MP3Operation ....................................... 157
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 153
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 152
Overview .......................................... 31
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 201
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 154
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 101
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 43
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation .........................................4 3
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 40
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 46
Important safety notes .................... 35
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 35
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 36
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 51
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48 Restraint system warning lamp ........ 35
Seat belt .......................................... 36
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 43
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 153
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 162
Assistance graphic menu ............... 159
Assistance menu ........................... 160
Display messages .......................... 166
Displaying a service message ........ 233
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
Factory settings ............................. 162
G-Meter ......................................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 151
Instrument cluster menu ............... 161
Lights menu ................................... 161
Media menu ................................... 157
Menu overview .............................. 153
Message memory .......................... 166
Navigation menu ............................ 154
Operation ....................................... 152
RACETIMER ................................... 164
Radio menu ................................... 156
Service menu ................................. 160
Settings menu ............................... 160
Standard display ............................ 153
Telephone menu ............................ 158
Trip menu ...................................... 153
Video DVD operation ..................... 158
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board comp uter
O
peration
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 20
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 151
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
12Index
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 266
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 271
Wear indicator (definition) .............272
Wheel and tire combination ........... 277
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 271
see Flat tire
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 203
Character suggestions ................... 202
Deleting characters ....................... 202
Entering a space ............................ 202
Entering characters ....................... 202
Gesture control .............................. 202
Handwriting recognition ................ 202
Operating the touchpad ................. 202
Overview ........................................ 202
Quick access for Audio .................. 203
Switching ....................................... 202
Switching input line ....................... 202
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 252
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 250
Installing the towing eye ................ 251
Removing the towing eye ...............2 51
Transporting the vehicle ................ 252
With both axles on the ground ....... 251
Towing eye ......................................... 241
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
Transmission
Driving tips ....................................1 11
Selector lever ................................ 109
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 110
Transmission positions .................... 111
Transporting the vehicle .................. 252
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 39
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 54
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 153 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 154
Trunk load (maximum) ......................286
Trunk partition .................................. 211
Turn si
gnals
Display message ............................ 177
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 279
Installation ..................................... 279
Transmission output (maximum) .... 279
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 68
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................6 7
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .208
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........213
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 185
Electronics ..................................... 279
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 160
Limited Warranty .............................2 6
Loading .......................................... 263
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 60
Lowering ........................................ 277
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 24
Parking .......................................... 119
Parking for a long period ................ 122
Pulling away ................................... 104
Raising ........................................... 274
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 273
Towing away .................................. 250
Transporting .................................. 252
18Index
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
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.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 280).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
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 Book-
let 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 condi- tions in the Service and Warranty Information
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 System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause
death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven, that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times, and you
22Service and vehicle operation
Introduction
Multifunction display
:Transmission position (Ypage 111)
;Time
=outside temperature (Ypage 151)
?Display
AAdditional speedometer (Ypage 162)
Display panel ?shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages.
The multifunction display shows the unit in addi-
tional speedometer Ainverse to the speedom-
eter unit in the instrument cluster.
XTo open the menu list: press theòbut-
ton on the steering wheel.
Display panel ?appears in the menu list.
Possible displays in the multifunction dis-
play:
R= PARKTRONIC (Ypage 139)
RCRUISECruise control (Ypage 127)
R_Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Ypage 88)
RèECO start/stop function (Ypage 105)
RëHOLD function (Ypage 136)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the òbutton on the steering wheel to
open the menu list.
Operating the on-board computer (
Ypage 152).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
select the following menu:
RTripmenu (Ypage 153)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(Ypage 154)
RRadiomenu (Ypage 156)
RMediamenu (Ypage 157)
RTelephonemenu (Ypage 158)
RAssistance Graphicmenu (Ypage 159)
RServicemenu (Ypage 160)
RSettingsmenu (Ypage 160)
RAMGmenu (Ypage 162)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the %button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Tripmenu with trip odom-
eter :and odometer ;appears.
Calling up the range
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Tripmenu.
XPress:or9 to select the approximate
Range.
The approximate range that can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount of
fuel left in the fuel tank, a vehicle being refu-
Menus and submenus153
On-board computer and displays
Z
eledC appears instead of approximate
range.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
:Distance
;Driving time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Tripmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select From Startor
From Reset.
The values in the From
Startsubmenu are cal-
culated from the start of a journey, while the
values in the From Reset
submenu are calcu-
lated from the last time the submenu was reset
(
Ypage 154).
In the following cases the trip computer is auto- matically reset From Start
:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The From Reset
trip computer is automatically
reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 miles.
Digital speedometer
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Tripmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
digital speedometer.
Resetting values
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Tripmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
XPress the abutton.
XPress :to select Yesand press ato
confirm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
RTrip odometer
R"From Start" trip computer
R"From Reset" trip computer
Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions
In the Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. You can find fur-
ther information on navigation instructions in
the separate operating instructions.
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Navimenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
154Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays
XPress:or9 to select Off,Standardor Sensitive.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
é symbol appears in the Assistance
Graphicmenu in the multifunction display.
For further information about ATTENTION
ASSIST, see (
Ypage 146).
Setting Lane Keeping Assist
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the DriveAs‐sistsubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress :or9 to select LaneKeepingAssist.
XPressato confirm.
Press :or9 to select Off,Standardor Adaptive.
XTo change the setting: pressaagain.
For further information about Lane Keeping
Assist, see (
Ypage 149).
Light submenu
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Lightssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the DaytimeRunning Lightsfunction.
If the DaytimeRunningLightsfunction has
been switched on, the cone of light and the
W symbol in the multifunction display are
shown in white.
XPress the abutton to save the setting. Further information about
Daytime Running
Lights(Ypage 86).
Instrument cluster submenu
Setting the brightness of the display/
switch
You can use theBrightnessfunction to set the
brightness of the multifunction display and the
switches in the vehicle in increments.
XPress the òbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the Brightnessfunction.
XPressato confirm.
You can see the selected setting Levelwith a
value between 0 and 10. Level 0 corresponds
to a dim light and level 10 corresponds to a
bright light.
XPress the :or9 button to change the
brightness. The brightness is set simultane-
ously with the selection.
XPress the aor% button to save the
setting.
Selecting the distance unit
The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-
tion allows you to choose whether certain dis-
plays appear in kilometers or miles in the mul-
tifunction display.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Instrument Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometerfunction.
You will see the selected setting: kmorMiles.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Menus and submenus161
On-board computer and displays
Z
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in theTripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RRange
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise control
RDISTRONIC PLUS
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
If the additional speedometer is switched on,
the speed is shown in the status bar in the mul-
tifunction display instead of the outside tem-
perature.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress theòbutton on the steering wheel
to open the menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the Instru‐ment Clustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the AdditionalSpeedometer [km/h]function.
The current selection appears.
XTo activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Settingsmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select the FactorySettingssubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?function
appears.
XPress :or9 to select NoorYes.
XPress ato confirm the selection.
If you have selected Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in theLightssubmenu is only
reset when the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu
WARMUP
:Digital speedometer
;Gear indicator
=Charge-air pressure
?Engine oil temperature
ATransmission fluid temperature
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Engine and transmission oil tempera-
tures: when the engine and transmission are
at normal operating temperature, oil temper-
atures ?and Aare displayed in white in the
multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature ?orA in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
162Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays