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RACE START
Important safety notes i
Observe the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode (Y page 75).
RACE START is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
i RACE START is only available for the
SL 63 AMG model.
Conditions for activation You can activate RACE START if:
R
the doors are closed.
R the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
(Y page 75)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position.
R the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
R the transmission is in position D.
Activating RACE START X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(Y page 167) until the RSlamp lights up.
The multifunction display shows the RACE
RACE
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN Paddle DOWN message.
i If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
multifunction display shows the RACE RACE
START Canceled
START Canceled message. X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 168).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 168).
The RACE START Available Depress RACE START Available Depress
gas pedal
gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The multifunction
display shows the RACE START Not RACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
Possible See Operator's Manual
message.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed increases to at least
3,500 rpm.
The RACE START Release brake to RACE START Release brake to
start
start message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within five seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
the RACE START Canceled RACE START Canceled message.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The RACE RACE START
START Active
Active message appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). Drive program S+is
activated. SPORT handling mode remains
activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The
multifunction display shows the RACE
RACE START START
Not Possible See Operator's Manual
Not Possible See Operator's Manual
message.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within
a short period of time, it is only available Driving systems
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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 33).Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
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 (Y
page 39). 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 on the bottom
left of the instrument cluster (Y page 39).
X Turn the brightness control knob counter-
clockwise or clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0058,0060or
0058, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not lit. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
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.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. 226
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett
Settmenu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Lights
Lights submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Interior Lighting Delay
Interior Lighting Delay function.
If the Interior
Interior Lighting
LightingDelay
Delayfunction
has been switched on, the vehicle interior
is displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett
Sett menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press 0064or0063 to select the
Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock function.
When the Automatic
Automatic Door
DoorLock
Lockfunction
is activated, the left-hand vehicle door is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
If you activate the Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Y page 90).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic AcousticLock
Lockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett
Sett menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle Vehicle submenu. X
Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic Acoustic Lock
Lockfunction is activated,
the 0037 symbol in the multifunction
display lights up orange.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual): .
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
Enabled
or Disabled
Disabled .
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 186)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 72)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 77)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 218)
Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel. Menus and submenus
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The COMAND controller can be:
R
pressed briefly or pressed and held 0098
R turned clockwise or counter-clockwise
00790052007A
R slid left or right 009500520096
R slid forwards or backwards 009700520064
R slid diagonally 009100520078
Example of operation
In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
X Press the 002Abutton.
Radio mode is activated.
X Select Radio
Radio by sliding 00520064and turning
00790052007A the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
X Confirm Station List Station List by pressing0098.
The station list appears.
Buttons on the COMAND controller Overview
0043
Back button (Y page 297)
0044 Clear button (Y page 297)
0087 Seat function button (Y page 318)
0085 Favorites button (Y page 314)
i If your vehicle is not equipped with the
seat function button, it features two
favorites buttons.
i For AMG vehicles: the COMAND
Controller is configured with buttons 0043
and 0044. Back button
You can use the
003Dbutton to exit a menu
or to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the003D
back button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
X To call up the basic display: press and
hold the 003Dback button.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button
X To delete individual characters: briefly
press the 0084clear button.
X To delete an entire entry: press and hold
the 0084 clear button.
Seat function button
You can use the 0050button to call up the
following seat functions:
R Multicontour seat (with 4-way lumbar
support)
R Active multicontour seat (dynamic seat and
massage function)
R Balance (seat heating distribution)
More information on the seat functions
(Y page 318).
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions to
the 0080 favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button (Y page 314). At a glance
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Assigning a favorites button
X To assign a favorites button: press the
0066 button.
X Select Settings
Settings by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm.
X Select Assign as Favorite
Assign as Favorite and press
0098 to confirm.
The list of predefined functions appears.
The dot 003Bindicates the currently selected
function.
X Select the function by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm.
The favorites button is assigned the
selected function.
X Example: to call up a favorite: press the
007D favorites button.
This calls up the predefined function.
You can select the following predefined
functions in a menu:
R SplitView on/off SplitView on/off : you can switch the
screen view for the front passenger on or
off.
R Display On/Off
Display On/Off : you can switch the
display off or on.
R Full screen: 'Clock'
Full screen: 'Clock': you can call up
the full screen with the clock.
R 00A7Menu Menu: you can call up the online and
Internet functions.
R Full screen: 'Map'
Full screen: 'Map' : you can call up the
full screen with the map.
R Spoken Driving Tip
Spoken Driving Tip : you can call up the
current driving recommendation.
R Display
Display Traffic
TrafficMessages
Messages : you can call
up traffic reports.
R Navigate Home
Navigate Home: you can start route
guidance to your home address if you have
already entered and saved the address
(Y page 332). R
Detour Menu
Detour Menu: you can call up the Detour
menu and then block a section of the route
and recalculate the route ( Ypage 354).
R Compass Screen Compass Screen : you can call up the
compass. Importing/exporting data
General notes !
Never remove the stick or card when
writing data to the USB stick or the memory
card. You may otherwise lose data.
Using this function, you can:
R transfer your personal COMAND data from
one system/vehicle to another
R make a backup copy of your personal data
(export data) and load it again (import
data).
R protect your data from unwanted export by
activating a pin prompt (presetting:
deactivated 0053).
You can either use an SD memory card or a
USB storage device (e.g. a USB stick) as
temporary storage.
Activating/deactivating PIN protection X
Press the 0066button.
The system menu appears.
X Select Settings Settings by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm. 314
System settingsCOMAND

X
To call up the full screen display: press
the 0066 button.
X In the system menu, slide 00970052the
COMAND controller up until the Full
Full
Screen
Screen option is selected.
X Press 0098the COMAND controller.
The system display is shown as full screen
(without system menu).
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the fuel consumption
indicator appears.
The COMAND display shows the fuel
consumption for the last 15 minutes of the
journey.
X To exit the full-screen display: press0098
the COMAND controller.
The system menu appears.
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
The fuel consumption display may differ from
the display in the FROM START FROM STARTtrip computer
in the Trip
Trip menu; see the vehicle Operator's
Manual. Driving conditions menu (Active Body
Control)
General notes On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you can display some driving systems and
additional information in the COMAND
display.
Calling up drive status regulator (ABC) X
Press 0066.
X In the system menu, slide 00970052the
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
X Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the driving conditions
menu (ABC) appears.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display. Details on the displays:
R
for all vehicles except AMG vehicles, see
the separate vehicle Operator's Manual
R for AMG vehicles, see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Exiting the display X
Slide 009500520096 the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel
consumption) is shown. Seat functions
Overview Using the
0050button next to the COMAND
controller or the Seat menu item in the
system menu, you can call up different setting
functions. The following settings depend on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series:
R seat cushion length
R backrest side bolsters
R lumbar
R balance
R seat cushion side bolsters
R dynamics
R massage
i You can also store and recall the current
seat function settings using the memory
button and the corresponding memory
position switch; see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual.
The massage function cannot be started or
stopped using the memory button. 318
Vehicle functionsCOMAND

Entering a destination using the map
Calling up the map
X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and pressing 0098to
confirm. 0043
Current vehicle position
0044 Crosshair
0087 Details of the crosshair position
0085 Map scale selected
X Select Using
Using Map
Mapand press 0098to confirm.
You will see the map with a crosshair.
Display 0087depends on the settings selected
in "Map information in the display"
(Y page 373). You can see the current street
name if the digital map contains the
necessary data, You can see the coordinates
of the crosshair if the geo-coordinate display
is switched on and the GPS signal is strong
enough.
Moving the map and selecting the
destination
X To scroll the map: slide009500520096,009700520064 or
009100520078 the COMAND controller. X
To set the map scale: as soon as you turn
00790052007A the COMAND controller, the scale bar
appears.
X Turn 00790052007A until the desired scale is set.
Turning clockwise zooms out from the map;
turning counter-clockwise zooms in. X
To select a destination: press0098the
COMAND controller once or several times.
If COMAND is unable to assign a unique
address, you will see either the address
entry menu with the destination address or
a selection list.
X Select a destination by turning 00790052007Athe
COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm.
If the destination is within the limits of the
digital map, COMAND attempts to assign
the destination to the map.
If the destination can be assigned, you will
see the address entry menu with the
address of the destination. If not, you will
see the Destination From Map Destination From Map entry.
X To start route calculation: selectStart
Start
and press 0098to confirm.
Entering a destination using geo-
coordinates X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller.
X Select Destination Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning 00790052007Athe 334
NavigationCOMAND

Defining an area for the first time
Calling up the area menu
X
To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi
Navi in the main function bar by
sliding 00970052and turning 00790052007Athe COMAND
controller and press 0098to confirm.
X Select Avoid Area
Avoid Area and press0098to
confirm.
If you have not previously blocked an area,
a menu appears. X
Select Using Map
Using Map ,From Memory From Memory orFrom
From
Personal POIs
Personal POIs and press0098to confirm.
If you select Using Map
Using Map , the map with the
crosshair appears.
If you select From Memory
From Memory orFrom From
Personal POIs
Personal POIs, either the destination
memory or the list of categories for POIs
appears.
R Destination memory (Y page 332)
R List of categories for personal POIs
(Y page 347)
X Select the desired destination or personal
POI and press 0098to confirm.
X When the destination address is displayed,
select Cont.
Cont. and press 0098to confirm.
The map appears.
The crosshair marks the center of the area
that is to be avoided. X
To scroll the weather map: slide009500520096,
009700520064 or009100520078 the COMAND controller.
X To set the map scale: as soon as you turn
00790052007A the COMAND controller, the scale bar
appears. Turning clockwise zooms out from
the map; turning counter-clockwise zooms
in.
X Turn 00790052007A until the desired scale is set.
X To apply a block: press0098the COMAND
controller.
A red square appears on the map. X
To adjust the size of the square: turn
00790052007A the COMAND controller.
The square is enlarged or reduced.
X To confirm the settings: press0098.
The list appears. The previously selected
area to be avoided has been added and
activated.
You can also determine additional areas to be
avoided (Y page 377).
Defining further areas
Calling up the list of areas
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
00BE button.
X To show the menu: press0098the COMAND
controller.
X Select Navi Naviin the main function bar by
sliding 00970052and turning 00790052007Athe COMAND
controller and press 0098to confirm. Navigation
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