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Daimler AG
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70327 StuttgartGermany
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In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol-
lowing symbols:
GWARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others.
HEnvironmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions ordisposal.
!Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
iPractical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you. X
This symbol indicates an instruction
that must be followed.
X Several of these symbols in succes-
sion indicate an instruction with sev-
eral steps.
( Y
page) This symbol tells you where you can
find more information about a topic.
YY This symbol indicates a warning or an
instruction that is continued on the
next page.
DisZ
play
This text indicates a message in the
multifunction/COMAND/Audio dis-
play.
Parts of the software in the vehicle are pro-
tected by copyright ©
2005
The FreeType Project
http://www.freetype.org. All rightsreserved.
As at 09.05.2014
Message memory .......................... 207
Navigation menu ............................197
Operation ....................................... 193
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard displa y............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 200
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operation ..................... 200
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Important safety notes .................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 60
P
Paint code number ............................ 334
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 277
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 85
Operating ......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 153
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 100
Rear view camera .......................... 180
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 211
Electric parking brake .................... 153
Warning lamp ................................. 243 Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 174
Driving system ............................... 172
Function/note s............................. 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Range of the sensors ..................... 173
Warning display ............................. 173
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 218
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 218
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 280
Power washers .................................. 277
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 147
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Hill start assist ............................... 138
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 25
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 199
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 87
Index13
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact withhot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to. If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch
fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment." Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment ata qualified specialist workshop.
Introduction23
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The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
iWhen the locator lighting is activated in
Audio 20/COMAND, it also lights up when
it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked with
the remote control (see the separate oper- ating instructions).
iYou can also set an audible signal to con-
firm that the vehicle has been locked. The
audible signal can be activated and deacti- vated using the on-board computer( Y page 205).
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
SmartKey in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a con-
ventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by
using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it
using the &button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the
distance between the SmartKey and the cor-
responding door handle must not be greater
than 3 ft (1 m). A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart- Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving
R when the external door handles aretouched
R during convenience closing
X To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :or; .
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an exten-
ded period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature ( Ypage 83).
X
To unlock the tailgate: pull the tailgate
handle.
SmartKey71
Opening and closing
Z
Problems with the SmartKey
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func- tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con-
trol function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at
the driver's door handle from close range and press the %or
& button.
If this does not work: X Check the SmartKey battery ( Ypage 73) and replace it if nec-
essary ( Ypage 74).
X Unlock ( Ypage 78) or lock ( Ypage 79) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func- tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con-
trol function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at
the driver's door handle from close range and press the %/
& button.
If this does not work: X Unlock ( Ypage 78) or lock ( Ypage 79) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
X Unlock ( Ypage 78) or lock ( Ypage 79) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the SmartKey battery ( Ypage 73) and replace it if nec-
essary ( Ypage 74).
If this does not work:
X Unlock ( Ypage 78) or lock ( Ypage 79) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Unlock ( Ypage 78) or lock ( Ypage 79) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
SmartKey75
Opening and closing
Z
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the SmartKey.
X Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function: X Unlock ( Ypage 78) or lock ( Ypage 79) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
X Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 291).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle ( Ypage 293).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The
SmartKey is in the vehi-
cle.The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the SmartKey battery ( Ypage 73) and replace it if nec-
essary ( Ypage 74).
If this does not work:
X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
76SmartKey
Opening and closing
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
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.
!Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throt-
tle until the engine has reached its operat-
ing 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.
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to position P)
1Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the igni-
tion lock even if it is not the correct Smart- Key for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
SmartKeys featuring the integrated KEYLESS-
GO function and a detachable Start/Stop but-
ton.
A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart-Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example,
when starting the engine.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into
the ignition lock, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
Driving135
Driving and parking
Z
Problems with PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the
indicator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is thendeactivated.The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Ypage 279).
X Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves. XSee if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Active Parking Assist
General notes
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
aid with ultrasound. It measures the road on
both sides of the vehicle. A parking symbol
indicates a suitable parking space. Active
steering intervention and brake application
can assist you during parking and when exit-
ing a parking space. You may also use
PARKTRONIC ( Ypage 172).
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. Make sure that
no persons, animals or objects are in the
maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active
Parking Assist is also unavailable.
GWARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
result in a collision with another road user.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park-
ing Assist parking procedure.
!If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate
parking spaces which are not suitable for
parking, for example:
R where parking or stopping is prohibited
R in front of driveways or entrances and exits
R on unsuitable surfaces
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Driving and parking
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