2007 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

button from starter switch.

왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

왘 Repeat the starting procedure

(컄 page 378).

If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: 왘 Call Roadside Assistance. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

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The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 660). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: 왘 Call Roadside Assistance. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Driving off

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever can now be used.

왘 Shift automatic transmission to D or R.

i Wait for the gear selection process to com- plete before setting the vehicle in motion.

i Shifting from gear position P to position R, N, or D is only possible with the brake pedal de- pressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved, but the park- ing pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal. The electronic parking brake is auto- matically released (컄 page 384). The red brake warning lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Controls in detail Driving and parking

! If you hear a warning signal, the red indica- tor lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster flashes and the mes- sage “Please release parking brake” appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you are driving with the electronic parking brake en- gaged, or you are carrying out an emergency brake application with the electronic parking brake. Release the electronic parking brake (컄 page 384).

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic door lock feature can be deacti- vated (컄 page 238). You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

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컄컄

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control.

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le- ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high- er than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel- erate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

! Shift the automatic transmission to P or R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission.

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! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the en- gine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake wear and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

For more information, see “Driving instruc- tions” (컄 page 499).

Turn signals

Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 왘 Press the combination switch in the

direction of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes (컄 page 30).

The combination switch resets automati- cally after major steering wheel move- ments.

i To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corre- sponding turn signals will flash three times.

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op-

erating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the en- gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool off.

왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-

ant if necessary (컄 page 518).

i Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning message in the multifunction display (컄 page 580).

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In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-

cumstances.

왘 Move away from vehicle. 왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be de- termined: 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mount: 왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

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Parking

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering systems. In this case, it is impor- tant to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

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Warning!

Electronic parking brake

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the electronic parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of position P, ei- ther of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay, or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re- sult of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Engage electronic parking brake. 앫 Shift the automatic transmission to P. 앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheels towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch

position 0 and remove, or press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (컄 page 337).

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle when leaving.

Warning!

Getting out of your vehicle with the automat- ic transmission not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not pre- vent your vehicle from moving, possibly hit- ting people or objects.

Always engage the electronic parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (컄 page 378). When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.

1 Handle for electronic parking brake

Manually releasing electronic parking brake 왘 Pull handle 1.

The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instru- ment cluster goes out.

You cannot release the electronic parking brake until the ignition is switched on.

Controls in detail Driving and parking

Automatically releasing electronic parking brake Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake is automatically released when: 앫 The engine is running. 앫 Transmission is in position D or R. 앫 The hood is closed. 앫 You have fastened your seat belt. 앫 You step on the accelerator pedal. If gear R is engaged, the trunk must be closed.

i If you have not fastened your seat belt, the following conditions must be met in order for the electronic parking brake to be automatically re- leased: 앫 The driver’s door is closed. 앫 You must move the gear selector out of P po-

sition or drive faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).

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Manually engaging electronic parking brake 왘 Press handle 1.

The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instru- ment cluster comes on.

i You can also engage the electronic parking brake when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.

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Automatically engaging electronic park- ing brake* Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake is automatically engaged when DISTRONIC Plus* (컄 page 411) brings your vehicle to a standstill and at least one of the following conditions is met: 앫 The engine is switched off. 앫 The driver’s door is opened and the seat belt is not inserted in the belt buckle.

앫 The hood is released. 앫 The trunk lid is open while gear R is en-

gaged.

앫 The vehicle is parked for an extended

period.

The red indicator lamp 0 in the instru- ment cluster comes on.

i In addition to the electronic parking brake, park position P can be automatically engaged.

Emergency braking with electronic parking brake In an emergency situation, you can also brake your vehicle while driving by using the electronic parking brake. 왘 While driving, press handle for elec- tronic parking brake (컄 page 384).

i Your vehicle will be braked for as long as you press and hold the switch for the electronic park- ing brake. The longer you keep the electronic parking brake pressed, the more strongly your vehicle will be braked. This method occurs on all 4 wheels, not just the rear wheels.

During the braking procedure, the red indi- cator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) flashes in the instrument cluster, the message “Please release park- ing brake” appears on the multifunction display and you will hear a warning tone. Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop the electronic parking brake will engage.

! Observe instructions 앫 when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash (컄 page 557)

앫 when towing the vehicle (컄 page 663)

Turning off the engine

i If the engine cannot be turned off as de- scribed, see “Emergency engine shut-down” (컄 page 670). 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to P

(컄 page 393).

Warning!

Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the en- gine not running, there is no power assis- tance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is nec- essary to brake and steer the vehicle.

Controls in detail Driving and parking

Turning off with SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 (컄 page 336) and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.

! If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch or

앫 open a door the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N.

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i If you drive through an automatic conveyor type car wash, you can switch on the ignition with the KEYLESS-GO button and engage gear N or insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.

If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and can- not turn it off as described above: 왘 Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (컄 page 336).

Releasing seat belts

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(컄 page 361). Allow the retractor to completely re- wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.

! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim pan- el. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Controls in detail Driving and parking

Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button (컄 page 337) to turn off the en- gine. With the driver’s door closed, the start- er switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (컄 page 336).

i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button for approximately 3 seconds.

! If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s or passenger door, the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N.

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왔 Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking” (컄 page 378). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program.

i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature.

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Warning!

Gear selector lever

Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

The gear selector lever is located on the right of the steering column.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

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i The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the instrument cluster (컄 page 393).

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans- mission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

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Shifting from P to N Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

왘 Move gear selector lever up or down to

resistance point to select neutral position N.

i The gear selector lever returns to its original position.

Shifting from N to R or from N to D 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed. 왘 Move gear selector lever up past the

resistance point to select reverse gear R.

or 왘 Move gear selector down past the

resistance point to select drive position D.

i The gear selector lever returns to its original position. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal

to drive off when it is safe to do so.

i When driving off, the electronic parking brake is released automatically (컄 page 384).

Shifting from P to R 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed. 왘 Move gear selector lever up past the

Shifting from P to D 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

왘 Move gear selector lever down past the

resistance point to select reverse gear R.

resistance point to select drive position D.

i The gear selector lever returns to its original position. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal

to drive off when it is safe to do so.

i The gear selector lever returns to its original position. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal

to drive off when it is safe to do so.

i When driving off, the electronic parking brake is released automatically (컄 page 384).

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Shifting from D, R, or N to P If you want to select park position P with the transmission being in drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

왘 Press the handle for electronic parking

brake (컄 page 384).

왘 Press button on gear selector lever in direction of arrow (컄 page 389) to se- lect park position P.

왘 Release the brake pedal.

i When driving off, the electronic parking brake is released automatically (컄 page 384). ! Shift the automatic transmission directly from drive position D to reverse gear R, from reverse gear R to drive position D or directly to park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged. When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, see “Rocking the vehicle” (컄 page 397).

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Shifting procedure

The automatic transmission selects indi- vidual gears automatically, depending on: 앫 drive position D (컄 page 393) with

gear ranges (컄 page 398)

앫 the selected program mode (C/S)

(컄 page 399)

앫 the position of the accelerator pedal

(컄 page 396)

앫 the vehicle speed

! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the op- erating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. With drive position D selected, you can use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons (컄 page 400) to influence trans- mission shifting by: 앫 limiting the gear range 앫 changing gears manually

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Shifting from D or R to N If you want to select neutral position N with the transmission being in drive position D or reverse gear R: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

왘 Press the handle for electronic parking

brake (컄 page 384).

i When the vehicle needs to be moved with the engine switched off and the transmission set to neutral position N ((컄 page 393), do not press the handle for electronic parking brake. 왘 Move gear selector lever up to resis-

tance point when in drive position D or down to resistance point when in reverse gear R to select neutral position N.

왘 Release the brake pedal.

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Transmission positions

The current transmission position appears in the instrument cluster.

1 Current transmission position

! If the current transmission position does not appear in the instrument cluster due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desired position by carefully driving off with the transmission in drive position D and program mode S (컄 page 399) selected. Do not limit the gear range.

Effect

ì Park position

Shift into park position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehi- cle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the elec- tronic parking brake in addition to shifting into park position P to secure the vehicle. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P. 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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! SmartKey: If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch or

앫 open a door the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N.

! KEYLESS-GO*: If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s or pas- senger door, the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N.

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! DISTRONIC Plus*: The transmission will shift to park position P automatically, only when DISTRONIC Plus brings your vehicle to a standstill, and when it meets at least one of the following conditions at the same time: 앫 the engine is turned off 앫 the driver’s or passenger door opens and the

seat belt is not engaged in the buckle

In addition to shifting to park position P, the electronic parking brake will be engaged auto- matically.

i Make it a practice to always shift into park position P before turning off the engine and 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch or

앫 open a door or when using KEYLESS-GO*, before turning off the engine with the start/stop button and open- ing the driver’s or passenger door.

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Effect

í Reverse gear

Shift into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped.

ë Neutral

No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the trans- mission, never shift into neutral position N while driving. If the ESP® is deactivated or malfunctioning: Shift into neutral position N only if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.

! If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button, the transmission will shift to neutral position N automatically.

If you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash or when towing the vehicle, observe the following instructions.

Warning!

When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill and the

왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to

Warning!

ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N.

왘 If engaged, manually release the

electronic parking brake (컄 page 385).

왘 Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress

the brake pedal and keep it pressed.

왘 With the ignition switched on shift the

automatic transmission to park position P.

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch (컄 page 337).

왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

into the starter switch. 왘 Switch on the ignition.

neutral position N.

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 If engaged, manually release the

electronic parking brake (컄 page 385).

왘 Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch.

! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason in neutral position N can result in trans- mission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Effect ê Drive

The transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.

Getting out of your vehicle without shifting into park position P is dangerous. Also, park position P alone is not intended to or capa- ble of preventing your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.

Always engage the electronic parking brake (컄 page 384) in addition to shifting to park position P.

When parked on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

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Warning!

Driving tips

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle More throttle

Earlier upshifting Later upshifting

Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of

resistance. Depending on the engine speed the transmission shifts into a lower gear.

왘 Ease on the accelerator when you have

reached the desired speed. The transmission shifts up again.

Stopping When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: 왘 Leave the transmission in gear. 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake. When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and/or on a hill: 왘 Engage the electronic parking brake. 왘 Shift into park position P.

Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a parking space: 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually

releasing the brakes.

왘 Accelerate gently. 왘 Never abruptly step on the accelerator.

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Hill start assist system

Warning!

The hill start assist system is not designed to function as a electronic parking brake and does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline.

Always engage the electronic parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P.

The hill start assist system is inactive 앫 when starting off on a level road or

downhill grades

앫 with the transmission in neutral

position N

앫 with the electronic parking brake en-

gaged

앫 if the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

On uphill grades with a gradient angle of more than 5°, the hill start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake sys- tem for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal.

Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. The engine control system of this vehicle electronically limits shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift between drive position D and reverse gear R, move the gear selector lever past the resistance point up or down.

Working on the vehicle

Warning!

When working on the vehicle, engage the electronic parking brake and shift to park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away.

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Gear ranges

With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S (컄 page 399), you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. You can limit the gear range by pressing the left gearshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the right gear- shift button on the steering wheel gearshift control (컄 page 400).

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The selected gear range appears in the in- strument cluster.

1 Current gear range

Effect

ï The transmission shifts through

sixth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only).

î The transmission shifts through

fifth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only).

é The transmission shifts through

fourth gear only.

Effect

è The transmission shifts through

third gear only. With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. ç The transmission shifts through

second gear only. Allows the use of engine’s braking power when driving: 앫 on steep downgrades 앫 in mountainous regions 앫 under extreme operating

conditions

æ The transmission operates in

first gear only. For maximum use of engine’s braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.

The selected program mode appears in the instrument cluster.

Automatic shift program

The program mode selector switch is used to adjust 앫 shift program 앫 suspension tuning of ABC (컄 page 429) 앫 engine control

1 Current program mode

! Never change the program mode when the automatic transmission is out of park position P. This could result in a change of driving character- istics for which you may not be prepared.

i The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted.

Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport

For comfort driving For standard driving

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왘 Press the program mode selector

switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the instrument cluster. Select C for comfort driving: 앫 The vehicle starts out in second

gear (both forward and reverse) for gentler starts. This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected.

앫 Traction and driving stability are

improved on icy roads.

앫 Upshifts occur earlier even when

you give more gas. The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Select S for standard driving: 앫 The vehicle starts out in first gear. 앫 Upshifts occur later.

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Steering wheel gearshift control

With drive position D selected, you can limit or extend the gear range.

! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the op- erating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Limiting gear range

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

왘 Briefly press left shift button 1.

The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmis- sion (컄 page 398).

i To avoid overrevving the engine when down- shifting, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s max. speed would be ex- ceeded.

Gearshift control buttons 1 Left shift button: limiting gear range 2 Right shift button: extending gear

range

i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift control buttons when the transmission in position P, N or R.

Extending gear range 왘 Briefly press right shift button 2.

Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold right shift button 2

Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode)

Controls in detail Automatic transmission

The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmis- sion.

i If you press on the accelerator when the en- gine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.

until the indicator for the current gear range disappears from the instrument cluster (컄 page 398). The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D.

Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold left shift button 1. The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.

If vehicle acceleration becomes less re- sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in limp-home (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be selected. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location. 왘 Shift to park position P. 왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 Wait at least 10 seconds before

restarting.

왘 Restart the engine. 왘 Shift to drive position D (for second

gear) or reverse gear R.

왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

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Controls in detail Instrument cluster

A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual (컄 page 30). The instrument cluster is activated when you: 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition (컄 page 336) 앫 switch on the exterior lamps The language setting for the multifunction display can be changed via COMAND (컄 page 81).

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Warning!

Adjusting instrument cluster display il- lumination

No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- play is inoperative.

As a result, you will not be able to see infor- mation about your driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature, warning/ indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes- sages or the failure of any systems. Driving characteristics may be impaired.

If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. i The instrument cluster illumination is

1 Knob

dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am- bient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps. 왘 Brightening illumination: Turn

knob 1 clockwise.

왘 Dimming illumination: Turn knob 1

counterclockwise.

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! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display (컄 page 610). The engine should not be operated with the cool- ant temperature above 248°F (120°C), i.e. in the red zone of the coolant temperature gauge. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- ited Warranty.

i During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C), i.e. close to the red zone of the temperature gauge.

Tachometer

The red marking on the tachometer de- notes excessive engine speed.

! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran- ty.

To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge is on the left side in the instrument cluster (컄 page 30).

Warning!

앫 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam com- ing from it.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

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Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature indicator is on the bottom left-hand side of the instru- ment cluster (컄 page 30).

Warning!

The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. There- fore, the accuracy of the displayed temper- ature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs, etc.). When moving the vehicle into colder ambi- ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed. A delay also occurs when ambient temper- atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving.

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the instrument cluster (컄 page 30). Once the fuel level has fallen below the reserve mark, the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on (컄 page 573).

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Cruise control

The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. The use of the cruise control is recom- mended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. You can set or resume the cruise control at any speed over 20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever.

왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control (컄 page 405) and

DISTRONIC Plus*(컄 page 411), with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed.

앫 ABC (컄 page 429) adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics automati- cally and control the vehicle level.

앫 Parktronic* (컄 page 431) and

Park Assist* (컄 page 435), which serve as a parking assistant.

앫 Dynamic Rear View Monitor*

(컄 page 439) is an electronic and visual parking aid.

앫 Night View Assist* (컄 page 446) illumi-

nates the road with infrared light in addition to the normal headlamps. For information on the ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, BAS Plus*, EBP, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® Brake*, see “Driving safety systems” (컄 page 64).

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Warning!

The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic, and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. 앫 The use of the cruise control can be dan- gerous on winding roads or in heavy traf- fic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

앫 The use of the cruise control can be dan- gerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

앫 Deactivate the cruise control when

driving in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be oper- ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ- ously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

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Warning!

The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal depresses when the cruise con- trol engages the brakes.

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times, in- cluding the area under the brake pedal. Ob- jects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the cruise control system.

Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

Keep in mind that the cruise control is a con- venience system designed to assist the driv- er during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the ve- hicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

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Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). In the following cases you cannot activate the cruise control: 앫 when you brake 앫 the vehicle is secured with the elec-

tronic parking brake

앫 when the automatic transmission is set

to position P, R, or N

앫 when ESP® is switched off

i The vehicle speed displayed in the speedom- eter can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

1 Setting current or higher speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)

3 Cancel cruise control 4 Activating cruise control or resuming to

last set speed

i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s brak- ing system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will down- shift automatically.

Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2. The current speed is set.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal. The cruise control is activated. 앫 The current set speed appears in

the multifunction display for ap- proximately 5 seconds.

앫 The corresponding speedometer

segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed in the multifunction display are illumi- nated.

앫 The set speed is shown by a triangle

in the speedometer.

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Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: 왘 Step on the brake pedal.

The cruise control is canceled. The last set speed is stored for later use.

or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 3. The cruise control is canceled. The last set speed is stored for later use.

i The last stored set speed is deleted when the engine is turned off.

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i The cruise control switches off automatical- ly when 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 the vehicle is secured with the electronic

parking brake In this case, the cruise control speed seg- ments in the multifunction display will go out and no warning sounds.

앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is in operation or switched off with

the ESP® switch (컄 page 71)

앫 you set the automatic transmission to N

while driving The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display will go out and an acoustic warning sounds.

Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear.

! Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control. Howev- er, the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast when the vehi- cle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).

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Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set speed value is increased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to

the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 406).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief accel- eration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.

Setting a higher speed

Warning!

If you increase the set speed, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the ve- hicle has reached the set speed.

Increase the set speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unex- pected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

You can increase the set speed in two ways.

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i The set speed value is increased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 406).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will ac- celerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

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Setting a lower speed

Warning!

If you decrease the set speed, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the ve- hicle has reached the set speed.

Decelerate the set speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unex- pected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set speed value is decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resis- tance point. 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 406).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

You can reduce the set speed in two ways.

i When you use the cruise control lever to de- celerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

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Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)

i The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the re- sistance point. 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever

down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 406).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will de- celerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Warning!

The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 4 (컄 page 406). The cruise control resumes to the last set speed, or if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal. The last set speed appears in the multi- function display for approximately 5 seconds, and the corresponding speedometer segments from the se- lected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated.

i The last stored set speed is deleted when the engine is turned off.

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When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not registered in Canada, you must switch off the radar sensor system* (컄 page 272). Canadian law does not permit the use of the radar sensor system* (컄 page 272) for vehicles from outside of Canada. When you switch off the radar sensor system*, the following functions are deactivated: 앫 BAS Plus* (컄 page 67) 앫 DISTRONIC Plus 앫 Park Assist* (컄 page 435) 앫 PRE-SAFE® Brake* (컄 page 73)

DISTRONIC Plus*

When activated, the DISTRONIC Plus adap- tive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways. 앫 If the DISTRONIC Plus distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle direct- ly ahead, your vehicle speed will be re- duced so that you follow that vehicle at your preset following distance.

앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead of you, DISTRONIC Plus will function in the same way as standard cruise con- trol (컄 page 405).

DISTRONIC Plus functions within a speed range of 0 to 120 mph (Canada: 0 to 200 km/h).

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Warning!

DISTRONIC Plus is a convenience system. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make the cruise control more ef- fective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, re- place the need for extreme care. The re- sponsibility for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most importantly brake operation to assure safe stopping distance, always remains with the driver.

DISTRONIC Plus cannot take street and traf- fic conditions into account.

Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by DISTRONIC Plus. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings.

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Warning!

Warning!

DISTRONIC Plus adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to pedestrians or stationary objects, nor does it recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout or the movement of vehicles ahead. DISTRONIC Plus can only apply a maximum of 40% of the vehicle’s braking power.

DISTRONIC Plus may not detect narrow ve- hicles possibly driving in front of you, such as motorcycles and vehicles driving in an offset formation.

It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic con- ditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle.

High-frequency sources such as toll sta- tions, speed measuring systems etc. can cause the DISTRONIC Plus system to tem- porarily cease functioning.

DISTRONIC Plus requires familiarity with its operational characteristics. We strongly rec- ommend that you review the following infor- mation carefully before operating the system.

Warning!

DISTRONIC Plus cannot take street and traf- fic conditions into account. Only use DISTRONIC Plus if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed.

Warning!

Use of DISTRONIC Plus can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire trac- tion can result in wheel spin and loss of con- trol.

DISTRONIC Plus does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions. Do not use DISTRONIC Plus during conditions of fog and heavy rain, snow or sleet.

Warning!

DISTRONIC Plus cannot take weather condi- tions into account. Switch off DISTRONIC Plus or do not turn it on if: 앫 roads are slippery or covered with snow

or ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid.

앫 the sensor is dirty or visibility is

diminished due to snow, rain or fog. The distance control could be impaired.

Always pay attention to traffic conditions even while DISTRONIC Plus is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late and could cause an accident resulting in person- al or fatal injury to you or others.

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Switch off DISTRONIC Plus: 앫 when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane

앫 when entering a turn lane or highway off

ramp

앫 in complex driving situations, such as in

highway construction zones

In these situations, DISTRONIC Plus will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated.

DISTRONIC Plus is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set distance from moving objects in front of it.

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i Do not use DISTRONIC Plus if you are driv- ing on a road with steep uphill or downhill slopes.

i Due to its radar-emitting nature DISTRONIC Plus may have an appearance similar to a radar detector to law enforcement officials. You may want to refer to this section of your Operator’s Manual when asked.

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. Removal, tampering, or altering of the de- vice 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.

Warning!

The “Resume” function should only be oper- ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ- ously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

Warning!

Close attention to road and traffic condi- tions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not DISTRONIC Plus is activated.

Use of DISTRONIC Plus can be dangerous on winding roads as conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed.

DISTRONIC Plus may not react to stationary objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehi- cle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). DISTRONIC Plus will also not respond to on- coming vehicles.

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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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, 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.

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DISTRONIC Plus displays in multifunc- tion display

1 Speed of the vehicle ahead 2 Set speed 3 Distance warning lamp If DISTRONIC Plus is activated, the marker 2 indicates the set speed.

i The vehicle speed displayed on the speed- ometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the DISTRONIC Plus system.

When DISTRONIC Plus detects a vehicle driving ahead of you, the ring on the speed- ometer dial comes on between the speed of the vehicle ahead of you and set speed 2. If DISTRONIC Plus calculates that there is a danger of collision: 앫 The distance warning lamp l in the

instrument cluster comes on.

앫 An intermittent warning sounds. 왘 Immediately apply the brake to avoid a

collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. See the follow- ing warning note. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again established.

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Warning!

Warning!

Warning!

If you do not receive visual or acoustic warn- ing signals during a critical traffic situation, DISTRONIC Plus has either not recognized the collision risk, has been deactivated, or is malfunctioning.

Remember, whether or not DISTRONIC Plus is operating, it is ultimately always the driv- ers responsibility to apply the brakes in or- der to control the vehicle and avoid a collision.

An intermittent warning sounds and the dis- tance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster is illuminated if the DISTRONIC Plus system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that DISTRONIC Plus will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision.

Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle. The warning sound is intended as a final caution that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially danger- ous situation. Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking. This will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact being avoid- ed.

Tailgating increases the risk of an accident.

DISTRONIC Plus brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 13 ft/s2. This corresponds to about 40% of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle.

You must also apply the brakes yourself to avoid a collision. DISTRONIC Plus brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the set speed. The brake pedal is automatically applied as this happens which results in the brake pedal moving.

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times, in- cluding the area under the brake pedal. Ob- jects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the DISTRONIC Plus system.

Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

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Displaying the distance graphic In the “Assistance” menu under “Distance display” you see the current settings for DISTRONIC Plus. The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether DISTRONIC Plus is activated or deactivated.

i For activating or deactivating the DISTRONIC Plus system, see “Activating DISTRONIC Plus” (컄 page 417) or “Deactivating DISTRONIC Plus” (컄 page 423).

i The menu overview can be found on (컄 page 258). 왘 Press ( or & to select the

“Assistance” menu.

왘 Press % or $ to select the

“Distance display” function.

왘 Press #.

The DISTRONIC Plus distance graphic appears and you will see one of the fol- lowing displays on the multifunction display.

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DISTRONIC Plus activated When you turn DISTRONIC Plus on, you will see the set speed in the multifunction dis- play for about 5 seconds. You then see the following display in the multifunction dis- play.

DISTRONIC Plus deactivated If DISTRONIC Plus is deactivated, the stan- dard display of DISTRONIC Plus appears in the multifunction display.

1 DISTRONIC Plus activated 2 Your vehicle 3 Preset distance threshold to the

preceding vehicle

4 Preceding vehicle, if detected

1 Preceding vehicle, if detected 2 Actual distance to the preceding

vehicle

3 Preset distance threshold to the

preceding vehicle

4 Your vehicle

DISTRONIC Plus lever The DISTRONIC Plus system is operated by means of the DISTRONIC Plus lever.

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Warning!

When DISTRONIC Plus is braking, the brake pedal is retracted (i.e. depressed automati- cally). The pedals’ range of motion must not be impeded by any obstacles: 앫 Do not place any objects in the footwell. 앫 Make sure that the floor mats and car-

pets are securely in place.

앫 Do not rest your foot underneath the brake pedal, as it could otherwise be trapped.

You could otherwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others.

Warning!

When DISTRONIC Plus is switched on, the vehicle can be braked. You should therefore switch off DISTRONIC Plus if the vehicle must be towed.

1 Setting current or higher speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)

3 Canceling DISTRONIC Plus 4 Activating DISTRONIC Plus or resum-

ing to last set speed

5 Setting target distance

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You can activate DISTRONIC Plus when: 앫 you are driving slower than 20 mph (30 km/h) and DISTRONIC Plus has detected a vehicle ahead of you 앫 you are driving above 20 mph

(30 km/h)

i The maximum speed you can set is 120 mph (Canada: 200 km/h).

If DISTRONIC Plus has not been activated after pressing the DISTRONIC Plus lever, you will see the message: “DISTRONIC PLUS- - -” in the multifunction display.

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Switching on while driving 왘 Tap DISTRONIC Plus lever up 1 or down 2 until desired speed is set.