
Useful information
iThis 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.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situationpermits.Ifyou are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the
multifunction display.You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Ypage 29).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Ypage 29).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to , or
, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
iThe light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
194Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays

If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡(120 †).
Tachometer
!Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
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.
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments
The speedometer is divided into segments on
vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 162):
The segments lightup from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Ypage 164):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
RDISTRONIC PLUS detectsavehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in frontand the stored speed light
up.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
Multifunctiondisplay
Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
"Right control panel
!Left control panel
Back button
XTo activatethe on-board computer:turn
the SmartKey to position1in 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.
Displays and operation195
On-board computer and displays
Z

Only deactivate ESP®in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP®in the
following situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Activating/deactivating ESP®on AMG
vehicles (Ypage 66).
For further information about ESP®, see
(Ypage 65).
XStart the engine.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theDriveAssist
menu.
XPress the or button to select
ESP.
XPress the button.
XTo activate/deactivate:press the
button again.
ESP®is deactivated if the warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the warning lamp and the
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP®is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Ypage 244).
Observe the information on display messages
(Ypage 213).
Switching the distance warning
function on and off
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theDriveAssist
menu.
XPress the or button to select
Distance Warning.
XPress the button.
The current selection is displayed.
XTo activate/deactivate:press the
button again.
When the distance warning function is
deactivated, the symbol appears in
the multifunction display in the assistance
graphics display.
Further information on the distance warning
function (Ypage 62).
Activating/deactivating COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSISTPLUS
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to selecttheDriveAssist
menu.
XPress the or button to select
Collision Prevent. Assist.
XPress the button.
The current selection is displayed.
XTo activate/deactivate:press the
button again.
When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS is deactivated, the symbol
appears in the multifunction display in the
assistance graphics display.
For further information about COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (Ypage 64).
Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theDriveAssist
menu.
XPress the or button to select
Attention Assist.
XPress the button.
The current selection is displayed.
XTo activate/deactivate:press the
button again.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated,
the symbol appears in the
204Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays