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AIRSCARF
Setting the vents
...........................132
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........132
Setting the center air vents ...........131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........101
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 327
Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 148
SETUP ............................................ 148
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 220
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 480
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 214
ASSYST PLUS Notes ............................................. 500
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 194
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 411
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Pause function ............................... 426
Playback options ........................... 430
Safety notes .................................. 421Setting the audio format ................
430
Stop function ................................. 426
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD
..................................... 430
Video DVD ..................................... 458
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 238
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 140
Automatic headlamp mode ..............110
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............146
Automatic drive program ............... 149
Changing gear ............................... 146
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode ..............152
Engaging the park position ............ 144
Kickdown ....................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Program selector button ................147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Selector lever ................................ 143
Shift ranges ................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 148
Transmission position display ........ 145
Transmission positions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152
Autostore ........................................... 414
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 451
Switching to ................................... 451
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 459
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 459
Switching to ................................... 459 Index
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Selecting a media type ..................
426
Selecting a track
............................ 427
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating

.................219
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 219
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 62
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 139
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 263
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Engine number ............................... 560
Irregular running ............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 516
Starting problems .......................... 142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............
137
Switching off .................................. 154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 520
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................142
Engine oil
Adding

........................................... 498
Additives ........................................ 563
Checking the oil level ..................... 497
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 497
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 563
Notes about oil grades ................... 562
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 497
Temperature (on-board computer) . 220
Viscosity ........................................ 563
Entering an intersection name ......... 301
Entering a street name ..................... 299
Entering the address (example) ....... 298
Entering the city ................................ 299
Entering the house number .............. 299
Entry Deleting ......................................... 284
Saving ............................................ 282
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 220
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 61
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 60
Display message ............................ 224
ETS .................................................. 60
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety information ........... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 60
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 425
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 436
Exhaust check ................................... 158
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 504
Exterior lighting see Lights Index
11

H
Handbrake see Parking brake

HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 80
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Head bags Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 42
Heading up (navigation) ...................344
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....499
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................564
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........101
Head restraints see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 176
Home address
Entering and saving .......................304
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 304
Hood
Closing ........................................... 497
Display message ............................ 251
Opening ......................................... 496
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161 I
Ignition lock see Key positions




Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 333
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps .........255
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 205
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 308
Entering ......................................... 307
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 402
Conditions for access .................... 385
Entering the URL ............................ 402
Favorites manager ......................... 408
Favorites menu .............................. 408
Menu functions .............................. 405
Opening favorites .......................... 407
Selecting favourites ....................... 403 Index
13

iPod
®
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 446
Selecting a category/playlist
.........448
iTunes ®
............................................... 450J
Jack Storage location ............................ 508
Using ............................................. 549
Jump start (engine) ............................. 33
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 516K
Key see SmartKey


KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 253
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 135
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................151
Knee bag .............................................. 41L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist


Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 323
Presentation .................................. 323
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 237Light function, active
Display message ............................ 237
Lighting
see Lights


Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 218
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110
Cornering light function .................113
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 112
High-beam headlamps ...................112
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Standing lamps .............................. 111
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 217
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 217
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........217
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......238
Load/eject button ............................. 421
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof .............. 477
Locking
see Central locking 14
Index

SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Introduction
..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Station search ................................... 413
STEER CONTROL .................................. 65
Steering (display message) ..............252
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 206
Cleaning ......................................... 505
Important safety notes .................. 101
Paddle shifters ............................... 148
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........148
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 426
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 220
Storing stations Radio ............................................. 414
Stowage areas ................................... 474
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 475
Center console .............................. 475
Cup holders ................................... 478
Display message) ........................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 475
Glove box ....................................... 474
Important safety information ......... 474
Rear ............................................... 476
Stowage net ................................... 476
Stowage net ....................................... 476
Stowage space Center console (rear) ..................... 476
Umbrella holder ............................. 475
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 478
Summer tires ..................................... 528
Sun visor ............................................ 479Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
Surround sound ................................. 278
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 278
Switching on/off ........................... 279
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 182
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 180
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................453
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 290
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 366
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........413
System settings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 292
Date ............................................... 289
Language ....................................... 292
Text reader speed ..........................291
Time ............................................... 289
Time zone ...................................... 290
Voice Control System .................... 291 T
Tachometer ........................................ 206
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 236
see Lights


Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 560
Notes ............................................. 55822
Index

Raising ...........................................
549
Reporting problems .........................32
Securing from rolling away ............ 549
Towing away
.................................. 518
Tow-starting ................................... 518
Transporting .................................. 520
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 565
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 565
Vehicle dimensions ...........................565
Vehicle emergency locking ................77
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............559
Vehicle level Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Display message ............................ 241
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 508
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 212
Overview ........................................ 452
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 453
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............452
DVD menu ..................................... 457
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 455
Function restrictions ...................... 454
Interactive content ........................458
Notes on discs ............................... 453
Operation ....................................... 453
Pause function ............................... 456
Playing conditions .......................... 453
Safety notes .................................. 453
Selecting ........................................ 456
Selecting a film/title ...................... 456
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 456
Setting the audio format ................ 458
Setting the language ...................... 458Setting the picture .........................
453
Showing/hiding the control menu . 454
Showing/hiding the menu
.............455
Stop function ................................. 455
Subtitles ........................................ 458
Switching to ................................... 454
VIN ...................................................... 559
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 291
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 277
Navigation messages ..................... 277 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 257
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 263
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 265
ESP ®
.............................................. 259
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 260
Fuel tank ........................................ 263
Overview ........................................ 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 263
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 260
SRS ................................................ 262
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty ............................................ 558
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route . 310
Editing ........................................... 310
Entering ......................................... 308
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 415
Switching on .................................. 414
Weather display (COMAND)
Calling up the weather map ...........395
Information chart ........................... 393
Selecting locations in the
information chart ........................... 39426
Index

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 31).Panic alarm
:
!
button
X To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button
:
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2.
this

device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the

restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not 36
Occupant safety
Safety

The OCS weight sensor reading is affected if
the occupant's weight is transferred, e.g. by
leaning on the armrest.
If
the
front-passenger seat, the seat cover or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use seat accessories which have been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the front passenger
should observe the ^a indicator
lamp : to determine whether or not the front
passenger is positioned correctly.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
mean that the front-passenger front air bag
will also deploy.
The OCS may have detected that the seat:
R is empty or occupied by the weight of a
typical child up to twelve months old,
seated in a child restraint system
R is occupied by a small individual, such as a
young teenager or a small adult
R is occupied by a child in a child restraint
system whose weight is greater than that
of a typical twelve month old child.
These are examples of when the OCS
deactivates the front-passenger front air bag
and front-passenger knee bag. Deactivation
takes place although the collision fulfills the
criteria for deploying the driver's air bag.
System self-test G
WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp

does not illuminate, the system
is not functioning. Consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before seating a child
on the front-passenger seat. G
WARNING
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child

seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside and rear side child restraint system must be
placed entirely on the seat cushion and the
backrest of the front-passenger seat
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An
incorrectly

mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of child restraint systems.
The ^a indicator lamp lights up:
R if you turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock
to position 1 or 2
R if you press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop
button once or twice on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO
R if an adult is seated properly on the front-
passenger seat and the OCS classifies the
occupant as an adult
The ^a indicator lamp goes out after
approximately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the OCS
detects that the front-passenger seat is
empty, the ^a indicator lamp will
continue to light up. The ^a front-
passenger front air bag warning lamp then
stays lit continuously.
For more information about the OCS, see
"Problems with the Occupant Classification
System" ( Y page 47).46
Occupant safety
Safety

If ESP
®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ÷ ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any
circumstances.
X only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
X adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly.
ETS (Electronic Traction System) Traction control is part of ESP
®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away

and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(except
AMG vehicles) G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could

otherwise damage the drivetrain. X
To deactivate: press button :.
The å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To activate: press button :.
The å ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP ®
was
deactivated before the engine was switched
off, ESP ®
remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
If ESP ®


is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R traction control is still activated.60
Driving safety systems
Safety

R
ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
R engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles) Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following. X
To activate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired.
Driving in SPORT handling mode requires
an extremely qualified and experienced
driver who
is able to cope with these critical
driving conditions.
X To deactivate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. ESP
®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
If SPORT

handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP ®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: the
ECO start/stop function switches the engine
off automatically when the vehicle comes to
a stop. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously selected status.
Example: if ESP ®
was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP ®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could

otherwise damage the drivetrain. Driving safety systems
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