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In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol-
lowing symbols:
GWARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others.
HEnvironmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
!Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
iPractical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you. X
This symbol indicates an instruction
that must be followed.
X Several of these symbols in succes-
sion indicate an instruction with sev-
eral steps.
(Y
page) This symbol tells you where you can
find more information about a topic.
YY This symbol indicates a warning or an
instruction that is continued on the
next page.
Dis‐
play
This text indicates a message in the
multifunction/COMAND/Audio dis-
play.
As at 23.09.2014 

Mechanical keyFunction/notes ................................ 85
General notes .................................. 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing .........................................8 5
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ...............................3 02
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 20
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 211
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 68
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 69
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............1 94
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 74
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 90
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
General notes ................................ 179
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 194
Night View Assist Plus ................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................7 5
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 207
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 196
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 217 Message memory (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 251
Messages
see D
isplay messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 398
Installation .....................................3 98
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Transmission output (maximum) .... 398
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 343
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 388
Mounting a new wheel ................... 387
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 84
Raising the vehicle ......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 387
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 384
MP3
Operation ....................................... 240
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 32
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 231
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes .............................2 19
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 219
Problem (malfunction) ................... 222
Index13 

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.
22Introduction 

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 (
Ypage 232).
There is a short delay before a change in out-
side temperature is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
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 above 257 ‡
(125 †) do not drive any further. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the lower
section of the tachometer (
Ypage 33).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 255 ‡ (124 †).
Operating the on-board computer
:Multifunction display
;Right control panel
=Left control panel
XTo 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.
Left control panel
òROpens the menu list
9
:Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a menu or function
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
opens the track or station list
and selects a station, an audio
track or a video scene
RIn the Telephonemenu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or a telephone
number
Displays and operation231
On-board computer and displays
Z 

9
:Press and hold:
RScrolls rapidly through all lists
RIn theRadioorMediamenu:
selects a station, audio track or
video scene using rapid scrolling
RIn the Telephonemenu: starts
rapid scrolling if the phone book is open
aRIn all menus: confirms the selec-ted entry in the list
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
opens the list of available radio
sources or media
RIn the Telephonemenu:
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing the selected num-
ber
ñRSwitches off the Voice Control
System (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
%Press briefly:
RBack
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
deselects the track or station list
or list of available radio sources
or media
RHides display messages
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
%Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display in
the Trip
menu
Right control panel
~RRejects or ends a call
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
6RMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory
W
XRAdjusts the volume
8RMute
óRSwitches on the Voice Control
System (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
Multifunction display
:Top status bar
;Display
=Bottom status bar
Display panel ;shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages.
XTo open the menu list: press theò
button on the steering wheel.
Display panel ;appears in the menu list.
Possible top status bar displays:
- -
‡ Outside temperature (Ypage 231)
# Turn signal, left (
Ypage 126)
L Low-beam headlamps (
Ypage 125)
K High-beam headlamps (
Ypage 126)
T Parking lamps and license plate lamps
(
Ypage 125)
! Turn signal, right (
Ypage 126)
Possible bottom status bar displays:
è ECO start/stop function
(
Ypage 155)
ë HOLD function (
Ypage 192)
j Active Parking Assist (
Ypage 202)
232Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays 

XTo select the frequency range or stationmemory: pressabriefly.
XPress :or9 to select the frequency
range or station memory.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
iStore the station in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
iSIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
Further information on radio operation can
be found in COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
Media menu
Changing the media source
You can change the media source and play-
back mode (audio, video or TV) at any time in
the Media
menu.
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Media
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo open/close the media sources list:
press abriefly.
The list shows the following media sources, for example:
RDisc (CD/DVD)
RSD memory card
RMedia Register
RUSB storage device
RBluetooth®capable audio device
Please observe further information on media
support and media operation on COMAND
(see the separate operating instructions).
Operating an audio player or audio
media
:Media source, e.g. name of current CD
;Current title
=Name of artist
?Name of album
AFolder name
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the equip-
ment installed in the vehicle.
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Media
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo select an audio player or data car-
rier: press abriefly.
The list containing the media sources
appears.
XPress :or9 to select the corre-
sponding audio player or media.
240Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays 

XPressato confirm the selection.
XTo open the track list: press the:or
9 button briefly.
XTo select the next or previous track in
the track list: press the:or9 but-
ton briefly.
XTo select a track from the track list
using rapid scrolling: press and
hold : or9 until the desired track is
reached.
If you press and hold the button, the speed
of rapid scroll increases after a short time.
Not all audio drives or data carriers support
this function.
If the corresponding track information is
stored on the audio drive or audio media, the
multifunction display may display the follow-
ing:
Rtrack number
Rtrack name
Rartist
Ralbum
The track information is not available in audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected).
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
XPress the òbutton on the steering
wheel to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel
to select the Media
menu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XTo select a DVD single drive or DVD
media: pressabriefly.
The list containing the media sources
appears.
XPress :or9 to select the corre-
sponding DVD single drive or disc.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
XTo open the scene list: press the:or
9 button briefly.
XTo select the next or previous scene in
the scene list: press the:or9
button briefly.
XTo select a scene from the scene list
using rapid scrolling: press and
hold : or9 until desired scene :is
reached.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
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.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the man-
ufacturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
Menus and submenus241
On-board computer and displays
Z 

Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press button :or; and fold the
armrest to the left or right.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB
port, an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are
installed in the stowage compartment. A
Media Interface is a universal interface for
portable audio or video equipment, e.g. for an
iPod
®, iPhone®or MP3 player (see the sepa-
rate COMAND operating instructions).
Stowage compartments in the doors
You can store items such as a rolled up fluo-
rescent jacket and a small umbrella in stow-
age compartment ;in the doors.
In doors :you can store bottles with a capa-
city of up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 liter).
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armrest
XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.
XPull handle :and fold the armrests
upwards.
Stowage compartment in the rear-com-
partment center console
XTo open: if required, fold up the rear seat
armrest.
XSlide cover :in the direction of the arrow.
Stowage box in the rear seat backrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
302Stowage areas
Stowage and features