehicle submenu ........................... 241
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)Set-
tings menu ......................................... 238
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) sub-
menu
Factory setting ............................... 244
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Important safety notes ..................224
Menu overview .............................. 226
Switching daytime driving lights
on/off ............................................ 22716
Index
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........312
Display messages ..........................245
Individual vehicle settings ..............225
Message memory .......................... 245
Operating ...................................... .225
Range ............................................ 226
Standard displa y............................ 226
Time/date ..................................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 226
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 121
Operating safety Diagnostics connection ...................26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display (12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Display (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 225
Overhead control panel ......................39
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................64 P
Paint code .......................................... 364
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...319
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 93
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Rain closing feature .........................92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Parking brake ................................ 165
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Reversing camera ..........................196
see PARKTRONIC Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................192
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake .................................... 165
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............253
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................248
Notes/function .............................. 165
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Parking lamp
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................259
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................190
Driving system ............................... 188
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes ..................188
Problem (fault) ............................... 192
Sensor range ................................. 188
Trailer towing ................................. 191
Warning displa y............................. 189
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 56
Petrol .................................................. 366
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .322
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventative occupant
protection) Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............254
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................249
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Operation ........................................ .48
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................237
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............255 Index
17
Towing
Important safety notes ..................342
With the rear axle raised ................344
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist .................210
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 207, 213
Active Parking Assist .....................196
Lights display message (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..260
Lights display message (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........257
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye ....................343
Removing the towing eye ...............344
With both axles on the ground .......344
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............345
Fitting the towing eye ....................343
Important safety notes ..................342
Removing the towing eye ...............344
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 221
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 321
Coupling up a trailer ......................220
Decoupling a trailer .......................220
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP ®
................................................ 69
Fitting the ball coupling .................217
Important safety notes ..................215
Mounting dimensions ....................373
Parktroni c...................................... 191
Power supply ................................. 221
Removing the ball coupling ............220
Shift range ..................................... 158
Storing the ball coupling ................220
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display .........156
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................156
Transporting the vehicle ..................345Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 173
Driving downhill ............................. 173
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility .............................................. .173
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .323
Trip computer On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........230
On-board computer (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Trip meter
Displaying/resetting (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................230
Resetting (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................232
Turn signal
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................258
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................120
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................121
Switching on/off ........................... 113
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....234
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 363
Installation ..................................... 363
Transmission output (maximum) .... 363
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............277
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................276
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................331
Pressure loss warning ....................355
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................331
Recommended ............................... 353
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 351 22
Index
Multifunction display
To activate the multifunction display:
R switch on the ignition
R switch on the lights
R open the driver's door Values and settings as well as display mes-
sages are shown in multifunction display :.Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 225).
R Standard display (Y page 226)
R Trip computer (Y page 226)
R Range (Y page 226)
R Current fuel consumption
R Digital speedometer
R Message memory (Y page 245)
R Service (Y page 312)
R Tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 355)
R Daytime driving lights (Y page 227)
R Time (Y page 227) Standard display
X
Press and hold the Vbutton on the
steering wheel until the standard display
with trip meter :and total distance
recorder ;is shown.
X To reset the trip meter: press and hold
the V button until the standard display
appears.
X Press and hold the Cbutton until the
value has been reset. Trip computer
X Press the Vbutton on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the trip computer
appears. :
Distance
; Average speed
= Time
? Average fuel consumption
X To reset the trip computer: press and
hold the Cbutton on the steering wheel
until the values have been reset. Calling up the range
X Press the Vbutton on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the approximate
range appears. 226
Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays
9
:
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open a R
Confirms selection/display mes-
sage
R In the Tel
Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialling the selected
number
R In the Audio Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits telephone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 8 R
Mute Back button
%
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off LINGUATRONIC;
see the separate operating
instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip Tripmenu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory %
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip Trip menu Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display mes-
sages are shown in the multifunction display. Example: DIRECT SELECT automatic transmission
multifunction display
:
Description field
; Menu bar
= Drive program (Y page 156)
? Transmission position (Y page 156)
A Time
B Permanent display: outside temperature
or speed (Y page 239)
X To show the menu bar ;:press the
= or; button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar ;disappears after a few seconds. Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
229On-board computer and displays Z
Text field
:shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND Online; see the separate
operating instructions.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
indicators in the lower part of the multifunc-
tion display differ from the display shown
here.
The following messages can appear in the
multifunction display:
Z Gearshift recommendation
(Ypage 155)
¯ Cruise control (Y page 173)
È SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 176)
è Rear window wiper
(Ypage 123)
_ Adaptive Main-beam Assist
(Ypage 116)
À ATTENTION ASSIST
(Ypage 201)
¤ ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 150)
Ä Speed Limit Assist
(Ypage 202)
à Lane Keeping Assist
(Ypage 205) or Active Lane
Keeping Assist (Y page 210)
ë HOLD function (Y page 186)
Ä PRE-SAFE®
Brake (Y page 69)
fDSR DSR DSR (Y
page 213)
120 km/h! 120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain coun-
tries) Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 228). Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R
Trip Trip menu (Y page 230)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 232)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 233)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 234)
R Assist.
Assist. menu (assistance)
R Serv.
Serv. menu (Y page 238)
R Settings
Settings menu (Ypage 238)
The Audio
Audio ,Navi
Navi andTel
Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-
cles with COMAND Online. The examples
given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND Online. Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the %button on the
steering wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with
trip meter :and total distance
recorder ;is shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" Example: "From start" trip computer
:
Distance
; Time 230
Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays
=
Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
From start
From start orFrom reset
From reset .
The values in the From start
From startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, whilst
the values in the From reset
From resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 232).
The From start
From start trip computer is automati-
cally reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded.
The From reset
From reset trip computer is automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours
or 99,999 kilometres.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
current fuel consumption and approximate
range.
The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range. ECO display Example: ECO display
X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
ECO display
ECO display.
When the ignition is switched off for more
than four hours, the ECO display is automat-
ically reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see (Y page 166).
Digital speedometer :
Gearshift recommendation (Y page 155)
; Digital speedometer
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
digital speedometer.
i If the gearshift recommendation is shown
in the multifunction display, it is not shown
in the status bar.
Further information on gearshift recommen-
dations(Y page 155) . Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
231On-board computer and displays Z
Resetting values
Example: resetting the trip computer "From start"
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton.
X Press the :button to select Yes
Yes and
press the abutton to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R trip meter
R trip computer "From start"
R trip computer "From reset"
R ECO display Navigation menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. For more
information, see the separate operating
instructions.
X Switch on the audio system with Becker ®
MAP PILOT or COMAND Online; see the
separate operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Navi
Navi menu. Route guidance not active :
Direction of travel
; Current street
Activating route guidance No change of direction announced
:
Distance to the destination
; Distance to the next change of direction
= Current street
? Symbol indicating "follow the road's
course"
Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation :
Road to which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Change-of-direction symbol
When a change of direction has been
announced, you will see visual distance dis-
play ;next to the symbol for change of
direction =. This shortens from the bottom 232
Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel)On-board computer and displays