
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 202
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 218
Loading guidelines ............................ 248
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 203
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 115
Display message ............................ 216
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 108
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98 M
M+S tires ............................................ 305
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 280 mbrace
Call priority .................................... 262
Display message ............................ 211
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 262
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 264
MB info call button ........................ 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 263
Roadside Assistance button .......... 260
Search & Send ............................... 263
Self-test ......................................... 259
Speed alert .................................... 265
System .......................................... 259
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 266
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 263
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 196
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended tires .............................. 287
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 329
Mounting a new whee l................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 326
Raising the vehicl e......................... 326 12
Index

Removing a whee
l.......................... 328
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 192
Permanent display ......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 91
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered .......................... 53
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 132 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................52
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) ................................................. 41
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 193
Oil see Engine oil On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 204
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Audio menu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu .................. 203
Displaying a service message ........ 277
Display messages .......................... 208
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu ............. 204
Important safety notes .................. 190
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 201
Lighting submenu .......................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 208
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 205
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 201
Standard display ............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Video DVD operation ..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 191
Overhead control panel ...................... 36 P
Paint code number ............................ 342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 279
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 91 Index
13

Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Cup holders ................................... 253
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Stowage net ................................... 250
Stowage net ....................................... 250
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 52
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 254
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .202
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129 T
Tachometer ........................................ 191
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 217
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 343
Emergency spare wheel ................. 340
Information ................................... .342
Tires/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 349
TELEAID
Call priority ................................... .262
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 262
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .264
MB info call button ........................ 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 263 Roadside Assistance button .......... 260
Search & Send ............................... 263
Self-test ......................................... 259
Speed alert ................................... .265
System .......................................... 259
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 266
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 263
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .197
Display message ............................ 231
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Number from the phone book ....... .198
Redialing ........................................ 198
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 198
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 190
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 204
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 204
Outside temperature ..................... .191
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Through-loading feature ................... 250
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 205
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 288
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 309
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 309
Maximum ....................................... 308
Notes ............................................. 307
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 289
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 289
Recommended ............................... 306
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 311
Function/notes ............................ .309
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 312
Restarting ...................................... 311 Index
17

Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0043
Multifunction display 192
0044
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions 0087 0059
Switches on the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions 0085 0076
Rejects or ends a call 197
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0061
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory 00810082
Adjusts the volume
0063
Mute Function Page
0083
00590065
Selects a menu 191
00630064
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
191
0076
Confirms your selection 191
Hides display messages 208
0084 0038
Back 191
Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel
33At a glance

Overhead control panel
Function Page
0043
0042
Switches the rear-
compartment interior light-
ing on/off 114
0044
0033
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 114
0087
003D
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0085
0057
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller sunblinds 90
0083
00D9
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 261
0084
0053
SOS button (mbrace
system) 259 Function Page
006B
Rear-view mirror 102
006C
Buttons for the garage door
opener 268
006D
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System
1 006E
0052
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem) 260
006F
003D
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0070
004A
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 114
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Please observe the separate oper-
ating instructions. 36
Overhead control panelAt a glance

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection. The emergency call system sends the mes-sage or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. X
To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off. 72
Protection against theftSafety

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment 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 special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap 0043
0037 To lock the vehicle
0044 0054 To unlock the trunk lid
0087 0036 To unlock the vehicle 74
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Key for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the KEY-
LESS-GO key.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
a SmartKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS- GO function and a detachable Start/Stop but-
ton.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
SmartKey positions in the ignition lock. This is only the case if you are not depressing the
brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. You should, however,
always take the SmartKey with you when
leaving the vehicle. The vehicle can be star-
ted with the Start/Stop button if the Smart- Key is in the vehicle. 0043
Start/Stop button
0044 Ignition lock
X Insert Start/Stop button 0043into ignition
lock 0044.
i When you insert Start/Stop button
0043
into ignition lock 0044, the system needs
approximately 2 seconds recognition time.
You can then use Start/Stop button 0043. Start/Stop button
0087
USA only
0085 Canada only
If Start/Stop button 0043has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button 0043once.
You can now activate the windshield wip-
ers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the power supply is deactiva-
ted. 134
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