XTo select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired track has been
reached.
If you press and hold 9 or : , the rapid
scrolling speed is increased. Not all audio
drives or data carriers support this function.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and name of the track.
Video DVD operation
Example: CD/DVD changer display :
Current scene
Only on vehicles with COMAND can you oper-
ate DVD videos using the
Audio menu.
X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD
(see the separate operating instructions).
X Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the 9 or : button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired scene has
been reached.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
X Switch on the mobile phone (see the sep-
arate manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions).
X Switch on the audio system or COMAND
(see the separate operating instructions).
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to the
audio system or COMAND (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions).
X Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display mes-
sages in the multifunction display: R
Phone READY or the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R
Phone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in the Tel
menu, a display message appears in the mul- tifunction display, for example:
Example: incoming call
X Press the 6 button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
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On-board computer and displays
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You can accept a call even if you are not in the
Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress the ~ button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the
Tel menu.
Dialing an entry from the phone book
X Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tel menu.
X Press the 9, : or a button to
switch to the phone book.
X Authorize access to the phone book on the
phone.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
desired name.
or
X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 9 or : button for longer than
one second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored
for a name: press the 6 or a button
to start dialing.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the 6 or a
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6 or a button to start dial-
ing.
or X To exit the telephone book: press the
~ or % button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory. X
Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tel menu.
X Press the 6 button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 6 or a button to start dial-
ing.
or X If you do not want to make a call: press
the ~ or % button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
DriveAssist menu:
R Displaying the assistance graphic
(Y page 229)
R Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
( Y page 229)
R Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST ( Y page 229)
R Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
or Active Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 229)
R Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist
(Y page 230)
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On-board computer and displays
XPress a to confirm.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock function.
If the
Acoustic Lock function is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction dis-
play lights up orange.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
X Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Sett. menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press a to confirm.
X Press the 9 or : button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):.
You will see the selected setting:
Enabled
or Disabled.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y page 176)
R BAS PLUS ( Y page 69)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ( Y page 73)
R Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 203)
R Active Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 207)
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Sett. menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press a to confirm.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit function.
If the
Easy Entry/Exit function is activa-
ted, the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature ( Y page 108).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off X Press the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Sett. menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press a to confirm.
X Press the : or 9 button to select the
Belt Adjustment function.
When the
Belt Adjustment function is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see ( Y page 59).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available in Canada.
This function is only available when the vehi-
cle is equipped with the electrical fold-in func-
tion.
When you switch on the
Auto. Mirror
Folding function, the exterior mirrors are
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Display messages
General notes
Display messages appear in the multifunction display.
Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Operator's
Manual and may therefore differ from the multifunction display.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this
Operator's Manual.
Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, ap art from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display m essages have been
rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on the HOLD fu nction
( Y page 184) and parking ( Y page 168).
Hiding display messages
X
Press the a or % button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priority display message s in red. Some high-priority dis-
play messages cannot be hidden.
The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the ca uses for the mes-
sages have been remedied.
Message memory
The message memory allows you to call up previous display messages.
X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the
Serv. menu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows
2 messages, for example.
X Press the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g.
2 messages.
X Press a to confirm.
X Press the 9 or : button to scroll through the display messages.
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On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Blind Spot Assist
Currently UnavailZ
able See OperaZ
tor's ManZ
ual or Active Blind
Spot Assist CurZ
rently Unavailable
See Operator's ManZ
ual
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop-
erative. Possible causes are:
R the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Clean the sensors ( Y page 309).
X Restart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist
InoperaZ
tive or Active
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist CanZ
celed
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened. X Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
X While steering intervention is active, make sure that the multi-
function steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP ®
has intervened.
X Use Active Parking Assist again later ( Y page 189).
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On-board computer and displays
Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Correct
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( Y page 339).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor ( Y page 342).
Check
Tires
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may gre atly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braki ng, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or b raking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as y ou do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire ( Y page 314).
X Check the tire pressure ( Y page 339).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Warning
Tire Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or b raking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as y ou do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire ( Y page 314).
Tire Press. Monitor
Currently UnavailZ
able
Because there is interference from a strong source of ra dio waves,
no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire
pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
X Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon a s the
problem has been resolved.
TirePress. SenZ
sor(s) Missing
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display. X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a quali fied spe-
cialist workshop.
Tire Pressure MonZ
itor Inoperative
No Wheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically af ter driving
for a few minutes.
Tire pressure monZ
itor
Inoperative
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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On-board computer and displays
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed asfollows:
X Press the W or X button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio sys-
tem/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the ï MB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- F Roadside Assistance call button
- ï MB Info call button
R After the system self-diagnosis, the
InopZ
erative or Service Not Activated
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means. Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To reg-
ister, press the ï MB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
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