center console MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2014 W166 Owner's Manual

Car wash (care)
................................. 370
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 270
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 37
Uppe rsection .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........80
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 132
High-beam headlamps ...................131
Important safety notes ..................129
Low-beam headlamps ....................130
Overview of bul btypes .................. 129
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 130
Side marker lamps .........................131
Standing lamps (front) ...................131
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................65
Rea rdoors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 346
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 373
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 374
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 142
Controlling automatically ...............146
Cooling with aird ehumidification..145
Defrosting the windows .................150
Defrosting the windshield ..............149
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Important safety notes ..................138
Indicator lamp ................................ 146
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control ..............144 Maximum cooling
.......................... 149
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............141
Overview of systems ......................138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 146
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 151
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 142
Refrigerant ..................................... 451
Refrigerant filling capacity .............452
Setting the aird istribution.............148
Setting the airflow .........................148
Setting the airv ents...................... 152
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 147
Setting the temperature ................147
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 151
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Switching residual hea ton/off ......151
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 150
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 149
Coat hooks ......................................... 340
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISIO NPREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/note s.............................. 69
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu .....................252
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 375
Combination switch ..........................123
Combine dcargo cover and net ........339
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 266
Convenience closing feature ..............95
Convenience opening feature ............95
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 367
Display message ............................ 298
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Important safety notes ..................450
Temperature (on-board computer) .278 Index
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Temperature gauge ........................ 263
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ............................. 125
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activating ....................................... 192
Activatio ncondition s..................... 192
Cruise control leve r....................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 309
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes ..................192
Storing and maintaining current
spee d............................................. 192
Cu p holder
Center console .............................. 344
Important safety notes ..................343
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 344
Temperature controlle d................. 344
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...28
Customer Relations Department .......28 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 274
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF Adding ........................................... 177
Display message ............................ 301Filling capacity
............................... 448
Important safety notes ..................447
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 275
Interior lighting .............................. 276
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel ................................................. .446
Differential locks (display message) 303
Digital speedometer .........................267
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa ymessages
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 368
Calling up (on-board computer) .....282
Driving systems ............................. 301
Engine ............................................ 298
General notes ................................ 282
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........282
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 315
Lights ............................................ .295
Safety systems .............................. 283
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 310
Vehicle .......................................... .312
Distance recorder ............................. 266
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....328
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................272
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 328
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 196
Activation conditions .....................196
Cruise control leve r....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 200
Display message ............................ 307
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 201
Driving tips .................................... 201
Function/notes ............................. 194
Important safety notes ..................195
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 199
Warning lamp ................................. 328 8
Index

Checkin
gthe battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............96
Convenience opening feature ..........95
Display message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking .......80
Important safety notes ....................80
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) .................157
Problem (malfunction) .....................85
Starting the engine ........................159
Snow chains
Information .................................... 401
Snow drive program ....................... 245
Sockets
Center console .............................. 347
General notes ................................ 347
Luggage compartment ...................348
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 348
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 63
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 267
In the Instrument cluster .........33, 263
Segments ...................................... 264
Selecting the unit of measurement 274
see Instrument cluster
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 291
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 297
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 76
Steering (display message) ..............314Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). ..................112
Adjusting (manually). .....................111
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264
Cleaning ......................................... 376
Important safety notes ..................111
Paddle shifters ............................... 169
Steering wheel heating ..................112
Storing settings (memory function) 117
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........169
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 279
Stowage areas ................................... 332
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 334
Center console .............................. 334
Cuph olders ................................... 343
Eyeglasses compartment ...............334
Glove box ...................................... .333
Important safety information .........333
Stowage net ................................... 335
Stowage net ....................................... 335
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................334
Summer tires ..................................... 400
Sun visor ............................................ 345
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 275
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........279
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 151
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............76 T
Tachometer ........................................ 264
Tailgate Display message ............................ 313
Emergency unlocking .......................93
Important safety notes ....................8918
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
23 Z

Dashboard
........................................... 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 36
Overhea dcontrol panel ...................... 39
Door control panel .............................. 40 31At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0002
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
0003
000A
Seat heating 109
0023
0011
Seat ventilation 110
0022
0006
PARKTRONIC 213
0020
0012
ECO start/stop
function 161 Function Page
0021
001B
Hazard warning
lamps 124
0014
001A001C
Indicator lamp 49
0015
0017
ESP® 7236
Center consoleAt a glance

Center console, lower section
i
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package Function Page
0017
Cup holder 343
Ashtray 346
Cigarette lighter 346
Socket 347
0018
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions
001A
0007
ON&OFFROAD menu
button 252
001B
0010
LOW RANGE off-road
gear 249 Function Page
001C
0002
Level control 202
001D
0001
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) 246
001E
0013
Manual drive program 170
001F
Selector wheel for on-road
programs
243
Selector wheel for off-road
programs
248
0024
Stowage compartment 334Center console
37At a glance

i
Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package and AMG vehicles Function Page
0017
Cup holder 343
Ashtray 346
Cigarette lighter 346
Socket 347
0018
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions
001A
0004
Selects the drive
program 169
Selects the drive program
(AMG vehicles)
169 Function Page
001B
0001
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) 246
001C
0002
Level control
(vehicles with AIRMATIC
package) 209
001D
0008
Adaptive Damping
System (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) 207
000B
Adjusts AMG
adaptive damping system
(AMG vehicles) 212
001E
Stowage compartment 33438
Center consoleAt a glance

Front-passenger front air bag
0003will only
deploy if:
R the system, based on the OCS weight
senso rreadings, has detected that the
front-passenger seat is occupied.
R the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp on the center console is not lit.
(Y page 49)
R the air bag control unit predicts a high
impact severity.
Driver's knee bag Driver's knee bag
0002deploys under the
steering column. The driver's knee bag is
always deployed along with the driver's front
air bag. The driver's knee bag is designed to
operate together with the fron tair bags in
frontal impacts if certain thresholds are
exceeded. The driver's knee bag operates
best in conjunction with correctly positioned
and fastened seat belts.
The driver's knee bag increases protection of
the drive ragainst:
R knee injuries
R thigh injuries
R lower leg injuries
Side impact air bags G
WARNING
Using unsuitable seat covers could restric tor
even preven tdeployment of the air bags
integrated into the seats. Consequently, the
air bags cannot protec tvehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the
function of the air bag deactivation system
could be restricted. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
G
WARNING
Sensors to control the air bags are located in
the doors. Modifications or work not
performed correctly to the doors or door
paneling, as well as damaged doors, can lead
to the function of the sensors being impaired.
The air bags might therefore not function
properly any more. Consequently, the air bags
cannot protec tvehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.
Always have work on the doors or door
paneling carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-
Benz .The seat covers must have a special
tear seam for side impact air bags. Otherwise,
the side impact air bags cannot deploy
correctly and therefore cannot provide the
intended protection in the event of an
accident. Front side impact air bags
0002and rear side
impact air bags 0003deploy next to the outer
seat cushions. Occupant safety
47Safety Z

Once you have exited the parking space
completely, the steering wheel is moved to
the straight-ahead position. You hear a tone
and the
Park Assist Switched Off message appears in the multifunction
display. You will then have to steer and merge
into traffic on your own. PARKTRONIC is still
available. You can take over the steering,
before the vehicle has exited the parking
space completely. This is useful, for example
when you recognize that it is already possible
to pull out of the parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
X
Stop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at
once. The Park Assist Canceled message appears in the multifunction
display.
or
X Press the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console (Y page 215).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active
Parking Assist is immediately canceled.
The Park Assist Canceled message
appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled
automatically if:
R the electric parking brake is engaged
R transmission position Pis selected
R parking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible
R you are driving faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h)
R a wheel spins, ESP ®
intervenes or fails. The
000F warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Aw arning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows the Park Assist Canceled message.
If Active Parking Assist is canceled, you must
steer again yourself. Towing
atrailer For vehicles with a trailer tow hitch, the
minimum length for parking spaces is slightly
increased.
If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle,
you should not use Active Parking Assist.
Once the electrical connectio
nis established
between your vehicle and the trailer, Active
Parking Assist is no longer available.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area. Rear view camera
General notes Rear view camera
0002is in the handle on the
tailgate.
Rear view camera 0002is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and220
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