
Diagnostics connection
...................... 34
Dialing a number (telephone) ...........387
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
DISC button Activating audio CD or MP3 mode .. 446
Activating Bluetooth ®
Audio .......... 463
Switching on the Media Interface .. 466
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 456
Display
Selecting the design ..................... .306
Displaying the arrival time ...............350
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 350
Displaying the track and album ....... 450
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 538
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 239
Driving systems ............................ .257
Engine ............................................ 254
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 268
Lights ............................................. 251
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 268
Tires ............................................... 263
Vehicle .......................................... .265
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 260
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 189
Driving tips .................................... 190
Function/note s............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Dolby ®
Digital .................................... 297 Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 48
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88
Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 174
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 164
Display ........................................... 161
Manual ........................................... 165
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 166
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Drive program selector ..................... 163
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 539
Symmetrical low beam .................. 122
Driving on flooded roads .................. 179
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 74
Important safety information ........... 71
Overview .......................................... 71
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79 10
Index

L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 346
Presentation .................................. 346
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 237
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .252
Light function, active Display message ............................ 253
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 234
Active light function ....................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 126
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 125
Light switch ................................... 122
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Standing lamps .............................. 124
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 232
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 233
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 233
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 233
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 253List of access data
New provider ................................. 413
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
Calling up ....................................... 411
Empty ............................................ 411
With the selected provider ............. 412
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 514
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .234
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 251
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 315 M
M+S tires ............................................ 570
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 105
Malfunction message see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scal e........................ 365
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 368
City model ..................................... 369
Geo-coordinate display .................. 368
Heading ......................................... 366
Information in the display .............. 368
Map settings .................................. 366
Moving ........................................... 365
North orientation ........................... 366 Index
15

Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ....................................
.315
Balance (seat heating) ................... 316
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 545
Correct driver's seat position ....... .108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 314
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 317
Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 314
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 314
Sliding forward/back ..................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 113
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting a province ......................... 323
Selecting a state ............................... 323
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 436
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Positions ........................................ 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 389
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 543
Service center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .231
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 604
Coolant (engine) ............................ 605
Engine oil ....................................... 603
Fuel ................................................ 602
Important safety notes .................. 601
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 606
Washer fluid ................................... 606 Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236
Menu overview .............................. 288
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 473
Sound settings ............................... 296
Setting the air distribution ...............142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Setting the audio format Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 308
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 496
Setting the night design ................... 306
Setting the text reader speed .......... 308
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 296
Video AUX ..................................... 479
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 236
Side impact air bag ............................. 57
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 542
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Important safety information ........... 96
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 97
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 501
Daily forecas t................................. 500
Detail information .......................... 501
Information chart ........................... 500
Selecting the area for the weather forecast ......................................... 501
Switching on/of f........................... 500
Weather map ................................. 503
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 268
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82 22
Index

Door control panel
Function Page
0043
Opens the door 88
0044
00360037Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 89
0087
Adjusts the seats 109
0085
008D
00370038
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel (memory func-
tion) 119
0096
Adjusts the front-
passenger seat from the
driver’s seat 110 Function Page
0083
008A
Opens the trunk lid 95
008B
Opens/closes the
trunk lid 95
0084
006200700071
Adjusts the
exterior mirrors electrically 116
006B
0062
Opens/closes the
side windows 9648
Door control panelAt a glance

In order to attach the child restraint system
securely in the vehicle, the seat belt on the co-
driver's seat is equipped with a child seat
lock. Further information on the "Child seat
lock" (Y page 69).
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 0044and guide it back towards seat
belt guide 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 in the on-board computer
(Y page 235).
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The
0076 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all occupants
must fasten their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, there may
be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors are closed, the 0076seat belt warning lamp
lights up again. As soon as the driver's and
front-passenger seat belts are fastened or a
front door is opened again, the 0076seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. The warning tone
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their
seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
i For more information on the
0076seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" (Y page 269). Occupant safety
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If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back
slightly when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Infor-
mation about the convenience function can
be found under "Belt adjustment"
(Y page 55). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R by activating the hazard warning lamps
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off
R vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
gency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (Y page 59) G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children. 68
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distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also brake the vehicle
automatically under the following conditions:
R the driver and front-passenger have their
seat belts fastened
and
R the vehicle speed is between approx-
imately 4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph
(200 km/ h)
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h) PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
i If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE ®
) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application. Auto- matic emergency braking is not performed
until immediately prior to an imminent acci-
dent.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake at any time by:
R depressing the accelerator pedal further.
R activating kickdown.
R releasing the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R there is no longer any danger of a collision.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle. STEER CONTROL
General information STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 71).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
R the lighting is faulty.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Protection against theft
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star- ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), Protection against theft
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the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCede s (in the USA) or
1-800-387-010 0(in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
R the glove box
R the stowage space under the armrest
R a stowage compartment in the rear
X To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes- sage or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. 80
Protection against theftSafety