Mercedes-benz S-Class 2011 User Manual

S-ClassOperator's Manual

COMAND MenuVehicle ... 257COMAND operating system ... 116Combination switch ...

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed duringclosing and reopens again slightly:XImmediately after the sliding sunroofblocks, pull the 3 switch in theov

Vehicle equipment ... 100Correct driver's seat position ... 100Seats ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

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

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

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

You can use the override button to disablethis function (Y page 65).The button is located in the rear door on thefront-passenger side.:To select the f

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

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

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

Displays in the multifunctiondisplay ... 332Driving tips ... 333Setting the s

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

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

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

The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode ifreverse gear is engaged or the interior lightingis switched on.Parking position for the exteriormirror on

Rseat, backrest, head restraint position andcontour of the backrest in the lumbarregionRactive multicontour seat: activated/deactivatedRmulticontour s

Vehicle equipment ... 114Introduction ... 114At a glance ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

is operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordan

At a glanceCOMAND operating systemOverviewFunction Page:COMAND display 120;COMAND controller andfunction buttons 116=Telephone keypad 118Components of

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

EBD (Electronic Brake forceDistribution)Display message ... 389EBD (Electronic Brake-forceDistribution)Function/notes ...

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

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

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

DVD function can be viewed from the frontpassenger side.Use the SPLITVIEW remote control to operateCOMAND from the front passenger side.Points to reme

removed, the settings on the front-passengerside are saved for approximately 30 minuteslonger. After this period, reactivation on thefront-passenger s

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

ECOMAND: e.g. to select a station frompresets, select a track, enter directly,enter a phone number. Rear Seat Entertainment System: to select atrack,

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

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

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

FFavorites (COMAND) ... 118First-aid kit ... 462First list entryAccepting ...

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

You see which character can be entered withthe button. Each time the button is pressed,the next character is selected.Example: key p:Rpress once = MRp

iYou will find further information in the"Destination entry" section (Y page 151).Entering characters in the address andthe phone bookIntrod

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

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

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

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

XSelect Sound by sliding VÆ and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.XSelect 3D sound and press W to confirm.:Current settingXSelect

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

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

Head restraintsAdjusting (electrically) ... 104Adjusting (rear) ... 105see NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PR

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

Selecting a menu/menu item andconfirming your selectionXSelect a menu/menu item using the=;9: buttons and pressthe 9 button to confirm.CD/DVD drive an

Cordless headphonesOverview:Volume control;To select a screen for the headphones=Battery tray cover?Switching the cordless headphones on/offAIndicator

Display StatusGreen The headphones are switchedon and the batteries are fullycharged.Red The headphones are switchedon and the batteries arealmost dis

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

XSelect Time zone and press W to confirm.A list of time zones appears. The # dotindicates the current setting.XSelect the time zone and press W toconf

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

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

Searching for Bluetooth® devicesXActivate Bluetooth® (Y page 145).XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpres

XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: pressthe number keys in sequence.¬ is highlighted after the first numberhas been entered.orXSelect the digits one by o

Low-beam headlamps ... 273Rear fog lamp ... 274Switching the Adaptive HighbeamAssist on/off (on-boardcom

System language settingsThis function allows you to determine thelanguage for the menu displays and thenavigation announcements. The selectedlanguage

COMAND calculates the route to thedestination without taking account of thefollowing:RTraffic lightsRStop and right-of-way-signsRLane mergingRParking

Map without the menu (route guidance inactive):Current vehicle position;Map orientation selected=Map scale selected"Route guidance active" m

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

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

List of townsXSelect an entry by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XIrrespective of the option chosen, pressW to confirm your selection.The address ent

XEnter a house number. Instructions forentering characters using city input as anexample can be found in the "Enteringcharacters in navigation mo

XSelect Yes and press W to confirm.If you select Yes, the Save Successful.message appears.Entering a ZIP codeEntering a ZIP code will delete a previou

XSelect a center by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XIrrespective of the option chosen, pressW to confirm your selection.The address entry menu reapp

XTo switch on navigation mode: press theS function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Destination in the nav

MenuExiting ... 135, 151Showing ... 150, 238, 251Menu (on-board computer)AMG ...

:Current vehicle position;Crosshair=Details of the crosshair position?Map scale selectedDisplay = depends on the settings selectedin "Map informa

Entering predefined destinationsXTo switch on navigation mode: press theS function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller

XTo start route calculation: once you haveentered a destination, select Start andpress W to confirm.Deleting the intermediate stopIf an intermediate s

XSelect By Name from the menu and pressW to confirm.A list of all of the points of interest on thedigital map appears.XProceed as described in the &qu

list contains all the points of interest whichcannot be assigned to any sub-category ofthe Restaurant main category and that liewithin the search radi

ZAGAT® rating serviceEntries featuring the Z icon contain additionalZAGAT information. ZAGAT rates restaurants,for instance, in regard to the quality

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

The announced distance to the next changeof direction depends on the type of road andits permissible speed limit.The display is now split into two sec

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

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

OOccupant Classification System(OCS)Faults ... 52Operation ... 48Sys

XSelect Continue Route Guidance andpress W to confirm.COMAND calculates the route.Destination or area of destinationreachedWhen you reach your destina

XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect Detour and press W to confirm.XTo block a s

Example display: destination information:Distance, estimated time of arrival andestimated remaining driving time tointermediate stop;Intermediate stop

XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Position in the navigation menubar by turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.

The continuous blue route on the map startsfrom the nearest road known to the system.As soon as the vehicle is back on a roadknown to the system, rout

Icon for real-time traffic reportsIcon Description Traffic reports in the map displayWarning (red) N/ACaution (yellow) N/ATraffic jam on theroute (slo

Displaying real-time traffic reportsXIf necessary, switch to navigation modeand show the menu (Y page 150).XSelect Traffic in the navigation systemmen

4Report 1 of 8 for the road affected5Last exit/intersection before the affectedroute section starts6Text of reportCFirst exit/intersection after the a

If no home address has been stored yet, youcan now assign an address book entry. If ahome address already exists, it is displayedand you can alter it.

XSelect Destination in the navigationmenu bar by turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect From Last Destinations andpress W to

Entering a phone number ... 161Entering using the map ... 163ZAGAT® rating service ... 163Point of interest

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

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

:Current map scale expressed as a numberwith unit;Currently set map scale as indicated bythe needle on the scale bar=Scale barUnit of measurement : in

Centering on the destinationThis function requires a calculated route to adestination.XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Position

interest are, for example, gas stations, hotels,cinemas and restaurants.The following settings are possible:RStandard SymbolsIcon display determined b

Road displayRoad display active:Street name or street number, e.g. forhighwaysGeo-coordinate displayGeo-coordinate display active:Current height above

Data for the representation of buildings isnot available for all cities.XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Navi in the main funct

:Speed & Flow;Free Flow=IncidentsOther settingsFreeway informationWhen driving on freeways, you can have thenearest gas stations, rest areas, etc.

You can view the current direction of travel,the current height and the coordinates of thecurrent vehicle position in the compass view.XTo switch on n

is supplied on a DVD (all other countries). Youdo not need an activation code for the mapsoftware that is delivered with your vehicle.You also do not

Rear window heatingMalfunction ... 293Switching on/off ... 293Redials ...

While the installation is running, acorresponding message and a progress barappear.XTo cancel the installation process: ejectthe DVD.XTake the DVD out

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

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe Navigation function unavailable messageappears.COMAND has an integrated hard disk on which the

TelephoneVehicle equipmentiThese Operating Instructions describe allstandard and optional equipment availablefor your vehicle at the time of purchase.

automatically attempts to log into anetwork. If no network is available, you willnot be able to make a "911" emergencycall. If you attempt t

On COMANDXActivate the Bluetooth® function inCOMAND (Y page 145).Connecting a mobile phoneGeneral informationBefore using your mobile phone withCOMAND

The passcode is any one to sixteen-digitnumber combination which you candetermine yourself. You must enter the samenumber combination in COMAND and in

XStart the Bluetooth® search on the mobilephone (see the mobile phone operatinginstructions).XSelect COMAND (MB Bluetooth) on themobile phone.XEnter t

Telephone basic menu (Bluetooth®interface)XTo call up the telephone menu: press theS function button once or twice.If the mobile phone is ready for us

Using the telephoneIncoming callRejecting or accepting a callWhen there is an incoming call, you see acorresponding window in the display.XTo reject:

SymbolsRegistered trademarks:RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of theBluetooth SIG Inc.RDTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.RDolby and MLP a

Seat beltsAdjusting the driver's and front-passenger seat belt ... 58Adjusting the height ... 58Autom

XTo select a call: select an entry by turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.XTo connect a call: press the 6 buttonon the COMAND cont

You can simultaneously switch back and forthbetween two parties or conduct a conferencecall with up to five others.Toggling12If you are on the telepho

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

Depending on the mobile phone, this processmay take some time. Depending on themobile phone used, only the phone bookentries in the mobile phone or th

Phone book/address book basic display:ListÇ Entry with navigable data\ Entry with voice tag; see theseparate operating instructions for VoiceControl S

Displaying contact detailsXSelect Options by sliding VÆ and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.XSelect Details and press W to conf

XSlide ZVÆ the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.orXPress Æ in the character bar.XTo cancel data entry: select the %symbol in the character bar

stores the destination in the address bookwith the complete navigable address data.In this case, navigation can be startedwithout any further data inp

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.A menu appears.XSelect Incoming calls or Calls Dialed and press W to confirm.The corresponding list appears.Ex

Phone category Display (telephoneand address book)Landline telephone number¬PreferredOiIf you have not entered the phone numberin a number and telepho

SOSsee mbrace SoundSwitching on/off ... 132Sound Mode ...

AudioVehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country

Switching wavebandsXSelect FM, AM or WB in the radio display bysliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.The waveband sub

range, COMAND tunes in to the next lowerfrequency.Storing stationsStoring stations manuallyThere are twenty presets available for the FMand AM waveban

=Channel list?Weather Band switched onASound settingsSearching for a channelXQuick select: turn cVd or slide XVY theCOMAND controller while the displa

HD RadioImportant notesThe "HD Radio" section provides detailedinformation on the following:Rspecial functions available exclusively forHD R

HD Radio display1Display/selection window with frequencydisplay2Preset number3Name of the selected station with HD iconand program number4Station freq

of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operationmay also be impaired in certain locations(e.g. tunnels, parking garages or inside ornext to buildings) or near cer

Once COMAND receives the signal, thesatellite radio display appears. The stationlast selected is played.Satellite radio main menu1Satellite radio main

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

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

S 65 AMG ... 517Tires/wheels ... 503TELEAIDAutomatic retrieval of vehicle data(servic

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

Option 2XPress the R function button once ortwice.XSelect an audio medium from the media list(Y page 221).Option 3XSelect Audio in the main function b

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

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

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

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

XSelect Group by turning cVd and pressW to confirm.The list of available audio formats appears.The # dot indicates the format currentlyselected.XSelec

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

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

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

Increased vehicle weight due tooptional equipment (definition) ... 500Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ... 501Labeling (overview) ...

XSelect Music Register by sliding VÆ andturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect Delete all music files andpress W to confirm.A

Playback optionsThe following options are available:RNormal track sequenceThe tracks are played in the normal order(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).RMedium

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC does not takeresponsibility for any damage to externaldevices.Never connect more than one device at atime. You will otherwise n

XSelect Audio by sliding ZV and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.The audio menu appears.XSelect Media Interface and press W toco

XOn the multifunction steering wheel:switch on Media Interface mode inCOMAND (Y page 230).XOn the multifunction steering wheel, pressthe = or ; button

displayed. The display's status bar showsthe selected category or the folder name.iThe Music menu item is not available untilthe device has been

Selecting an active partition (USB massstorage devices only)You can select this function for USB massstorage devices when the storage device ispartiti

If COMAND is equipped with a MediaInterface, external audio sources areconnected using the associated cable set.The audio cable set then replaces the

Basic settingsPicture settingsAdjusting the brightness, contrast orcolorXPress W the COMAND controller to showthe menu.XSelect Video by sliding VÆ and

DVD playback conditionsIf video DVDs do not correspond to the NTSCor PAL TV playback standards, there may bepicture/sound interference or other playba

UUnlockingEmergency unlocking ... 84From inside the vehicle (centralunlocking button) ... 83Using the te

Showing/hiding the menuThis function is not available while the DVD'sown menu (Y page 240) is being displayed.XTo show: press W the COMANDcontrol

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

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

XSelect the Back (to the movie) menuitem in the menu and press W to confirm.Setting the language and audio formatThis function is not available on all

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

accident. Objects moving within thepassenger compartment could cause seriouspersonal injury to vehicle occupants.GWarningDue to a potential choking ha

XInsert new batteries. Observe the polaritymarking on the batteries and in the batterycompartment when doing so.Left-hand battery: the positive pole (

XTo set on COMAND: press the Rfunction button once or twice to switch onan audio mode.XSelect Audio by sliding ZV the COMANDcontroller and press W to

XSelect Brightness, Contrast, color orAuto using the 9: buttons andpress 9 to confirm.An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9:button

Setting the picture brightnessXSelect Settings using the : buttonand press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Brightness using the 9:buttons and press th

WindshieldDefrosting ... 292Infrared reflective ... 442Windshield washer fluid (displaymessa

Removing the CD/DVDXPress the þ eject button.The drive ejects the disc.XTake the disc out of the slot.If you do not take the disc out of the slot,the

remote control repeatedly until you reachthe desired position.orXPress and hold the E or F buttonuntil the desired position has beenreached.Selecting

XTo interrupt playback: select ± usingthe :=; buttons on the remotecontrol and press the 9 button to confirm.The « display changes to M.XTo continue p

DVD playback conditionsThere may be playback problems whenplaying copied discs. There are a large varietyof discs, DVD authoring software, disc writin

Menu system:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?To adjust the trebleATo adjust the bassFast forward/rewindXPress and hold the E or F button

XOption 1: while the film is playing, pressthe h button on the remote control.XPress the corresponding number key, suchas ¿.XOption 2: while the film

XConfirm Select by pressing the 9 button.The Rear Seat Entertainment Systemexecutes the action or shows a submenu.XIf available, additional options ca

XSelect Subtitles or Camera angle andpress the 9 button to confirm.In both cases, a menu appears after a fewseconds. The # dot in front of an entryind

XSelect Source from the AUX menu andpress the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Display Aux and press the 9button to confirm.You will see and hear the conte

VehicleVehicleGeneral notesIn this menu, you can set the following vehiclefunctions:RECORMulticontour seat settingsRRear window blindREASY-ENTRY/EXIT

Product informationWe recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle

XTo switch the ECO start/stop function on/off: select Vehicle in the mainfunction bar by sliding XVY and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW t

If there is a risk of entrapment by the seat, youcan also cancel the adjustment procedure bymoving the seat adjustment switch. Thesteering column and

XTo set the interior/exterior lighting delayed switch-off time: select Vehiclein the main function bar by sliding XVY andturning cVd the COMAND contro

XTo switch locator lighting on/off: selectVehicle in the main function bar by slidingXVY and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.T

You can access the automatic climate controlmenu via the air conditioning function bar.To do so, make certain that the key is inposition 2 in the igni

Setting the airflowYou can set the airflow separately for thedriver’s side and for the front-passenger side.XSelect left airflow = or right airflow A

cVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.The climate control menu opens.XTo switch on: select Æ and press W.XTo switch off: select Æ and press

Adjusting the blower settings for the airventsThis function allows you to determine the waythe air is blown through the air vents inautomatic mode.You

To switch back from operation of the rear-compartment air-conditioning system fromthe front:XIn the climate control main menu, selectFront climate con

XTo select a seat: select by sliding XVY orturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.Exiting a menuThere are several ways of exiting the

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

XSelect the seat (Y page 266).XSelect Lumbar by sliding XVY or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.A crosshair appears. You can mak

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.Massage function (PULSE)The massage function helps you to pre

XSelect Upload/download data and pressW to confirm.XSelect Copy data to storage mediumand press W to confirm.XSelect the storage medium to which theda

Vehicle equipment ... 272Exterior lighting ... 272Interior lighting ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the key in the ignition lock to position2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.

When the low-beam headlamps areswitched on, the T indicator lamp onthe light switch lights up.Front fog lamps and rear fog lampFront fog lampsGWarning

High-beam headlampsXTo switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to

XPress the combination switch beyond thepressure point in the direction of arrow :(Y page 274).When the low-beam headlamps areswitched on, the _ indic

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

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave allliterature with the vehicle to make it availableto the next operator.If you bought this vehicle used, be su

Switch the reading lamp off=Interior lightingInterior lighting controlImportant notesIn order to prevent the vehicle's battery fromdischarging, t

Never use a bulb which has been dropped.Such a bulb may break or even explode andinjure you.Halogen bulbs are pressurized and canexplode when you chan

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

Windshield wipersSwitching the windshield wipers on/offGWarning!Wiper blades are components that are subjectto wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades

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

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

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Vehicle equipment ... 286Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 286Operatin

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Automatic climate control control panelFunctioniNotes/tipsFront control panel:Sets climate control toautomatic, leftActivate climate control using the

Proper use of the vehicleTo ensure proper use of the vehicle, you mustfamiliarize yourself with the followinginformation and rules:Rsafety notes in th

FunctioniNotes/tipsDSwitches the rear windowdefroster on/offESets the airflow, rightFSets the temperature, right Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).GS

Activating/deactivating the rear-compartment climate control using thefront control panelXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignitionlock.XActivate the

Automatic mode will achieve optimaloperation if cooling with air dehumidificationis also activated. If desired, cooling with airdehumidification can b

well as for the left and right sides of the rearcompartment and the footwells.Setting the front-compartmenttemperature using the front controlpanelXTu

air distribution symbol is shown in thedisplay.Setting the airflowSetting the front-compartment airflowusing the front control panelYou can select dif

This is the quickest way to cool the vehicleinterior when the sliding sunroof and the sidewindows are closed.Defrosting the windowsWindows fogged up o

X To deactivate: press the g rockerswitch up or down.The indicator lamp in the g rockerswitch goes out.i Air-recirculation mode switches offautomatica

Setting the center air vents:Fixed center air vent;Center air vent, right=Center vent thumbwheel, right?Center vent thumbwheel, leftACenter air vent,

?Rear control panel for automatic climatecontrolARear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,leftXTo open/close: turn thumbwheels = orA to the right or left.

Vehicle equipment ... 298Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 298Driving ... 298Au

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

Limited Warranty! Follow the instructions in this manualabout the proper operation of your vehicleas well as about possible vehicle damage.Damage to y

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

gear when the engine is idling normally andwhen your right foot is firmly on the brakepedal.GWarning!HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you readth

the case if you are not depressing the brakepedal.If you depress the brake pedal and press theStart/Stop button, the engine startsimmediately.The Star

Starting the engineImportant safety notesGWarningInhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to yourhealth. All exhaust gas contains carbonmonoxide (CO), a

XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.The electric parking brake (Y page 317) isautomatically released.The red F indicator

your seat belt or remove your foot from thebrake pedal, the engine will automaticallystart. The vehicle may begin moving. Youcould suffer serious or e

iIf drive program S or M has been selected,the ECO start/stop function is alwaysdeactivated.ActivatingXActivate the ECO start/stop function usingCOMAN

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

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine is notrunning smoothly andis misfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics

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

Exterior view ... 30Cockpit ... 31Instrument cluster ...

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

Transmission positionsBPark positionDo not shift the transmission intoposition P unless the vehicle isstationary. The parking lock shouldnot be used a

Working on the vehicleGWarning!When working on the vehicle, engage theelectronic parking brake and shift theautomatic transmission into park position

Automatic drive programDrive program E (drive program C on AMGvehicles) is characterized by the following:Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently inforw

Manual drive program M is different fromdrive program S with regard to spontaneity,responsiveness and smoothness of gearchanges.Manual drive program M

Problems with the transmissionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe acceleration abilityis deteriorating.The transmission nolonger c

GWarningHybrid vehicles: ensure that you read the"HYBRID" supplement. You may otherwise failto recognize dangers.! Do not use diesel to refu

removed. The driver's door can be closedagain.XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction ofarrow :.The fuel filler flap opens slightly.XOpen th

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

GWarning!Keep in mind that turning off the engine aloneonly will shift AUTOTRONIC into neutralposition N automatically.Always shift AUTOTRONIC into pa

Exterior viewFunction Page:Trunk lid 85Vehicle tool kit 462;Lights 278=Rear window defroster 293?Fuel filler flap 313AExterior mirrors 109BSliding sun

lock is in position 1 or if the ignition isswitched on using the Start/Stop button.Releasing the electric parking brakeautomaticallyThe electric parki

workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you leave the vehicle parked up for longerthan six weeks, the vehicle may sufferdamage as a resul

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,the objects could get caught between thepedals. You could then no longer brake oraccelerate. This could lea

but drive on for a short while. This allows theairflow to cool the brakes more quickly.Wet roadsGWarningAfter driving in heavy rain for some timewitho

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®system operates automatically, the engineand the ignition system must be switchedoff (SmartKey in position 0 or 1 i

Winter drivingGeneral informationHave your vehicle winterproofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop, e.g. at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center, at the

remain responsible for the vehicle's speedand for safe brake operation.Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,and weather conditions ma

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

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

It is the driver's responsibility at all times tobe attentive to the road, weather and trafficconditions. Additionally, the driver mustprovide th

CockpitFunction Page:Combination switch 274;Cruise control lever 324=Horn?Instrument cluster 32ASteering wheel paddleshifters 310BDIRECT SELECT lever

distance, which creates a danger of acollision.Immediately brake the vehicle to increaseyour distance to the preceding vehicle. Thewarning sound is in

Rthe front-passenger door and the reardoors are closedRthe vehicle has not skiddedActivating while drivingWhen driving at speeds below20 mph (30 km/h)

Changing lanesIf you wish to change to the passing lane (inleft-hand-drive vehicles, the passing lane isthe left-hand lane), DISTRONIC PLUSsupports yo

XPress the cruise control lever to thepressure point, up : for a higher speed ordown ; for a lower speed.XKeep the cruise control lever pressed untilt

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

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

GWarning!The DISTRONIC PLUS should not be used insnowy or icy road conditions.Cornering, going into and coming out of abendThe ability of DISTRONIC PL

example, the detected vehicle turns a cornerand reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle,DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these.Crossing vehiclesDIS

Deactivating the HOLD functionThe HOLD function is deactivatedautomatically if:Ryou accelerate and the transmission is inposition D or R.Rthe transmis

GWarning!To help avoid personal injury, keep hands andfeet away from wheel housing area, and stayaway from under the vehicle when loweringthe vehicle

Instrument clusterOverviewFunction Page:Coolant temperature gauge 365;Fuel gauge=Front area warning displayfor PARKTRONIC 342?Multifunction display 36

XIf indicator lamp ; is lit: pressbutton :.Indicator lamp ; goes out. You haveselected the suspension for a comfortabledriving style.The AIRMATIC COMF

Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports orcomfortRthe vehicle loadYour selection remains stored even if youremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

GWarning!Make sure no persons or animals are in ornear the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could beinjured.PARKTRONIC is an

Minimum distanceCenter Approx. 8 in (20 cm)Corners Approx. 8 in (20 cm)If there is an obstacle within this range, allwarning displays light up and a w

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

GWarning!The system cannot detect objects locatedabove the area that the sensors scan. Theseobjects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, ortruck tail lift

soon as the turn signal on the driver's side isactivated. To park on the driver's side, youmust leave the driver's side turn signalswit

lane is marked with a white bracket and anarrow showing the target position.Backing up into a parking space:Lane turns green when the steering wheelis

Canceling Parking GuidanceXPress the PARKTRONIC button on thedashboard (Y page 341).Parking Guidance is canceled immediatelyand PARKTRONIC is deactiva

Do not use the rear view camera in thesesituations. Otherwise you could injureyourself or others and/or damage propertyincluding your vehicle while pa

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:Turn signal 274;Electric parking brake, red 413! Electric parkingbrake, red (Canada only)413=Electric parking

recognize dangers too late which could resultin an accident and serious injury to you and/or others.ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level offatigue or

accordance with traffic conditions. You couldotherwise put yourself and others in danger.The system may be impaired or unavailable if:Rthere is poor v

stationary and cannot check whether NightView Assist Plus is working.When you activate Night View Assist Plus,speed display A in the multifunction dis

XTo defrost: check the automatic airconditioning settings (Y page 293) and folddown the camera cover (Y page 457).XTo defrost the inside of the windsh

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

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

When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicatorlamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up inyellow at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h).At speeds above 20

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

Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 356) andActive Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 359).Active Blind Spot AssistImportant safety notesActive Blind Spot Assis

If the lanes are very wide, it may not bepossible to monitor the complete width of theneighboring lane. For this reason, vehicles inthe next lane may

On-board computer and COMANDFunction Page:% Back or deactivatesthe Voice Control System;=; Selects a menu3679: Selects afunction or scrolls throughlis

Optical and acoustic collision warningWhen you switch on the appropriate turnsignals to change lanes, and a vehicle isdetected in the side monitoring

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

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

Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detectroad and traffic conditions. An inappropriatebrake application may be interrupted at anytime if you:Rsteer s

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Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

The coolant temperature gauge is in theinstrument cluster on the left-hand side.Under normal operating conditions and withthe specified coolant level,

%Press and hold:Selects the standard displayA=;Selects a menu9:Press briefly:Selects a function or scrolls throughlistsIn the Audio menu: selects a st

Menus and submenusMenu overviewThe number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.Function:Trip menu (Y page 368);Navi menu (n

Center consoleFunction Page:Function button for theradio and CD/DVD/SDcard 117;Back button 117=Hazard warning lamps 276?Lumbar support 266Multicontour

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

:Digital speedometerResetting valuesYou can reset the values of the followingfunctions:Rtrip odometerRtrip computer "From start"Rtrip comput

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

XTo select a station using the station search23: press and briefly hold the 9or : button.XPress a to stop the station searchfunction at the desired st

Upshift indicator up ; indicates that theengine has reached the overrevving rangewhen in the manual gearshift program.Upshift indicator up ; fades out

Resetting the current lapXPress the W button on the steeringwheel to stop the RACETIMER.XPress X to reset the lap time to "0”.Deleting all lapsYo

Telephone menuIntroductionYou can establish a Bluetooth® connection toCOMAND (Y page 192).GWarningA driver's attention to the road must alwaysbe

XPress the = or ; button on thesteering wheel to select the Telephonemenu.XPress the 9, : or a button to callup the phone book.XPress 9 or : to select

GWarningWhen the å ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit,ESP® is deactivated.If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp and theå ESP® OFF warning lamp remain lit,ESP® is not a

Maintenance menuIn the Service menu you can:Rcall up display messages (Y page 380)Rcheck the tire pressure electronically(Y page 487)Rcall up the serv

Overhead control panelFunction Page:Eyeglasses compartment 423;p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off277=u Switches the rearinterior lighting on

The selected unit of measurement fordistance applies to:Rthe analog speedometerRthe digital speedometer in the Trip menuRthe odometer and the trip odo

XPress the = or ; button on thesteering wheel to select the Settingsmenu.XPress 9 or : to select Radar Sensors.XPress the a button to confirm.XTo acti

Display messagesHides display messagesGWarningAll categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and,where a malfu

Safety systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷Inoperative See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentESP® (Electronic Stability Pr

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsGRisk of accidentESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD and hill start assist are temporarilyunavaila

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsGTele Aid InoperativeUSA only: one or more main functions in the mbrace system aremalfunc

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsPRE-SAFEFunction Limited See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentPRE-SAFE® Brake is faulty. BAS

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

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

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

Door control panelFrontFunction Page:Opens the door 83;&% Locks/unlocksthe vehicle from the inside83=Adjusts the seat electrically 102?r45=Memory

BrakesDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷Currently Unavailable See Operator's ManualGRisk of accidentABS (Anti-lock B

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷Inoperative See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD and hill s

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lampflashes and a warning tone sounds.You

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsF(USA only)!(Canada only)Parking brake See Operator's ManualThe yellow F (USA only)/

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

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsF(USA only)!(Canada only)Pkg Brake InoperativeThe yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) wa

GWarningDriving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Haveyour brake system checked immediately.Do not add bra

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Left Mirror Turn SignalorCheck Right Mirror Turn SignalThe turn signal in the left

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Rear Left Fog LamporCheck Rear Right Fog LampThe left-hand or right-hand rear fog

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbActive Headlamps InoperativeThe active light function is faulty.XVisit a qualified speci

RearFunction Page:v Adjusts the front-passenger seat from therear103;r45=Memory function111=Adjusts the seat electrically 102?Opens the door 83Au Roll

! The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the coolingsystem. The engine will otherwise be damaged.The disp

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?The engine fan is faulty.XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), continue drivingt

The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is toolow must not be ignored.Display messages Possible causes/cons

Driving systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÀAttention Assist: Drowsiness detectedBased on certain criteria, ATTENTION

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÁNight View Assist Only When It Is DarkYou have attempted to activate Night View Assist P

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsABCMalfunction Stop VehicleThe ABC (Active Body Control) vehicle level is too low.XPull o

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsLane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Oper. ManualActive Lane Keeping Assist Curr

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsBlind Spot Assist InoperativeActive Blind Spot Assist InoperativeBlind Spot Assist or Act

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsDISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable See Oper. ManualDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCruise ControlohneFunktionInoperativeCruise control is faulty.XVisit a qualified speciali

Rear seatsFunction Page:Cup holder under the rearseat armrest 428;Cup holder in the rear seatarmrest 428=Control panel formulticontour seat in therear

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

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

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

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

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

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterBrakesProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsF (USA only)! (Canada only)The red indi

Seat beltsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions7After starting theengine, the red seatbelt warning lamp lightsup for 6 seconds.The seat

Safety systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.GRisk of accidentABS (

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷å!The yellow ESP® andESP® OFF warninglamps and the yellowABS warning lamp arelit while the engine

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

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EngineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions;The yellow CheckEngine warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may be a malf

Driving systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions·The red distancewarning lamp lights upwhile the vehicle is inmotion. A warning ton

inside of the fuel filler flap of your vehicle, if there is one). If your vehicle has tires which are adifferent size to those on the tire and load da

Vehicle equipment ... 422Loading guidelines ... 422Stowage compartments ... 422Stowa

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iThe glove box can be ventilated(Y page 295).XTo open: press button :.XTo close: fold glove box flap ; upwardsuntil it engages.The glove box can only

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

Stowage box in the rear seat backrest! Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on thearmrests when they are folded out as youcould damage them.XTo open: fo

Bag hooks! The bag hook can bear a maximum loadof 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure aload.XPull bag hook ; down by tab :.Stowage well under the

Take into consideration that when the roofrack is loaded, the handling characteristicsare different from those when operating thevehicle without the r

Vehicle equipment ... 42Occupant safety ... 42Children in the vehicle ...

XTo open: press marking ; at the front.XTo remove: slide catch : back and pullthe cup holder upwards.XTo insert: insert the cup holder and slidecatch

Vanity mirror in the sun visorMirror light : only functions if the sun visoris clipped into retainer ; and mirror coverA has been folded up.Glare from

ExtendingXPull switch : up and release it.The roller sunblind extends fully.XTo stop: press switch : down briefly.The roller sunblind stops briefly an

Cigarette lighterGWarningWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always takethe SmartKey with you and lock the veh

Socket in the cockpitXOpen the glove box (Y page 422).XLift up the cover of socket :.Socket in the rear compartmentVehicles with the smoker's pac

service subscription to a surveillanceservice provider.Rthe battery is sufficiently charged.Rthe corresponding cellular phone networkis available for

An emergency call is dialed automatically ifan air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device istriggered.iAn automatically dialed mbraceemergency call cannot

pressed the SOS button. Carefully leave thevehicle and move to a safe location. TheResponse Center will automatically contactlocal emergency officials

MB Info call buttonXThe stowage compartment under thearmrest (Y page 423).XPress and hold MB info call button : formore than two seconds.A call to the

Downloading destinations in COMANDiThe components and operating principlesof COMAND can be found on(Y page 116).Destination Download gives you access

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Vehicle remote openingIf you have unintentionally locked yourvehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is inside thevehicle) and a replacement key is notavailable:XC

Stolen Vehicle Recovery ServicesIf your vehicle has been stolen:XContact the police.The police will issue an incident report. Thisreport has a number.

interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Unauthorized modification of this devicecould void the user's authority to legallyoperate the devi

view mirror with the garage door systemreceiver after programming.You will find further information in thegarage door opening system's operatingi

Garage door system with rolling code:indicator lamp : flashes briefly and thenlights up for approximately two seconds.This is repeated for up to 20 se

Vehicles with Night View Assist Plus:Area permeable to radio waves (to the leftof the rain sensor cover);Rain sensor cover=Areas permeable to radio wa

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Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

XPull release lever : on the hood.The hood is released.! Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwi

GWarningThe SRS self-check has detected amalfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp:Rdoes not come on at allRfails to go out approximately 4 secondsafter t

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engineExample: vehicles with 4MATICXPull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guidetube.XWipe off oil dipstick :.XSlow

If the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature (e.g. if the engine was onlystarted briefly): repeat the measurementafter about 30 minutes.If the

much oil has been added. This can lead todamage to the engine or the catalyticconverter. Have excess oil siphoned off.Further information on engine oi

GWarningWasher solvent/antifreeze is highlyflammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it mayignite and burn. You c

Further information can be obtained at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or athttp://www.mbusa.com (USA only).The service interval display informs you

RsolventsRcleaning agents containing solventsDo not scrub.Do not touch the surfaces or protectivefilms with hard objects, e.g. a ring or icescraper. Y

movements. This can cause damage to thevehicle.After using an automatic car wash, wipe offwax from the windshield and the wiperblades. This will preve

with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether orlighter fluid.XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.XUse silicone remover to remove wax.! Do not affix:Rstick

Cleaning the wiper bladesGWarningSwitch off the windshield wipers and removethe SmartKey from the ignition lock beforecleaning the windshield or the w

Cleaning the exhaust tail pipesImpurities combined with the effects of roadgrit and corrosive environmental factors maycause flash rust to form on the

keep both feet on the floor in front of theseat.RImproper repair work on the SRS creates arisk of rendering the SRS inoperative orcausing unintended a

Cleaning the plastic trimGWarningWhen cleaning the steering wheel boss anddashboard, do not use cockpit sprays orcleaning agents containing solvents.

Cleaning results depend on the type ofdirt and how long it has been there.Rclean Alcantara® covers with a dampcloth. Make sure you wipe entire seatsec

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Vehicle equipment ... 462Where will I find...? ... 462Flat tire ...

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Flat tirePreparing the vehicleYour vehicle may be equipped with a"Minispare" emergency spare wheel or theMOExtended run-flat system. (Y page

XPrepare the vehicle as described(Y page 463).XRemove the following items from thestowage well under the trunk floor:XSecure the vehicle to prevent it

performing maintenance work under thevehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use thejack only to lift the vehicle during a wheelchange.Never get benea

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

! Always use wheel bolts : to fit the"Minispare" emergency spare wheel withlight-alloy wheel. Using other wheel boltswhen fitting the "

hand/arm injury when the driver front airbag inflates.RAdjust the front-passenger seat as far backas possible from the dashboard when theseat is occup

The maximum permissible distance whichcan be driven in run-flat mode depends on thecargo in the vehicle. You can drive 50 miles(80 km) if the vehicle

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

The battery, breather hose and cover of thepositive terminal clamp must be installedsecurely during operation.iRemove the key if you park the vehiclea

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

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

Towing and tow-startingImportant safety notesGWarningHybrid vehicles: ensure that you read the"HYBRID" supplement. You may otherwise failto

Installing/removing the towing eyeInstalling the towing eyeXRemove the towing eye from the vehicletool kit (Y page 462).GWarningThe exhaust tail pipe

On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use theSmartKey instead of the Start/Stop button(Y page 299).XDepress and hold the brake pedal.XShift the automatic trans

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:Rfuse box on the right and left-hand sides ofthe dashboardRfuse box in the rearRfuse box in the engine com

XRemove any existing moisture from thefuse box using a dry cloth.XAMG vehicles: remove the control unitabove the fuse box.X To open: loosen screws : w

bags will continue to provide supplementalcrash protection for occupants.Front air bagsGWarningObserve "Important safety notes"(Y page 44).T

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pressure loss. As a result, you could losecontrol of your vehicle.Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tiretread is worn to minimum tread depth

surfaces decreases significantly when thetread depth is less than 1/8 in (3 mm).RReplace the tires after six years at thelatest, regardless of wear. T

"Technical Data" section to avoid damageto the vehicle or the wheels.ROnly use snow chains when driving on anarea completely covered by snow

Rcheck the tire for foreign bodies.Rcheck whether the wheel is losing air or thevalve is leaking.Rmake sure that only a valve cap approvedby Mercedes-

Make sure that the tire pressure for normalspeeds is adopted again.Additional specifications of tire pressurevalues for loads can also be found on the

Rfail from being overheatedRadversely affect handlingOverinflated tiresGWarningFollow recommended tire inflation pressures.Do not overinflate tires. O

Check the tire pressure at least once a month.Only check and correct tire pressures whenthe tires are cold (Y page 483).Checking the tire pressures ma

doors must therefore only be performed byqualified technicians. Contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.GWarning!Only use seat covers which have bee

reached the level to trigger illumination of theTPMS low tire pressure telltale.USA only:Your vehicle has also been equipped with aTPMS malfunction in

XPress the 9 or : button to selectTire Pressure.XPress the a button.The current tire pressure for each wheel willbe displayed in the multifunction dis

XPress the 9 or : button to selectTire Pressure.XPress the a button.The current tire pressure of each wheel orthe Tire Pressures Displayed After Drivi

XThe Tire and Loading Information placardgives you details on maximum permissiblegross vehicle weight rating :: "The grossweight of occupants and

Determining the maximum loadThe following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Codeof U.S. Federal Regulations,

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Weight of the occupantsOccupant 1:150 lbs (68 kg)Occupant 2:180 lbs (82 kg)Occupant 3:160 lbs (73 kg)Occupant 4:140 lbs (

Trailer load/noseweightThe trailer load/noseweight affects the grossweight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached,the trailer load/noseweight is inc

Tread wearThe tread wear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specifiedU.S. gov

:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard(Y page 500);DOT, Tire Identification Number(Y page 499)=Maximum tire load (Y page 494)?Maximum tire pressure (Y

ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width bythe tire height.Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type."R" represents radial tires.

Index ... 4Introduction ... 24At a glance ...

Window curtain air bags : are deployed:Ron the side on which an impact occursRat the start of an accident with a high rateof lateral vehicle decelerat

The service specifications consists of loadbearing index A and speed index B.RIf the size description of your tire includes"ZR" and there ar

In addition to the load bearing index, loadindex : may be imprinted after the lettersthat identify speed index B (Y page 496) onthe sidewall of the ti

Term definition for tires and loadingTire ply composition and materialusedDescribes the number of layers or the numberof rubber-coated belts in the ti

as specified on the vehicle identification plateon the B-pillar on the driver's side.GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)The GVWR is the maximum pe

Tire beadThe tire bead ensures that the tire sitssecurely on the wheel. There are several steelwires in the bead to prevent the tire fromcoming loose

The wear patterns on the front and rear tiresdiffer, depending on the operating conditions.Rotate the wheels before a clear wear patternhas formed on

load, tire dimension variations could causethe tires to come into contact with thebodywork and axle components. This couldresult in damage to the tire

TiresSummer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4BA 255/45 R18 99 YMOExtended378.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm)—#— —BA255/35 ZR20 XL388.5 J x 20 H

Winter tires39Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4BA 255/45 R18 99 VM+Si408.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm)# # #—BA 255/40 R19 100 V XLM+Si408.5 J x 19

Vehicle equipment ... 508Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 508Warranty ... 508Ve

When the OCS senses that the front-passenger seat occupant is classified asbeing heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a s

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Vehicle identification platesVehicle identification plate withvehicle identification number (VIN)and paint codeXOpen the driver's door.You see ve

Engine number:Emissions control information label,including the certification of both federaland Californian emissions referencevalues;Engine number (

CapacitiesVehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants etc.Engine oil and filterS 55041S 550 4MATIC41S 63 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engineoilsS

Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants etc.Air-conditioning systemAll models — Refrigerant R134aand special PAGlubricant (neverR 12)Windshiel

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

Model EnginemodelMBApprovalS 55043278 229.5S 550 4MATIC43278 229.5S 600 275 229.5S 63 AMG 157229.544S 65 AMG 275229.544iMB Approval is stated on the c

CoolantImportant safety notesThe coolant is a mixture of water andantifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performsthe following tasks:Ranti-corrosion prote

1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit to 1 gal(4.0 l) of water.XAt temperatures below freezing: add 1part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washerfluid, e.g. 1.34

Vehicle dimensions, S 600Vehicle height58.2 in (1479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3165 mm)Front track63.0 in (1600 mm)Rear track63.3 in (1606 mm)Ground clear

recommend that you always place a childin a rear-facing child restraint on the rearseat.RIf you install a rear-facing child restraint onthe front-pass

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approximate the passenger's weightcategory.RRead and observe all warnings in thischapter.System self-testThe 42 indicator lampilluminates when yo

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

PRE-SAFE® systemGWarningThe PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact ofan accident on vehicle occupants, as long astheir seat belts have been fastened corr

In the event of a rear collision of a certainseverity, the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on thedriver's and the front-

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

this can be dangerous. You could slide underthe seat belt in a collision. If you slide underit, the seat belt would apply force at theabdomen or neck.

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

1, 2, 3 ...12 V socket ... 4314ETSsee ETS/4ETS 4MATIC (permanent four-wh

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

fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamplights up for six seconds each time the engineis started. It then goes out once the driver andthe front passenge

The belt tensioners are triggered dependingon the type and severity of an accident:Rin the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision, if the vehicle dec

If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:XSecure the child using an infant or childrestraint system appropriate to the age andweight of the c

this risk completely is never to place a childin a rear-facing child restraint in the front-passenger seat. We therefore stronglyrecommend that you al

Removing a child restraint system/deactivating the special seat belt retractor:XAlways comply with the manufacturer'sinstallation instructions.XP

Never change the rear seat position afterinstalling the child restraint. This couldRdamage the child restraintRintroduce undesirable slack or tension

All of the above will lessen theeffectiveness of the child restraint and thusincrease the chance or severity of injury inan accident.Child-proof locks

Panic alarmX To activate: press and hold !button : for about one second.An alarm sounds and the exterior lightingflashes.XTo deactivate: press ! butto

section must never be exploited in a recklessor dangerous manner which could jeopardizethe user's safety or the safety of others.Always adjust yo

Alertness Assistantsee ATTENTION ASSIST Alternative route ... 169Ambient lightAdjusting (COMAND)

The brakes will function as usual once yourelease the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.GWarningIf the BAS malfunctions, the brake system stillfunctions

Rdisturbance from other radar sourcesRstrong radar reflection such as in parkinggaragesBAS PLUS uses radar signals that are notreflected well by narro

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off theignition when the electric parking brake isbeing tested on a brake dynamometer.Application of the brakes by ESP®

GWarningWhen the å ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit,ESP® is deactivated.If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp and theå ESP® OFF warning lamp remain lit,ESP® is not a

Immediately brake your vehicle to increasethe distance between your vehicle and thevehicle driving in front of you. The warningsound is intended as a

In order to maintain an appropriate distancefrom the vehicle in front and thus prevent acollision, you must apply the brakes yourself.At speeds up to

i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, the emergency call systemmbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canadaonly) initiates a call to the CustomerA

Vehicle equipment ... 76SmartKey ... 76Doors ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Unapproved modifications to this devicemay lead to withdrawal of permission tooperate it.iCanada only:This device complies with IndustryCanada's

Bluetooth® telephone list ... 193Brake fluidNotes ... 514Brake fluid level ...

Important information about usingKEYLESS-GORYou can use the KEYLESS-GO key as aconventional SmartKey.RYou can combine KEYLESS-GO functionswith those o

X To unlock the vehicle: pull the doorhandle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensorsurface :.If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, onlythe trunk of

GWarningBatteries contain toxic and causticsubstances. For this reason, keep batteriesout of the reach of children.If a battery has been swallowed, se

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

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using theSmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XRemove the SmartKey

Unlocking and opening the doorsfrom the insideYou can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked, unless the child-proof locks have

Power closing featureThe power closing feature pulls the doors andtrunk lid into their locks automatically even ifthey are only partly closed.GWarning

iMake sure that you have the SmartKey onyour person and that it has not been left inthe vehicle.XClose the front-passenger door.XMake sure that the do

Opening and closing manuallyOpeningYou can only open the trunk lid afterunlocking it first.XPress the % button on the SmartKey.XPull handle :.ClosingG

trunk opening/closing switch can beoperated. Therefore, do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle, or with access toan unlocked vehicle. A child&

CD/DVDEjecting (Rear Seat EntertainmentSystem) ... 248Inserting (Rear SeatEntertainment System) ...

XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lidlock as far as the stop.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise fromposition 1 to position 2.XRemove the mecha

Side windowsImportant safety notesGWarningWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always takethe SmartKey with you

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

XPress and hold the % button again untilthe side windows and the sliding sunroof orthe panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel are in the desired p

XTouch sensor surface : on the doorhandle until the side windows and thesliding sunroof or the panorama roof withpower tilt/sliding panel are fully cl

to close without the anti-entrapment featurefor as long as you hold the switch.Sliding sunroofImportant safety notesYour vehicle may be installed with

Do not allow anything to protrude from thesliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals couldbe damaged.! If the sliding sunroof cannot be opened orclosed due

XMake sure that the sliding sunroof can beopened or closed fully again when operatedautomatically (Y page 94).XIf the sliding sunroof can be raised fu

XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in theignition lock.XPush or pull the 3 switch in thecorresponding direction.iIf you press the 3 switch beyond thepoi

Resetting the panorama roof withpower tilt/sliding panel or the frontroller sunblindReset the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the rolle