Graphic
Graphic
menu in the multifunction display
when the ignition is on.
For further information about ATTENTION
ASSIST, see (Y page 211).
Activating/deactivating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the DriveAs‐ DriveAs‐
sist
sist submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The current selection Standard
StandardorAdap‐
Adap‐
tive tive is displayed.
X To change the setting: press0076again.
For further information about Active Lane
Keeping Assist, see (Y page 220).
Head-up display submenu Switching other displays on/off
You can switch the display of additional infor-
mation on and off in the on-board computer. If the head-up display (Y page 229) is activated,
this will be shown on the windshield.
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Head-up Display
Head-up Display submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 buttons to select
Display Content
Display Content.
X Press 0076to confirm. Switching the navigation messages dis-
play on/off
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
When you switch on the Navigation NavigationMes‐ Mes‐
sages
sages display, navigation messages are
shown on the windshield when the head-up
display is activated.
Further information on navigation (see the
separate operating instructions).
Setting the position
You can adjust the position of the head-up
display. This allows you to compensate for
differences in the seat position.
X Switch on the Head-up display
(Y page 229).
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use the 0064or0063 button to select the
Head-up Display
Head-up Display submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Use the 0064or0063 button to select the
Position
Position function.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to set the
position from Level
Level+5
+5(high) to Level
Level-5
-5
(low).
X Press the 0076or0038 button to save the
setting.
Using the Memory function, you can save and
call up the position of the Head-up display as
a single memory preset (Y page 116).
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the head-up display is auto-
matically adjusted to the surrounding ambi-
ent light. You can also individually adjust the
brightness of the head-up display. 242
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
R Speedometer
R Digital speedometer in the Trip
Trip menu
R Additional speedometer in the status area
on the multi-function display
The unit in the additional speedometer is
displayed inversely to the selected dis-
tance unit.
R Odometer and the trip odometer
R Trip computer
R Current consumption and the range
R Navigation instructions in the Navi
Navi menu
R Cruise Control
R SPEEDTRONIC
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting the permanent display function
With the Permanent Display
Permanent Display function you
can switch on the outside temperature in the status bar of the multifunction display.
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press 0064or0063 to select the Perma‐ Perma‐
nent Display
nent Display function.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The current setting for Outside Temper‐
Outside Temper‐
ature
ature is displayed.
X To change the setting: press0076.
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
Use the Additional Speedometer Additional Speedometer function
to choose whether the status area in the mul- tifunction display shows the speed digitally. X
Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select the Addi‐
Addi‐
tional Speedometer
tional Speedometer function.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press the0076
button again.
Restoring the factory settings X
Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0064or0063 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Factory Settings
Factory Settings submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select No No
or Yes Yes.
X Press 0076to confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes
Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Daytime Running
Lights
Lights function in the Lights
Lightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary. 244
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
0051 0051
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions 0025
0051
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. Therefore BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), PRE‑SAFE ®
,
PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active
Blind Spot Assist are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The
braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems,
such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be
available. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
281On-board computer and displays Z
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
The COMAND display indicates that a call is
active. During the call, you can change to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button
on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(Y page 309).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
You can find more information in the separate mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance
call button 0052is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding COMAND button
for ending a phone call. MB Info call button
X
To call MB Info: press MB Info call but-
ton 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button 0043
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Connecting Call Callmessage appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Call
Connected
Connected message appears in the multi-
function display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
The COMAND display indicates that a call is
active. During the call, you can change to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
You can find further information on the
mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com. 306
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The system has not been able to initiate an
MB Info call, if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call button
00D9 is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding COMAND button
for ending a phone call.
Call priority When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an emer-
gency call will take priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
R the 0076 button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
R the corresponding button in COMAND to
end the voice call
When a call is initiated, the audio system is
muted.
The mobile phone is no longer connected to
COMAND.
However, if you want to use your mobile
phone, do so only when the vehicle is station-
ary and in a safe location. Downloading destinations Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access
to a database with over 15 million points of
interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/impor-
tant destinations in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
X Select Yes Yesby turning 00790052007Aor sliding 009500520096
the controller and confirm with 0098.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
If you select No Nothe address can be stored in
the address book.
The destination download function is availa-
ble if:
R the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system.
R the relevant mobile phone network is avail-
able and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack-
age and cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the route assistance function
even if the vehicle is not equipped with a nav- igation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the cur-
rent route section. Features
307Stowage and features Z
Search & Send
General notes
To use "Search & Send", your vehicle must be
equipped with mbrace and a navigation sys-
tem. Additionally, an mbrace service sub-
scription must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry ser-
vice. A destination address which is found on
Google Maps ®
can be transferred via mbrace
directly to your vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address
X Go to the website http://
maps.google.com and enter a destination
address into the entry field.
X To send the destination address to the
e-mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the
website.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field.
X Click "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
The transmitted destination address is loa- ded into the vehicle's navigation system. A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select Yes
Yes by turning 00790052007Aor sliding 009500520096
the controller and confirm with 0098.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
If you select No Nothe address can be stored in
the address book.
If you have sent more than one destination address, each individual destination must
be confirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the same
order as the order in which they were sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles
with mbrace and activated mbrace accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will be
sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off. After this time, the remote unlock-
ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened remotely.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is avail-
able if the relevant mobile phone network is
available and a data connection is possible.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center. 308
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X
Press the Yes
Yesbutton to confirm the mes-
sage.
X When the Vehicle Diagnostics
Vehicle Diagnostics
Please Start Ignition
Please Start Ignition message
appears: turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock (Y page 147).
X If the Please follow the instruc‐
Please follow the instruc‐
tions received by phone and move
tions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position. your vehicle to a safe position.
message appears: please follow the
instructions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position.
The message in the display disappears.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
During this procedure, you will see the
Vehicle Vehicle Diagnostics
Diagnostics Active
Activemessage.
If you select Cancel
Cancel, the Vehicle Health
Check is canceled completely.
When the check is complete, the Sending
Sending
vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice
vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice
connection may be interrupted dur‐ connection may be interrupted dur‐
ing
ing data
data transfer)
transfer) message appears. The
vehicle data can now be sent.
X Press the OK
OK button to confirm the mes-
sage.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance Center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐
Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐
ring Data...
ring Data... message appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-
resentative agreed with you, the voice con-
nection is re-established after the transfer is
complete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a later time by another means, e.g. by e-
mail or phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check is the transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance Center. If a service is due, the dis-
play shows a message to this effect together with information about any special offers at
your workshop.
This information can also be called up under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com. Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y
page 27).
Information on Roadside Assistance
(Y page 23).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a customer service representative or under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points. Once a route has been received by the navi-
gation system, you will see the External External
route "Route name" has been saved
route "Route name" has been saved
under "Last destinations". Start under "Last destinations". Start
navigation? navigation? message on the COMAND dis-
play.
The route is saved.
X To start route guidance: selectYes Yes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
If you select No Nothe saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu.
X Select Start
Start.
Route guidance is started.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called
up again.
You can find further information in the sepa-
rate COMAND/Audio 20 operating instruc-
tions.
Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options include text message, e-mail or an automated
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