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Mercedes-Benz S 350 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen S-Class Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Symbols Optional equipment Warning Environmental note Possible vehicle damage Action required Continuation symbol Warning note continuation symbol Page reference page “Display” Displays in the multi-function display and COMAND display...
  • Page 3 Owner’s Manual. Manual on the Internet at: Before you drive off, familiarise yourself www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung with your Mercedes-Benz and read this The Owner’s Manual, brief instructions and Owner’s Manual. This will help you to ob- the “Service” booklet belong to the vehi- tain the maximum pleasure from your vehi- cle.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... 1 At a glance ..... . 5 Safety .
  • Page 5 Index Details about an entry ..193 Air-conditioning system in the Details from an entry in the phone rear compartment ABC ......328 book on the mobile phone .
  • Page 6 Index Automatic air conditioning ..342 Auxiliary heating ....351 Changing (key) ....499 COMAND .
  • Page 7 Index Boot Brake system CD ......79 Emergency release ... . 496 Display message .
  • Page 8 Index Child seat Function buttons ....64 Convenience opening/closing Automatic recognition ... 48 Linguatronic settings ... 202 feature .
  • Page 9 Index Demisting ....346 Definition ....560 Driving on flooded roads .
  • Page 10 Index Driving abroad ....410 Pause function ....95 Electrical/electronic equipment Driving on flooded roads .
  • Page 11 Index Engine electronics ... . . 535 See also Parking lamps Folding table ....373 Malfunction .
  • Page 12 Index Fuse box Adjusting the comfort head Dashboard ....532 restraints ....265 Ignition .
  • Page 13 Index Indicator lamp – see Indicator and Instrument cluster operating warning lamp system ..... . . 234 Instrument cluster ..12, 301 Definition .
  • Page 14 Index Kickdown ....297, 299 LOGIC7 ......71 Minispare .
  • Page 15 Index Multi-contour seat NECK-PRO ..... 43 Range ..... . . 332 Front .
  • Page 16 Index PCMCIA card Rear bulbs ....502 Ejecting ..... . 84 Rear compartment Radio Loading .
  • Page 17 Index Rear window blind ... . . 378 Restraint system ....32 Rear window heating ... 347 Airbags .
  • Page 18 Index Shift range Spare fuses ....530 Stowage compartments Automatic transmission ..296 Spare wheel ....426, 514 Cup holder .
  • Page 19 Index Menu overview ....200 Telephone Teletext ..... . 107 Programmable button .
  • Page 20 Index Trailer ......411 TV ......99 Tyres .
  • Page 21 Index Locking in an emergency ..496 Viscosity Windscreen Menu overview (COMAND) ..207 Definition ....560 Cleaning .

  • Page 23: Introduction

    Returning used vehicles ute to environmental protection. You transmission, brake and tyre wear depend should therefore adhere to the service If you wish to return your Mercedes-Benz to on the following factors: intervals. be disposed of in an environmentally- Operating conditions of your vehicle...
  • Page 24 This ment could stop functioning. The electronic Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a also applies to vehicles which are equipped systems are networked via interfaces. Tam- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- with underbody protection.
  • Page 25 Risk of injury be able to inform you about vehicle inspec- There are various warning stickers affixed to tions if Mercedes-Benz is in possession of your vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your your registration data. attention, and the attention of others, to var- It is advisable to have your vehicle regis- ious dangers.
  • Page 27 At a glance Exterior view ....6 Cockpit ..... 8 Instrument cluster .

  • Page 28: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view Exterior view P00.00-3803-31...
  • Page 29 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Boot 6 Exterior mirrors 9 Opens the bonnet Locking and unlocking Parking position Engine oil Opening and closing Coolant 7 Towing eye Spare wheel General information a Headlamp cleaning system* Vehicle tool kit 8 Tyres and wheels b Front lights...

  • Page 30: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles P68.10-3450-31...

  • Page 31: Comand

    At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page 6 Control panel with 1 Combination switch a Locks the glove buttons and rotary compartment Main-beam headlamps controls for b CD and DVD player/ Turn signals Vehicle level changer* Windscreen wipers c Centre console, lower sec- 2 Cruise control lever tion...
  • Page 32 At a glance Cockpit Right-hand-drive vehicles P68.10-3450-31...

  • Page 33: Comand

    At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Locks the glove 6 Combination switch e Electric parking brake compartment Main-beam headlamps f Nightview system* 2 Automatic air conditioning Turn signals g Adjusts the steering wheel Centre console, upper Windscreen wipers Steering wheel heating* section...

  • Page 34: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster With kilometres display P54.32-3680-31...
  • Page 35 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 4 Multi-function display 6 Transmission position with: display 2 Fuel gauge with: Speedometer 7 Rev counter with: Reserve fuel gauge ! Electric parking brake ± Engine diagnostics A Main-beam indicator indicator and warning lamp warning lamp...
  • Page 36 At a glance Instrument cluster With miles display P54.32-3713-31...
  • Page 37 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 4 Multi-function display 6 Transmission position with: display 2 Fuel gauge with: Speedometer 7 Rev counter with: Reserve fuel gauge ! Electric parking brake ± Engine diagnostics A Main-beam indicator indicator and warning lamp warning lamp...

  • Page 38: Operating Systems

    At a glance Operating systems Operating systems P54.32-3568-31...

  • Page 39: Comand

    At a glance Operating systems Function Page Function Page 1 L Back/switches off 5 ! Voice control voice control* (Linguatronic)* see the separate 2 $ Scrolls up Operating % Scrolls down Instructions & Moves right 6 Sets the brightness of the multi-function display ( Moves left # Confirms a...

  • Page 40: Centre Console

    At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Upper section 1 Automatic mode, a Airflow, right-hand side left-hand side b Auxiliary heating* 2 Temperature, left-hand Heater booster system* side P68.20-3482-31 c Air-recirculation mode 3 Demisting d Airflow, left-hand side 4 Thumbwheel, left-hand e Cover for CD and side...

  • Page 41: Comand

    At a glance Centre console Lower section Function Page 1 Programmable button P68.20-3452-31 2 Folds down or folds up the head restraints in the rear compartment* 3 Sets the drive program 4 Function button for radio and CD/DVD 5 Back button 6 Hazard warning lamps 7 Lumbar support/ multi-contour seat*...

  • Page 42: Automatic Air Conditioning

    At a glance Automatic air conditioning Automatic air conditioning Overview P83.00-2183-31...
  • Page 43 At a glance Automatic air conditioning Function Page Function Page 1 Demister vent, left-hand 9 Automatic air conditioning side control panel 2 Swivelling side air vent, a Thumbwheel for airflow, left-hand side left-hand side 3 Swivelling centre air vent, b Slider for centre air vent, left-hand side left-hand side 4 Centre air vent...
  • Page 44 At a glance Automatic air conditioning Automatic air conditioning control panel P68.20-3420-31 Function Page Function Page Function Page 6 Automatic air conditioning a Temperature, right-hand 1 Automatic mode, left-hand on/off side side Residual heat on/off b Automatic mode, right-hand 2 Temperature, left-hand side side 7 Auxiliary heating*/heater 3 Airflow, left-hand side...

  • Page 45: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page 1 Spectacles compartment 2 Switches the left-hand reading lamp on and off P82.00-2417-31 3 Switches the rear interior lighting on and off 4 Switches the front interior lighting on and off 5 Opens and closes the sliding/tilting sunroof* Opens and closes the...

  • Page 46: Door Control Panel

    At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Front 1 Opens the door 7 Boot lid remote unlocking feature 2 Unlocks the vehicle Boot lid remote opening 3 Stores settings for the switch* for opening and P72.10-3252-31 seat, exterior mirrors and closing the boot lid...
  • Page 47 At a glance Door control panel Rear Function Page 1 Adjusts the front- passenger seat from the P72.10-3251-31 rear compartment* 2 Stores seat settings* 3 Opens the door 4 Operates the rear roller sunblind* from the rear compartment 5 Rear window blind* 6 Opens and closes the side windows Opens and closes the...

  • Page 48: Rear Seats

    Rear seats P91.12-2883-31 Function Page 1 DVD drive of the Rear Seat Entertainment System* 2 Multi-contour seat in the rear compartment* 3 Control elements for the Rear Seat Entertainment System* 4 Stowage compartment under the rear seat armrest 5 Cover for skibag* Coolbox*...

  • Page 49: Comand

    At a glance Rear Seat Entertainment System* Rear Seat Entertainment System* Controls on the rear seat armrest Controls below the screen P82.86-5173-31 P82.86-5152-31 Function Page 1 Selects the screen Function Page 2 COMAND controller 1 To switch on and off for the Rear Seat 2 Reduces brightness of Entertainment System...

  • Page 50: Stowage Compartments

    At a glance Stowage compartments Stowage compartments P68.00-4203.31...
  • Page 51 At a glance Stowage compartments Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Glove compartment a Ruffled pocket j Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Folding table* 2 Card clip on the sun visor Cup holder under the b Driver’s door stowage 3 Front-passenger door centre rear seat* compartment...

  • Page 53: Safety

    Safety Occupant safety ... . . 32 Driving safety systems ..53 Anti-theft systems ... 57...

  • Page 54: Restraint System

    Safety Occupant safety The most important restraint systems are: On the other hand, airbag deployment only pro- Occupant safety vides increased protection if the seat belt is worn Seat belts correctly, because: Restraint systems Restraint systems for children, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle occu- This section will familiarise you with the as they are the most effective means to pant in the best position in relation to the air-...

  • Page 55: Seat Belt

    Safety Occupant safety Seat belts is routed across the middle of your Risk of injury shoulder The most important restraint systems in Modifications to or work performed incor- is not routed across your neck or under the vehicle are the seat belts and restraint rectly on restraint systems (seat belts, an- your arm systems for children.

  • Page 56: Airbags

    The = warning lamp in the instrument Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety sudden braking. cluster ( page 12) lights up when you reasons, you only use seat belts which have...

  • Page 57: Control Unit

    Mercedes-Benz recommends filled with enough gas to reduce the risk of the degree of deceleration of the vehicle. that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- injuries at the first deployment threshold. This process is pre-emptive in nature as tre for this purpose.
  • Page 58 Safety Occupant safety Factors which can only be seen and meas- The load exerted by the seat belt is re- Airbags are not deployed in all types of acci- ured after the collision has taken place do duced if the seat belt is also equipped with dent.

  • Page 59: Airbags

    Mercedes-Benz recommends ( page 34) juries caused by an airbag inflating within that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- for each seat belt when the belt tongue milliseconds or sudden braking, please ob- tre for this purpose.
  • Page 60 If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a ically disabled in Mercedes-Benz vehi- occupants. bang and a small amount of powder may also be cles if a child restraint system with...

  • Page 61: Front

    Front airbags Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for The front airbags are designed to increase this purpose. In particular, work relevant protection to the driver’s and front-passen- to safety or on safety-related systems ger’s head and chest.

  • Page 62: Sidebags

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that Observe the following notes to reduce the been tested for use in Mercedes-Benz vehi- you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for risk of serious or fatal injury if a sidebag is cles and that have a special tear seam for this purpose.

  • Page 63: Windowbags

    Safety Occupant safety The purpose of sidebag deployment is to at the start of an accident with a high Risk of injury enhance the level of protection for the tho- rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or rax (but not the head, neck or arms) of the acceleration, e.g.

  • Page 64: Pre-Safe

    Safety Occupant safety it increases the air pressure in the air You can find further information about belt ten- sioners and belt force limiters on ( page 35). chambers (side bolsters of the seat P91.60-2991-31 cushion and backrest) of the multi-con- Preventive occupant safety tour* ( page 221) or dynamic driving (PRE-SAFE...

  • Page 65: In The Vehicle

    To this end, the NECK-PRO head restraints If the NECK-PRO comfort head restraints It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care on the driver’s and front-passenger seat are triggered in an accident, you must re- products for cleaning child restraint systems.

  • Page 66: Restraint Systems

    Do not carry heavy and hard objects in the Risk of injury vehicle interior if they are unsecured. You Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only will find further information in the “Controls” Do not leave children unsupervised in the use the child restraint systems listed on section under “Loading and stowing”...
  • Page 67 On the rear seats, only use child restraint the front-passenger seat as far back as systems that have been recommended for possible use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. P00.00-3185-31 “Universal” category child restraint sys- Risk of injury tems are recognisable by an orange ap- proval label on the restraint system itself.

  • Page 68: Position

    Safety Occupant safety Suitable seats Weight and age categories Child restraint system on the Child restraint system on the Child restraint system on the front-passenger seat left and right rear seat middle rear seat 1, 2 Category 0+: as recommended Universal Unsuitable up to 13 kg...
  • Page 69 Safety Occupant safety Recommended child restraint systems Weight and age Manufacturer Type Approval DaimlerChrysler Automatic Installation Installation Installation categories number order number child seat on front- on outer on middle recognition passenger rear seat rear seat seat Category 0+: Britax Römer BABY SAFE E1 03 30 1146 B6 6 86 8212...

  • Page 70: Rearward-Facing

    Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain informa- They would be unable to rescue them- tion about this from any Mercedes-Benz selves if danger threatened, e.g. exces- Service Centre.

  • Page 71: Forward-Facing

    ISOFIX is a standardised securing system the front-passenger front airbag has not out the work required. Mercedes-Benz for special child seats in the rear. There are been disabled. The child could suffer life- recommends that you use a...
  • Page 72 When fitting the Turn installation device 3 vertically so carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz child restraint system, make sure that it is that upholstered fitting 2 does not recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz engaged in the securing rings on both sides.

  • Page 73: Child-Proof Locks

    Safety Occupant safety Child-proof locks for the rear doors You can deactivate the child-proof locks on Risk of injury the rear doors for a short time. The child-proof The child-proof locks on the rear doors en- locks on the rear doors are deactivated for a Do not leave children unsupervised in the able you to secure each door individually.
  • Page 74 Safety Occupant safety Child-proof lock for controls in the rear If the child-proof locks are activated, it is still possible to open the rear side windows using the It is possible to disable the controls in the switches on the driver’s door. rear for the: rear side windows rear cigarette lighter...

  • Page 75: Driving Safety System

    Safety Driving safety systems Braking Driving safety systems The driving safety systems described in this section are unable to reduce this risk or In this section, you will find information You will feel the brake pedal pulsate if ABS override the laws of physics. about the adaptive brake lamps and the intervenes when braking.

  • Page 76: Adaptive Brake Lamps

    Safety Driving safety systems BAS or BAS Plus* intervene to support BAS Plus* your braking manoeuvre BAS operates in emergency braking situa- BAS Plus intervenes in emergency braking The hazard warning lamps switch on auto- tions. If you depress the brake pedal quick- situations and uses radar sensor technolo- matically if the vehicle is braked to halt ly, BAS automatically boosts the braking...

  • Page 77: Esp Trailer Stabilisation

    Safety Driving safety systems ® trailer stabilisation Electronic traction control system Risk of accident (ETS) If your trailer starts to sway, you can only If the v warning lamp flashes in the in- stabilise the vehicle/trailer combination The traction control system is a compo- strument cluster, proceed as follows: by depressing the brakes firmly.

  • Page 78: Adaptive Brake

    Safety Driving safety systems Electronic brake-power distribution Risk of accident (EBV) ® Activate ESP as soon as the situations de- P42.45-2531-31 EBV monitors and controls the brake pres- ® scribed above no longer apply. ESP will sure at the rear wheels to improve driving otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle stability when braking.

  • Page 79: Switching Off

    Safety Anti-theft systems To prime: lock the vehicle using the Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system* key. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if Immobiliser The alarm system is primed. Indicator the alarm system is primed and you open: The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from lamp 1 flashes.

  • Page 80: Interior Motion Sensor

    Safety Anti-theft systems With KEYLESS GO*: pull the outside Tow-away protection is automatically deac- Risk of injury tivated when you unlock your vehicle. Tow-away of the door handle. protection remains deactivated until you lock the The key must be outside the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle again.
  • Page 81 Operating systems COMAND introduction ..60 COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with COMAND radio ....74 RDS-TMC) ....180 COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* COMAND navigation system* and MP3 .

  • Page 82: Comand Introduction

    Operating systems COMAND introduction This guarantees that the equipment con- The equipment is also approved by the ve- COMAND introduction forms to the relevant specifications re- hicle manufacturer in accordance with Operating safety garding electromagnetic compatibility. European Automotive EMC Directive 95/54/EC.

  • Page 83: Components

    Operating systems COMAND introduction Components of COMAND P82.86-5174-31 You can use COMAND to operate the fol- lowing in your vehicle: P54.25-4731-31 The audio functions The navigation system* The telephone* and communication functions (SMS*) DVD video and TV* Various vehicle settings 1 Status line 1 To swivel the display to the left 2 Main functions...
  • Page 84 Operating systems COMAND introduction The COMAND controller can be: pressed briefly or pressed and held turned clockwise or anti-clockwise slid to the left, to the right, up, down or diagonally This allows you to move within a menu, to select a menu item or to exit a menu. You can also move within a menu by turn- ing or sliding the controller.

  • Page 85: Operation

    Operating systems COMAND introduction Symbol COMAND Function controller operation Press briefly Selects a menu item Exits the full screen view (e.g. for navigation system, TV or video) Press and hold until the selected Stores a channel/station action is carried out Accepts a destination for navigation Turn Scrolls through vertical or horizontal menus...

  • Page 86: Function Buttons

    Operating systems COMAND introduction COMAND function buttons Example: To select the radio or CD menu di- The COMAND function buttons allow you rectly: press M button 2 once or to select a main function directly. twice. Telephone keypad P68.20-3455-31 P68.20-3469-31 1 Programmable button ( page 203) 2 Function button for radio and CD/DVD 3 Back button...

  • Page 87: Menu Overview

    Operating systems COMAND introduction Operating COMAND Menu overview Below is the layout of the main functions and their basic menus. Navigation* Audio Telephone* Video Vehicle Map display Radio Telephone* Rear window blind* Mode Address book* DVD video Exterior mirror conven- ience settings Audio DVD* Messages*...
  • Page 88 Operating systems COMAND introduction Calling up the basic menu Vertical menus Horizontal menus P82.86-4821-31 P82.86-4822-31 P82.86-4819-31 Audio basic menu Moving within a menu Moving within a menu The basic menu for a main function can be Slide or turn ymz. Slide or turn ymz.
  • Page 89 Operating systems COMAND introduction Entering characters Exiting character entry Selecting a list item Press “Back” in the bottom line. P82.86-5201-31 P82.86-4823-31 Press the L back button. Switching to the list Slide qm. Press ? in the second to bottom line. Accepting the first entry List of locations in the navigation system Entering a navigation destination...

  • Page 90: Comand

    Operating systems COMAND introduction Back button Example of how to operate COMAND P82.86-4836-31 The paths to the individual menu items are P68.20-3457-31 always described starting from the main function. Example: “Audio” “Audio” “Radio” “Radio” “Save station” You will see the previously called up sub- menu for each basic menu in the COMAND dis- To select “Audio”...

  • Page 91: Basic Functions

    Operating systems COMAND introduction To select “Radio”: slide qm or turn Basic functions of COMAND P82.86-4838-31 ymz. The components and operating principles of To confirm the selection: press n. COMAND can be found on ( page 61). The basic radio menu appears. Switching COMAND on or off Press the o button.
  • Page 92 Operating systems COMAND introduction Switching off the radio data system and Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume for telephone calls navigation announcements completely You can adjust the volume for hands-free Radio data system: press and hold mode during a telephone call. P68.20-3458-31 the o button until “TA”...

  • Page 93: Logic7

    Operating systems COMAND introduction Adjusting the treble or bass To exit the menu without storing: To store the setting: press n. press the L back button or slide Select “Sound” “Treble” or “Bass”. The setting is stored and you exit the omp.
  • Page 94 Operating systems COMAND introduction To store the setting: press n. Because many DVDs contain both stereo If you select “LOGIC7 off”, playback of all ® and multi-channel audio formats, it may be nec- playable formats is as it is on the medium. Opti- The setting is stored and you exit the essary to set the audio format ( page 89) and mum sound effects are not guaranteed at all...
  • Page 95 Operating systems COMAND introduction Switching off an audio/video* source If you insert a CD or DVD, the audio/video source is automatically activated. Switching an active audio source on and To switch off: select “Audio” “Audio” “Audio off”. The audio source is switched off, “Audio off”...

  • Page 96: Comand Radio

    Operating systems COMAND radio COMAND radio The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 61). Menu overview Radio Presets FM (MW, LW, SW) Sound Station list Autostore Treble (in FM waveband only) Save station Station presets Bass Frequency input Balance/fader...

  • Page 97: Operation

    Operating systems COMAND radio Switching to radio mode Switching wavebands P82.86-5063-31 Select “Audio” “Audio” “Radio”. You can switch the radio between the FM, MW, LW and SW wavebands. Select “Audio” “Audio” “Radio” Press the M function button once or waveband display 5. twice.

  • Page 98: Storing Stations

    Operating systems COMAND radio Slide or turn when the main Press n when the main area is select- Storing stations area is selected. Twenty stations can be stored in each The preset menu appears. The R dot waveband. in front of a preset position indicates Select “Audio”...

  • Page 99: Rds Frequency Diversity

    Operating systems COMAND radio Storing using autostore RDS frequency diversity P82.86-4839-31 This function automatically stores stations COMAND is equipped with an RDS fre- which can be received in order of their reception quency diversity system in the FM wave- quality. Any stations stored manually in the pre- band.
  • Page 100 Operating systems COMAND radio Select “Audio” “Audio” “Radio” Switching announcements on or off When traffic announcements are switched “Radio”. on, a traffic announcement will interrupt First option: select “Audio” “Audio” the audio signal from the currently activat- The tick next to “Frequency fix” indi- “Radio “Radio”...

  • Page 101: Comand Audio Cd/Audio Dvd

    Operating systems COMAND radio If the first session contains MP3 tracks, for COMAND audio CD/audio DVD* Notes about MP3 mode example, and the second session contains and MP3 Permissible discs data in audio CD format, COMAND will Safety notes treat the CD as an MP3 file. This means CD-R and CD-RW that it is not possible to access the audio DVD+R and DVD+RW...
  • Page 102 Operating systems COMAND radio You must observe the following when as- Permissible MP3 formats Make sure that you know the applicable signing track names: copyright regulations and that you comply COMAND supports the MPEG1 Audio with these. Track names must have at least one Layer 3 format.

  • Page 103: Loading

    Operating systems COMAND radio Only use a pen designed for such a pur- Loading the single DVD drive Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs, as they could peel off and damage COMAND. pose to label discs. COMAND is designed to hold discs which com- Place discs back in their cases after ply with the EN 60908 standard.

  • Page 104: Loading

    Operating systems COMAND radio Loading into the DVD changer* Take the disc out of slot 1. Repeat the last two steps until all trays are loaded. Wait until the LED for magazine button The DVD changer* has a fixed magazine 3 which you pressed flashes quickly.

  • Page 105: Ejecting

    Operating systems COMAND radio Insert the PCMCIA card into slot 1. Take the disc out of slot 1. Ejecting CDs and DVDs The side with the contact must point If you do not take the disc out of slot towards the slot. 1, COMAND will draw it back in auto- Risk of accident If the PCMCIA card contains a storage...

  • Page 106: Ejecting

    Operating systems COMAND radio To eject one disc: press desired mag- Ejecting a PCMCIA card azine tray button 2. Take the disc out of slot 1. P82.86-5150-31 If you do not take the disc out of slot 1, the DVD changer* will draw it back in automatically after a short while.

  • Page 107: Menu Overview

    Operating systems COMAND radio Menu overview CD or DVD-A* Pause/stop/play Track/Track listing/ Folder Changer/Medium Sound or MP3 (audio DVD mode* Tracks A – Z (MP3 mode only) only) Normal track Pause playback Show track listing Select folder Select medium Treble sequence (audio CD/audio DVD mode* only)

  • Page 108: Dvd Mode

    Operating systems COMAND radio Example display in audio CD mode Example display in audio DVD mode* Switching to audio CD, audio DVD* or MP3 mode Load a CD/DVD ( page 81) or P82.86-5045-31 P82.86-5046-31 PCMCIA card ( page 82). Select “Audio” “Audio”, then “CD”...

  • Page 109: Pause Function

    Operating systems COMAND radio Example display in MP3 mode To continue playback: select “Audio” Stop function “Audio” “DVD-A” “Play”. This function is only available in audio DVD The “Play” display changes to “Pause”. mode*. P82.86-5049-31 To stop playback: select “Audio” Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media “Audio”...

  • Page 110: Selecting A Track

    Operating systems COMAND radio To select one folder higher: select Selecting a track Fast forward/rewind the Q icon. Select the main area. Selecting by skipping to tracks The display changes to the next folder Slide and hold until the desired To skip forwards or backwards to a place is reached.

  • Page 111: Aux Mode

    DVD mode*. The number of audio formats avail- (AUX) to COMAND. Please consult a order. able depends on the DVD. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for further infor- “Repeat folder” (only in MP3 mode) mation. Select “Audio” “Audio”...

  • Page 112: Rear Compartment

    Operating systems COMAND radio Audio in the rear compartment* If your vehicle is equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment System* and sound system*, you can switch the sound of the system to the vehi- cle loudspeakers. Select “Audio” “Audio” “Rear”. The Rear Seat Entertainment System* menu appears.

  • Page 113: Comand Dvd Video

    Operating systems COMAND DVD video COMAND is designed to hold discs which COMAND DVD video Automatic picture shutoff comply with the EN 60908 standard. You can If the vehicle is travelling faster than ap- therefore only use discs with a maximum thick- Safety notes proximately 5 km/h, the picture automat- ness of 1.3 mm.

  • Page 114: Region Code

    COMAND is set to region code 2 at the fac- pose to label discs. tory. This setting can be changed by a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This will al- Place discs back in their cases after low you to play video DVDs with a different use.

  • Page 115: Menu Overview

    Operating systems COMAND DVD video DVD video menu overview DVD-V Pause/Play Stop Changer Sound (for DVD changer* only) DVD functions Pause playback Stop playback Select medium Treble Brightness Continue playback Bass Contrast Restart playback Balance/fader Colour 3D sound* 16:9 optimised Widescreen...
  • Page 116 Operating systems COMAND DVD video Switching to DVD video mode Load a DVD ( page 81). Select “Video” “Video” “Video P82.86-5316-31 P82.86-5317-31 DVD”. Press the M function button once or twice. The number of times you have to press the Navigation menu displayed Menu system displayed function button depends on the operating mode...

  • Page 117: Pause Function

    Operating systems COMAND DVD video Select “Changer”. Pause function Picture settings The media list appears. The R dot in- Select “Video” “Video” “Video Adjusting the brightness, contrast or dicates the current medium. DVD”. colour Select a medium. Show the menu system if necessary Select “Video”...

  • Page 118: Menu

    Operating systems COMAND DVD video Select “DVD-V”. Selecting menu items in the DVD menu Stopping a film or skipping to the begin- ning or end of a scene The DVD-V menu appears. The R dot Slide or omp. in front of the menu item “16:9 opti- Select any menu item from the DVD To confirm the selection: press n.

  • Page 119: Setting The Language

    Operating systems COMAND DVD video Select the corresponding menu item in Select “Menu language” or “Audio lan- Depending on the DVD, menu items 2 and 3 may not function in general or may not func- the DVD menu. guage”. tion at certain points in the DVD menu. Both of these will bring up a selection list.

  • Page 120: Video Game

    Operating systems COMAND DVD video Select “Subtitles” or “Camera angle”. Both of these will bring up a selection list. The R dot in front of a list entry in- dicates the current setting. To change the setting: slide turn until the desired setting is reached.

  • Page 121: Comand Tv

    Operating systems COMAND TV* COMAND TV* Switching off the picture and sound The constantly changing reception condi- General notes tions while the vehicle is in motion can in- The TV receiver is designed to receive ana- terrupt the signal. If the reception is too logue terrestrial TV channels conforming poor, COMAND can switch off the sound to all standards and digital TV channels...

  • Page 122: Menu Overview

    Operating systems COMAND TV* TV menu overview Presets Info Teletext Sound Station list Autostore function Information on the current Switch on teletext Treble programme (only for digital channels) Save station Channel preset list Bass display Channel input Channel presets Balance/fader Brightness 3D sound* Contrast...

  • Page 123: System

    Operating systems COMAND TV* Switching to TV mode Hiding or showing the menu system Select “Video” “Video” “TV”. To show: press n. To hide: press n when the main area Hiding or showing the navigation is selected. menu P82.86-5318-31 To show: slide qmr. To hide: slide qmr.

  • Page 124: Operation

    Operating systems COMAND TV* Tuning in channels using the channel Select “Video” “Video” “TV”. Tuning in TV channels list Show the menu system if necessary Tuning in channels using the navigation ( page 101). As soon as the vehicle or COMAND is in op- menu eration, the background reception function lists Select “TV”...

  • Page 125: Programme

    Operating systems COMAND TV* Tuning in channels by entering the fre- Storing the channel to the selected pre- Storing TV channels quency and programme number set position There are twenty preset positions. If you have called up the channel preset Several programmes can be transmitted on Storing channels manually display using “Save station”, press n...

  • Page 126: Digital Tv

    Operating systems COMAND TV* Select “TV” “Save station” “Auto- To display the programme preview: Displaying the current programme store”. select “Display programme preview”. or programme preview COMAND searches for channels which The channel list indicates the next pro- This function is only available on digital TV can be received.

  • Page 127: Picture Settings

    COMAND accordingly. A Select “TV” “Brightness” or “Con- The TV receiver may automatically switch to Mercedes-Benz Service Centre can help an alternative channel with the same programme trast” or “Colour”. you to select the correct reception region content but a better reception, depending on re- if necessary.
  • Page 128 Operating systems COMAND TV* Select “Yes” or “No”. If you select “Yes”, COMAND will switch to the country setting you have selected. If you select “No”, the country list will appear again.

  • Page 129: Teletext

    Operating systems COMAND TV* Teletext Teletext menu overview TV picture Page Previous Next Stop Zoom Switch on TV Enter a teletext Skip to the previous Skip to the next Switch automatic Zoom in/out on the picture page directly teletext page teletext page page change on/off teletext page...

  • Page 130: Video

    You can connect an external video source Brightness, contrast and colour (AUX) to COMAND. Please consult a ( page 105) Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for further information. Picture format ( page 105) Volume ( page 70) Automatic picture shutoff Balance and fade ( page 71)

  • Page 131: Comand Telephone

    Multi-function steering wheel proved by Mercedes-Benz. hicle. Linguatronic* If it is permitted to operate a mobile phone...
  • Page 132 Operating systems COMAND telephone* Operation using the mobile phone, Lingua- If the telephone has not or not yet Telephone keypad tronic*, the rear handset* and Bluetooth logged into the network. headset is described in the respective sep- The telephone automatically tries to log arate Operating Instructions.

  • Page 133: Emergency Call

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* To delete individual characters: Entering the number using the tele- Wait until the emergency call centre press the * button. phone keypad answers and describe the emergency situation. To delete an entire word or number: Enter the digits ( page 110). press and hold the * button until Press the s button.

  • Page 134: Unlock Code

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Entering the PIN2 The phone may request the PIN2 in order to use certain functions. A corresponding message appears in the display. Enter the PIN2 digits into the mobile phone. Entering the PUK/PUK2 If you enter the PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times, the SIM card will be locked.

  • Page 135: Call Lists

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Menu overview Name Call lists DTMF Microphone on/off Display COMAND telephone Display call list selection: Send numerical sequence Switch hands-free book microphone on/off Missed calls Incoming calls Outgoing calls Basic telephone menu Call lists To call up the basic menu: select COMAND can display the following calls in “Tel”...

  • Page 136: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Displaying details about a list entry Storing as a new entry in the address book COMAND can also show a shortened list Select the list entry ( page 114). entry in full. Select “Options” “Save” “New Select the list entry ( page 114).

  • Page 137: Comand

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Select a telephone category, e.g. Select the number to be overwritten. “Landline telephone number”. COMAND overwrites the selected Select “Save”. number with the new data. The search menu for address book en- Incoming call tries appears. P68.20-5074-31 Rejecting or accepting the call Search for the desired entry.

  • Page 138: Number

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Entering a telephone number using the Connecting a call to an entry on a call You can also accept a call if the COMAND display is showing a display other than the tele- telephone keypad list or in the COMAND telephone book phone mode display.

  • Page 139: Single Call Connection

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Switching the hands-free microphone Functions during a single call on or off connection Call up the basic telephone menu ( page 113). To switch off: select “Mike off”. P68.20-5072-31 P68.20-5070-31 Press the o button. If the microphone is switched off, the >...

  • Page 140: Two Calls

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* To switch back to the call display: Press the s button on the tele- select “Y Back”. phone keypad or the multi-function steering wheel. Ending an active call If you accept the waiting call using the To end a call: select “Tel”...

  • Page 141: Conference Functions

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Ending all calls Transferring to the Bluetooth headset Conference functions Press the PTT button (push to talk) on Call up the basic telephone menu The function must be supported by the tele- the Bluetooth headset ( headset op- phone provider and be activated.

  • Page 142: Phone Book

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* The rear handset* is not inserted in From the mobile phone to hands-free the bracket: select “Hold” and then mode “Resume” on the handset. Insert the mobile phone into the brack- In both cases, the “Private call” display will appear in the COMAND display.

  • Page 143: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Entries with icon 7 are also from the ad- Selecting an entry To cancel the search: switch from the dress book. These entries have also been smart speller to the list. assigned a voice entry. Voice entries are Selecting using the smart speller The entry at the top of the list is auto- available on vehicles with Linguatronic*.
  • Page 144 Operating systems COMAND telephone* To close the detailed display: slide To change the language for the in- or press n. put characters: select !. Select the desired language. Starting to dial the number of an entry To change the character set for the Select the entry ( page 121).

  • Page 145: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* To cancel an entry: select “Back”. Using COMAND to delete an entry from the phone book on the mobile phone is not support- If one of the data fields contains data, a ed by all mobile phones. prompt will appear asking whether you Complete address book entry selected: wish to store the entry.

  • Page 146: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Storing a phone book entry from the Select a telephone category, e.g. mobile phone in the address book “Landline telephone number”. Select “Save”. Storing as a new address book entry The search menu for address book en- Select an entry from the phone book on tries appears.

  • Page 147: Sms Messages

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Adding telephone numbers to an ad- Select the number to be overwritten. SMS* messages dress book entry The input menu appears with the data SMS functions field for entering the new telephone Select the address book entry number.
  • Page 148 Operating systems COMAND telephone* P68.20-5065-31 1 Icon for unread SMS in the SMS inbox 2 Display for newly arrived messages (this function is not supported by all mobile phones) 3 To call up the SMS outbox 4 To call up SMS drafts 5 To write a new SMS 6 To call up the SMS inbox (this function is not supported by all mobile phones)

  • Page 149: Menu Overview

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* SMS message* menu overview Inbox Drafts Outbox Call up the SMS inbox (this Write a new SMS Call up SMS drafts Call up the SMS outbox function is not supported by all mobile phones) SMS folders In the SMS inbox, date and time display 3 indicates the time that the message was re- SMS messages are organised in the follow-...

  • Page 150: Reading

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Changing the folder view Selecting an SMS message Reading an SMS message The text view in a folder shows the first few Call up a folder ( page 127). Select an SMS message ( page 128) words of a message.

  • Page 151: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* To cancel reading aloud: press Enter any further text, if necessary Storing an SMS sender in the address the o button. ( page 131). book Send the SMS ( page 131). This function is not possible if the sender’s telephone number is already stored in the ad- Press n and select “Cancel read-aloud Using telephone numbers in the text...

  • Page 152: Writing

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Writing a new SMS message To change the data field: select the desired data field. An SMS message may comprise a maximum of 160 characters. Select [ or ]. Select “Tel” “Tel” “Messages” P68.20-5064-31 “New”. Entering the telephone number The input menu appears with the data To enter the telephone number using the fields.
  • Page 153 Operating systems COMAND telephone* If the entry contains more than one tele- To change the character set for the Inserting a text module into the mes- phone number: input characters: select #. sage text Select the desired number. Depending on the previous setting, you To move the cursor to the desired will change to letters with special char- position: select Y, Z, [ or ].

  • Page 154: Sending

    Operating systems COMAND telephone* Select “Back”. To enter data: proceed as described in Select “Yes” or “No”. the “Entering the text of the message” If one of the data fields contains new The text module will either be stored or section ( page 131).

  • Page 155: Comand Navigation System* (Introduction)

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. priority over the navigation commands gen- yourself and others. erated by the system.
  • Page 156 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Protect discs from heat and direct sun- Press eject button 2. Risk of poisoning light. If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected. Never leave the engine running in enclosed Updating process Take the disc out of slot 1. spaces.
  • Page 157 Have the system software updated at a Wait until the LED for magazine button whether it is compatible with the cur- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 2 which you pressed flashes quickly. rent system software. The map software cannot be updated until...
  • Page 158 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) If map data is already installed: Take the DVD out of the slot. To cancel an update on the DVD changer: press corresponding maga- You will see a message that the map data If you select “Yes” the map data is up- zine tray button 2.
  • Page 159 After a system software update by a The navigation system remains fully opera- Operational readiness of the navigation tional with the previous map data. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the in- system stalled map software may no longer be The update may not be successfully com- compatible.

  • Page 160: Reception

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) GPS reception Positioning takes place automatically even Interrupting the journey during route when COMAND is switched off. The dura- guidance Correct functioning of the navigation sys- tion will vary from one case to another. tem depends amongst other things on GPS The following applies if you interrupt the Route guidance may be restricted as fol-...
  • Page 161 When the restriction is active it is not pos- sage will then appear again. Consult a sible to enter specific items, e.g. town or Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. road name. Units of measurement You will be aware of this because certain menu items cannot be selected.

  • Page 162: Menu Overview

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Navigation system* menu overview Guide Route Position Destination (only with route (only with route guidance active) guidance active) Select a special des- Call up RDS-TMC Call up route Call up the posi- Call up the current Enter a destination tination from the traffic reports...

  • Page 163: System

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode Press the N function button once or twice. P68.20-5051-31 P68.20-5186-31 The number of times you have to press the function button depends on the operating mode currently selected.
  • Page 164 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) To show: press n in the full-screen Moving the map map display. It is only possible to move the map with the menu system hidden. Adjusting the map scale P68.20-5112-31 In certain countries, it is not possible to move It is only possible to adjust the map scale the map freely if the vehicle is travelling at more with the menu system hidden (full-screen map...

  • Page 165: Basic Settings

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Hiding the crosshair Display 2 may be the name of a road, for Basic settings example, provided the digital map contains the Press the L back button. You can make the following settings regard- necessary data.
  • Page 166 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) To set the map orientation: select To set: select “Navi” “Navi” “Map The list shows all icons that are contained in “Navi” “Navi” “Map display”. display”. the digital map across all countries. However, not all the special destinations are available in all The map display list appears.
  • Page 167 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Display options with geo-coordinate dis- Selecting the route type Select “Navi” “Navi” “Mode”. play switched on The mode list appears. A R dot indi- You can select the following route types: If the crosshair is displayed on the map cates the current setting.
  • Page 168 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (introduction) Setting route options To exit the menu: slide omp. COMAND will verify whether it can im- This function allows you to set the following plement the options if you selected options for route guidance: them with route guidance active.

  • Page 169: Comand Navigation System* (Entering A Destination)

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) COMAND navigation system* Entering a destination by address (entering a destination) In certain countries, it is not possible to en- ter an address if the vehicle is travelling at more Risk of accident than approximately 5 km/h.
  • Page 170 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Selecting the country Town list with input characters With input characters 6, you can only se- lect the characters that are currently available. If this list appears, input characters 6 are You can only select countries that are stored Which these are depends on the current input activated automatically.
  • Page 171 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the town list To confirm the selection: press n. and hold n until the address input without input characters: slide qm. If the town name is followed by icon 1 menu appears.
  • Page 172 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Postcode list with input characters To accept the first list entry: press With input characters 4, you can only se- and hold n until the address input lect the digits that are currently available. Which If this list appears, input characters 4 are menu appears.
  • Page 173 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Postcode list without input characters If COMAND cannot assign the postcode Road name list with input characters unambiguously to a specific address, the If this list appears, input characters 6 are address input menu also appears again. activated automatically.
  • Page 174 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the road With input characters 6, you can only se- and hold n until the address input name list without input characters: lect the characters that are currently available.
  • Page 175 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Press the L back button. Centre list with input characters With input characters 6, you can only se- lect the characters that are currently available. To confirm the selection: press n. If this list appears, input characters 6 are Which these are depends on the current input activated automatically.
  • Page 176 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the centre Press the L back button. and hold n until the address input list without input characters: slide To confirm the selection: press n. menu appears.
  • Page 177 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) House number list with input characters To accept the first list entry: press With input characters 4, you can only se- and hold n until the address input lect the digits that are currently available. Which If this list appears, input characters 4 are menu appears.
  • Page 178 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) House number list without input charac- Entering a junction name ters You can only enter junctions that are stored on the digital map. Select “Junction” in the address input P82.86-5330 menu. P82.86-5329-31 The display shows either the junction list with input characters or without in- put characters ( page 157).
  • Page 179 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To accept the first list entry: press To change manually to the junction With input characters 4, you can only se- and hold n until the address input list without input characters: slide lect the characters that are currently available.
  • Page 180 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To confirm the selection: press n. Select “Yes” or “No”. Entering a destination from the After you have confirmed your selec- If you select “Yes”, COMAND will stop destination memory tion, the address input menu appears the route guidance and start route cal- Select “Navi”...
  • Page 181 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) Destination memory list with input To delete individual characters: se- With input characters 4, you can only se- lect the characters that are currently available. characters lect ) in the bottom line and press n. Which these are depends on the current input To delete an entire entry: select ) in If this list appears, input characters 4 are...

  • Page 182: Back Button

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) To change manually to the destina- To confirm the selection: press n. tion memory list without input char- To start route calculation: select “Start”, Select “Navi” “Destination” acters: slide qm. see also ( page 158). “Using map”.
  • Page 183 To select a category: select the cate- wmx. predefined categories: gory, e.g. “Filling station”. To adjust the map scale: turn ymz. “Mercedes-Benz service” COMAND first looks for destinations in Turning clockwise enlarges the map, “Hospital” the immediate vicinity of the vehicle turning anti-clockwise reduces the map and near to the vehicle’s route.
  • Page 184 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (entering a destination) The left-hand part of the display shows Subsequent destination input may differ, Deleting the intermediate stop the destinations on the map. The desti- depending on your selection: If an intermediate stop has already been nation marked in the list is highlighted “Address input”...

  • Page 185: Comand Navigation

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) Option 2 Select “Destination” “From POIs” COMAND navigation system* “Global POI” in map view with the menu (special destination entry) Enter an address in the address input system displayed ( page 141). menu ( page 147).
  • Page 186 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) If you have entered more than the Assigning a special destination country and the town, categories sort- category ed alphabetically and special destina- The categories and special destinations P82.86-5334-31 tions sorted by distance within a 20 km available depend on the distance from the radius of the address entered are avail- vehicle position you have set for the spe-...
  • Page 187 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) During the character selection procedure Press the L back button. Main category list without input described below, list entry 1 always characters If COMAND is able to assign the characters shows a category that most closely match- entered unambiguously to a specific cate- es the current input string.
  • Page 188 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) To confirm the selection: press n. To confirm the selection: press n. Main categories with icon 2 either The special destination list is displayed contain special destinations or sub- after you have selected a sub-category. categories.
  • Page 189 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) Special destination list In the special destination list, you can ei- Special destination list with input ther select a special destination or enter characters The illustration below shows an example of the name of the special destination. the special destination list for the “RES- TAURANT”...
  • Page 190 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) During the character selection procedure To cancel an entry: select “Back” in Special destination list without input described below, list entry 1 always the bottom line and press n. characters shows the special destination that most closely matches the current input string.
  • Page 191 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) List options Options only in special destination lists The special destination closest to the centre of the screen is automatically To display details about the select- Options in category and special destina- marked.
  • Page 192 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (special destination entry) To start route calculation: select “Start”, see also ( page 158). A prompt appears asking whether the special destination should be used as the destination. Select “Yes” or “No”. If you select “Yes”, route calculation begins.

  • Page 193: Comand Navigation System* (Route Guidance)

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) COMAND guides you to your destination COMAND navigation system* Examples of displays and audible by means of navigation commands in the (route guidance) messages for a change of direction form of audible navigation announcements Changes of direction have three phases: Route guidance and route guidance displays.
  • Page 194 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Announcement phase COMAND announces the imminent change of direction. Based on the example display below, the change of direction is an- nounced 200 metres before the change of P82.86-5194-31 P82.86-5195-31 direction with the “Please take the second turning left”...

  • Page 195: Lane Recommendation

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) The filled-in section of distance graphic 3 Lane recommendations gets shorter the nearer you get to the announced On multi-lane roads, COMAND can display change of direction. lane recommendations for the next change Manoeuvre phase of direction.
  • Page 196 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) The instrument cluster also displays lane Example of a display without Display Meaning recommendations. Only the recommended lanes changes of direction are displayed here. With lower bounda- Lane added due ry line (lane 6 or to the change Explanation of the lane recommenda- of direction...
  • Page 197 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Destination or destination area Off-road and off-map reached Route guidance to an off-road destina- When you reach your destination, you will tion see a display to this effect and route guid- COMAND can guide you to destinations ance is automatically ended.
  • Page 198 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) Route guidance from an off-road loca- At the start of the route guidance, you will Navigation announcements tion to a destination see the “Off map” message and a direction If Russian or Chinese is set as the system arrow.
  • Page 199 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (route guidance) To switch off navigation announce- ments: press and hold the o button during an announcement until the an- nouncement is switched off. You will briefly see the message “The guidance instructions have been mut- ed”.

  • Page 200: Comand Navigation System* (During Route Guidance)

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (during route guidance) Select “Route” “Route browser” COMAND navigation system* in map view with the menu system dis- (during route guidance) played ( page 141). Interrupting route guidance The route browser appears. Select “Destination” “Cancel route At the top of the display, you will see in- P82.86-5061-31 guidance”...

  • Page 201: Traffic Jam Function

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (during route guidance) To start route calculation: select Distance to destination 1, estimated time of ar- rival 6 and estimated remaining driving time 5 “Start”, see also ( page 158). are not shown until the route calculation is com- To delete the blockage: select “Navi”...

  • Page 202: Rds-Tmc)

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) To switch off: select the “Fastest COMAND navigation system* route” or “Short route”. (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) Proceed as described in the “Selecting the route type” section ( page 145). An RDS-TMC radio station transmits free- of-charge RDS-TMC traffic reports in addi- COMAND calculates a new route if you...
  • Page 203 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) More possible icon displays are shown be- RDS-TMC displays on the map low. COMAND can show certain traffic inci- dents on the map. These displays can be seen on map scales 50 m (0.05 miles) to 50 km (50 miles).
  • Page 204 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) List when route guidance is not active To read the report: select a road, an Displaying RDS-TMC traffic reports area or region. When route guidance is not active, the list Displaying the report list shows all the roads, areas or regions for You will find an example of a report on...
  • Page 205 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) To read the report: select a road, or Possible contents of a message an area or region. (example) You will find an example of a report on ( page 183). To close the list: slide one or P68.20-5084-31...
  • Page 206 Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (dynamic route guidance with RDS-TMC) Below you will see the icons for possible in- The “Messages on route” menu item has no function if there are no reports on the route. cidents. COMAND reads out the messages in sequence.

  • Page 207: Comand Navigation System* (Destination Memory)

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) The “Own address” list entry is auto- Assigning your own address for the COMAND navigation system* matically highlighted unless you have first time or editing your own address (destination memory) entered a character using the input Select “Navi”...

  • Page 208: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) Destination memory list without in- Using the address book entry as your Country name as international country ab- breviation for vehicles (e.g. D for Germany, put characters: press n immediately. own address E for Spain, F for France, I for Italy, etc.) Subsequent operation depends on If you wish to assign your own ad- COMAND stores the entry as your own...

  • Page 209: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) To select a country: select the de- After the address has been entered Selecting storage options sired country from the list. Select “Save” after the address has Storing a destination with no name To enter the town: proceed in the been entered ( page 147).

  • Page 210: Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (destination memory) Select the desired category, e.g. not the input characters are displayed “Home”. depends on the number of entries in the destination memory. The menu appears for searching for an address book entry. Select the destination you are looking for.

  • Page 211: Comand Navigation System* (Previous Destinations)

    Operating systems COMAND navigation system* (previous destinations) COMAND navigation system* Storing the crosshair position in the (previous destinations) list of previous destinations COMAND automatically stores the previous A crosshair appears on the map if you have destinations for which the route calculation was moved the map manually.

  • Page 212: Comand Address Book

    Operating systems COMAND address book In the language of the country concerned COMAND address book In the language set as the system language General notes As an international country abbreviation for The address book contains the entries that vehicles (e.g. D for Germany, E for Spain, are stored in the address book itself.
  • Page 213 Operating systems COMAND address book To enter data into a field: select all To cancel an entry: select “Back”. characters one by one from the input If one of the data fields contains new characters. data, a prompt will appear asking To toggle upper and lower case for whether you wish to store the entry.
  • Page 214 Operating systems COMAND address book Switching from the smart speller to the To enter characters: select the char- list acters one by one of the entry you are searching for. Slide repeatedly or press n until To delete individual characters: the smart speller is hidden.

  • Page 215: Deleting An Entry

    Operating systems COMAND address book Searching using the list Select an address book entry in the ad- Switching between private or business dress book basic menu ( page 191). data If necessary, switch from the smart speller to the list ( page 192). Press n.

  • Page 216: Changing An Entry

    Operating systems COMAND address book Closing the detailed display Displaying details from an entry in Display details about an address book the phone book on the mobile phone Select “Back”. entry ( page 193). Searching for the desired entry Changing an entry Select “Options”...
  • Page 217 Operating systems COMAND address book Select “Save”. Select “Options” “Add tel. no.”. Select the field to be overwritten. COMAND stores the data if there are Select a number category, e.g. COMAND deletes the number from the fewer than four numbers assigned to “Home”.

  • Page 218: Starting Route Guidance

    Operating systems COMAND address book Select “Options” “Call”. Display the details about an entry and Address data incomplete or does not highlight the address data field correspond with the digital map data The telephone* makes the call. ( page 193). The navigation system can only perform the Writing a text message to an entry Press n.

  • Page 219: Voice Entry

    Operating systems COMAND address book To select a country: select the de- Adding or changing a voice entry Select “Options” “Voice tag” “Lis- sired country from the list. ten”. You can add one voice entry per address To enter the town: proceed in the You will hear the voice entry.

  • Page 220: Importing Data

    Operating systems COMAND address book Select “Save”. Storing a phone book entry in an exist- COMAND stores the data if there are ing entry fewer than four numbers assigned to The input menu appears with the data the entry you are searching for in the fields.
  • Page 221 Operating systems COMAND address book To import: start data transfer on the external device ( operating instruc- tions of the device concerned). If there is no address book entry with the same surname, COMAND imports the data. If there is already an address book en- try with the same surname, a prompt will appear asking whether the existing data should be overwritten.

  • Page 222: Comand System Settings

    Operating systems COMAND system settings COMAND system settings Systems setting menu overview Display Time Text reader Linguatronic* Language Favourites Services* Reset Display Time settings Text reader Linguatronic* Language Assign pro- Bluetooth* set- Reset settings settings settings settings grammable tings COMAND to button factory settings To set the value: turn...
  • Page 223 Operating systems COMAND system settings Setting the time zone and switching be- Subsequent operation depends on: To switch automatic changeover on tween summer and standard time or off: select “Automatic summer/ whether your vehicle is equipped with a winter time changeover”. navigation system* The correct time zone and summer/ stand- You have switched the function on or...

  • Page 224: Linguatronic Settings

    Operating systems COMAND system settings Setting the time/date format Setting the language Voice training comprises two parts. You train the system to recognise digits in the Select “Vehicle” “System settings” Select “Vehicle” “System settings” first part and specific commands in the “Time”...

  • Page 225: Language

    Operating systems COMAND system settings Select “Yes” or “No”. Deleting existing voice training data Assigning the programmable button If you select “No”, the voice training Select “Vehicle” “System settings” (favourites) will be cancelled. The data from the “Linguatronic” “Delete individual- first part is stored automatically.

  • Page 226: Settings

    Operating systems COMAND system settings “Tow-away protection”* It is possible to establish a Bluetooth con- Bluetooth* settings You can use the programmable button nection between COMAND and the follow- to prime or deactivate tow-away pro- General information about Bluetooth ing types of device: tection*.
  • Page 227 Operating systems COMAND system settings To cancel the search: select “Can- Displaying details about a Bluetooth cel”. device The second time you call up the list, and Call up the Bluetooth device list P82.86-5068-31 subsequently, the device list appears im- ( page 204).

  • Page 228: Reset (Comand)

    Operating systems COMAND system settings Revoking authorisation for a Bluetooth On devices which do not have an input key- Reset pad (e.g. headsets), the access number is prede- device You can reset COMAND back to its factory termined. In this case, it is not necessary to settings.

  • Page 229: Comand Vehicle

    Operating systems COMAND vehicle The main area is active. Make sure that the rear window blind can COMAND vehicle move freely. Otherwise, the blind or other ob- To select the “rear window blind” The components and operating principles of jects could be damaged. function: slide or turn ymz.
  • Page 230 Operating systems COMAND vehicle To select the function: slide Risk of injury turn ymz. P82.86-4845-31 A tick appears in the corresponding Make sure that nobody can become trapped box when the option is selected. when you activate the easy-entry/exit fea- ture.
  • Page 231 Operating systems COMAND vehicle To confirm the selection: press n. P82.86-4847-31 P82.86-4849-31 Setting exterior lighting delayed switch-off You can set whether and for how long you wish the exterior lighting to remain on in the dark after the doors are closed. The ex- terior lighting automatically switches off after the switch-off delay has elapsed.

  • Page 232: Interior Lighting

    Operating systems COMAND vehicle To select the “Interior lighting de- To select the duration: slide layed switch-off” menu: slide turn ymz. P82.86-4850-31 turn ymz. To confirm the selection: press n. P82.86-4852-31 A selection list appears. P82.86-4851-31 To select the duration: slide turn ymz.
  • Page 233 Operating systems COMAND vehicle To set the brightness: slide P82.86-4853-31 P82.86-4846-31 turn ymz. To confirm the selection: press n. Switching the locator lighting on or If you switch the locator lighting to “On”, the following come on in the dark after you have unlocked the vehicle using the re- mote control: To set the brightness: slide...
  • Page 234 Operating systems COMAND vehicle To switch automatic locking on or To confirm the selection: press n. Switching automatic locking on or off: press n. P82.86-4903-31 You can use this function to activate or de- activate automatic central locking. If the Select “Vehicle”...
  • Page 235 Operating systems COMAND vehicle Priming/deactivating tow-away P82.86-5000-31 Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Boot protection* lid opening limiter”. You can assign this function to the program- mable button ( page 203). A tick appears when the boot lid limiter function is switched on. Select “Vehicle”.

  • Page 236: Comand Automatic Air Conditioning

    Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning COMAND automatic air conditioning Setting the temperature The components and operating principles of You can set the temperature separately for P82.86-5003-31 COMAND can be found on ( page 61). the driver’s and front-passenger side. You can operate the automatic air condi- Air-conditioning function line Tem-...
  • Page 237 Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning Setting the air distribution Setting the airflow Central air-conditioning menu You can set the air distribution separately You can set the airflow separately for the The central air-conditioning menu is in the for the driver’s and front-passenger side. driver’s and front-passenger side.
  • Page 238 Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning Air-conditioning function line Select Controlling the air conditioning Environmental note air-conditioning central menu. centrally The automatic air conditioning requires less You can use the “Mono” function to set all P82.86-5007-31 energy when the cooling function and the the air-conditioning zones in the vehicle to electric heater booster are deactivated.
  • Page 239 Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning The “Mono” function is automatically If the vehicle has become very warm and P82.86-5312-31 switched off if you: the automatic air conditioning is cooling the interior, the blower settings are briefly change settings for the automatic air cancelled.

  • Page 240: Controlling

    Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning Controlling the air conditioning in the Central menu for the rear-compartment P82.86-5013-31 rear compartment* from the front air conditioning In the central menu for the rear-compart- You can use this function to control the ment air conditioning, you can: rear-compartment air conditioning from the front.
  • Page 241 Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning To switch back from operation of the rear- To select “Rear climate control off”: To confirm the selection: press n. compartment air conditioning from the slide or turn ymz. Automatic mode for the rear-compart- front: ment air conditioning is switched on.
  • Page 242 Operating systems COMAND automatic air conditioning The auxiliary heating timer function calcu- Entering a departure time A selected departure time is only initiated lates the switch-on time according to the once and is not repeated daily. Once you have Air-conditioning function line Air- outside temperature so that the vehicle is switched on a departure time, the auxiliary heat-...

  • Page 243: Comand Seats

    Operating systems COMAND seats Backrest curvature in the upper back When you press the O function button, COMAND seats the previously set seat is active. region Lumbar support To adjust the lumbar support: slide Seat firmness The components and operating principles of or turn until the desired set- Make sure that the key is in position 2...
  • Page 244 Operating systems COMAND seats To select the seat: slide or turn P82.86-5024-31 P82.86-5025-31 ymz. To confirm the selection: press n. Exiting the menu There are several ways of exiting the menu for the multi-contour seat: Press the O function button. Slide or turn until the de-...
  • Page 245 Operating systems COMAND seats To confirm the selection: press n. Adjusting the backrest curvature in the P82.86-5026-31 upper back region A crosshair appears. You can make two settings: This function allows you to adjust the air cushions in the upper back region of the Vertical: to move the point of backrest.

  • Page 246: Massage Function

    Operating systems COMAND seats Adjusting the seat firmness Slide or turn until the de- Multi-contour dynamic driving seat* sired setting is reached. Select the seat ( page 221). The multi-contour dynamic driving seat au- To store the setting: press n. tomatically adapts the sides of the back- To select “Seat firmn.”: slide rest to your current driving style.
  • Page 247 Operating systems COMAND seats P82.86-5031-31 Slide or turn until the de- sired setting is reached. To store the setting: press n. The massage function runs for approximate- ly 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the setting.

  • Page 248: Rear Seat Entertainment

    Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* You will see the currently selected main Rear Seat Entertainment System* Controls below the screen functions and the associated menus on the The controls for the screen are located be- Components screens. The menus are divided into sever- low the corresponding screen.

  • Page 249: Rear Seat Entertainment

    Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* Switching on the screen Adjusting the volume of the head- The headphones are designed for use in a temperature range of –5 °C to +50 °C. There- phones Press button 1. fore, please bear the following in mind: You can only adjust the volume when the Only clean the screens with an anti-static or Do not expose the headphones to direct sun-...

  • Page 250: System

    Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* Press one of buttons 1. Loading and ejecting CDs/DVDs P82.86-5173-31 You can operate the left-hand or right- If there is a disc inserted: hand screen, depending on your selec- Press eject button 2. tion. The disc is ejected.

  • Page 251: System

    Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* Connecting AUX equipment When a CD is inserted, playback will Sound settings continue from the point where it was You can connect additional audio or video You can make different treble and bass interrupted. equipment via the AUX ports in the rear settings for the individual audio and video seat armrest.
  • Page 252 Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* Fast forward/rewind Picture settings DVD video menu When you exit the menu, the current setting Slide and hold until the desired Select “DVD-V”. is stored. place is reached. A list appears. To select the menu: select “Disc”. Stop function Proceed as described in the “Picture Press n.

  • Page 253: Aux Menu

    Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* Interactive content Audio AUX Select “DVD-V”. P82.86-5359-31 A list appears. P82.86-5035-31 To select an action: slide If the action is not automatically carried out: To trigger an action: press n. Not all interactive content actions have to To switch between full screen and be triggered with the COMAND controller.

  • Page 254: Several Users

    Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* Video AUX Setting the loudspeaker System settings To select the menu: select “System This function allows you to set whether the settings”. sound from the right-hand or left-hand source is switched to the vehicle loud- Press n.
  • Page 255 Operating systems Rear Seat Entertainment System* CD/DVD drive Switching between main functions System settings If the CD/DVD drive is being used for both When you exit a main function, the current You can set almost all system settings indi- screens simultaneously, selecting certain setting is stored.

  • Page 256: System

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Instrument cluster operating system Multi-function display The operating system is activated as soon The multi-function display is in the instru- as you turn the key to position 2 in the ig- ment cluster. nition lock. You can use the operating sys- tem to look up information relating to your P54.32-3384-31 vehicle and to make adjustments.

  • Page 257: Multi-Function Steering Wheel

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Several functions are combined themati- Multi-function steering wheel 1 Multi-function display cally in the menus. In the “Settings” menu, You can control the multi-function display 2 s Accepts a call* for example, you will find functions for and the settings in the operating system making settings for your vehicle.

  • Page 258: Operating System

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Menu overview P54.32-3664-00 Trip ( page 238) Navigation* ( page 240) Audio ( page 242) Telephone* ( page 243) Standard display Navigation tips Select a radio station Answer a call Trip computer after start Control CD player/CD Select a phone book entry changer/audio DVD*/MP3...
  • Page 259 Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system P54.32-3663-00 Assistance* ( page 245) Service ( page 246) Settings ( page 247) Distance display* for Distronic*/ Call up messages Daytime driving lights Distronic Plus* Distance warning* for Distronic*/ Tyre pressures Speedtronic Distronic Plus* Reversing camera* ASSYST PLUS Additional speedometer...

  • Page 260: Consumption Statistics

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Press ( or & to select the “Trip” Consumption statistics after reset Trip menu menu. You will find a menu overview on You will find a menu overview on Press % or $ to select “After ( page 236).

  • Page 261: Digital

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system The consumption statistics since the last re- P54.32-3369-31 P54.32-3370-31 set are automatically reset after 9,999 hours or 99,999 kilometres. Calling up the range You will find a menu overview on ( page 236). Press ( or & to select the “Trip” 1 Digital speedometer “Reset trip meter”...

  • Page 262: Navi Menu

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Route guidance activated Change of direction announced without Navigation* menu lane recommendation You will find a menu overview on The display in the multi-function display ( page 236). depends on whether a change of direction P54.32-3640-31 The display in the “Navi”...
  • Page 263 Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Change of direction announced with < Lane recom- Meaning lane recommendation You have reached the destination. mendation “Area of dest. reached” display You have arrived in the area of the des- P54.32-3372-31 Lane without low- Lane continues tination.

  • Page 264: Audio Menu

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system “No route” P54.32-3373-31 P54.32-3374-31 COMAND is unable to calculate a route to the selected destination. “Direction of dest.” The vehicle has driven into an off-map position during route guidance ( page 176). Audio menu Example radio station display Example CD player display You will find a menu overview on...

  • Page 265: Telephone Menu

    ( page 86). ed you have connected it to the time. Press ( or & to select the “Au- Mercedes-Benz hands-free system. dio” menu. Telephone ready to receive calls The display in the “Telephone” menu de- Press % or $ to select a station.
  • Page 266 Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Answering a call If you press the or $ button and If you insert the mobile phone into the hold it for longer than one second, the operating bracket, the operating system reads the phone You may accept a call at any time provided system shows the names in rapid scroll.

  • Page 267: Assistance Menu

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Redialling Assistance menu* P54.32-3378-31 You will find a menu overview on In the “Assistance” menu, you can change ( page 236). your driving system settings. The operating system stores the last Displaying the distance display* names or phone numbers dialled from the mobile phone.

  • Page 268: Malfunction Memory

    Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Calling up messages If you turn the key to position 0 in the igni- P54.32-3379-31 tion lock and then back to position 2, all the mes- You will find a menu overview on sages are deleted from the malfunction memory. ( page 236).

  • Page 269: Instrument Cluster Operating

    Information on where you must deactivate ning: the radar sensor system is available from a You can show an additional digital speed- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Side lamps and dipped-beam head- ometer in the multi-function display. The lamps Press ( or & to select the “Set- speed is displayed in miles per hour.
  • Page 270 Operating systems Instrument cluster operating system Press # again if you wish to change the current status. If you deactivate the radar sensor system, the following systems are deactivated: Distronic Plus* BAS Plus* Park Assist* Distance warning*...

  • Page 271: Controls

    Controls Opening and closing ..250 Automatic transmission ..292 Key positions ....257 Instrument cluster ..301 Seats .

  • Page 272: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Do not expose the key to high levels of elec- Opening and closing Risk of accident tromagnetic radiation. It may otherwise no long- er function correctly. Key with remote control Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- You can also use the remote control to open The vehicle’s equipment includes two keys hicle.

  • Page 273: Battery Check Lamp

    Controls Opening and closing To lock the vehicle centrally: press To unlock the vehicle centrally: You may inadvertently lock or unlock the ve- hicle by pressing the buttons on the remote con- the ‹ button. press the Œ button twice. trol.
  • Page 274 Controls Opening and closing the KEYLESS GO key must be in the You can also use the KEYLESS GO key in the passenger compartment same way as a normal key with remote control. P80.35-2243-31 The ignition lock is located underneath the all the doors must be closed KEYLESS GO button ( page 258).

  • Page 275: Remote Closing

    Controls Opening and closing If you do not open either a door or the Locking the vehicle from the boot* If you have left the KEYLESS GO key in the vehicle, the vehicle will not lock. The vehicle is boot lid after you have unlocked the ve- On vehicles with the boot lid remote clos- only locked if the turn signals flash three times.
  • Page 276 Controls Opening and closing Individual settings To lock the vehicle centrally: touch P80.61-2164-31 the outside of the door handle or press If you frequently drive alone, you may wish the locking button on the boot to change the function of the KEYLESS GO ( page 253).

  • Page 277: Power Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Door power closing* Power closing P80.30-2216-31 The power closing locks doors* and the Push the door into the lock beyond the boot lid automatically, even if they are only first detent. partly closed. The power closing pulls the door fully closed.

  • Page 278: Button

    Controls Opening and closing If you have previously locked the vehicle Automatic locking Risk of accident from the outside with the remote control or the The vehicle will lock itself once you have KEYLESS GO key*, you cannot unlock it centrally Do not leave children unsupervised in the pulled away.

  • Page 279: Key Positions

    Controls Key positions Position 1 Key positions KEYLESS GO* Pressing the KEYLESS GO button without Press KEYLESS GO button 1 once. Key with remote control depressing the brake pedal corresponds to The seats can now be adjusted, for ex- the different key positions in the ignition ample.
  • Page 280 Controls Key positions Removing the KEYLESS GO button You can pull the KEYLESS GO button out of the ignition lock and start the vehicle using a key in the conventional way. 1 KEYLESS GO button 2 Ignition lock When you change back from using the key to using the KEYLESS GO function, the system re- quires 2 seconds recognition time before you will be able to use the KEYLESS GO button as...

  • Page 281: Seats

    Controls Seats Adjusting the seat electrically Seats Risk of injury Front seats Your seat must be adjusted in such a way P54.25-4721-31 that allows you to wear your seat belt prop- Risk of accident erly ( page 274). Observe the following points: Only adjust the driver’s seat when the vehi- cle is stationary.

  • Page 282: Head Restraints

    Controls Seats Make sure that the key is in position 1 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Risk of injury or 2 in the ignition lock or the respec- Forwards or backwards: slide tive door is open. switch 5 to the left or right. Make sure that the back of your head is sup- ported at about eye level by the centre of Head restraint height...

  • Page 283: Dynamic Driving Seat

    Controls Seats Lumbar support Seat ventilation* P91.16-2313-31 You can adjust the lumbar support using The blue indicator lamps in the buttons in- COMAND ( page 221). dicate the ventilation level you have select- Multi-contour seat* Level You can set the characteristics of the mul- ti-contour seat for the driver and front pas- 3 indicator lamps are lit senger using COMAND ( page 221).

  • Page 284: Seat

    Controls Seats Make sure that the key is in position 2 Adjusting the front-passenger seat P54.25-4723-31 in the ignition lock. from the driver’s seat* To switch on: press button 1 repeat- edly until the desired ventilation level is Risk of injury set.
  • Page 285 Controls Seats You can adjust the front-passenger seat Easy-entry/exit feature Risk of injury using the seat switches on the driver’s The easy-entry/exit feature allows you to side. Make sure that nobody can become trapped get into and out of the vehicle more easily. when you activate the easy-entry/exit fea- The steering wheel swings upwards and P54.25-4725-31...

  • Page 286: Head Restraints

    Controls Seats Backrest angle and seat fore-and-aft ad- Rear head restraints Rear seats justment Electrically adjustable outer seats in Slide switch 2 left or right in the direc- Risk of injury the rear* tion of the arrow. Make sure that the head restraints are fold- ed up if the rear seats are occupied.

  • Page 287: Restraints

    Controls Seats Folding up manually P91.16-2381-31 P91.16-2395-31 P91.16-2396-31 1 To fold down the rear head restraints 1 Side cushions 2 Head restraint angle Make sure that the key is in position 2 Pull the head restraint up by hand until in the ignition lock.

  • Page 288: Rear Compartment

    Controls Seats Adjusting the front-passenger seat The button is located on the rear door on If you are transporting items of luggage in the luggage net in the front-passenger footwell, from the rear* the front-passenger side. do not move the front-passenger seat all the way forwards.
  • Page 289 Controls Seats Selecting the seat Gentle massage function P54.25-4727-31 Slide rocker switch 1 or 7 forwards To switch on: push rocker switch 3 or back. forwards. The indicator lamp on the selected but- To switch off: pull rocker switch 3 ton lights up for a short while.

  • Page 290: Steering Wheel

    Controls Steering wheel Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel Steering wheel heating* The steering wheel heating heats the leath- Risk of accident P46.15-2181-31 er areas of the steering wheel. The steering wheel can be adjusted when P46.11-2034-31 there is no key in the ignition lock and the driver’s door is open.

  • Page 291: Mirrors

    Controls Mirrors The exterior mirror on the driver’s side is al- Mirrors P88.70-2382-31 ways selected when you press button 1 for the Before starting off, adjust the rear-view first time. mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a The choice of mirror remains active for up to way that you can get a good overview of 15 seconds after you have adjusted the exterior road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 292: Parking Position

    Controls Mirrors You can only use this parking aid if you Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors Risk of injury have previously stored the parking position The anti-dazzle function of the rear-view for the exterior mirror on the front-passen- Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an au- mirror and the exterior mirror on the driv- ger side using the memory function tomatic anti-dazzle mirror breaks.
  • Page 293 Controls Mirrors Press button 1 repeatedly until the ex- terior mirror on the front-passenger side is selected. The exterior mirror on the front-pas- senger side moves to the stored park- ing position. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: as soon as you exceed a speed of 10 km/h about ten seconds after reverse gear is...

  • Page 294: Memory Function

    Controls Memory function* Memory function* Calling up a stored setting P54.25-4724-31 You can store up to three different settings Press and hold relevant storage posi- using the memory button. tion switch 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and mirrors have moved The following settings are stored as a sin- to the stored position.
  • Page 295 Controls Memory function* Press memory button 1. Storing the exterior mirror parking P88.70-2383-31 Press one of the arrows on adjustment position* button 2 within three seconds. To make it easier to park, you can store the position of the exterior mirror on the front- The parking position is stored if the passenger side in such a way that you can mirror does not move.

  • Page 296: Wearing Seat Belts

    Controls Wearing seat belts Wearing seat belts Do not route the belt strap over sharp- Children less than 1.50 m tall or under edged or fragile objects, especially if 12 years of age cannot wear the seat these are located on or in your clothing, belts properly.
  • Page 297 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a have been subjected to a load in an ac- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this cident purpose. In particular, work relevant to have been modified safety or on safety-related systems...

  • Page 298: Belt Height Adjustment

    Controls Wearing seat belts The intermittent warning ceases: as soon as the driver’s and front-pas- senger seat belt have been fastened after approximately 2½ minutes when the vehicle is stationary The < seat belt warning lamp does not go out until the driver’s and front-passen- ger seat belt have been fastened.

  • Page 299: Lights

    You can obtain informa- ‚ Left-hand parking lamp on lamps and licence plate lighting are tion about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service switched on when the engine is running. Centre. C Side lamp indicator lamp The C green side lamp indicator lamp †...

  • Page 300: Automatic Headlamp Mode

    Controls Lights Automatic headlamp mode To switch on: turn the light switch to Risk of accident The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps The side lamps are switched on or off When it is dark, only turn the light switch and licence plate lighting are switched on automatically when the key is in posi- from * to B when the vehicle is sta- or off automatically, depending on the...

  • Page 301: Combination Switch

    Controls Lights Switching on the rear foglamp Push the combination switch in the di- the lights are switched on rection of arrow 1. you have wiped with washer fluid fifteen Pull the light switch out to the second times stop. The main-beam headlamps come on.

  • Page 302: Hazard Warning Lamps

    Controls Lights Switching on the cornering light Switching off the cornering light P54.25-4761-31 function function Switch on the turn signal using the Switch off the turn signal using the combination switch ( page 288). combination switch. The cornering light on the side of the The cornering light is switched off.

  • Page 303: Interior Lighting

    Controls Lights Overhead control panel Automatic control Interior lighting When you unlock the vehicle from the out- To switch off: press button 4. P68.00-4093-31 side, the interior lighting is switched off. How- The OFF indicator lamp next to the but- ever, as soon as you press one of the interior ton lights up.

  • Page 304: Ambient Lighting

    Controls Lights Manual control Rear reading lamps Front interior lighting P68.00-4094-31 To switch on or off: press button 3. Rear interior lighting To switch on or off: press button 2. Front reading lamps To switch on or off: press button 1 or 6.

  • Page 305: Windscreen Wipers

    Controls Windscreen wipers If you have set intermittent wipe, the rain In dry weather conditions, switch the wind- Windscreen wipers screen wipers off. Otherwise, dirt on the surface sensor is activated. The appropriate wiping of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause frequency is set automatically, according P54.25-4728-31 undesired windscreen wiper sweeps.

  • Page 306: Side Windows

    Controls Side windows You can also open or close the side win- Side windows Risk of injury dows: from the outside using the “Summer opening Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- Risk of injury feature” ( page 365) or the “Convenience hicle.
  • Page 307 Controls Side windows Make sure that the key is in position 1 To open or close automatically: P54.25-4478-31 in the ignition lock. press the upper or lower section of rocker switch 1, 2, 3 or 4 beyond You can still operate the windows with the the pressure point and then release it.

  • Page 308: Rear Side Window

    Controls Side windows Roller sunblind* in the rear side windows To close: when the side window is completely closed, press the upper section of rocker switch 3 or 4. The rear window roller sunblind is com- pletely closed. To open: press the lower section of rocker switch 3 or 4.

  • Page 309: Driving And Parking

    Controls Driving and parking The engine starts automatically. Do not depress the accelerator pedal when Driving and parking starting the engine. Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Risk of accident P27.60-2714-31 The q pre-glow indicator lamp in Do not keep any objects in the driver’s foot- the instrument cluster comes on.

  • Page 310: Turn Signals

    Controls Driving and parking The KEYLESS GO button is located on the Press and hold KEYLESS GO button 1 After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion will shift at a higher engine speed. This helps dashboard between the steering column until the engine is running.

  • Page 311: Electric Parking Brake

    Controls Driving and parking Electric parking brake Releasing the electric parking brake Parking automatically P42.20-2265-31 The electric parking brake in your vehicle is Risk of injury released automatically when the following Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- conditions are fulfilled: hicle.

  • Page 312: Emergency Braking

    Controls Driving and parking Applying the electric parking brake Emergency braking using the electric Stopping the engine automatically parking brake Move the automatic transmission se- Your vehicle’s electric parking brake is ap- In an emergency, you can also brake your lector lever to P.
  • Page 313 Controls Driving and parking It is possible to switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the KEYLESS GO button for approximately 3 sec- onds. If you have switched off the engine using the KEYLESS GO button and have opened a door, the automatic transmission automatically switches to P.

  • Page 314: Automatic Transmission

    Controls Automatic transmission Automatic transmission Selector lever Risk of fire The selector lever is located on the right- Make sure that the exhaust system does not Risk of accident hand side of the steering column. come into contact with easily ignitable ma- The movement of the pedals must not be im- terial such as dry grass or petrol.
  • Page 315 Controls Automatic transmission Engaging reverse gear R Engaging parking position P automati- the drive program selected cally (S/C/M) ( page 299) Push the selector lever up beyond the Parking position P is engaged automatical- the position of the accelerator pedal first point of resistance.
  • Page 316 Controls Automatic transmission When the transmission is in position D Transmission positions Neutral ë ( page 296), you can influence the gear- shifts made by the automatic transmission No power is transmitted from Parking lock ì using the steering wheel gearshift buttons the engine to the drive wheels.

  • Page 317: Buttons

    Controls Automatic transmission Extending the shift range/upshifting Press button 2 on the left-hand side of Steering wheel gearshift buttons the steering wheel. You can restrict or extend the shift range Press button 1 on the right-hand side The shift range ( page 296) is restrict- using the steering wheel gearshift buttons.

  • Page 318: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Controls Automatic transmission Shift ranges Derestricting the shift range The automatic transmission ç shifts only as far as second When the transmission is in position D, it is Press and hold the button on the right gear. possible to restrict or extend the shift of the steering wheel until the digit for range for the automatic transmission.

  • Page 319: Hill Pull-Away Aid

    Controls Automatic transmission Kickdown Manoeuvring Risk of accident Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. If you are manoeuvring in a tight space: Never leave the vehicle when it is held by the Depress the accelerator pedal beyond Control the road speed by braking hill pull-away aid.

  • Page 320: Drive Program

    Controls Automatic transmission Trailer towing You can select the following drive pro- Program selector button grams: Drive in the middle of the engine speed Using the program selector button you can range on uphill gradients. change: Drive Settings Shift down to shift range 3 or 2, de- the gearshift program program pending on the uphill or downhill gradi-...

  • Page 321: Kickdown

    Controls Automatic transmission Drive program C has the following charac- Manual drive program Upshifting teristics: Press the button on the right-hand side Warm up the engine quickly. Do not make Comfortable engine and suspension of the steering wheel. use of the engine’s full output until its normal op- tuning.
  • Page 322 Controls Automatic transmission Once the desired speed has been reached, shift up again. If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans- mission shifts up to the next gear at maximum engine speed. This prevents the engine from overrevving. If you brake the vehicle or come to a halt without shifting down, the automatic transmis- sion shifts down to the gear that will allow the ve- hicle to accelerate or pull away again.

  • Page 323: Instrument Cluster

    1 To set the instrument lighting and the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends multi-function display that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- 2 To set the COMAND display tre for this purpose. In particular, work rele- Brighter: turn clockwise.

  • Page 324: Temperature Gauge

    Controls Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Outside temperature display The coolant temperature gauge is in the in- Risk of accident strument cluster on the left-hand side. The coolant temperature may rise to When the temperature displayed is just 120 °C under normal operating conditions above freezing point, the road surface may be icy, especially in wooded areas or on and if the concentration of antifreeze/...

  • Page 325: Driving Systems

    Controls Driving systems Driving systems Cruise control on slippery roads. The drive wheels could lose traction when braking or ma- Your vehicle’s driving systems are de- Cruise control controls your vehicle’s noeuvring and the vehicle could skid scribed on the following pages: speed for you.
  • Page 326 Controls Driving systems Cruise control lever Accelerate the vehicle to the desired P54.25-4581-31 speed. The cruise control lever is used to operate Press the cruise control lever briefly up cruise control and variable Speedtronic. or down in the direction of arrow 1 or The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise con- trol lever indicates which system you can Remove your foot from the accelerator...
  • Page 327 Controls Driving systems Cruise control display in the Remove your foot from the accelerator Adjustment in 10 km/h increments multi-function display pedal. Push the cruise control lever beyond Cruise control adjusts the vehicle’s When you have activated cruise control: the detent up 1 for a higher speed or speed to the last speed stored.

  • Page 328: Distronic

    Controls Driving systems Cruise control is automatically deactivated Risk of accident Risk of accident you apply the electric parking brake Distronic is only an aid designed to assist Distronic cannot detect road and traffic con- driving. You are responsible for your vehi- ditions.
  • Page 329 Controls Driving systems Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost Always pay attention to traffic conditions lever on the left of the steering wheel. even when Distronic is activated. You may The cruise control lever is used to operate otherwise fail to recognise dangers in time, Distronic and variable Speedtronic.
  • Page 330 Controls Driving systems To activate: check whether LIM indica- when the automatic transmission is in Setting the specified minimum dis- tor lamp 6 is off. If it is, you can acti- position P, R or N tance for Distronic vate Distronic. If it is not, press the when you deactivate ESP ®...

  • Page 331: Distronic

    Controls Driving systems Adjustment in 1 km/h increments Make sure that you adhere to the minimum Risk of accident distance required by law from the vehicle in Press the cruise control lever briefly up front. Adjust the distance from the vehicle in Pay even more attention to the traffic situa- or down in the direction of arrow 1 or front if necessary.
  • Page 332 Controls Driving systems Pull the cruise control lever briefly in Display with Distronic activated The speed displayed in the speedometer the direction of arrow 4. may differ slightly from the speed stored with Select the “Distance display” function Distronic. Remove your foot from the accelerator using the instrument cluster operating pedal.
  • Page 333 Controls Driving systems Display with Distronic deactivated Deactivating Distronic Distronic switches off automatically when: Select the “Distance display” function you apply the electric parking brake There are various ways of deactivating using the instrument cluster operating Distronic: ® ( page 55) intervenes or you de- system ( page 245).

  • Page 334: Distronic

    Controls Driving systems Tips for driving with Distronic Driving on a different line Other vehicles changing lane The following contains descriptions of cer- P54.70-2340-31 tain road and traffic conditions in which P54.70-2341-31 you must pay particular attention. In such situations, brake if necessary. Distronic is then deactivated.

  • Page 335: Distronic Plus

    Controls Driving systems Narrow vehicles Distronic Plus* Therefore always pay attention to the traffic conditions, even when Distronic Plus is acti- Distronic Plus controls the speed and auto- P54.70-2342-31 vated. You may otherwise fail to recognise matically maintains a safe distance from dangers in time, cause an accident and in- vehicles travelling in front.
  • Page 336 Controls Driving systems The cruise control lever is the uppermost Distronic Plus cannot take weather condi- Risk of accident lever on the left of the steering wheel. tions into account. Deactivate Distronic Plus or do not activate it: Distronic Plus brakes your vehicle, depend- ing on its speed, at a maximum of 4 m/s P54.25-4582-31 on slippery road surfaces, snow or ice.
  • Page 337 Controls Driving systems Activating while the vehicle is in motion Activating when approaching a station- Risk of accident ary vehicle Pull the cruise control lever briefly in The vehicle may be braked when Distronic the direction of arrow 4 or press it up If the vehicle in front is stationary, you can Plus is activated.
  • Page 338 Controls Driving systems Driving Stopping Risk of accident If there is no vehicle in front, Distronic Plus Risk of accident The brake pedal is depressed when Dis- operates in the same way as cruise control tronic Plus brakes. The movement of the ( page 303).

  • Page 339: Distronic Plus

    Controls Driving systems To reduce the specified minimum Depending on the specified minimum dis- Risk of accident tance set using the thumbwheel on the cruise distance: turn thumbwheel 3 in the control lever, your vehicle will come to a halt direction of arrow 1.
  • Page 340 Controls Driving systems You must apply the brakes yourself in or- Release the cruise control lever. Remove your foot from the accelerator der to maintain the correct distance to the pedal. The new speed is stored. Distronic Plus vehicle and to avoid a collision. is activated and adjusts the vehicle’s Distronic Plus is activated and adjusts speed to the new stored speed.
  • Page 341 Controls Driving systems If Distronic Plus detects a vehicle in front, Distronic Plus in the instrument cluster P54.32-3391-31 the speedometer range lights up between operating system the speed of the vehicle in front 1 and You can select the distance display and stored speed 2.
  • Page 342 Controls Driving systems Display with Distronic Plus deactivated Deactivating Distronic Plus Distronic Plus is deactivated automatically when: Select the “Distance display” function There are various ways of deactivating Dis- using the instrument cluster operating you apply the electric parking brake or tronic Plus: system ( page 245).

  • Page 343: Distronic Plus

    Controls Driving systems Tips for driving with Distronic Plus Driving on a different line Other vehicles changing lane The following contains descriptions of cer- P54.70-2341-31 tain road and traffic conditions in which P54.70-2340-31 you must pay particular attention. In such situations, brake if necessary.
  • Page 344 Controls Driving systems Narrow vehicles Obstacles and stationary vehicles Cross traffic P54.70-2342-31 P54.70-2337-31 P54.70-2339-31 Distronic Plus has still not detected the ve- Distronic Plus does not brake for obstacles Distronic Plus may incorrectly acquire a hicle in front on the edge of the carriage- or stationary vehicles.

  • Page 345: Speedtronic

    Controls Driving systems The speed displayed in the speedometer Speedtronic may differ slightly from the limit speed stored Speedtronic is used to make sure that you with Speedtronic. P54.25-4581-31 do not exceed a set speed. You can set a variable or permanent limit speed: Variable Speedtronic Variable for speed limits, e.g.

  • Page 346: Permanent Speedtronic

    Controls Driving systems Press the cruise control lever briefly up Selecting a stored speed Push the cruise control lever in the di- or down in the direction of arrow 1 or rection of arrow 5. Pull the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 4.

  • Page 347: Hold

    Controls Driving systems Press ( or & to select the “Set- you shift the selector lever out of posi- HOLD tings” menu ( page 247). tion P when the driver’s door is closed HOLD relieves the strain on the driver: Press % or $ to select Activating HOLD when pulling away, especially on steep...

  • Page 348: Airmatic

    Controls Driving systems Deactivating HOLD Airmatic Risk of accident HOLD is deactivated automatically if you: Vehicle level Never get out of the vehicle when HOLD is depress the accelerator when the activated. Your vehicle automatically adjusts its transmission is in position D or R HOLD must never be operated or deactivat- height to reduce fuel consumption and im- shift the automatic transmission to po-...
  • Page 349 Controls Driving systems Setting the vehicle level manually Setting the raised level Suspension tuning Select the “Normal” setting for normal Start the engine. The adaptive damping system (ADS) auto- road conditions and “Raised” when using matically controls the tuning of shock ab- If indicator lamp 2 is not lit: snow chains or in very poor surface condi- sorbers and springs.

  • Page 350: Suspension Tuning

    Controls Driving systems press button 1. Active Body Control* P32.22-2384-31 Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The vehicle Vehicle level is adjusted to the normal level. Your vehicle automatically adjusts its The vehicle level setting is also stored after height to reduce fuel consumption and im- the engine is restarted.

  • Page 351: Parktronic

    Controls Driving systems Parktronic is activated automatically when Parktronic system* you switch on the ignition, release the P54.65-3091-31 electric parking brake or start the engine Risk of accident and shift the automatic transmission to D, Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect R or N.

  • Page 352: Minimum Distance

    Controls Driving systems Range of the sensors Front sensors Minimum distance Centre approx. 100 cm Centre approx. 20 cm P54.65-2981-31 Corners approx. 60 cm Corners approx. 15 cm Rear sensors If there is an obstacle within this range, all the warning displays light up and a signal Centre approx.

  • Page 353: Park Assist

    Controls Driving systems One or more segments light up as Trailer towing the vehicle approaches an obstacle, de- P54.32-3397-31 When you attach a trailer, Parktronic is de- pending on the vehicle’s distance from the activated for the rear area as soon as you obstacle.

  • Page 354: Range

    Controls Driving systems When the transmission is in position N, Risk of injury Park Assist is deactivated when you secure P54.65-3041-31 the vehicle using the electric parking Make sure that no persons or animals are in brake. the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.

  • Page 355: Warning Display

    Controls Driving systems Rear sensors The transmission position determines which warning display is active: P54.32-3397-31 Display area Automatic Warning display Centre approximately 125 cm trans- Corners approximately 60 cm mission in Front area activated Pay particular attention to objects above or Front and rear areas acti- below the sensors when parking, such as flower Front area warning display...

  • Page 356: Reversing Camera

    Controls Driving systems Deactivating/activating The warning displays and warning tones may Reversing camera* be triggered as a result of heavy rain, e.g. by wa- The reversing camera is an electronic and ter running off in the area around the sensors. visual parking aid.
  • Page 357 Make sure that no persons or animals are in ified specialist workshop. the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they Mercedes-Benz recommends that you could be injured. use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose...
  • Page 358 If you fit other wheels or tyres to your vehi- cle, this could prevent the reversing camera from working correctly. Therefore, get infor- mation in advance from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. This auxiliary function assists you when Switching on the reversing camera you are reversing in a straight line or park- ing in reverse at any angle.
  • Page 359 Controls Driving systems Engage reverse gear. Turn the steering wheel in such a way Stop in such a way that the front of the that yellow guide lines for cornering 2 parked vehicle is on a level with your The area behind the vehicle is shown in appear within the space where you rear wheel.
  • Page 360 Controls Driving systems If you turn the steering wheel too far, the follow- If you turn the steering wheel while backing Risk of accident ing message appears in the COMAND display: up, the following message appears in the display: “Steering wheel turned too far. Please turn “Steering wheel turned too far.

  • Page 361: Nightview System

    Controls Driving systems Nightview system* Risk of accident P54.00-2524-31 The Nightview system cannot detect objects Risk of accident located directly in front or to the side of the The Nightview system is only an aid de- vehicle. When manoeuvring, continue to signed to assist driving, and does not relieve look through the windscreen.
  • Page 362 Controls Driving systems The camera is located at the top of the Image in the multi-function display P31.10-2480-31 windscreen. When you switch on the Nightview system, the speed display view changes in the mul- P54.00-2498-31 ti-function display. The speed display is shown as a bar at the lower edge of the multi-function display.
  • Page 363 Controls Driving systems Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, this will impair the Nightview system’s im- age. To demist: check the automatic air conditioning setting ( page 345) and fold down the camera cover ( page 421).

  • Page 364: Automatic Air Conditioning

    Controls Automatic air conditioning Automatic air conditioning Overview P83.40-3063-31...
  • Page 365 Controls Automatic air conditioning Function Function Function 1 Swivelling side air vent, left-hand 4 Centre air vent thumbwheel, left- 7 Demister vent, right-hand side side hand side 8 Swivelling side air vent, right-hand 2 Demister vent, left-hand side 5 Centre air vent thumbwheel, right- side hand side 3 Swivelling centre air vent, left-hand...

  • Page 366: Auxiliary Heating

    Controls Automatic air conditioning Automatic air conditioning control panel P68.20-3420-31 If the air distribution is controlled automati- 7 Auxiliary heating* ( page 351)/ 1 Automatic mode, left-hand side cally, you can adjust the temperature, footwell heater booster system* 2 Temperature, left-hand side temperature and airflow.
  • Page 367 Controls Automatic air conditioning The integrated combination filter largely fil- Risk of injury Risk of accident ters out particles of dust and completely filters out pollen. When the automatic air conditioning is in op- Follow the settings recommended on the eration, very hot or very cold air can flow following pages for heating or cooling.

  • Page 368: Demisting

    Controls Automatic air conditioning Adjust the airflow ( page 346). Setting the airflow manually Risk of accident The indicator lamp in the U rocker To switch on: press the Q airflow When the automatic air conditioning is switch goes out. The automatic air-con- tumbler switch up or down.

  • Page 369: Air-Recirculation Mode

    Controls Automatic air conditioning Windows misted up Rear window heating Air-recirculation mode The rear window heating switches itself off You can switch off the flow of fresh air if Windows misted up on the inside automatically after a certain time. The unpleasant smells are entering the vehicle Make sure that the “+”...

  • Page 370: Air-Recirculation Mode

    Controls Automatic air conditioning Sliding/tilting sunroof* Panorama sliding sunroof* Air-recirculation mode switches off auto- matically: Convenience closing: press the , Convenience closing: press the , after approximately five minutes at outside rocker switch up or down for more than rocker switch up or down and hold it temperatures below approximately 5 °C two seconds.

  • Page 371: Rear-Compartment Control

    Controls Automatic air conditioning The blower will run at a lower speed regard- If the rear-compartment air conditioning is Rear-compartment air conditioning less of the airflow setting. set using COMAND ( page 218), the ) You can set the rear-compartment air con- symbol appears in the rear-compartment control To switch on: make sure that the igni- ditioning using:...

  • Page 372: Rear

    Controls Automatic air conditioning The rear-compartment air conditioning Rear air vents automatically adjusts to the set tem- perature. P83.40-2985-31 Setting the air distribution To set: press rocker switch 2 or 5 up or down repeatedly until the desired air distribution is set. The direction of the arrows represent the air distribution.

  • Page 373: Ventilation

    It is best to set the temperature to 22 °C. You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. cool the vehicle interior to a lower temperature The tank must be at least full to the reserve Switching on than the outside temperature.

  • Page 374: Remote Control

    Two more remote controls may be used for each Auxiliary heating switched on the button on the centre console is lit. vehicle. For further information, consult a quali- The auxiliary heating or ventilation is fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Yel- Switch-on time preselected switched on. Service Centre.
  • Page 375 Controls Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Switching off Button on the centre console Briefly press the button ( page 351) until the indicator lamp in the button goes out. Remote control Press the OFF button until indicator lamp 4 lights up red ( page 352).

  • Page 376: Heater Booster System

    Controls Heater booster system* Vehicles with auxiliary heating* Heater booster system* P83.70-4813-31 1 To switch the heater booster system on The heater booster system helps the en- or off gine to reach its operating temperature 2 Indicator lamp more quickly after it is started, and helps the interior to warm up more quickly.

  • Page 377: Boot

    Controls Boot Boot P88.50-2683-31 P88.50-2685-31 Risk of poisoning Make sure that the boot lid is always closed when the engine is running. Otherwise, ex- haust fumes could get into the vehicle inte- rior and poison you. The boot lid swings upwards. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.

  • Page 378: Closing Switch

    Controls Boot Insert the emergency key element into The boot lid automatically swings upwards. You can only open the boot lid when the ve- Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient hicle is stationary. the boot lock. clearance above the boot lid. P88.50-2684-31 Press and hold the Š...
  • Page 379 Controls Boot Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Remote operating button* If a KEYLESS GO key* has been left in the vehicle, the boot lid will not close. P80.61-2161-31 Risk of injury Opening and closing from inside the ve- hicle Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become You can unlock and open the boot simulta- trapped.

  • Page 380: Opening Limiter

    Controls Boot Push the boot remote control button again to stop the opening procedure. You can limit the opening angle using COMAND ( page 213). To close: press and hold remote oper- ating button 1 until the boot lid is closed.

  • Page 381: Sliding Sunroof

    Controls Sliding sunroof* Only open the sliding/tilting sunroof if it is Sliding sunroof* P77.20-2543-31 free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow objects to protrude Sliding/tilting sunroof* from the sliding/tilting sunroof, as they could damage the sealing strips. Risk of injury When the sliding/tilting sunroof is open, Never leave children unsupervised in the ve-...

  • Page 382: Rain Closing Feature

    Controls Sliding sunroof* To open automatically: briefly press Press the switch in any direction. To lower automatically: briefly pull the switch beyond the pressure point in the switch beyond the pressure point in The sliding/tilting sunroof stops in the direction of arrow 1 and release the direction of arrow 4 and release its current position.

  • Page 383: Panorama Sliding Sunroof

    Controls Sliding sunroof* Make sure that the key is in position 1 Roller sunblinds* The sliding/tilting sunroof does not close if: or 2 in the ignition lock. it is raised at the rear The roller sunblinds protect you from Press and hold the switch in the direc- strong sunlight shining through the pano- it is blocked tion of arrow 3 until the sliding/tilting...
  • Page 384 Controls Sliding sunroof* Operating the front roller sunblind To open automatically: briefly press Operating the rear roller sunblind from the switch beyond the pressure point in the front the direction of arrow 1 and release P77.21-2024-31 P77.21-2041-31 The front roller sunblind opens fully. To stop: Press the switch in any direction.
  • Page 385 Controls Sliding sunroof* Operating the rear roller sunblind from Panorama sliding sunroof* Only open the panorama sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions the rear may occur. Do not allow objects to protrude Risk of injury from the panorama sliding sunroof, as they could P77.21-2026-31 damage the sealing strips.

  • Page 386: Resetting

    Controls Sliding sunroof* To open automatically: briefly press To raise automatically: briefly press the switch beyond the pressure point in the switch beyond the pressure point in P77.20-2543-31 the direction of arrow 1. the direction of arrow 3. The panorama sliding sunroof opens The panorama sliding sunroof raises fully.

  • Page 387: Summer Opening

    Controls Sliding sunroof* Keep the switch pressed for one sec- Resetting the rear sunblind Summer opening ond longer. In warm weather, you can ventilate the ve- Press and hold the switch in direction hicle before a journey. To do this, the fol- 1 until the front sunblind is fully open.

  • Page 388: Convenience Closing

    Controls Sliding sunroof* Keep the button pressed until the side With the key Risk of injury windows and the sliding/tilting sun- roof or panorama sliding sunroof have Make sure that nobody can become trapped P80.20-2786-31 reached the desired position. as you close the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* or panorama sliding If one of the sunblinds* for the panorama sunroof* or sunblinds*.
  • Page 389 Controls Sliding sunroof* On vehicles with panorama sliding sun- Touch the sensor surface on the door roof* and sunblinds*: handle until the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* or panorama Press the ‹ button again. sliding sunroof* are completely closed. The sunblinds* on the panorama slid- Make sure that you only touch the sensor ing sunroof* close.

  • Page 390: Loading And Stowing

    Risk of injury and approved for Mercedes-Benz. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle. The skibag is designed to carry up to four pairs of skis. Do not use the skibag to carry Position the load on the roof rack in such a way any other type of load.
  • Page 391 Controls Loading and stowing Fold the flap to the side until it is held P91.12-2807-31 in place by the magnet. P91.12-2809-31 Push the skis into the skibag from the boot. P91.12-2808-31 1 Skibag 1 Hook 2 Securing ring Pull skibag 1 into the vehicle interior and unfold it.
  • Page 392 Controls Loading and stowing Open the boot lid. You should always close the flap in the boot Stowage compartments if you do not need the skibag. This prevents un- Open flap 2. authorised access from the vehicle interior to Risk of injury Press recess 1 to the left and pull out the boot.

  • Page 393: Glove Compartment

    Controls Loading and stowing Glove compartment Spectacles compartment Compartments in front of the centre armrest You can store spectacles in the overhead P68.00-3978-31 control panel. Compartment for cup holder* or stow- age compartment P68.00-4202-31 P68.00-4181-31 1 To open the glove compartment 2 To unlock 3 To lock 1 To open the spectacles compartment...

  • Page 394: Driver's Seat

    Controls Loading and stowing Compartment for cigarette lighter* or Stowage compartments under the cen- Stowage compartment under the stowage compartment tre armrest driver’s seat P68.20-3393-31 P68.00-4182-31 P91.10-2880-31 1 Handle 1 Stowage tray/telephone compartment 1 Handle 2 Stowage compartment 2 Cover To open: slide handle 1 forwards in (not with rear-compartment air condi- the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 395: Folding Table

    Controls Loading and stowing Ruffled pocket Folding table* Folding in Lift folding table 2 and guide it down- wards. P91.00-2182-31 P91.00-2181-31 Fold folding table 2 until it engages against the backrest. Stowage compartment under the rear seat armrest P68.00-4095-31 1 Ruffled pocket 1 Button 2 Folding table There is a ruffled pocket 1 on the rear of...

  • Page 396: Stowage Box

    Controls Loading and stowing Stowage compartment under the rear Stowage compartment between the Stowage box in the rear* seat armrest* rear seats* P91.12-2806-31 P91.12-2834-31 1 Cover 1 Button 1 Handle To open: fold down the rear seat arm- To open: press button 1 and fold the To open: pull handle 1 back in the di- rest.

  • Page 397: Cup Holder

    Controls Loading and stowing Cup holder Stowage compartment in front of the Cup holder in the rear seat armrest centre armrest (with cup holder*) P68.00-4096-31 Risk of injury P68.00-4177-31 Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you: brake sharply...

  • Page 398: Storage Space

    P68.00-3985-31 recess underneath the front part of the boot floor. You can buy a suitable suitcase at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fold down the suitcase handle before clos- 1 Cup holder ing the boot. You could otherwise damage the boot lid.
  • Page 399 Do not pull on the umbrella holder to close P68.00-4098-31 the boot. You could injure yourself on the boot lid. You can buy a suitable umbrella from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. P68.00-4099-31 1 Tab 1 Velcro fastener 2 Hooks 2 Owner’s Manual wallet Do not use the hooks to lash down a load.

  • Page 400: Features

    Controls Features If the sun is dazzling you from the side, you The rear window blind is disabled at temper- Features can unclip the sun visor from retainer 1 and fold atures below –20 °C. it to the side. Sun visors Ashtray* Rear window blind* Risk of accident...

  • Page 401: Cigarette Lighter

    Controls Features To remove the insert: push slider 1 To remove the insert: push the P68.00-3990-31 in the ashtray housing to the left. opened cover beyond the stop. The ashtray pops out of the holder. Ashtray insert 1 pops out of the hold- Remove the insert upwards.

  • Page 402: Socket

    Controls Features Rear centre console Rear compartment 12 V sockets The sockets can be used for accessories The 12 V sockets are located in the centre P68.00-3991-31 with a maximum power consumption of console in the rear. 180 watts. P68.00-3993-31 Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 403: Coolbox

    Controls Features Vanity mirror in the rear Coolbox* P86.61-2057-31 Risk of fire P68.40-2105-31 Do not cover the coolbox ventilation grille in the boot and do not carry flammable sub- stances in the boot, otherwise there is a risk of fire. The cooling output of the coolbox depends on the ambient temperature and the cool- 1 To set the temperature...
  • Page 404 Controls Features Switching off cooling Mobile phone* P86.61-2056-31 Press switch 3 to OFF. Risk of accident The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. Only use the mobile phone when road and traffic conditions permit. If you are not mak- Setting a low cooling level ing the phone call in hands-free mode, stop the vehicle in a suitable place if you wish to...

  • Page 405: Hands-Free Mode

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that es in bracket 3. you are calling in hands-free mode. you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for The mobile phone is connected to the Do not attempt to remove the mobile phone this purpose. In particular, work relevant to hands-free system and the multi-func- and the bracket together.

  • Page 406: Run-On Time

    Controls Features Fitting a different bracket “1” will allow the phone number to be sent When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the mobile phone remains switched on for Refer to the mobile phone operating instructions If your mobile phone is not compatible with approximately ten minutes (run-on time).

  • Page 407: Receiver

    (Bluetooth receiver) mote control. You can obtain detailed informa- The Bluetooth receiver is located in the tion from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. stowage compartment in the rear armrest. Information about how to operate the Bluetooth receiver can be found in the...
  • Page 408 Controls Features Programming the remote control Opening or closing the garage door The required distance between the portable garage door remote control and the rear-view You must clear the remote control memory Once programmed, the integrated remote mirror depends on your garage door opening sys- before programming the remote control for the control will assume the function of the ga- tem.
  • Page 409 Controls Features Clearing the remote control memory Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Press and hold transmitter buttons 2 and 4 for about 20 seconds until indi- cator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. The memory is cleared. You should clear the remote control memory before selling the vehicle.

  • Page 411: Operation

    Operation The first 1,500 km ..390 Refuelling ....391 Engine compartment ..394 Tyres and wheels .

  • Page 412: The First 1,500 Km

    Operation The first 1,500 km The first 1,500 km If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long peri- od afterwards. You should therefore drive at varying road and engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.

  • Page 413: Refuelling

    Petrol (EN 228) Do not allow fuel to come into contact with skin or clothing. Direct skin contact with fu- S 350/S 500 els and the inhalation of fuel vapours are damaging to health. Refuel using only unleaded premium grade...

  • Page 414: Diesel

    (Part no. A000989254510) recommended higher fuel consumption and reduced perform- quirements of EN 590 (or comparable stand- and sold by Mercedes-Benz to the petrol. You ance. Avoid driving at full throttle and only drive ards) must observe the instructions and mixing ratios in drive program S.

  • Page 415: Winter Diesel

    The proportion of kerosene should be as low flow improvers that have been tested and as possible whilst taking account of the outside ture. approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can ob- temperature. Add the additive to the diesel in good time, tain information about flow improvers that...

  • Page 416: Engine Compartment

    Operation Engine compartment Engine compartment Risk of injury P88.40-2417-31 Bonnet The radiator fan is located between the radi- ator and the engine block. It can start run- Risk of accident ning automatically even if there is no key in the ignition lock. Keep away from the area of Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- rotation of the fan blades.

  • Page 417: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    The use of such additives may result in limitation of warranty rights. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 418 Operation Engine compartment Press #. If the following message is displayed: With the oil dipstick “For engine oil level, turn on ignition” The following message appears in the P01.00-2103-31 multi-function display: Turn the key to position 2 in the igni- “Engine oil level Measuring now! tion lock ( page 257).

  • Page 419: Oil Level

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Oil level in the ABC system* Example (S 500) There is no need for you to check the oil 1 Filler neck cap level in the ABC system.
  • Page 420 Operation Engine compartment Checking the coolant level Replace cap 1 and tighten it until it engages. The expansion tank is located in the engine You will find further information about compartment on the right-hand side when coolant in the “Technical data” section P01.-00-2705-31 viewed in the direction of travel.
  • Page 421 Operation Engine compartment Use: Closing the washer fluid reservoir a washer fluid additive, e.g. MB Sum- Press cap 1 onto the filler neck until it merwash, for temperatures above engages. freezing point, to prevent smearing Only use washer fluid which is suitable for a washer fluid additive, e.g.

  • Page 422: Tyres And Wheels

    ABS or longer guaranteed. ® . If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz of the front tyres more easily. You cannot accept any responsibility for damage must also always check the inside Modification work on the brake system which may occur.

  • Page 423: Direction Of Rotation (Tyres)

    Operation Tyres and wheels You will find notes on driving with a flat Store tyres in a cool, dry place, preferably in Also check the tyre pressure of the spare the dark. Protect the tyres from oil, grease, pet- wheel*. tyre in the Practical advice section rol and diesel fuel.
  • Page 424 Operation Tyres and wheels If the wheel speed changes due to declin- You will find a menu overview on The tyre pressure loss warning system is not ( page 236). ing tyre pressure, a corresponding warning able to warn you of a sudden loss of pres- message will appear in the multi-function sure, e.g.
  • Page 425 Operation Tyres and wheels Press #. Checking the tyre pressure The following message appears in the P54.32-3382-31 electronically* multi-function display: “Run Flat Indica- The tyre pressure monitor only functions if tor reactivated”. the correct wheel electronics units are fit- After a teach-in phase, the tyre pres- ted to all wheels.

  • Page 426: Monitor

    Operation Tyres and wheels Press ( or & to select the “Serv- Cancelling activation The operation of the tyre pressure monitor can suffer interference if radio transmitting ice” menu. Press the L button. equipment, e.g. radio headphones, two-way radi- Press $ or % to select os, is being operated in or near the vehicle.

  • Page 427: Tyre Grip

    The wear patterns on the front and rear If ice has formed on the road surface (e.g. carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz wheels differ depending on the operating from fog or freezing rain), a light film of wa- recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz conditions.

  • Page 428: Winter Driving

    4 mm immediately. They winter tyres, please be aware that driving Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, at the on- are no longer suitable for use in winter. stability will be impaired owing to unstable set of winter.

  • Page 429: Winter

    Operation Winter driving If you are intending to fit snow chains, Winter driving please bear the following points in mind: Snow chains cannot be fitted on all Risk of accident wheel/tyre combinations. Do not change down for additional engine Snow chains must only be fitted to both braking on a slippery road surface.

  • Page 430: Driving Tips

    Do not switch off the engine while the vehi- You have to depress the brake pedal cle is in motion. more firmly. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only have brake pads/ You must therefore maintain a greater dis- linings fitted that have been approved for tance from the vehicle in front.

  • Page 431: Driving On Flooded Roads

    Operation Driving tips Driving on wet roads If water has accumulated on a road surface to a certain depth, there is a danger of aq- uaplaning occurring even if you are driving slowly and your tyres have sufficient tread depth. For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts and brake carefully.

  • Page 432: Driving Abroad

    Oncoming traffic will be dazzled less. Have the headlamps switched to symmetri- cal dipped beam at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  • Page 433: Trailer Towing

    Operation Trailer towing* Trailer towing* Risk of accident P31.10-2849-31 You will find details of installation dimen- Make sure that the ball coupling engages af- sions and loads in the “Technical data” ter it is folded in or out. The indicator lamp section ( page 545).

  • Page 434: Trailer Towing

    Operation Trailer towing* Coupling up a trailer Make sure that the following values are not Driving with a trailer exceeded: The maximum permissible trailer drawbar Risk of accident noseweight on the ball coupling is 85 kg. the permitted trailer drawbar nose- weight The weight must not exceed the figure giv- If the “Check trailer coupling locking mecha-...

  • Page 435: Folding In

    Operation Trailer towing* Driving tips Risk of injury Risk of injury Maintain a greater distance from the Do not uncouple a trailer with an overrun Make sure that no persons or animals are in vehicle in front than when driving with- brake when the brake is engaged.

  • Page 436: Connection

    This so that the cable cannot become detached when can be obtained at a qualified specialist cornering. workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. P31.19-2257-31 Press the ball coupling manually in the direction of the arrow until it engages behind the bumper.

  • Page 437: Service

    A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a pends on your style of driving. You can in- “Next Service A in .. km” Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset crease this time by driving with sufficient “Service A due” the service indicator when it carries out care, i.e.
  • Page 438 Operation Service Calling up the service due date You will find a menu overview on ( page 236). Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Press ( or & to select the “Serv- ice” menu. Press $ or % to select “ASSYST PLUS”.

  • Page 439: Care

    It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- products. They are designed specifically for Environmental note fore you drive into the car wash.

  • Page 440: High-Pressure Cleaners

    Operation Care Cleaning the wiper blades and the out- Make sure that the automatic car wash is Risk of injury suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in the ex- side of the windscreen terior mirrors before the vehicle is washed. The Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock exterior mirrors could otherwise be damaged.

  • Page 441: Distronic

    1 Distronic/Distronic Plus cover Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use vents. You could otherwise scratch or damage a Mercedes-Benz product. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition the surface of the lenses.

  • Page 442: Park Assist

    Operation Care Parktronic* Park Assist* Reversing camera* The sensors are located in the front and The sensors are integrated in the front and P54.00-2497-31 rear bumpers. rear bumpers and are not visible from the outside. P54.65-3042-31 P54.65-3091-31 1 Camera lens Clean camera lens 1 with clean water 1 Parktronic sensors in the front bumper and a soft cloth.

  • Page 443: Nightview System

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Check the function of the trailer tow hitch on the vehicle. P54.00-2493-31 Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be pleased to carry out these operations for you. Environmental note 2 Camera Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi- Clean the windscreen in front of cam- ronmentally-responsible manner.

  • Page 445: Practical Advice

    Practical advice Where will I find...? ..424 Display messages ..428 Troubleshooting ... . 465 Locking/unlocking in an emergency .

  • Page 446: Where Will I Find

    Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Where will I find...? First-aid kit Check the expiry dates of the first-aid kit Warning triangle contents annually, and replace them if neces- The warning triangle is secured on the in- sary.

  • Page 447: Fire Extinguisher

    Practical advice Where will I find...? Remove the vehicle tool kit and the ac- Fire extinguisher* Vehicle tool kit cessories. Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each The vehicle tool kit is under the inner floor It is not possible to hook the boot floor onto use and checked every one or two years.

  • Page 448: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Practical advice Where will I find...? Vehicles with “Minispare” emergency Vehicles with spare wheel* Setting up the folding wheel chock spare wheel* The folding wheel chock prevents the vehi- cle from rolling away, e.g. when changing a wheel. P58.10-2100-31 P.58.10-2099-31 P40.10-2776-31 1 Spare wheel 1 Emergency spare wheel...
  • Page 449 Practical advice Where will I find...? Fold both plates 1 upwards. Fold lower plate 2 out. Insert the lugs of the lower plate com- pletely into the openings of base plate...

  • Page 450: Display Messages

    You can confirm low-priority messages work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends with # or L. These are then stored that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- in the message memory and can be called tre for this purpose. In particular, work rele- up if necessary ( page 246).

  • Page 451: Display Message

    There is a Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a risk of an accident and injury if this work is Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always have maintenance work carried out carried out incorrectly.
  • Page 452 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC passive You have depressed the accelerator Release the accelerator pedal. pedal, Distronic* is no longer control- ling the speed of the vehicle. - - - kmh You tried to call up a stored speed, Store a speed ( page 303).

  • Page 453: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC PLUS currently unavailable Distronic Plus* is deactivated and is Clean the Distronic Plus* cover in the ra- temporarily not operational. diator grille ( page 419). See Owner’s Manual Distronic Plus* is deactivated if: Restart the vehicle.
  • Page 454 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC PLUS passive You have depressed the accelerator Release the accelerator pedal. pedal, Distronic Plus* is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle. - - - kmh You have attempted to activate Drive faster than 30 km/h and activate Distronic Plus* at a speed below Distronic Plus again.

  • Page 455: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Vehicle not in posi- You have opened the driver’s door Make sure that the transmission is in po- tion P and the transmission is in position R, sition P and the vehicle is secured with N or D.

  • Page 456: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Park Assist currently unavailable Park Assist* is deactivated and is Clean the bumpers ( page 420). See Owner’s Manual temporarily not operational. Park Wait until the battery voltage has returned Assist* is deactivated if: to normal.
  • Page 457 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Rectify tyre pressure(s) There is insufficient pressure in one or Check the tyre pressures and correct more tyres or the tyre pressures on in- them if necessary ( page 401). dividual wheels differ too much.

  • Page 458: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Cruise control and Speedtronic and cruise control are Have Speedtronic and cruise control SPEEDTRONIC faulty. checked at a qualified specialist work- inoperative shop. Service X Service X must be carried out. Have the service displayed carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 459 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution To start the engine, shift to either P or N You wish to start the engine and the Move the transmission selector lever to P transmission selector lever is not in or N.
  • Page 460 There is a Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a risk of an accident and injury if this work is Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always have maintenance work carried out carried out incorrectly.

  • Page 461: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Vehicle rising The level of the stationary vehicle is too Do not pull away. P99.00-2915-31 Please wait briefly low. The vehicle level is being raised. Wait for the vehicle level to adjust. The message disappears when the vehicle level has adjusted.

  • Page 462: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS and ESP Drive a short distance with gentle corners Risk of accident currently unavailable at a speed above 20 km/h. P99.00-2917-00 See Owner’s Manual ABS, ESP ® and therefore also PRE- The message goes out when ABS and ESP ®...
  • Page 463 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution inoperative Drive on carefully. Risk of accident P99.00-2921-00 See Owner’s Manual Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme- ® and therefore also PRE-SAFE ® diately. have been deactivated due to a mal- function.
  • Page 464 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution currently unavailable Drive a short distance with gentle corners Risk of accident P99.00-2921-00 See Owner’s Manual at a speed above 20 km/h. ® and PRE-SAFE ® are temporarily The message goes out when ESP ®...

  • Page 465: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution cannot be activated The driver’s door is opened and the seat Fasten the driver’s seat belt. P99.00-2924-00 See Owner’s Manual belt is not inserted in the buckle. The engine is not running. Start the engine.

  • Page 466: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The alternator is faulty or there is a mal- Do not switch off the engine. P99.00-2919-00 function in the vehicle electrical circuit. Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme- The battery is not being charged.

  • Page 467: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Malfunction Only certain Airmatic functions are Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h. P99.00-2923-00 available. The vehicle’s handling char- Have the vehicle checked at a qualified acteristics may thus be affected.

  • Page 468: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Brake immediately Firmly depress the brake pedal immediate- Risk of accident P99.00-2942-00 ly, traffic conditions permitting, until the A malfunction occurred while HOLD or warning message in the multi-function dis- Distronic Plus* was activated.

  • Page 469: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Brake The brake pads/linings have reached Have the brake pads/linings replaced at a P99.00-2920-00 wear their wear limit. qualified specialist workshop. Release The red indicator lamp for the electric Release the electric parking brake.
  • Page 470 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake The red indicator lamp for the electric To release: P99.00-2934-00 See Owner’s Manual parking brake is either lit or not lit and Pull the electric parking brake handle. the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit.
  • Page 471 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake The red indicator lamp for the electric Switch the ignition off and on again and ap- P99.00-2934-00 See Owner’s Manual parking brake is flashing and the yellow ply or release the electric parking brake.
  • Page 472 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake When you apply or release the electric Pull away carefully ( page 289). P99.00-2934-00 See Owner’s Manual parking brake, the red indicator lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. for the electric parking brake flashes In the event of overvoltage or undervoltage: for approximately 10 seconds.

  • Page 473: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Parking brake When you apply or release the electric Switch the ignition off and on again and ap- P99.00-2934-00 inoperative parking brake, the red indicator lamp ply the electric parking brake. for the electric parking brake flashes If the electric parking brake cannot be applied: and goes out after approximately...

  • Page 474: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front left-hand side The front left-hand side restraint sys- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. P99.00-2941-00 malfunction tem is malfunctioning. Visit workshop Front right-hand side The front right-hand side restraint sys- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 475 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Change The KEYLESS GO* key batteries are dis- Change the batteries ( page 499). P99.00-2940-00 key batteries charged. Replace key The KEYLESS GO* key needs to be re- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 476: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Key not The key is not in the vehicle. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do P99.00-2939-00 detected It will not be possible to centrally lock or start the vehicle after the engine is Find the KEYLESS GO* key.
  • Page 477 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Coolant The coolant is too hot. Do not drive on. P99.00-2946-00 Stop vehicle Wait until the message disappears before Turn engine off restarting the engine. You could otherwise damage the engine.

  • Page 478: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Third brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty. This mes- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. P99.00-2928-00 sage will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Left-hand The left-hand side cornering light is Change the bulb as soon as possible turning lamp faulty.

  • Page 479: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Trailer The trailer brake lamp is faulty. Change the bulb as soon as possible. P99.00-2928-00 Brake lamp Trailer The left-hand side trailer tail lamp is Change the bulb as soon as possible. Left-hand tail lamp faulty.

  • Page 480: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Turn signal The turn signal in the right-hand exteri- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. P99.00-2928-00 in right-hand exterior or mirror is faulty. This message will mirror only appear if all LEDs have failed. Front left-hand The front left-hand side turn signal is Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 481: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Switch off lights The light switch is at * and you for- Turn the light switch to 0. P99.00-2928-00 got to remove the key. The side lamps Remove the key. remove key remain switched on.

  • Page 482: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front right-hand The right-hand side parking lamp is Visit a qualified specialist workshop. P99.00-2928-00 parking lamp faulty. Front right-hand The right-hand side parking lamp is Visit a qualified specialist workshop. parking lamp faulty.

  • Page 483: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Right-hand The right-hand side tail lamp/brake Visit a qualified specialist workshop. P99.00-2928-00 tail lamp/brake lamp lamp is faulty. This message will only Back-up bulb on appear if all LEDs have failed. Another lamp has taken over its function.
  • Page 484 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Night View Assist You attempted to switch on the Night- Turn the light switch to * P99.00-2931-00 P99.00-2931-00 Lights on or set to view system but the light switch was Move the transmission selector lever to P, AUTO, not in R gear not at * or B.

  • Page 485: Malfunction

    The measuring system is malfunction- measured ing. Check engine oil level S 350, S 500, S 320 CDI only: Check the engine oil level ( page 395) when next refuelling and top up the engine oil if necessary. The engine oil level has dropped to a...

  • Page 486: Display Message

    Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check tyre(s) The pressure in a tyre has dropped. The Stop the vehicle without making any sud- P99.00-2937-00 tyre concerned is displayed in the in- den steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay strument cluster.

  • Page 487: Troubleshooting

    There is a Risk of accident and injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a risk of an accident and injury if this work is Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always have maintenance work carried out carried out incorrectly.

  • Page 488: Malfunction

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions The indicator lamp in the rear window There is insufficient voltage because too Switch off consumers that are not re- heating rocker switch is flashing. The rear many consumers are switched on, e.g. quired, e.g.

  • Page 489: Malfunction

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions Only the red segments in the Parktronic* Parktronic* has malfunctioned and has Have the Parktronic* system checked at warning displays light up. You also hear a switched itself off. a qualified specialist workshop. warning tone.
  • Page 490 Practical advice Troubleshooting Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow ESP ® warning Reactivate ESP ® ( page 55). Exceptions: Risk of accident lamp is lit while the en- ( page 54) gine is running.
  • Page 491 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow ESP ® warning Drive on carefully. Risk of accident lamp, the red brake sys- Visit a qualified specialist workshop im- tem indicator lamp and The electronic brake-power distribution mediately. function (EBV) is malfunctioning and the yellow ABS warning PRE-SAFE ®...

  • Page 492: Malfunction

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow ABS warning Drive on carefully. Risk of accident lamp is lit while the en- Observe the additional messages in the gine is running. ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction. multi-function display ( page 429).

  • Page 493: Warning Lamp

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The red distance warn- Increase the distance. Risk of accident ing system lamp lights The distance to the vehicle in front is too up while the vehicle is in short for the speed selected. motion.

  • Page 494: Warning Lamp

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The red SRS warning Drive on carefully to a qualified specialist Risk of accident lamp lights up while the workshop. The restraint systems are malfunctioning. engine is running. The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or not at all in the event of an accident.

  • Page 495: Lamp

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow engine diag- The fuel tank has run dry. Start the engine three to four times after ± nostic warning lamp is lit refuelling. while the engine is run- Emergency running mode is cancelled. ning.

  • Page 496: Seat Belt Warning Lamp

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow tyre pressure The tyre pressure monitor has detected a Stop the vehicle without making any sud- monitor* warning lamp is sudden or significant pressure loss in at den steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay least one of the tyres.

  • Page 497: Warning Signal

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Audible warning signals Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The anti-theft alarm system* is suddenly You opened the vehicle using the emer- Key: triggered. gency key element without first deactivat- Press the Œ or ‹ button. ing the anti-theft alarm system*. Insert the key into the ignition lock.
  • Page 498 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You hear a warning signal. A message appears in the multi-function Observe the notes ( page 429). display. You are pulling away with the electric Release the electric parking brake parking brake applied. ( page 289).
  • Page 499 Practical advice Troubleshooting Accident Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line is ruptured or the fuel tank is Immediately turn the key to position 0 in damaged. the ignition lock and remove it. Do not restart the engine under any cir- cumstances.
  • Page 500 Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line is ruptured or the fuel tank is Immediately turn the key to position 0 in damaged. the ignition lock and remove it. Do not restart the engine under any cir- cumstances.
  • Page 501 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The fuel tank in a vehicle with a diesel en- There is air in the fuel system. Refuel the vehicle. gine has been run completely dry. Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds (turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock).

  • Page 502: Malfunction

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You can hear the There may be a malfunction in the en- Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition starter motor working. gine electronics. lock before the next starting attempt.

  • Page 503: Misfiring

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You cannot hear The on-board voltage is too low because Jump-start the vehicle ( page 525). the starter motor working. the starter battery is too weak or dis- If the engine does not start despite at- charged.
  • Page 504 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine cannot be switched off. Open the fuse box in the engine com- partment ( page 531). Pull out the two fuses marked “MOTOR NOT AUS” using the fuse extractor. The engine switches off. To restart the engine: Reinsert the fuses.

  • Page 505: Automatic Transmission

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Automatic transmission Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Problems with gearshifts. The transmission is losing oil. Have the transmission checked immedi- ately at a qualified specialist workshop. The acceleration ability is deteriorating. The transmission is in emergency mode. Stop the vehicle.
  • Page 506 Practical advice Troubleshooting Headlamps and turn signals Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The headlamps are misted up on the in- Air humidity is very high. Drive with the headlamps switched on. side. The difference in temperature be- The headlamps are demisted after a tween the vehicle and its surroundings short while.

  • Page 507: Malfunction

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Windscreen wipers Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The windscreen wipers are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be ob- For safety reasons, you should remove structing the windscreen wiper move- the key from the ignition lock. ment.
  • Page 508 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window cannot be closed auto- The side window is no longer correctly Press the button again immediately and matically or opens again slightly when set. keep it depressed for approximately one being closed manually.
  • Page 509 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window is obstructed during clos- Manual closing: Risk of injury ing. Release the button. You cannot see the cause. If the side The side window opens slightly. window is obstructed during automatic or manual closing, the closing procedure If the window cannot then be closed again, is interrupted.
  • Page 510 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle us- The key batteries are discharged or nearly Point the tip of the key at the driver’s ing the key. discharged. door handle at close range and try to open the vehicle again.
  • Page 511 Change the batteries ( page 499). not light up when tested. You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehi- cle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.

  • Page 512: On-Board Voltage

    Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The key cannot be turned in the ignition The on-board voltage is too low. Switch off consumers that are not re- lock. quired, e.g. seat heating or interior light- ing, and try to turn the key again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary.

  • Page 513: Malfunction

    Practical advice Troubleshooting KEYLESS GO* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle us- The KEYLESS GO key batteries are nearly Lock or unlock the vehicle using the re- ing the KEYLESS GO key. discharged or fully discharged. mote control function on the KEYLESS GO key.
  • Page 514 You have lost the KEYLESS GO key*. Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehi- cle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks...
  • Page 515 Practical advice Troubleshooting Auxiliary heating*/heater booster system* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The auxiliary heating or the heater booster The fuel tank is only filled up to the re- Refuel at the nearest filling station. system is not functioning. serve range. The indicator lamp in the auxiliary heating The remote control batteries are almost Change the remote control batteries...
  • Page 516 Practical advice Troubleshooting Nightview system* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The picture quality of the Nightview sys- The windscreen wiper has left smears on Replace the wiper blades. tem has worsened. the windscreen. There are smears on the windscreen after Clean the windscreen.

  • Page 517: Emergency

    Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the driver’s door Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle us- P72.10-3229-31 ing the key or the KEYLESS GO* key, use the emergency key element to unlock the driver’s door.

  • Page 518: Emergency Locking

    Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Locking the vehicle Unlocking the boot If you cannot centrally lock your vehicle us- If the boot cannot be unlocked using the ing the key or the KEYLESS GO* key: key or KEYLESS GO*, use the emergency key element.

  • Page 519: Electric Parking Brake

    Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Pull release tool 2 in the direction of Manual electric parking brake the arrow. release The electric parking brake is released. The manual electric parking brake release P42.20-2792-31 The ! red electric parking brake in- is next to the fuel filler cap under the fuel dicator lamp in the instrument cluster filler flap.
  • Page 520 Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency The sliding/tilting sunroof or panorama Manually operating the sliding/ sliding sunroof must be reset if it has been tilting sunroof* or panorama sliding P65.00-2104-31 opened or closed manually. sunroof* Resetting the sliding/tilting sunroof If the sliding/tilting sunroof no longer ( page 361).

  • Page 521: Changing The Batteries

    In this case, it is advisable to have the bat- can obtain suitable batteries from a qualified teries replaced at a qualified specialist specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv- workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service ice Centre. They will also change batteries for Centre.

  • Page 522: Battery

    Practical advice Changing the batteries Auxiliary heating remote control* P80.35-2200-31 You need two 12 V pin batteries. 3 Battery 4 Emergency key element Use emergency key element 4 to slide 1 Batteries old batteries 3 out of the battery tray. 2 Battery cover Insert the new batteries underneath Slide off battery cover 2.

  • Page 523: Changing The Bulbs

    Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Oth- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a erwise, they could damage them, for exam- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- ple, and injure themselves.

  • Page 524: Overview

    H7 55 W 6 Front foglamps H11 55 W 7 Turn signals PY 24 W Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps are equipped with D1S-35 W bulbs. Always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 525 P.82.10-4106-31 If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop, P82.10-4231-31-Farbe e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Have the following bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre: The right-hand dipped-beam head-...

  • Page 526: Changing The Bulbs

    Practical advice Changing the bulbs Vehicles with halogen headlamps Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps* Make sure that no washer fluid escapes. To fit: guide the lower retaining lug into Turn cover 1 ( page 503) anti-clock- Risk of injury the rubber grommet on the longitudinal wise and remove it.

  • Page 527: Changing

    Practical advice Changing the bulbs Changing the bulbs in the main-beam Insert the new bulb into the connector. headlamps Fit bulb holder 1 into the guide in the headlamp with grip 2 pointing down Switch off the lights. and to the right. P82.10-4110-31 Open the bonnet.

  • Page 528: Changing The Bulbs

    Practical advice Changing the bulbs Insert the new bulb into the socket and Turn cover 2 ( page 503) anti-clock- Changing the cornering light bulbs* press it down fully. wise and remove it. Switch off the lights. The lug on the bulb holder must point Turn bulb 1 anti-clockwise until it dis- Open the bonnet.
  • Page 529 Practical advice Changing the bulbs Fit bulb holder 1 into the guide in the headlamp. The lug on the bulb holder must point up and to the left and cable duct 3 must point up and to the left on the left- hand headlamp and down and to the right on the right-hand headlamp.

  • Page 530: Replacing The Wiper Blades

    The wind- at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Replacing the wiper blades screen wipers could otherwise be set in mo- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fold the wiper arm away from the tion and injure you. Removing glass.
  • Page 531 Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Fitting Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the ar- row. Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wip- er arm. Fold the wiper arm onto the wind- screen or rear window again.

  • Page 532: Flat Tyre

    Practical advice Flat tyre Flat tyre Using the TIREFIT kit Risk of injury Your vehicle may be equipped with: You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle punctures, particularly those in the tyre a “Minispare”...
  • Page 533 If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry doctor immediately. out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- Keep TIREFIT away from children. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz If TIREFIT is swallowed, immediately Service Centre for this purpose.
  • Page 534 1.8 bar. sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- Do not operate the electric air pump for ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz longer than 6 minutes without a break, otherwise Service Centre for this purpose.

  • Page 535: Flat Tyre

    Dispose of the used TIREFIT kit professional- Stop after driving for approximately To increase the tyre pressure: ly, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 10 minutes and check the tyre pres- switch on the electric air pump. sure using the electric air pump.

  • Page 536: Spare Wheel

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that Place chocks behind both wheels Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for on the other axle. and level surface. Provide a stable and non- this purpose. In particular, work relevant to...
  • Page 537 Practical advice Flat tyre Turn crank 3 until the tyre is raised a maximum of 3 cm from the ground. P40.10-4527-31 P40.10-4524-31 P40.10.4528-31 1 Wheel wrench 1 Jacking point 2 Jack Take wheel wrench 1 out of the vehi- 3 Crank cle tool kit.

  • Page 538: Wheel Bolts

    Consult a cle could topple off the jack. qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz P40.10-4525-31 Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-...

  • Page 539: Moextended Run-Flat System

    Practical advice Flat tyre Lowering the vehicle By using TIREFIT before starting the run-flat Risk of accident mode, the maximum distance can be increased Turn the crank of the jack anti-clock- considerably. If TIREFIT cannot seal the tyre due Have the tightening torque checked immedi- wise until the vehicle is once again to the type of damage, you may still continue ately after a wheel is changed.
  • Page 540 The faulty tyre must always be replaced. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 541: Resetting Neck-Pro Comfort Head Restraints

    If you have problems when resetting the NECK-PRO comfort head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. For safety reasons, have the NECK-PRO comfort head restraints checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.

  • Page 542: Battery

    Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- only use batteries which have been tested tre or a special collection point for old bat- and approved for your vehicle by teries.
  • Page 543 You could otherwise cause a short sary, replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, circuit and the battery’s highly flamma- e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, every two ble gas mixture could ignite. years or 20,000 km. Make sure that you do not create elec- Do not connect consumers directly to the trostatic charge, e.g.

  • Page 544: Battery

    P. If the consumer battery is discharged, it will Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. be necessary to unlock the vehicle using the Switch off all electrical consumers. Fold the bar on the starter battery up- emergency key element.

  • Page 545: Fitting The Starter Battery

    Mercedes-Benz recom- compartment. may be damaged. Before charging the bat- mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service tery, check the central vent for correct seat- Fold the retainer down. Centre for this purpose. If you are charging the ing.

  • Page 546: Battery

    Have work carried out on the consumer bat- Fit the breather hose. tery at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Make sure that a cell cap is fitted between the battery and the breather hose. Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 547: Jump-Starting

    4 to a suitable Jump leads which are protected against po- earth point on the vehicle. Switch off all electrical consumers. larity reversal and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example.
  • Page 548 First disconnect the jump leads from earth point 4 and negative terminal 3, then from positive terminals 1 and 2. Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  • Page 549: Towing

    Mercedes-Benz ( page 546). Service Centre. The transmission is in position P when the If the vehicle has suffered transmission consumer battery is not connected.

  • Page 550: Towing Eye

    Practical advice Towing Opening the rear cover Switch off the automatic locking feature be- Towing the vehicle fore the vehicle is towed ( page 212). You Do not tow the vehicle further than 50 km. could otherwise become locked out when push- Do not exceed a maximum towing speed of ing or towing the vehicle.

  • Page 551: Transporting

    Practical advice Towing Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes can be used to pull the ve- hicle onto a trailer or transporter for trans- porting purposes. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Move the transmission selector lever to Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or rims, not by vehicle parts such as axle or steering components.

  • Page 552: Fuses

    ( page 425). The fuse amperage is Spare fuses ed in the fuse allocation chart. A Mercedes-Benz also indicated in this chart. Fuse extractor Service Centre will be happy to advise you.

  • Page 553: Fuse Box

    Practical advice Fuses Fit bridge 3. Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the rear compartment Tighten screws 1 using the crank. There are fuse boxes in the engine com- The fuse box is behind the centre armrest partment, one on the left-hand side and in the rear compartment.

  • Page 554: Dashboard

    Fuse box on the front-passenger side Fuse boxes on the dashboard There are two fuse boxes on the dash- board, one on the driver’s side and one on the front-passenger side. Do not use a pointed object, such as a screwdriver, to open the fuse boxes.

  • Page 555: Technical Data

    Technical data Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..534 Vehicle electronics ....535 Vehicle identification plates ..537 Engine .

  • Page 556: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    EU Directives. All data applies to certain parts which result in a modification the vehicle’s standard equipment. The data may are available from a Mercedes-Benz Serv- to the vehicle could invalidate the vehicle’s therefore differ for vehicles with optional equip- general operating permit.

  • Page 557: Vehicle Electronics

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that phone or two-way radio must not exceed you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for the maximum transmission outputs listed. this purpose. In particular, work relevant to Only have work done on the engine electron-...
  • Page 558 Technical data Vehicle electronics Frequency range Maximum transmission output (watts) Short wave (< 50 MHz) 4 m waveband 2 m waveband 70 cm waveband 25 cm waveband If electrical or electronic equipment which does not fulfil these conditions is retrofitted, the vehicle’s general operating permit may be invali- dated (EU Directive 95/54/EC –...

  • Page 559: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Vehicle identification number 1 is un- 8 Maximum permissible rear axle load der a cover in the centre armrest. 9 Paint code number Engine number The engine number is engraved on the en- gine (crankcase). More information can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  • Page 560: Engine

    Technical data Engine Engine S 350 S 500 S 600 S 320 CDI Rated output 200 kW 285 kW 380 kW 173 kW At engine speed 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm 5,000 rpm 3,600 rpm Rated torque 350 Nm 530 Nm...

  • Page 561: Performance

    Technical data Performance Performance Speeds S 350 S 500 S 600 S 320 CDI Maximum speed 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h 250 km/h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h S 350 S 500 S 600 S 320 CDI Time in seconds...

  • Page 562: Tyres And Wheels

    MO = Mercedes-Benz Original MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (with run-flat characteristics) If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz cannot ac- cept any responsibility for damage which may occur. Information about tyres can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 563 Light-alloy wheels 8J x 17 ET 43 Spare tyre* T155/70 R19 Spare wheel* 4½B x 19 ET 35 18” tyres S 350/S 500/S 600/S 320 CDI Summer tyres 255/45 R18 Winter tyres 255/45 R18 Light-alloy wheels 8½J x 18 ET 43...
  • Page 564 Technical data Tyres and wheels Mixed tyres 18” tyres S 350/S 500/S 600/S 320 CDI S 350/S 500/S 600/S 320 CDI Front axle Summer tyres 255/45 R18 255/45 R18 MOE* Light-alloy wheels 8½J x 18 ET 43 8½J x 18 ET 43...
  • Page 565 Technical data Tyres and wheels AMG equipment 19” tyres S 350/S 500/S 600/S 320 CDI Front axle Summer tyres 255/40 R19 96 Y Light-alloy wheels 8½J x 19 H2 ET43 Rear axle Summer tyres 275/40 R19 101 Y Light-alloy wheels 9½J x 19 H2 ET43...

  • Page 566: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions Short wheelbase S 350 S 500 S 320 CDI Vehicle length (ECE) 5,076 mm 5,076 mm 5,076 mm Vehicle width 1,871 mm 1,871 mm 1,871 mm Vehicle height 1,473 mm 1,473 mm 1,473 mm...

  • Page 567: Trailer Loads

    Technical data Trailer loads Trailer loads Short wheelbase S 350 S 500 S 320 CDI Permissible trailer load, braked 2,100 kg 2,100 kg 2,100 kg Permissible trailer load, unbraked 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight 85 kg...

  • Page 568: Vehicle Weights

    The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Short wheelbase S 350 S 500 S 320 CDI...
  • Page 569 Technical data Vehicle weights Long wheelbase S 350 S 500 S 600 S 320 CDI Unladen weight 1,925 kg 1,985 kg 2,180 kg 2,000 kg (in accordance with EC Directive) Maximum permissible gross 2,505 kg 2,565 kg 2,690 kg 2,580 kg...

  • Page 570: Service Products And Capacities

    Never refuel a vehicle with a diesel engine specially approved for Mercedes-Benz ve- with petrol. Do not mix diesel with petrol. Even hicles and listed in the Mercedes-Benz Fuels small amounts of petrol result in damage to the Owner’s Manual, since: injection system.

  • Page 571: Consumption

    Vehicle’s operating state lated to fuel consumption and therefore de- on short trips Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its pend on: when towing a trailer vehicles to the state of the art. Consump- efficient use of the fuel by the engine...

  • Page 572: Consumption

    Directive 80/1269/EEC erating conditions. (Directive relating to the carbon dioxide emissions and the fuel consumption of mo- tor vehicles) S 350 S 500 S 600 Short wheelbase Long wheelbase Short wheelbase Long wheelbase...
  • Page 573 Service products and capacities Engine oil The following values indicate the various total engine capacities. You will find fur- ther information in your “Service Booklet”. Engine with oil filter S 350 S 500 S 600 S 320 CDI Replacement amount 8.0 l 8.5 l...

  • Page 574: Coolant

    Technical data Service products and capacities Coolant The following values indicate the approximate total cooling system capacities. S 350 S 500 S 600 Vehicles without Vehicles with Vehicles without Vehicles with air conditioning air conditioning air conditioning air conditioning in the rear...
  • Page 575 Technical data Service products and capacities S 320 CDI Vehicles without Vehicles with air conditioning in the air conditioning in the rear compartment rear compartment* Coolant 11.5 litres 12.9 litres Antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentration for antifreeze protection down to 5.75 litres 6.45 litres –37 °C (approxi-...

  • Page 576: Brake Fluid

    Mercedes-Benz. Your “Service Booklet” provides mon supply from the washer fluid reser- Otherwise, the cooling system will not be suffi- information about antifreeze and corrosion in- voir.

  • Page 577: Frequencies For Garage Door Openers

    Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio Frequency range Type-approval number 27 MHz 30 MHz, 418 MHz 40 MHz 433 MHz Andorra 16SEP2003 – – – – Australia 27NOV2002 26.957 – 27.283 30.8625 – 30.95 40.66 –...
  • Page 578 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio Frequency range Type-approval number 27 MHz 30 MHz, 418 MHz 40 MHz 433 MHz Gibraltar RTTE 20754/ 26.957 – 27.283 – 40.66 – 40.7 433.05 – 434.79 0087847 Greece JCI 05JUL2000RTTE 26.975 –...
  • Page 579 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio Frequency range Type-approval number 27 MHz 30 MHz, 418 MHz 40 MHz 433 MHz New Zealand 02DEC2002 – – – – Netherlands NL99030970 26.975 – 27.283 – 40.66 – 40.7 433.05 – 434.79 Norway NO20000026 26.957 –...

  • Page 581: Technical Terms

    Technical terms 7G–TRONIC* B-pillar Automatic transmission with seven (adaptive damping system) Centre pillar joining the roof to the gears. System providing automatic control of body (->A-pillar, ->C-pillar). suspension force and optimum damp- A-pillar Ball coupling* ing of the chassis as a function of the Front pillar joining the roof to the body Securing device on the vehicle;...
  • Page 582 CD player and other optional which forms part of the anti-theft sys- censed ISM (Industrial Scientific equipment such as the telephone*, tem of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Medical) band, which operates at a fre- navigation system*. quency of 2.45 GHz. Bluetooth has a...
  • Page 583 Technical terms Knock resistance (electronic traction control) (High Performance bulbs) Resistance of petrol against the spon- Brakes the drive wheels individually if Bulbs containing xenon used in the rear taneous ignition of the air/gas mixture they start to spin. This enables you to lamp units.
  • Page 584 Technical terms Parking brake (Motor Octane Number) -> Parking brake (electric) (Research Octane Number) Indicates the petrol octane number, de- Indicates the petrol octane number, de- Parking brake (electric) termined by standardised methods. termined by standardised methods. Prevents the vehicle from rolling away The MON is a measure of the ->knock The RON is a measure of the ->knock when it is parked The electric parking...
  • Page 585 Technical terms Tightening torque Torque converter vCard Force with which bolts, such as the On vehicles with an automatic trans- One address book entry may contain wheel bolts, must be tightened mission, the torque converter has the up to 8 telephone numbers per vCard. (->torque).
  • Page 588 Ê6/thqhË 2215847281 Order no. 6515 2222 02 Part no. 221 584 72 81 EN Edition NA 2005/09d...

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