switch SPLITVIEW on and off
(Y
page 119).
The SPLITVIEW screen remains on for
approximately 30 minutes after the SmartKey
has been turned to position 0in the ignition
lock. After this time or after the SmartKey has
been removed, the settings on the front-
passenger side are saved for approximately
30 minutes longer. After this period,
reactivation on the front-passenger side
means that the settings from the driver's side
will be used.
Swiveling the COMAND display and
setting the brightness You can swivel the COMAND display
4
.T he
buttons are located beside the COMAND
display.
Swiveling :
To swivel the display to the left
; To swivel the display to the right Setting the brightness :
Brightness of the instrument cluster
lighting
; Brightness of the COMAND display
Brighter or dimmer:
X Turn control :or; clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
i If Night View Assist Plus is activated, only
the brightness of the multifunction display
is adjusted with control :.
Display design
When the default settings are selected, the
display automatically switches between day
design and night design.
You can change these settings using
COMAND (Y page 130).
Cleaning instructions !
Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you
have to clean the screen, however, use a
mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free
cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a
commercially available microfiber cloth and
cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Then,
dry the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
4 Not with SPLITVIEW. 118
At
ag lanceCOMAND
switched on and the GPS signal is strong
enough.
Moving the map and selecting the
destination
X
To scroll the map: slideXVY, ZVÆor
aVb the COMAND controller.
X To set the map scale: as soon as you turn
cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar
appears.
X Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
Turning clockwise zooms out from the map;
turning counter-clockwise zooms in.
X To selectad estination:pressWthe
COMAND controller once or several times.
You will see either the address entry menu
with the destination address or, if COMAND
is unable to assign a unique address, a
selectio nlist. X
Selec tadestination by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
If the destination is within the limits of the
digital map, COMAND attempts to assign
the destination to the map.
If the destination can be assigned, you will
see the address entry menu with the
address of the destination. If not, you will
see the entry Destination from Map .
X To start route calculation: selectStart and press
Wto confirm. Entering an intermediate stop Introduction
When route guidance is active, you can enter
an intermediate stop. Intermediate stops can
be predefined destinations from the following
categories that COMAND offers for selection:
R Mercedes-Benz Service Center R
Hospital R
Gas Station R
Parking Lot R
Restaurant However, you can also enter destinations
other than the predefined ones. To do this
select the menu item
Other .
You can use the intermediate stop function to
influence route guidance to the main
destination. When you have reached your
intermediate stop, COMAND automatically
recalculates the route to the main
destination.
Entering predefined destinations
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and pressing Wto
confirm.
X Select Stopover and press
Wto confirm.
Option 1: no intermediate stop has been
entered yet.
X Select a category; see option 2.
Option 2: an intermediate stop has
already been entered.
X Select Change Stopover and press
Wto
confirm. 148
NavigationCOMAND
Displaying program information
X
Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Audio by sliding
ZVthe COMAND
controller and pressing Wto confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select HD Radio by sliding
ZVthe
COMAN Dcontroller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select Info in the HD Radio display by
sliding ZVthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
Information on the currently selected
station is displayed. The contents and
purpose of the information depend on the
HD Radio station. Satellite radio
Important notes This section provides detailed information on
the following topics:
R selecting a channel and program category
R memory functions
R sound settings
i The satellite radio mode described below
requires optionally available satellite radio
equipment and registration with a satellite
radio provider.
i Note that the categories and channels
shown in the illustrations depend on the
program content offered by the provider.
The program contents may vary. The
illustrations and descriptions in these
operating instructions may therefore differ
from the channels and categories offered
by the provider.
Satellite radio mode may be temporarily
unavailable or interrupted for a variety of
reasons. These reasons include
environmental or topographical conditions
as well as other issues beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation
may also be impaired in certain locations
(e.g. tunnels, multi-storey car parks or
within as well as close to buildings).
i SIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130
digital-quality radio channels providing
100% commercial-free music, sport, news
and entertainment.
SIRIUS XM Radio employs a fleet of high-
performance satellites to broadcast around
the clock throughout the USA and Canada.
The satellite radio program is available for
a monthly fee. Details are available from
the SIRIUS XM Service Center and at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Registering satellite radio X
Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Sat. Radio and press
Wto
confirm. Service information screen
1
Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
2 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Call the phone number of your satellite
radio provider shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or Audio
205COMAND Z
X
To switc hthe ventilation on/off: push
rocker switch down ;or up :. Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and aird istribution
settings.
! Close the air ven twhen heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged. X
To open: turn thumbwheel :counter-
clockwise from position 3to position 2.
X To close: turn thumbwheel :clockwise
from position 2to position 3. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment :
Rear-compartment air vent, left
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,
right
? Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,
left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel =
or ? to the right or left.
i Close the rear-compartment air vents
when heating mode is activated, as no
warm air flows through the rear-
compartmenta ir vents in the basic heating
setting. Setting the air vents
269Climate control Z
X
Press the mark on cover :inwards in the
direction of the arrow.
X Take cover :off the opening.
X Screw the towing eye in clockwise to the
stop and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye X
Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
X Attach cover :to the bumper and press
until it engages.
X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit. Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
Only possible on vehicles without
4MATIC.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is importan tthat you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 446).
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ®
could
otherwise damage the brake system.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 253).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
X When leaving the vehicle, take the
SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you. Towing
avehicle with both axles on
the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the
important safety notes (Y page 446).G
WARNING
The power assistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the
engine is not running. You will then need
much more effort to brake and steer the vehicle
.Adapt your style of driving
accordingly.
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position Pwhen you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock. In order
to ensure that the automatic transmission
stays in position Nwhen towing the vehicle,
you must observe the following points:
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the SmartKey in the ignition lock is in
position 0.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the key
instead of the Start/Stop button
(Y page 273).
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 253).
X Leave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of
direction. In this case, only the turn signals
for the desired direction flash. When the
combination switch is reset, the hazard
warning lamps start flashing again. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N. 448
Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance