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Notes on operating safety
&WARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
#Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
#Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
&WARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating mobile communication equipmentwhilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate mobile communication equip‐ment when driving,you will be distracted
fromthe traffic situation. This could alsocauseyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
#Only operatethis equipment whenthevehicle isstationary.
Foryourown safety, alwaysobservethefollow‐ing points when operating mobile communica‐tions equipment and especiallyyourvoice con‐trol system:
RObservethe legalrequirementsforthe coun‐try in whichyou are driving.
RWhile driving, only operate mobile communi‐cations equipment andyourvoice controlsystem whenthe traffic conditions permit it.You mayotherwise be distracted fromthetraffic conditions and cause an accident,injuringyourself andothers.
RIfyou usethevoice control system in anemergencyyourvoice canchange andyourtelephone call, e.g. an emergency call, canthereby be unnecessarily delayed.
RFamiliarizeyourself withthevoice controlsystem functions beforestartingthe journey.
Operation
Overview of operation oftheVoice ControlSystem onthe multifunctionsteering wheel
TheVoice Control System is operational approx‐imatelythirty seconds afterthe ignition isswitched on.
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1Presstherocker switch up:£startstheVoice Control System
2Pressthe control knob:cswitchesthesound off or on (endstheVoice Control Sys‐tem)
Turnthe control knob up/down: increases/decreasesthevolume
3Presstherocker switch up:amakes/accepts a call
Presstherocker switch down:vrejects/ends a call (endstheVoice Control System)
Conducting a dialog withtheVoice ControlSystem
#Tostart or continue a dialog:onthe multi‐functionsteering wheel, pressthe£rocker switch up.You can say avoice command after anacoustic signal.
#Tocorrect an entry:saytheCorrectionvoice command.
#Toselect an entry fromthe selection list:saythe line number orthe contents.
#Tobrowsethe selection list:saytheNextorBackvoice command.
#Tointerruptthe dialog:saythePausevoicecommand.
#Tocancelthe dialog:saytheCancelvoicecommand.
Operable functions
You can usetheVoice Control Systemtooperatethefollowing equipment depending onthefea‐tures:
RTelephone
RText messages
RNavigation
RAddress book
RRadio
RAudio (memory card, Media Interface, USB
and Bluetooth®audio)
RVehicle
Overview of types ofvoice command
A distinction is made betweenthefollowingvoice commands:
RGlobalvoice commandscan be said at anytime andregardless ofthe current applica‐tion, e.g.thevoice commandsNavigate to,CallorText message to.
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RApplication-specificvoice commandsareonlyavailableforthe active application.
OncetheVoice Control System isstarted anautocue is shown. Apart fromtheavailablevoicecommandsforthe application currently active,this also citesexamplevoice commandsforother applications which are not active. Inthisway,you will befamiliar morequickly withtheavailablevoice commands. The list can be scrol‐led or it can be operatedbyspeech orthe con‐troller/touchpad.
Information onthe language setting
You canchangethe language oftheVoice Con‐trol System viathe system language settings. Ifthe set system language is not supportedbytheVoice Control System, English will be selected.
TheVoice Control System isavailable in English,French,Portuguese and Spanish.
UsingtheVoice Control System effectively
Features of audible help functions
Youreceiveinformation and helpforthefollow‐ingtopics:
ROptimum operation:saythebrief instruc-tionvoice command.
RCurrent application:onthe multifunctionsteering wheel, pressthe£rocker switchup and saytheHelpvoice command.
RContinued dialog:saytheHelpvoice com‐mand during avoice dialog.
RSpecific function:sayvoice commandsforthe desired function, e.g.Help telephone.
Notes on howtoimprovespeechquality
IftheVoice Control System does not understandyou:
Ronly operatetheVoice Control System fromthe driver's seat.
Rsaythevoice commands coherently andclearly, but do notexaggeratethewords.
Ravoid loud noisesthat cause interferencewhile making avoice command entry, e.g.the blower.
Avoicetag inthe address book is notrecog‐nized:
Ronly createsensible address book entries inthe system/mobile phone, e.g. enter sur‐name andfirst name inthe correctfield.
Rdo not use any abbreviations, unnecessaryspaces or specialcharacters.
If astation list entryis notrecognized:
RsaytheRead out station listvoice command.
Essentialvoice commands
Overview of switchvoice commands
Switchvoice commands can be usedtoopencertain applications. Thevoice command selec‐tion can be usedregardless ofthe applicationthat is currently active.
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Overview and operation
Overview ofthe multimedia system
&WARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
#Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
#Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
1Touch Control
Multimedia system button group onthesteering wheel (→page 252)
2Multimedia system display
3Main function button group (→page 282)
4

Switchingthe sound on/off
Onthe multifunctionsteering wheel
Onthe multimedia system
#Tomute:pressvolume control1.Thecsymbol appears inthestatus lineofthe media display.
You will also hear traffic announcements andnavigation announcementseven whenthesound is muted.
#Toswitch on:changethe media source orturnvolume control1.
Adjusting thevolume
Onthe multifunctionsteering wheel
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Fit & Healthy
ENERGIZING comfort
ENERGIZING comfort programoverviewProgramoverview
ProgramFunction
RefreshCan maketargetedchangestothe interior climatetorefreshvehicle occupants. Cooling airflowand ioniza‐tion purifythe air. Thevehicle interior is illuminated with cool colors andthe seats areventilated.
WarmthCan increasethe comfort level ofthe occupants. Thevehicle's panel, seat andsteering wheel heater pro‐duce a cozywarmth. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance isreleased. Thevehicleinterior is illuminated withwarmlighting.
VitalityCan counteractfatigue in monotonous driving situations.Fast-paced music and a vitalizing massagepro‐vide invigoratingstimulationforthevehicle occupants. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasantfragrance isreleased. Thevehicle interior is illuminated in astimulating hue andthe seat isventilated.
PleasureCan promotea positive mood inthe occupants. Moderatelyfastmusic is played and a massage program isactivated. The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance isreleased. Thevehicle interior isilluminated with amicable lighting.
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Switching navigation announcements on/off
Requirements:RRoute guidance is active.
#Toswitch off:pressthevolume control onthe multifunctionsteering wheel during anavigation announcement (→page 284).
or
#Pressthevolume control onthe center con‐sole during a navigation announcement(→page 284).TheVoice Guidance has been deactivated.message appears.
or
#Showthe navigation menu (→page 301).
#Select!Voice Guidance.The symbolchangesto#.#Toactivate:select#Voice Guidance.The current navigation announcement isplayed.
%Inthefollowing situations, navigationannouncements are switched on automati‐cally:
RA newroute guidance isstarted.
RTheroute isrecalculated.
%You can add and call upthis function as afavoriteunderVoice Guidance On/Off.
Switching navigation announcements on/offduring a phone call
#SelectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SwitchVoice Guidance During CallonsoroffS.
Adjusting thevolume of navigationannouncements
Requirements:RRoute guidance is active.
#Onthe multifunctionsteering wheel oronthe multimedia system:turnthevolume
control onthe multifunctionsteering wheelduring a navigation announcement.
or
#Turnthevolume control onthe center con‐sole during a navigation announcement(→page 284).
%Inthefollowing situations,thevolume israisedtothe maximumvolume or loweredtothe minimumvolume:
RA newroute guidance isstarted.
RTheroute isrecalculated.
%The minimumvolume can be individually setat an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
#Via system settings:selectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
#SelectNavigation and Traffic Announce-ments.
#SelectVoice Guidance Volume.
#Setthevolume.#Toswitch audiofadeout on/offduringnavigation announcements:selectSystem.
#SelectõAudio.
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Ending an unintentional emergency call
#Selectvonthe multifunctionsteeringwheel. Depress buttonfor several seconds.
Data transfer ofthe Mercedes-Benz emer‐gency call system
Intheevent of an automatic or manual emer‐gency callthefollowing data is transmitted,forexample:
RVehicle's GPS position data
RGPS position data ontheroute (afew300feet(hundred meters) beforethe inci‐dent)
RDirection of travel
RVehicle identification number
RVehicle drive type
RNumber of people determinedtobe inthevehicle
RWhether Mercedes me connect isavailableor not
RWhetherthe emergency callwas initiatedmanually or automatically
RTime ofthe accident
RLanguage setting onthe multimedia system
Data transmitted isvehicle information.For anyquestions aboutthe collection, use and sharingofthe eCall system data, please contact MBU‐SA's Customer Assistance Center at 800-FOR-MERC.
For Canada, please contact MBC's CustomerAssistance Center at 1-800-387-000.
Customerrequestsfor covered informationshould be submitted viathe samechannels.
For accident clarification purposes,thefollowingmeasures can betaken uptoan hour aftertheemergency call has been initiated:
RThe currentvehicle position can be called up
RAvoice connectiontothevehicle occupantscan be established
Online and Internet functions
Internet connection
Information on connectingtothe Internet
&WARNINGRisk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment
Ifyou operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated inthevehiclewhen driving,you will be distracted fromthetraffic situation. This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
#Only operatethis equipment whenthetraffic situation permits.
#Ifyou cannot be sure ofthis,stopthevehicle whilst paying attentiontoroadand traffic conditions and operatetheequipment withthevehiclestationary.
You must observethe legalrequirementsforthecountry in whichyou are currently driving whenoperatingthe multimedia system.
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Function ofthe ASSYST PLUS service intervaldisplay
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ontheInstrument Display provides information ontheremaining time or distance beforethe nextservice due date.
You can hidethis service message usingtheback button onthe left-hand side ofthesteeringwheel.
Depending on howthevehicle is used,theASSYST PLUS service interval display mayshortenthe service interval, e.g. inthefollowingcases:
RMainly short-distance driving
RWhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
RIntheevent of frequent coldstart phases
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsavoiding suchoperating conditions.
You can obtain further information concerningthe servicing ofyourvehicle from aqualified
specialistworkshop, e.g. an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
Displayingthe service due date
On-board computer:
,Service.ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displayed.
#Toexitthe display:pressthe back buttononthe left-hand side ofthesteering wheel.
Make suretoobservethefollowing furtherrela‐ted subject:
ROperatingthe on-board computer(→page 252).
Information onregular maintenancework
*NOTEPrematurewearthroughfailuretoobserveservice due dates
Serviceworkwhich is not carried out attheright time or incompletelycan leadtoincreasedwear and damagetothevehicle.
#Always observethe prescribed serviceintervals.
#Always havethe prescribed serviceworkcarried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Special servicerequirements
The prescribed service interval is based on nor‐mal operation ofthevehicle. Maintenanceworkwill needtobe performed more often ifthevehi‐cle is operated under arduous conditions orincreased loads.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is onlyan aid. The driver ofthevehicle bearsresponsi‐bility asregardstowhether maintenanceworkneedstobe performed more oftenthan speci‐fied based onthe actual operating conditionsand/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi‐atestops
Rmainly short-distance driving
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Emergency
Removing the safetyvest
The safetyvests are located instowage spacesinthe front door.
#Takethe safetyvestbag out ofstowagespace1.
#Openthe safetyvestbag and pull outthesafetyvest.
%Safetyvests can also bestored inthereardoorstowage spaces.
1Maximum number ofwashes
2Maximumwashtemperature
3Do not bleach
4Do not iron
5Do not tumble dry
6Do not dry clean
7This is a class 2vest
Therequirements definedbythe legalstandardare only fulfilled inthefollowing cases:
Rifthe safetyvestisthe correct size
Rthe safetyvestis fully closed whilst beingworn
Replacethe safetyvestinthefollowing cases:
Rthereflectivestrips are damaged or dirt onthereflectivestrips can no longer beremoved
Rthe maximum number ofwashes isexceeded
Rthefluorescence hasfaded
Flat tire
Notes on flat tires
&WARNINGRisk of accident duetoaflattire
Aflat tire severelyaffectsthe drivingcharac‐teristics aswell asthesteering and brakingofthevehicle.
Tires withoutrun-flatcharacteristics:
#Do not drive on with aflat tire.
#Changetheflat tire immediately with anemergency sparewheel or spare wheel.Alternatively,consult aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
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