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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
Downloading routes ....................... 318
Emergency call .............................. 312
General notes ................................ 310
Geo fencing ................................... 318
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 317
MB info call button ........................ 314
Remote vehicle locking .................. 316
Roadside Assistance button .......... 313
Search & Send ............................... 315
Self-test ......................................... 311
Speed alert .................................... 318
System .......................................... 311
Triggering the vehicle alar m........... 318
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 317
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 316
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 83
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 88
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 194
General notes ................................ 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 250 Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 82
MOExtended tires .............................. 341
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 386
Mounting a new wheel ................... 385
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 381
Raising the vehicle ......................... 382
Removing a whee l.......................... 385
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 382
MP3
Operation ....................................... 241
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 233
Permanent display ......................... 248
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 31
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 238
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 156 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55 Index
13
Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 22
Introduction
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
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
The shoulder section of the belt must always
run over the center of the shoulder. Adjust the
belt outlet if necessary.
X To raise: slide the belt outlet upwards.
The belt outlet engages in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: slide the belt outlet downward,
pressing belt outlet release catch 0043.
X Once the desired position has been
reached, release belt outlet release
catch 0043and ensure the belt outlet
engages in place.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor to secure child restraint sys-
tems properly. Further information can be
found under "Special seat belt retractor"
(Y page 60).
Seat belt for the center rear seat If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded
down and back up again, the rear center seat
belt may lock. The seat belt can then not be
pulled out.
X To release the rear center seat belt: pull
the seat belt out approximately 1 in
(25 mm) at the belt outlet on the backrest
and then release it again.
The seat belt is retracted and released.
Releasing seat belts !
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam- aged seat belts can no longer fulfill their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Press release button 0043, hold belt
tongue 0044firmly and guide it back towards
belt outlet 0087.
Seat belt adjustment The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. This
function adjusts the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt to the upper body of the
occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle
and
R the ignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
tightening force if any slack is detected
between the vehicle occupant and the seat
belt. Do not hold on to the seat belt tightly
while it is adjusting.
You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off using COMAND or Audio 20. Informa- tion on activating and deactivating the seat-
belt adjustment function can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual or in the separate
COMAND or Audio 20 operating instructions. Occupant safety
47Safety Z
SmartKey functions
0043
0037 Locks the vehicle
0044 0054 Opens/closes the trunk lid
0087 0036 Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press button0087.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R protection against theft is reactivated.
X To lock centrally: press button0043.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks: R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audiblesignal can be activated and deactivated via
COMAND or Audio 20 (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
When the locator lighting is activated via
COMAND or Audio 20, it lights up when it is
dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control (see the separate operating
instructions).
X To open the trunk lid automatically
from outside the vehicle: press and hold
button 0044until the trunk lid opens.
X To open the trunk lid automatically
from outside the vehicle: if the SmartKeyis in close proximity to the vehicle: press
the
0054 button on the SmartKey.
You can release the button as soon as the
trunk lid starts to close. 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 0037button 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 are
touched
R during convenience closing SmartKey
81Opening and closing Z
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
The doors can be opened from the inside. You
can only open the rear doors from inside the
vehicle if they are not secured by the child-
proof locks (Y page 65).
If the vehicle has been locked with the Smart-
Key or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem. Switch off the alarm (Y page 76).
If a locked door is opened from the inside, the previous unlock status of the vehicle will be
taken into consideration if:
R the vehicle was locked using the locking
button for the central locking, or
R if the vehicle was locked automatically
The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre- viously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked, only the
door which has been opened from the inside
is unlocked. Automatic locking feature
X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0043
for approximately five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0044for
approximately five seconds until a tone
sounds. If you press one of the two buttons and do not
hear a tone, the relevant setting has already
been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore be locked out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
i You can also activate and deactivate the
automatic locking function via COMAND or
Audio 20 (see the separate operating
instructions). Unlocking the driver's door (mechan-
ical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 83).
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X Insert the tip of the mechanical key into the
slit on the cover of the driver's door lock
and turn it until the cover is released. X
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as it will go to position 0047.
The locking knob pops up and the door
unlocks. 88
DoorsOpening and closing