
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety note s.................. 185
Cargo tie down rings .........................188
CD see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Center console Overview .......................................... 34
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Changing bulbs
Side marker lamps ...........................86
Changing gears .................................. 101
Checklist After driving off-roa d...................... 108
Before driving off-road ...................108
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................58
Rear doors ....................................... 58
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................44
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................46
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Top Tether ....................................... 57
Troubleshooting ............................... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Cigarette lighter ................................ 189
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 206
Clear button ....................................... 178
Climate control Controlling automatically .................94
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 94
Defrosting the windows ...................94
Defrosting the windshield ................94Dual-zone automatic climate
control
....................................... 93, 94
Important safety notes ..............92, 94
Indicator lamp .................................. 94
Maximum cooling ............................ .94
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ................94
Overview of systems ........................92
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ............................. 94
Problem with the rear window
defroster .......................................... 94
Refrigerant ..................................... 261
Setting the air distribution ...............94
Setting the airflow ........................... 94
Setting the temperature ..................94
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .............................................. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Switching residual heat on/off ........94
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................... 94
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................... 94
Windshield defroster ........................94
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Display ........................................... 173
Examples of operation ...................178
Menu overview .............................. 174
COMAND controller ...........................177
COMAND control panel .....................176
Combination switch ............................83
Compass Display messages ..........................144
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Convenience opening feature ............94
Convenience telephony see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................203
Display message .................... 144, 152
Filling capacity ............................... 2636
Index

HOLD function
Display message ............................ 144
Function/notes ............................. 123
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Hood
Closing .......................................... .201
Display message .................... 144, 157
Important safety notes ..................200
Opening ......................................... 201
Hydroplaning ..................................... 106I
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Increasing/reducing temperature
(heating and air-conditioning
system) ................................................ 94
Instrument cluster Overview ........................................ 142
Instrument cluster lighting ..............142
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 84
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Manual control ................................ .84
Overview .......................................... 84
Reading lamp ................................... 84
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........144
Internet
Calling up the carousel view ..........180
Conditions for access ....................179
Entering the URL ............................ 180
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170 J
Jack Pump lever ..................................... 252
Storage location ............................ 212
Using ............................................. 251
Jump starting (engine) ......................219 K
Key positions SmartKey ......................................... 97 L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................144
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
Level control (display message) ......144
License plate lamp Display message ............................ 144
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 144
Lighting Light switch ..................................... 82
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .144
Cornering light function ...................84
Courtesy lights ................................ .84
Driving abroad ................................. 82
Fog lamps ........................................ 83
Hazard warning lamps ...............82, 84
High beam flasher ............................ 83
High-beam headlamps .....................83
Low-beam headlamps ......................83
Parking lamps .................................. 83
Rear fog lamp .................................. 83
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........144
Standing lamps ................................ 83
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 144
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 144
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........144
Turn signals ..................................... 83
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......144 Index
11

Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............189
Points to observe before use .........189
Trunk ............................................. 189
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 206
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 225
Spare wheel Mounting ....................................... 249
Notes/data .................................... 255
Spare wheel bracket at the rear ....213
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........213
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 51
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ...............142
Segments ...................................... 142
Selecting the unit of measurement 144
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 144
Selecting ........................................ 113
Variabl e......................................... 112
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message .................... 144, 149
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 164
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Starting the engine
Important safety notes ....................98
Steering (display message) ......144, 157
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................79
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 143
Important safety notes ....................79
Paddle shifters ............................... 101Steering wheel heating
....................79
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........101
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 144
Stowage areas ................................... 185
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 185
Center console .............................. 185
Cup holders ................................... 189
Display message) ........................... 144
Door stowage compartment ..........185
Glove box ...................................... .185
Important safety information .........185
Summer tires ..................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) ..........144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................... 94
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............64
Systems settings (COMAND) see also Digital Operator's Manual 170 T
Tachometer ........................................ 142
Tailgate Display message ............................ 144
Opening dimensions ......................264
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 144
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 258
Tires ............................................... 253
Tires/wheels ................................. 253
Trailer loads ................................... 266
Vehicle data ................................... 264
Wheels ........................................... 25316
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and Introduction
25 Z

Dashboard
........................................... 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ......................36
Door control panel .............................. 37 29At a glance

Dashboard
Function Page
:
Combination switch 83
;
Steering wheel paddle shifters
=
Instrument cluster 142
?
Horn
A
Overhead control panel 36
B
PARKTRONIC warning display 125
C
Climate control systems 92
D
Ignition lock 97
E
Adjusts the steering wheel 79
F
Cruise control lever 110
G
Light switch 82
H
Opens the hood 20130
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 142
;
Multifunction display 142
=
Tachometer 142
?
Coolant temperature display 142
A
Fuel gauge
B
Instrument cluster lighting control 142Instrument cluster
31At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Low-beam
headlamps 83
;
÷
ESP® 162
=
K
High-beam
headlamps 83
?
J
Brakes (yellow) 159
A
·
Distance warning 166
B
#!
Turn signals 83
C
h
Tire pressure monitor 167
D
6
SRS 164
E
ü
Seat belt 158 Function Page
F
?
Coolant 165
G
R
Rear fog lamp 83
H
O
Front fog lamps 83
I
;
Check Engine ~
J
8
Reserve fuel ~
K
å
ESP®
OFF 162
L
!
ABS 160
M
Brakes (red)
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(USA only) J
(Canada only) 15932
Instrument clusterAt a glance