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Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 271
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Problem (malfunction) ................... 237
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 156 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 55
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Important safety note s.................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 55
Odometer ........................................... 269
Off-road driving Approach/departure angle ............ 458
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 193
Checklist before driving off-road .... 192
Fording depth ................................ 457
General information ....................... 192
Important safety notes .................. 191
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 458
Traveling uphill ............................... 194
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 255
Function/note s............................. 251 Off-road program 1 ........................ 252
Off-road program 2 ........................ 252
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 249
DSR ............................................... 250
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 253
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 73
Off-road ABS .................................... 68
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 251
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 281
On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 281
Assistance menu ........................... 275
Audio menu ................................... 272
Convenience submenu .................. 279
Displaying a service message ........ 371
Display messages .......................... 284
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
Factory settings submenu ............. 281
Important safety notes .................. 266
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 277
Lighting submenu .......................... 277
Menu overview .............................. 269
Message memory .......................... 284
Navigation menu ............................ 271
On and Offroad menu .................... 281
Operation ....................................... 267
RACETIMER ................................... 282
Service menu ................................. 276
Settings menu ............................... 277
Standard display ............................ 269
Telephone menu ............................ 273
Trip menu ...................................... 269
Vehicle submenu ........................... 279
Video DVD operation ..................... 273
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 247
Function/note s............................. 247
Snow program ............................... 248
SPORT program ............................. 248
Trailer progra m.............................. 249 Index
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Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 272
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (instal-
ling) ..................................................... 364
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 153
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 376
Function/notes ............................ .224
Switching on/off ........................... 225
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 114
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Switching on/off ........................... 150
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 455
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 177
Refueling process .......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 361
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 129
Overview of bulb type s.................. 129
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 130
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 302
Warning lamp ................................. 327
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 151
Restraint system Display message ............................ 293
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 98
Roller sunblind s............................... 99
Side windows ................................... 94
Sliding sunroof ................................. 98
Tailgate ............................................ 90
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 299
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 99
Rear side window s......................... 347
Roof carrier ........................................ 345
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 379
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 456
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 271 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Child restraint systems .................... 62
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 49
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48 Index
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0083
Drive program (Y page 168)
0084 Transmission position (Y page 168)
X To show menu bar 0085:press the 0059
or 0065 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0085disappears after a few seconds.
Text field 0087shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You 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:
0097 Gearshift recommendation, when
shifting manually (Y page 173)
0095005D0096 Active Parking Assist
(Ypage 220)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 195)
LOW
LOW
RANGE RANGE LOW RANGE off-road gear
(Y
page 253)
00CE Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 126)
00A7 ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 162)
00D9 HOLD function (Y page 210) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to call up the menu bar and select a
menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 267).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip Trip menu (Y page 269)
R Navi
Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 271)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 272)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 273)R
DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 275)
R Serv
Serv menu (Y page 276)
R Sett
Sett menu (settings) (Y page 277)
R ON&OFFROAD
ON&OFFROAD menu (Ypage 281)
R AMG
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 281) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 0038button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
Tripmenu with
trip odometer 0043and odometer 0044is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
0043
Distance
0044 Time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average fuel consumption
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press 0063or0064 to select From Start
From Start
or From Reset
From Reset.
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, while
the values in the From Reset
From Resetsubmenu are Menus and submenus
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X
Press the 0076button.
X Press the 0064button to select Yes
Yesand
press the 0076button to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
i If you reset the values in the ECO display,
the values in the "From start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the
"From start" trip computer, the values in
the ECO display are also reset. Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi
Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
For more information, see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
X Switch on the audio system with Becker ®
MAP PILOT or COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Navi Navimenu.
Route guidance not active 0043
Direction of travel
0044 Current road Route guidance active No change of direction announced
0043
Distance to the destination
0044 Distance to the next change of direction
0087 Current road
0085 "Follow the road's course" symbol
Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation 0043
Road into which the change of direction
leads
0044 Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
0087 Change-of-direction symbol
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see symbol 0087for the change of direction
and distance graphic 0044. The distance indi-
cator shortens towards the top of the display
as you approach the point of the announced
change of direction. Menus and submenus
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R
Checking the tire pressure electronically
(Y page 408)
R Calling up the service due date
(Y page 371) Settings menu
Introduction In the
Sett. Sett. menu, you have the following
options:
R Changing the instrument cluster settings
(Y page 277)
R Changing the light settings (Y page 277)
R Changing the vehicle settings
(Y page 279)
R Changing the convenience settings
(Y page 279)
R Restoring the factory settings
(Y page 281)
Instrument cluster submenu Selecting the unit of measurement for dis-
tance
The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether cer-
tain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm. X
Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer Display Unit Speed-/Odometer func-
tion.
You will see the selected setting: km kmor
miles
miles.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to: R Digital speedometer in the Trip
Trip menu
R Odometer and the trip odometer
R Trip computer
R Current consumption and the range
R Navigation messages in the Navi Navimenu
R Cruise control
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction
display permanently shows your speed or the outside temperature.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett Settmenu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Permanent Display:
Permanent Display: function.
You will see the selected setting Outside
Outside
Temperature
Temperature orSpeedometer [mph]
Speedometer [mph]/
Speedometer [km/h]
Speedometer [km/h] .
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
i The speed is highlighted in km/h or in
mph conversely to your speedometer.
Light submenu Setting the daytime running lamps
i This function is not available in Canada.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett.menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Light
Light submenu. Menus and submenus
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0025
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc-
tion. For this reason, BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ®
(Elec-
tronic Stability Program), PRE‑SAFE ®
, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilization are also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans-
mission, will not be available. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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X
Press Roadside Assistance button 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button 0043flashes while the call is active.
The multifunction display shows the Con‐
Con‐
necting Call
necting Call message. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
Call Con‐
nected nected message appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The audio system or COMAND display
indicates that a call is active. During the
call, you can change to the navigation menu
by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND,
for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction diagno- sis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center can ascertain the nature of the prob-
lem (Y page 359).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
Further details are available in your mbrace
manual. i
The system has not been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside Assis-
tance call button 0043is flashing continu-
ously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio system or on
COMAND.
MB Info call button X
Press MB Info call button 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button 0043
flashes while the connection is being made.
The multifunction display shows the Con‐ Con‐
necting
necting Call
Callmessage. The audio system
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
Call Con‐
nected
nected message appears in the multifunction
display. Features
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If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The audio system or COMAND display
indicates that a call is active. During the
call, you can change to the navigation menu
by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND,
for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
i The system has not been able to initiate
an MB Info call, if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call but-
ton 0043is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio system or on
COMAND. Call priority When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an emer-
gency call will take priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
R the 0076 button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
R the corresponding button on the audio sys-
tem or on COMAND for ending a telephone
call
i When a call is initiated, the audio system
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to COMAND. However, if you
want to use your mobile phone, do so only
when the vehicle is stationary and in a safe
location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access
to a database with over 15 million points of
interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/impor-
tant destinations in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
i If you select
No
No, the address can be saved
in the address book. 356
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The destination download function is
available if the relevant mobile phone net-
work is available and data transfer is pos-
sible.
i The destination download function can
only be used if the vehicle is equipped with
a navigation system.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack- age and cannot be purchased separately.
i You can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
a navigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the cur-
rent route section.
Search & Send General notes
i To use "Search & Send", your vehicle
must be equipped with mbrace and a navi-
gation system. Additionally, an mbrace ser-
vice subscription must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry ser-
vice. A destination address which is found on Google Maps ®
can be transferred via mbrace
directly to your vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address
X Go to the website http://
www.maps.google.com and enter a desti-
nation address into the entry field.
X To send the destination address to the
e-mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the
website. i
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field.
X Click "Send".
i Information on specific commands such
as "Address entry" or "Send" can be found
on the website.
Calling up destination addresses
X Switch on the ignition.
The destination address is loaded into the
vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select Yes
Yes by turning 00790052007Aor sliding 009500520096
the COMAND controller and press 0098to
confirm.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
i If you select
No No, the address can be saved
in the address book.
i If you have sent more than one destina-
tion address, each individual destination
must be confirmed separately.
i Destination addresses are loaded in the
same order as the order in which they were
sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles 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. Features
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i
If the anti-theft alarm system is activated
for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center is auto-
matically notified.
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis With the vehicle remote malfunction diagno-
sis (Vehicle Health Check), the Customer
Assistance center can provide improved sup- port for problems with your vehicle. During anexisting call, vehicle data is transferred to the
Customer Assistance center. The customer
service representative can use the received
data to decide what kind of assistance is
required. You are then, for example, guided to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter or a recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during
an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call, this is initiated by the Customer Assistance
center. You will see the Roadside Assis‐
Roadside Assis‐
tance Connected tance Connected message in the COMAND
display. If the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis can be started, the Request for
Request for
vehicle diagnosis received. Start
vehicle diagnosis received. Start
vehicle diagnosis?
vehicle diagnosis? message appears in
the display.
X Confirm the message with Yes
Yes.
X When the Vehicle Diagnosis Please
Vehicle Diagnosis Please
start ignition
start ignition message appears, turn
the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 157).
X When the Please
Please follow
followthe
theinstruc‐
instruc‐
tions received by phone and move
tions received by phone and move
your vehicle to a safe position. your vehicle to a safe position.
message appears, follow the customer ser-
vice representative's instructions.
The message in the display disappears.
If you select Cancel Cancel, the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is canceled com-
pletely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
You will see the Vehicle diagnosis Vehicle diagnosis
activated.
activated. message. When the diagnosis is completed, the
Send Send
vehicle diagnostics data//(Voice vehicle diagnostics data//(Voice
connection may be//interrupted dur‐ connection may be//interrupted dur‐
ing ing data
data transfer)
transfer) message appears. The
vehicle data can now be sent to the Customer Assistance center.
X Press OK
OKto confirm the message.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance center is terminated.
You will see the Vehicle Diagnosis: Vehicle Diagnosis:
Transferring data... Transferring data... message.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-
resentative agreed with you, the voice con-
nection is re-established after the transfer is
complete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a later time by another means, e.g. by e-
mail or phone.
Further functions of the vehicle remote mal-
function diagnosis include, for example:
R transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance center. If a service is overdue,
the COMAND display shows a message
about various special offers at your work-
shop.
R monthly status information e-mail on oil
level, air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc. If applicable, you will receive informa-
tion on special offers in the e-mail.
USA only: this information can also be
called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y page 30).
Information on Roadside Assistance
(Y page 26).
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 Features
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