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about various special offers at your
workshop.
Rmonthly status informatione-mail on oil
level,air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc. If applicable,you willreceive
information on special offers in the e-mail.
USA only:this information can alsobe
called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Ypage27).
Information on RoadsideAssistance
(Ypage23).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system. To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
Aroute can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet.
Each route can include up to 20 way points.
Oncearoute has been received by the
navigation system, you will see the name>hasbeensavedtomemorycard.
Do you want to start route
guidance?message in the COMAND display.
The route is saved to the SD memory card.
XTo startrouteguidance:selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
iIf you selectNo,the saved route can be
called up later via the navigation menu.
XSelectStart.
Route guidance is started.
iDownloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND.
You can find further information in the
separate COMAND Operating Instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle. If this
selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle, a
message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance center. The Customer Assistance
center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The data which is sent to the Customer
Assistance Center contains the following
information:
Rthe location where the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe selected speed limit which was
exceeded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the
boundaries of the selected areas. You can
select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The area can be determined as eitheracircle
orapolygon withamaximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas
simultaneously. Different settings are
possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service
representative that you wish to activate geo
fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
298Features
Stowage and features

The battery and the cover of the positive
terminal clamp must be installed securely
during operation.
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling
batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and smokingare
prohibited when handling the
battery. Avoid creatingsparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing,
especially gloves, apron and
faceguard.
Rinse any acid spills immediately
with clear water. Contact a
physician if necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use batteries
which have been tested and approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.These
batteries provide increased impact
protection to prevent vehicle occupants from
suffering acid burns should the battery be
damaged in the event of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the
maximum possible service life, it must always
be sufficiently charged.
The vehicle battery, like other batteries, can
discharge over time if you do not use the
vehicle. In this case, have the battery
disconnected ataqualified specialist
workshop. You can also charge the battery
withacharger recommended by Mercedes-
Benz.Contactaqualified specialist workshop
for further information.
Have the battery condition of charge checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly
for short trips or if you leave it standingidle
foralengthy period. Consultaqualified
specialist workshop if you wish to leave your
vehicle parked foralong period of time.
iRemove the SmartKey if you park the
vehicle and do not require any electrical
consumers. The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
iIf the power supply has been interrupted,
e.g. if you reconnect the battery, you will
have to:
Rset the clock.Information on setting the
clock can be found in the separate
operating instructions.
On vehicles with COMAND and a
navigation system, the clock is set
automatically.
Rreset the function for folding the exterior
mirrors in/out automatically, by folding
the mirrors out once (Ypage 110).
Charging the battery
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean overabattery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There isarisk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
324Battery (vehicle)
Breakdown assistance