2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class cruise control

Temperature gauge ........................ 263
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ............................. 125
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activating ....................................... 192
Activatio ncondition s..................... 192
Cruise control leve r....................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 309
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes ..................192
Storing and maintaining current
spee d............................................. 192
Cu p holder
Center console .............................. 344
Important safety notes ..................343
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 344
Temperature controlle d................. 344
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...28
Customer Relations Department .......28 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 274
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF Adding ........................................... 177
Display message ............................ 301Filling capacity
............................... 448
Important safety notes ..................447
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 275
Interior lighting .............................. 276
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel ................................................. .446
Differential locks (display message) 303
Digital speedometer .........................267
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa ymessages
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 368
Calling up (on-board computer) .....282
Driving systems ............................. 301
Engine ............................................ 298
General notes ................................ 282
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........282
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 315
Lights ............................................ .295
Safety systems .............................. 283
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 310
Vehicle .......................................... .312
Distance recorder ............................. 266
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....328
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................272
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 328
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 196
Activation conditions .....................196
Cruise control leve r....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 200
Display message ............................ 307
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 201
Driving tips .................................... 201
Function/notes ............................. 194
Important safety notes ..................195
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 199
Warning lamp ................................. 328 8
Index

Doors
Automati clocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .80
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 313
Emergency locking ........................... 88
Emergency unlocking .......................88
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening (from inside) ......................87
Overview .......................................... 86
Power closing feature ......................88
Downhill Spee dRegulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving .........................182
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 170
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......165
Manual .......................................... .170
Manual (AMG vehicles) ..................171
Manual (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................171
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) ..........248
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........279
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................370
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 190
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................70
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .68COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
....69
Distance warning function ...............69
Electronic brake force distribution ...74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .71
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 71
Important safety information ...........66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .74
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 225
Active Blind Spot Assist .................237
Active Curve System ......................208
Active Driving Assistance package 237
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............241
Active Parking Assist .....................216
ADS ............................................... 207
AIRMATIC package ........................207
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 211
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................229
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 233
Cruise control ................................ 191
Display message ............................ 301
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 194
HOLD function ............................... 206
Lane Keeping Assist ......................235
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) .......................209
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................202
On-road programs .......................... 243
PARKTRONI C................................. 213
Rea rview camera .......................... 220
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................168
Brakes ........................................... 184
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 201
Downhill gradient ........................... 184
Drinking and driving .......................182
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................ .187
Driving on flooded road s................ 186
Driving on sand .............................. 190
Driving on wet road s...................... 186
Driving over obstacles ...................190 Index
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Checkin
gthe battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............96
Convenience opening feature ..........95
Display message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking .......80
Important safety notes ....................80
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) .................157
Problem (malfunction) .....................85
Starting the engine ........................159
Snow chains
Information .................................... 401
Snow drive program ....................... 245
Sockets
Center console .............................. 347
General notes ................................ 347
Luggage compartment ...................348
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 348
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 63
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 267
In the Instrument cluster .........33, 263
Segments ...................................... 264
Selecting the unit of measurement 274
see Instrument cluster
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 291
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 297
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 76
Steering (display message) ..............314Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). ..................112
Adjusting (manually). .....................111
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264
Cleaning ......................................... 376
Important safety notes ..................111
Paddle shifters ............................... 169
Steering wheel heating ..................112
Storing settings (memory function) 117
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........169
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 279
Stowage areas ................................... 332
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 334
Center console .............................. 334
Cuph olders ................................... 343
Eyeglasses compartment ...............334
Glove box ...................................... .333
Important safety information .........333
Stowage net ................................... 335
Stowage net ....................................... 335
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................334
Summer tires ..................................... 400
Sun visor ............................................ 345
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 275
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........279
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 151
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............76 T
Tachometer ........................................ 264
Tailgate Display message ............................ 313
Emergency unlocking .......................93
Important safety notes ....................8918
Index

Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
169
0003
Combination switch 123
0023
Instrument cluster 33
0022
Horn
0020
DIRECT SELECT lever 165
0021
PARKTRONIC warning
display
213
0014
Overhead control panel 39
0015
Climate control systems 138
0016
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button
158 Function Page
0017
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 111
0018
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 111
Steering wheel heating 112
001A
Cruise control lever 192
001B
Opening the hood 364
001C
Diagnostics connection 27
001D
Electric parking brake 180
001E
Light switch 120
001F
Night View Assis
tPlus 23132
DashboardAt a glance

0003
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g .to
push it or tow it.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position Nif the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch off the engine using
the SmartKey or the Start/Stop
button, the automatic transmission
shifts to neutral Nautomatically.
! Rolling in neutral Ncan damage
the drive train. 000B
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D.This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed Driving tips
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free Shifting the transmission repeatedly between
gears
Dand Rmay help to free the vehicle if
it has become stuck in slush or snow. The
vehicle's engine management system limits
the speed to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h)
when shifting back and forth. To shift back
and forth between transmission positions D
and R, move the selector lever up and down
beyond the pressure point.
Towing atrailer X
Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill
gradient, use left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 169) to select a
lowe rgear, even if cruise control or
DISTRONIC PLUS are activated. 168
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

Winter driving
General notes G
WARNING
If you shift dow nonaslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
i Vehicles with adiesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective
cover. The measuring function of the
onboard diagnosis syste mmay otherwise
provide inaccurate values .Some of these
values are required by law and must
therefore always be accurate.
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 400).
Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y
page 400). Slippery road surfaces G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position N.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 401).
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. You
should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point. Off-road driving
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle. Driving tips
187Driving and parking Z

angle of 45°. Note that the climbing ability
of your vehicle depends on the terrain
conditions.
R When driving down an incline, make use of
the engine's braking effect. Observe the
engine speed; do no toverrev the engine.
R Drive slowly.
R Avoid high engine speeds. Drive at
appropriate engine speeds (maximum
3,000 rpm).
R Use the left-hand paddle shifter to shift into
a lower gearing ood time on long and steep
downhill gradients.
R Check the brakes after prolonged off-road
driving.
i Hill start assist will aid you when pulling
away on a hill.
For further information about hill start
assist, see (Y page 161).
Do not switch to transmission position N
when driving off-road. If you try to brake the
vehicle using the service brake, you could
lose control of the vehicle. If the gradient is
too steep for your vehicle, drive back down in
reverse gear.
Always observe the approach/departure
angle values (Y page 454).
Maximu mgradient-climbing capability Always observe the maximum gradient
climbing ability values (Y page 455).
Hilltops When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly
reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the
hill .Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive
over the top of the hill.
This style of driving prevents:
R the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the
brow of a hill
R the vehicle from traveling too quickly down
the other side Driving downhill R
Drive slowly.
R Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
tip and rollover.
R Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand
paddle shifter before tackling steep
downhill gradients.
R Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake
gently. When doing so, make sure that the
vehicle is facing in the direction of the line
of fall.
R Check that the brakes are working normally
after a long downhill stretch.
i The special off-road ABS setting enables
a precise, brief and repeated locking of the
front wheels. This causes them to dig into
loose earth. Be aware that the front wheels
easily skid across the ground surface if
completely braked and therefore lose their
ability to steer. Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. You must
select a lower gear in good time on long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer. By doing
so, you will make use of the braking effect of
the engine. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h). Driving systems
191Driving and parking Z

i
Cruise control should no tbeactivated
when driving off-road.
Important safety notes If you fail to adap
tyour driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Cruise control cannot take into account the
road, traffic and weather conditions. Cruise
control is only 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.
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
R on slippery road surfaces. Braking or
accelerating could cause the drive wheels
to lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever 0002
To activate or increase speed
0003 To activate or reduce speed
0023 To deactivate cruise control
0022 To activate at the current speed/last
stored speed When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display
for five seconds.
Activation conditions To activate cruise control, all of the following
activation conditions must be fulfilled:
R
the electric parking brake must be
released.
R you are driving faster than 20mph
(30 km/h).
R ESP ®
must be active, but not intervening.
R the transmission must be in position D.
R DSR must be deactivated.
R off-road program 2 must be deactivated
(vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package).
Storing, maintaining and calling up a
speed Storing and maintaining
aspeed X
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
up 0002 or down 0003.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
automatically maintains the stored speed.
You can accept the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
i Cruise control may be unable to maintain
the stored speed on uphill gradients. The 192
Driving systemsDriving and parking