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vehicle rolling away unintentionally. There is a
risk of an accident.
Wait until the transfer case shift process is
completed.
Do not turn off the engine while changing gear
and do not shift the automatic transmission
to another position.
General notes
:LOW RANGE off-road gear button
;LOW RANGE off-road gear indicator lamp
HIGH RANGEPosition for all normal on-
road driving conditions
LOW RANGEOff-road position for driv-
ing off-road and fording
The transmission ratio
between the engine and
wheels is only approx-
imately one third of that in
the HIGH RANGE road
position. Drive torque is
thus proportionately
higher.
Do not use LOW RANGE:
Ron slippery road surfa-
ces, e.g. in the case of
slush
Ron snow or ice-covered
roads
Rif you have mounted
snow chains to your
vehicle
The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in
driving off-road and when fording. When LOW
RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance
characteristics and the gearshifting charac-
teristics of the automatic transmission are
adapted for this purpose.
Further information about "Driving off-road"
(
Ypage 198). You will find information about
driving safety systems in conjunction with
LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section
(
Ypage 68).
From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE
!Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in position N
Ryou are driving at a speed below
40 km/h
XPress LOW RANGE button:.
Indicator lamp ;flashes.
When the gear change is complete, indica- tor lamp ;lights up. LOW RANGE indica-
tor appears in the multifunction display and
in the status indicator.
While indicator lamp ;is flashing, you can
cancel the gear change by pressing LOW
RANGE button :again.
iYou cannot activate LOW RANGE if the
SPORT drive program is activated. The
LOW RANGE Not in Drive Program
"Sport"message then appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
From LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE
!Only change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in position N
Ryou are driving at a speed below
70 km/h
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Driving and parking

XPress LOW RANGE button:.
Indicator lamp ;flashes.
When the gear change is complete, indica- tor lamp ;goes out. In the multifunction
display, the LOW RANGE Off
message
appears and status indicator =goes out.
While indicator lamp ;is flashing, you can
cancel the gear change by pressing LOW
RANGE button :again.
Driving systems261
Driving and parking
Z

Messages in the multifunction display
If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed in
the multifunction display:
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
LOW RANGE Max.
Speed 40 km/h
You have been driving faster than 40 km/h. Additionally, the indi-
cator lamp on the button in the center console blinks.
XDrive more slowly to carry out the gear change process.
LOWRANGEShiftto
Position N Briefly
The transmission is in positionDand you are driving at below
40 km/h.
XShift the transmission to Nto complete the gear change proc-
ess.
LOWRANGEShifting
Canceled Please
Reactivate
The gear change process was not carried out.
XEnsure that all gear change conditions are fulfilled and carry out the gear change process again.
LOW RANGE Stop
ApplyParkingBrake
A warning tone also sounds. The gear change process has not been
completed. LOW RANGE is in the neutral position. There is no
connection between the engine and the drive wheels.
!Do not drive any further. You could otherwise damage the
vehicle's drive train.
XStop the vehicle. Take into account the road and traffic condi-
tions when doing this.
XDepress the electric parking brake (Ypage 190).
XCarry out the gear change process again.
If the gear change process has been carried out, the LOW
RANGE
Stop Apply Parking Brakemessage disappears.
ON&OFFROAD menu in the COMAND
display (vehicles with the ON&OFF-
ROAD package)You can display some driving systems, driving
programs and additional information in the
COMAND display.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that COMAND is activated, see
the separate COMAND operating instruc-
tions.
XPress function button :.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display:
RLevel control
RSteering angle
RVehicle's angle of inclination
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Driving and parking

Useful information............................272
Important safety notes .....................272
Displays and operation .....................272
Menus and submenus ......................275
Display messages ............................. 290
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................324
271
On-board computer and displays

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 29).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The
operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do
so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop. The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul-
tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all
times.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (
Ypage 35).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 35).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If you turn the light switch to Ã,Tor
L, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
iThe light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Speedometer with segments
The speedometer is divided into segments
only on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Ypage 205):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
RDISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front
that is driving at a slower speed than the
stored speed:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
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On-board computer and displays

Tachometer
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature
display indicates the temperature measured
and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul-
tifunction display (
Ypage 275).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Coolant temperature display
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.
!A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(
Ypage 35). Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Displays an doperation273
On-boa rd computer and displays
Z

Left control panel
=
;RCalls up the menu and menu bar
9
:Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a submenu or function
RIn theAudiomenu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number
9
:Press and hold:
RIn the Audiomenu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open
aRConfirms the selection or display
message
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
RIn the Audiomenu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station
Right control panel
~RRejects or ends a call
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
6RMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory
W
XRAdjusts the volume
8RMute
?RVehicles with Audio 20:
Switches on voice-operated con-
trol for navigation (see manufac-
turer's operating instructions)
RVehicles with COMAND:
Switches on the Voice Control
System (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
Back button
%Press briefly:
RBack
RSwitches off the Voice Control
System (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
RHides display messages or calls
up the last Trip
menu function
used
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
%Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display in
the Trip
menu
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On-board computer and displays

Multifunction display
:Permanent display: outside temperature
or speed (
Ypage 283)
;Time
=Text field
?Menu bar
ADrive program (Ypage 174)
BTransmission position (Ypage 174)
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 sec-
onds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
iYou can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND (see the separate operat-
ing instructions).
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
Z Gearshift recommendation when
shifting manually (
Ypage 178)
XjY Active Parking Assist
(
Ypage 227)
CRUISE
Cruise control (Ypage 202)
LOW
RANGE
LOW RANGE off-road gear
(
Ypage 259) _
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(
Ypage 134)
¤ ECO start/stop function
(
Ypage 169)
ë HOLD function (
Ypage 217)
DSR
Downhill speed regulation
(
Ypage 257)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to call up the menu bar and select a
menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(
Ypage 273).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
RTripmenu (Ypage 275)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(
Ypage 277)
RAudiomenu (Ypage 278)
RTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 279)
RDriveAssistmenu (assistance)
(
Ypage 281)
RServmenu (Ypage 283)
RSett.menu (settings) (Ypage 283)
RON&OFFROADmenu (Ypage 287)
RAMGmenu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
(
Ypage 287)
Trip menu
Standard display
Menus and submenus275
On-board computer and displays
Z

XPress and hold the%button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
menu with
trip odometer :and odometer ;
appears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
:Distance
;Driving time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
menu.
XPress the9or: button to select
From Start
or From Reset.
The values in the From Start
submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, while
the values in the From Reset
submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (
Ypage 277).
The From Start
trip computer is automati-
cally reset if:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The From Reset
trip computer is automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 miles.
ECO display
The ECO display is not available for
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
menu.
XPress the9or: button to select
ECO DISPLAY
.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see (
Ypage 193).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles, the menu only
displays the approximate range.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
menu.
XPress the9or: button to select
approximate range and current fuel con-
sumption.
The approximate range that can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, a vehicle being refu-
eled C appears instead of approximate
range.
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On-board computer and displays

Digital speedometer
XPress the= or; buttonon th esteer -
in g whee lto selec tth eTri p
menu.
XPress th e9 or: buttonto selec tth e
digita lspeedometer.
A gear shift recommendation Zcan also
appear.
Observ eth einformation on gearshift rec -
ommendation Zwhen shiftin gmanually
(
Ypage 178).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles : agearshift rec -
ommendation is shown in th estatus bar of
th emultifunction display and no tin th edig-
ital speedometer display.
Resetting value s
XPress the= or; buttonon th esteer -
in g whee lto selec tth eTri p
menu.
XPress th e9 or: buttonto selec tth e
function that you wish to reset .
XPress thea button.
XPress th e: buttonto selec tYesand
press th ea buttonto confirm .
You can reset th evalues of th efollowing func-
tions:
RTrip odometer
R"From Start "trip compute r
R"From Reset" trip compute r
RECOdisplay
iIf you reset th evalues in th eEC Odisplay,
th evalues in th e"From start "trip compute r
are also reset .If you reset th evalues in th e
"From start "trip computer, th evalues in
th eEC Odisplay are also reset .
Navigation systemmenu
Displaying navigation instructions
In th eNav imenu, th emultifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
Observ eth eadditional information on navi-
gation in th eseparat eCOMAN Doperatin g
instructions.
XSwitc hon COMAN D(se eth eseparat e
operatin ginstructions).
XPress th e= or; buttonon th esteer -
in g whee lto selec tth eNav i
menu.
Route guidance not active
:Direction of trave l
;Currentroad
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
:Distanc eto th edestination
;Distanc eto th enext chang eof direction
=Curren troad
?"Follow th eroad's course" symbol
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On-board computer and displays
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