:Adjusts temperature, airflow and air distri-
bution, left, as well as displaying the current
setting
;Calls up the climate control menu, displays
the current cooling and climate mode set-
ting
=Adjusts air distribution, airflow and temper-
ature on the right and displays the current
settings
There may be fewer settings or none depending
on your vehicle's equipment.
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system:
XSelect Vehicle.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
Calling up the climate control menu
Multimedia system:
XSelect Vehicle.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
climate control bar is activated.
XTo select from climate control bar ;: turn
and press the controller.
The menu for selecting climate control func-
tions is activated.
XTo select a climate function: turn and press
the controller.
The selected climate control function
appears.
Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
The climate mode determines the type of air-
flow. When the air-conditioning system is set to
Ã, the setting is active (
Ypage 136).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XTo selectClimate Mode: turn and press the
controller.
XTo change sides: slide the controller left
8 or right 9
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
The climate mode bar displays the current air-
flow setting: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS.
Starting/stopping the perfume atomizer
The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent
the air in individual compartments in the vehicle
interior. Further information (
Ypage 141).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XTo selectAirFreshener: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo start/stop the perfume atomizer: press
the controller.
XTo set the intensity: turn the controller when
the atomizer is switched on.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information
(
Ypage 142).
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XTo selectIonization: turn and press the
controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo switch the ionization on or off: turn the
controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli-
mate control via the SmartKey
This function is only available for
PLUG‑IN HYBRID vehicles.
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PLUG‑IN HYBRID:before getting in, the driver's
seat area or the whole vehicle interior is briefly
warmed or ventilated. The air from the vents is
pre-cooled.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XTo select Pre-entry Climate Control
via Key: turn and press the controller.
XTo activate or deactivate: turn the control-
ler.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time
This function is available for PLUG ‑IN HYBRID
vehicles.
The driver's seat and the vehicle interior are
heated or cooled prior to the set departure time.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XTo select Pre-entry Climate Ctrl. at
DepartureTime: turn and press the control-
ler.
A rotary menu appears.
XTo select the setting: turn the controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the footwell temperature
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XTo select Adjust Footwell: turn and press
the controller.
XTo change sides: slide1 the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu:press the%button.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
iActivating the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation facilitates the cooling of the vehicle
interior even with high outside temperatures.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XSlide 6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OA/C: turn and press the con-
troller.
XThe cooling with air dehumidification function
is activated Oor deactivated ª.
iThe current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
– activated, A/C OFF – deactivated.
iDeactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings
Use OSync(synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control setting for all zones together Oor
separately ª.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 274).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OSync: turn and press the con-
troller.
XThe synchronization function is activated O
or deactivated ª.
With the synchronization function switched off,
you can alternate between driver and front
passenger.
XTo switch from the footer to the main area:
slide 5the controller.
XTo switch between left and right: slide 1
the controller.
Not all climate control functions allow switch-
ing between the driver and front passenger.
For further information on synchronizing climate
control settings, see (
Ypage 138).
Navigation mode
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
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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 thisis 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 navigation system.
General notes
Among other things, correct functioning of the
navigation system depends on GPS reception. In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interference or there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Further information can be found in the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelect NaviQNavigation.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XSlide 6the controller.
XSelectQRoute Settings.
XSelect a route type.
Notes for route types:
REco Route
Calculates an economic route.
RDynamic Traffic Route
Traffic reports on the route for the route guid-
ance are taken into account (only available in
the USA).
RCalculate Alternative Routes
Different routes are being calculated. Instead
of Start, select the Continuemenu item.
XTo avoid/use route options: selectAvoid
Options.
XSelect a route option.
XWhenUseTollRoadsis selected, select the
payment type.
Notes for route options:
RUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads which
require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RUse Carpool Lanes(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
Rcountry, 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 free destination search
The free destination 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
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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 YesorSet as Intermediate Des‐tination.
Yescancels the current route guidance and
starts route calculation to the new destina-
tion.
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
Requirements
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. You can also connect your mobile phone via NFC (N earField Communication) with
the multimedia system. For more information
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Multimedia system:
XSelect VehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQActivate Bluetooth.
XActivate Bluetooth®O.
Mobile phone:
XActivate Bluetooth®and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth®visibility for other devices (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth
®device names for all of one man-
ufacturer's products might be identical. To
make it possible to clearly identify your mobile phone, change the device name (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
B
ook Access Profile) and MAP (Message
Access Profile) Bluetooth
®profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect:
RPhone book
RCall lists
RMessages
iFurther information on suitable mobile
phones can be found at: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
iIn the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Searching for and authorizing a mobile
phone
Before using your mobile phone without NFC
with the multimedia system, you will need to
search for the phone and then authorize it.
Depending on the mobile phone, authorization
either takes place by means of Secure Simple
Pairing or by entering a passkey. The multimedia
system automatically makes the procedure that
is relevant for your mobile phone available. The
mobile phone is always connected automati-
cally after authorization. Further information on
using a mobile phone with the multimedia sys-
tem (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to the
multimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system:
XSelect PhoneQConnect Device.
XSelectSearch for Phones.
XSelectStart Search.
The available mobile phones are displayed in
the device list.
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Symbols in the device list
Sym-
bolExplanation
ÏNew mobile phone found, not yet
authorized.
ÑMobile phone is authorized, but is
not connected
#Mobile phone is authorized and
connected
Connecting a mobile phone
Authorization using Secure Simple Pairing:
XSelect mobile phone.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone.
XIf codes match:selectYeson the multimedia
system.
XConfirm code on the mobile phone. Depend-
ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the
connection to the multimedia system and for
the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®profiles. The
prompt to confirm may take up to two
minutes to be displayed (see the manufactur-
er's operating instructions).
XIf the codes are different: selectNoon the
multimedia system.
The process is canceled.
Repeat authorization.
Authorization by entering a passkey (pass-
code):
XSelect mobile phone.
The input menu for the passkey is displayed.
XChoose a one to sixteen-digit number combi- nation as a passkey.
XEnter the passkey on the multimedia system.
XSelect b.
XEnter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used,
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
Switching between mobile phones
If you have authorized more than one mobile
phone, you can switch between the individual
phones.
Multimedia system:
XSelect PhoneQConnect Device.
XSelect mobile phone.
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
default display must already be turned on. Fur-
ther information on media mode (see the Digital
Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
RCD
RDVD video
RSD cards
RAUX cable
Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on the DVD changer or single
DVD drive (see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual).
Using the device list
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
Inserting and removing an SD card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
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The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center.
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To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the multimedia system volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RInfo call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does notcome on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
Rthe indicator lamp in the ïInfo call button
does not light up during the system self-diag-
nosis
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistance call button
-Info call buttonï
Rafter the system self-diagnosis, the Inoper‐ativeorServiceNotActivatedmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In the
event of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the
following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Ypage 300).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
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gered. You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. TheConnecting Call
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
Rvehicle identification number
Rinformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been initi-
ated, a voice connection is automatically estab-
lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle occu- pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
the system has been unable to initiate an emer-
gency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The indi-
cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu-
ously.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
XPress and hold the SOS button for at least one
second ;.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
XWait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
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.
Roadside Assistance button
XTo call: press Roadside Assistance but-
ton :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button :flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
message appears in the
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multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
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 multimedia system display indicates that a
call is active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton 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 306).
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 indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance
call button Fis 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 Failed
message appears in 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.
Info call button
XTo call: press Info call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Info call button :
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Call
message appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
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 multimedia system display indicates that a
call is active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton on COMAND, 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.
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