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Coolant temperature gauge
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!If the coolant temperature is too high, a dis-
play message is shown.
If the coolant temperature display is in the
area marked in red, do not continue driving.
Otherwise, the engine will be damaged.
The coolant temperature gage is in the instru-
ment cluster on the right-hand side (
Ypage 32).
Under normal operating conditions and at the
correct coolant level, the gauge may rise to the
H marking.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
:Multifunction display
;Switches on the Voice Control System (see
the separate operating instructions)
=Right control panel
?Left control panel
ABack button
XTo activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (
Ypage 105).
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Left control panel
=
;RCalls up the menu and menu bar
9
:Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a submenu or function
RIn the Audiomenu: selects the
previous or next station, when the
preset list or station list is active,
or an audio track or video scene
RIn the Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone num-
ber
9
:Press and hold:
RIn the Audiomenu: selects a pre-
set list or a station list in the
desired frequency range or an
audio track or video scene using
rapid scrolling
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open
aRConfirms a selection/display mes-
sage
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing the selected number
Right control panel
~RRejects or ends a call
RExits phone book/redial memory
6RMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory
W
XRAdjusts the volume
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8RMute
?RSwitches on the Voice Control Sys-
tem (see the separate operating
instructions)
Back button
%Press briefly:
RBack
RSwitches off the Voice Control
System
RHides display messages/calls up
the lastTripmenu function used
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
%Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display in the
Tripmenu
Multifunction display
:Transmission position (Ypage 112)
;Drive program (Ypage 115)
=Text field
?Menu bar
ATime
BOutside temperature or speed
(Ypage 168)
CTransfer case position (Ypage 149)
XTo display menu bar ?: press the=
or ; button on the steering wheel.
If you do not press the buttons any longer,
menu bar ?is faded out after a few seconds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or sub-
menu and display messages.
Set the time using the multimedia system; see
the Digital Operator's Manual.
The following messages may appear in the mul-
tifunction display:
Z Shift recommendation (
Ypage 117)
CRUISE
Cruise control (Ypage 133)
è ECO start/stop function
(
Ypage 107)
LOW
RANGETransfer case position (Ypage 149)
ë HOLD function (
Ypage 142)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Using the=or; button on the steering
wheel, open the menu bar.
Operating the on-board computer (
Ypage 161).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
RTripmenu (Ypage 163)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(Ypage 164)
RAudiomenu (Ypage 165)
RTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 166)
RDriveAssistmenu (assistance)
(Ypage 167)
RServ.menu (Ypage 167)
RSett.menu (settings) (Ypage 168)
RAMGmenu in Mercedes-AMG vehicles
(Ypage 171)
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Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairments to the display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during an active call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the control panel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the main menu of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the main menu: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the main
menu of the current operating mode.
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Favorites button
You can assign predefinedfunction susin gth e
g favorite sbutto nand call them up by press-
ing th ebutto n (
Ypage 205).
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up :press th eg buttonon th econ-
troller .
XSelect afavorite ,e.g. Vehicl e.
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo exit :press th eg buttonagain .
Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites
XPress th eg button.
XSlide6thecontroller.
XSelec tReassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelec t acategory.
The favorite sare displayed.
XSelec t afavorite .
XTo add th efavorite to th edesired position ,
tur nand press th econtroller.
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorites
You can add climat econtrol as afavorite ,for
example.
XSelec tVehicl eQVehicle Settings.
XPress and hold th eg buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAd d a favorite to th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle when driving ,you may be distracte dfrom
th etraffic situation .You could also lose con-
trol of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible ,park th evehicl epayin gattention
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydriving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Further information can be foun din th eDigital
Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav iQNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XSlide6thecontroller.
XSelec tOption sQRout eSettings.
Notes for rout etypes:
REco Route
RDynami cTraffi cRoute
Traffic report son th erout efor th erout eguid-
anc eare taken int oaccoun t(not available in
all countries).
RDynami cTRF .Route After Reques t
You can decide whether or no tcurren ttraffic
report sshould be included in th erout ecal-
culation (not available in all countries).
RCalculate Alternative Routes
Differen troutes are bein gcalculated. In order
to do so, instead of Start,select th emen u
item Continue.
XTo avoid/use route options: selectAvoid
Option s.
XSelect arout eoption .
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phone, change the device name (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
Book Access Profile) and MAP (M essage
Access Profile) Bluetooth
®profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect:
RPhone book
RCall lists
RText messages and e-mail
iFurther information on suitable mobile
phones can be found at: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
iIn the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Searching for and authorizing (connect-
ing) a mobile phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-
media system for the first time, you will need to
search for the phone and then authorize (con-
nect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, author-ization either takes place by means of Secure
Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. The
multimedia system automatically makes the
procedure that is relevant for your mobile phone
available. The mobile phone is always connec-
ted automatically after authorization. Further
information on using a mobile phone with the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to the
multimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system:
XSelect Tel/®QConn.DeviceQSearch for PhonesQStartSearch.
The available mobile phones are displayed. Symbols in the device list
Sym-
bolExplanation
ÏNew mobile phone found, not yet
authorized.
ÑMobile phone is authorized, but is
not connected.
#Mobile phone is authorized and
connected.
Connecting a mobile phone
Authorization using Secure Simple Pairing:
XSelect mobile phone.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone.
XIf codes match:
selectYeson the multimedia
system.
XConfirm code on the mobile phone. Depend-
ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the
connection to the multimedia system and for
the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®profiles. The
prompt to confirm may take up to two
minutes to be displayed (see the manufactur-
er's operating instructions).
XIf the codes are different: selectNoon the
multimedia system.
The process is canceled.
Repeat authorization.
Authorization by entering a passkey (passcode):
XSelect the Bluetooth®name of the mobile
phone.
The input menu for the passkey is displayed.
XChoose a one to sixteen-digit number combi- nation as a passkey.
XEnter the passkey on the multimedia system.
XPress ¬to confirm.
XEnter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used,
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
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Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
appropriate media mode must already be turned
on. Further information on media mode (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
(Ypage 208)
RCD
RDVD video
RSD cards
Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on single CD/DVD drive or DVD
changer (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Selecting using the device list
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of children. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
!If you are no longer using the SD card, you
should remove it and store it outside the vehi-
cle. High temperatures can damage the card.
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is located on the control panel.
XInsert the SD card into the SD card slot until
the SD card engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face down.
Removing an SD card
XPress the SD card.
The SD card is ejected.
XRemove the SD card.
Connecting USB devices
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 208).
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Specifying and sending the destination
address
XGo to the website http://maps.google.com
and enter a destination address into the entry
field.
XTo send the destination address to the e-
mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the web-
site.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address will
be sent to your vehicle.
XWhen the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified when
setting up your mbrace account into the cor-
responding field.
XClick "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the
website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 105).
The transmitted destination address is loaded
into the vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking whether
navigation should be started.
XSelect Yesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book.
If you have sent more than one destination
address, each individual destination must be
confirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the same
order as the order in which they were sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with
mbrace and activated mbrace accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will be
sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a
replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote unlocking
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is availa-
ble if the relevant mobile phone network is avail-
able and a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
XReturn to your vehicle at the time agreed upon
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion
Rtelephone applications (e.g. for iPhone®,
Android™)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Vehicle remote closing
The vehicle remote closing feature can be used
when you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely locked
within four days of the ignition being turned off.
After this time, remote closing may be delayed
by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle
can no longer be locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
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Information on Roadside Assistance
(Ypage 25).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer and
save predefined routes in the navigation sys-
tem.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a
customer service representative or under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points.
Once a route has been received by the naviga-
tion system, you will see theDo
youwanttostart route guidance? DestinationReceived destination has been savedin "Previous destinations".message on
the multimedia system display.
The route is saved.
XTo start route guidance: selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the dis-
play.
If you select No
, the saved route can be called
up later in the navigation menu.
XSelect Start.
Route guidance starts.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called up
again.
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 Assis-
tance 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 you receive contains the following
information:
Rthe location where the speed limit was excee-
ded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was excee-
ded
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 either a circle or
a polygon with a maximum of ten corners. You
can specify up to ten areas simultaneously. Dif-
ferent settings are possible for each area.
These settings can be called up under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an Info call and
notify the customer service representative that
you wish to activate geo-fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by text
message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehicle's
panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds
and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on
the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten sec-onds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off.
Brush guard (USA only)
If the brush guard has to be removed, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Garage door opener
General notes
You can use the HomeLink®garage door opener
integrated into the rear-view mirror to operate
up to three different gate/garage door opener
systems.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated garage
door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service
Center.
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