Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)
..........225
Turn signals ................................... 124
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......239
Loading guidelines ............................268
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 226
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 236
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 111M
M+S tires ............................................ 324
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 301
mbrace Call priority .................................... 281
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 282
Downloading routes .......................285
Emergency call .............................. 279
Geo fencing ................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 277
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 284
MB info call button ........................ 281Remote vehicle locking ..................
283
Roadside Assistance button .......... 280
Search & Send ............................... 282
Self-test
......................................... 278
Speed alert .................................... 285
System .......................................... 278
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 286
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 284
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 283
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............80
Memory card (audio) ......................... 219
Memory function ............................... 117
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
MOExtended tires .............................. 309
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................348
Mounting a new wheel ................... 348
Raising the vehicle ......................... 346
Removing a wheel ..........................347
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 345
MP3
Operation ....................................... 219
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 215
Permanent display ......................... 224
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 214
Overview .......................................... 3112
Index
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 51
Resetting after being triggered ........ 51
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 150O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test
............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
Important safety notes .................... 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 221
Audio menu ................................... 219
Convenience submenu .................. 226
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Display messages ..........................228
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Factory settings submenu ............. 227
Important safety notes .................. 212
Instrument cluster submenu ..........224
Lighting submenu .......................... 224
Menu overview .............................. 216
Message memory .......................... 228
Navigation menu ............................ 218
Operation ....................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 223
Settings menu ............................... 223
Standard display ............................ 216Telephone menu
............................ 220
Trip menu ...................................... 216
Vehicle submenu
........................... 225
Video DVD operation ..................... 220
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........214
Overhead control panel ......................34
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63 P
Paint code number ............................ 361
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...301
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 102
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
..................100
Parking ............................................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 168
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 116
Rear view camera .......................... 197
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 194
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Notes/function .............................. 168
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 194
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......131 Index
13
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Information .................................... 360
Tires/wheels ................................. 349
Vehicle data ................................... 367
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 281
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 282
Downloading routes .......................285
Emergency call .............................. 279
Geo fencing ................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 277
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 284
MB info call button ........................ 281
Remote vehicle locking .................. 283
Roadside Assistance button .......... 280
Search & Send ............................... 282
Self-test ......................................... 278
Speed alert .................................... 285
System .......................................... 278
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 286
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 284
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 283
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 220
Display message ............................ 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Number from the phone book ........ 221
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 213
Outside temperature ...................... 214
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Through-loading ................................ 270
Through-loading feature ...................270
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 330
Checking manually ........................329Display message
............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Recommended ...............................
325
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 329
Restarting ...................................... 329
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 332
Function/notes ............................. 330
Restarting ...................................... 332
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning message .......................... 332
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 343
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 342
Bar (definition) ............................... 341
Changing a wheel .......................... 344
Characteristics .............................. 341
Checking ........................................ 323
Definition of terms ......................... 341
Direction of rotation ......................344
Display message ............................ 248
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 344
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 341
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 342
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 342
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 342
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................342
Important safety notes .................. 322
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 342
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 342
Labeling (overview) ........................ 338
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 343
Load index ..................................... 340
Load index (definition) ...................342
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 342 Index
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 215
;
COMAND display; see the
separate Operating
Instructions
=
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
?
~
Rejects or ends a call 220
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 214
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
214
a
Confirms your selection 214
Hides display messages 228
B
%
Back 214
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
31At a glance
Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
129
;
| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
129
=
p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
128
?
3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding
panel with roller
sunblind 101
A
ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
281
B
G SOS button (mbrace
system)
279
C
Rear-view mirror 116
D
Buttons for the garage door
opener
287 Function Page
E
Integrated electronic
compass
289
F
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
G
F Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system)
280
H
p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
128
I
c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
12934
Overhead control panel
At a glance
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Anyone can start the engine if a valid
SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm:
lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R
a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey:
press the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds,
the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance center
automatically. The emergency call system
initiates the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace/
TELEAID Service.
R the mbrace/TELEAID Service has been
activated properly.
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.70
Theft deterrent locking system
Safety
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
R Do not keep the SmartKey:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with
metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the SmartKey's
functionality.
Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected. SmartKey functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
; F To unlock the trunk lid
= % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately
40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the & button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You
can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 226).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 225). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO.
To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. When you touch the
surface of the sensors on the vehicle's
outside door handles, KEYLESS-GO
establishes a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. When the engine
is started and whilst you are driving,
KEYLESS-GO also checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing radio contact.
You can combine the KEYLESS-GO functions
with those of a conventional key, e.g. using
KEYLESS-GO to unlock and pressing the
& button to lock.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m). SmartKey
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Opening/closing Z
G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train. SmartKey positions
SmartKey g
To remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to position P)
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
i The SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey
for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started. KEYLESS-GO General notes
R
Do
not keep the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:
- electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
- metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in metal
objects, e.g. metal cases.
This can affect the functionality of
KEYLESS-GO.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
a SmartKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-
GO start function and a detachable Start/
Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted into
the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in
the vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
SmartKey positions in the ignition lock. This
is only the case if you are not depressing the
brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. You should, however,
always take the SmartKey with you when
leaving the vehicle. As long as the
SmartKey is in the vehicle:
R the vehicle can be started using the
Start/Stop button and
R electrically powered equipment can be
operated. Driving
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Driving and parking Z