Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer)
.........250
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 250
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 251
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........251
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......269
Loading guidelines ............................298
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 252
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 266
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 311
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 114
Luxury head restraints .....................111 M
M+S tires ............................................ 374
Malfunction message see Display messages
Massage function (PULSE) ...............113
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 344
mbrace Call priority .................................... 326
Display message ............................ 261Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 326
Downloading routes .......................330
Emergency call .............................. 323
General notes ................................ 322
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............328
MB info call button ........................325
Remote vehicle locking ..................328
Roadside Assistance button ..........325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............328
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Unlocking the driver's door ..............90
Memory card (audio) .........................244
Memory function ............................... 125
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 257
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............245
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 354
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................400
Mounting a new wheel ...................399
Raising the vehicle .........................397
Removing a wheel ..........................399
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 396
MP3
Operation ....................................... 244
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Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 240
Permanent displa y......................... 249
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .239
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............243
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 158O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ........................................ .48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................60
Important safety notes ....................40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ........................................ .48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 241
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 253
Assistance menu ........................... 246
Audio menu ................................... 244
Convenience submenu ..................252
Displaying a service message ........341
Display messages ..........................257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 197
Factory settings submenu .............253
Important safety notes ..................238
Instrument cluster submenu ..........249
Lighting submenu .......................... 250Menu overview
.............................. 241
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 243
Operation ....................................... 239
RACETIMER ................................... 254
Service menu ................................. 249
Settings menu ............................... 249
Standard displa y............................ 241
Telephone menu ............................ 245
Trip menu ...................................... 241
Vehicle submenu ........................... 251
Video DVD operation .....................245
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................26
Important safety notes ....................25
Operating system
see On-board computer
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Vehicle equipment ...........................23
Outside temperature display ...........239
Overhead control panel ......................37
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................66 P
Paint code number ............................416
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...344
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 105
Problem (malfunction) ...................106
Resetting ....................................... 105
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ..................102
Parking ............................................... 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC 14
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Paddle shifter
s............................... 172
Steering wheel heating ..................120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........172
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 254
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 316
Eyeglasses compartment ...............299
Glove box ...................................... .299
Important safety information .........298
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 300
Stowage net ....................................... 301
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 312
Summer tires ..................................... 374
Sun visor ............................................ 317
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 251
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 205
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 206
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........254
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 154
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............78 T
Tachometer ........................................ 238
Tailgate Display message ............................ 282
Emergency unlocking .......................97
Important safety notes ....................90
Limiting the opening angle ...............96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92Opening/closing (from outside)
.......92
Opening dimensions ......................426
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 418
Emergency spare wheel .................414
Information .................................... 416
Tires/wheels ................................. 400
Vehicle data ................................... 426
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 326
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 326
Downloading routes .......................330
Emergency call .............................. 323
Geo fencing ................................... 330
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............328
MB info call button ........................325
Remote vehicle locking ..................328
Roadside Assistance button ..........325
Search & Send ............................... 327
Self-test ......................................... 323
Speed alert .................................... 330
System .......................................... 323
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 330
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 329
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............328
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 322
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 245
Display message ............................ 283
Menu (on-board computer) ............245
Number from the phone book ....... .245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call .................245
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 312
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 238
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 253
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 253
Outside temperature ..................... .239
Setting (climate control) ................15118
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Function Page
:
Multifunction display 240
;
COMAND display; see the
separate operating
instructions
=
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions ?
~
Rejects or ends a call 245
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 239
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
239
a
Confirms your selection 239
Hides display messages 257
B
%
Back 239
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 136
;
|
Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off 136
=
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 135
?
3
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 103
3
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds 104
A
ï
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 325
B
G
SOS button (mbrace
system) 323 Function Page
C
Rear-view mirror 124
D
Buttons for the garage door
opener
331
E
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
F
F
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 325
G
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 135
H
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 136Overhead control panel
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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.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the
Customer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the
message or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. Theft deterrent locking system
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Useful information
i This 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 26).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
; F To open/close the tailgate
= % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%
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WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold.
HYBRID vehicles: ensure that you read the
"HYBRID" supplement included in the vehicle
literature. Otherwise, you may not recognize
dangers. Key positions
SmartKey g
To remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to position P)
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
i The SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes
R
Do not store the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:
-electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
- metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in metal
objects, e.g. metal cases. Driving
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