2015 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class instrument panel

Cargo net
Attaching ...................................... .342
Important safety information ......... 342
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 339
Car key see SmartKey
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 273
Center console Lower section .................................. 39
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 279
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .80
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .132
High-beam headlamps ................... 131
Low-beam headlamps .................... 130
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Side marker lamps ......................... 131
Standing lamps (front) ................... 131
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 66
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 61
Restraint systems ............................ 62
Special seat belt retractor .............. .61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 65
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 65
Top Tether ...................................... .64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 348
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .375
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .376
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 142
Controlling automatically .............. .146
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 144
Defrosting the windows ................. 150
Defrosting the windshield .............. 149 Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 139
General notes ................................ 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 146
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 144
Maximum cooling .......................... 149
Overview of systems ..................... .138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 146
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 151
Rear control panel ......................... 142
Refrigerant ..................................... 455
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 455
Setting the air distribution ............. 148
Setting the airflow ......................... 148
Setting the air vents ..................... .152
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 147
Setting the temperature ................ 147
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 151
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 151
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 150
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .149
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 163
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Introduction ................................... 162
Coat hooks ......................................... 342
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 34
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/notes .............................. 70
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 255
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 377 Index
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Cockpit
................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ..............................35
Multifunction steering wheel .............37
Center console .................................... 38
Overhead control panel ......................41
Door control panel .............................. 42 33At a glance

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
172
0044
Combination switch 123
0087
Instrument cluster 35
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 168
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
217
006B
Overhead control panel 41
006C
Climate control systems 138
006D
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button 158 Function Page
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
111
006F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
111
Steering wheel heating 112
0070
Cruise control lever 196
0071
Opens the hood 366
0072
Diagnostics connection 28
0073
Electric parking brake 184
0074
Light switch 120
0075
Night View Assist Plus 23534
CockpitAt a glance

light sensor activates the low-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 00CE
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
0043
003D To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A To switch the front interior lighting
on
0087 0043 To switch the on/off
0085 0033 To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
0084 To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient light- ing can be adjusted using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 278). Interior lighting
127Lights and windshield wipers Z

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 29). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 control of 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. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper-
ating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 35). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 35).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0058,0060or
0058, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged. 266
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(Y page 35).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature
display indicates the temperature measured
and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display (Y page 268).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 195):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 198):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
267On-board computer and displays Z