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
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message
............................ 254
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing soft top ................. 91
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) .....................77
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Snow chains ...................................... 325
Sockets Center console .............................. 277
General notes ................................ 277
Rear compartment ......................... 277
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 97
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Closing manually in an emergency ... 91
Display message ............................ 253
Important safety notes .................... 89
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 98
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 91
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Relocking ......................................... 95
wind screen ..................................... 96
Soft-top switch .................................... 90
Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 356
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 217
In the Instrument cluster ......... 29, 213
Segments ...................................... 214
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 224
see Instrument cluster SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message
............................ 233
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Starting (engine) ................................ 152
Steering (display message) ..............253
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................113
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 214
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 113
Paddle shifters ............................... 160
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 117
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........160
Stowage areas ................................... 268
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 269
Cup holders ................................... 273
Glove box ....................................... 269
Important safety information ......... 268
Stowage net ................................... 269
Stowage net ....................................... 269
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 272
Summer tires ..................................... 324
Sun visor ............................................ 274
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 144
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............70 T
Tachometer ........................................ 214
Tail lamps Display message
............................ 23716
Index
Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
160
;
Cruise control lever 175
=
Instrument cluster 29
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning
display
191
B
Overhead control panel 34
C
Climate control systems 136
D
Ignition lock 151
Start/Stop button
151 Function Page
E
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
113
F
Combination switch 124
G
Parking brake 168
H
Diagnostics connection 24
I
Opening the hood 294
J
Releasing the parking brake 168
K
Light switch 12028
CockpitAt a glance
Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Fuel gauge
;
Time, see the separate
operating instructions
=
Speedometer with
segments
214 Function Page
?
Multifunction display 215
A
Tachometer 214
B
Coolant temperature 213
C
Instrument lighting 213Instrument cluster
29At a glance
Center console
Coupe
Function Page
:
Hazard warning lamps 125
;
ATA indicator lamp 70
=
45 indicator lamp
46
?
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
55
A
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
B
Seat heating 111
C
Seat ventilation 112
D
Rear window roller sunblind 275
E
PARKTRONIC
191 Function Page
F
Dynamic handling package
with sports mode
190
G
Ashtray 275
Cigarette lighter 276
H
Selector lever 158
I
Cup holders 273
J
Stowage compartment 268
K
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions
L
Selects the drive program 16032
Center consoleAt a glance
Cabriolet
Function Page
:
Hazard warning lamps 125
;
ATA indicator lamp 70
=
45 indicator lamp
46
?
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
55
A
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
B
Seat heating 111
C
Seat ventilation 112
D
AIRSCARF 112
E
Retracts the rear seat head
restraints
109
F
PARKTRONIC 191
G
Dynamic handling package
with sports mode
190 Function Page
H
Ashtray 275
Cigarette lighter 276
I
Selector lever 158
J
Cup holders 273
K
Stowage compartment 268
L
AIRCAP 97
M
Opens and closes the side
windows
84
N
Opens and closes the soft
top
89
O
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions
P
Selects the drive program 160Center console
33At 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
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 24).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2.
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to
the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not 38
Occupant safety
Safety