(Example)
At a distance of around 1.6 ft (0.5 m);from the
vehicle, Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up
to 10 ft (3 m) next to =and behind :your
vehicle, as shown in the picture.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be
indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driv-
ing in the middle of their lane. This may be the
case if there are vehicles driving at the inner
edge of their lanes.
Due to the nature of the system:
Rwarnings may be issued in error when driving
close to crash barriers or similar solid lane
borders
Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving
alongside long vehicles, e.g. trucks, for a pro-
longed time
Warning lamp
:Warning lamp Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles in
the monitoring range are then not indicated.
If Blind Spot Assist is activated, warning lamp
:
in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow at speeds
of up to 20 mph (30 km/ h). At speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h), the warning lamp goes out
and Blind Spot Assist is operational.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot
monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h), warning lamp :on the correspond-
ing side lights up red. This warning is always
emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot
monitoring range from behind or from the side.
When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only
occurs if the difference in speed is less than
7 mph (12 km/h).
If you select the reverse gear, Blind Spot Assist
is not operational.
The brightness of the warning lamps is auto-
matically adapted to the brightness of the sur-
roundings.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range of
Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corre-
sponding turn signal, a double warning tone
sounds. The red warning lamp flashes on the
relevant exterior mirror. If the turn signal
remains on, detected vehicles are indicated by
the flashing of the red warning lamp on the exte-
rior mirror. There are no further warning tones.
Activating Blind Spot Assist
XMake sure that Blind Spot Assist is activated
in the on-board computer (Ypage 168).
XSelect SmartKey position 2with the Start/
Stop button.
Warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light up
red for approximately 1.5 seconds and then
turn yellow.
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Driving and parking
!If the coolant temperature is too high, a dis-
play message is shown.
If the coolant temperature display is in the
area marked in red, do not continue driving.
Otherwise, the engine will be damaged.
The coolant temperature display is in the lower
section of the tachometer (
Ypage 34).
Under normal operating conditions and with the
specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
display may rise to the red marking.
Operating the on-board computer
:Multifunction display
;Right control panel
=Left control panel
XTo activate the on-board computer: set the
Start/Stop button to key position 1.
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
9
:Press and hold:
RScrolls quickly through all lists
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
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 selected
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 dial-
ing the selected number
ñRSwitches off the Voice Control
System (see the Digital Operator's Manual)
%Press briefly:
RBack
RIn the RadioorMediamenu: dese-
lects 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
Tripmenu
160Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays
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 Sys-
tem (see the Digital Operator's
Manual)
Multifunction display
:Transmission position (Ypage 119)
;Time
=Outside temperature (Ypage 159)
?Display panel
AAdditional speedometer (Ypage 170)
Display panel ?shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages.
Additional speedometer Adisplays the speed
in the respective unit that is not shown in the
multifunction display.
XTo open the menu list: pressòon the
steering wheel.
Display panel ?appears in the menu list.
Possible displays in the multifunction display:
R= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
(Ypage 147)
R¯ Cruise control (Ypage 134)
R_Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Ypage 98)
RèECO start/stop function (Ypage 113)
RëHOLD function (Ypage 144)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the òbutton on the steering wheel to
open the menu list.
Operating the on-board computer (
Ypage 160).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
select the following menu:
RTripmenu (Ypage 161)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(Ypage 163)
RRadiomenu (Ypage 164)
RMediamenu (Ypage 165)
RTelephonemenu (Ypage 166)
RAssistance Graphicmenu (Ypage 167)
RServicemenu (Ypage 168)
RSettingsmenu (Ypage 168)
RAMGmenu (Ypage 170)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the %button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Tripmenu with trip odom-
eter :and odometer ;appears.
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Accepting a call
If someonecall syou when you are in th eTele‐phonemenu, adisplay message appear sin th e
multifunction display.
You can accept acall at any time, eve nif you are
no tin th eTelephone
menu.
XPress th e6 buttonon th esteering whee l
to accept an incoming call .
Rejectingorending a call
You can en dor rejec t acall at any time eve nif
you are no tin th eTelephonemenu.
XPress th e~ buttonon th esteering whee l
to rejec tor en d acall.
Selecting an entry in the phonebook
XPressòon thesteering whee lto open th e
men ulist .
XPress :or9 on thesteering whee lto
select th eTelephonemenu.
XConfir mby pressing aon thesteering
wheel.
XPress th e:, 9ora buttonto
switch to th ephone book .
XPress:or9 to select th enames on e
after th eother .
or
XTo star trapid scrolling: press and hold:
or 9 for longer than on esecond.
The names in th ephone book are displayed
quickl yon eafter th eother .
If you press and hold th e: or9 button
for longer than fiv eseconds, th enam e
appear swit hth enext or previous lette rinitial
lette rin th ealphabet .
Rapid scrollin gstops when you release th e
butto nor reac hth een dof th elist .
XIf only one telephone number is store dfor
a name: press th e6 ora buttonto
start dialing.
or
XIf there is mor ethan one number for a
particular name: press the6 ora
butto nto display th enumbers.
XPress th e: or9 buttonto select th e
number you want to dial.
XPress th e6 ora buttonto start dialing. or
XTo exit th
ephone book :press th e~ or
% button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves th elast names or
number sdialed in th eredial memory.
XPress òon thesteering whee lto open th e
men ulist .
XPress :or9 on thesteering whee lto
select th eTelephonemenu.
XConfir mby pressing aon thesteering
wheel.
XPress th e6 buttonto switch to th eredial
memory.
XPress th e: or9 buttonto select th e
desired nam eor number .
XPress the6 ora buttonto start dialing.
or
XTo exit th eredial memory :press th e~
or % button.
Assistance graphic menu
XUseò on thesteering whee lto call up th e
list of menus.
XPress th e: or9 buttonon th esteering
whee lto select th eAssistanc eGraphi c
menu.
XConfirmby pressing aon thesteering
wheel.
The multifunction display shows th eDistanc e
Pilo tDISTRONI Cdistanc edisplay in th eassis-
tance graphic display.
The assistanc egraphic displays th estatus of
and information from th efollowin gdrivin g
systems or drivin gsafet ysystems :
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On-board computer and displays
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RACE TIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
:Lap
;RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads.
You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is
running or if the key is in position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
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.
XPress the :or9 button repeatedly
until the RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start: press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER.
Starting a new lap
:Lap
;RACETIMER
=Quickest lap time
XPress the :or9 button to select NewLap.
XPressato confirm.
A maximum of 32 laps may be stored.
Stopping the RACETIMER
XPress the :or9 button to select Stop.
XPressato confirm.
If you stop the vehicle and select key position
1, the RACETIMER interrupts timing. If you
select key position 3with the Start/Stop but-
ton and then press aStart
to confirm, tim-
ing is continued.
Continuing the RACETIMER
XPress the :or9 button to select Con‐tinue.
XPressato confirm.
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On-board computer and displays
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit.
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo open: slide cover :forward until it
engages.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: briefly press cover :at the front.
12 V sockets
General notes
XSelect key position 1with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there
is sufficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket
:.
mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
A license agreement must be in place in order to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
register, press the ïInfo call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
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The rear spoiler is extended automatically if you
drive faster than:
R75 mph (120 km/h) in drive programsC,S
and S+
R44 mph (70 km/h) in drive program RACE
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
The rear spoiler is retracted automatically when
you drive slower than:
R50 mph (80 km/h) in drive programs C,Sand
S+
R19 mph (30 km/h) in drive program RACE
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Extending and retracting the rear
spoiler manually
GWARNING
Body parts could become trapped if you man-
ually extend/retract the rear spoiler. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is within the range of
movement of the rear spoiler.
If someone becomes trapped during retrac-
tion of the rear spoiler, release the button
immediately. The rear spoiler then extends
again.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!Do not enter an automatic car wash with the
rear spoiler extended. Otherwise, the rear
spoiler may be damaged.
Only extend the rear spoiler in order to clean
it by hand. Retract it again when you have fin-
ished cleaning it.
You can extend and retract the rear spoiler man- ually for cleaning.
XClose the trunk lid.
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 111).
XTo extend: press button :.
The rear spoiler is extended.
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
XTo retract: press and hold button :until the
rear spoiler is completely retracted.
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Rear Spoiler Retracts Manually
appears in the display.
If you release button :while retracting the rear
spoiler, it extends again automatically.
Problems with the rear spoiler
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The rear spoiler stops
before reaching the end
position when retracting
manually.You have opened the trunk lid while manually retracting the rear
spoiler.
XClose the trunk lid.
The rear spoiler extends or, if you press and hold the ¬button,
continues retracting.
The rear spoiler stops
before reaching the end
position when retract-
ing/extending manually.You have switched off the ignition.
XSwitch the ignition back on.
XPress the ¬button.
The rear spoiler extends/retracts.
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Garage door remote controlAis not included
with the integrated garage door opener.
XSelect SmartKey position 2with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 111).
XSelect one of buttons ;to? to use to con-
trol the garage door drive.
XTo start programming mode: press and
hold one of buttons ;to? on the integrated
garage door opener.
The garage door opener is now in program-
ming mode. After a short time, indicator
lamp :lights up yellow.
Indicator lamp :lights up yellow as soon as
button ;,=or? is stored for the first time.
If the selected button has already been pro-
gramed, indicator lamp :will only light up
yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.
XRelease button ;,=or?. Indicator
lamp :flashes yellow.
XTo program the remote control: point
garage door remote control Atowards but-
tons ;to? on the rear-view mirror at a dis-
tance of 2 to 8 in (5 to 20 cm).
XPress and hold button Bon remote control
A until indicator lamp :lights up green.
When indicator lamp :lights up green: pro-
gramming is finished.
When indicator lamp :flashes green: pro-
gramming was successful. The next step is to
synchronize the rolling code (
Ypage 231).
XRelease button Bon remote control Afor
the garage door drive system.
If indicator lam
p :lights up red: repeat the
programing procedure for the corresponding
button on the rear-view mirror. When doing
so, vary the distance between remote control
A and the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between remote con-
trol Aand the integrated garage door opener
depends on the garage door drive system.
Several attempts might be necessary. You
should test every position for at least
25 seconds before trying another position.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 230).
If the garage door system uses a rolling code,
you will also have to synchronize the garage
door system with the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you will
need to use the programming button on the door drive control panel. The programming button
may be located in different places depending on
the manufacturer. It is usually located on the
door drive unit on the garage ceiling.
Familiarize yourself with the garage door drive
operating instructions, e.g. under "Program-
ming additional remote controls", before carry-
ing out the following steps.
Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage
door or gate opener drive. Make sure that nei-
ther your vehicle nor any persons/objects are
present within
the sweep of t
he door or gate.
XSelect SmartKey position 2with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 111).
XGet out of the vehicle.
XPress the programming button on the door
drive unit.
You now have 30 seconds to initiate the next
step.
XGet into the vehicle.
XPress previously programed button ;,=
or ? on the integrated garage door opener
repeatedly until the door closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then com- plete.
Notes on programming the remote con-
trol
Canadian radio frequency laws require a "break"(or interruption) of the transmission signals
after broadcasting for a few seconds. Therefore,
these signals may not last long enough for the
integrated garage door opener. The signal is not recognized during programming. Comparable
with Canadian law, some U.S. garage door open-
ers also feature a "break".
Proceed as follows:
Rif you live in Canada.
Rif you have difficulties programming the
garage door opener (regardless of where you
live) when following the programming steps.
XPress and hold one of buttons ;to? on the
integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp :lights up
yellow.
XRelease the button.
Indicator lamp :flashes yellow.
XPress button Bof garage door remote con-
trol Afor two seconds, then release it for two
sec onds.
XPress button Bagain for two seconds.
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