2010 Mercedes-benz CLS Class Owners Manual

If vehicle acceleration becomes less responsive or sluggish or the automatic transmission no longer shifts, the automatic transmission is most likely operating in limp- home (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear R can be selected. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. X Shift the automatic transmission into park

position P.

X Turn off the engine. X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. X Restart the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R.

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

Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (Y page 28).

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G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside temperature Rwarning/indicator lamps Rmalfunction/warning messages Rfailure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center as soon as possible.

: Reset button For information on changing the instrument cluster settings, e.g. the language, see (Y page 119).

Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen a front door Rswitch on the ignition Rpress reset button : Rswitch on the exterior lamps

Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination X To brighten illumination: Turn reset

button : clockwise until the desired level of illumination is reached.

X To dim illumination: Turn reset

button : counterclockwise until the desired level of illumination is reached. i The instrument cluster illumination is

dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.

Coolant temperature indicator G Warning! 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. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming 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. During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop- and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡ (120†). ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display and the red coolant temperature warning lamp ? in the instrument cluster comes on. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Resetting trip odometer X Make sure you are viewing the standard display (Y page 112) in the multifunction display.

X Press and hold the reset button in the

instrument cluster (Y page 108) until the trip odometer is reset.

Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer (Y page 28) denotes 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 Warranty.

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

Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 1. The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more. G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the

7 AMG vehicles only.

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driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. The control system relays information to the multifunction display.

Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

: Multifunction display ; Press button

to select submenus in the Settings menu to set values to operate the RACETIMER7
to set the volume

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Press button 6 to answer a call

to dial8
to redial

~ to end a call

to reject an incoming call

= Press button

to select next or previous menu

Press button briefly

to move within a menu Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station Within Telephone menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or number

Press and hold button

Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track with quick search or to select previous or next station in station list or wave band Within Telephone menu to start the quick search in the phone book

Depending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunction display is arranged in menus and accompanying functions and submenus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD operations under Audio/DVD menu, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle.

8 Function only available in telephone menu.

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It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. X Press button V or U repeatedly to

pass through each menu one after the other.

X Press button * or & repeatedly to pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu. In the Settings menu, instead of functions, you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For instructions on using these submenus, see “Settings menu” (Y page 118). The number of menus available in the system depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.

Multifunction display

: Outside temperature indicator ; Trip odometer = Automatic transmission program mode

indicator

? Transmission position/gear range

indicator

A Main odometer For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus and submenus” (Y page 112).

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Menus and submenus

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i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the multifunction display. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.

Function

: Standard display menu

(Y page 112)

; AMG9 menu (Y page 113) = Audio/DVD menu (Y page 116) ? Navigation menu (Y page 117) A Distronic menu (Y page 117) B Vehicle status message

memory10 menu (Y page 117) C Settings menu (Y page 118)

Function

D Trip computer menu (Y page 124) E Telephone menu (Y page 125)

Standard display menu You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the standard display (Y page 120).

Standard display : Basic display with outside temperature ; Trip odometer

9 AMG vehicles only. 10 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.

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X If you see another display, press button

V or U repeatedly until the standard display appears.

X Press button & or * to select the functions in the Standard display menu.

The following functions are available: RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning

system (Y page 187) (Canada only)

RRestarting the TPMS (Y page 189) (USA

only)

RChecking tire inflation pressure with the Advanced TPMS (Y page 190) (Canada only)

RCalling up digital speedometer or outside

temperature (Y page 113)

RCalling up maintenance service indicator

display (Y page 215)

Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature Depending on the chosen setting for the standard display (Y page 120) you can call up the other display here. G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

X Press button & or * repeatedly until

the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the multifunction display.

: Basic display with digital speedometer ; Status line display with outside

temperature

= Trip odometer You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the status line display (Y page 120).

AMG menu This function is only available in AMG vehicles. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged : as well as the engine oil temperature ;. The engine oil temperature flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 80†. During this time, avoid driving at full engine speed. If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the manual shift program, the menu will be shown in red. In addition, you will see UP next to gear indicator : as a reminder to upshift.

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Use buttons & or * to select the following functions in the AMG menu: RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 114) RRACETIMER (Y page 114) ROverall analysis (Y page 115) RLap analysis (Y page 115)

Vehicle supply voltage X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the vehicle supply voltage appears in the multifunction display.

: Gear indicator ; Vehicle supply voltage indicator

RACETIMER G Warning! The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances. The driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed limits. The RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the

RACETIMER appears in the multifunction display.

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: Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Lap number You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 (Y page 76). While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons W or X. X Starting: Press button W. X Displaying intermediate time: Press button X while the timer is running. The intermediate time is shown for 5 seconds.

X Stopping: Press button W. When you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 76) or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the engine and do not open the driver’s door, the RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed when you press button W after switching the ignition back on or restarting the engine. Saving lap time and starting a new lap You can save up to nine laps. X Press button X while the timer is

running. The intermediate time will be shown for 5 seconds.

X Press button X within 5 seconds.

The intermediate time shown will be saved as a lap time. The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap. The new lap begins to be timed as soon as the intermediate time is called up.

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: Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Best lap time ? Lap number Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

X Press button X.

The lap time is reset to “0”.

Deleting all laps It is not possible to delete a single saved lap. When you turn off the engine, the RACETIMER will be reset to “0” after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted. X Press button W while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

: Overall analysis of RACETIMER ; Overall driving time = Maximum speed ? Overall distance driven A Average speed

Lap analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the lap

analysis appears in the multifunction display.

Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol :.

X Press the reset button in the instrument

cluster twice (Y page 109).

X Press button W.

The timer starts. The saved laps are deleted.

Overall analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & repeatedly until the

overall analysis appears in the multifunction display.

: Lap number ; Lap time = Maximum speed during lap ? Lap length A Average speed during lap X Press button & or * to see other lap

analyses.

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Audio/DVD menu The functions in the Audio/DVD menu operate the audio or video equipment which you have currently switched on. The following functions are available: RSelecting radio station (Y page 116) ROperating audio devices/audio media

(Y page 116)

ROperating video DVD (Y page 117) If no audio equipment is currently switched on, the message AUDIO Off appears in the multifunction display.

Selecting radio station i The SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated

as a radio application. Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. For more information, refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Switch on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.

Example illustration : Wave band setting ; Station frequency

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X Selecting next or previous stored

station: Press button * or & briefly to select a stored station.

X Selecting next or previous station in the station list: Press and hold button * or & to select a station.

X Selecting next or previous station in

wave band (Only if no station list is available): Press and hold button * or & to select a station.

You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.

Operating audio devices/audio media X Switch on the COMAND system and select the audio device or audio media. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display.

Example illustration : Disc number ; Current track X Selecting next or previous track: Press

button * or & briefly.

X Selecting a track from the track list (quick search): Press and hold button * or &.

The current track does not appear during Audio AUX mode operation.

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Operating video DVD X Switch on the COMAND system and select

DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display.

: Disc number ; Current scene X Press button * or & to select a

scene.

Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Navigation menu appears in the multifunction display. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on the status of the navigation system: RWith the COMAND system switched off, the message NAVI Off appears in the multifunction display.

RWith the COMAND system switched on

but route guidance not activated, the direction of travel and, if applicable, the name of the street currently traveled on appear in the multifunction display.

RWith the COMAND system switched on

and route guidance activated, the direction of travel and maneuver instructions appear in the multifunction display.

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Please refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system.

Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system is activated or deactivated. Please refer to the “Driving systems” section of this manual (Y page 129) for instructions on how to activate Distronic.

Vehicle status message memory menu Use the Vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the memory. Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. The Vehicle status message memory menu only appears if messages have been stored. G Warning! Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.

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X Press button V or U repeatedly until

the Vehicle status message memory menu appears in the multifunction display. If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & or *.

The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (Y page 228). Should the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multifunction display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO, the number of messages will reappear when you turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door. Except for high-priority messages, the vehicle status message memory will be cleared when you switch off the ignition.

Settings menu Introduction In the Settings menu there are two functions: The function To reset, press reset button for 3 seconds., with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings and a collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.

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The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu: RResetting to factory settings

(Y page 118)

RSubmenus in the Settings menu

(Y page 119)

RInstrument cluster submenu

(Y page 119)

RLighting submenu (Y page 121) RVehicle submenu (Y page 123) RConvenience submenu (Y page 124)

Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings of all submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the function Headlamp Mode in the Lighting submenu cannot be reset while driving. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button in the instrument cluster (Y page 108) for approximately 3 seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button once more. The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. After approximately 5 seconds, the Settings menu reappears in the multifunction display.

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Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &.

The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display. There are more submenus than can be displayed simultaneously.

X Press button X.

The selection marker moves to the next submenu.

X Scroll down with button X, scroll up

with button W.

X With the selection marker on the desired submenu, use button & to access the individual functions within that submenu.

X Once within the submenu, use button

& to move to the next function or button * to move to the previous function within that submenu.

X Use button W or X to change the

settings of the respective function.

The following lists show what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster submenu RSelecting speedometer display mode

(Y page 120)

RSelecting language (Y page 120)

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RSelecting display (speed or outside

temperature) for status line (Y page 120)

RSelecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display (Y page 120)

Lighting submenu RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on

or off (USA only) (Y page 121)

RSwitching locator lighting on or off

(Y page 121)

RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 122) RSwitching night security illumination

(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on or off (Y page 122)

RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off

on or off (Y page 123)

Vehicle submenu RSwitching automatic central locking on or

off (Y page 123)

Convenience submenu RActivating easy-entry/exit feature

(Y page 124)

Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. Cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: RSelecting speedometer display mode

(Y page 120)

RSelecting language (Y page 120) RSelecting display (speed or outside

temperature) for status line (Y page 120)

RSelecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display (Y page 120)

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Selecting speedometer display mode X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Display Unit Speed-/ Odometer appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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X Press button W or X to select the language to be used for the multifunction display messages.

Selecting display (speed or outside temperature) for status line X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Status Line Display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles. Selecting language X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to select the status line to Speed or Outside Temp.. You will see the status line display when you have called up a different display from the standard display.

Selecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Instr. Cluster submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Basic Display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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X Press button W or X to select the

display shown in the standard display. The other display now appears in the Standard display menu (Y page 112).

Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on

or off (USA only) (Y page 121)

RSwitching locator lighting on or off

(Y page 121)

RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 122) RSwitching night security illumination

(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on or off (Y page 122)

RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off

on or off (Y page 123)

Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only) X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Headlamp Mode appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to select manual operation (Manual) or daytime running lamp mode (Constant). With daytime running lamp mode switched on and the exterior lamp switch in position $ or Ã, the low-beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running. In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will come on additionally: RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode, see (Y page 88). For safety reasons, resetting all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings while driving (Y page 118) will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Lighting - Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving. Switching locator lighting on or off With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position Ã, the following lamps will come on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked using button % on the SmartKey: RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps

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RSide marker lamps RFront fog lamps The locator lighting goes out when the driver’s door is opened. If you do not open the driver’s door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps will go out automatically after approximately 40 seconds. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Surround Light. Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to switch the locator lighting function On or Off. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

à when exiting the vehicle. The locator lighting feature is activated.

Setting ambient lighting Use this function to adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting. X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &.

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X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Ambient Light Level appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to select the desired brightness of the ambient lighting. The setting 1 represents the darkest level and setting 5 the brightest level. The ambient light is switched off at setting 0. Switching night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on or off Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to remain on for 15 seconds during darkness after exiting the vehicle and closing all doors. With the headlamps delayed shut-off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position à before the engine is turned off, the following lamps will come on when the engine is turned off: RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RFront fog lamps If, after turning off the engine, you do not open a door or do not close an opened door, the lamps will automatically go out after 60 seconds.

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X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Headlamps Delayed Shut- off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Lighting submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to switch the headlamps delayed shut-off feature On or Off. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

à before turning off the engine. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is activated.

You can temporarily deactivate the headlamps delayed shut-off feature: X Before exiting the vehicle, turn the

SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0.

X Then turn it to position 2 and back to

position 0. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you start the engine.

Switching interior lighting delayed shut- off on or off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain on for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch.

X Press button W or X to switch the interior lighting delayed shut-off feature On or Off.

Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to set the automatic central locking. Switching automatic central locking on or off Use this function to switch the automatic central locking on or off. With the automatic central locking activated, the vehicle is locked centrally at a vehicle speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &.

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X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Vehicle submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Automatic Door Locking appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to switch the automatic central locking On or Off.

Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit feature. Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 83). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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X Press button V or U repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button &. X Move the selection marker with button W or X to the Convenience submenu. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button W or X to activate (On) or deactivate (Off) the easy-entry/exit feature.

Trip computer menu Use the Trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: RFuel consumption statistics since start

(Y page 125)

RFuel consumption statistics since last reset

(Y page 125)

RResetting fuel consumption statistics

(Y page 125)

RDistance to empty (Y page 125)

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= Average speed since last reset ? Average fuel consumption since last reset

Resetting fuel consumption statistics X Press button U or V repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the reading that you want to reset appears in the multifunction display.

X Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster until the respective values are reset to 0. The fuel consumption statistics reset automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or 9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.

Distance to empty X Press button U or V repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message Range: appears in the multifunction display. The calculated remaining driving range based on the current fuel tank level appears in the multifunction display. If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a vehicle at the fuel pump C appears instead of the remaining driving range.

Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button U or V repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display.

: Distance driven since start ; Time elapsed since start = Average speed since start ? Average fuel consumption since start All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset approximately 4 hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this time period.

Fuel consumption statistics since last reset X Press button U or V repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button & or * repeatedly until the message From Reset appears in the multifunction display.

: Distance driven since last reset ; Time elapsed since last reset

Telephone menu G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For

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your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone while driving, please use the hands- free device and only use the telephone when weather, road and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. You can connect your telephone to the COMAND system via Bluetooth®, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Switch on the COMAND system.

Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button U or V repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display. One of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display: RNo Service: No network is available. RBluetooth Ready: The telephone has not been connected to the COMAND system via Bluetooth® yet.

X Connect the telephone to the

COMAND system via Bluetooth®. RReady or name of the network provider (if available): The telephone has found a network and is ready for use. You can operate it using the control system.

Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunction display you will then see the following message, or if available, the caller ID (number or name):

X Press button 6.

You have answered the call.

Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call X Press button ~.

Dialing a number from the phone book When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. X Press button U or V repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & or * repeatedly until

the desired name appears in the multifunction display. If you press and hold button & or * for longer than 1 second, the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release the button again. The stored names are displayed in alphabetical order.

X Press button 6.

The control system dials the selected phone number. If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider, the name of the party (if stored in

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your phone book) you are calling will appear in the multifunction display. The control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory.

or X Press button ~ if you do not want to

make the call.

RAIRMATIC DC RParktronic system The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, EBP and ESP® are described in the “Safety and security” section (Y page 57).

Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. X Press button U or V repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button 6.

The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button & or * repeatedly until the desired number or name appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button 6.

The control system dials the selected phone number.

Driving systems Introduction This section describes the following driving systems of your vehicle: RCruise control RDistronic RDistance warning function (only available

with Distronic)

Cruise control The cruise control maintains the speed you set for your vehicle automatically. The use of the cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. The currently set speed or last set speed (“Resume” function) appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. The corresponding cruise control speed segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed in the multifunction display are illuminated. G 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. RThe use of the cruise control can be

dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

RThe use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

RDeactivate the cruise control when driving

in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the

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previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded.

: Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Activating the cruise control or resuming

to last set speed

Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at a vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). You cannot activate the cruise control Rwhen you brake Rwhen you have engaged the parking brake Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park

position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N

Rthe ESP® is switched off or has switched off

due to a malfunction

The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

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Setting current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow : or press in direction of arrow ;.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

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 brake system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will downshift automatically.

Canceling cruise control X Depress the brake pedal. or X Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow =. The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The cruise control switches off automatically when you depress the brake pedal or you engage the parking brake. In this case, the cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display will go out. The cruise control also switches off automatically when Rthe vehicle speed falls below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

Rthe ESP® is in operation Rthe ESP® is switched off with the ESP®

switch

Rthe ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

Ryou shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position N while driving

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The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display goes out and an acoustic warning will sound. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.

Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others. When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. X Increasing: Lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow : and hold it up until the desired speed is reached.

X Decreasing: Press the cruise control lever in direction of arrow ; and hold it down until the desired speed is reached.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate.

Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments X Increasing: Briefly tip the cruise control

lever in direction of arrow :.

X Decreasing: Briefly tip the cruise control

lever in direction of arrow ;.

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Setting stored speed (Resume function) G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow ?. If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off.

Distronic Safety notes When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways. RIf the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at your preset following distance.

RIf there is no vehicle directly ahead of you, the Distronic will function in the same way as standard cruise control (Y page 127). G Warning! The Distronic requires familiarity with its operational characteristics. We strongly recommend that you review the following information carefully before operating the system.

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G Warning! The Distronic is a convenience system. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care. The responsibility for the vehicle’s speed, distance to the preceding vehicle and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe stopping distance, always remains with the driver. The Distronic cannot take street and traffic conditions into account. Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by the Distronic. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings. G Warning! The Distronic adaptive cruise control is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to pedestrians or on stationary objects, nor does it recognize or predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles. The Distronic can only apply 20% of the maximum braking power of the vehicle. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to the road, weather and traffic conditions. Additionally, the driver must provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to remain in control of the vehicle. High-frequency sources such as toll stations, speed measuring systems etc. can cause the Distronic system to malfunction. G Warning! The Distronic cannot take road and traffic conditions into account. Only use the Distronic if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed.

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G Warning! Use of the Distronic can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. The Distronic does not function in adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use the Distronic during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. G Warning! The Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off the Distronic or do not switch it on if: Rroads are slippery or covered with snow or

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

Rthe Distronic system sensor cover is dirty or visibility is diminished due to snow, rain or fog, for example. The distance control system functionality could be impaired. Always pay attention to surrounding traffic conditions even while the Distronic is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late. This could cause an accident in which you and/or others could be injured. G Warning! The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! Close attention to road and traffic conditions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not the Distronic is activated. Use of the Distronic can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed. The Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). The

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Distronic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles. Switch off the Distronic Rwhen changing from the left to the right

lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane

Rwhen entering a turn lane or highway off

ramp

Rin complex driving situations, such as in

highway construction zones

In these situations, the Distronic will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated. The Distronic is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set distance from moving objects in front of it.

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