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placing them in the blind spot area

Rvehicles which approach with a large speed

differential and overtake your vehicle

As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings in such situations. There is a risk of an accident. Always observe the traffic conditions carefully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.

Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to detect some vehicles and is no substitute for attentive driving. Always ensure that there is sufficient distance to the side for other road users and obstacles. i USA only:

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This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removing, tampering with, or altering the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Monitoring range of the sensors In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if: Rdirt on the sensors or anything else

covering the sensors

Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain,

snow or spray

Rnarrow vehicles, e.g. motorcycles or

bicycles

Rthe road has very wide lanes Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane Rthere are barriers or similar lane borders Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated.

If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane. This may be the case if there are vehicles driving at the inner edge of their lanes. Due to the nature of the system: Rwarnings may be issued in error when

driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders.

Rthe warning is canceled when driving for an extended period next to long vehicles, such as trucks.

The two radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are integrated into the sides of the rear bumper. Make sure that the bumper is free of dirt, ice or slush in the vicinity of the sensors. The sensors must not be covered, for example by cycle racks or overhanging loads. Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers, have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly. Indicator and warning display

: Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h). At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h) the

Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft (3 m) behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.

indicator lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is operational. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), warning lamp : on the corresponding side lights up red. This warning is always emitted when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side. When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7 mph (12km/h). The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged. In this event, Blind Spot Assist is no longer active. The brightness of the indicator/warning lamps is adjusted automatically according to the ambient light. Collision warning If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the corresponding turn signal, a double warning tone sounds. Red warning lamp : flashes. If the turn signal remains on, vehicles detected are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp :. There are no further warning tones. Switching on Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Blind Spot Assist

(Y page 228) is activated in the on-board computer.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

ignition lock. Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light up red for approximately 1.5 seconds and then turn yellow.

Lane Keeping Assist Important safety notes G WARNING Lane Keeping Assist may not always clearly recognize lane markings.

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In this case, Lane Keeping Assist may: Rgive an unnecessary warning Rnot give a warning There is a risk of an accident. Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and stay in lane, in particular if warned by Lane Keeping Assist. G WARNING The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not return the vehicle to the original lane. There is a risk of an accident. You should always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, in particular if warned by Lane Keeping Assist.

If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Lane Keeping Assist cannot take into account the road, traffic and weather conditions. Lane Keeping Assist is merely an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in your lane. The Lane Keeping Assist does not keep the vehicle in the lane. The system may be impaired or may not function if: Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to

insufficient illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray

Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the sun or reflections (e.g. when the road surface is wet)

Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera

Rthere are no, several or unclear lane

markings for a lane, e.g. in areas with road construction work

Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or

covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow

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(Y page 227) are shown in green. Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use.

Standard If Standard is selected, no warning vibration occurs if: Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time.

Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as

ABS, BAS or ESP®. Adaptive If Adaptive is selected, no warning vibration occurs if: Ryou switch on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time.

Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.

ABS, BAS or ESP®.

Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown. Ryou brake hard. Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an

obstacle or change lanes quickly.

Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend. In order that you are warned only when necessary and in good time if you cross the lane marking, the system recognizes certain conditions and warns you accordingly. The warning vibration occurs earlier if: Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a

bend.

Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a

highway.

Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings. The warning vibration occurs later if: Rthe road has narrow lanes. Ryou cut the corner on a bend.

Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too

small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected

Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge

Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are strong shadows cast on the lane General notes

Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle with camera :, which is mounted at the top of the windshield. Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and warns you before you leave your lane unintentionally. If you have chosen the function Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:(Y page 229) and selected the display unit km in the on-board computer, Active Lane Keeping Assist supports you from a speed of 60 km/h. If the miles display unit is selected, the assistance range begins at 40 mph. A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1.5 seconds. Switching on Lane Keeping Assist X Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on-board computer; to do so, select Standard or Adaptive(Y page 229). If you drive at speeds above 40 mph (60 km/h) and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphics display

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Active Driving Assistance package General notes The Active Driving Assistance package consists of DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 177), Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 211) and Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 214).

Active Blind Spot Assist General notes Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system, pointed toward the rear of the vehicle, to monitor the area to the sides of the vehicle which the driver is unable to see. A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane, you will also receive an optical and audible warning. If a risk of lateral collision is detected, corrective braking may help you avoid a collision. Before a course-correcting brake application, Active Blind Spot Assist evaluates the space in the direction of travel and at the sides of the vehicle. For this, Active Blind Spot Assist uses radar sensors which are pointed in the direction of travel. Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). For Active Blind Spot Assist to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be: Ractivated(Y page 232) Roperational Important safety notes Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid and is not a substitute for attentive driving. G WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to: Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side,

placing them in the blind spot area

Rvehicles which approach with a large speed

differential and overtake your vehicle

As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations. There is a risk of an accident. Always observe the traffic conditions carefully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.

i USA only:

This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removing, tampering with, or altering the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Radar sensors The Active Blind Spot Assist radar sensors are integrated into the front and rear bumpers and behind a cover in the radiator grill. Make sure that the bumpers and the cover in the radiator grill are free of dirt, ice or slush. The rear sensors must not be covered, for example by cycle racks or overhanging cargo. Following a severe impact or in the event of damage to the bumpers, have the function of the radar sensors checked at a qualified

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specialist workshop. Active Blind Spot Assist may otherwise no longer work properly. Monitoring area G WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist does not detect all traffic situations and road users. There is a risk of an accident. Always make sure that there is sufficient distance on the side for other traffic or obstacles.

driving in the middle of their lane. This may be the case if there are vehicles at the edge of their lane. Due to the nature of the system: Rwarnings may be issued in error when

driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders.

Rthe warning is canceled when driving for an extended period next to long vehicles, such as trucks.

Indicator and warning display

Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft (3.0 m) behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle, as shown in the diagram. The detection of obstacles can be impaired in the case of: Rdirt on the sensors or anything else

covering the sensors

Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to rain, snow or

spray

Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated or indicated with a delay. Active Blind Spot Assist may not detect narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicycles, or may only detect them too late. If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not

: Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp Active Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated. When active Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator lamp : in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow at speeds of up to 20 mph(30 km/h). At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indicator lamp goes out and active Blind Spot Assist is operational. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), warning lamp : on the corresponding side lights up red. This warning is always given when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or from the side. When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 7 mph (12km/h). The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged. In this event, Active Blind Spot Assist is no longer active.

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The brightness of the indicator/warning lamps is adjusted automatically according to the ambient light. Visual and acoustic collision warning If you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range, you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning. You then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp : flashes. If the turn signal remains on, detected vehicles are indicated by the flashing of red warning lamp :. There are no further warning tones. Course-correcting brake application G WARNING A course-correcting brake application cannot always prevent a collision. There is a risk of an accident. Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns you or makes a course-correcting brake application. Always maintain a safe distance at the sides.

course-correcting brake application is carried out. This is meant to assist you in avoiding a collision. If a course-correcting brake application occurs, red warning lamp : flashes in the exterior mirror and a dual warning tone sounds. In addition, the display shown in the lower image appears in the multifunction display. In very rare cases, the system may make an inappropriate brake application. An inappropriate course-correcting brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate, for example. The course-correcting brake application is available in the speed range between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h). Either no braking application, or a course- correcting brake application adapted to the driving situation occurs if: Rthere are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash

barriers, located on both sides of your vehicle.

Ra vehicle approaches you too closely at the

side.

Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds.

Ryou clearly brake or accelerate. Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.

ESP® or PRE-SAFE® Brake.

RESP® is switched off. Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is

detected.

If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a lateral collision in the monitoring range, a

Switching on Active Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that the radar sensor system (Y page 232) and Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 228) are activated in the on-board computer.

X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

ignition lock. Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors light up red for approximately 1.5 seconds and then turn yellow.

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Active Lane Keeping Assist General notes

Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of camera : at the top of the windshield. Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and warns you before you leave your lane unintentionally. If you do not react to the warning, a lane-correcting application of the brakes can bring the vehicle back into the original lane. If you have chosen the function Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:(Y page 229) and selected the display unit km in the on-board computer, Active Lane Keeping Assist supports you from a speed of 60 km/h. If miles is selected as the display unit, the assistance range begins at 40 mph. For Active Lane Keeping Assist to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be operational. Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, Active Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. It cannot detect possible road and traffic conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in your lane.

Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot continuously keep your vehicle in its lane. G WARNING Active Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly detect lane markings. In such cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist can: Rgive an unnecessary warning and then

make a course-correcting brake application to the vehicle

Rnot give a warning or intervene There is a risk of an accident. Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and keep within the lane, especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist alerts you. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation.

The system may be impaired or may not function if: Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to

insufficient illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain, fog or spray

Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the sun or reflections (e.g. when the road surface is wet)

Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity of the camera

Rthe radar sensors in the front or rear

bumper or in the radiator grill are dirty, e.g. due to snow

Rthere are no, several or unclear lane

markings for a lane, e.g. in areas with road construction work

Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or

covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow

Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too

small and the lane markings thus cannot be detected

Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge

Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are strong shadows cast on the lane If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and there are broken lane markings detected, no lane-correcting brake application is made. Warning vibration in the steering wheel A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1.5 seconds. Lane-correcting brake application G WARNING A lane-correcting brake application cannot always bring the vehicle back into the original lane. There is a risk of an accident. Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist warns you or makes a lane-correcting brake application. G WARNING Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect traffic conditions or road users. In very rare cases, the system may make an inappropriate brake application, e.g. after intentionally driving over a solid lane marking. There is a risk of an accident. An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction. Always make sure that there is sufficient distance on the side for other traffic or obstacles.

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If you leave your lane, under certain circumstances the vehicle will brake briefly on one side. This is meant to assist you in bringing the vehicle back to the original lane. If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, display : appears in the multifunction display. This function is available in the range between 40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and 200 km/h). A lane-correcting brake application can only be made after driving over a solid, recognizable lane marking. Before this, a warning must be given by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel. In addition, a lane with lane markings on both sides must be recognized. The brake application also slightly reduces vehicle speed. i A further lane-correcting brake

application can only occur after your vehicle has returned to the original lane. No lane-correcting brake application occurs if: Ryou clearly and actively steer, brake or

accelerate.

Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend. Ryou have switched on the turn signals. Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®, PRE-SAFE® Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist.

Ryou have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration.

RESP® is switched off. Rthe transmission is not in position D. Ra loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has

been detected and displayed.

Active Lane Keeping Assist may is unable to detect other road or traffic conditions. An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you:

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The warning vibration occurs earlier if: Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a

bend.

Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a

highway.

Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings. The warning vibration occurs later if: Rthe road has narrow lanes. Ryou cut the corner on a bend.

Rsteer slightly in the opposite direction Ruse a turn signal Rclearly brake or accelerate A lane-correcting brake application is interrupted automatically if: Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®, PRE-SAFE® Brake or Active Blind Spot Assist.

Rlane markings can no longer be recognized. Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist X Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using the on-board computer; to do so, select Standard or Adaptive(Y page 229). If you drive at speeds above 40 mph (60 km/h) and lane markings are detected, the lines in the assistance graphics display (Y page 227) are shown in green. Lane Keeping Assist is ready for use. If Standard is selected, no warning vibration occurs if: Ryou have switched on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time.

Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as ABS, BAS or ESP®. If Adaptive is selected, no warning vibration occurs if: Ryou have switched on the turn signals. In this event, the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time.

Ra driving safety system intervenes, e.g.

ABS, BAS or ESP®.

Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown. Ryou brake hard. Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid

an obstacle or change lanes quickly. Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend. In order that you are warned only when necessary and in good time if you cross the lane marking, the system recognizes certain conditions and warns you accordingly.

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Important safety notes .................... 218
Displays and operation .................... 219
Menus and submenus ...................... 222
Display messages ............................. 237
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster ............................ 264

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Important safety notes

multifunction display. You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not operating safely may cause an accident. For an overview, see the instrument panel illustration (Y page 31).

Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 26).

Important safety notes

G WARNING If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary. G WARNING If the instrument cluster has failed or malfunctioned, you may not recognize function restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident. Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer. The on-board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the

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Displays and operation Instrument cluster

: Speedometer with segments (Y page 220) ; Multifunction display (Y page 221) = Tachometer (Y page 219) ? Coolant temperature (Y page 219) A Fuel gauge

Coolant temperature display G WARNING Opening the hood when the engine is overheated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products. There is a risk of injury. Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and contact the fire department.

! A display message is shown if the coolant

temperature is too high. If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged.

The coolant temperature gauge is in the instrument cluster on the left-hand side (Y page 31). Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

Tachometer ! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as

this could damage the engine.

The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.

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Outside temperature display You should pay special attention to road conditions when temperatures are around freezing point. The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display (Y page 221). Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay.

Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. RCruise control activated (Y page 175): The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.

RDISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 177):

One or two segments in the set speed range light up.

RDISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:

The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.

Operating the on-board computer Overview

: Multifunction display ; Right control panel = Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions

? Back button A Left control panel X To activate the on-board computer: turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.

You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

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Left control panel

RCalls up the menu and menu bar

Press briefly: RScrolls in lists RSelects a submenu or function RIn the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track or a video scene RIn the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects a name or telephone number

Press and hold: RIn the Audio menu: selects the previous/next station or selects an audio track or a video scene using rapid scrolling RIn the Tel (telephone) menu: starts rapid scrolling if the phone book is open

a RConfirms a selection/display message RIn the Tel (telephone) menu: switches to the telephone book and starts dialing the selected number RIn the Audio menu: stops the station search function at the desired station

Right control panel

~ RRejects or ends a call

RExits phone book/redial

memory

6 RMakes or accepts a call

RSwitches to the redial memory

RAdjusts the volume

8 RMute

Back button

% Press briefly:

RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control

System; see the separate operating instructions RHides display messages/calls up the last Trip menu function used

RExits the telephone book/redial

memory

% Press and hold: RCalls up the standard display in the Trip menu

Multifunction display

: Text field ; Menu bar = Drive program (Y page 156) ? Transmission position (Y page 155) A Permanent display: outside temperature

or speed (Y page 230)

X To show menu bar;: press the = or ; button on the steering wheel.

Menu bar ; disappears after a few seconds.

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Text field : shows the selected menu or submenu as well as display messages. The following messages may appear in the multifunction display: Shift recommendation (Y page 161) XjY Active Parking Assist (Y page 196) _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist

¤ ECO start/stop function

(Y page 122)

(Y page 150)

ë HOLD function (Y page 186)

Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu. Operating the on-board computer (Y page 220). Depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, you can call up the following menus: RTrip menu (Y page 222) RNavi menu (navigation instructions) (Y page 224) RAudio menu (Y page 225) RTel menu (telephone) (Y page 226) RDriveAssist menu (assistance) (Y page 227) RServ. menu (Y page 229) RSettings menu (settings) (Y page 229) RAMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 234)

Trip menu Standard display

X Press and hold the % button on the steering wheel until the Trip menu with trip odometer : and odometer ; is shown.

Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset"

Example: trip computer "From Start" : Distance ; Time = Average speed ? Average fuel consumption X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press 9 or : to select From Start or From Reset. The values in the From Start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From Reset submenu are calculated from the last time the submenu was reset (Y page 223). The From Start trip computer is automatically reset when: Rthe ignition has been switched off for more

than four hours.

R999 hours have been exceeded. R9,999 miles have been exceeded.

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The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.

ECO display

Digital speedometer

Example: ECO display X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Select ECO DISPLAY with 9 or :. If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours, the ECO display will be automatically reset. Further information on the ECO display (Y page 170).

Displaying the range and current fuel consumption

X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the

current fuel consumption (not for AMG vehicles) and the approximate range.

The approximate range that can be covered depends on the fuel level and your current driving style. If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle being refueled C instead of the range.

: Shift recommendation (Y page 161) ; Digital speedometer X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the

digital speedometer.

i If the gearshift recommendation is shown at the top of the multifunction display, it is no longer shown at the bottom of the multifunction display.

Resetting values

Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start" X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select the

function that you wish to reset. X Press the a button. X Press the : button to select Yes and press the a button to confirm.

You can reset the values of the following functions: RTrip odometer R"From Start" trip computer R"From Reset" trip computer RECO display

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i When you reset the values in the "ECO display", the values in the trip computer "From start" are likewise reset. When you reset the values in the trip computer "From start", the values in the "ECO display" are likewise reset.

Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information on navigation, see the separate operating instructions. X Switch on COMAND (see the separate

operating instructions). X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Navi menu.

Route guidance not active

: Direction of travel ; Current road

Route guidance active No change of direction announced

: Distance to the destination ; Distance to the next change of direction = Current road ? "Follow the road's course" symbol

Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation

: Road into which the change of direction

leads

; Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

= Change-of-direction symbol When a change of direction is announced, you will see symbol = for the change of direction and distance graphic ;. The distance indicator shortens towards the top of the display as you approach the point of the announced change of direction. Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation

: Road into which the change of direction

leads

; Distance to change of direction and visual

distance display

= New lane during a change of direction ? Uninterrupted lane A Lane recommendation B Change-of-direction symbol On multilane roads, the system can display lane recommendation = for the next change of direction. During the change of direction, additional lanes may be displayed. Lane recommendations are only displayed if the relevant data is available on the digital map.

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Other status indicators of the navigation system RO: you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination. RNew Route... or Calculating Route: calculating a new route ROff Map or Off Road: the vehicle position is outside the area of the digital map (off- map position). RNo Route: no route could be calculated to the selected destination.

i For information on switching waveband

and storing stations; see the separate operating instructions.

i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a

normal radio. For more information on satellite radio operation, see the separate operating instructions.

Operating an audio player or audio media

Audio menu Selecting a radio station

: Waveband ; Station frequency with memory position i Station ; is displayed with the station frequency or station name. The memory position is only displayed along with station ; if this has been stored.

X Switch on the audio system or COMAND

and select Radio; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select a stored station: briefly press

the 9 or : button.

X To select a station from the station

list: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.

If no station list is received: X To select a station using the station search: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.

Example: CD/DVD changer display : Current title Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle. X Switch on COMAND and activate audio CD/DVD mode or MP3 mode; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select the next/previous track: briefly press the 9 or : button. X To select a track from the track list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9 or : button until desired track : has been reached. If you press and hold 9 or :, the rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all audio drives or data carriers support this function.

If track information is stored on the audio device or medium, the multifunction display will show the number and title of the track. The current track does not appear in audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external audio source connected).

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Video DVD operation

Example: CD/DVD changer display : Current scene X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD;

see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu. X To select the next/previous scene: briefly press the 9 or : button.

X To select a scene from the scene list

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9 or : button until desired scene : has been reached.

Telephone menu Introduction G WARNING If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

When telephoning, you must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving. X Switch on the mobile phone (see the

separate operating instructions).

X Switch on COMAND (see the separate

operating instructions).

X Establish a Bluetooth® connection to COMAND; see the separate operating instructions. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. You will see one of the following display messages in the multifunction display: RPhone READY or the name of the network provider: the mobile phone has found a network and is ready to receive. RPhone No Service: there is no network available or the mobile phone is searching for a network.

Accepting a call

Example: incoming call X Press the 6 button on the steering

wheel to accept an incoming call. If someone calls you when you are in the Tel menu, a display message appears in the multifunction display. You can accept a call even if you are not in the Tel menu. Rejecting or ending a call X Press the ~ button on the steering

wheel. You can end or reject a call even if you are not in the Tel menu. Dialing a number from the phone book X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 9, : or a button to

switch to the phone book.

X Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name.

or X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold the 9 or : button for longer than one second. Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list.

X If only one telephone number is stored for a name: press the 6 or a button to start dialing.

or X If there is more than one number for a particular name: press the 6 or a button to display the numbers.

X Press the 9 or : button to select the

number you want to dial.

X Press the 6 or a button to start

dialing.

or X To exit the telephone book: press the

~ or % button.

Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialed in the redial memory. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Tel menu. X Press the 6 button to switch to the

redial memory.

X Press the 9 or : button to select the

desired name or number.

X Press the 6 or a button to start

dialing.

or X To exit the redial memory: press the

~ or % button.

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Assistance menu Introduction

In the DriveAssist menu, you have the following options: RDisplaying the assistance graphic

(Y page 227)

RActivating/deactivating

ESP®(Y page 227)

RActivating/deactivating PRE-SAFE® Brake

(Y page 228)

RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION

ASSIST (Y page 228)

RActivating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 228)

RActivating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 229)

Displaying the assistance graphic X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Assist. Graphic. X Press the a button.

The DISTRONIC PLUS assistance graphic appears in the multifunction display (Y page 184).

Deactivating/activating ESP® i Observe the "Important safety notes"

section in the description of ESP (Y page 68).

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G WARNING If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® no longer stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. Only deactivate ESP® in the situations described in the following.

It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the following situations: Rwhen using snow chains Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel Activating/deactivating ESP® on AMG vehicles (Y page 70). For further information about ESP®, see (Y page 68). X Start the engine. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select ESP. X Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

X To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

ESP® is deactivated if the å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continuously when the engine is running. If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP® is not available due to a malfunction. Observe the information on warning lamps (Y page 269). Observe the information on display messages (Y page 238).

Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE® Brake PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select PRE-SAFE Brake. X Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

X To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

When PRE-SAFE® Brake is deactivated, the assistance graphic shows the æ symbol in the multifunction display. For more information on PRE-SAFE® Brake, see (Y page 72).

Activating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press 9 or : to select Attention Assist. X Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

X To activate/deactivate: press the a

button again.

When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the À symbol and OFF appear in the multifunction display in the assistance display when the engine is running. For further information about ATTENTION ASSIST, see (Y page 203).

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Blind Spot Asst.

X Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed.

X To activate/deactivate: press the a button again. If the Blind Spot Assist Sensors Deactivated or Act. Blind Spot Asst. Sensors Deactivated message appears, the radar sensor system is deactivated. X Switch on the radar sensor system

(Y page 232).

For further information about Blind Spot Assist, see (Y page 207). For further information about Active Blind Spot Assist, see (Y page 211).

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist X Press = or ; on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press the 9 or : button to select Lane Keep. Asst. X Press the a button.

The current selection is displayed. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to set Off, Standard or Adaptive. X Press the a button to save the setting. For further information about Lane Keeping Assist, see (Y page 209). For further information about Active Lane Keeping Assist, see (Y page 214).

Maintenance menu

In the Serv. menu, you have the following options:

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RCalling up display messages in message

memory (Y page 237)

RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning

system (Y page 342)

RChecking the tire pressure electronically

RCalling up the service due date

(Y page 342)

(Y page 310)

Settings menu Introduction

In the Sett. menu, you have the following options: RChanging the instrument cluster settings

RChanging the light settings (Y page 230) RChanging the vehicle settings

RChanging the convenience settings

RRestoring the factory settings

(Y page 229)

(Y page 232)

(Y page 233)

(Y page 234)

Instrument cluster Selecting the unit of measurement for distance The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display.

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You can determine whether the multifunction display shows some messages in miles or kilometers. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Inst. Cluster submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function. You will see the selected setting: km or miles. X Press the a button to save the setting. The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to: Rthe digital speedometer in the Trip menu Rodometer and the trip odometer Rtrip computer Rcurrent consumption and the range Rthe navigation instructions in the Navi menu

Rcruise control RDISTRONIC PLUS RASSYST PLUS service interval display Selecting the permanent display function You can determine whether the multifunction display permanently shows your speed or the outside temperature. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Inst. Cluster submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Permanent Display: function. You will see the selected setting Outside Temperature or Speedometer [km/h] (USA)/Speedometer [mph] (Canada). X Press the a button to save the setting.

i The speed is shown in km/h (USA)/mph

(Canada).

Lights Setting the brightness of the instrument cluster lighting and switches The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the displays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the Brightness Display/Switches: function. X Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Sett. menu. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Lights submenu. X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to select the Brightness Display/Switches: function. You will see the selected setting.

X Press a to confirm. X Press the : or 9 button to adjust the brightness to any level from Level 1 to Level 5 (bright). X Press the a or % button to save the