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Beverage holdersee Cup holder
Bit rates for digital audio .................. 179
Blocked areas for route guidance .... 112
Blocking routes ................................. 137
Bluetooth ®
activating phone ............................ 149
Device authorizing ........................... 97
Device de-authorizing ......................98
Displaying details ............................. 97
downloading address book
content .......................................... 166
external authorization ....................150
External authorization ......................98
List of devices .................................. 97
making calls ................................... 148
Settings ........................................... 96
Switching On/Off ............................ 96
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 325
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 376
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 357
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 370
Brakes ................................................ 349
Ceramic brake system ...................350
High-performance brake system ....350
Warning lamp ................................. 389
Break-in period .................................. 320
Brightness Setting ............................................. 93
Brightness setting
main video ..................................... 203
Browsing lists
see Predictive speller
see Searching
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 29
Calculating routes see Route guidance
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 27
Calling (See also Telephone) dialing with keypad ........................159
emergency calls ............................. 152
history of calls ............................... 155
redialing ................................... 85, 159
using address book entries ............165
using phone book
entries ............................. 84, 153, 160
voice control with .......................... 219
see Call lists
Call lists ............................................. 155
calling number in ........................... 160
deleting .......................................... 158
displaying details ........................... 156
saving entries in address
book ...................................... 156, 157
selecting ........................................ 156
Calls (phone) ...................................... 280
Call waiting function ......................... 160
Camera angle, DVD Video ................. 205
Canceling entry into COMAND ........... 87
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 425
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 359
Categories points of interest (POIs) .................128
satellite radio ......................... 175, 222
stopover destinations ....................124
CD/DVD discs
Loading .......................................... 180
CD Audio, main vehicle ..................... 177
ejecting discs ................................. 182
fast forward and reverse ................187
Gracenote ®
Media Database .........188
handling and care of discs .............180
loading discs .................................. 180
selecting a track ............................ 187
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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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DVD menu ..................................... 203
fast forward/rewind ......................202
functional restrictions ....................200
handling and care of discs .............199
interactive content ........................205
menu system ................................. 202
notes on ........................................ 199
operating DVD menu .....................203
picture settings .............................. 203
safety notes ................................... 198
selecting film/track .......................203
stop function ................................. 202
submenu overview .........................201
switching to ................................... 201
voice control with ..................225, 230
Dynamic routing ........................ 107, 143
E
Easy-entry/exit feature ............ 245, 286
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 65
Ejecting discs and memory cards main audio system ......................... 182
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 28
Power outlets ................................. 308
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic parking brake .................. 261
Electronic Stability Control see ESC
Emergency, in case of
Exiting the vehicle ............................ 57
First aid kit ..................................... 362
Flat tire .......................................... 402
Hazard warning flasher ..................252
Roadside Assistance ................ 27, 311
Towing the vehicle .........................415
Emergency calls
mbrace .......................................... 309
Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................309
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (mbrace) ...........313
Remote door lock (Tele Aid,
Canada only) .................................. 313
Trunk lid, emergency release .........240
Emergency phone calls ..................... 152
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control ............................... 352
Information label ............................ 421
System warranties ...........................26
Ending active phone calls ................. 160
Ending calls .......................................... 84
Engine Break-in recommendations ............320
Cleaning ......................................... 356
Compartment ................................ 322
Malfunction indicator lamp ............394
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 381
Number .......................................... 421
Starting .......................................... 258
Turning off ..................................... 262
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 323
Additives ........................................ 426
Checking level ............................... 323
Consumption ................................. 323
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 383
Oil dipstick ..................................... 323
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 426
Warning lamp ................................. 394
Engine oil temperature gauge .......... 271
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ...... 62
ETS .................................................. 63
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 371, 372, 377
Warning lamp ................................. 393
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 46
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Express operation Power windows .............................. 255
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iPod®
devices ..................................... 192
connecting to ................................. 192
playback options ............................ 197
playlists and folders .......................195
selecting tracks ............................. 195
J
Jack ..................................................... 363
Jump starting ..................................... 413
K
Key, Mechanical Loss of ........................................... 237
Replacing ....................................... 238
Unlocking/locking manually ..........397
Valet locking .................................. 241
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ........................237
Checking battery ........................... 237
Closing the windows ......................257
Factory setting ............................... 237
Global locking (SmartKey) .............237
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ..................................... 237
Locking/unlocking ........................236
Loss of ........................................... 237
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 379
Opening, trunk ............................... 239
Opening and closing the windows . 256
Remote control .............................. 236
Replacing ....................................... 238
Replacing battery ........................... 399
Restoring to factory setting ...........237
Selective setting ............................ 237
Starter switch positions .................242
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions .................241
Keypad, entering characters with ..... 87
Kickdown ........................................... 266
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 270
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 345
Knee bags ............................................ 48
L
Labels Certification ................................... 420
Emission control information .........421
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 334
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ......................250
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 384
Switching on/off ........................... 250
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 35, 389
Brakes ........................................... 389
Center console ................................ 38
Engine malfunction ........................394
Engine oil temperature ..................394
ESC .......................................... 35, 393
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 394
High-beam headlamps .............35, 252
Instrument cluster .........................388
Low-beam headlamps ..............35, 250
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................395
Passenger front air bag off ......49, 396
Seat belt telltale ................35, 55, 391
SRS .......................................... 44, 392
Turn signals ..................................... 35
Lane recommendations .................... 135
Language Setting ............................................. 99
Language settings
DVD Video ..................................... 205
Last Destinations .............................. 147
adding stopover destination ..........124
adding to memory .......................... 145
choosing destination from .............123
deleting destination from ...............147
saving current vehicle
position ................................. 106, 147
voice control for ............................ 216
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 385
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 358
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Media list ........................................... 186
Memory cards starting playback ........................... 184
voice control with ..................224, 230
Memory function ............................... 249
Menus see Control system menus
Menus, COMAND
how to operate ................................ 86
list of ................................................ 74
Menus, steering wheel ........................ 81
Messages during voice command ..................209
for driving maneuvers ....................133
for traffic lane recommendations ... 135
real-time traffic reports .................. 142
Mirrors ............................................... 246
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....247
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 247
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............246
Interior rear view mirror .................246
Memory function ........................... 249
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 248
Vanity mirror .................................. 307
Missed calls, list of ........................... 155
Missed navigation
announcements, requesting ............ 137
Mobile telephone see Telephone
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 427
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode, main vehicle .................. 178
fast forward and reverse ................187
selecting a track ............................ 187
selecting folders ............................ 187
starting playback ........................... 184
stopping or pausing playback ........186
voice control with ..................224, 229
MP3 players ....................................... 192
playback options ............................ 197
playlists and folders .......................195
selecting active partition ...............197
selecting tracks ............................. 195
MP3 storage medium ........................ 178Multifunction display .................. 81, 273
Adjusting illumination brightness ... 285
Audio menu ..................................... 83
Menus and submenus ......................81
Symbol messages ..........................370
Text messages ............................... 365
Vehicle status messages ...............364
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 371, 372
Advanced TPMS ............................. 368
Air bags ......................................... 365
Air filter .......................................... 384
Alternator .............................. 368, 383
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED
Transmission
...................................... 367, 368, 388
Battery ................................... 368, 383
Brake fluid ..................................... 376
Brake pads ..................................... 370
Coolant .......................................... 381
Cruise control ................................ 367
Doors ............................................. 379
EBP ................................................ 372
Engine oil ....................................... 383
ESC ............................... 371, 372, 377
Gas cap .......................................... 384
High-beam lamps ........................... 385
Hood .............................................. 379
License plate lamps .......................385
Light sensor ................................... 386
Low-beam lamps ............................ 386
mbrace .......................................... 377
Parking lamps ................................ 385
Passenger front air bag ..................365
Reserve fuel ................................... 383
Reverse lamp ................................. 384
Side marker lamps .........................385
SmartKey ....................................... 379
SRS ................................................ 378
Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................377
Tire inflation pressure ............368, 387
Tire pressure monitor ....................368
Tires ...................................... 368, 387
Trunk ............................................. 379
Turn signals ................................... 387
Washer fluid ................................... 380
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 80
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Speed settingsCruise control ................................ 291
Resume function ............................ 292
Speller .................................................. 86
destination memory list .................122
for points of interest (POIs) ...128, 130
house number list ..........................119
street junction list .......................... 120
street list ....................................... 118
zip code list ................................... 117
Spelling with voice command .......... 209
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Indicator lamp ...................35, 44, 392
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 378
Standing water, driving through ...... 351
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 241
SmartKey ....................................... 242
Starting difficulties (engine) ............ 258
Starting the engine ........................... 258
State of destination,
selecting .................................... 114, 213
Station selection (radio) voice commands for ......................222
Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel ............................ 80, 208
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 267
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 313
Stopover destinations ...................... 124
deleting .......................................... 125
Stopping playback
main audio ..................................... 186
main video ..................................... 202
Storage compartments ..................... 304
Storage media handling ... 100, 180, 199
Storing tires ....................................... 339
Street junctions, selecting as
destination ......................................... 120
Street of destination,
selecting .................................... 118, 214
Subtitles for DVD Video .................... 205Summer and standard time
switching ......................................... 94
Summer tires ..................................... 424
Sun visors .................................. 306, 307
Switches Adjusting illumination brightness ... 285
Symbols in this book .......................... 70
System language for input speller ............................. 157
System menu ....................................... 92
T
Tachometer Overspeed range ........................... 271
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 357
Tar stains ........................................... 355
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............426
Brake fluid ..................................... 426
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 425
Coolant .......................................... 428
Engine oil additives ........................426
Engine oils ..................................... 426
Fuel requirements .......................... 427
Gasoline additives .......................... 427
Identification labels .......................420
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........427
Rims and tires ................................ 422
Vehicle specification SLS AMG
(197) .............................................. 421
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 425, 429
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................... 308
Emergency calls ............................. 309
Information button .........................311
Initiating an emergency call ...........310
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Lower partFunctionPage0046Gear selector lever2630047COMAND controller77008AAshtray307Cigarette lighter307orPower outlet308Storage compartment3040088Cup holder306Storage compartment3040086Starter switch2420087AMG button (SETUP)270FunctionPage006ETrunk Wing switch:Trunk Wing cleaning360Trunk Wing operation65006FESC off/onESC SPORT on/off620070KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
241
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technicians as soon as possible. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R While seated, an occupant should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted
from the seat bottom as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
approximate the occupant’s weight
category.
R Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
OCS Self-test
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once or
twice, the 007F 0080 indicator lamp
illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly
sitting on the passenger seat and the system
classifies the occupant as an adult, the 007F
0080 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out
after approximately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
classifies the passenger seat as being empty,
the 007F 0080 indicator lamp will illuminate
and not go out.
GWarning!
If the 007F 0080 indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the system is not functioning. You
must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the
passenger seat.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section ( Y page 49).
GWarning!
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The bottom and
back of the child seat must make full contact
with the passenger seat cushion and
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 seats.
Seat belts
Safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.
i See “Children in the vehicle”
( Y page 57) for information on
R infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle
R restraint systems for infants and children
GWarning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure your passenger is properly
restrained. You and your passenger should
always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can
be considerably more severe without your
seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat
belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit
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special seat belt retractors, see “Infant and
child restraint systems” ( Y page 58).
To release the seat belt with seat belt release
button 0088, see ( Y page 55).
Releasing the seat beltsXPress seat belt release button 0088
( Y page 54).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate 0047
( Y page 54).
!
Make sure the seat belt retracts
completely. Otherwise the seat belt and/or
latch plate could get caught or pinched in
the door or in the seat mechanism. This can
damage the seat belt and impair its
effectiveness, and/or cause damage to the
door and/or door trim panel. Such damage
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Enhanced seat belt reminder system
When the engine is started, the seat belt
telltale 0082 will always illuminate for
6 seconds to remind you and your passenger
to fasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
chime will sound. The warning chime goes out
after approximately 6 seconds or once the
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the
passenger’s seat belt (with the passenger
seat occupied) is not fastened with both
doors closed,
R the seat belt telltale 0082 remains
illuminated for as long as either the driver’s
or passenger’s seat belt is not fastened.
R and if the vehicle speed once exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale
0082 starts flashing and a warning chime
sounds with increasing intensity for a
maximum of 60 seconds or until the
driver’s and passenger’s seat belt are
fastened.
If you and/or your passenger release the
seat belt during driving, the seat belt
telltale 0082 starts flashing and the
warning chime sounds as described before.
If the driver’s or the passenger’s seat belt
remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the
warning chime stops sounding, the seat
belt telltale 0082 stops flashing but
continues to be illuminated.
After a vehicle standstill, the warning chime
is reactivated and the seat belt telltale
0082 is flashing again if the vehicle speed
once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h).
The seat belt telltale 0082 will only go out if
both the driver’s and the passenger’s seat
belt (with the passenger seat occupied) are
fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a
door is opened.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
( Y page 35).
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD),
seat belt force limiter
The seat belts are equipped with ETDs and
seat belt force limiters.
The ETDs are designed to activate in the
following cases:
R in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding
the system’s preset deployment threshold
R in side impacts exceeding the system’s
preset deployment threshold on the far
side of the impact
R in certain vehicle rollovers
R if the restraint systems are operational and
functioning correctly, see “SRS indicator
lamp” ( Y page 44)
The ETDs will only activate if the seat belts are
fastened (latch plate properly inserted into
buckle).
In an impact, the ETDs remove slack from the
seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit
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XGuide top tether strap 0088 according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.XSecurely fasten hook 008A, which is part of
top tether strap 0088, to anchorage ring 0047.
Make sure
R hook 008A is attached to anchorage ring 0047
beyond the safety catch, as illustrated
R top tether strap 0088 is not twisted
Once hook 008A is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
XInstall the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap 0088 according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
top tether strap 0088:
XReinstall anchorage ring cover 0046.
Panic alarm
XActivating: Press and hold 0033
button 0046 for at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate.XDeactivating: Press 0033 button 0046 again.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
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 harmful
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.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 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 of the device.
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.
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