Settings MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2011 W164 Owner's Manual

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Folding in/out (automatically) .......102
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Out of position ............................... 102
Setting ........................................... 102
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Storing the parking position ..........103
Exterior view ........................................ 26
F
Filling capacity see Technical data
First-aid kit ......................................... 297
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 305
MOExtended run-flat system .........311
Preparing the vehicle .....................300
Raising the vehicle .........................306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 301
Floormat ............................................. 279
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Fuel Additives ........................................ 359
Notes ............................................. 358
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 358
Refueling ........................................ 151
Specifications ................................ 358
Troubleshooting ............................. 155
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........220
Notes ............................................. 160
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 236
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................153
Opening/closing ............................ 153
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 236
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................321
Engine emergency stop .................322
Fuse allocation chart .....................321
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 321
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 321
Notes ............................................. 320
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................279
Notes ............................................. 276
Opening/closing the garage door ..278
Programming the remote control ...276
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 354
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 292
Glove box ........................................... 257
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 345
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 109
Adding washer fluid .......................286
Notes ............................................. 363
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Misting up ...................................... 110
Setting ........................................... 116
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) .....................95
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................95
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Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
Luxury .............................................. 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
Hill start assist .................................. 142
Hood Closing ........................................... 283
Opening ......................................... 282
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 249
Brakes ........................................... 247
DISTRONIC .................................... 253
Engine diagnostics .........................252
ESP ®
.............................................. 250
Fuel tank ........................................ 252
Reserve fuel ................................... 252
Seat belt ........................................ 248
SRS ................................................ 251
Tire pressure monitor ....................253
Insect protection on the radiator .... 283
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Submenu (on-board computer) ......214
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Emergency lighting ........................111
Manual control ............................... 111
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 61
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 298
Using ............................................. 306
Jump-starting ..................................... 315
K
Key Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 245
Starting the engine ........................141
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 139
Convenience closing feature ............86
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................141
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown ................................... 147, 149
L
Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 214
Level control ...................................... 181
Level control (display message) ...... 237
Level setting Basic settings ................................ 182
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................217
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
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High-beam headlamps ...................109
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 215
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........215
Light sensor (display message) ....... 233
Loading guidelines ............................ 256
Locking Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 230
LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 238
Off-road gear ................................. 194
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 194
Luggage net ....................................... 258
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ......................97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 95
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 231
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Manual drive program ...................... 149
mbrace Call priority .................................... 274
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 271
Important safety notes ..................270
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............275
MB info call button ........................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........272
Self-test ......................................... 271
System .......................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............275
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Memory card (on-board computer) . 212
Memory function ............................... 103
Menu (on-board computer) Additional functions .......................219
AMG ............................................... 209
Audio ............................................. 211
DISTRONIC .................................... 179
DVD ............................................... 212
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation ..................................... 212
Off-road ......................................... 213
Off-road mode ............................... 211
Overview of menus ........................207
Resetting to factory settings ..........213
Settings ......................................... 213
Standard display ............................ 208
Telephone ...................................... 220
Trip computer ................................ 219
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 266
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 311
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....212
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 97
Multifunction display ........................ 206
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 205
Overview .......................................... 30
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................212
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered ..........................53
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 138
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 358
Odometer ........................................... 208
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 191
Differential locks ............................ 196
DSR ............................................... 192
LOW RANGE off-road gear .............194
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 67
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................193
Off-road drive program ..................... 193
On-board computer .......................211
Off-road driving ................................. 167
Important safety instructions ......... 166
Off-road fording ................................. 164
Off-road terrain Off-road ESP .................................... 68
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu .............219
AMG menu ..................................... 209
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu ..................218
Displaying a service message ........287
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 208
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 208
Display messages ..........................222
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 179
Factory settings ............................. 213
Important safety notes ..................204
Instrument cluster submenu ..........214Lighting submenu .......................... 215
Message memory menu ................. 222
Navigation menu ............................ 212
Off-road menu ............................... 213
Off-road mode ............................... 211
Operating video DVD .....................212
Operation ....................................... 205
Overview of menus ........................207
Selecting the language ..................214
Settings menu ............................... 213
Standard display menu ..................208
Telephone menu ............................ 220
Time/Date submenu .....................215
Trip computer menu ......................219
Vehicle submenu ........................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 114
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) .....208
Display ........................................... 204
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................64
P
Paint code number ............................ 355
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 290
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parking ............................................... 158
Parking aid PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Rear view camera .......................... 187
Parking brake .................................... 159
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 232
Parking position Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 103
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 184
Activating/deactivating .................186
Malfunction .................................... 187
Problem ......................................... 187
Range of the sensors .....................185
Trailer towing ................................. 186
Warning display ............................. 185
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Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................218
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................292
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety instructions ...........93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............99
Securing hooks .................................. 260
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 287
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 287
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives ..............360
Brake fluid ..................................... 362
Coolant (engine) ............................ 362
Engine oil ....................................... 361
Filling capacity ............................... 357
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes ..................356
Notes ............................................. 356Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 362
Washer fluid ................................... 363
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........213
On-board computer .......................213
Shift ranges ....................................... 148
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ...........84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Resetting ......................................... 87
Troubleshooting ............................... 87
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........88
Troubleshooting ............................... 89
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................76
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................76
Important safety notes ....................72
Malfunction ...................................... 77
Snow chains ...................................... 165
Socket ................................................ 268
Dashboard ..................................... 268
Front-passenger footwell ...............268
Luggage compartment ...................269
Rear compartment .........................269
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 352
Storage location ............................ 299
Stowing .......................................... 299
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Segments ...................................... 205
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 224
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 140
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display .....................206
Selecting the display ...................... 214
Steering (display message) .............. 244
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting (manually) ........................99
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 205
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety instructions ...........99
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 100
Steering wheel heating ..................100
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 148
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Glove box ....................................... 257
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 257
Center console (rear) .....................258
Cup holders ................................... 265
Important safety information .........256
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 218
Instrument cluster .........................214
Lighting .......................................... 215
Time/Date ..................................... 215
Vehicle ........................................... 217
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 266Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
T
Tachometer ........................................ 204
Tailgate Display message ............................ 244
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety guidelines .............80
Limiting the opening angle ...............83
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 354
ML 350 .......................................... 364
ML 350 4MATIC ............................. 364
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC ...............363
ML 550 4MATIC ............................. 364
ML 63 AMG ................................... 365
Tires/wheels ................................. 347
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 274
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 271
Important safety notes ..................270
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............275
MB info call button ........................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........272
Self-test ......................................... 271
System .......................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............275
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 220
Display message ............................ 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............220
Number from the phone book ........ 221
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call .................221
Telephone compartment .................. 257
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Total load limit (definition) .............347
Traction ......................................... 339
Traction (definition) .......................346
Tread wear ..................................... 339
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................347
Uniform tire quality classification
standards (definition) .....................344
Unladen weight (definition) ............345
Wear indicator (definition) .............347
Wheel rim (definition) ....................345
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 324
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........317
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 198
Towing away
Installing the towing eye ................318
Removing the towing eye ...............319
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 198
Decoupling ..................................... 200
Display message ............................ 230
Power supply ................................. 201
Towing ........................................... 199
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 200
Trailer towing .................................... 147
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
ESP ®
................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Transfer case ..................................... 151
Transmission position display ......... 145
Transmission positions .................... 146
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 171
Driving downhill ............................. 171
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 170
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ......220Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83
Turn signal (display message) ......... 230
Turn signals ....................................... 109
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 347
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 266
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Emergency release ..........................80
Equipment ....................................... 19
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Loading .......................................... 334
Lowering ........................................ 310
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking up ..................................... 159
Raising ........................................... 306
Reporting problems .........................22
Towing away .................................. 317
Tow-starting ................................... 317
Transporting .................................. 319
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 355
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 298
Video (DVD) ........................................ 212
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 212
VIN ...................................................... 355
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Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display206;COMAND APS; see the
separate operating
instructions=~6Makes/accepts or rejects/
ends a call
220
WXSelects submenus in the
Settings menu
213
Changes valuesAdjusts the volumeOperates RACETIMER in
AMG vehicles
209
?Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsFunctionPage?VUSelects a menu: scrolls
back and forth
207
ASwitches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions&*Scrolls back and forth
within a menu
207
30Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance
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Center consoleFunctionPage:COMAND APS; see the
separate operating
instructions
;Seat heating97=Seat ventilation98?PARKTRONIC184ALevel control181B42 indicator
lamp (USA only)42
42 indicator
lamp (Canada only)48
CStowage compartment256DATA indicator lamp69FunctionPageEESP®66FSelects ADS settings184GDSR192HHazard warning lamps109IOffroad program193AMG vehicles: selects the
drive program147
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of having to swerve to avoid an obstacle at
a speed above 85 mph (140 km/h).
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R on vehicles with memory functions: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an
unfavorable position under accident
conditions.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains.
R on vehicles with sliding sunroof: if the
vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof closes so
that only a small gap remains.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pretensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:XMove the backrest or the seat back slightly
until the belt pretensioning is reduced.
The locking mechanism releases.GWarning
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
More information about belt adjustment, a
convenience function integrated into PRE-
SAFE ®
, can be found in the "Belt adjustment"
section ( Y page 56).
NECK-PRO head restraints
The NECK-PRO head restraints increase
protection to the driver's and front-
passenger's head and neck. To this end, the
head restraints on the driver's and front-
passenger seats are moved forwards and
upwards in the event of a rear-end collision of
a certain severity. This provides better head
support.GWarning
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide.
GWarning
Only use seat covers/head restraint covers
that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your model.
Using seat covers and head restraint covers
other than those recommended can prevent/
impair the triggering of NECK-PRO head
restraints and/or the deployment of side
impact air bags in the front.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints have been
triggered in an accident, you must reset the
NECK-PRO head restraints on the driver’s and
front-passenger seat ( Y page 53).
Otherwise, the additional protection will not
be available in the event of another rear-end
collision. You can recognize when NECK-PRO
head restraints have been triggered by the
fact that they have moved forwards and can
no longer be adjusted.
GWarning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
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