out. This is meant to assist you in avoiding a
collision.
The course-correcting brake application is
available in the speed range between
20 mph (30 km/h)
and
120 mph (200 km/h).
If a course-correcting brake application
occurs, red warning lamp 0043 flashes in the
exterior mirror and the following is shown in
the multifunction display, for example: Either a very slight course-correcting brake
application, or none at all, may occur if:
R
there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash
barriers, located on both sides of your
vehicle.
R a vehicle approaches you too
closely at the
side.
R you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds.
R you clearly brake or accelerate.
R a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP ®
or PRE-SAFE ®
Brake.
R ESP ®
is switched off.
R the off-road program is activated.
R a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is
detected.
Switching on Active Blind Spot Assist
X Make sure that the radar sensor system
(Y page 229) and Active Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 225) are activated in
the on-board
computer.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Warning lamps 0043 in the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately
1.5 seconds and then turn yellow. Towing a trailer
When you attach a
trailer,
make sure you have
correctly established the electrical
connection. This can be accomplished by
checking the trailer lighting. Active Blind Spot
Assist is then deactivated. The indicator lamp
lights up yellow in the exterior mirrors and the
Active Blind Spot Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Active Lane Keeping Assist General notes
Active Lane Keeping Assist
monitors
the area
in front of your vehicle by means of
camera 0043 mounted at the top of the
windshield. Active Lane Keeping Assist
detects lane markings on the road and warns
you before you leave your lane
unintentionally. If you do not react to the
warning, a lane-correcting application of the
brakes can bring the vehicle back into the
original lane. 0043
Active Lane Keeping Assist camera
If you select km in the Display Unit
Speed-/Odometer: function on the on-board
computer(
Y page 226), Active Lane Keeping
Assist is activated starting at a speed of
60 km/h. If the miles display unit is selected,
the assistance range begins at 40 mph. Driving systems
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Driving and parking Z
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display ( Y page 218).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated ( Y page 169):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 171):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle
in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the
SmartKey
to position 1 in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
Left control panel 0059
0065 R
Calls up the menu and
menu bar 0063
0064
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number Displays and operation
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On-board computer and displays Z
X
Press the 0064 or 0063 button to select the
Surround Lighting function.
When the Surround Lighting function is
activated, the light cone and the area
around the vehicle are displayed in red in
the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076 button to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the
exterior lighting temporarily:
X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position 0 in
the ignition lock.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
If you have activated the Surround
Lighting function and the
light
switch is set
to 0058, the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
R surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the key. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Y page 111).
R exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off.
If you close all the doors and the tailgate,
the exterior lighting goes off after
5 seconds.
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
R Parking lamps
R Front fog lamps
R Low-beam headlamps
R Daytime running lamps
R Side marker lamps
R Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate the Light. Delay function,
the interior lighting remains on for
20
seconds after
you remove
the key from the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0059 or 0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0064 or 0063 button to
select the
Lights submenu.
X Press 0076 to confirm.
X Press the 0064
or 0063
button to
select the
Light. Delay function.
When the Light. Delay function is
activated, the vehicle interior is displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076 button to save the setting.
Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
X
Press the 0059 or 0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0064 or 0063 button to
select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076 to confirm.
X Press the 0064 or 0063 button to
select the
Auto. Door Locks function.
When the Auto. Door Locks function is
activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076 button to save the setting.
If you activate the Auto. Door Locks
function, the vehicle is centrally
locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see ( Y page 80).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic Lock function,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle. 228
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On-board computer and displays
SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00AF
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Your Key from
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 00AF
Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Replace Key Battery The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Y page 77).00AF
Don't Forget Your
Key The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
X
Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you
leave the vehicle. 00AF
Key Not Detected
(red display message) The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 160)
(Y page 160).
X Locate the KEYLESS-GO key. The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running
because
there is
interference from
a strong source of radio waves.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 160).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.256
Display messages
On-board computer and displays
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00AF
Key Not Detected
(white display
message) The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present.
X
Change the location of the SmartKey with the KEYLESS-GO
functions in the vehicle.
If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected:
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 00AF
Key Detected in
Vehicle The KEYLESS-GO key has been detected inside the vehicle during
locking.
X
Remove the KEYLESS-GO key from the vehicle. 00AF
Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert
Key The KEYLESS-GO key can continuously not be detected.
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Seat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00E9
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for 6 seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X
Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 56).00E9
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 56).
The warning tone ceases. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
257On-board computer and displays Z
Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that
they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 270).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle 0043 and open
glove box
flap 0044.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0044 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key. X
To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
0048.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 0047
.
i The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 137).
Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: press left-hand button 0044 or right-
hand button
0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an
AUX
IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions). Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z
X
To open: pull cover 0044 out by its top edge.
X To remove the insert: press release
button 0087 and lift the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: install insert 0043 from
above into the holder and press down into
the holder until it engages. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket
of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions
permit. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To open: slide cover 0043 forwards. X
Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044 will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: pull cover 0043 back. 12 V sockets
General notes The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock ( Y
page 141).
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console X
To open: slide cover 0043 forwards.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044.
X To close: pull cover 0043 back.280
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Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
i
If you select No, the
address can be stored
in the address book.
i The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding mobile
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
i You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS
Package and cannot be purchased
separately.
i You can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
a navigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the
current route section.
Search & Send "Search & Send" is a destination entry
service. You can find further information on
"Search & Send" in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a
replacement SmartKey
is not
available. Thevehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days
of
the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote opening
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i Vehicle remote opening is
only
possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing The remote closing feature can be used when
you
have forgotten
to lock
the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby. The vehicle can then be
locked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote closing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
X Contact the following service hotlines:288
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