Switching
the HD radio function on/o ff Multimedia sy
stem:
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Radio 5
HD FM #
Switch HDon or off.
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the frequency band Multimedia sy
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Select a frequency band. Selecting a
radio station Multimedia sy
stem:
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Swipe tothe left or right on the cont rol ele‐
ment. Calling up
thera dio station list Multimedia sy
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Select 4.
The station list appears. #
Select a station. Sear
ching forra dio stations using station
names or direct frequency entry Multimedia sy
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Select 4. #
Select 00D3. #
Ente r astation name or frequenc y. #
Select a station. St
oring radio stations Multimedia sy
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Select a radio station.
Memory slots are available in station presets #
Select 0081.
or #
Press and hold on thera dio station.
Re placing an entry in the station presets #
Press and hold on an entry in thest ation pre‐
sets. #
Select Yes. Editing
station presets Multimedia sy
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Moving stations: #
Press and hold a stored station. #
Select Move. #
Movethest ation tothe new position.
Deleting stations: #
Press and hold a station. #
Select Delete.
Re placing a station: #
Press and hold a station. #
Select Replace Radio Station . Showing accident
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availability of the function is dependent
on the count ry. #
Switch Display Emergency Warnings on or
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General #
Switch Display Radio Text Information on or
off. Satellite
radio In
fo rm ation on the satellite radio
SIRIUS XM ®
satellite radio of fers more than 175
digital-quality radio channels pr oviding 100%
commercial-free music, sports, ne wsand enter‐
ta inment, forex ample. SIRIUS XM satellite radio
emplo ysafleet of high-per form ance satellites to
broadcast around the clock thro ughout the USA
and Canada. The satellite radio program is availa‐
ble for a monthly fee. Information about this can
be obtained from a Sirius XM ®
Service Center
and at http://www.siriusxm.com (USA) or
http://www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
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related mar ksand logos
are trademar ksof Sirius XM Radio Inc. and
its subsidiaries. All other mar ks,ch annel
names and logos are the property of their
re spective owners. All rights reser ved.
Limitations of satellite radio
Satellite radio mode may be temp orarily una vaila‐
ble or inter rupte dfo r a variet y of reasons. These
include environmental or topog raphical condi‐
tions be yond the cont rol of Mercedes-Benz US A,
LLC. Thus operation at cer tain locations may not
be possible.
Re gis tering satellite radio
Re quirements:
R satellite radio equipment
R registration with a satellite radio pr ovider
R ifre gistration is not included when pur chas‐
ing the sy stem, your credit card de tails will be
re qu ired toactivate your account
Multimedia sy stem:
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SiriusXM Radio
5 Z Options #
Select Service Information.
The service information screen appears show‐
ing thera dio ID and the cur rent subscription
st atus. #
Establish a telephone connection. #
Follow the service staff's instructions.
The activation process may take up toten
minutes.
% Yo
u can also ha vethe satellite service activa‐
te d online. Todo so, please visit http://
www.siriusxm.com (USA) or http://
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Switching on satellite radio
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radio service information
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Select Service Information. Sound
Sound settings
Information about
the sound sy stem
The sound sy stem is available for all functions in
th era dio and media modes. The settings, for
ex ample forth e equalizer, ef fect the playback of
all media sources.
Calling up the sound menu
Multimedia sy stem:
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Media 5
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Sound
The following functions are available:
R Equalizer
R Balance and Fader
R Auto. Volume Adjustment #
Select a sound menu.
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass settings
Multimedia sy stem:
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Sound #
Set TREBLE, MIDorBASS .
Ac tivating/deactivating automatic volume
adjustment
Multimedia sy stem:
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Media 5
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Sound
Au tomatic volume adjustment compensates for
dif fering volumes when changing between audio
sources. #
Activate or deacti vate Auto. Volume Adjust-
ment .
Ad justing the balance/ fader
The availability of this function depends on the
ve hicle equipment.
Multimedia sy stem:
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Media 5
Z 5
Sound #
Adjust the balance and fader. 270
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ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display Fu
nction of the ASS YST PLUS se rvice inter val
displ ay The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display on the
instrument display pr ovides information on the
re maining time or dis tance be fore the next
service due date.
Yo u can hide this service message byusing the
back button on the left-hand side of thesteering
wheel.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information concerning
th e servicing of your vehicle from a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Displaying
the service due da te On-board computer:
4 Service 5
ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displa yed. #
Toexitth e displa y:press the back button on
th e left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
Bear in mind thefo llowing related topic:
R Operating the on-board com‐
puter(/ page176) Ca
rrying out maintenance workregular ly *
NO
TEPremature wearthro ugh failure to
obser veservice due dates Service
workwhich is not car ried out at the
ri ght time or incomple tely can lead to
inc reased wear and damage totheve hicle. #
Always obser vethe prescribed service
inter vals. #
Always ha vethe prescribed service
wo rkcar ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. Special service
requ irements The prescribed service inter
val is based on nor‐
mal vehicle use. Maintenance workwill need to
be per form ed more of tenth an presc ribed if the
ve hicle is operated under arduous conditions or
increased loads. Examples of arduous operating conditions:
R Regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐
ate stops
R Mainly short-dis tance driving
R Frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R When the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R Operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-reci rculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil and
oil filter etc. changed more frequently. If theve hi‐
cle is subjected tohigher loads, the tires must be
ch ecked more frequentl y.Yo u can obtain fur ther
information at a qualified specialist workshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display can
only calculate the service due date when the
battery is connected. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e Instrument Display before disconnecting
th e battery (/ page278). Engine compa
rtment Opening and closing the hood
&
WARNING Risk of accident if the engine
hood is unlatched while driving
An unloc ked engine hood may open up when
th eve hicle is in motion and block your vie w. #
Never unlatch the engine hood while
driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine
hood is latched. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has
ove rheated or during a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, you could come into con tact wi th
hot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the hood, allow the
engine tocool down. 278
Maintenance and care
Dip
stick (e xamp le) #
Park theve hicle on an even sur face. #
Remo vedipstick 1and wipe it off. #
Slowly insert dipstick 1into the dipstick
guide tube as far as it will go and pull it out
af te rth re e seconds.
R Oil le vel OK: the oil le vel is between the
MIN and the MAX mar k.
R Oil le velto o low: the oil le vel is at the MIN
mark or belo w. #
Ifth e oil le vel is too lo w,add appr ox.
1. 1 US qt (1 liter) engine oil. #
Ifth e oil le vel is too high, drain off excess
engine oil.
Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the engine oil le vel with the on-
board compu ter
Re quirements:
R The vehicle is le vel during the measuring
process.
R The hood is not open.
R Depending on the driving profile, the oil le vel
can be displa yed only af ter a driving time of
up to30 minutes and only when the ignition
is switched on.
On-board computer: 4 Service 5
Engine Oil Level
Yo u will see one of the following messa ges on
th e multifunction displa y:#
Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurement
ofthe oil le vel not yet possible. Repeat the
qu ery af ter driving for a maximum of
30 minutes. #
Engine Oil Level OK andthe bar showing the
oil le vel on the multifunction display is green
and lies between "MIN" and "MAX": the oil
le ve l is OK. #
Engine Oil Level Drive until the engine is
warm. :wa rm upthe engine tooperating tem‐
perature. #
Engine Oil Level Correct Measurement Only
if Vehicle Is on Level Ground: park theve hicle
on a le vel sur face. #
Engine Oil Level Add 1,0 liq.gal. andthe bar
showing the oil le vel on the multifunction dis‐
play is orange and lies below "MIN": add
1. 1 US qt (1 l ) of engine oil. #
Reduce Engine Oil Level andthe bar showing
th e oil le vel on the multifunction display is
orange and lies abo ve"MAX": drain off excess
engine oil.
Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop. #
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On :
switch on the ignition in order tocheck the
engine oil le vel. #
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: the sen‐
sor is defective or not connected. Visit a
qu alified specialist workshop. #
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavaila-
ble: close the hood.
% Ve
hicles with cold oil le vel displa ys:the oil
le ve l is automatically displa yed on the multi‐
function display af terth eve hicle has been
non-operational for an extended pe riod. If it
is not possible tomeasu rethe engine oil
le ve l, a cor responding message will appear.
Ad ding engine oil &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts desc ribed in the
fo llowing. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has
ove rheated or during a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, you could come into con tact wi th
hot gases or other escaping operating fluids. Main
tenance and care 281
#
Before opening the hood, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and call
th efire service. If
yo u ha vetocar ryout any workinthe engine
compartment, touch only thefo llowing compo‐
nents:
R Hood
R Engine oil filler opening cap
R Washer fluid reser voir cap
R Coolant expansion reser voir cap &
WARNING Risk offire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into con tact wi thhot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. #
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next tothefiller opening. #
Allow the engine tocool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting theve hicle. *
NO
TEEngine damage due toincor rect oil
fi lter, incor rect oil or additi ve #
Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with
specifications deviating from those
re qu ired forth e prescribed service
inter vals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using original or
te sted replacement and service parts. #
Do not change the engine oil or oil filter
in order toset change inter vals longer
th an those prescribed. #
Do not use any additive. #
Follow the instructions on the service
inter val display forch anging the engine
oil. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byadding too
much engine oil To
o much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic con verter. #
Have excess engine oil remo ved at a
qu alified specialist workshop. Engine OM651
Engine OM642
#
Turn cap 1counter-clockwise and remo veit. #
Add engine oil. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise until it
engages. #
Check the oil le vel again. Check using the on-
board computer (/ page 281),check with
th e oil dipstick (/ page 280). Checking
the coolant le vel &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
ra diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts desc ribed in the
fo llowing. 282
Maintenance and care
Note
s on cleaning and car ePreve nting damage totheve hicle
Ste ps
R
Clean the electrically operated steps
and their housing with a po wer
wa sher.
R After cleaning, spr aythe lateral
guides with silicone spr ay.
R Clean thesteps in the bumper with a
po we rwa sher. Do not use oil or grease as a lubricant.
Aluminum
dropsides R
Brush down the aluminum dropsides
with water and a neutral or mild alka‐
line cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents
to
clean the dropsides. Note
s on interior care &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom pla stic
parts breaking off af terth e use of sol‐
ve nt-based care products
Ca reand cleaning products con taining sol‐
ve nts can cause su rfaces in the cockpit to
become porous.
When the airbags are deplo yed, plastic parts
may break away. #
Do not use any care or cleaning prod‐
ucts containing sol vents toclean the
cockpit. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death from
bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can se verely
we aken them.
This can, forex ample, cause seat belts totear
or fail in an accident. #
Never blea chor dye seat belts. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes: Note
s on cleaning and car ePreve nting damage totheve hicle
Seat belts Clean with lukewarmsoapy water. R
Do not use chemical cleaning
agents.
R Do not dry the seat belt byheating
abo ve176°F (80°C) or in direct sun‐
light.
Display Cleanthe sur face carefully wi tha mic ro‐
fi ber clo thand LCD/TFT displ aycare
product. R
Switch off the display and let it cool
down.
R Do not use any other agents.
Plastic trim R
Clean with a damp microfiber clo th.
R For heavy soiling: use care product
re commended for Mercedes-Benz . R
Do not af fix st icke rs,fi lms or similar.
R Do not allow tocome into contact
wi th cosmetics, insect repellent and
sun creams.
Re alwo od/
trim ele‐
ments R
Clean with a mic rofiber clo th.
R Blackpiano-lacquer look: clean with
a damp clo thand soapy water.
R For heavy soiling: use care product
re commended for Mercedes-Benz . Do not use sol
vent-based cleaning
agents, polishes or waxes. 290
Maintenance and care
Message in
the media displa y:
SOS NOT READY :th e ignition is not on or eCall is
not available.
During an active emer gency call, 0053appears in
th e displa y.
Yo u can find more information on there gional
av ailability of eCall at: http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect_ecall
% If an emer
gency call is una vailable or mal‐
functioning, a message tothis ef fect also
appea rsinthe multifunction display of the
instrument clus ter. Tr
iggering an automatic emer gency call Re
quirements:
R The ignition is switched on.
R The star ter battery has suf ficient charge.
If re stra int sy stems such as airbags or Emer gency
Te nsioning Devices ha vebeen activated af ter an
accident, eCall may automatically initia tean
emer gency call.
The eme rgency call has been made:
R Avo ice connection is made tothe Mercedes-
Benz emer gency call center.
R A messa gewith accident data is transmitted
to the Mercedes-Benz emer gency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
can transmit theve hicle position data toone
of the emer gency call centers.
The SOS button in theove rhead cont rol panel
fl ashes until the emer gency call is finished.
It is not possible toimmediately end an auto‐
matic emer gency call.
If no connection can be made tothe emer gency
services ei ther, a cor responding message
appears inthe media displa y. #
Dial the local emer gency number on your
mobile phone.
If an emer gency call has been initia ted:
R Remain in theve hicle if thero ad and traf fic
conditions permit youto do so until a voice
connection is es tablished with the emer gency
call center service pr ovider.
R Based on the call, the operator decides
whe ther it is necessary tocall rescue teams
and/or the police tothe accident site.
R If no vehicle occupant answers, an ambu‐
lance is sent totheve hicle immediately. Tr
iggering a manual emer gency call #
Using the SOS but ton in theove rhead con‐
trol panel: pressthe SOS button at least one
second long. #
Using voice control: UsetheVo ice Cont rol
Sy stem Call the Mercedes accident center
vo ice command (/ page189).
The emergency call has been made:
R Avo ice connection is made tothe Mercedes-
Benz emer gency call center.
R A messa gewith accident data is transmit ted
to the Mercedes-Benz emer gency call center.
The Mercedes-Benz eme rgency call center
can transmit theve hicle position data toone
of the emer gency call centers.
R Remain in theve hicle if thero ad and traf fic
conditions permit youto do so until a voice
connection is es tablished with the emer gency
call center service pr ovider.
If no connection can be made tothe emer gency
services ei ther, a cor responding message
appears inthe media displa y. #
Dial the local emer gency number on your
mobile phone.
Ending an unin tentional emer gency call #
Select 0076onthe multifunction steering
wheel. Depress the button for se veral sec‐
onds. Tr
ansmitted data with the emer gency call
sy stem Data transmit
tedby the eCall includes but is not
limited to:
R Vehicle's GPS position data
R GPS position data on thero ute
( (a few hundred me ters before the incident))
R Direction of tr avel
R Vehicle identification number
R Vehicle drive type
R Estimated number of people in theve hicle
R Whe ther Mercedes PRO connect is available
or not
R Whe ther the emer gency call was initiated
manually or automatically
R Time of the accident
R Language setting on the multimedia sy stem Breakdown assis
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