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XTo select information texts or save
bookmarks:slide9 the controller to
the right ;.
XTo select a link: slide6the controller
downwards =.
XTo exit a content page: select the%
symbol ?.
XTo call up the basic menu of the Digital
Operator's Manual: selectÞsymbol
A.
XTo switch functions to Audio 20 or
COMAND using the buttons on the cen-
ter console: press the$,%,Õor
Ø button.
The selected menu appears. The Digital
Operator's Manual remains open in the
background.
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
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You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe- cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (
Ypage 336).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island and Vermont Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Acces-
sories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and War-
ranty Information booklet, have an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and War-
ranty Information booklet will be posted to
you.
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Cockpit................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ..............................37
Multifunction steering wheel .............39
Center console .................................... 41
Overhead control panel ......................44
Door control panel .............................. 45
35
At a glance
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;Combination switch121
=Instrument cluster37
?Horn~
ADIRECT SELECT lever142
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
168
COverhead control panel44
DClimate control systems130
EIgnition lock137
Start/Stop button138
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
117
Steering wheel heating~
GCruise control lever~
HParking brake~
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood262
KReleases the parking brake~
LLight switch120
36Cockpit
At a glance
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Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
:Multifunction display~
;Audio 20 or COMAND dis-
play
~
=?
Vehicles with Audio 20:
switches on voice-operated
control for navigation (see
manufacturer's operating
instructions)
Vehicles with COMAND:
switches on the Voice Con-
trol System (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
FunctionPage
?~
Rejects or ends a call~
Exits the telephone book/
redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute
A=;
Selects a menu~
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
~
a
Confirms a selection~
Hides display messages~
Multifunction steering wheel39
At a glance
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FunctionPage
B%
Back189
Vehicles with Audio 20:
switches off voice-operated
control of the navigation
FunctionPage
(see the manufacturer's
Operating Instructions)
Vehicles with COMAND:
switches off the Voice Con-
trol System (see the sepa-
rate Operating Instruc-
tions)
40Multifunction steering wheel
At a glance
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Center console, lower section
FunctionPage
GStowage compartment~
Ashtray~
Cigarette lighter~
Cup holder~
HeAdjusts the suspen-
sion setting
~
IÉ Sets the vehicle level~
FunctionPage
JStowage compartment with
Media Interface
~
KÚSelects the drive pro-
gram
~
LCOMAND controller
42Center console
At a glance