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DifficultiesWhile driving .................................. 260
With starting .................................. 258
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 337
Disc handling ..................... 100, 180, 199
Display, main ....................................... 73
automatic DVD picture switch-off ..199
menus ........................................ 81, 85
with voice command ......................209
Display, map
see Map display
Display design
setting ............................................. 93
Displays
Maintenance service indicator .......352
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 364
Multifunction display .....................273
Symbol messages ..........................370
Text messages ............................... 365
Trip computer ................................ 275
Vehicle status message memory ...282
Vehicle system settings .................282
Distance to destination, displaying . 110
District, selecting as destination ..... 119
with voice commands ....................214
Door control panel .............................. 41
Door handles ........................................ 41
Doors Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ......236
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 379
Opening/closing ............................ 238
Remote door lock (mbrace) ...........313
Remote door lock (Tele Aid,
Canada only) .................................. 313
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........398
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 345
Downloading address book
content ............................................... 166
Drinking and driving ......................... 349
Driving Abroad ........................................... 351
Hydroplaning ................................. 351Instructions ........................... 258, 348
In winter ........................................ 348
Problems ....................................... 260
RACE START .................................. 292
Safety systems ................................ 61
Systems ......................................... 290
Through standing water .................351
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 257
Driving maneuvers ............................ 133
Driving off .................................. 259, 351
Driving safety systems ....................... 61
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake ................................ 65
BAS .................................................. 62
EBP .................................................. 65
ESC .................................................. 62
ETS .................................................. 63
Trunk Wing ....................................... 65
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 290
Hill-start assist system ..................293
Parktronic system ..........................294
RACE START .................................. 292
Rear view camera .......................... 296
Driving tips, AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
7-SPEED Transmission ...................... 266
DRM (Digital Rights Management) ... 193
DTMF tone transmission .................. 160
DVD Audio, main vehicle .................. 177
ejecting discs ................................. 182
fast forward and reverse ................187
handling and care of discs .....100, 180
loading discs .................................. 180
Notes about ................................... 178
pause function ............................... 186
selecting a track ............................ 187
setting audio format ......................189
starting playback ........................... 184
stopping or pausing playback ........186
voice control with ..................224, 230
DVD changer
loading ........................................... 101
DVD menu operation ......................... 203
DVD playback conditions ................. 199
DVD Video .......................................... 198
automatic picture switch off ..........199
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Lighting .............................................. 249
Daytime running lamp mode ..........251
Exterior .......................................... 250
Interior ........................................... 253
Limp-home mode .............................. 270
Listing address book contents ........ 220
Load index (tires) ...................... 341, 345
Loading CDs and DVDs main system .................................. 180
Local voice control commands ........ 207
Location of vehicle, current see Vehicle location (current)
Locator lighting ................................. 285
Locking and unlocking Notes ............................................. 236
Locking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 398
SmartKey ....................................... 236
Loss of
Key ................................................ 237
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 420
Loudness
see Volume
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 250
Exterior lamp switch ......................250
Indicator lamp .................................. 35
Switching on .................................. 250
Lubricants .......................................... 425
M
Magazine compartments, DVD
changer .............................................. 180
Main function display see Display, main
Main function menus
list of ................................................ 74
navigation mode, switching to .......105
opening ............................................ 85
Main menu, overview of ..................... 74
Maintenance ........................................ 27
Maintenance System Service indicator display ................353
Service indicator message .............352
Service term exceeded ..................353
Maneuver phase (driving
maneuvers) ........................................ 134
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 250
Manual shift program ....................... 268
Upshift indicator ............................ 269
Map display (See also Navigation) ... 108
blocked area for route ...................112
destination information .................. 138
driving maneuver preparation ........133
entering destination on ..................123
entering POI from .......................... 132
general information, at bottom ......110
hiding crosshairs ........................... 107
setting scale .................................. 106
topographic map ............................ 111
traffic information ..........................109
traffic lane recommendations ........135
traffic notifications in .....................139
updating map software ..................100
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 346
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 345
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 346
mbrace ....................................... 125, 308
Emergency calls ............................. 309
Information button .........................311
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 310
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 377
Remote door lock .......................... 313
Search & Send ............................... 313
SOS button .................................... 310
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..313
System self-test ............................. 309
Wrench button ............................... 311
Measurement units, navigation ....... 103
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ......................... 192, 304
data formats .................................. 193
voice control with ..................225, 230
Media Interface
connecting devices ........................193
selecting category/playlist/folder . 195
selecting files ................................. 195
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Satellite radio .................................... 173
category selection .................175, 222
Displaying information ...................176
Memory functions ..........................176
Selecting a channel .......................175
selecting channels .........................223
Switching on .................................. 174
Updating channels .........................177
voice control with ..................221, 229
Saving route calculations
see Last Destinations
Scale of navigation map, setting ..... 106
Scene selection main system .................................. 203
Scrolling navigation map .................. 106
Search & Send ................................... 125
Searching (See also Predictive
speller) address book ......................... 219, 220
audio tracks ................................... 187
for mobile phones ..........................149
phone book ...................................... 84
points of interest (POIs) .................128
see Track selection (audio)
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 55
Seat belts ............................................. 52
Children in the vehicle .....................57
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Fastening ......................................... 54
Proper use of ................................... 53
Releasing ......................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 46
Safety notes ..................................... 52
Telltale ............................... 35, 55, 391
Seat heating ....................................... 245
Seating capacity ................................ 335
Seats .................................................. 243
Adjustment .................................... 243
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 245
Heating .......................................... 245
Memory function ........................... 249
Selecting audio track
CD, DVD, or MP3 ........................... 187
normal and random options ...........189
steering wheel operation .................83
voice commands for ......................224
Selecting from lists ............................. 88Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
mbrace .......................................... 309
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 52
Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................309
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 420
Service and warranty information ..... 26
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 338
Service menu ..................................... 281
Settings Factory setting (SmartKey) ............237
Memory function ........................... 249
Menu ............................................. 282
Selective setting (SmartKey) .......... 237
Side impact air bags ........................... 48
Side marker lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 357
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 385
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 346
Side windows see Power windows
Skipping to tracks
see Track selection (audio)
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 347
Snow tires see Winter tires
Sound
see Audio
Sound Modus ....................................... 90
Speedometer ....................................... 34
Speed restriction on destination
input ........................................... 102, 123
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Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 377
Remote door lock .......................... 313
Search & Send ............................... 313
SOS button .................................... 310
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..313
System self-test ............................. 309
Wrench button ............................... 311
Telephone
Answering/ending a call ................280
Hands-free microphone ...................40
Menu ............................................. 280
Operation ....................................... 280
Phone book .................................... 281
Redialing ........................................ 281
Telephone (See also Calling)
activating ....................................... 149
address book ................................. 160
Bluetooth interface ........................149
call lists ......................................... 155
call waiting function .......................160
functional restrictions ....................148
general information .......................148
incoming calls .......................... 84, 158
loudness of calls .............................. 89
making calls ................................... 159
navigation announcements during
calls ............................................... 137
operating options ........................... 148
phone book .................................... 153
prerequisites .................................. 149
setting transmit and receive
volume ........................................... 151
steering wheel operation .................84
voice control with .......................... 226
Telephone book
see Phone book
Telephone calls
emergency ..................................... 152
lists of ............................................ 155
making ........................................... 159
see Calling
Tel menu ............................................... 84
Temperature Engine oil ....................................... 271
Interior ........................................... 300
Outside .......................................... 271
Terminating phone calls ................... 160Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 409
Time format
setting ............................................. 94
Time of arrival, displaying ................ 110
Time settings ....................................... 93
Time zone setting ............................................. 94
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 346
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 334
Tire and loading terminology ........... 345
TIREFIT ............................................... 402
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 329
Important notes on ........................328
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....334
Tire labeling ....................................... 341
Tire load rating .................................. 345
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 346
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 326, 422
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 329
Air pressure ................................... 327
Care and maintenance ...................338
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Direction of rotation, spinning .......337
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 344
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 328
Inflation pressure ..................328, 329
Information placard .......................334
Inspection ...................................... 338
Labeling ......................................... 341
Load identification .........................343
Load index ............................. 341, 345
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Product Information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and pre-
approved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations, and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating particular equipment, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are special-
order items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the
toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send
in the “Change of Address Notice” found in
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
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If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available
to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts.
R Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safetyGWarning!
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWarning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle as occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers
R slow down carefully
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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1 Category2 Channel3 Artist4 Song title
You will see (if available)
Rthe full name
Radditional information
XTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Slide o m p.
Displaying Service Information
You can call the provider service center for
questions or releases whenever you need.
XSelect SatRadio £ Service in the
SatRadio submenu.
The service information appears.
1 Phone number of the provider, (SIRIUS
XM) or Call Service Provider
2 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiverXTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Slide o m p.
Channel List Updates
While receiving a new channel list the
message Updating Channels will appear.
The channel last tuned to will be muted until
the update is completed. You cannot operate
the satellite radio.
After completion of the update, the Satellite
radio main menu will appear. The channel last
tuned to will begin to play if available in the
new channel list.
Sound Settings
Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to
adjust sound settings.
RVolume (Y page 89)
RBalance control (Y page 90)
RBass and treble control (Y page 90)
RBang & Olufsen sound system (Y page 90)
CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3
Safety Instructions
GWarning
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. There
is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation
if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty
or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that you
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
RInserting a disc
REjecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
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Switching to Audio Aux Mode
From Another Main Function
XSelect Audio £ Audio £ Aux in the
audio menu display.
iIf the last mode was audio Aux mode, you
only need to select Audio.
Within the Audio Function
XSelect Audio £ Aux.
The Audio Aux menu appears. The medium
in the external audio source is heard,
provided it is connected and switched to
playback.
iPlease see the corresponding operating
instructions for how to operate the external
audio source.
You can set the following in audio Aux mode:
RVolume (Y page 89)
RBalance (Y page 90)
RTreble and bass (Y page 90)
RBang & Olufsen (Y page 90)
GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) may be much
louder. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually.
iThe volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at high volume.
Video
General Information
Safety Notes
GWarning
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. There
is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation
if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty
or damaged.
COMAND does not contain any parts that you
are able to maintain yourself. For safety
reasons, all maintenance work must be
exclusively carried out by qualified
technicians.
GWarning
Only carry out the following when the vehicle
is stationary:
RInserting a disc
REjecting a disc
There is a risk of accident by being distracted
from road and traffic conditions if you load a
CD/DVD while the vehicle is in motion.
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Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 2.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to call up statistical
data on your vehicle, and much more.
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
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.
The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.
0046Multifunction display0047Press button007Fto end a call
to reject an incoming call006Ato answer a call
to dial 9
to redial 9006Cto mutePress button005A
005Bto set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER008APress button0062to activate the Voice Control
System0088Press button briefly0041to cancel the Voice Control
System
to go back
to confirm messagesPress and hold button0041to select the standard display0086Press button003E
0040to call up line for menus and to
select menus9 Function only available in telephone menu.272Control systemControls in detail
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