Mercedes-benz S-Class 2012 Bedienungsanleitung

S-ClassOperator's Manual

Climate controlAutomatic climate control ... 291COMAND ... 265Controlling automatically ...

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelis closed. The front and rear roller sunblindscan be operated individually.Operating the front roller sunbl

being injured by the opening or closingprocedure.The rear roller sunblind is equipped withautomatic operation and the anti-entrapmentfeature. If the m

XMake sure that the rear roller sunblind canbe opened fully again (Y page 98).XIf this is not the case, repeat the stepsabove again.Problems with the

Useful information ... 102Correct driver's seat position ... 102Seats ...

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SeatsImportant safety notesGWARNINGIn order to avoid possible loss of vehiclecontrol, all seat, head restraint, steeringwheel and rear view mirror adj

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat headrestraints. Head restraints are intended tohelp reduce injuries during an accident.! To avoid damage to

:Seat cushion angle;Backrest angle=Folding the head restraint up or back?Head restraint angleASeat fore-and-aft adjustmentAdjusting the front-passenge

You can use the override button to disablethis function (Y page 67).The button is located in the rear door on thefront-passenger side.:To select the f

XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull side bolsters : intothe desired position.XTo move forwards and backwards: pullor push

Cup holderCenter console ... 437Important safety notes ... 437Rear compartment ... 437

You can adjust side bolsters : of the luxuryhead restraint individually.XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint: push or pull side bolsters

iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seatheating may switch off.The system automatically switches downfrom level 3 to level 2 after approximatelyei

The electrical steering wheel adjustmentfeature can be operated at any time.Therefore, do not leave children unattendedin the vehicle, or with access

To stop steering wheel and seat movement,do one of the following:Rmove the seat adjustment switch.Rmove the steering column adjustmentswitch.Rpress on

XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress button ; for the right-hand exteriormirror or button = for the left-hand

Parking position for the exteriormirror on the front-passenger sideSetting and storing the parking positionYou can position the front-passenger sideex

Rmulticontour seat: the side bolsters of theseat cushion and the backrest as well asthe contour of the backrest in the lumbarand shoulder regionsRdriv

Useful information ... 116Introduction ... 116At a glance ...

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2. this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Any unauthorized modification to thisdev

Setting the specified minimumdistance ... 338Warning lamp ... 428Dolby Digital ...

At a glanceCOMAND operating systemOverviewFunction Page:COMAND display 122;COMAND controller andfunction buttons 118=Telephone keypad 120Components of

The COMAND controller can be:Rpressed briefly or pressed and held WRturned clockwise or counter-clockwisecVdRslid left or right XVYRslid forwards or b

Assigning the programmable button(favorites):Programmable buttonYou can assign the following predefinedfunctions to the h programmable button:RECO: yo

COMAND displayDisplay overviewThe COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. TheCOMAND display is divided into sev

Navi Audio Telephone Video VehicleMode FM/AM radio Video DVD ECOMap orientation Sat radio AUX Multicontourseat/lumbarsettingsPoint of interestsymbols

For example, the "Navi" function can be usedfrom the driver's side while the "Video"function is used on the front-passenger s

switch SPLITVIEW on and off(Y page 125).The SPLITVIEW screen remains on forapproximately 30 minutes after the SmartKeyhas been turned to position 0 in

Cleaning instructions! Do not touch the COMAND display. Thedisplay has a very sensitive high-glosssurface; there is a risk of scratching. If youhave t

ECOMAND: to select a station frompresets, select a track, enter directly,enter a phone number, for example. Rear Seat Entertainment System: to select

Functions with the E and F buttonYou can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.Mode FunctionAudio mode Sele

Removing/ejecting (Rear SeatEntertainment System) ... 251Selecting a media type ... 224Selecting a track ...

Calling up the menu of a main function:To call up the audio menu;Main function barIf one of the main functions navigation, audio,telephone or video is

Calling up the audio functionXSelect Audio in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.The basic

You can enter the characters using either thecharacter bar or the number keypad. In theselection list, you select an entry to copy it tothe address en

You see which characters you can enter withthat key. Each time the key is pressed, thenext character is selected.Example: key p:Rpress once = MRpress

iYou will find further information in the"Destination entry" section (Y page 153).Entering characters in the address andthe phone bookIntrod

Option 1XSelect 4 or 5 in the character bar andpress W to confirm.The input menu shows the data fieldselected.:Cursor in the next data field;To store

MuteSwitching audio and video sources on/offXPress the 8 button on the multifunctionsteering wheel.The sound from the respective audio orvideo source

Adjusting the sound settingsCalling up the sound menuYou can make various sound settings for thedifferent audio and video sources. This meansthat it i

Surround soundGeneral informationIf your vehicle is equipped with the harman/kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system,you can set the optimum surround s

:Current settingXSelect the Logic7® ON or Logic7® OFFsetting by turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.Depending on your selection, s

Exterior lightingsee Exterior lighting Exterior mirror parking positionAdjusting (COMAND) ... 262Ext

dts™MLP™Selecting settings for the Bang & Olufsensound systemCalling up the selection menuXSelect Sound.XHighlight Bang & Olufsen.XPress W.A s

Rear-compartment screens:Socket for corded headphones;V jack for video signal=L jack for audio signal, left?R jack for audio signal, rightARear compar

Remote controlOverview:To switch the screen on/off;To switch the button lighting on/off=To select the screen for remote controloperation (COMAND, SPLI

Selecting a menu/menu item andconfirming your selectionXPress the =;9: buttons toselect the menu/menu item and press the9 button to confirm.CD/DVD dri

Cordless headphonesOverviewThe cordless headphones for the rear compartment can be recognized by the "DIGITAL AUDIO"inscription on the batte

Indicator lamp displaysThe indicator lamp displays the followingpossible stati for the batteries andheadphones:Display StatusGreen The batteries are f

Time settingsGeneral informationIf COMAND is equipped with a navigationsystem and has GPS reception, COMANDautomatically sets the time and date. You c

XSelect Time Zone and press W to confirm.You will see a list of time zones. The # dotindicates the current setting.XSelect the time zone and press W t

guides you through the training with spokeninstructions.XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to con

XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.If you select No, the process will be aborted.If you select Yes, the individualization isdeleted. You will se

Gracenote Media Database ... 226HHandbrakesee Parking brake Harman/kardon® Logic 7®surround sound system

Searching for Bluetooth® devicesXActivate Bluetooth® (Y page 147).XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpres

XTo confirm an entry in COMAND: select¬ using the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.orXSelect SEND on the telephone keypad.XEnter the same passc

change accordingly. If the selected languageis not supported by the Voice Control System,"English" will be selected.XSelect Vehicle by turni

GWARNINGNavigation announcements are intended todirect you while driving without diverting yourattention from the road and driving.Please always use t

the route, changes of direction and lanerecommendations. Navigationannouncements guide you to yourdestination."Route guidance inactive" mean

XSelect the route option(s) and press W toconfirm.The route options are switched on O or offª, depending on the previous status.iIf you change the rou

XSelect Destination by turning cVd theCOMAND controller and pressing W toconfirm.XSelect Address Entry and press W toconfirm.The address entry menu ap

City listXSelect an entry by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XIrrespective of the option, press W toconfirm your selection.The address entry menu app

XEnter a city as described above(Y page 153).XSelect ALL.XEnter or select the street name.XSelect the appropriate city.If you know the city well, you

XOption 1: enter the address, e.g. a city,street and house number (Y page 153).XOnce you have entered the address, selectSave in the address entry men

Selecting a category/playlist ... 236Supported variants ... 233JJackStorage location ... 472Using

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.You will see the center list either with thecharacter bar (option 1) or as a selectionlist (option 2).Option 1

XSelect an intersection by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XIrrespective of the option, press W toconfirm your selection.The address entry menu appea

on the same street: call up an addressdestination from the last destinations.XSelect Change by turning cVd and slidingZVÆ the COMAND controller and pr

Entering an intermediate stopIntroductionWhen route guidance is active, you can enteran intermediate stop. Intermediate stops canbe predefined destina

XSelect Address Entry, From Memory,From Last Destinations or From POIs.Selection StepAddress EntryXEnter adestination byaddress(Y page 153).From Memor

Entering a point of interest in thevicinity of a specific cityOption 1XSelect Other City in the menu and pressW to confirm.XIf desired, select the sta

XConfirm the entry with W.If the selected main category does notcontain any sub-categories, the point ofinterest list appears.If the selected main cat

XSelect the entry with the Z icon by turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.The ZAGAT evaluations appear.1ZAGAT ratings2To display det

Route guidanceGeneral notesGWARNINGCOMAND calculates the route to thedestination without taking into account thefollowing, for example:RTraffic lights

before the change of direction with therequest Please turn right in 900 ft.The announced distance to the next changeof direction depends on the type o

Low-beam headlampsDisplay message ... 401Setting for driving abroad(symmetrical) ... 276Switchi

Example display:Point of the next change in direction (lightblue circle);Point of the change of direction after next=Next change of direction (in this

Display and description of lane recommendationsThe colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or nightdesign is swit

XSelect Cancel Route Guidance and pressW to confirm.Continuing route guidanceXTo activate navigation mode: press theS function button once or twice.XT

Avoiding a section of the route blockedby a traffic jamThis function blocks a section of the routeahead of you. You can set the length of theblocked r

Displaying destination informationPrerequisite: you have entered a destination(Y page 153) and possibly an intermediatestop (Y page 161).XTo activate

XSelect Position in the navigation systemmenu bar by turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect Where am I? and press W toconfirm

Off-road during route guidanceDue to roadworks, for example, there may bedifferences between the data on the digitalmap and the actual course of the r

iCOMAND uses corresponding icons tohighlight the entire section of the affectedroute, regardless of how long the incidentactually is. The icons are pl

Icon for real-time traffic reportsIcon Description Traffic reports in the map displayWarning (red) A warning appears, for example, relating to lostcar

Displaying real-time traffic reportsXIf necessary, switch to navigation modeand show the menu (Y page 152).XSelect Traffic in the navigation systemmen

Mirrorssee Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror

6Report textCFirst exit/intersection after the affectedroute section endsXTo scroll within a report or to access the next report: turn cVd the COMANDc

save the home address without startingroute guidance.XTo enter the home address for the first time: select Assign Address Book Entry and press W to co

XSelect a destination by turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W toconfirm.The destination address is shown.XSelect Save and press W to confirm.Y

will appear asking whether you wish tooverwrite the existing data.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data.D

Storing the crosshair position in the listof previous destinationsRoute guidance not activeA crosshair appears on the map if you havemoved the map man

Moving the mapShowing the crosshairXTo hide the menu: slide ZV the COMANDcontroller and, when the Full screenmenu item is shown, press W.XTo move the

Map displaySetting the map orientationMap orientation:Current map orientationThe following display modes are possible:R0 North orientation (the map vi

XSelect Navi in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect POI Symbols on Map and pressW t

Geo-coordinate displayGeo-coordinate display active:Current height above average sea level,rounded;Current vehicle position: latitudecoordinates=Curre

:Hills;Buildings=Important buildingsShowing the map data versionXTo show the menu: press W the COMANDcontroller.XSelect Navi in the main function bar

Selecting your home address ... 159Setting route options (avoiding:highways, toll roads, tunnels,ferries) ...

XSelect Navi in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect Highway Information and pressW

You can install new map software yourselfwhich, depending on the scope, may consistof one or more DVDs.The installation process can take between10 and

Map software is not compatible with thecurrent system softwareYou will see a message that the systemsoftware and the map software are notcompatible.XT

prompting you to insert the second DVD.Follow the instructions on the display.XTo allow the installation to run to the end without Canceling: take no

Problems with the navigation systemProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCOMAND is unable tocontinue routeguidance after thejourney has

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou see a messageinforming you that theDVD containing thedigital map isincompatible with thesystem

Call disconnection while the vehicle isin motionA call may be disconnected if:Rthere is insufficient network coverage incertain areas.Ryou move from o

Ra valid and operational SIM card must beinserted in the mobile phone.Rthe mobile phone is connected to COMANDvia Bluetooth®.If you cannot make an eme

When you authorize a new mobile phone, it isconnected automatically.Connecting comprises:Rsearching for a Bluetooth®-capable mobilephoneRsubsequently

If you want to reauthorize a mobile phonefollowing de-authorization, you can select adifferent passcode.XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: pressthe numbe

SymbolsRegistered trademarks:RBabySmart™ is a registered trademark ofthe Siemens Automotive Corp.RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of theBluetooth

Position of exterior mirror, front-passenger side ... 113Rear view camera ... 354see PARKTRONIC

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.The selected mobile phone is searched forand connected if it is within Bluetooth®range and if Bluetooth® is ac

Example display: telephone basic menu(Bluetooth® interface):Network provider icon;Signal strength of mobile phone networkÈ=Receiver icon ¡ or ¢?To dis

XTo reject: select Reject by turning cVdthe COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.orXPress the ~ button on the telephonekeypad or on the multifuncti

iThe redialing function is also availableusing the on-board computer(Y page 383).Calling voicemailThis function is only available if it is supportedby

You can be called by more than one person(call waiting) while you are making atelephone call. In the same way, you can callanother party while already

:Active party;Party on hold=To interconnect parties by creating aconference connectionXTo interconnect parties by creating a conference connection: se

The address book organizes and storesentries that are entered from differentsources (mobile phone, SD memory card,Bluetooth® import, COMAND phone book

iIf you switch to another main function,e.g. navigation, while receiving vCards, thereception of vCards will be terminated.XSelect Data/Connections in

XTo switch from the character bar to the list: slide ZV the COMAND controller untilthe character bar is hidden.orXSelect ¬.XTo call a contact: selec

p To select the character set*/E To select uppercase andlowercase letters% BackF To delete your selection¬ To confirm your selection?Preset phone cate

Radio-controlled devices(installing) ... 454Read-aloud function ... 174Reading lamp ...

Calling a number stored in an entryUsing the phone bookXSelect Name in the telephone basic menuby sliding VY and turning cVd theCOMAND controller and

XSearch for an address book entry with orwithout a voice tag (¦ symbol).XSelect Options by sliding VY and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW

Incoming calls which you could not or did notwant to answer are marked with a symbol infront of the name or phone number.Storing a phone number which

Adding a phone number to an addressbook entryXOpen a call list and select an entry(Y page 209).XSelect Options by sliding VY theCOMAND controller and

Example display, FM radio:Display window with station settings;Frequency of the selected station=Name of the selected station?Display bar for frequenc

XSelect Enter Frequency and press W toconfirm.Irrespective of the option chosen, an inputmenu will appear.XEnter a frequency using the number keys.COM

Weather BandSwitching onXSelect the currently set waveband FM orAM by sliding VÆ and turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W toconfirm.XSelect WB

Displaying program informationThis function is only available for analog FMand digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio).Information relevant to the current s

You hear the analog program of thisfrequency.As soon as you change to another HD Radiofrequency, the HD Radio is reactivated.HD Radio display1Display/

Satellite radio mode may be temporarilyunavailable or interrupted for a variety ofreasons. These reasons includeenvironmental or topographical conditi

Roof load (maximum) ... 530Routesee Route guidance (navigation) Route (navigation)Displaying the distance to thedest

If the satellite receiver is not installed or isnot installed correctly, the Device not available message will appear.Once COMAND receives the signal,

Option 2XSelect Sat. Radio in the submenu bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect Enter Channel and press W toconfirm.An

Using the multifunction steering wheelXPress = or ; to select the Audiomenu.XPress 9 or : briefly.Displaying informationXSelect Info in the submenu ba

XTo load a single magazine tray: pressrespective button =.XRemove any CD/DVD which may be inslot :.XWait until the indicator lamp for button =which ha

Option 2XPress the R function button once ortwice.XSelect an audio medium from the media list(Y page 224).Option 3XSelect Audio in the main function b

Example display: MP3 mode:Disc type;Disc number=File or track name (ID3 tags)?Disc or directory nameACurrent playback optionBTrack timeCGraphic time a

Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discsSelecting via the media listXIn CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: selectMedia by sliding VÆ or turning cVd theCOMAND controll

Selecting by track listXIn audio mode, select Search by slidingVÆ or turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect Current Track Lis

XSelect a track by turning cVd and pressW to confirm.The track is played and the correspondingfolder is now the active folder.Copying music files from

Many audio CDs contain CD text. COMANDuses the information contained therein todisplay the artist, album and track name.If the audio CD does not conta

Servicesee ASSYST PLUS service intervaldisplay Service interval displayDisplaying service message

XSelect Group by turning cVd and pressW to confirm.The list of available groups appears. The# dot indicates the group currentlyselected.XTo exit the m

than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed byCOMAND.If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the rootdirectory itself, the root directory will also betreated a

If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those thatcontain data on both sides (DVD on oneside and audio data on the other), theycannot be ejected and can dam

XSelect Music Register and press W toconfirm.XSelect Copy Music Files and press W toconfirm.:Data medium selectedXTo select a disc: slide ZVÆ or turn

amount of data. The time required may varydepending on the data source. If there isnot enough memory space, you will see amessage to this effect.XTo c

XEnter a name for the folder/track.XTo save the changes: select ¬ andpress W to confirm.Deleting folders/tracksXSelect Rename/Delete Files by slidingV

800 mA (it may be necessary to connect aseparate power supply)Rcertain MP3 playersiThe Media Interface supports USBstorage media of "USB Device S

Switching to Media Interface modeGeneral notesIn extreme cases, starting up individualfunctions can take up to several minutes –this depends on the ex

Selecting music filesNoteCOMAND displays the data stored on theiPod®, MP3 player or USB mass storagedevice according to the filing structure usedin th

For USB mass storage devices, you canchoose to display the metadata contained inthe tags of the encoded music data, or todisplay the file and director

Speed, controllingsee Cruise control Speed Limit Assistsee Speed Limit Assist Speedomet

XIn a directory, press the correspondingnumber key once or several times to selectthe first letter of the artist's name (e.g. foran artist beginn

Notes on USB devicesRIn order to keep the initialization time to aminimum, store only music data on a USBdevice.RApproximately 10,000 tracks aresuppor

VideoGeneral informationAutomatic picture shutoffIf the vehicle is traveling faster thanapproximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and videoDVD mode is activated,

! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs,as they could peel off and damageCOMAND. Stickers can cause the disc tobend, which can result in read e

Navigation menu displayed:Data medium type;Current track=Current scene?Track timeATo show the menuShowing/hiding the menuThis function is not availabl

Stop functionXPress W the COMAND controller to showthe menu.XTo interrupt playback: select É byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm

XSelect Title Selection by turning cVdthe COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.XSelect a film/title and press W to confirm.DVD menuCalling up the D

Setting the language and audio formatThis function is not available on all DVDs. If itis available, you can set the DVD menulanguage, the audio langua

Switching to video AUX modeXSelect Video in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.If video AU

Changing batteriesBatteries are required for the remote controland for the two sets of cordless headphones.GWARNINGKeep the batteries out of the reach

Programmable button (COMAND) .. 120Text reader speed ... 145Time ... 144Time zone .

headphones as shown to prevent thebatteries from falling out.XRemove the discharged batteries from thetray.XInsert the new batteries. Observe thepolar

Rcalling up the DVD menu and navigatingwithin itRsetting the language, subtitles and cameraangleRcalling up interactive DVD contentThe following funct

XSelect Settings using the : buttonand confirm with the 9 button.XSelect Language using the 9:buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.The list of la

Inserting a CD/DVDThe CD/DVD drive is located in the centerbehind the front seats.:Disc slot;Eject buttonThe CD/DVD drive is a single disc drive. Ifth

Selecting by track listIn audio CD mode, the track list contains alltracks on the disc currently playing.In audio DVD mode, the track list contains al

:Folder selection symbol;Folder iconXSelect a folder using the 9 or :button and press the 9 button to confirm.You will see the tracks in the folder.XS

XSelect CD, DVD-A or MP3 usingthe :=; buttons on the remotecontrol and press the 9 button to confirm.The options list appears. The # dotindicates the

Hiding/showing the navigation menuXTo show: press the 9 or : buttonon the remote control.XTo hide: press the 9 or : button.orXWait for approximately e

Stop functionXTo show the menu: press the 9 buttonon the remote control.orXSelect Menu while the navigation menu isshown and press the 9 button to con

XSelect DVD Functions and press the 9button to confirm.XSelect Title Selection and press 9 toconfirm.XTo call up the selection list: press the9 button

Tiredness assistantsee ATTENTION ASSIST Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) ... 497Checking manually ...

XOption 2: select any menu item in the DVDmenu.XSelect the Go up menu item in the menuand press the 9 button to confirm.Back to the filmXOption 1: pre

Please see the corresponding operatinginstructions for information on how tooperate the external video source.For further details about external video

and turning cVd the COMAND controllerand press W to confirm.XSelect Active Source for Rear andpress W to confirm.In the status bar at the top, you wil

Opening from the "Vehicle" menuXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar bysliding XVY and turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W tocon

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.The main area is active.XSelect the Rear Window Sunshade function by sliding XVY or turning cVdthe COMAND cont

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.The main area is active.XSelect the Easy-Entry/Exit Feature menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd theCOMAND contr

XTo set the ambient lighting: selectVehicle in the main function bar by slidingXVY and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.The mai

turning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.The main area is active.XSelect the Automatic Locking functionby sliding XVY or turning cVd th

XTo adjust the temperature: slide ZVÆ orturn cVd the COMAND controller.XTo confirm the selection: press W theCOMAND controller.Setting the air distrib

Climate control main menuYou can:Rswitch cooling with dehumidification on oroff (Æ)Rcontrol climate control centrally (Mono)Radjust the Footwell Tempe

Tow-startingEmergency engine starting ... 485Important safety notes ... 483TrackSelecting (CD, DVD, MP3) ... 224Tra

Rchange settings for automatic climatecontrol on the front-passenger side usingCOMANDRpress one of the rocker switches to operateautomatic climate con

climate control for the driver and frontpassenger.Switching on operation of the rear-compartment air conditioning from thefrontXSelect the climate con

XTo move to the lower menu bar: selectby sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controllerand press W to confirm.iWhen you press the T function button,the previously

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.Adjusting the seat backrest side bolstersThis function allows

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.Resetting adjustmentsYou can reset the seat settings to the f

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.The massage function runs forapproximately 6 to 20 minutes, d

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XTurn the light switch to $ or c.orXIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: pressthe light switch in to the stop.Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-

Vehicle levelActive Body Control (ABC) ... 345AIRMATIC ... 343Display message ...

The automatic headlamp feature is only anaid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle'slighting at all times.GWARNINGWhen it is dark or foggy,

Combination switchTurn signals:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High-beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combinationswit

Cornering light functionThe cornering light function improves theillumination of the road over a wide angle inthe direction you are turning, enabling

the high-beam headlamps are switched onautomatically. The K indicator lamp inthe instrument cluster also lights up.When you drive slower than approxim

Rear-compartment overhead control panel:Reading lamp;Press p consecutively:to switch the reading lamp and interiorlighting onto switch only the readin

Other bulbsThere are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbsthat you cannot replace. Replace only thebulbs listed (Y page 283). Have the bulbs thatyou cannot

Changing the front bulbsHigh-beam spot lamp (vehicles withhalogen daytime running lamps)XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the hood.XTurn housing cover : co

Windshield wipersSwitching the windshield wipers on/offGWARNINGWiper blades are components that are subjectto wear and tear. Replace the wiper bladest

Never fold a windshield wiper arm withouta wiper blade back onto the windshield.Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly whenyou change the wiper blade. I

The windshield wipers are inoperativeThe windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.XSelect another wiper speed on thecombination switch.XHave the winds

WindshieldDefrosting ... 296Infrared reflective ... 454Windshield washer system ...

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Useful information ... 290Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 290Operati

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Automatic climate control panelFront control panel:Sets climate control to automatic mode, left (Y page 293);Sets the temperature, left (Y page 294)=S

Notes on using climate controlBelow, you can find a number of notes andrecommendations to help you use climatecontrol optimally.RActivate climate cont

Switching the rear-compartmentclimate control on/off using the rearcontrol panelXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in theignition lock.XTo switch on: pr

XTo deactivate: press the K rockerswitch up or down.The indicator lamp in the à rockerswitch goes out.orXSet the air distribution using COMAND(Y page

Setting the temperature in the rearcompartment using the front controlpanelXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in theignition lock.XActivate the Y rear c

Setting the rear-compartment airflowusing the front control panelXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in theignition lock.XActivate the Y rear compartment

Windows fogged up on the outsideXSwitch on the windshield wipers.XActivate automatic climate control.iYou should only select this setting untilthe win

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzBefore you drive off, please familiarizeyourself with your vehicle and read thismanual, especially the safety and

Product informationMercedes-Benz recommends that you usegenuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversionparts and accessories that have beenapproved for the ty

Activating/deactivating the residualheat functionIt is possible to make use of the residual heatof the engine to continue heating thestationary vehicl

Setting the side air ventsXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel = up ordown.iSide window defroster vent : is nevercompletely shut, even if side air vent ; i

Setting the B-pillar air vents:B-pillar air vent;Thumbwheel for B-pillar air ventXTo open/close: turn thumbwheel ; to theleft or right.300Setting the

Useful information ... 302Breaking-in notes ... 302Driving ...

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could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift into gearwhen the engine is idling normally and whenyour right foot is firml

iYou do not have to remove the Start/Stopbutton from the ignition lock when youleave the vehicle. However, you shouldalways take the SmartKey with you

30 seconds after a cold start. The sound ofthe engine may change during this time.Automatic transmissionXShift the transmission to position P.The tran

XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.The electric parking brake (Y page 324) isautomatically released.The red F (USA only

or yellow. Always secure the vehicle againstrolling away before leaving it.! Always switch the ignition off and take thekey with you when leaving the

Information for customers inCaliforniaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or lea

ActivatingXActivate the ECO start/stop function usingCOMAND (Y page 261).The ¤ ECO symbol and the Stop/Start active display message are shownin the mu

Problems with the engineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsVehicles with agasoline engine:The engine is notrunning smoothly andis misfiring.There is a malfun

NNeutralDDriveiThe DIRECT SELECT lever always returnsto its original position. The currenttransmission position P, R, N or D appearsin the transmissio

Rremove the Start/Stop button from theignition lock.Rinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.Rswitch on the ignition.Rdepress the brake pedal and k

ANeutralDo not shift the transmission to Nwhile driving. The transmissioncould otherwise be damaged.No power is transmitted from theengine to the driv

Program selector buttonGeneral informationThe program selector button influences:Rthe drive programRthe AIRMATIC (Y page 343) or ABC(Y page 345) suspe

driven at lower engine speeds and thewheels being less likely to spinDrive program S is characterized by thefollowing:Rsporty engine settingsRthe vehi

Manual drive programSwitching on the manual drive programThe manual drive program is only available forAMG vehicles.Manual drive program M is differen

Problems with the transmissionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure tosend in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"found in the Service and WarrantyInformation Booklet,

GWARNINGOverfilling of the fuel tank may createpressure in the system which could cause agas discharge. This could cause the gasolineto spray back out

Low outside temperatures! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles witha diesel engine. Never mix diesel withgasoline or kerosene, as this may result in

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.GRisk of explosion or fireThe

DEFImportant notes on useTo function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gasaftertreatment must be operated with thereducing agent DEF. Adding DEF is one of the

use a sponge and cold water to clean it. DEFresidues crystallize after time andcontaminate the affected surfaces.! DEF is not a fuel additive and must

XPress DEF refill bottle = down.The DEF tank is filled. This may take up toone minute.iIf the DEF refill bottle is no longer presseddown, the filling

GWARNINGKeep in mind that turning off the engine aloneonly will shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N automatically.Always shift the

1 in the ignition lock or if the ignition hasbeen switched on using the Start/Stopbutton.Engaging the electric parking brakeautomaticallyThe electric

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer thansix weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage asa result of lack of use.XVisit a qualified specialist worksh

Steering and braking requires significantlymore effort and you could lose control of thevehicle and cause an accident as a result.Do not turn off the

Qualified specialist workshopAn authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified specialist workshop. It has thenecessary specialist knowledge, tools and

more firmly. Maintain a safe distance fromvehicles in front.After driving on a wet road or having thevehicle washed, brake firmly while payingattentio

Braking maneuvers triggered automaticallyby ESP® may seriously damage the brakesystem.If your brake system is subject only tomoderate loads, you shoul

by the engine's air suction nozzles and thiscan cause engine damage.Winter drivingGeneral notesGWARNINGIf the vehicle becomes trapped in snow,ens

Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,and weather conditions make it advisable totravel at a constant speed.RThe use of the cruise control

Setting a speedGWARNINGKeep in mind that it may take a brief momentuntil the vehicle has made the necessaryadjustments.Increase or decrease the set ve

Instructions included in your vehicle literatureportfolio. You may otherwise not receive allnecessary safety information and warning forthe operation

conditions. Additionally, the driver mustprovide the steering, braking and other drivinginputs necessary to remain in control of thevehicle.High-frequ

Immediately brake the vehicle to increaseyour distance to the preceding vehicle. Thewarning sound is intended as a final cautionin which you should in

Rthe driver's door must be closed when youshift from P to D or your seat belt must befastened.Rthe front-passenger door and rear doorsmust be clo

speed being driven and for braking in goodtime.Changing lanesIf you wish to change to the passing lane (inleft-hand-drive vehicles, the passing lane i

To contact NHTSA, you may call the VehicleSafety Hotline toll-free at1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); goto: http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

XPress the cruise control lever up : for ahigher speed or down ; for a lower speed.XKeep the cruise control lever pressed untilthe desired speed is re

DISTRONIC PLUS displays in thespeedometerWhen you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS,triangle ; shows the stored speed.iFor design reasons, the speed displayedi

Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUSThere are several ways to deactivateDISTRONIC PLUS:XBriefly press the cruise control leverforwards :.orXBrake, unless the v

The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only thedistance between your vehicle and thosedirectly ahead of it. It may not registerstationary objects in the road, e

Obstructions and stationary vehiclesDISTRONIC PLUS does not brake forobstacles or stationary vehicles. If, forexample, the detected vehicle turns a co

iIf depressing the brake pedal the firsttime does not activate the HOLD function,wait briefly and then try again.GWARNINGThe vehicle's brakes are

The "Lowered” vehicle level is setautomatically:Rin vehicles without 4MATIC at speedsabove 60 mph (100 km/h)Rin vehicles with 4MATIC at speeds ab

The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears inthe multifunction display.Comfort tuningIn Comfort mode, the driving characteristicsof your vehicle are more comf

Suspension tuningThe electronically controlled ABC suspensionsystem works continuously. This improvesdriving safety and comfort.The ABC suspension sys

PARKTRONICImportant safety notesGWARNINGThe PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.It is not intended to, nor does it replace, theneed for extreme care.

Cockpit ... 34Instrument cluster ... 35On-board computer and COMAND ... 37C

! When parking, pay particular attention toobjects above or below the sensors, suchas flower pots or trailer drawbars.PARKTRONIC does not detect such

hear a continuous warning. This indicates thatyou have now reached the minimum distance.Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC:To deactivate/activate PARK

Problems with PARKTRONICProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

GWARNINGObjects located above the height range ofParking Guidance will not be detected whenthe parking space is measured. These objectsare not taken i

Guidance only shows parking spaces on thepassenger side in the default setting. Parkingspaces on the driver's side are displayed assoon as the tu

Steering tips:Red lane indicating the route the vehiclewill take with the steering wheel in itscurrent position;Yellow lane indicating the route theve

Final positionDepending on the size of the parking space,you may now be in an angled position in theparking space. If possible, Parking Guidancewill g

Rthe trunk lid is openRit is raining or snowing strongly or if it isfoggyRit is night or if you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in a very darkare

ATTENTION ASSISTImportant safety notesATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,monotonous journeys such as on freewaysand interstate highways. It is act

Night View Assist PlusImportant safety notesIn addition to the illumination provided by thenormal headlamps, Night View Assist Plususes infrared light

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 314;Combination switch 279=Cruise control lever 331?HornAInstrument cluster 35BDIRECT SELECT lever

XPress button :.The Night View Assist Plus display appearsin the multifunction display.:Night View Assist Plus display;Pedestrian recognized=Framing?S

XTo make brighter or dimmer: make surethat Night View Assist Plus is activated.XTurn control : counter-clockwise orclockwise.Fogged up or dirty windsh

Problems with Night View Assist PlusProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe picture quality ofNight View Assist Plushas deteriorated.T

This device has been approved by the FCCas a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radarsensor is intended for use in an automotiveradar system only. Removal,

When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicatorlamp : lights up yellow in the exteriormirrors up to a vehicle speed of 20 mph(30 km/h). When the vehicl

The system may be impaired or may notfunction if:Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due toinsufficient illumination of the road, or dueto snow, rain, fog

Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 364) andActive Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 367).Active Blind Spot AssistImportant safety notesActive Blind Spot Assis

audible warnings are emitted and the systemdoes not brake the vehicle to correct yourcourse.If the lanes are very wide, it may not bepossible to monit

recognize dangers in time, cause an accidentand injure yourself and others.Visual and audible collision warningsIf you switch on the appropriate turn

Active Lane Keeping AssistImportant safety notesActive Lane Keeping Assist monitors the areain front of your vehicle by means of a cameraat the top of

Instrument clusterDisplaysFunction Page:Coolant temperature 372;Fuel gauge=PARKTRONIC 347?Multifunction display 374SpeedometerATransmission position 3

No warning vibration occurs if:Ryou clearly and actively steer, brake oraccelerate.Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.Ra driving safety system interv

Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detecttraffic situations or road users. Aninappropriate brake application may beinterrupted at any time if you:Rst

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vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle untilthe engine has cooled down.The coolant temperature gauge is in theinstrument cluster on the left-hand s

?%Press briefly:BackSwitches off the Voice ControlSystemHides display messages or calls upthe last Trip menu function used%Press and hold:Calls up the

Menus and submenusMenu overviewThe number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.Function:Trip menu (Y page 376);Navi menu (n

Trip menuStandard displayXPress and hold the % button on thesteering wheel until the Trip menu withodometer : and trip odometer ; isshown.Trip compute

:Digital speedometerResetting valuesYou can reset the values of the followingfunctions:RTrip odometerRTrip computer "From start"RTrip comput

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:Turn signal 279;Electric parking brake (red) 422F (USA only)! (Canada only)=Electric parking brake(yellow) 42

display = next to the symbol for the changeof direction ;. This decreases in size as youapproach the announced change of direction.Change of direction

XTo select a stored station: briefly pressthe 9 or : button.XTo select a station from the station list: press and briefly hold the : or9 button.XTo se

:Gear indicator;Upshift indicator=Engine oil temperature?Coolant temperatureUpshift indicator UP ; indicates that theengine has reached the overrevvin

XPress the X button on the steeringwheel to show the intermediate time duringtiming.The intermediate time is displayed for fiveseconds.XPress the X bu

Lap evaluationThis function is only available if you havestored at least two laps and have stopped theRACETIMER.XPress = or ; on the steering wheelto

Dialing a number from the phone bookYou can use the mobile phone to enter newtelephone numbers into the phone book (seeCOMAND) (Y page 203). If your m

XPress the = or ; button on thesteering wheel to select the DriveAssistmenu.XPress the 9 or : button to selectDistance Display.XPress a.The DISTRONIC

XPress a.The current selection is displayed.XTo activate/deactivate: press aagain.When ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 356) isactivated, the À symbol appears

XPress the = or ; button on thesteering wheel to select the Settingsmenu.XPress the 9 or : button to selectDay Running Lights.XPress the a button to c

XPress the = or ; button on thesteering wheel to select the Settingsmenu.XPress the 9 or : button to selectAcoustic Lock Feedb.XPress the a button to

On-board computer and COMANDFunction Page:% Back or deactivatesthe Voice Control System;=; Selects a menu3759: Selects afunction or scrolls throughlis

Display messagesGeneral notesGWARNINGAll categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and,where a malfunction is

Safety systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷Currently Unavailable See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentABS (Anti-lock Bra

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsIf the display message continues to be displayed:XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified s

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsGRisk of accidentIf the display message is shown and the ÷ warning lamp flashesat the sam

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsT!÷Inoperative See Oper. Manual GRisk of accidentEBD (electronic brake force distribution

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lampflashes, the yellow F (USA only)/ ! (

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lightsup.The power supply for the el

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamplights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions$(USAonly)J(Canadaonly)Service See Oper. ManualThere is a malfunction in the system. The

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsPRE-SAFEFunctions Currently Limited See Operator's ManualGRisk of accidentPRE-SAFE®

Center consoleFunction Page:Function button for theradio and CD/DVD/SDcard 119;Back button 119=Hazard warning lamps 279?Lumbar support 269Multicontour

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions6Front Left SRS Malfunction Service Required orFront Right SRS Malfunction Service Requi

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFront Passenger Airbag EnabledSee Oper. ManualThe front-passenger air bag is enabled duri

GWARNINGIf the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above correctivesteps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and othe

LightsiDisplay messages about LEDs:This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M S

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Center Brake LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are perm

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Reverse LampThe left or right-hand backup lamp is

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbPlease Switch Off LightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. Awa

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?Coolant Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine OffThe coolant is too hot.XPull over and stop the v

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?The engine fan is defective.XAt coolant temperatures under 248 ‡ (120 † ), drive to the

! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk ofengine damage.The display messages and the corresponding

Overhead control panelFunction Page:Eyeglasses compartment 433;p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off281=u Switches the rearinterior lighting on

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions¸·Replace Air FilterVehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and mus

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÁNight View Assist Currently UnavailableThe temperature of the camera is too high.XWait u

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsGRisk of accidentAIRMATIC is defective. A warning tone also sounds.XDo not drive faster t

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsABCVehicle Rising Please Wait BrieflyThe ABC vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsBlind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper. Manual orActive Blind Spot Assist Curr

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsParking Guidance CanceledParking Guidance has been deactivated because:Rthe vehicle is sk

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsDISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable See Operator's ManualDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivat

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCruise ControlInoperativeCruise control is defective.A warning tone also sounds.XVisit a

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCheckTiresGRisk of accidentThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significant

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionshCheck Tire PressureGRisk of accidentThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped s

Door control panelFrontFunction Page:Opens the door 86;%& Unlocks/locksthe vehicle86=Adjusts the seat electrically 104?r45=Memory function113w Adj

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsService RequiredDo Not Shift GearsYou cannot change the transmission position due to a ma

SmartKeyDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÂKey Does Not Belong to VehicleYou have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lo

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÂKey Not Detected(White displaymessage)The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present.X

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions7The red seat beltwarning lamp lights upafter the engine starts,as soon as the driver'sor the

Safety systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brake systemwarning lamp comes onwhile the engine

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.GRisk of accidentABS (Anti-lock Brak

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running. Awarning tone alsosounds.GRisk of a

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsåThe yellow ESP® OFFwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine is running.GRisk of accidentESP® is deacti

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷åThe yellow ESP® andESP® OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.GRisk of accidentESP

GWARNINGIn the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not beoperational.For your safety, we strongly recommend tha

RearFunction Page:v Adjusts the front-passenger seat from therear105;r45=Memory function113=Adjusts the seat electrically 104?Opens the door 86Au Roll

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe yellow reserve fuelwarning lamp flasheswhile the vehicle is inmotion.In addition, the ;yellow

TiresProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionshUSA only:The yellow tire pressuremonitor warning lamp(pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.Cana

the vehicle is started as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal

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a remote control (see the COMAND sectionin this Operator's Manual).iThe glove box can be ventilated(Y page 299).XTo open: press button :.XTo clos

Coat hookThe coat hooks are located on the left andright in the headliner in the rearcompartment.! Only hang light loads on the coat hooks.Do not plac

XTo open: fold down the rear seat armrest.XPull handle : and fold down cover ;.iIt will be easier to open the cover whenthe rear seats are in the basi

XPull bag hook ; down by tab :.Stowage well under the trunk floorStowage wellYou can store a suitcase in the stowage wellunderneath the front section

Depending on the vehicle equipment,ensure that when the roof carrier isinstalled you can:Rraise the sliding sunroof fullyRopen the panorama roof with

Rear seatsFunction Page:Cup holder underneath therear seat armrest 437;Cup holder in the rear seatarmrest 437=Control panel formulticontour seat in th

Vehicles without multicontour seats in the rearcompartmentVehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment SystemVehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment SystemX

Rear window roller sunblindImportant safety notesGWARNINGWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always takethe Sm

RetractingXPress switch : down past the point ofresistance and release it.The roller sunblind retracts fully.XTo stop: pull switch : up.The roller sun

If children open a door, they could injure otherpersons or get out of the vehicle and injurethemselves or be injured by following traffic.Do not expos

Socket in the glove boxXOpen the glove box (Y page 432).XLift up the cover of socket :.Socket in the rear-compartment centerconsoleExample: vehicles w

such as games consoles, chargers andlaptops, together should not consume morethan a maximum of 150 W.Requirements for operation of these devices:Rthe

To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,proceed as follows:XPress the W or X button on themultifunction steering wheel.orXUse the H volume controll

Once a connection has been established, theCall Connected message appears in themultifunction display.The COMAND display shows the Emergency Call Acti

XPress and hold Roadside Assistancebutton : for more than two seconds.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center. The indica

the connection is being established. TheConnecting Call message appears in themultifunction display. The COMANDdisplay shows the Information Call Acti

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(POIs)/important destinations in thesurrounding area.You are prompted to confirm route guidanceto the address entered.XSlide XVY and turn cVd the COMA

Each destination address sent can beaccessed by every vehicle which isconnected with the relevant e-mailaddress.Vehicle remote openingIf you have unin

happens automatically and does not requireany action from the driver. This functionallows the Mercedes-Benz Center to improveappointment planning sign

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and2. this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesir

position for at least 25 seconds beforetrying another position.XPress and hold transmitter button B ongarage door remote control A untilindicator lamp

found on the reverse side of the remotecontrol).The integrated garage door opener iscompatible with devices that can beoperated with units in a freque

XSlide the seat backwards.XTo install: place the floormat in thefootwell.XPress studs : onto retainers ;.XTo remove: pull the floormat offretainers ;.

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When the hood is open, you or others couldbe injured by the wiper linkage.Make sure that the windshield wipers areswitched off. Remove the SmartKey or

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consumption may be higher than this whenthe vehicle is new or if you frequently drive athigh engine speeds.Checking the oil level using the oildipstic

Reduce Oil Level message appears, theengine oil level is too high.XHave excess oil siphoned off.! Do not add too much oil. Adding too muchoil can resu

XTurn cap : counterclockwise and removeit.XAdd engine oil.Vehicles with oil level measurementfunction in the on-board computer: observethe information

XIf necessary, add coolant that has beentested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.XReplace cap : and turn it clockwise as faras it will go.For further info

The brake fluid level is correct if it is betweenMIN marking ; and MAX marking : on thebrake fluid reservoir.MaintenanceService interval displayServic

lead to increased wear and damage to themajor assemblies or the vehicle.Driving abroadAn extensive Mercedes-Benz Service networkis also available in o

RVehicles with a SmartKey:Do not remove the SmartKey from theignition lock. Do not open the driver'sdoor or front-passenger door when theengine i

Rtrim elementsRventilation slotsDamaged seals or electrical componentscan lead to leaks or failures.Cleaning the wheels! Do not use acidic wheel clean

Always have paintwork repairs performedat a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.! Do not use wash programs with a ho

Cleaning the sensorsXClean sensors : of the driving systemswith water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.! When cleaning the sensors with a powerwasher, ma

The SRS components are in operationalreadiness when the 6 SRS warning lampis not lit while the engine is running .GWARNINGThe SRS self-check has detec

GWARNINGPlease do not forget that your primaryresponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver'sattention to the road must always be his/herprima

! Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.The trim pieces have a chrome look but aremostly made of anodized aluminum andcan lose their shine if chrome

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Flat tirePreparing the vehicleYour vehicle may be equipped with a"Minispare" emergency spare wheel orMOExtended tires (tires with run-flatpr

XPrepare the vehicle as described(Y page 473).XRemove the following items (depending onthe vehicle's equipment) from the stowagewell under the tr

placed centrally under the jacking point. Thejack must always be vertical when in use,especially on inclines or declines.The jack is intended only for

XMake sure that the base of the jack ispositioned directly under the jacking point.XTurn crank ? clockwise until jack = sitscompletely on jacking poin

light-alloy wheel. Using other wheel boltswhen fitting the "Minispare" emergencyspare wheel with light-alloy wheel coulddamage the brake sys

injuries when the window curtain air bag isdeployed.RAir bag system components will be hot afteran air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.RNever plac

loss warning system or with the activated tirepressure monitoring system.The maximum permissible distance whichcan be driven in run-flat mode depends

Risk of explosionFire, naked flames andsmoking are prohibitedwhen handling the battery.Avoid creating sparks.Battery acid is caustic.Avoid contact wit

! Like other batteries, the vehicle batterymay discharge over time if you do not usethe vehicle. In this case have the batterychecked at a qualified s

Jump-startingGWARNINGFailure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can leadto a battery explosion and severe

XMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.XSecure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.XShift the transmission to position P.XSwitch

Towing and tow-startingImportant safety notesGWARNINGHybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID"supplement. Otherwise, you could fail tore

The mountings for the removable towing eyesare located in the bumpers. They are at thefront and at the rear, under the covers.XPress the mark on cover

Transporting the vehicleThe towing eye can be used to pull the vehicleonto a trailer or transporter for transportingpurposes.XTurn the SmartKey to pos

Before changing a fuseXPark the vehicle and apply the electricparking brake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignitio

Fuse box in the engine compartmentFuse box on the left in the direction oftravelXOpen the hood (Y page 456).XRemove any existing moisture from thefuse

RDo not lean your head or chest close to thesteering wheel or dashboard.ROnly hold the steering wheel by the rim.Placing hands and arms inside the rim

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Notes on regularly inspecting wheelsand tiresGWARNINGRegularly check the tires for damage.Damaged tires can cause tire inflationpressure loss. As a re

(100 km) as they only reach their fullperformance after this distance.RDo not use tires that are excessively wornas the tire traction on wet road surf

impairs cornering ability and reduces drivingstability. Adapt your driving style accordingly.Have the spare wheel replaced by a normalwheel with an M+

Option 1) Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side ofthe vehicle (Y page 500).The Tire and Loading Information p

If the tire pressures have been set to thelower values for lighter loads and/or lowerroad speeds, the pressures should be resetto the higher values:Ri

Observe the recommended tire pressures forcold tiresRon the Tire and Loading Information placardon the B-pillar on the driver's side,Rin the tire

Checking the tire pressuresImportant safety notesGWARNINGFollow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswea

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belts regardless of whether your vehicle isequipped with air bags or not.It is important for your safety and that of yourpassenger to have deployed ai

As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasbeen equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tirepressure telltale wh

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and2. this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesir

you can also define reference valuesmanually as described here.Restart the tire pressure monitor after youhave set the tire pressure to the valuerecom

:B-pillar, driver's sideMaximum permissible gross vehicleweight ratingiThe specifications shown on the Tire andLoading Information placard in the

XStep 4: The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX" amountequals 1400 lbs

Example: step 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities withvarying seating configurations and numb

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Step 3 Permissible cargo and trailer load/noseweight (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Infor

iThe actual values for tires are specific toeach vehicle and may deviate from thevalues in the illustration.Maximum tire load : is the maximumpermitte

the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface asmeasured under controlled conditions onspecified government test surfaces of asphaltand concrete. A

CTire size designation, load-bearingcapacity and speed rating(Y page 507)DLoad index (Y page 509)ETire nameiTire data is vehicle-specific and maydevia

qualified technicians. Contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.GWARNINGOnly use seat covers which have been testedand approved by Mercedes-Benz for

in handling or steering problems, or brakefailure.Example:The load bearing index 91 is equivalent to amaximum load of 1356 lbs (615 kg) that thetire c

All-weather tires and winter tiresIndex Speed ratingH M+S29Up to 130 mph (210 km/h)V M+S29Up to 149 mph (240 km/h)iNot all tires that have the M+Siden

The TIN is a unique identification number. TheTIN enables the tire manufacturers to informpurchasers of recalls and other safety-relevant matters. It

Normal occupant weightThe number of occupants the vehicle isdesigned to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms(150 lbs).Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandard

Kilopascal (kPa)Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is theequivalent of 1 psi. Another unit for tirepressure is bar. There are 100 kilopascals(kPa)

These optional extras, such as high-performance brakes, level control, a roof rackor a high-performance battery, are notincluded in the curb weight an

! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressuremonitor, electronic components arelocated in the wheel.Tire-mounting tools should not be usednear the valve

For further information on the recommendedtire inflation pressure and on tire pressuresfor specific driving conditions, see(Y page 493).i Notes on the

TiresSummer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4BA 255/45 R18 99 YMOExtended318.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)# # #—FA RA255/45 R18 99 YMOExtende

All-weather tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4BA 255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 8.5 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)# # #—FA RA255/40 R19 100 V XL M+S 275/

Rregardless of whether the front-passengerseat is occupiedRindependently of seat belt useRif the vehicle overturns and the systemdetermines that windo

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number (Y page 522) when orderinggenuine Mercedes-Benz parts.WarrantyThe Service and Warranty Informationbooklet contains detailed information aboutth

iThe data shown on the identification plateis example data. This data is different forevery vehicle and can deviate from the datashown here. You can f

Keep service fluids out of the reach ofchildren.For health reasons, you should preventservice fluids from coming into direct contactwith your skin or

CapacitiesModel Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants, etc.Engine oil and filterS 55034S 550 4MATIC34S 63 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engineoilsS 600S 6

Model Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants, etc.DEF tankS 350 BlueTEC4MATIC6.6 US gal (25.0 l) DEF in accordancewith ISO 22241Windshield/headlamp cleanin

RIPARTBAFor MTBE, the concentration should notexceed 15%.The concentration of methanol in gasolineincluding other additives must not exceed 3%.Using m

! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and donot use fuel additives that are not testedand approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.Damage to or malfunctions

restraint or as being a small individual (suchas a young teenager or a small adult), the42 indicator lamp will illuminatefor approximately 6 seconds w

intervals than those prescribed. You couldotherwise cause engine damage or damageto the exhaust gas aftertreatment.Follow the instructions in the serv

fluids can be obtained from any authorizedMercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.CoolantImportant safety notesThe coo

ignite and burn. You could be seriouslyburned.Use MB SummerFit windshield washerconcentrate at temperatures above freezing:XMix 1 part MB SummerFit wi

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42 indicator lamp isilluminated, indicating that the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.Should the 42 indicator lampnot illuminate or go out

System self-testThe 42 indicator lampilluminates when you:Rturn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lockRpress the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop bu

Problems with the occupant classification systemProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe 42indicator lampilluminates andremains illumin

PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupantprotection)GWARNINGThe PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact ofan accident on vehicle occupants, as long astheir seat be

neck. In the event of a rear collision of acertain severity, the NECK-PRO headrestraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraintson the driver's and front

XPress the base of the NECK-PRO headrestraint cushion back in the direction ofarrow ; as far as it will go.XPush the NECK-PRO head restraint cushiondo

1, 2, 3 ...115 V socket ... 44212 V socketsee Sockets 4ETSsee ETS/4ETS

the seat belt in a collision. If you slide underit, the seat belt would apply force at theabdomen or neck. That could cause seriousor even fatal injur

RMake sure the seat belt is always routedsnugly. Take special care of this whenwearing loose clothing.RNever use a seat belt for more than oneperson a

XEngage belt tongue ; in buckle =.Seat-belt adjustment: if necessary, thedriver's and front-passenger seat beltsautomatically adjust to the upper

Belt warning for the driver and frontpassengerRegardless of whether the driver and frontpassenger have fastened their seat beltsalready, the 7 seat be

direction during the initial stages of theimpactRif, in the event of a side impact, on the sideopposite the impact the vehicledecelerates or accelerat

The infant or child restraint system must beproperly secured with the vehicle's seat belt,the seat belt and Top Tether strap, or loweranchors and

becoming a projectile in the event of anaccident.If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:XSecure the infant or child with anappropriate infa

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchorsin the rearGWARNINGChildren that are too large for a child restraintmust travel in seats using normal seat belts

with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reducethe risk of injury even further.The Top Tether anchorage points are locatedin the rear compartment behin

Children could injure themselves or otherswhile the vehicle is in motion if, for example,they:Ropen the doorsRopen the side windowsRadjust the seatsRo

Rear ... 299Setting ... 298Setting the center air vents ...

XTo activate/deactivate: press button :.If indicator lamp ; is lit, the rear-compartment functions are deactivated.The rear side windows can then only

RADAPTIVE BRAKERPRE-SAFE® BrakeImportant safety notesGWARNINGThe following factors increase the risk ofaccidents:RExcessive speed, especially in turns

XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress thebrake pedal with force until the brakingsituation is over.XTo make a full brake application:depress the bra

The brakes will work normally again if:Ryou release the brake pedal.Rthere is no longer any danger of a rear-endcollision.Rno obstacle is detected in

axle raised. Otherwise, ESP® may interveneand damage the brake system.! Do not tow vehicles with 4MATIC with thefront or rear axle raised.iOnly use wh

When you deactivate ESP®:RESP® no longer improves driving stability.Rthe engine's torque is no longer limited andthe drive wheels can spin. The s

then sound and the · distance warninglamp in the instrument cluster will light up.XBrake immediately in order to increase thedistance from the vehicle

GWARNINGPRE-SAFE® Brake cannot always detectcomplex traffic situations properly.In these cases, PRE-SAFE(R) Brake may:Rgive an unnecessary warning and

The alarm is not switched off, even if youclose the open door that has triggered it, forexample.i If the alarm stays on for more than 30seconds, the e

Useful information ... 78SmartKey ... 78Doors ...

BAS (Brake Assist System) ... 70Basic settingssee Settings BAS PLUS (Brake Assist SystemPLUS

Useful informationiThis Operator's Manual describes allmodels and all standard and optionalequipment of your vehicle available at thetime of publ

Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.The Product label with FCC ID and ICcertification

This device complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmfulinterfere

X To unlock the vehicle: pull the doorhandle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensorsurface :.XConvenience closing feature: touchrecessed sensor surface ;

XPush release catch : in the direction ofthe arrow and at the same time, removemechanical key ; from the SmartKey.SmartKey batteryImportant safety not

XMake sure that the surface of the battery isfree from lint, grease and all other forms ofcontamination.XInsert the front tabs of battery traycover :

Problems with the SmartKeyProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey batt

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou have lost themechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.XIf necessary

GWARNINGDo not carry heavy or hard objects in thepassenger compartment unless they arefirmly secured in place.Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo

vehicle are turning at a speed of more than9 mph (15 km/h).You could therefore be locked out when:Rthe vehicle is being pushed.Rthe vehicle is being t

Carsee Vehicle CareCarpets ... 469Car wash ...

Locking the vehicleIf the vehicle can no longer be locked with theSmartKey, you can lock it by taking thefollowing steps. If the central locking in th

gases may enter the vehicle interior resultingin unconsciousness and death.! The trunk lid swings upwards whenopened. Therefore, make sure that there

Opening/closing automatically fromoutsideImportant safety notesGWARNINGMake sure the trunk lid is closed when theengine is running and while driving.

Even with the SmartKey removed from thestarter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the remotetrunk opening/closing switch

XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwisefrom position 1 as far as it will go toposition 2.The trunk is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back to pos

Opening and closing the sidewindows:Front left;Front right=Rear right?Rear leftThe switches for all side windows are locatedon the driver's door.

the panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel are in the desired position.XTo interrupt convenience opening:release the % button.Convenience closingG

XMake sure that all the side windows and thesliding sunroof or panorama roof withpower tilt/sliding panel are closed.XTo interrupt convenience closing

term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types ofsliding sunroof.GWARNINGWhen opening or closing the sliding sunroof,make sure that there is no

When raising the roof, automatic operationis only available if the sliding sunroof is inthe closed position.When opening the roof, automaticoperation