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Warning notes draw your attention to hazards
that endanger your health or life, or the health
or life of others. H
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information on environmentally aware actions
or disposal.
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dangers that could lead to damage to your
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multifunction display/COMAND
display.
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reserved.
As at 14.11.2011

Cockpit
Function Page
0003
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
148
0004
Combination switch 108
0024
Instrument cluster 29
0023
Horn
0021
PARKTRONIC warning
display
178
0022
Overhead control panel 34
0015
Climate control systems 120
0016
Ignition lock 135
Start/Stop button
136 Function Page
0017
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually
98
0018
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
98
0019
Cruise control lever 164
001B
Electric parking brake 156
001C
Diagnostics connection 23
001D
Opening the hood 276
001E
Ligh
tswitch 10628
CockpitAt a glance

Instrumen
tcluster Displays and controls
Function Page
0003
Speedometer with
segments
193
0004
Fuel gauge
0024
Tachometer
193 Function Page
0023
Coolant temperature 193
0021
Multifunction display 195
0022
Instrument lighting 192Instrument cluster
29At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0003
000A
Low-beam
headlamps 107
0004
0009
High-beam
headlamps 109
0024
000C
ESP® 246
0023
0005
Electric parking brake
(red) 244
0021
000A
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 244
0022
000C
Distance warning 252
0015
00070006
Turn signals 108
0016
0015
Tire pressure monitor 316
0017
001B
SRS 249 Function Page
0018
0011
Seat belt 242
0019
0002
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 247
001B
000F
Coolant 250
001C
000D
Rearfog lamp 108
001D
000B
Front fog lamps 108
001E
0011
Check Engine 250
001F
0013
Reserve fuel 250
0020
0014
ESP®
OFF 246
0025
0016
ABS 244
0026
000D
Brakes 24430
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0003
Multifunction display 195
0004
COMAND display; see the
separate Operating
Instructions
0024
0003
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
0023
000C
Rejects or ends a call 200
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0004
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
0009000A
Adjusts the volume
0006
Mute Function Page
0021
00020005
Selects a menu 194
00030004
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
194
000B
Confirms yours
election 194
Hides display messages 211
0022
0007
Back 194
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
31At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0003
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
0004
000E
Seat heating 97
0024
0002
AIRSCARF 98
0023
0006
PARKTRONIC 178
0021
000E
ECO start/stop
function (AMG vehicles) 139 Function Page
0022
0018
Hazard warning
lamps 109
0015
0005
PASSENGER AI RBAG
OFF indicator lamp 45
0016
0014
ESP® 61
0017
000C
Dynamic handling
package with sports mode 17632
Cente
rconsoleAt a glance

Center console, lower section
Function Page
0018
Stowage compartment 256
Ashtray 260
Cigarette lighter 261
Power socket 261
0019
Selector lever 145
001B
Cup holders 259
001C
Stowage compartment
256 Function Page
001D
Roof switch cover 86
001E
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions
001F
0005
Selects the drive
program 147
0001
Selects the drive
program (AMG vehicles) 147Center console
33At a glance

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0003
0012
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 111
0004
0003
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 112
0024
000C
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 91
0023
0012
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 111
0021
0019
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 112
0022
Eyeglasses compartment
257 Function Page
0015
0008
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 268
0016
Rear-view mirror 100
0017
Buttons for the garage door
opener 264
0018
0006
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 267
0019
0007
SOS button (mbrace
system) 26634
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
0003
Opens the door 77
0004
0010000F
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 77
0024
Adjusts the seats
electrically
96
0023
0014000F000B
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 103
0021
0012
Folds the exterior
mirrors in/out 101 Function Page
0022
000D
Selects the right
exterior mirror 100
0015
0009
Opens/closes the
right side window 82
0016
0009
Opens/closes the left
side window 82
0017
0005
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 100
0018
000B
Selects the left
exterior mirror 100Doorc
ontrol panel
35At a glance

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 23).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0011button 0003for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0011button 0003
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 subjec tto 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 38
Occupant safetySafety