ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .. .2 24
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 19
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 263
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 173
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 305
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 108
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 107
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 108
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Storing the parking position .......... 109
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 273
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 311
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 310 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 312
Floormats ........................................... 294
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 362
Two-way radio ................................ 362
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Consumption information .............. 367
Consumption statistics .................. 214
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 214
Displaying the range ...................... 214
Driving tips .................................... 173
E10 ................................................ 366
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 367
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 365
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Refueling ........................................ 167
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 168
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 326
Before changing ............................. 325
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 325
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 326
Important safety notes .................. 325
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 292
General notes ................................ 28910
Index
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 143
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 276
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 306
Displays in the Audio display ......... 200
Displays in the COMAND display ... 200
Function/notes ............................. 200
Switching on/off ........................... 200
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 371
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 167
Refueling process .......................... 168
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 289
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 290
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 120
Overview of bulb types .................. 121
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 122
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 267
see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 141
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 159
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 93
Roller sunblind ................................. 95
Side windows ................................... 88
Roadside As sistanc e (breakdown) .... 23
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 94
Roof carrier ........................................ 277
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 308
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 371
S Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 103
Cleaning the cover ......................... 307
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 276
Important safety notes .................. 101 Index 15
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
route ICON_POI_Category Name_1 has
been saved to "Previous destina‐
tions". Would you like to start nav‐
igation? message on the Audio 20 display.
The route is saved. X
To start route guidance: select Yes .
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
If you select No , the saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu. X
Select Start .
Starting route guidance.
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
call. The data you receive contains the following
information: R
the location where the speed limit was
exceeded R
the time at which the speed limit was
exceeded R
the selected speed limit which was excee-
ded
Geo fencing Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the boun-
daries of the selected areas. You can select
the way in which you receive this information
beforehand. Possible options include text
message, e-mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas simultane-
ously. Different settings are possible for each
area.
These settings can be called up under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service representa-
tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehi-
cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarm
sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
Depending on the setting, the panic alarm
lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the
alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener integra-
ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- Features 289
Stowage and features Z
ate up to three different door and gate sys-
tems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only
on garage doors that: R
have safety stop and reverse features and R
meet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating
instructions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not
run the engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated
garage door opener, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following tele-
phone assistance services: R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes R
Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 R
HomeLink ®
hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free
of charge)
More information on HomeLink ®
and/or
compatible products is also available online
at http://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the declaration of conformity
( Y
page 25).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes
G WAR NING
When you operate or program the garage door
wit h the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury. When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
wit hin the range of movement of the garage
door.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces wit h-
out sufficient ventilation.
Programming Programing buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( Y
page 290).
Garage door remote control