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Symbols
Trademarks:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R ESP ®
is a registered trademark of Daimler.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
R iPod ®
and iTunes ®
are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
R Logic 7 ®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries,
Incorporated.
R Microsoft ®
is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks
of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
R Windows media ®
is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual: G
Warning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards
that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
X This symbol points to instructions
for you to follow.
X A number of these symbols
appearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.
Y page This symbol tells you where to look
for further information on a topic. YY
This continuation symbol marks a
warning or procedure which is
continued on the next page.
Display Text in displays, such as the control
system, are printed in the type
shown here.
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1, 2, 3 ...
911 Emergency calls ........................152 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............48
Indicator lamp ................................
257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 237
Accessory weight .............................. 217
Accidents ............................................. 82
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 179
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 152
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 303
Gasoline ......................................... 304
Address change ................................... 19
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 201
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment ..179
Front, driver and passenger ............. 35
Head-thorax ..................................... 36
Knee bags ........................................ 36
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ...................29, 37, 263
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 303
Air distribution .................................. 168
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 217
Air pump (electric) ............................ 280
Air recirculation mode ......................169
AIRSCARF neck-level heating .............65
Air vents ............................................. 166Air volume
.......................................... 168
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ......279
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ............................................ 97
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................305
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 51
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 51
Immobilizer ...................................... 51
Tow-away alarm ............................... 52
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment ....................175
Ashtray ............................................... 177
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 217
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 100
Audio system ..................................... 112
Adjusting volume ........................... 117
Audio and telephone operation ...... 112
Audio AUX mode ............................ 145
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 120
CD mode ........................................ 131
Components .................................. 112
iPod ®
(media interface) .................139
Media interface .............................. 139
MP3 mode ..................................... 131
Operating safety ............................ 112
Radio operation ............................. 121
Satellite radio ................................ 125
Switching on and off ......................117
System settings ............................. 119
Telephone ...................................... 146
USB devices (media interface) .......139
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 69
Automatic central locking ..........59, 108
Automatic climate control see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode ................71
Automatic interior lighting control ....75 4
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Automatic locking when driving
......108
Automatic shift program ....................88
Automatic transmission ..................... 85
Automatic shift program ..................88
Gear range indicator ........................88
Gear ranges ..................................... 88
Gear selector lever ...........................
86
Kickdown ......................................... 87
Kickdown (manual shift program) .... 92
Manual shift program ....................... 90
One-touch gearshifting ....................89
Program mode indicator ..................89
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ................88
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ....................90
Shifting procedure ........................... 86
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 89
Transmission position indicator ....... 87
Transmission positions .................... 87
AUX socket ........................................ 145
Axle oils .............................................. 301B
Back button ....................................... 116
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 252
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 217
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 49
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................57
Replacing ....................................... 266
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 282
Charging ........................................ 283
Jump starting ................................. 283
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Bead (tire) .......................................... 217
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bluetooth ®
settings .......................... 120
Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 197
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 244
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Brakes ................................................ 222
High-performance brake system .... 223
Parking brake ................................... 83
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Break-in period .................................. 190
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...21
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............19
Calls (phone) ..............................
110, 146
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 300
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 231
CD player ............................................ 131
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 59, 108
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 59
SmartKey ......................................... 56
Central locking/unlocking switch .....59
Certification label .............................. 292
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ........................................ 37
Infant and child restraint systems .... 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Safety notes ..................................... 45
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 232
Cigarette lighter ................................ 177 Index
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Resetting fuel consumption statistics
X
Press button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the reading that you want to reset appears
in the multifunction display.
X Press and hold the reset button . in the
instrument cluster until the respective
values are reset to 0.
The fuel consumption statistics reset
automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Distance to empty X
Press button U or V repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message Range: appears in the
multifunction display.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level
appears in the multifunction display.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump C appears
instead of the remaining driving range. Telephone menu
G
Warning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
You can connect your telephone to the audio
system (Y page 146) or to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
X Switch on the audio system ( Y page 117)
or the COMAND system, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
X Press button U or V repeatedly until
the Telephone menu appears in the
multifunction display.
One of the following messages will appear
in the multifunction display:
R No Service: No network is available.
R Bluetooth Ready: The telephone has
not been connected to the audio system
or COMAND system via Bluetooth ®
yet.
X Connect the telephone to the audio
system or COMAND system via
Bluetooth ®
.
R Ready or name of the network provider
(if available): The telephone has found a
network and is ready for use. You can
operate it using the control system.
Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you can answer a call at any time. In the
multifunction display you will then see the
following message, or if available, the caller
ID (number or name):110
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K
Tuning to a station via station search
(Y page 123)
Fast rewind (Y page 138)
Skipping backwards to a track
(Y page 138) L
Tuning to a station via station search
(Y page 123)
Fast forward (
Y page 138)
Skipping forwards to a track
(Y page 138) M
Rejecting a call (
Y page 158)
Ending an active call (Y page 158) N
Confirming a passcode
(Y page 150)
Accepting a call (Y page 158)
Initiating a call (
Y page 156)
Redial ( Y page 157) O
Switching sound on/off
(Y page 118)
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off (
Y page 158) P
Sound settings (
Y page 118) Audio display
!
Avoid touching the audio display at all
times. The display has a very sensitive high-
gloss surface, there is a risk of it being
scratched. Do not press directly in the
display face. Otherwise, the audio display
will be damaged.
i For information about cleaning and care
of the audio display, see “Audio or
COMAND display” ( Y page 231).
Display
The currently selected mode and the
associated menus are shown on the audio
display. The audio display is divided into
several areas. Example illustration: Radio selected
Status line = displays the current settings
for radio and telephone mode.
You can request the required function using
menu bar
:.
The selection is made using buttons
9:;=.
Mobile phone readiness is indicated by
additional information being shown in the
status line:
R In the telephone main menu: Name of the
Bluetooth ®
device (calls made and
received via the Bluetooth ®
interface)
(Y page 151).
R Mobile phone network signal strength
r. This information will only be shown
with suitable mobile phones.
R The receiver symbol indicates whether a
call is active or not.
¢ No active call
ö Active call
In this example, the audio main function is set
to the FM radio mode and main area ; is
active.
i The layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Instrument cluster multifunction
display Please refer to the “Control system” section
of this manual (
Y page 93) for function
descriptions and operation of the instrument
cluster multifunction display and 114
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Menu
Night Mode
Automatic
Bluetooth
®
(Y page 120) Reset (Y page 121)
Display off
(Y page 120) Calling up the System Settings menu
X
Press button i.
The System menu appears. :
Calling up menu options
; Switching off display
Display settings You can adapt the brightness of the audio
display to the prevailing light conditions.
Setting the display design
X
i Q System Settings Q Display.
X Select Brightness, Day Mode, Night
Mode or Automatic.
i When you select Brightness, a scale
appears on which you can set the
brightness manually.
In the Automatic setting, the audio system
analyzes the automatic vehicle light sensor
and switches between the display designs
automatically.
Switching display on/off X
Switching display off: Select Display
Off. X
Switching display on: Press button 9,
button k, or either of the navigation
buttons =, ;, 9, :.
or
X Press button q.
The System menu appears.
i Pressing any of the function buttons, for
example button h, will also switch on
the display. The system will then switch to
the respective function.
Bluetooth ®
settings General information about Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth ®
technology is the standard for
short-range wireless technologies, suitable
for transmitting voice and data. It is possible
to connect Bluetooth ®
devices wirelessly.
Bluetooth ®
can be used to exchange vCards
or to make calls using a hands-free device.
Bluetooth ®
technology uses the freely
available ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical)
wave band that works at 2.45 GHz.
Bluetooth ®
works within a range of up to 33 ft
(10 m).
Activate or deactivate Bluetooth ®
X i Q System Settings Q
Bluetooth Q Activate Bluetooth. You have activated or deactivated
Bluetooth
®
. A checkmark O appears when
Bluetooth ®
is activated. 120
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Notes
i
The media interface allows for connection
of the following media with the audio
system:
R iPod ®
R USB storage media
R Audio devices with analog output (AUX),
e.g. MP3 or tape players.
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle under extremely high or low
temperatures. Read and observe the
operating instructions of the respective
device. Damage to external devices due to
excessive temperature is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Do not operate iPods ®
or USB storage media
with a remote control such as Bluetooth ®
in
addition to the media interface control.
Otherwise malfunctions may occur.
Always use the latest firmware for the iPod ®
or USB storage media.
Only use genuine software for uploading to
your iPod ®
or MP3 player as otherwise certain
functions may not be available or the system
may not recognize the device.
Connecting a completely discharged iPod ®
or
USB storage medium can increase the
initialization time.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz
connectors.
i Suitable connector cables are located in
the vehicle or can be purchased at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on the device, loading large audio
files may take several minutes.
When the power consumption of the external
device is too high or the media interface is not
functioning properly, malfunction messages
will be displayed.
i For information on compatible
multimedia devices and iPod ®
versions R
visit www.mbusa-mobile.com
R call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Special characteristics of USB storage
media
R If the storage medium contains other data
than audio data, the time required for
initialization increases. Initialization may
then take several minutes. Therefore, audio
data should be stored on a separate
partition.
R Up to 8 folder levels containing up to
1 000 tracks per folder are supported.
R Do not use USB extension cables or
connectors as they may impair
functionality.
R The playlists on the device are searched for
in the background. They are provided in a
separate category once they are available.
R The media interface does not support files
that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
Supported USB storage media
The following USB storage media are
supported:
R USB Flash Drives
R USB hard disks, 1", 1.8", and 2.5" drives
with a starting/continuous current rating
of maximum 800 mA (otherwise a separate
power supply will be necessary)
R MP3 players
-basic MP3 player are treated as USB
storage media
- for selected MP3 players additional
functions are supported
The media interface supports USB storage
media of USB Device SubClass 6. Information 140
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Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately
50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
i The functions and services available to
you while using the mobile phone depend
on your service provider and the type of
mobile phone you are using. Also see
separate operating manual of your mobile
phone for instructions on how to use your
mobile phone.
When the mobile phone is connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system, you
can operate the mobile phone using the
following devices:
R Audio control unit (Y page 156)
R Buttons 6 and ~ on the
multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 94)
R Mobile phone keypad or similar input
device
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones.
TEL Menu Menu Function
Telephone
Bluetooth
®
phones Download contacts
Delete contacts
Adjust volume
Name
Phone book
Call lists
Microphone off/
on
Call Lists or Mic On/
Mic Off
Delete Call Lists General notes
Making calls via Bluetooth
®
interface
The audio system telephone function via the
Bluetooth ®
interface is available in
conjunction with a Bluetooth ®
enabled
mobile phone.
With
a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free device and receive electronic
business cards (vCards) via the Bluetooth ®
interface.
Calls disconnected while the vehicle is in
motion
Interruptions to the connection may occur if
R there is insufficient mobile network
coverage
R you move from one mobile network
transmitter/receiver area (mobile network
cell) into another and no channels are free
or the cell is full
R you are using a SIM card that is not
compatible with the available network
R when using a mobile phone with
“Twincard”, the mobile phone is
simultaneously logged into the network
with the second SIM card
Operating options
i The components and operating principles
of the audio system can be found on
(Y page 112) and ( Y page 116).
When the mobile phone is connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system, you
can operate the mobile phone using the
following devices:
R Buttons 6 and ~ and keypad on
audio control unit ( Y page 113)
R Multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 94)
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones. Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for information on Audio system
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features available for your mobile phone of
choice.
i
In
order for the functions described in this
section to work correctly, the Bluetooth ®
telephone must be linked to the audio
system. Please make sure any other
Bluetooth ®
device linked with the mobile
phone is switched off before you use the
telephone functions with the audio system.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The head unit internal Bluetooth ®
transmitter
must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it is deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Unless otherwise indicated, the descriptions
and illustrations in this section refer to the
audio system.
Caller ID
The audio system can display the telephone
number and the name of the caller, e.g. for an
incoming call and also in other menus or
displays.
For the telephone number to be displayed,
the caller must transmit their telephone
number. Otherwise Unknown will be shown on
the audio display.
This is also the case for name displays. For
this, the telephone number and the name of
the caller must also be saved in the telephone
book. Functional restrictions
You
will not be able to use the mobile phone,
or you may have to wait a while, in the
following situations:
R If the mobile phone is switched off.
R If the mobile phone is not connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system.
R If the mobile phone is locked.
R If the mobile phone has not yet acquired a
network signal.
The mobile phone automatically tries to log
into a network. If no network is available,
you will also not be able to make a “911”
emergency call. If you attempt to make an
outgoing call, the No Service message will
appear for a short while.
R If you switch off the audio system in the
middle of a call, e.g. by switching off the
ignition, that call will be cut off. You can
prevent this from happening as follows:
-Switch the mobile phone to “private
mode” before switching the audio
system off (see mobile phone operating
instructions).
Activating the mobile phone Prerequisites for the mobile phone
For making calls using the audio system via
the Bluetooth
®
interface, you will need a
Bluetooth ®
enabled mobile phone.
Your mobile phone must support the
Bluetooth ®
hands-free profile 1.0 or higher to
make or receive calls (see mobile phone
operating instructions).
i For further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth ®
-
enabled mobile phones to the audio system
R visit www.mbusa-mobile.com
R call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at 148
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1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Activating Bluetooth ®
X Switch on the mobile phone (see mobile
phone operating instructions).
X Enter the PIN (not necessary with some
mobile phones or network).
X Activate Bluetooth ®
connection on the
mobile
phone (see mobile phone operating
instructions).
X Press button %
on the audio control unit
to call up the telephone mode.
i On certain mobile phones, not only you
will have to activate the Bluetooth ®
function but in addition, your own device
must be made "visible" for other devices.
Each Bluetooth ®
device has a Bluetooth ®
device name. It is recommended to give
your mobile phone a personal name, by
which you can clearly recognize your
mobile phone.
i If the Bluetooth ®
function on the audio
system is disabled, the message
Bluetooth not activated in system
settings appears.
X Activate Bluetooth ®
connection on the
audio system
(Y page 120).
X i Q System Settings Q
Bluetooth Q Activate Bluetooth.
You have activated or deactivated
Bluetooth ®
. A checkmark appears when
Bluetooth ®
is activated.
Registering a mobile phone
(authorizing) When you use your mobile phone in
conjunction
with the audio system for the first
time, you must register (authorize) it. It is possible to register up to 15 mobile
phones.
The connection is always established
to the last activated mobile phones in signal
range. When you authorize a new mobile
phone, it is activated automatically. You can
switch between the authorized mobile
phones.
Searching for a mobile phone
X % Q Phone Q Bluetooth Phones
Q Update.
The audio system searches for up to 10
suitable Bluetooth ®
telephones within
range and enters them into the telephone
list.
Authorized Bluetooth ®
telephones will be
identified
by a telephone-symbol L in front
of the list entry once the telephone list has
been updated. The symbol will be grayed
out if the authorized mobile phone is not
located within the Bluetooth ®
range.
i The duration of the search procedure
depends on the number and type of
Bluetooth ®
telephones. The search may
take a few minutes.
i If the telephone list is already full
(15 entries), you must de-authorize one of
the authorized devices ( Y page 151), and
start the search again. Otherwise a new
device you are looking for will not appear
in the list.
If the audio system does not find your
mobile phone, external authorization may
be necessary ( Y page 150).
Authorizing a Bluetooth ®
device
X Select the desired unauthorized device
from the telephone list by pressing the
buttons 9, : and 9.
or
X Select Options Q Authorize.
The input menu for the passcode appears. Audio system
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