XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
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.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to:
RDigital speedometer in the Tripmenu
ROdometer and the trip odometer
RTrip computer
RCurrent fuel consumption and approximate
range
RNavigation instructions in the Navimenu
RCruise control
RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC
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 area of the
multifunction display instead of the outside tem-
perature.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress the=or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Instrument Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Speedometer [km/h]or Speedometer[mph]function.
You will see the selected setting: OnorOff.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Selecting permanent display
ThePermanent Display:function allows you
to choose whether the multifunction display
always shows the outside temperature or the
speed.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Instrument Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Permanent Display:function.
The current setting Outside Temperature
orSpeedometer [km/h]/Speedometer[mph]appears.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Lights
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Lightsubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Daytime Running Lightsfunction.
If the DaytimeRunningLightsfunction has
been switched on, the multifunction display
shows the cone of light and the Wsymbol
in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running lamps
(
Ypage 99).
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Automatic Door Lockfunction.
If the Automatic Door Lockfunction is
switched on, the multifunction display shows
the doors in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
If you activate the Automatic door locks
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a
speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
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On-board computer and displays
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. BAS (Brake
Assist), Active Brake Assist, ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD func-
tion and hill start assist are also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such
as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be available.
!N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP®, EBD (Electronic
Brake-force Distribution), the HOLD function and hill start assist are also deacti-
vated, for example.
Possible causes are:
RSelf-diagnosis is not yet complete.
RThe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed
above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering movements at a speed
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays
General notes
The multimedia system section in this Opera-
tor's Manual describes the basic principles for
operation. More information can be found in theDigital Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
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.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to
the destination without taking the following into
account, for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rparking or stopping restrictions
Rroad narrowing
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
The multimedia system may give incorrect nav-
igation recommendations if the actual street/
traffic situation does not correspond with the
digital map's data.
For example:
Ra diverted route
Rthe road layout or the direction of a one-way
street has been changed
For this reason, you must always observe road
and traffic rules and regulations during your
journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations
always have priority over multimedia system
driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Looking
at the icons or map display can distract you from
traffic conditions and driving, and increase the
risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that is deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). How-
ever, it is recommended
to insta
ll it at a distance
of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the
radiation source and a person's body (not
including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and
legs).
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either
you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.
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Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairments to the display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the control panel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
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Multimedia system
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up :press th eg buttonon th econ-
troller .
XSelect afavorite ,e.g. Vehicl e.
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo exit :press th eg buttonagain .
Adding favorites
Adding a predefined favorite
:Adds ane wfavorite
;Renames aselected favorite
=Moves aselected favorite
?Deletes aselected favorite
XPress th eg button.
XSlide6thecontroller.
The men ubar is shown.
XSelec tReassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelec t acategory.
The favorite sare displayed.
XSelec t afavorite .
XAdd a favorite at th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorite
XSelec tVehicl eQClimate Contro l.
XPress and hold theg buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAd d a favorite at th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle while driving ,you will be distracte dfrom
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Only operate th eequipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible ,park th evehicl epayin gattention
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydriving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped wit hGarmin
®MA PPILOT
(see th emanufacturer' soperating instructions).
The Garmin
®MA PPILOT operating instruction s
are store don th eSD car das aPD Ffile .The SD
car dbox contains aquic kguide .
The followin gdescription sapply to navigation
wit hCOMAND .Further information can be
foun din th eDigital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav iQNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XSlide6thecontroller.
XSelec tOption sQRout eSettings.
Notes for rout etypes:
REco Route
RDynami cTraffi cRoute
Traffic report son th erout efor th erout eguid-
anc eare taken int oaccoun t(not available in
all countries).
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RDynamic TRF. Route After Request
You can decide whether or not current trafficreports should be included in the route cal-
culation (not available in all countries).
RCalculate Alternative Routes
Different routes are being calculated. In order
to do so, instead of Start, select the menu
item Continue.
XTo avoid/use route options: selectAvoid
Options.
XSelect a route option.
Notes for route options:
RUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads which
require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RNumber of Occupants in the Vehicle:(only available in the USA)
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access
conditions for carpool lanes.
Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool
lanes option is activated.
Entering an address
Multimedia system:
XSelect NaviQNavigation.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XSlide 6the controller.
XSelect DestinationQAddress Entry.
Enter an address, e.g. as follows:
Rcity or ZIP code, street, house number
Rstate/province, city or ZIP code
Rcity or ZIP code, center
Rstreet, city or ZIP code, intersection
XSelect City.
The city in which the vehicle is currently loca-
ted (current vehicle position) is at the top.
Below this, you will see locations for which
route guidance has already been carried out.
XEnter the city.
The Gsymbol: the location is contained on
the digital map multiple times.
XTo switch to the list: slide the5control-
ler.
XSelect the location.
If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there are
different ZIP codes available for the location, the corresponding digits are displayed with an
X
.
XEnter the street and house number.
The address is in the menu.
Further options for destination entry:
Rsearch for a keyword
The keyword search finds destinations using
fragments of words.
Rselect the last destination
Rselect a contact
Rselect a POI
You can search for a POI by location, name or
telephone number.
Rselect destination on the map
Renter intermediate destination
You can map the route to the destination
yourself with up to four intermediate destina-
tions.
Rselect destinations from Mercedes-Benz
Apps
Rselect geo-coordinates
Calculating the route
Prerequisite: the address has been entered and
is in the menu.
XSelect StartorContinue.
The route is calculated with the selected route
type and the selected route options.
If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt will appear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance.
XSelect Cancel Active Route Guidanceor
Set as Intermediate Destination.
Cancel Active Route Guidancecancels
the current route guidance and starts route
calculation to the new destination.
Set as Intermediate Destination
adds
the new destination in addition to the existing
destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list.
Connecting a mobile phone
Prerequisites
For telephony via the Bluetooth®interface, you
require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone. The
mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile
1.0 or above.
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Multimedia system
XTo end a call:press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover :.
If the mobile phone network is unavailable,
mbrace will not be able to make the emergency
call. If you leave the vehicle immediately after
pressing SOS button ;, you do not know if
mbrace has successfully made the emergency
call. In this case, always summon assistance by
other means.
Breakdown assistance button
XTo make a call: press Roadside assistance
call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside assistanc but-
ton :flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
message appears on the
multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification number
The display of the multimedia system indicates
that a call is active. During the call, you can
change to the navigation menu by pressing the
NAVI button on the multimedia system, for
example.
Voice output is not available in this case. A voice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(
Ypage 247).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benz tech-
nician or makes arrangements for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest Mercedes-Benz
Service Center.
You may be charged for services such as repair
work and/or towing.
You can find more information in the separate
mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a Road-
side assistance call, if:
Rthe F indicator lamp for the Roadside
assistance call button is flashing continu-
o
usly.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net- work is not available, for example.
The Call
Failedmessage appears on the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
MB Info call button
XTo make a call: press MB Info call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
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The indicator lamp in MB Info call button:
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Call
message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification number
The display of the multimedia system indicates
that a call is active. During the call, you can
change to the navigation menu by pressing the
NAVI button on the multimedia system, for
example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your
vehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center and about other products and serv-
ices from Mercedes-Benz.
You can find further information on the mbrace
system under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
The system has not been able to initiate an MB
Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call button ï
is flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net-
work is not available, for example.
The Call
Failedmessage appears on the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency call
can still be initiated. In this case, an emergency
call will take priority and override all other active
calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthe ~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel
Rthe corresponding button in the multimedia
system to end the voice call
When a call is initiated, the audio system is
muted.
The mobile phone is no longer connected to the
multimedia system.
However, if you want to use your mobile phone,
do so only when the vehicle is stationary and in
a safe location.
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access to a
database with over 15 million points of interest
(POIs). These can be downloaded on the navi-
gation system in your vehicle. If you know the
destination, the address can be downloaded.
Alternatively, you can obtain the location of
Points of Interest (POIs)/important destinations
in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with up
to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance to
the address entered.
XSelect Yesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book.
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