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California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................31
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 392
Connecting .................................... 392
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 401
Opening and selecting an entry .....400
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 401
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 554
Car wash ........................................ 548
Display ........................................... 552
Exhaust pipe .................................. 552
Exterior lights ................................ 551
Gear or selector lever ....................553
Interior ........................................... 552
Matte finish ................................... 550
Night View Assist Plus ...................552
Notes ............................................. 547
Paint .............................................. 549
Plastic trim .................................... 553
Power washer ................................ 549
Rear view camera .......................... 552
Roof lining ...................................... 554
Seat belt ........................................ 554
Seat cover ..................................... 553
Sensors ......................................... 551
Steering wheel ............................... 553
Trim pieces .................................... 553
Washing by hand ........................... 548
Wheels ........................................... 550
Windows ........................................ 550
Wiper blades .................................. 551
Wooden trim .................................. 553
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes .................................... 325
Car wash (care) ................................. 548Category list (music search)
............457
CD Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............453
General information .......................457
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Mode, switching to ........................449
Multisession .................................. 456
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Pause function ............................... 450
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 445
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Safety notes .................................. 445
Selecting a media type ..................451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive )....................... 447
Inserting (DVD changer )................ 446
Inserting (single DVD drive) ...........446
Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 446
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 455
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Center console Lower section .................................. 43
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........44
Upper section .................................. 42
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................350
Change of direction phase .............350
Preparation phase .........................350
Changing the character set ..............307
Channel presets ................................ 437
Characters Changing the character set ............ 305
Changing the language ..................305
Deleting ......................................... 305 Index
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Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 610
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 556
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 570
Before changing ............................. 570
Dashboard fuse box .......................571
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 571
Fuse box in the rear compartment .572
Important safety notes ..................570 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................538
Important safety notes ..................536
Opening/closing the garage door ..538
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 536
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 241
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glass roof (sunblind) .........................107
Glove box ........................................... 520
Google Maps ®
.................................... 348
Google™ local search Importing a destination/route .......418
Popular Searche s........................... 419
Search ........................................... 416
Search history ............................... 419
Selecting a search position ............417
Using as the destination ................418
GPS reception .................................... 323
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............453 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 94Harman/kardon
®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 271
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Head bags
Display message ............................ 252
Operation ........................................ .54
Heading up (navigation) ...................371
Headlamps Cleaning system (notes) ................614
Fogging up ..................................... 132
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........118
Headphones Changing batteries ........................490
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 115
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 132
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Hill start assist .................................. 158
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 195
Home address
Entering and saving .......................332
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332
Hood
Closing .......................................... .543
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes ..................542
Opening ......................................... 542
Hydroplaning ..................................... 183 Index
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Hazard warning lamps
...................130
High beam flasher .......................... 130
High-beam headlamps ...................129
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........238
Standing lamps .............................. 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 237
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 237
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Switching the spotlight on/off .......237
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........238
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......257
Load/eject button .............................446
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof ..............522
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 239
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 255
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................319 M
M+S tires ............................................ 578
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .......................107
Malfunction message see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................370
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 373
City mode l..................................... 374
Geo-coordinate displa y.................. 373
Heading ......................................... 371
Information in the display ..............373
Map settings .................................. 371
Moving ........................................... 370
North orientation ........................... 371
Notes ............................................. 370
Point of interest symbols ...............372
Road displa y.................................. 373
Saving the crosshair position .........370
Showing the map data version ....... 380
Topographical map ........................374
Updating ........................................ 380
Updating process ........................... 380
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 550
mbrace Call priority .................................... 531
Display message ............................ 250
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 531
Downloading routes .......................535
Emergency call .............................. 528
General notes ................................ 527
Geo fencing ................................... 535
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............533
MB info call button ........................530
Remote vehicle locking ..................533
Roadside Assistance button ..........530
Search & Send ............................... 532
Self-test ......................................... 528
Speed alert .................................... 535
System .......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............533 Index
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Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................552
Displaying the image .....................322
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................121
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Receiving vCards ............................... 413
Redialing (telephone) ........................393
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................615
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ..................172
Refueling proces s.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 488
Programming (garage door opener) 536
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...487
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 133
Reporting safety defects ....................34
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 281
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 316
Resetting (factory settings) .............316
Residual heat (climate control) ........150
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........163
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid .......................................... .92
Reversing lamps (display message) 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....31 Roll bar
Display message ............................ 251
Operation ........................................ .55
Roller sunblind .................................. 107
Roof Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes ..................101
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 102
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 103
Overview ........................................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ...................109
Relocking ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 554
Roof switch ........................................ 102
Route Estimated time of arrival ................355
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........357
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 355
Recording ...................................... 357
Route overview .............................. 356
Selecting an alternative route ........354
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Starting calculation ........................331
Route demonstration ........................356
Route guidance Canceling ...................................... .354
Continuing ..................................... 354
Destination reached ......................354
General notes ................................ 349
Lane recommendations .................351
Off-road ......................................... 359
Traffic reports ................................ 36020
Index

Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the night design ...................310
Setting the text reader speed ..........312
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 300
Video AUX ..................................... 484
SETUP (on-board computer) .............241
Side impact air bag .............................53
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 550
Convenience closing feature ............99
Important safety information ...........97
Opening/closing (all) .......................98
Opening/closing (front) ...................98
Opening/closing (rear) ....................98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................101
Resetting ....................................... 100
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 508
Daily forecast ................................. 508
Detail information ..........................509
Information chart ........................... 508
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 509
Switching on/off ........................... 508
Weather map ................................. 511
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof ..............103
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................155
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................157
Snow chains ...................................... 579Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............527
General notes ................................ 526
Trunk ............................................. 527
Under the armrest .........................527
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Sound menu ...................................... .300
Sound mode ....................................... 303
Sound settings Calling up the sound menu ............300
Surround sound ............................. 301
Treble and bas s............................. 300
Specialist workshop ............................ 33
Special seat belt retractor .................. 70
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial lis t................................ 402
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster .................39
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measurement 236
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 308
SPORT handling mode Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 278
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 437
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7822
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 00C3of 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
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Center console, lower section (except AMG vehicles)
Function Page
0043
Stowage compartment 521
Cup holder 524
Ashtray 526
0044
COMAND controller 296
0087
Seat adjustment 318
0085
Favorites button 314
0083
Roof switch 102
0084
Opens/closes the side
windows 98
006B
Extends/retracts the wind
screen
106
006C
Stowage compartment 521
Cigarette lighter 526
Socket 527
006D
Selects park position
163 Function Page
006E
00A7
start/stop button 159
006F
Shows the driving
conditions menu in the
COMAND display (vehicles
with Active Body Control)
200
0070
00CC
Sets the vehicle level 198
0071
Adjusts the suspension
settings
198
Sets the suspension tuning
(vehicles with Active Body
Control)
199
0072
00C8
Selects the drive
program/program selector
button 167
0073
Transmission positions 166
0074
Selector lever 163Center console
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Center console, lower section (AMG vehicles)
Function Page
0043
Stowage compartment 521
Cup holder 524
Ashtray 526
0044
COMAND controller 296
0087
Seat adjustment 318
0085
Favorites button 314
0083
Roof switch 102
0084
Opens/closes the side
windows
98
006B
Extends/retracts the wind
screen
106
006C
Stowage compartment 521
Cigarette lighter 526
Socket
527 Function Page
006D
Selects park position 163
006E
Drive program selector 167
006F
00CB
AMG button (drive
program or calls up/stores
suspension tuning) 168
0070
00CC
Sets the suspension
tuning 202
0071
00BB
ESP® 73
0072
Transmission positions 166
0073
Selector lever 16344
Center consoleAt a glance

R
Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
-padded steering wheel boss
- knee bag covers
- front-passenger air bag cover
- outer side of front seat bolsters
- outer seat bolsters of the rear bench seat
backrest
- roof frame trim
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep the area between the air bags and
occupants free of objects (e.g. packages,
handbags, umbrellas etc.).
R Do not hang any objects such as coat
hangers on the coat hooks or the grab
handle above the door. These items may be
thrown around in the vehicle and cause
head and other injuries when the window
curtain air bag is deployed.
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never rest your feet on the dashboard or
the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor
in front of the seat.
R Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These are available from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment. If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual. Air bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Using unsuitable seat covers could restrict or
even prevent deployment of the air bags
integrated into the seats. Consequently, the
air bags cannot protect vehicle 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
The air bag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have the
deployed air bags replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
R frontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and knee bags)
R side impacts (side impact air bags and head
bags)
R rollover (head bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential 50
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deployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt.
The head bag on the front-passenger side is
not deployed in the following situations:
R the OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is not occupied, and
R the front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The head bag on the front-passenger side will
deploy if the front-passenger seat belt is
fastened, regardless of whether the front-
passenger seat is occupied or not. Roll bar
G
DANGER
If the roll bar has developed a malfunction, it
may not function, e.g. in the event of an
accident. The roll bars may then not protect
the vehicle occupants as intended. This poses
an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have roll bars checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you place objects or clothing on the roll bar
covers, these could impair roll bar extension.
The roll bars may then not protect the vehicle
occupants as intended. In addition, objects
could endanger the vehicle occupants when
the roll bar is extending. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Ensure that the movement area of the roll bar
covers is kept clear. Always stow all objects
in the vehicle correctly. The roll bars are located in the rear area of
the vehicle under the two outer rear
compartment trim covers.
The roll bars are extended automatically if
systems detect that the vehicle is in danger
of rolling over. The two rear compartment
trim covers are opened and the roll bars are
extended within fractions of a second.
Once the roll bars are extended, you can no
longer lower them. An open roof can no
longer be closed. In this case, visit the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Method of operation G
WARNING
If the 0073 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or
someone larger than a small individual is in
the front-passenger seat, have the front
passenger reposition himself or herself in the
seat until the 0073PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front-passenger front air
bag and front-passenger knee bag
deployment when the OCS has classified the
front-passenger occupant as weighing as
much as or less than a typical 12 month old
child in a standard child restraint or if the
front-passenger seat is classified as being
unoccupied. Occupant safety
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