Rear
............................................... 269
Setting ........................................... 268
Setting the center air vents ...........268
Setting the side air vents ...............268
Stowag ecompartmen t.................. 268
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 159
Ambient light setting (COMAND) .....238
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....343
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 405
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 347
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................70
Function .......................................... .70
Switching off the alarm ....................70
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................348
Display message ............................ 375
Function/notes ............................. 321
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 199
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode ,switchin gto........................ 210
Pause function ............................... 211
Playback options ........................... 216
Safety notes .................................. 209
Setting the audio forma t................ 216
Stop function ................................. 212
Audio format, setting
Audi oDVD ..................................... 216
Video DVD ..................................... 233
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....342
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 370
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 277
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................276
Automatic headlamp mode ..............251
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............283
Changing gea r............................... 282
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 279
Display message ............................ 385
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 280
Driving tips .................................... 282
Emergency running mode ..............286
Engaging drive position .................. 280
Engaging neutra l............................ 280
Engaging revers egear ................... 279
Engaging the par kposition ............ 279
Kickdow n....................................... 282
Manual drive program ....................284
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .280
Problem (malfunction) ...................286
Progra mselector button ................282
Pulling away ................................... 275
Shift range s................................... 283
Starting the engine ........................274
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......283
Transmission position displa y........ 280
Transmissio npositions .................. 281
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 286
Autostore ........................................... 201
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 227
Switching to ................................... 228
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................228
Setting the volume and sound .......234
Showing/hiding the menu .............234
Switching to ................................... 234 Index
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Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) .......237
Outside temperature display ...........337
Overhead control panel ......................40
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 64
Own address (navigation)
see Home address P
Pain tcode number ............................ 482
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...429
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parcel net ........................................... 402
Parking ............................................... 289
Important safety notes ..................289
Parking brake ................................ 290
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rea rview camera .......................... 319
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 315
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 357
Electric parking brake ....................290
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 379
Important safety notes ..................315
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........236
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................314
Driving system ............................... 312
Function/notes ............................. 312
Important safety notes ..................312
Problem (malfunction) ...................315
Range of the sensors .....................312
Warning displa y............................. 313
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 364
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 50 Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........211
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Pedals ................................................ .292
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 193
Creating an entry ........................... 194
Deleting an entry ........................... 195
Entering characters .......................125
Introduction ................................... 191
Picture settings (TV, video) ..............228
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .432
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........216
POI (navigation)
Entering ......................................... 150
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 153
List ................................................. 151
ZAGAT ®
surve yservice .................. 152
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ..................... .151
Power closing feature .........................83
Power washers .................................. 428
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 361
Operation ........................................ .55
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................348
Display message ............................ 362
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 397
Previous destinations (navigation) ..169
Product information ............................26
Programmable button ....................... 113
Program selector button ..................282
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 275
PULSE see Massag efunction (PULSE) Index
17
Storing stations
Manually. ....................................... 201
Storing stations (radio)
Automatically ................................. 201
Stowage areas ................................... 400
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 401
Cuph olders ................................... 403
Eyeglasses compartment ...............401
Glove box ...................................... .400
Important safety information .........400
Parce lnet ...................................... 402
Rea r............................................... 401
Rear seat backrest ......................... 402
Rea rseats (between) .....................402
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 403
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 456
Sun visor ............................................ 404
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround sound
see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 129
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control .......................311
AIRMATIC ...................................... 309
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 267
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................229
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................132
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............70
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 189
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........200
Syste msettings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 134
Date ............................................... 131Language
....................................... 137
Programmable button (COMAND) ..113
Text reader spee d.......................... 132
Time ............................................... 131
Time zone ...................................... 132
Voice Control System ....................132 T
TA (Traffic Announcements) see Traffi cannouncements
Tachometer ........................................ 337
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 368
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 484
Notes ............................................. 482
Tires/wheels ................................. 477
Vehicle data ................................... 490
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date ).......................... 413
Call priority .................................... 411
Display message ............................ 361
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 411
Emergency call .............................. 408
Important safety notes ..................407
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 414
MB info call button ........................410
Remote vehicle locking ..................413
Roadside Assistance button ..........409
Search &Send ............................... 412
Self-test ......................................... 408
System .......................................... 407
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............413
Telephone
Accepting/ending acall................ 187
Accepting acall............................. 346
Adjusting the volume for calls .......127
Basi cmenu (Bluetooth ®
interface) 186
Calling (outgoing call) ....................188
Calling voicemai l............................ 189
Conference connection .................. 189 Index
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Connecting a mobile phone
(general information
)..................... 183
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......186
Ending an active call ......................189
Entering anumbe r......................... 188
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
)1 85
Function restrictions ......................182
General notes ................................ 181
Keypad .......................................... .114
Menu (on-board computer) ............346
Number from the phone book ....... .346
Operating options ..........................182
Overview of functions ....................189
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 187
Redialing ........................................ 347
Rejecting/ending acall................. 346
Rejecting acall.............................. 187
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 189
Safety notes .................................. 181
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .191
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 189
Toggling ......................................... 189
Using the telephone ....................... 187
see Bluetooth ®
see Call lists
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 188
Telephone module with
Bluetooth ®
SIM Access Profile
see separate installation instructions
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 336
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 343
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 343
Outside temperature ..................... .337
Setting (climate control) ................265
Setting (COMAND) .........................240
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilize r...................................... 70
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof Time
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting summer/standard time .....132
Setting the forma t......................... 131
Setting the time ............................. 131
Setting the time/date forma t........ 131
Setting the time zone ..................... 132
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................344
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....461
Checking manually ........................461
Display message ............................ 382
Important safety notes ..................461
Maximum ....................................... 461
Notes ............................................. 459
Recommended ............................... 458
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 463
Function/notes ............................. 461
General notes ................................ 461
Important safety notes ..................462
Restarting ...................................... 464
Warning lamp ................................. 398
Warning message .......................... 463
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................476
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................474
Bar (definition) ............................... 474
Characteristics .............................. 474
Checking ........................................ 455
Definition of terms .........................474
Directio nofrotation ...................... 477
Display message ............................ 382
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................476
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .473
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............474
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 475
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 47522
Index
Useful information
..............................44
Occupant safety .................................. 44
Children in the vehicle ........................59
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Driving safet ysystems ....................... 64
Theft deterrent locking system .........70 43Safety
If childre
nopen a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight .The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
Override feature for the rear side
windows G
WARNING
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window. X
To activate/deactivate: press button:.
If indicator lamp ;is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is deactivated.
Operation is only possible using the
switches in the driver's door. If indicator
lamp ;is off, operation is possible using
the switches in the rear compartment. Panic alarm
X
To activate: press!button :for
approximately 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. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System Plus)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety 64
Driving safety systemsSafety
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain an appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-
board computer (Y page 348).
After activation, the Äsymbol is
displayed on the left in the instrument
cluster.
For BAS PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor
system must be operational.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
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. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
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.
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
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Av isual 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
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example. 70
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety
i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace (USA only) or TELE
AID (Canada only) emergency call 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/
TELE AID service.
R the mbrace/TELE AID service has been
activated properly.
R the required mobile phone, powers upply
and GPS are available. X
To arm: lockthe vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
30 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
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. Theft deterrent locking system
71Safety Z