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Contents
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer and sub menu.................................... 106
Audio systems ................................ 108 Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ........................... 110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system ........................... 116
Trip computer ................................. 117
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................... 119
Individual settings......................... 121
Setting the audio volume.............. 136
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 137
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 138
Engine oil level indicator .............. 141
Engine oil consumption ................ 142
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 143
Headlamp mode ............................. 144 Night security illumination ......... 146
Locator lighting.......................... 147
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 147
Combination switch ...................... 148
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 151
Climate control .............................. 152
Automatic climate control............ 160
Front center console storage compartment ventilation .......... 171
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ............... 172
Operation Audio and telephone ................................... 173
Operating safety ............................ 173
Operating and display elements .. 174
Button and soft key operation ...... 176
Component malfunctions ............. 195
Power windows .............................. 197
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof .................. 199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof .... 200
Interior lighting ............................. 203
Sun visors ....................................... 205
Vanity mirrors................................ 205 Interior............................................. 206
Storage compartments
and armrests ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ...................................... 210
Ashtrays .......................................... 211
Lighter ............................................. 213
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................................... 214
Split folding rear seat bench ........ 215
Luggage cover – removal and installation ......................... 217
Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........ 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener ....................... 221
DrivingControl and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 226
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 227
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OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out..................................... 30
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31 Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33
Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control .............. 33
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 34
Panic button .................................. 35
Mechanical keys ........................... 35
Doors .................................................. 36
Central locking switch .................... 38
Automatic central locking .............. 40
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk ................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43
Antitheft alarm system ................... 44 Tow-away alarm ............................... 46
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 47
Front seat adjustment..................... 48
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 54
Front seat backrest - locking and unlocking ............. 56
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ............... 60
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 62
Seat belts .......................................... 62
Seat belt nonusage warning system........................... 63
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system.................... 69
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ........ 69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................... 70
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 71
Airbags.............................................. 72 Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag.................... 80
Infant and child restraint systems......................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment (manual) ....................................... 87
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .................................... 88
Rear view mirrors ............................ 89
Instrument cluster ........................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................................... 106
Audio systems ................................ 108
Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ........................... 110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system........................... 116
Trip computer ................................. 117
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................... 119
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Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 101 and
page 106
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 138
Vehicle speed, see page 106
Coolant temperature gauge, see page 137
Engine oil level indicator, see page 141
2 Audio systems, see page 108
Radio, seepage108
CD player, see page 109
Cassette player, see page 110 3
Navigation system, see page 116
4 Malfunction message memory, see page 119
5 Individual settings, see page 121
6 Trip computer, see page 117
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7 Telephone, see page 111
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
The display advances by one system each time the
button is pressed.
You may call up additional displays within some of these
categories by pressing the j or k button.
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Note:
The displays in the multifunction display can be set to
German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language.
See the individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER” – “TEXT” on page 121 for instructions on
changing the language setting.
The displays for the audio systems (radio, CD player,
cassette player) will appear in English, regardless of the
language selected.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his /
her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting
features through the multifunction steering wheel
should only be done by the driver when traffic and
road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
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Radio 1
Audio system is switched off.
2 The radio is switched on.
3 Wave band setting and memory location number,
where appropriate.
4 Station name setting or station frequency.
5 This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than
“STATION SEARCH” has been selected in the setting
menu “VEHICLE” – “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO
MODE”, page 132.
The radio must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until
display (2) appears.
Press button j or k repeatedly until the required
station or frequency is displayed.
Use the j of k button to select a stored station or
station frequency. This depends on the selection made
in the setting menu “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”.
See individual settings, page 132.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
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Cassette player 1Audio system is switched off.
2 The cassette player is switched on.
3 Side being played.
The radio must be switched on.
The cassette player must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until
display (2) appears.
Pressing the j button fast forward on to the next
track.
Pressing the k button rewinds the cassette to the
beginning of the current track.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Notes:
To select the reverse side of the tape, press button below
track number on the audio system display, or enter
request on the (optional) COMAND system located in
the center dashboard.
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1
Preliminary display of the individual settings
2 “SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up
the individual setting menu “VEHICLE”.
Pressing button æ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
3 “PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”
– radio adjustment “STATION SEARCH”: use
the j ork button to select a frequency.
– radio adjustment “MEMORY”: use the j
or k button to select a stored station (preset
memory).
4 “AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK”, see automatic central
locking on page 40.
5 Returning the individual setting menu “VEHICLE”
to the factory setting.
6 Acknowledgment.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.
Press button æ orç until the individual setting
menu “VEHICLE” is selected by the selection marker. Press the
j or k button until the required
display (3 to 4) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç
button controls the selection marker. 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.
To return menu “VEHICLE” (3 and 4) to its factory
setting:
• Call up menu (3 or 4).
• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see
page 96) in the instrument cluster for approximately
3 seconds. Display (5) will appear.
• Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once
more. The individual setting menu “VEHICLE” is
reset to factory settings, acknowledged by
display (6).
The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will
appear if you do not press the knob for instrument
cluster illumination within about 5 seconds. The
setting menus will not be reset.
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Audio and telephone operation
These instructions are intended to help you become
acquainted with your Mercedes-Benz audio system.
They contain useful tips and a detailed description of
the user functions.
Operating safety
1Optional equipment
Dolby and the double-D symbol
Ù
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The Dolby noise reduction
system is manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Wa r n i n g !
In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an
accident, system settings should be entered with
the vehicle at standstill and systems should be
operated by the driver only when traffic conditions
permit. Always pay full attention to traffic
conditions first before operating system controls
while driving. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is covering a
distance of 50 feet (approximately14 m) every
second.
Wa r n i n g !
Any alterations made to electronic components can
cause malfunctions.The radio, cassette deck, CD changer
1 and
telephone
1 are interconnected. Therefore, when
one of the components is defective or has not been
removed/replaced properly this may impair the
function of other components.
These malfunctions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.We recommend that you have any service work or
alterations to electronic components done at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Display panel
The cassette slot is located behind the display panel.
For notes on playing cassettes, see page 182
9 Alpha-numeric keypad for
station storage and frequency entry, see page 182
optional telephone, see page 190
Tape eject, see page 183
Tape track select, see page 184
Dolby, see page 185
CD track access, see page 190 10
Scan tuning (Radio, see page 180)
Tape track search, see page 184
CD, see page 180
11 Function button, see page 182 and 190
12 Soft keys for
radio band selection, see page 179
tone controls, see page 177
scan, see page 180
13 Tape eject, see page 182
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Adjusting the volume
Turning the control knob cl
ockwise will increase the
volume, counterclockwise will decrease the volume.
Note:
The volume setting can be selected separately for the
telephone, audio system and voice recognition system.
Audio fu nctions
The “AUD” key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE,
FADER and BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and
treble are stored separately for the radio, cassette and
CD modes. Tone level settings are identified by the
vertical bars. The center (flat) setting is shown by one
longer bar in the center of the display. Bass
Press the “AUD” key
repeatedly until “BASS”
appears on the display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
Pressing the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously resets the
Bass to its center (flat) level.
Treble
Press the “AUD” key
repeatedly until “TREBLE”
appears on the display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
Pressing the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously resets the
Treble to its center (flat) level.
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