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highlighted in the Night View Assist Plus
display.
Light from the headlamps of oncoming
vehicles does not affect the Night View Assist
Plus displayinthe multifunction display. This
is also the case if you cannot switch on the
high-beam headlamps due to oncoming
traffic.
iInfrared light is not visible to the human
eye and therefore does not glare. Night
View Assist Plus can therefore remain
switched on even if there is oncoming
traffic.
Activating Night View Assist Plus
Activation conditions
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if:
Rthe SmartKey is in position2in the ignition
lock.
Rit is dark.
Rthe light switch is in the\ror
position.
Rreverse gear has not been engaged.
Activating Night View Assist Plus
XMake sure that COMAND is switched on.
XPress button.
The Night View Assist Plus displayappears
in the COMAND display.
You can read about how to adjust the
brightness of the COMAND displayinthe
COMAND operating instructions.
iThe infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of approximately6mph (10 km/h). This
means that you do not have the full visual
range while the vehicle is stationary and
cannot check whether Night View Assist
Plus is working.
Pedestrian recognition
Night View Assist Plus display
Pedestrian recognized
$Framing
!Symbol for active pedestrian recognition
iAnimals are not recognized by pedestrian
recognition.
Night View Assist Plus is able to recognize
pedestrians by typical characteristics, e.g. a
silhouette in the shape ofaperson.
Pedestrian recognition is then switched on
automatically:
Rif Night View Assist Plus is activated
Rif you are driving faster than approximately
6mph (10 km/h)
Rthe surroundings are dark, e.g. when
driving outside built-up areas without
street lighting
If pedestrian recognition is active,
symbol!appears. If pedestriansare
detected, they are highlighted with framing
$.Ifthe pedestrian recognition system has
broughtapedestrian to your attention, look
through the windshield to evaluate the
situation. The actual distance to objectsand
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indicator lamp goes out and BlindSpot Assist
is operational.
Ifavehicle is detected within the monitoring
rangeofBlindSpot Assist at speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h), warninglampon the
correspondingside lightsupred. This warning
is always emitted whenavehicle enters the
blind spot monitoring rangefrom behind or
from the side.When you overtakeavehicle,
the warning only occurs if the difference in
speed is less than7mph (12km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse
gear is engaged. In this event,Blind Spot
Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light.
Collision warning
Ifavehicle is detected in the monitoring range
of Blind Spot Assist and you switchonthe
correspondingturn signal,adouble warning
tonesounds. Red warning lampflashes. If
the turn signal remains on, vehicles detected
are indicated by the flashing of red warning
lamp.There are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist
XMake sure that Blind Spot Assist
(Ypage 228) is activated in the on-board
computer.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
Warning lampsin the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately
1.5 seconds and then turn yellow.
Lane Keeping Assist
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Lane Keeping Assist may not always clearly
recognizelane markings.
In this case, Lane Keeping Assist may:
Rgive an unnecessary warning
Rnot giveawarning
There isarisk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and stay in lane, in particular if
warned by Lane Keeping Assist.
GWARNING
The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not
return the vehicle to the original lane. There
isarisk of an accident.
You should always steer, brake or accelerate
yourself, in particular if warned by Lane
Keeping Assist.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane
Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of
an accident nor override the laws of physics.
Lane Keeping Assist cannot take into account
the road, traffic and weather conditions. Lane
Keeping Assist is merely an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
The Lane Keeping Assist does not keep the
vehicle in the lane.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to
insufficient illumination of the road, or due
to snow, rain, fog or spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncomingtraffic,
the sun or reflections (e.g. when the road
surface is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered, for instancebyasticker, in the
vicinity of the camera
Rthere are no, several or unclear lane
markings foralane, e.g. in areas with road
construction work
Rthe lane markings are worn away,dark or
covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
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Active Driving Assistance package
Generalnotes
The Active DrivingAssistance package
consistsofDISTRONICPLUS(Ypage 177),
Active Blind Spot Assist(Ypage 211) and
Active LaneKeepingAssist(Ypage 214).
Active Blind Spot Assist
Generalnotes
Active Blind Spot Assistusesaradar sensor
system, pointed toward the rear of the
vehicle, to monitor the area to the sides of the
vehicle which the driver is unable to see. A
warning displayinthe exterior mirrors draws
your attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the
corresponding turn signal to change lane, you
will also receive an optical and audible
warning. Ifarisk of lateral collision is
detected, corrective braking may help you
avoidacollision. Beforeacourse-correcting
brake application, Active Blind Spot Assist
evaluates the space in the direction of travel
and at the sides of the vehicle. For this, Active
Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors which
are pointed in the direction of travel.
Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a
speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
For Active Blind Spot Assist to assist you
when driving, the radar sensor system must
be:
Ractivated(Ypage 232)
Roperational
Important safety notes
Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid and is
notasubstitute for attentive driving.
GWARNING
Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
Rvehicles which approach withalarge speed
differential and overtakeyour vehicle
Asaresult, Active Blind Spot Assist may
neither give warnings nor intervene in such
situations. There isarisk of an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully, and maintainasafe lateral distance.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
asa"Vehicular RadarSystem". The radar
sensor is intended foruse in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
iCanada only: This device complies with
RSS-210ofIndustry Canada.Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Radarsensors
The Active Blind Spot Assist radar sensors are
integrated into the front and rear bumpers
and behindacover in the radiator grill. Make
sure that the bumpers and the cover in the
radiator grill are free of dirt, ice or slush. The
rear sensors must not be covered, for
example by cycle racks or overhanging cargo.
Followingasevere impact or in the event of
damage to the bumpers, have the function of
the radar sensors checked ataqualified
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The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically accordingto
the ambient light.
Visual and acoustic collision warning
If you switch on the turn signals to change
lanes andavehicle is detected in the side
monitoring range, you receiveavisual and
acoustic collision warning. You then hear a
double warning toneand red warning
lampflashes. If the turn signal remains on,
detected vehicles are indicated by the
flashing of red warning lamp.There are no
further warning tones.
Course-correcting brake application
GWARNING
Acourse-correctingbrake application cannot
alwayspreventacollision. There isarisk of
an accident.
Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself,
especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns
you or makesacourse-correcting brake
application. Always maintainasafe distance
at the sides.
If Active Blind Spot Assist detectsarisk of a
lateral collision in the monitoring range, a
course-correcting brake application is carried
out. This is meant to assist you in avoiding a
collision.
Ifacourse-correcting brake application
occurs, red warning lampflashes in the
exterior mirror andadual warning tone
sounds. In addition, the display shown in the
lower image appears in the multifunction
display.
In very rare cases, the system may make an
inappropriate brake application. An
inappropriate course-correcting brake
application may be interrupted at any time if
you steer slightly in the opposite direction or
accelerate, for example.
The course-correcting brake application is
available in the speed range between
20 mph (30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h).
Either no braking application, oracourse-
correcting brake application adapted to the
driving situation occurs if:
Rthere are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash
barriers, located on both sides of your
vehicle.
Ravehicle approaches you too closely at the
side.
Ryou have adoptedasporty driving style with
high cornering speeds.
Ryou clearly brake or accelerate.
Radriving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP®or PRE-SAFE®Brake.
RESP®is switched off.
Raloss of tire pressure oradefectivetire is
detected.
Switching on Active Blind Spot Assist
XMake sure that the radar sensor system
(Ypage 232) and Active Blind Spot Assist
(Ypage 228) are activated in the on-board
computer.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
Warning lampsin the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately
1.5 seconds and then turn yellow.
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Outsidetemperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Ypage 221).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed afterashort delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 175):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Ypage 177):
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.
Operatingthe on-board computer
Overview
Multifunctiondisplay
Right control panel
$Switches on the VoiceControl System;
see the separateoperating instructions
!Backbutton
Left control panel
XTo activatethe on-board computer:turn
the SmartKey to position1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction displayand
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
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On-board computer and displays

XPressorto select theDay
Lights:function.
If theDayLights:have been switched on,
the cone of light and thesymbol in
the multifunction display are shown in red.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lamps (Ypage 117).
Setting the brightness of the ambient
lighting
XPress the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Amb. Light +/-.function.
You will see the selected setting.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to adjust the
brightness to any level fromOfftoLevel
5(bright).
XPress theorbutton to save the
setting.
Setting the ambient lighting color
XPress the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Ambient Light Colorfunction.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to set the
color toSOLAR,NEUTRALorPOLAR.
XPress theorbutton to save the
setting.
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
XPress the\norbutton on the
steeringwheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPressorto select the
Surround Lightingfunction.
When theSurround Lightingfunction is
activated, the light cone and the area
around the vehicle are displayedinred in
the multifunction display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the
exterior lighting temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position0in the ignition lock.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in 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 theSurround
Lightingfunction and the light switch is set
to\r,the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
RSurround lighting:the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine,
the surround lighting is switched off and
the automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Ypage 117).
RExterior lighting delayed switch-off:the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close
all the doors and the trunklid, the exterior
lighting goes off after5seconds.
iDepending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
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switch-off exterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
RParking lamps
RLow-beam headlamps
RDaytime running lamps
RSide marker lamps
RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate theInterior Lighting
Delayfunction,the interior lighting remains
on for 20seconds after you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPressorto select theLight.
Delayfunction.
When theInterior Lighting Delay
function is activated, the vehicle interior is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPressorto select theVehicle
submenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPressorto select theAuto.
Door Locksfunction.
When theAutomaticDoorLockfunction
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
If you activate theAutomatic Door Lock
function,the vehicle is centrally locked above
aspeed of around9mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Ypage 83).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcousticLockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPressorto select theVehicle
submenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If theAcousticLockfunction is activated,
thesymbol in the multifunction
displaylights up red.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
XPress the\norbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPressorto select theVehicle
submenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):.
You will see the selected setting:Enabled
orDisabled.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
RDISTRONIC PLUS (Ypage 177)
RBAS PLUS (Ypage 67)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 72)
RBlind Spot Assist (Ypage 207)
RActive Blind Spot Assist (Ypage 211)
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RACETIMER
Displaying and startingRACETIMER
Lap
RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for useona
closed race circuit. Do not usethe function
on public roads.
Youcan startthe RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position2in the ignition lock.
XPress\noron the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
XPress thebutton repeatedlyuntilthe
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start:press thebutton to startthe
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the\norbutton to select
Interm. Time.
XPressto confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Startinganewlap
RACETIMER
Fastest laptime (best lap)
$Lap
XPressto confirmNew Lap.
iIt is possible to storeamaximum of
sixteen laps. The 16th lapcan only be
completed withFinish Lap.
Stoppingthe RACETIMER
XPress thebutton on the steering
wheel.
XPressto confirmYes.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicleand turn the SmartKey to
position1in the ignition lock. If youturn the
SmartKey to position2or3and then press
to confirmStart,timing is continued.
Resetting the current lap
XStop the RACETIMER.
XPress the\norbutton to select
ResetLap.
XPressto reset the laptime to "0".
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