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ContentsIndex . 4At a glance . 35Introduction . 28Safety . 47Opening/closing . 81Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 105COMAND . 119Lights and windshield wipers . 279Climate control . 293Driving and parking . 305On-board computer and displays . 373Stowage and features . 437Maintenance and care . 461Breakdown assistance . 477Wheels and tires . 497Technical data . 5273

4Index1, 2, 3 .115 V socket . 44812 V socketsee Sockets4ETSsee ETS/4ETS (ElectronicTraction System)4MATIC (permanent four-wheeldrive) . 3504MATIC off-road system . 350AABCsee Active Body Control (ABC)ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message . 391Function/notes . 73Important safety notes . 73Warning lamp . 428Activating/deactivating coolingwith air dehumidification . 297Active Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (onboard computer) . 387Display message . 416Function/information . 367Active Body Control (ABC)Display message . 414Function/notes . 348Active Driving Assistance package . 366Active Lane Keeping AssistActivating/deactivating (onboard computer) . 387Display message . 415Function/information . 369Active multicontour seat . 112, 276Active service system PLUSsee ASSYST PLUS service intervaldisplayADAPTIVE BRAKE . 77Adaptive Damping System (ADS) . 348Adaptive Highbeam AssistDisplay message . 408Function/notes . 284Switching on/off (on-boardcomputer) . 388Additional speedometer . 388Additives (engine oil) . 535AddressEntering (example) . 157see Address bookAddress bookCalling up . 209Connecting a call . 212Creating an entry . 210Deleting an entry . 211Entering characters . 136Entry as a home address . 182Importing contacts . 208Introduction . 207Starting route guidance . 212Voice tag . 213Air bagsDisplay message . 403Front air bag (driver, frontpassenger) . 52Important safety notes . 50PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp . 54Safety guidelines . 49Side impact air bag . 52Window curtain air bag . 53Air-conditioning systemsee Climate controlAir distributionSetting . 299Setting (COMAND) . 270Air filter (display message) . 411AirflowSetting . 299Setting (COMAND) . 271AIRMATICDisplay message . 413Function/notes . 347Air pressuresee Tire pressureAir ventsGlove box . 303Important safety notes . 302Rear . 303Setting . 302Setting the center air vents . 302Setting the side air vents . 303

IndexAlarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Alertness Assistantsee ATTENTION ASSISTAlternative route . 175Ambient light setting (COMAND) . 268AMG menu (on-board computer) . 381Anticipatory occupant protectionsee PRE-SAFE (anticipatoryoccupant protection)Anti-lock Braking Systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Ashtray . 446Assistance menu (on-boardcomputer) . 385ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Activating/deactivating . 79Function . 79Switching off the alarm . 79ATTENTION ASSISTActivating/deactivating . 386Display message . 412Function/notes . 359AudioRadio mode . 215Audio databasesee MUSIC REGISTERAudio DVDMode, switching to . 226Pause function . 227Playback options . 232Safety notes . 225Setting the audio format . 232Stop function . 228Audio format, settingAudio DVD . 232Rear Seat Entertainment System . 262Video DVD . 249Audio menu (on-board computer) . 380Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialist workshopAuthorized workshopsee Qualified specialist workshopAUTO lightsDisplay message .see LightsAutomatic engine start (ECO start/stop function) .Automatic engine switch-off (ECOstart/stop function) .Automatic headlamp mode .Automatic transmissionAutomatic drive program .Changing gear .DIRECT SELECT lever .Display message .Drive position (ECO start/stopfunction) .Driving tips .Emergency running mode .Engaging drive position .Engaging neutral .Engaging reverse gear .Engaging the park position .Kickdown .Manual drive program .Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .Problem (malfunction) .Program selector button .Pulling away .Shift ranges .Starting the engine .Steering wheel paddle shifters .Transmission position display .Transmission positions .Automatic transmissionemergency mode .Autostore .see Station memory (radio)AUX (audio)Notes/socket .Switching to .AUX (video)Setting the picture .Setting the volume and sound .Showing/hiding the menu .Switching to 2505

6IndexBBack button . 123Back supportsee Lumbar supportBag hook . 441Balance, adjusting . 139Bang & Olufsen sound system . 141BAS (Brake Assist System) . 74Basic carrierssee Separate operating instructionsBasic settingssee SettingsBAS PLUS (Brake Assist SystemPLUS) . 74Bass, setting . 139Battery (SmartKey)Checking . 85Important safety notes . 85Replacing . 85Battery (vehicle)Charging . 486Display message . 410Important safety notes . 484Jump starting . 488Beltsee Seat beltsBird's-eye view (navigation) . 188Blindsee Roller sunblindBlind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating . 387Display message . 416Notes/function . 363see Active Blind Spot AssistBlueTECAdding DEF . 325BlueTEC (DEF) . 533Bluetooth Activating/deactivating . 151Authorizing a device (registering) . . 152Conditions (general) . 151Conditions (telephone) . 199Connecting another mobile phone . 201Connecting devices . 151De-authorizing (de-registering) adevice . 153External authorization (general) . 153External authorization (telephone) . 201General information . 151Introduction . 197Receiving vCards . 208Searching for devices . 152Settings . 151Telephone basic menu . 202Telephony . 199Telephony notes . 197Bluetooth interfaceTelephony . 197Brake Assist Systemsee BAS (Brake Assist System)Brake fluidDisplay message . 399Notes . 535Brake fluid level . 468Brake lampsDisplay message . 406BrakesABS . 73BAS . 74BAS PLUS . 74Brake fluid (notes) . 535Display message . 391Driving tips . 331High-performance brake system . 333Important safety notes . 331Maintenance . 332Parking brake . 328Warning lamp . 427Breakdownsee Flat tiresee Towing awayBrightness, setting (TV, video) . 244Bulbssee Changing bulbsCCaliforniaImportant notice for retailcustomers and lessees . 29CallAccepting/ending/rejecting . 203see TelephoneCalling up a malfunctionsee Display messages

IndexCalling voicemail .Call listsDisplaying details .Introduction .Opening and selecting an entry .Saving an entry in the addressbook .Carsee VehicleCareCarpets .Car wash .Display .Exterior lights .Gear or selector lever .Interior .Matte finish .Night View Assist Plus .Notes .Paint .Plastic trim .Power washer .Rear view camera .Roof lining .Seat belt .Seat cover .Sensors .Steering wheel .Tail pipes .Trim pieces .Washing by hand .Wheels .Windows .Wiper blades .Wooden trim .Cargo tie down rings .Car pool lanes .Car wash (care) .CategorySatellite radio .CDCopy protection .Fast forward/fast rewind .General information .Inserting .Inserting/loading (Rear SeatEntertainment System) .Mode, switching to 222234230234225255226Multisession . 233Notes on discs . 234Operating the player/changer(on-board computer) . 381Pause function . 227Playback options . 232Player/changer operation(COMAND) . 225Removing/ejecting (Rear SeatEntertainment System) . 256Safety notes . 225Selecting a media type . 228Selecting a track . 229Sound settings (balance, bass,fader, treble) . 139Center console . 41Central lockingAutomatic locking feature(COMAND) . 269Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) . 82Changing batteries (remotecontrol, headphones) . 251Changing bulbsHigh-beam headlamps (vehicleswith halogen daytime runninglamps) . 288High-beam headlamps (vehicleswith LED daylight lamps) . 288Important safety notes . 286Overview of bulb types . 287Changing directionAnnouncement phase . 171Change of direction phase . 171Preparation phase . 171Character bar . 133CharactersEntering . 134Entering (address book, phonebook) . 136Entering (navigation) . 133Child-proof locksImportant safety notes . 70Rear doors . 71ChildrenIn the vehicle . 66Restraint systems . 667