M
M+S tires............................................ 304
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 277
mbrace
Display message ............................ 214
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 73
Locking vehicl e................................ 79
Removing ......................................... 73
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 78
Memory card (audio) ......................... 199
Memory function ............................... 101
Message memory (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 207
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 72
MOExtended tires .............................. 285
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 325
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 322
Raising the vehicle ......................... 323
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 323
MP3
Operation ....................................... 199
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 195
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 93
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 134
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .38
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test .............................. .49
Odometer .......................................... .196
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .202
Assistance menu ........................... 201
Audio menu ................................... 199
Convenience submenu .................. 206
Display messages .......................... 207
Displaying a service message ....... .275
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................ .206
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 195
12Index
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 281
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 196
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 197
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 341
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 112
Display message ............................ 219
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 261
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 230
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 310
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 325
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 155
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 323
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 323
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 70
Vehicle data ................................... 341
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 341 Trunk load (maximum) ................... 341
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 341
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 334
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 284
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ........................ .200
VIN ...................................................... 334
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 238
Brakes .......................................... .237
Check Engine ................................. 244
Coolant .......................................... 244
Distance warning ........................... 246 ESP ®
.............................................. 240
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 241
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 164
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .39
Reserve fuel .................................. .244
Restraint system ............................ 243
Seat belt ........................................ 235
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325
Wheel chock ...................................... 323
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 322
Checking ........................................ 303
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Emergency spare wheel ................. 329
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 302
Information on driving .................... 302
Interchanging/changing ................ 322
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Storing .......................................... .322
18Index
RDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu (assistance)
( Y page 201)
R
Serv.Serv.menu ( Ypage 204)
R
Sett.Sett.menu (settings) ( Ypage 204)
The
AudioAudio,NaviNaviandTelTelmenus differ slightly
in vehicles with Audio 20 and in vehicles with COMAND. The examples given in this Opera-
tor's Manual apply to vehicles equipped withCOMAND.
Trip menu
Standard display
X Press and hold the %button on the
steering wheel until the
TripTripmenu with
trip odometer :and odometer ;is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset"
:Distance
;Driving time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
TripTripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
From StartFrom StartorFrom ResetFrom Reset.
The values in the
From StartFrom Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the
From ResetFrom Resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset ( Ypage 197).
The
From StartFrom Starttrip computer is automati-
cally reset when:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The
From ResetFrom Resettrip computer is automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.
ECO display
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
TripTripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
ECO DISPLAYECO DISPLAY.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see ( Ypage 156).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption
196Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
approximate range :and current fuel con-
sumption ;.
Approximate range :that can be covered is
calculated according to your current driving
style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If
there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle beingrefueled Cinstead of approximate
range :.
Recuperation display =shows you if energy
has been recuperated from the kinetic energy
in overrun mode and saved in the battery.
Recuperation display =depends on the
engine installed and is therefore not available
in all vehicles.
Digital speedometer
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
digital speedometer ;.
A gearshift recommendation :Zcan also
be displayed.
Observe the information on gearshift rec-
ommendation :when shifting manually
( Y page 148).
Resetting values
X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton.
X Select :
Yesand press ato con-
firm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
If you reset the values in the ECO display, the
values in the "From start" trip computer are
also reset. If you reset the values in the "From start" trip computer, the values in the ECO
display are also reset.
Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions
In theNavimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
Further information on navigation can be
found in the separate Audio 20 or COMAND
operating instructions.
X Switch on Audio 20 or COMAND, see the
separate operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Navimenu.
Route guidance not active
:Direction of travel
;Current road
Menus and submenus197
On-board computer and displays
Z
Service menu
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Serv.menu:
R Calling up display messages in message
memory ( Ypage 207)
R Restarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) ( Ypage 309)
R Calling up the service due date(Y page 275)
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, In the
Sett.menu you have the fol-
lowing options:
R Changing the instrument cluster settings
R Changing the vehicle settings
R Changing the convenience settings
R Restoring the factory settings
Instrument cluster
Unit of measurement for distance The
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether cer-
tain displays appear in kilometers or miles in
the multifunction display. X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Instrument Clustersubmenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometerfunc-
tion.
You will see the selected setting:
kmor
miles.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to: R digital speedometer in the
Tripmenu
R odometer and the trip odometer
R trip computer
R current fuel consumption and approximate
range
R navigation instructions in the
Navimenu
R cruise control
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer on/off The
Speedometer [km/h]orSpeedometer
[mph]function allows you to choose whether
the multifunction display in the status area
shows the speed in
km/hor inmphinstead of
the outside temperature.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Instrument Clustersubmenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Speedometer [km/h]orSpeedometer
[mph]function.
You will see the selected setting:
OnorOff.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
204Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays