Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 125
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) ............................................. 233
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 233
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 234
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
List of access data
New provider ................................. 415
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
Empty ............................................ 413
With the selected provider ............. 414
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 516
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) ............................... 235
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 123 Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 317
M
M+S tires ............................................ 570
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 105
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 367
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 370
City model ..................................... 371
Geo-coordinate display .................. 370
Heading ......................................... 368
Information in the display .............. 370
Map settings .................................. 368
Moving ........................................... 367
North orientation ........................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Point of interest symbols ............... 369
Road display .................................. 370
Saving the crosshair position ......... 367
Showing the map data version ....... 376
Topographical map ........................ 371
Updating ........................................ 377
Updating process ........................... 377
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 544
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 525
Display message ............................ 246
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 525
Downloading routes ....................... 528
Emergency call .............................. 522
General notes ................................ 521
Geo fencing ................................... 529
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 527
MB info call button ........................ 524
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 528
Remote vehicle locking .................. 527
Roadside Assistance button .......... 524
Search & Send ............................... 526
Self-test ......................................... 522
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Roll barDisplay message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 64
Roller sunblind .................................. 104
Roof
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ........................................... 101
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ............................................... 102
Overview ........................................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Relocking ....................................... 102
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 548
Roof switch ........................................ 101
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 352
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 354
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 352
Recording ...................................... 354
Route overview .............................. 353
Selecting an alternative route ........ 351
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ............................................... 322
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 322
Starting calculation ........................ 329
Route demonstration ........................ 353
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 351
Continuing ..................................... 351
Destination reached ...................... 351
General notes ................................ 346
Lane recommendations ................. 348
Off-road ......................................... 356
Traffic reports ................................ 357
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 68 Safety notes
Audio CD and MP3 mode ............... 446
Using the telephone ....................... 381
Video DVD mode ........................... 475
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 445
Registering .................................... 442
Switching to ................................... 442
SatRadio
Notes ............................................. 441
Selecting a category ...................... 443
Saving the crosshair position .......... 367
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 484
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 447
Inserting ........................................ 447
Search & Send ................................... 345
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 55
Cleaning ......................................... 548
Correct usage .................................. 53
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Introduction ..................................... 52
Releasing ......................................... 55
Seat belt guide ............................... 111
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 235
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 316
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ..................................... 317
Balance (seat heating) ................... 318
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 548
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 316
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 319
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ment:up or down in the direction of the
arrow.
Moving the seats forward/back
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
!Make sure that there are no containers in
the cup holder and no objects in the foot-
well or behind the seats when adjusting the
seats. Otherwise, you could damage the
seats and the objects.
You can move the seat forwards in order to
gain better access to the rear compartment,
e.g. to reach the stowage compartment in the
rear (
Ypage 516).
XRemove the seat belt from the seat belt
guide (
Ypage 111).
XTo move the seat forwards: press:
on switch :.
The seat moves automatically to the fore-
most position.
XTo move the seat backwards: press9
on switch :.
The seat moves back to the previous posi-
tion.
XTo stop seat movement: press:or
9 in the opposite direction.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can set the multicontour seat using
COMAND (
Ypage 316).
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
You can set the active the active multicontour
seat using COMAND (
Ypage 316).
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the 4-way lumbar support
using COMAND (
Ypage 317).
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
GWARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer
burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
112Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
XTurncVd or slide ZVÆthe COMAND con-
troller and press Wto confirm.
XTo exit the menu: press thekback
button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the lumbar
region of the seat backrest
The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest
(4-way lumbar support).
XSelect the seat (Ypage 316).
XSelect Lumbarby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
A crosshair appears. You can make two
settings:
RVertical: to move the point of greatest
lumbar support up or down
RHorizontal: to adjust the amount of sup-
port
XSlide ZVÆ orXVY the COMAND controller
and press Wto confirm.
XTo exit the menu: press thekback
button.
Adjusting the sides of the seat backrest
(backrest side bolsters)
The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
XSelect the seat (Ypage 316).
XSelect Seatb. Sidesby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
A scale appears.
XTurn cVd or slide ZVÆthe COMAND con-
troller and press Wto confirm.
XTo exit the menu: press thekback
button.
iFor vehicle model series with a dynamic
multicontour seat: if the driving dynamics
are activated and respond to a change of
direction (e.g. when cornering), the back-
rest side bolsters cannot be temporarily
adjusted.
Adjusting the seat side bolsters
The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat side bolsters.
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COMAND
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