COMAND and Internetsee Online and Internet functions
COMAND control panel .....................178
COMAND controller ........................... 179
Combination switch ............................ 92
Compass
Display messages .......................... 148
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 147
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 208
Display message .................... 148, 155
Filling capacity ............................... 265
Notes ............................................. 264
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Temperature gauge ........................ 146
Warning lamp ................................. 168
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 148
Function/notes ................................ 92
Courtesy lights ................................... .92
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................113
Display message ............................ 148
Driving system ............................... 112
Function/notes ............................ .112
Resuming the stored speed ........... 114
Selecting ........................................ 114
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 114
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
D
Datasee Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 148 Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Display message ............................ 148
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Interior lighting .............................. 147
Differential locks
Disengaging ................................... 136
Engaging ........................................ 135
Front axle ...................................... 136
General notes ................................ 134
Rear axle ........................................ 136
Terrain .......................................... .134
Transfer case ................................. 136
Differential locks (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 148
Digital Operator's Manual
Contents .......................................... 24
Installation ....................................... 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Keyword search ............................... 24
Operating notes ............................... 23
Visual search ................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 147
Display (cleaning instructions) ........212
Display messages
Calling up (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 148
Driving systems ..................... 148, 156
Engine ................................... 148, 155
General notes ................................ 148
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 148
Lights ............................................. 148
Safety systems ..................... .148, 149
Service interval displa y.................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 148
Tires ...................................... 148, 158
Vehicle .................................. 148, 160
Distance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 147
Distance recorder ............................. 147
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 169
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Removing .........................................73
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 75
Memory card (audio) .........................147
Memory function ................................. 87
Message memory (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .148
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone network providers
Calling up ....................................... 183
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 253
Raising the vehicle ......................... 251
Removing a wheel .......................... 253
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 251
MP3
Operation ....................................... 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 84
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .146
Permanent display ......................... 147
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 147
Operating the on-board computer .. 146
Overview .......................................... 35
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting triggered .......................... 54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 53 Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting when triggered ................. 54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 102
O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Odometer .......................................... .147
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 134
Off-road ABS ................................... .65
Off-road driving
General information ....................... 112
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............ .127
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 147
Assistance menu ........................... 147
Display messages .......................... 148
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 119
Factory settings submenu ............. 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Lighting submenu .......................... 147
Menu overview .............................. 147
Message memory .......................... 148
Message memory menu ................. 148
Navigation menu ............................ 147
Operation ....................................... 146
RACETIMER ................................... 147
Service menu ................................. 147
Standard displa y............................ 147
Video DVD operation ..................... 147
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Tow-startingEmergency engine starting ............ 225
Important safety notes .................. 222
Towing a trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 143
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 269
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 143
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 211
Coupling up a traile r...................... 141
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 137
Installing the ball coupling ............. 140
Lights display message .................. 148
Mounting dimensions .................... 268
Power supply ................................. 143
Trailer load s................................... 269
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 268
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 222
In the event of malfunctions .......... 224
With both axles on the ground ....... 223
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 223
Rear ............................................... 223
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Trailer
Display message ............................ 148
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 269
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 142
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 270
Trailer towing
ESP ®
................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 130
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 142
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 132
Shift rang e..................................... 132
Shifting .......................................... 132
Shifting (general notes) .................. 133 Shifting (important safety notes
)... 132
Shifting to neutral .......................... 134
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 133
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 133
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 107
Transporting the vehicle .................. 224
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 112
Driving downhill ............................. 112
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 112
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 212
Trip computer (on-board com-puter) .................................................. 147
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 147
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 148
Switching on/of f.............................. 92
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 250
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
V
Variable SPEEDTRONICFunction/note s............................. 115
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message .................... 148, 160
Equipment ....................................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 238
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 75
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