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Ambient lightAdjusting (COMAND) .....................232
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 335
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........68
Ashtray ............................................... 389
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 339
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm ....................68
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 315
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Display message ............................ 363
Audio AUX jack .................................. 221
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode Switching to ................................... 205
Audio DVD
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode) .............210
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 334
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 410
Automatic engine start Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic engine stop
Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................274
Display message ............................ 371
Driving tips .................................... 277
Emergency running mode ..............281
Kickdown ....................................... 277
Malfunction .................................... 281
Program selector button ................277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Starting .......................................... 269Autostore ........................................... 197
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Backrest Folding forward/back ......................96
Backrest (display message) ............. 372
Bag hook ............................................ 387
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 127
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 62
Battery Charging ........................................ 428
Checking (SmartKey) .......................76
Display message ............................ 361
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 429
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................76
Safety notes .................................. 426
Voltage (on-board computer) .........335
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view .................................. 168
Blind see Roller sunblind
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating .................133
Authorizing a device ......................134
Connecting devices .......................133
Devices .......................................... 133
External authorization ............134, 181
General information .......................132
Interface ........................................ 179
Revoking authorization ..................135
Settings ......................................... 132
Telephony .............................. 178, 179
Bluetooth ®
interface
Telephony ...................................... 178
Bluetooth ®
interface telephony
Conditions ..................................... 179
Bluetooth ®
telephone list ................. 180
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 472
Brake fluid level ................................ 409
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 356
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Brake lampsAdaptive ........................................... 63
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................472
Display message ............................ 351
High-performance brake system ....290
Important safety notes ..................288
Maintenance .................................. 289
Warning lamp ................................. 375
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
High-beam spot lamp ..................... 251
Overview ........................................ 251
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........26
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Call
Accepting ...................................... 184
Connecting .................................... 184
Rejecting ....................................... 184
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 185
Call list Opening and selecting an entry .....192
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 193
Call lists ............................................. 192
Displaying details ........................... 188
Storing an entry which has not yet
been stored ................................... 193
Call waiting ........................................ 185
Capacities see Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 417
Car wash ........................................ 410
Display ........................................... 415
Gear or selector lever ....................416
Headlamps ..................................... 414
Matte finish ................................... 413
Night View Assist Plus ...................415
Notes ............................................. 410
Paint .............................................. 412
Plastic trim .................................... 415
Power washer ................................ 412
Rear view camera .......................... 414
Roof lining ...................................... 417
Seat belt ........................................ 416
Seat covers .................................... 416
Sensors ......................................... 414
Steering wheel ............................... 416
Tail pipes ....................................... 414
Trim strips ..................................... 416
Washing by hand ........................... 411
Wheels ........................................... 412
Windows ........................................ 413
Wiper blades .................................. 413
Wooden trim .................................. 416
cargo compartment
Power closing feature ......................80
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 386
Car pool lanes .................................... 154
Category Satellite radio ................................ 202
CD
Copy protection ............................. 212
Data medium ................................. 212
General information .......................212
Inserting ........................................ 204
Multisession .................................. 211
Playback options ........................... 211
Selecting a medium .......................208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
CD player/CD changer
Operation (COMAND) ....................204
Center console ..................................... 35
Central locking Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ..................................... 233
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 250
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................152
Change of direction phase .............152
Preparation phase .........................1526Index
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Changing gears .................................. 277
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75
Channel presets ................................ 196
Character entry ................................. 119
Characters Entering ................................. 120, 122
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 390
City Entering ......................................... 140
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Climate control
Activating/deactivating .................258
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................261
Automatic climate control .............257
COMAND ....................................... 234
Controlling automatically ...............258
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....236
Cooling with air dehumidification ..258
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 236
Defrosting the windshield ..............260
Demisting the windows .................. 260
Important safety information .........256
Indicator lamp ................................ 258
Main menu ..................................... 235
Maximum cooling .......................... 260
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 258
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 261
Refrigerant ..................................... 472
Setting the air distribution .............259
Setting the airflow .........................260
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......237Setting the air vents ......................262
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 237
Setting the temperature ................259
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 261
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 261
Cockpit ................................................. 31
COMAND Basic functions .............................. 123
Components .................................. 108
Function buttons ........................... 109
Switching on/off ........................... 123
COMAND controller ........................... 108
COMAND display ............................... 111
Cleaning instructions .....................114
Folding in and swiveling .................114
Setting ........................................... 128
COMAND menu
Automatic climate control .............234
COMAND Menu
Vehicle ........................................... 229
COMAND operating system .............. 108
Combination switch .......................... 246
Conference connection ..................... 185
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 332
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................187
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................407
Display message ............................ 359
Notes ............................................. 473
Temperature gauge ........................ 328
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 212
Cornering light (display message) ... 356
Crosshair position Saving ............................................ 167
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................292
Display message ............................ 369
Function/notes ............................. 291Index7
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Cup holder ......................................... 387
Center console .............................. 387
Rear compartment .........................388
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 332
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 213
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 211
CD/DVD ........................................ 212
MP3 ............................................... 211
Date format
Setting ........................................... 130
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 358
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ...........232
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............232
Destination
Adopting from the list of previous
destinations ................................... 163
Destination entry
Point of interest ............................. 147
Destination information ................... 156
Destination input .............................. 138
Address ......................................... 138
Destination memory ......................144
Intermediate stop .......................... 146
Last destination ............................. 144
Map ............................................... 145
Destination memory ......................... 162
Deleting an entry ........................... 165
My address .................................... 162
Storing a destination .....................163
Digital speedometer ......................... 332
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 415
Display messages
Brakes ........................................... 350
Calling up (on-board computer) .....343
Clearing (on-board computer) ........343
Driving systems ............................. 363
Engine ............................................ 359
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 373
Lamps ............................................ 355
Safety systems .............................. 344
Service interval display ..................409
SmartKey ....................................... 373
Tires ............................................... 369
Vehicle ........................................... 371
Distance
see Route overview
Distance recorder ............................. 332
Distance warning lamp ..................... 381
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 293
Deactivating ................................... 300
Display message ............................ 368
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Driving tips .................................... 301
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 299
Warning lamp ................................. 381
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Display message ............................ 372
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Power closing feature ......................80
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 37
Doors
Important safety notes ....................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 287
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 278
Manual ........................................... 279
Driving abroad ................................... 291
Driving on flooded roads .................. 2908Index
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EngineIrregular running ............................ 273
Starting problems ..........................273
Starting the engine with the key ....269
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............269
Switching off .................................. 284
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........380
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 273
Engine emergency stop .................... 435
Engine number .................................. 467
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 406
Checking the oil level ..................... 405
Display message ............................ 361
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Lubricant additives ........................472
Notes about oil grades ................... 471
Temperature (on-board computer) . 335
Viscosity ........................................ 472
Entering characters
In the address and the phone
book .............................................. 122
Using the number pad ...................120
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 121
Saving ............................................ 123
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................64
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 339
Display message ............................ 344
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 378
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Example: entering an address .......... 139
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 206
Example of operation ........................ 118
Exhaust check ................................... 288
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 414
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................231
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/out (automatically) .......101
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........101
Out of position ............................... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position ..........101
Exterior view ........................................ 30
External authorization ...................... 134
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 385
F
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109
First-aid kit ......................................... 420
First list entry Accepting ...................................... 121
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 421
MOExtended run-flat system .........425
Preparing the vehicle .....................421
Raising the vehicle .........................422
Floormat ............................................. 400
Freeway information ......................... 172
Frequency input Manual ........................................... 196
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 357
Front multicontour seat
(COMAND) .......................................... 238
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat .......94
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 471
Notes ............................................. 470
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 470
Refueling ........................................ 281
Specifications ................................ 470
Tank content/reserve fuel .............469
Troubleshooting ............................. 284
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........332
Notes ............................................. 287
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 362
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iPod®
Alphabetic track selection .............220
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 216
Device version ............................... 216
Selecting a category/playlist .........219
iTunes ®
............................................... 220
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 420
Using ............................................. 422
Jump-starting ..................................... 429
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 267
Convenience closing feature ............87
Display message ............................ 373
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................269
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Kickdown ................................... 277, 280
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lane-change assistant see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane recommendations .................... 153
Explanation .................................... 154
Presentation .................................. 154
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 357
Lights Automatic headlamp mode ............245
Cornering light function .................248
Daytime running lamps ..................245
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Fog lamps ...................................... 246
Hazard warning lamps ...................248
High-beam headlamps ...................246
Light switch ................................... 244
Low-beam headlamps ....................245
Rear fog lamp ................................ 246
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 341
Light sensor (display message) ....... 359
List as selection list Calling up ....................................... 121
Loading guidelines ............................ 384
Locator lighting Adjusting (COMAND) .....................233
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Setting to automatic (COMAND) ....233
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 342
Logic 7 ®
see harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
Surround Sound system
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 356
Luggage net ....................................... 386
Lumbar support ................................... 97
see Lumbar support
Lumbar supports (COMAND) ............ 237
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 357
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 26
Manual drive program ...................... 279
Map Arrival time/distance to
destination ..................................... 169
Calling up ....................................... 145
City model ..................................... 170
Map display ................................... 168
Moving ................................... 145, 167
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Showing geo-coordinates ..............170
Showing road names .....................170
Topographic map ........................... 170
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Map information ................................ 169
Map orientation ................................. 168
Map scale Adjusting ....................................... 166
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 240
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 413
mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................396
Call priority .................................... 395
Display message ............................ 345
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 395
Emergency call .............................. 392
Important safety notes ..................391
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............397
MB info call button ........................394
Remote vehicle locking ..................396
Roadside Assistance button ..........393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............396
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 221
Basic menu .................................... 218
Connection options .......................216
iPod ®
............................................. 216
Metadata ....................................... 219
Mode ............................................. 216
MP3 player .................................... 216
Selecting categories ......................219
Selecting folders ............................ 219
Selecting music files ......................218
Selecting playlists ..........................219
Switching to ................................... 217
USB mass storage device ..............216
Media list ........................................... 208
Memory function ............................... 102Menu
Exiting ................................... 127, 138
Showing ................................. 137, 225
Menu (on-board computer)
AMG ............................................... 335
Assistance ..................................... 339
Audio ............................................. 334
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
DVD ............................................... 335
Navigation ..................................... 333
Overview of menus ........................331
Service ........................................... 340
Settings ......................................... 341
Telephone ...................................... 338
Trip ................................................ 332
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 118
Menu overview
COMAND ....................................... 111
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 343
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 388
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 180
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
interface) . 180
De-authorizing ............................... 182
External authorization ....................181
Registering (authorizing) ................180
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 425
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 212
Copyright ....................................... 212
Data medium ................................. 211
File systems ................................... 211
Formats ......................................... 212
Selecting a medium .......................208
Multicontour seat ................................ 97
Front .............................................. 238
Multifunction display ........................ 330
Lane recommendations .................154
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 329
Overview .......................................... 34
Multisession CDs ............................... 211Index13
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Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Warning lamp ................................. 376
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting lumbar support ................97
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................416
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 414
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 409
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 410
Service menu (on-board computer) . 340
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 472
Capacities ...................................... 469
Coolant (engine) ............................ 473
Engine oil ....................................... 471
Fuel ................................................ 470
Important safety notes ..................468
Notes ............................................. 468
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 472
Washer fluid ................................... 473
Settings
On-board computer .......................341
Setting the air distribution
COMAND ....................................... 235
Shift ranges ....................................... 278
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 339
Side impact air bag ............................. 45Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 358
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ...........85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 87
Troubleshooting ............................... 88
Skipping back
CD/DVD mode .............................. 209
Skipping forwards
CD/DVD mode .............................. 209
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................76
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................76
Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes ....................72
Malfunction ...................................... 77
Starting the engine ........................269
Snow chains ...................................... 440
Socket ................................................ 390
Dashboard ..................................... 391
Trunk ............................................. 391
SOS
see mbrace
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Sound Mode ....................................... 127
Sound settings .................................. 125
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 464
Storage location ............................ 420
see Emergency spare wheel Index17
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MB info call button ........................394
Remote vehicle locking ..................396
Roadside Assistance button ..........393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............396
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 338
Calling voicemail ............................ 185
Call waiting .................................... 185
Conference connection .................. 185
Ending an active call ......................185
Entering phone numbers ................ 184
Incoming call ................................. 184
Keypad ........................................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) ............338
Number from the phone book ........ 338
Outgoing call ................................. 184
redialing ......................................... 184
Redialing ........................................ 339
Rejecting/ending a call .................338
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187
Single call ...................................... 185
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 185
Toggling ......................................... 185
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 183
Telephone compartment .................. 385
Telephone number Entering ......................................... 184
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 328
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 335
Outside temperature ...................... 329
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) .........................234
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting ........................................... 129
Time format
Setting ........................................... 130
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 336Time zone
Setting ........................................... 130
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....445
Checking manually ........................444
Display message ............................ 369
Maximum ....................................... 444
Notes ............................................. 442
Recommended ............................... 441
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 445
Restarting ...................................... 447
Warning lamp ................................. 381
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................459
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................458
Bar (definition) ............................... 458
Characteristics .............................. 457
Checking ........................................ 438
Definition of terms .........................457
Direction of rotation ......................461
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................460
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 457
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............458
Flat tire .......................................... 421
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 458
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 458
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................458
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......458
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........459
Labeling (overview) ........................453
Load bearing index (definition) ......460
Load index ..................................... 456
Load index (definition) ...................459
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 459
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 459Index19
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Center consoleFunctionPage:Function button for the
radio and CD/DVD/SD
card109
;Back button109=Hazard warning lamps248?Lumbar support237Multicontour seat238AFunction button for the
telephone and navigation
system137
BSwitches COMAND on/off123FunctionPageCAdjusts the volume124DProgrammable button109ETelephone keypad110FRear window roller sunblind389GRetracts the rear seat head
restraints95
HSelects the drive program277ICOMAND controller108Center console35At a glance