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Rear ............................................... 263
Setting ........................................... 261
Setting the center air vents ...........262
Setting the side air vents ...............262
Stowage compartment ..................262
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 155
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 233
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 337
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........68
Ashtray ............................................... 393
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm ....................68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................342
Display message ............................ 366
Function/notes ............................. 316
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 195
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................205
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Safety notes .................................. 204
Setting the audio format ................211
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 211
Video DVD ..................................... 229
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 336Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 361
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 271
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 270
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 245
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............277
Changing gear ............................... 276
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................273
Display message ............................ 374
Driving tips .................................... 276
Emergency running mode ..............280
Kickdown ....................................... 276
Manual drive program ....................279
Problem (malfunction) ...................280
Program selector button ................277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Shift ranges ................................... 278
Starting the engine ........................268
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......277
Transmission position display ........275
Transmission positions ..................275
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 280
Autostore ........................................... 197
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 223
Switching to ................................... 223
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................224
Setting the volume and sound .......230
Showing/hiding the menu .............230
Switching to ................................... 230
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 391
Balance, adjusting ............................. 125
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
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Daytime running lampsDisplay message ............................ 361
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 343
Switching on/off (switch) ..............245
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ...........233
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............233
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ...................156
Entering a destination by address .. 138
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 144
Entering an intermediate stop .......145
Entering a point of interest ............147
Saving ............................................ 163
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 143
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 143
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 165
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 141
Previous destinations ....................165
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 184
Digital speedometer ......................... 334
Digital TV see TV
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Selecting the design ......................127
Settings ......................................... 127
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 419
Displaying the arrival time ............... 156
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 156
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....346
Driving systems ............................. 366
Engine ............................................ 362
General notes ................................ 346
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........346
Lights ............................................. 359
Safety systems .............................. 347
Service interval display ..................413
SmartKey ....................................... 376Tires ............................................... 372
Vehicle ........................................... 374
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
Distance recorder ............................. 334
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 385
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 300
Display message ............................ 370
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Driving tips .................................... 300
Function/notes ............................. 292
Important safety notes ..................292
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 298
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Dolby Digital ...................................... 126
Doors Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 375
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................80
Power closing feature ......................81
Drinking and driving ......................... 286
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 277
Manual ........................................... 279
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................414
Symmetrical low beam ..................244Index9

Driving safety systemsABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic brake force distribution ...65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 64
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ...........61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 66
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................321
Active Body Control .......................305
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 321
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............324
AIRMATIC ...................................... 303
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................316
Cruise control ................................ 290
Display message ............................ 366
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 292
HOLD function ............................... 302
Night View Assist Plus ...................317
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 306
Rear view camera .......................... 314
Spotlight function .......................... 317
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................276
Brakes ........................................... 287
Break-in period .............................. 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
Downhill gradient ........................... 287
Drinking and driving .......................286
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Driving in winter ............................. 290
Driving on flooded roads ................289
Driving on wet roads ......................289
Exhaust check ............................... 287
Fuel ................................................ 286
General .......................................... 286
Hydroplaning ................................. 289
Icy road surfaces ........................... 290Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 288
Pedals ............................................ 286
Snow chains .................................. 445
Symmetrical low beam ..................244
Wet road surface ........................... 287
DVD
Changer ......................................... 204
Copy protection ............................. 213
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............209
Handling ........................................ 173
Inserting ........................................ 204
Notes on discs ............................... 213
Selecting a media type ..................208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
DVD audio
Operation using the on-board
computer ....................................... 337
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................232
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................232
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 349
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO function ...................................... 231
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................271
General information .......................270
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
10Index

Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 269
PULSE see Massage function (PULSE)
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 338
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................344
Display message ............................ 369
Radio
HD Radio™ .................................... 199
Selecting a station .................196, 336
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Storing stations ............................. 197
Switching on .................................. 195
Switching wavebands ....................196
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 406
Read-aloud function .......................... 158
Reading lamp ..................................... 249
Real-time traffic reports ................... 158
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................263
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................418
Function/notes ............................. 314
Rear-view mirror ............................... 101
Rear window blind ............................ 393
see Rear window roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................260
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 260
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 184
Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................280
Refueling process ..........................281
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................402
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 365
Warning lamp ................................. 384
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 134
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 134
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 261
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 361
Road map see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 393
Rear window (COMAND) ................231
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 421
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 480
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route (navigation)
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 156
Route overview .............................. 156
Selecting an alternative route ........155
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 136
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 136
Starting calculation ........................140
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 153
Continuing ..................................... 15318Index

MB info call button ........................398
Remote vehicle locking ..................401
Roadside Assistance button ..........397
Search & Send ............................... 400
Self-test ......................................... 396
System .......................................... 395
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............401
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................183
Accepting a call ............................. 340
Adjusting the volume for calls .......124
Basic menu (Bluetooth ®
interface) ....................................... 182
Calling (outgoing call) ....................184
Calling voicemail ............................ 185
Conference connection .................. 185
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................179
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......182
Ending an active call ......................185
Entering a number .........................184
External authorization
(Bluetooth ®
) ................................... 181
Function restrictions ......................178
General notes ................................ 177
Keypad ........................................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) ............340
Number from the phone book ........ 341
Operating options ..........................178
Overview of functions ....................185
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 183
Redialing ................................ 184, 341
Rejecting/ending a call .................340
Rejecting a call .............................. 183
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 185
Safety notes .................................. 177
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 185
Toggling ......................................... 185
Using the telephone ....................... 183
see Bluetooth ®

see Call lists
Television
see TV Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 330
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 337
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 337
Outside temperature ...................... 331
Setting (climate control) ................259
Setting (COMAND) .........................235
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting summer/standard time .....129
Setting the format .........................128
Setting the time ............................. 128
Setting the time/date format ........128
Setting the time zone ..................... 129
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 338
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....449
Checking manually ........................449
Display message ............................ 372
Maximum ....................................... 448
Notes ............................................. 447
Recommended ............................... 445
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 449
Restarting ...................................... 451
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................464
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................463
Bar (definition) ............................... 462
Characteristics .............................. 462
Checking ........................................ 443
Definition of terms .........................462
Direction of rotation ......................466
Display message ............................ 372
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................465
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 461
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............46222Index

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 463
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 463
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................463
Important safety notes ..................442
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......463
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........464
Labeling (overview) ........................458
Load bearing index (definition) ......465
Load index ..................................... 461
Load index (definition) ...................464
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 463
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 464
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 464
Maximum tire load .........................456
Maximum tire load (definition) .......464
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 464
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 464
Replacing ....................................... 465
Service life ..................................... 443
Sidewall (definition) .......................464
Speed rating (definition) ................463
Storing ........................................... 466
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 462
Temperature .................................. 458
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 465
Tire bead (definition) ......................464
Tire pressure (definition) ................464
Tire pressures (recommended) ......463
Tire size (data) ............................... 466
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 459
Tire tread ....................................... 443
Tire tread (definition) .....................464
Total load limit (definition) .............465
Traction ......................................... 457
Traction (definition) .......................465
Tread wear ..................................... 457Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 457
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................463
Unladen weight (definition) ............464
Wear indicator (definition) .............465
Wheel rim (definition) ....................463
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........435
Installing the towing eye ................435
Removing the towing eye ...............436
With the rear axle raised ................436
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......436
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............437
Important safety notes ..................435
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 208
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 124
Traffic jam function ........................... 155
Traffic jam message see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report ..................161
Switching on/off ........................... 158
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 437
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 125
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 420
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 334
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 334
Resetting (on-board computer) ......335
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................85
Important safety guidelines .............82
Limiting the opening angle ............. 235Index23

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to: http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov .
Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
( Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your
vehicle is equipped with mbrace 1
, data is
transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consent of the vehicle owner
R on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
R for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales
and service organizations
R as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please observe the mbrace 1
purchase
agreement for further details on the recording
and transfer of data by this system.1 The system is called TELE AID in Canada.30Introduction

Instrument cluster
Displays
FunctionPage:Coolant temperature330;Fuel gauge=PARKTRONIC306?Multifunction display332SpeedometerATransmission position275BTachometer331CDrive program277DParking Guidance310FunctionPageEUnit of measurement for
the speedometer
344
FOutside temperature331GAdditional speedometer344HHOLD function302Ä PRE-SAFE ®
Brake66IAdaptive Highbeam Assist248Active Lane Keeping Assist324ATTENTION ASSIST316Instrument cluster33At a glance

This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Important notes on the use of KEYLESS-
GO
R The KEYLESS-GO key can be used like a
conventional key.
R You can combine KEYLESS-GO functions
with those of a conventional key, e.g.
unlock with KEYLESS-GO and lock with the
& button.
R Always carry your KEYLESS-GO key on your
person.
R Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:
- electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
- metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
This can affect the functionality of
KEYLESS-GO.
R When locking and unlocking using
KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the
SmartKey and the corresponding door
handle must not exceed 3 ft (1 m).
R If the vehicle is parked for more than
72 hours, the KEYLESS-GO function is
deactivated. Pull the outer door handle and
switch on the ignition to reactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function.
R If the KEYLESS-GO key is removed from the
vehicle, it is possible that the system may
not recognize the SmartKey. The vehicle
can then not be locked or started using
KEYLESS-GO.
R If the KEYLESS-GO key has been removed
from the vehicle, e.g. if a passenger leaves
the vehicle with a KEYLESS-GO key:
- if the start/stop button is pressed or if
an attempt is made to lock the vehicle
with the locking button on the outer door
handle, the Key Not Detected message
appears in the multifunction display
- when the engine is running, the red Key
Not Detected message appears in the
multifunction display as you pull away.
Find the KEYLESS-GO key and change its
position in the vehicle. Carry the
KEYLESS-GO key in your shirt pocket, for
example.
R If you have started the engine with the
Start/Stop button, you can switch it off
again by:
- pressing the Start/Stop button again
- inserting the KEYLESS-GO key into the
ignition lock if the vehicle is stationary
and the automatic transmission is in park
position P.
R You could unlock the vehicle by mistake if
the distance between the KEYLESS-GO key
and the vehicle is less than 3 ft (1 m) and:
- an exterior door handle is hit by a water
jet
or
- you clean an exterior door handle.
R Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is
a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.74SmartKeyOpening/closing

XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress button = for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.XUse adjustment button ; to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
i You can also store the parking position
using memory button M : .
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use
adjustment button ; to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position which
allows you to see the rear wheel and
the curb.XPress memory button M : and one of
the arrows on adjustment button ;
within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the
exterior mirror does not move.
If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
settingXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side with the corresponding
button ( Y page 100).XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
R about ten seconds after you have
disengaged reverse gear
R if you press button ? for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side
Memory function
Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R seat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar
region
R active multicontour seat: activated/
deactivated
R multicontour seat: the side bolsters of the
seat cushion and the backrest as well as
the contour of the backrest in the lumbar
and shoulder regions
R driver's side: steering wheel position
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides
GWARNING
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function while
102Memory functionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors