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103 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the 
display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the display for trip 
odometer memory “AFTER START” (1) and 
“AFTER RESET” (2), or the display (3) for estimated 
driving range remaining and fuel tank contents 
appears.
Important!
The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be 
off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in 
time.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Note:
The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when 
the trip computer is called up.To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2) 
odometer memory at any time:
Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or 
k button and press the  Jbutton in the instrument 
cluster until the values are reset to “0”.
The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is 
automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not 
being in steering lock position 2.
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Malfunction / warning message memory 1There are no messages stored in the system
2Number of messages stored in the system
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
malfunction message memory (1 or 2) is displayed.
Press the j or k button if display (2) appears. 
The stored malfunction messages will now be displayed 
in order. See page 234 for malfunction and warning 
messages. Display (2) will reappear after you have 
scanned all the malfunction messages.
Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored 
while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when 
the electronic key in steering lock is turned to position 0 
or removed from the steering lock.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing 
button  J. Each malfunction or warning message must 
be acknowledged by pressing button  J. Once all 
messages are cancelled, the odometer display should 
reappear.
Pressing the J button in the instrument cluster 
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction message memory will be cleared when 
the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to 
position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent malfunctions 
occur, they will be displayed in the malfunction 
message memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.Important!
Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated 
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail. 
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a 
reminder with respect to the operation of certain 
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to 
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all 
required maintenance and safety checks performed on 
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and 
warning messages. See page 228.
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Individual settings
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SET TIME HOURS”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
3“SET TIME MINUTES”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
4“12/24 HOURS” – the unit set is displayed in the 
instrument cluster 
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
5“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in 
the outside temperature display in the instrument 
cluster and in the automatic climate control display
6“DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in 
the trip and main odometer
7“TEXT” – sets the language used in the 
multifunction display8“STATION SEARCH USING” – radio adjustment
“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to 
select a frequency
“MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select 
a stored station (preset memory)
9See page 108 for instructions on returning the 
setting menus to the factory settings
10Selection marker – indicates the setting selected
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle 
at standstill and with the key in steering lock position 1 
or 2.
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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
individual setting preliminary display (1) appear.
Press the j or k button until the required setting 
menu (2 to 8) is displayed.
Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in 
setting menus (2, 3) and controls the selection marker 
in setting menus (4 to 8).
The settings made are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear again after you have run through all the setting 
menus.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Notes:
Settings can only be selected with the vehicle stationary 
or moving slowly.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear 
when the vehicle stops or slows down, providing no 
other system has been called up in the meantime.To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary 
display (1).
•Press the  J button in the instrument cluster for 
approximately 3 seconds. Display (9) will appear.
•Press the  J button once more, the message 
“RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in the 
display.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear if you do not press the  J button within 
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be 
reset.
Setting the audio volume
You can only adjust the volume of the system currently 
in use. The volume setting for each system (audio, 
telephone, navigation and voice recognition system) is 
stored separately.
Setting button:
æ increases the volume.
ç reduces the volume.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Flexible service system (FSS)
(service indicator)
The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is 
directly related to the operating conditions of the 
vehicle.
The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a 
message in the multifunction display prior to the next 
suggested service. Depending on operating conditions 
throughout the year, the next service is calculated and 
displayed in days or distance remaining.The message is displayed for approx. 10 seconds when 
turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2, 
or while driving when reaching the service warning 
threshold. 
The symbols and messages indicate the type of service 
to be performed:
9Service A
½Service B
One of the following messages will appear in the display 
(e.g. Service A):
“SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – DUE NOW”
The next service due date is displayed either in days or 
in miles, depending on your driving style.
Once the suggested service term has passed, the symbol 
and message appear for approx. 30 seconds and a signal 
sounds every time when turning the electronic key in 
steering lock to position 2.
10
0
406080
60
40
mph
20km/h
20100
120
140160
80
100
180
200
220
240 160 120 140
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The service indicator disappears automatically after 
30 seconds or if button  J on the instrument cluster is 
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 
or 2.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer, by 
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction 
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 92.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator 
appears. 
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Important!
The FSS indicator does not include an engine oil level 
indicator. See page 112 for engine oil level indicator.Notes:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more 
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such 
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your 
Mercedes-Benz Center. 
The interval between services is determined by the type 
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example, 
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined 
wi t h short di stan ce d r ivi ng in  which the e ngin e d oes  not 
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval 
between services.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Following a completed A or B service the 
Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to 
10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km).
The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press 
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering 
wheel until the display appears. See page 92.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator 
appears.
Press button  Jon the instrument cluster for 
approximately 4 seconds.The multifunction display will show the question: 
“DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? – 
CONFIRM BY PRESSING R”
Press button  J on the instrument cluster again for 
approximately 4 seconds, and hold until a signal 
sounds. The message “SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN 
RESET” appears in the multifunction display.
The new service indicator is displayed with the reset 
distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km).
If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a 
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
However you choose to set your reference numbers, the 
scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet 
must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.
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Engine oil level indicator
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level 
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping 
the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press 
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering 
wheel until the display appears. See page 92.
Press button j or k on the multifunction 
steering wheel repeatedly until the “MEASUREMENT 
CORRECT – ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL” engine oil level 
indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder. 
Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j 
or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground. An 
incorrect reading will be displayed if you do not cancel 
the measurement. Move the vehicle to level ground and 
measure again.
The electronic key in steering lock is not in position 2 if 
the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION” 
message appears.
The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASURING NOW” 
message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.
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