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7
i
The key can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.
With KEYLESS GO*
X Press the KEYLESS GO button .
The engine stops and all the lamps in the
instrument cluster go out . The status of the
on-board electronics corresponds to key
position 1. Transmission
G
Risk of accident
The movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way. Do not keep any
objects in the driver's footwell. Make sure
that floormats or carpets are correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid. This could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident . Manual transmission
!
When shifting between 5thand 6thgear,
you must press the shift lever to the right.
You could otherwise shift unintentionally
into 3rdor4th gear and damage the trans-
mission.
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
individual gears.
If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-
mission braking), this can cause the engine
to overspeed, leading to engine damage.
Engaging reverse gear !
Only engage reverse gear when the vehi -
cle is stationary, otherwise the transmis-
sion could be damaged. Controls
* optional
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8
X
Move the gear lever firmly to the left
beyond the point of resistance and then
forwards. Automatic transmission*
1
Selector lever position/shift range
2 Gearshift program (S/C)or(S/C/M)*
The current shift range and gearshift program
(S/C) or(S/C/M)* appear in the display of
the speedometer.
When the selector lever is in position D, you
can influence the gearshifts made by the
automatic transmission by:
R restricting the shift range
R changing gear yoursel f Selector lever positions ì Park position
Prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Only move the
selector lever to
Pwhen the vehicle
is stationary.
i The key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in posi-
tion P. If the key is removed from
the ignition lock, the selector
lever is locked in position P. í Reverse gear
Only move the selector lever to
R
when the vehicle is stationary. Controls
* optional
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9 ë Neutral
Releasing the brakes will allow yo
u
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
Do not move the selector lever to
N while you are driving. The auto-
matic transmission could other-
wise be damaged .
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty:
only move the selector lever to Nif
the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads. ê Drive
The automatic transmissio
n
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available .One-touch gearshifting
When the selector lever is in position
D, you
can perform gearshifts yourself, even on vehi-
cles with automatic transmission.
X To shift up: press the selector lever briefl y
to the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear, depending on the gearshift pro- gram selected. This also extends the shift
range.
X To shift down: press the selector lever
briefly to the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear, depending on the gear cur-
rently selected. This also restricts the shift
range.
i To prevent the engine from overrevving,
the automatic transmission does not shift
down if you push the selector lever towards
D– while driving at too high a speed.
X To derestrict the shift range: press and
hold the selector lever towards D+until D
is shown once more in the display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
X To select the most effective shift
range: press and hold the selector lever to
the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows ideal acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission will shift down one or more
gears. Shift ranges When the selector lever is in position
D, it is
possible to restrict or derestrict the shift
range for the automatic transmission.
X Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D+or to the left towards D–.
The shift range selected is shown in the
speedometer display. The automatic trans-
mission shifts only as far as the selected
gear.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up
in order to avoid engine overspeed even if
the shift range is restricted. Driving situation
è The braking effect of the engine can
be utilised in this position. Controls
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0 ç To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions æ To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and long downhill
stretches.
Program selector button
1
Program selector button S
Spor t For all normal driving con-
ditions
C
Comfort For comfort mod
e !
Only press program selector button 1
when the selector lever is in position P,N
or D.
X Press program selector button 1repeat-
edly until the letter (C/S)for the desired
gearshift program appears in the speed-
ometer display.
Comfort mode Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing :
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
R an increase in traction. This improves th e
driving stability of the vehicle on slippery
road surfaces, for example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner; consequently, the vehicle is driven
at lower engine speeds and the wheels ar e
less likely to spin . Driving tips Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear :
R little throttle: early upshift s
R more throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up .
Trailer towin g
X Drive in the middle of the engine spee d
range on uphill gradients.
X Shift down to shift range 3or 2
( Y page 119) depending on the incline of
the uphill or downhill gradient, even if
cruise control* is activated. Controls
* optional
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1 Steering wheel gearshift paddles*
and manual gearshift program*
Steering wheel gearshift paddles It is possible to shift gear using either the
steering wheel gearshift paddles or the selec-
tor lever. 1
Left-hand paddle: to shift down
2 Right-hand paddle: to shift up
Upshifting
X Pull right-hand paddle 2.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear. If you are not driving in the man-
ual gearshift program M, then the shift
range will be extended. Downshifting G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid.
X Pull left-hand paddle 1.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear. If you are not driving in the
manual gearshift program M, the shift
range will be restricted.
i When the selector lever is in position P,
N or R, you cannot change gear using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Vehicles without the ADVANCED AGILITY
package with sports mode*: if manual gear-
shift program Mis selected and you start
the engine again, the automatic transmis-
sion changes to an automatic gearshift pro-
gram. If automatic gearshift program Sor
C has been selected, the automatic trans-
mission will resume the relevant gearshift
program when you restart the engine.
Vehicles with the ADVANCED AGILITY
package with sports mode*: if manual gear-
shift program Mis selected and you start
the engine again, your selection is deleted. Manual gearshift progra
m In the manual gearshift program
M, you can
change gear using the steering wheel gear-
shift paddles or the selector lever. The man-
ual gearshift program Mcan be selected
using the program selector button. 1
Program selector button
Vehicles without the ADVANCED AGILITY
package with sports mode* S
Spor t For all normal driving con-
ditions
C
Comfort For comfort mod
e M
Manual For manual gearshifting Controls
* optional
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2
i
On vehicles with the ADVANCED AGILITY
package with sports mode*, the program
S or Cis selected via the sport button
( Y page 152).
X To activate :press program selector but-
ton 1repeatedly until Mappears in th e
display.
If the selector lever is in position D, you can
shift up or down through the gears. The gear
currently selected and engaged is shown in
the display.
X To deactivate (vehicles with the
ADVANCED AGILITY package with
sports mode*) :press program selector
button 1repeatedly, until Sor Cappears.
To deactivate (vehicles without th e
ADVANCED AGILITY package with
sports mode*): press program selector
button 1.
M can no longer be seen in the display .
Upshifting
X Press the selector lever briefly to the right
towards D+.
or X
Pull the right-hand paddle on the steerin g
wheel (Y page 121).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
Downshifting G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid.
X Press the selector lever briefly to the left
towards D-.
or
X Pull the left-hand paddle on the steerin g
wheel (Y page 121).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
i For maximum acceleration, pull the left-
hand gearshift paddle until the transmis-
sion selects the optimum gear depending
on the speed.
Kickdown
You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual gearshift program M. X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
i It is not possible to shift gears using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles during
kickdown. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons)
141
Instrument cluster The
Instrument cluster menu contains
the following functions:
R Units for speed and distance
R Language
R Dig. speedo, on vehicles with manual trans-
mission
R Permanent display*, on vehicles with auto-
matic transmission
Selecting the units for speed and distance
The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer func-
tion allows you to choose whether certain
displays appear in mph or km/h.
The selected units apply to:
R The total distance recorder and the trip
meter
R The trip computer
R The digital speedometer in the Tripmenu
R Cruise control *
R Speedtronic*
X Press %or$ to select the Instru-
ment cluster submenu.
X Press #to confirm. X
Press %or$ to select the Display
Unit Speed-/Odometer function.
You will see the selected setting: kmor
miles.
X Press #to change the selected setting .
Selecting the language
This menu is only available on vehicles with-
out audio equipment.
i Vehicles with Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS*
or COMAND APS*: this function is not avail-
able, since the language of the audio equip-
ment is used.
The Language function allows you to select
the language for the instrument cluster.
X Press %or$ to select the Instru-
ment cluster submenu.
X Press #to confirm.
X Press %or$ to select the Lan-
guage function.
You will see the selected language.
X Press #to see the list of languages .
X Press %or$ to select the desired
language: R
German
R Englis h
R French
R Italia n
R Spanish
R Dutch
R Danish
R Swedish
R Portuguese
R Turkish
R Russian
X Press #to save the selected language.
Activating or deactivating the additional
speedometer on vehicles with manual
transmission
i Vehicles for the United Kingdom: this
menu is not available.
The Speedometer (mph) function allows you
to select whether the multi-function display
shows the speed in mph.
X Press %or$ to select the Instru-
ment cluster submenu.
X Press #to confirm. Controls
* optional
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X
Press %or$ to select the Dig.
speedo (mph) function.
You will see the selected setting: Onor
Off.
X Press #to change the selected setting .
Selecting the permanent display* on vehi-
cles with automatic transmission*
i Vehicles for the United Kingdom: this
menu is not available.
The Permanent display function allows you
to choose whether the multi-function display
always shows the outside temperature or the
speed in mph.
X Press %or$ to select the Instru-
ment cluster submenu.
X Press #to confirm.
X Press %or$ to select the Perma-
nent displa yfunction.
You will see the selected setting: Outside
temperature orSpeedometer (mph).
X Press #to change the selected setting .Time/date This menu is only available on vehicles with-
out audio equipment or with Audio 20*
.
i Vehicles with Audio 50 APS* or COMAND
APS*: this function is not available, since
the time/date of the audio equipment* is
used.
The Time/date menu allows you to set the
time and the date.
X Press %or$ to select the Time/
Dat esubmenu.
X Press #to confirm.
Setting the time
X Press %or$ to select the Time
function.
You will see the time currently set.
X Press #to change it.
X Press (or& to select the display to
be changed: hours, minutes.
X Press %and$ to set the selected
display.
X Press #to store the entry .Setting the date
X
Press %or$ to select the Date
function.
You will see the date currently set.
X Press #to change it.
X Press (or& to select the display to
be changed: day, month, year .
X Press %and$ to set the selected
display.
X Press #to store the entry .
Light s The
Lights menu contains the following
functions:
R Intelligent Light System
R Daytime driving lamps
R Surround lighting
R Interior lighting delayed switch-off
Switching the Intelligent Light System*
on/off
When you activate Intell. Light System,
you activate the following functions: Cont
rols
* optional
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X
Press %or$ to select Reset all
settings? SelectNoorYes .
X Select Yesif you want to reset all the set-
tings .
X Press #to confirm the selection.
The multi-function display shows a confir -
mation message. Driving systems
Your vehicle's driving systems are described
on the following pages:
R Cruise control* and Speedtronic*, whic h
you can use to control the speed of th e
vehicl e
R Hill start assist, which makes pulling away
on steep uphill gradients easie r
R ADVANCED AGILITY package with sports
mode*
R 4MATIC* (permanent four-wheel drive )
R Parktronic*, which assists you in parking
and manoeuvrin g
The ABS, BAS, adaptive brake lights, ESP ®
and EBV (electronic brake-power distribution )
driving safety systems are described in the
"Driving safety systems" section
( Y page 67). Cruise control*
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must
shift to a lower gear in good time or select
shift range 1,2 or 3in vehicles with automatic
transmission*. In this way you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine, which
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 30 km/h. G
Risk of accident
Cruise control cannot take account of roa d
and traffic conditions. Controls
* optional
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Selecting cruise control X
Check whether LIM indicator lamp 2is off .
If it is off, cruise control is already selected.
If it is not, press the cruise control lever in
the direction of arrow 5.
LIM indicator lamp 2in the cruise control
lever is off. Cruise control is selected.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 30 km/h.
X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X Press the cruise control lever briefly to the
pressure point, either upwards 1or down-
wards 4.
X Remove your foot from the accelerato r
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
automatically maintains the stored speed.
i Cruise control may be unable to maintai n
the stored speed on uphill gradients. Th e
stored speed is resumed when the gradient
evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by
automatically applying the brakes.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
R Always drive at adequate but not exces-
sive engine speeds .
R Change gear in good time.
R If possible, do not change down several
gears at a time.
Selecting the current or last stored
speed G
Risk of accident
Only select a stored speed if you know what
that speed is and whether it is suitable for
the current situation. Otherwise, sudden
acceleration or braking could endanger yo u
or others.
X Pull the cruise control lever briefly towards
you 3.
X Remove your foot from the accelerato r
pedal.
Cruise control is activated and adjusts the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored. Setting a speed X
Press the cruise control lever beyond pres-
sure point 1for a higher speed or dow n
4 for a lower speed.
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached .
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For exam-
ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake ,
cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the last speed stored after you have fin-
ished overtaking.
i Deceleration of the vehicle by means of
the cruise control lever is assisted by auto-
matic application of the brakes .
Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
On long downhill gradients, the automatic
transmission shifts down as a further meas-
ure. Controls
* optional
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