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Controls in detail
Control system
 Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position 1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle


change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control
system to find out when your vehicle is
next due for service, to set the language
for messages in the instrument cluster
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1 Trip odometer
2 Main odometer
3 Current program mode (automatic
transmission*)
4 Current gear selector lever
position/gear range (automatic trans-
mission*)
5 Digital clock
6 Status indicator (outside tempera-
ture/digital speedometer)
iThe displays for the audio systems
(radio and CD player) will appear in
English, regardless of the language
selected.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions 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 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.

232 Controls in detailAudio system

Press s button.
The telephone number last dialed
will appear in the display.

Select desired telephone number
with button ‚ or ƒ .
The letter
L and the number of the
memory position appears in the
left-hand corner of the display. The
numbers are stored in the order of
the calls received.

When you have selected a number,
press s button.
The call will be made. Accepting an incoming call
If the telephone is active in the background
(reception symbol is visible in the display),
the audio source is muted when an incom-
ing call is received. A ringing tone can be
heard and the caller’s telephone number,
or the name under which the telephone
number has been saved in the telephone
book, appears in the display. If the caller’s
number is not relayed,
CALL
will appear in
the display.

Press s button.
The call is accepted. Muting a call
It is possible to mute a call; the caller is
then no longer able to hear you.


Mute on
Press
MUT
soft key.

MIC MUTE
will appear in the display.


Mute off
Press
MUT
soft key again.
Terminating a call

Press t button.
The current call is terminated and the
muted audio source becomes active
again.

362 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
Ñ
Cruise contr.
Drive to workshop
Cruise control is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
G
Display malfunction.
Visit workshop.
The instrument cluster display is
malfunctioning.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
The displays for several systems have
malfunctioned. Some systems them-
selves may also have malfunctioned.

Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
±
Display malfunction.
Visit workshop.
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The following systems may have failed:

Coolant temperature display


Tachometer


Cruise control display

Have the electronic systems checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
J
Doors open
You are attempting to drive with one or
more doors open.

Close the doors.

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Technical terms
GPS*
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 324)
GVWR (Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 324)
Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer
and fuel gauge. Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa) (
page 324)
Lock button Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly. Maximum load rating
(
page 324)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (page 324)
Maximum tire inflation pressure (page 324)
Memory function* Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
MON (Motor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.