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Bluetooth SIG Inc.
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of DOLBY Laboratories.
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In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- lowing symbols: G
WARNING
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. H
Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i Practical 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.
Dis‐
Dis‐
play play This font indicates a display in the
multifunction display/COMAND dis-
play.
Parts of the software in the vehicle are pro-
tected by copyright ©
2005
The FreeType Project
http://www.freetype.org. All rights
reserved.
As at 29.10.2013
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You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe- cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (Y page 396). Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island and Vermont Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Acces- sories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and War-
ranty Information booklet, have an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and War-
ranty Information booklet will be posted to you. Introduction
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Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
169
0044
Combination switch 126
0087
Horn
0085
Instrument cluster 33
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 164
0084
Climate control systems 138
006B
Overhead control panel 38
006C
Control panel for COMAND
and vehicle functions
36
006D
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button 157
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel 115
006F
Cruise control lever 184 Function Page
0070
Electric parking brake 176
0071
Diagnostics connection 26
0072
Opens the hood 324
0073
Light switch 124
0074
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist 194
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist 224
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 199
Switching on 360° camera 211
Switching on the head-up
display
233
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder32
CockpitAt a glance
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Instrument cluster
Displays
Function Page
0043
Speedometer
0044
Multifunction display 233
0087
Tachometer 231 Function Page
0085
Coolant temperature dis-
play
231
0083
Fuel gauge Instrument cluster
33At a glance
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
00BB
ESP®
OFF 288
0044
00E5
ESP® 288
0087
00BA
Distance warning 293
0085
00CC
Power steering 295
0083
003E003D
Turn signals 126
0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 290
006B
0025
ABS 286
006C
00B9
Check Engine 291
006D
Electric parking brake (red) 290
0049
USA only 0024
Canada only 006E
Brakes (red) 285
0027
USA only 004D
Canada only 006F
00AC
Coolant 291 Function Page
0070
004D
Brakes (yellow) 285
0071
0075
Restraint system 42
0072
00E9
Seat belt 284
0073
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 126
0074
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 125
0075
00B6
Reserve fuel 291
0076
0060
Parking lamps,
license plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting 126
0077
005A
This lamp has no func-
tion 0078
005E
Rear fog lamps 125
0079
0077
Tire pressure monitor 29434
Instrument clusterAt a glance
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0043
Multifunction display 233
0044
Audio 20/COMAND Online
display; see the separate
operating instructions
0087 0076
Rejects or ends a call 242
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0061
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory 00810082
Adjusts the volume
0063
Mute
00E3
Switches on the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions Function Page
0085 00E2
Calls up the main menu
00630064
Selects a menu/submenu
or scrolls through lists
231
0076
Confirms your selection 231
Hides display messages 250
0038
Back 231
00E1
Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel
35At a glance
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Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0043
Climate control systems 138
0044
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 127
0087
Vehicle functions/system
settings button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual)
0085
Telephone button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual)
0083
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
ATA indicator lamp 76 Function Page
0084
Analog clock
006B
Media button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
006C
Radio button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
006D
Navigation button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual)
006E
00F8
Inserts/removes a
CD/DVD; see the separate
Operator's Manual) 36
Center consoleAt a glance
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Center console, lower section
Function Page
0043
Cup holder 306
0044
Adjusts the volume/mute
(see the separate Opera-
tor's Manual) 0087
Switches audio/COMAND
on/off; see the separate
Operator's Manual 0085
00D6
ECO start/stop func-
tion 161
0083
Touchpad (see the separate
Operator's Manual) 0084
Stowage compartment 298 Function Page
006B
0094
Rear window roller
sunblind 308
006C
00CC
Sets the vehicle level 197
006D
AGILITY SELECT switch 167
006E
Back button (see the sepa-
rate Operator's Manual)
006F
Audio 20/COMAND con-
troller (see the separate
Operator's Manual)
0070
007D
Switches to the favor-
ites button (see the sepa-
rate Operator's Manual) Center console
37At a glance