2009 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position

G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission 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 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.

! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged.

i Shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock.

i The current gear selector lever position corresponds with the current transmission position.

With drive position D selected, you can influence transmission shifting by: Rlimiting the gear range Rextending the gear range Rchanging the gears manually (E 63 AMG

only)

Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.

1 Transmission position indicator

The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display (Y page 131).

There are additional indicators on the cover of the shifting gate showing the current gear selector lever position. The indicators come on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on: Rthe selected gear range (Y page 133) Rthe selected program mode:

C/S (Y page 133) or M (E 63 AMG only) (Y page 135)

Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe vehicle speed

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Effect

ì Park position

Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the gear selector lever is locked in park position P. If the vehicle’s electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P. To unlock the gear selector lever manually, see “Manually unlocking the gear selector lever” (Y page 345).

í Reverse gear

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

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Effect

ë Neutral position

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 transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. Exception: If the ESP® is deactivated or malfunctioning, shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding. ! Coasting the vehicle, or

driving for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

ê Drive position

Effect The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available.

Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X Depress the accelerator pedal past the

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

Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 134). The current gear range appears in the multifunction display.

1 Gear range indicator

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Effect

è With this selection you can use the

braking effect of the engine.

C Comfort S Sport

For comfort driving For standard driving

ç Allows the use of engine’s braking

power when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin mountainous regions Runder extreme operating

conditions

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

Automatic shift program

Program mode selector switch on E 63 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting (Y page 135)

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lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later.

One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift contol. E 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see “Manual shift program” (Y page 135).

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Automatic transmission The current program mode appears in the multifunction display.

1 Program mode indicator You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P. i The last selected automatic program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted.

X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display.

Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle.

RTraction and driving stability are improved

on icy roads.

RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give

more gas. The engine then operates at

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Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) 1 Limiting gear range

Downshift (in manual program mode M)

2 Extending gear range

Upshift (in manual program mode M)

i You cannot shift with the steering wheel

gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R.

Limiting gear range G 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.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i To avoid overrevving the engine when

downshifting, the automatic transmission will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s maximum speed would be exceeded.

Extending gear range X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2.

The automatic transmission will shift into the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the automatic transmission.

i If you press on the accelerator pedal

when the engine has reached the revolution limit of the current gear range, the automatic transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.

Canceling gear range limit X Press and hold the gear selector lever to

the right in the D+ direction until D reappears in the multifunction display.

or X Pull and hold right gearshift control 2 until

D reappears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D.

Shifting into optimal gear range X Press and hold the gear selector lever to

the left in the D- direction.

or X Pull and hold left gearshift control 1.

The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears.

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Manual shift program The manual shift program is available on E 63 AMG only. Manual program mode M differs with regard to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from automatic program mode S. In manual program mode M, system- controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off. You need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control.

Program mode selector switch

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Automatic transmission C Comfort S Sport M Manual

For standard driving For sporty driving For manual gearshifting

The current program mode appears in the multifunction display (Y page 134). For information on automatic program mode (C or S), see “Automatic shift program” (Y page 133) and “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 134).

Activating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch

repeatedly until M appears in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission switches to manual program mode M. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited.

You can change the gears manually with drive position D selected. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. i Manual program mode M will not be

stored. When the engine is turned off with manual program mode M selected, the automatic transmission will go to

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automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted.

Upshift indicator

Upshifting ! In manual program mode M, the

automatic transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range. Shift up into the next gear before the engine has reached its overrevving range. Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

right in the D+ direction.

or X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2

(Y page 134). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear.

1 Current gear 2 Upshift indicator In manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches the overspeed range. In addition, symbol ^ may appear instead of manual program mode symbol M in the multifunction display. Thus you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission from

current gear 1 into the next higher gear. The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving.

Downshifting G 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.

X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the

left in the D- direction.

or X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1

(Y page 134). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear.

i For maximum acceleration, press and

hold the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction or pull and hold the left gearshift control. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for maximum acceleration.

i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off.

Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in manual program mode M is not possible.

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Automatic transmission 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.

Deactivating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch

repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display.

or X Restart the engine.

The automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode (C or S).

Manual program mode M is not stored.

Emergency operation (limp-home mode) 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.

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Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (Y page 30). 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 speed or outside temperature, warning/indicator lamps, malfunction/ warning messages 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.

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1 Reset button For information on changing the instrument cluster settings, e.g. the language, see (Y page 151).

Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen a front door Rswitch on the ignition Rpress reset button 1
Rswitch on the exterior lamps

Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination 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.

X To brighten illumination: Turn reset

button 1 clockwise until the desired level of illumination is reached.

X To dim illumination: Turn reset button

1 counterclockwise until the desired level of illumination is reached.

Coolant temperature indicator The coolant temperature indicator is located on the right side in the instrument cluster (Y page 30). 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 D 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.

Resetting trip odometer X Make sure you are viewing the standard display (Y page 143) in the multifunction display.

X Press and hold the reset button in the

instrument cluster (Y page 138) until the trip odometer is reset.

Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer (Y page 30) 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.

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Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 1 (Y page 94). 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 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.

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Control system 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 the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

7 Function only available in telephone menu. 8 AMG vehicles only. 140

1 Multifunction display 2 Press button

s to take a call

to dial7
to redial7

t to end a call

to reject an incoming call

3 Press button

æ ç

to select submenus in the Settings menu to set values to operate the RACETIMER8
to set the volume

4 Press button

to select next or previous menu

è ÿ

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

pass through each menu one after the other.

X Press button k or j 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

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Multifunction display

up and changing settings. For instructions on using these submenus, see “Settings menu” (Y page 149). The number of menus available in the system depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.

1 Outside temperature indicator 2 Trip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode

indicator

4 Main odometer 5 Transmission position/gear range

indicator

For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus and submenus” (Y page 142).

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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.

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The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.

Function

1 Standard display menu

(Y page 143)

2 AMG9 menu (Y page 144) 3 Audio/DVD menu (Y page 146) 4 Navigation menu (Y page 148) 5 Distronic menu (Y page 148) 6 Vehicle status message

memory10 menu (Y page 148) 7 Settings menu (Y page 149) 8 Trip computer menu (Y page 156) 9 Telephone menu (Y page 158)

Standard display menu You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the standard display (Y page 152).

Standard display 1 Basic display with outside temperature 2 Trip odometer X If you see another display, press button

è or ÿ repeatedly until the standard display appears.

X Press button j or k to select the functions in the Standard display menu.

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The following functions are available: RRestarting the Run Flat Indicator

(Y page 257) (Canada only)

RRestarting the TPMS (Y page 260) (USA

only)

RChecking tire inflation pressure with the

Advanced TPMS (Canada only) (Y page 259)

RCalling up digital speedometer or outside

temperature (Y page 143)

RCalling up maintenance service indicator

display (Y page 281)

Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature Depending on the chosen setiing for the standard display (Y page 152) 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.

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

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Control system 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 j or k repeatedly until

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

AMG menu This function is only available in AMG vehicles. The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged as well as the engine oil temperature. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

Use buttons j or k to select the following functions in the AMG menu: RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 144) RRACETIMER (Y page 145) ROverall analysis (Y page 146) RLap analysis (Y page 146)

Vehicle supply voltage X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

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

1 Basic display with digital speedometer 2 Status line display with outside

temperature

3 Trip odometer You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the status line display (Y page 152).

1 Gear indicator 2 Engine oil temperature indicator 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 1 as a reminder to upshift.

1 Gear indicator 2 Vehicle supply voltage indicator

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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 and 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 è or ÿ repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j repeatedly until the

RACETIMER appears in the multifunction display.

You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 (Y page 94). While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons æ or ç. X Starting: Press button æ. X Displaying intermediate time: Press button ç while the timer is running. The intermediate time is shown for 5 seconds.

X Stopping: Press button æ. When you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 94) 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 switch the ignition back on or restart the engine and then press button æ. Saving lap time and starting a new lap You can save up to nine laps.

1 Gear indicator 2 RACETIMER 3 Lap number

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X Press button ç while the timer is

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

X Press button ç 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.

1 Gear indicator 2 RACETIMER 3 Best lap time 4 Lap number Resetting current lap X Press button æ while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

X Press button ç.

The lap time is reset to “0”.

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Control system 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 æ while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

X Press the reset button in the instrument

cluster twice (Y page 138).

X Press button æ.

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 è or ÿ repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j repeatedly until the

overall analysis appears in the multifunction display.

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1 Overall analysis of RACETIMER 2 Overall driving time 3 Maximum speed 4 Overall distance driven 5 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 è or ÿ repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j 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 1.

1 Lap number 2 Lap time 3 Maximum speed during lap 4 Lap length 5 Average speed during lap X Press button j or k to see other lap

analyses.

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 147) ROperating audio devices/audio media

(Y page 147)

ROperating video DVD (Y page 148)

If no audio equipment is currently switched on, the message AUDIO Off appears in the multifunction display.

Selecting radio station The HD Radio with SIRIUS Satellite Radio is treated as a radio application. For more information on HD Radio with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. X Switch on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.

Example illustration for FM radio 1 Wave band setting 2 Station frequency X Select next or previous stored station: Press button k or j briefly to select a stored station.

X Select next or previous station in the

station list: Press and hold button k or j to select a station.

X Select next or previous station in wave

band (Only if no station list is available): Press and hold button k or j 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.

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Control system 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 è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display.

Example illustration 1 Disc number 2 Current track X Selecting previous or next track: Press

button k or j briefly.

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

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

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Control system Operating video DVD X Switch on the COMAND system and select

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

X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Audio/DVD menu appears in the multifunction display.

1 Disc number 2 Current scene X Press button k or j to select a

scene.

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Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button è or ÿ 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.

Please refer to seperate 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 162) 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.

X Press button è or ÿ 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 j or k.

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 295). 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 149)

RSubmenus in the Settings menu

(Y page 150)

RInstrument cluster submenu

(Y page 151)

RTime/Date submenu (Y page 152) RLighting submenu (Y page 153) RVehicle submenu (Y page 155) RConvenience submenu (Y page 156)

Resetting to factory settings You can reset the functions 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 è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

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submenus than can be simultaneously displayed.

X Press the reset button in the instrument

cluster 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 functions of all the submenus will be reset to factory settings.

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.

Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j.

The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display. There are more

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X Press button ç.

The selection marker moves to the next submenu.

X Scroll down with button ç, scroll up

with button æ.

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

X Once within the submenu, use button

j to move to the next function or button k to move to the previous function within that submenu.

X Use button æ or ç 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 151)

RSelecting language (Y page 151) RSelecting display (speed or outside

temperature) for status line (Y page 152)

RSelecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display (Y page 152)

Time/Date submenu RSetting the time (Y page 152) RSetting the date (Y page 153) Lighting submenu RSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA

only) (Y page 153)

RSetting locator lighting (Y page 154) RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 154) RSetting night security illumination

(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) (Y page 154)

RSetting interior lighting delayed shut-off

(Y page 155)

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Selecting speedometer display mode X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Display Unit Speed-/ Odometer appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Selecting language X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Language appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles.

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

Vehicle submenu RSetting automatic central locking

(Y page 155)

Convenience submenu RActivating easy-entry/exit feature

(Y page 156)

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 151)

RSelecting language (Y page 151) RSelecting display (speed or outside

temperature) for status line (Y page 152)

RSelecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display (Y page 152)

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Control system Selecting display (speed or outside temperature) for status line X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Status Line Display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Selecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Basic Display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç 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.

X Press button æ or ç to select the

display shown in the standard display. The other display now appears in the Standard display menu (Y page 143).

Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time and date display settings.

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The following functions are available: RSetting the time (Y page 152) RSetting the date (Y page 153) Setting the time This function is only available if your vehicle is not equipped with navigation module. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time - Hours Press R To Confirm or Time - Minute(s) Press R To Confirm appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Example illustration for setting the hour X Press button æ or ç to set the hours

or minute(s).

X Press the reset button to confirm.

The following functions are available: RSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA

only) (Y page 153)

RSetting locator lighting (Y page 154) RSetting ambient lighting (Y page 154) RSetting night security illumination

(Y page 154)

RSetting interior lighting delayed shut-off

(Y page 155)

Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Headlamp Mode appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Setting the date This function is only available if your vehicle is not equipped with navigation module. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set Date Month, Set Date Day, or Set Date Year appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Example illustration for setting the month X Press button æ or ç to set the

month, day, or year.

Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle.

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X Press button æ or ç to select

manual operation (Manual) or daytime running lamp mode (Constant).

With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M or U, 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 “Lighting” (Y page 112). For safety reasons, resetting all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings while driving (Y page 149) 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.

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Control system Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the following lamps will come on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked using button k on the SmartKey: RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps 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 Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Surround Light. Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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X Press button æ or ç to switch the

locator lighting function On or Off.

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

U 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 Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Ambient Light Level appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç 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.

Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) 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 U 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. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamps Delayed Shut- off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to switch the headlamps delayed shut-off feature On or Off.

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

U 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.

Setting interior lighting delayed shut-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 Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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X Press button æ or ç 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. Setting automatic central locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at a vehicle speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

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Control system X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic Door Locking appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç 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 106).

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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.

X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Convenience submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to switch the

easy-entry feature On or Off.

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 157)

RFuel consumption statistics since last reset

(Y page 157)

RResetting fuel consumption statistics

(Y page 157)

RDistance to empty (Y page 157)

Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

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

Fuel consumption statistics since last reset X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

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

1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last reset

1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 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.

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Control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k 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 ÿ or è repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k 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 ¿ appears instead of the remaining driving range.

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

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Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury. 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 ÿ or è 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 s.

You have answered the call.

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

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 ÿ or è repeatedly until

the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the desired name appears in the multifunction display. If you press and hold button j or k 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 ascending or descending alphabetical order.

X Press button s.

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 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 t if you do not want to

make the call.

1 Selected name from the phone book

Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book.

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Control system X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the message TEL appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button s.

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

X Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired number or name appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button s.

The control system dials the selected phone number.

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

with Distronic RAIRMATIC DC RAll-wheel drive (4MATIC) RParktronic system (sedan) The ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, EBP and ESP® driving safety systems are described in the “Safety and security” section (Y page 70).

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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 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.

Cruise control The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. 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

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.

Setting current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 1 or press in direction of arrow 2.

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.

1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed 3 Canceling the cruise control 4 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

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

direction of arrow 3. 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

The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display goes out and an

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Driving systems 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 Lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 and hold it up to increase, or press the cruise control lever in direction of arrow

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2 and hold it down to decrease, until the desired speed is reached.

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

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 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 1 to increase or in direction of arrow 2 to decrease.

Resume last stored speed 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 4. If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

Distronic Safety notes The Distronic is available on the E 63 AMG only. 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 160). 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.

G Warning! The Distronic requires familiarity with its operational characteristics. We strongly recommend that you review the following information carefully before operating the system. 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. 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.

The responsibility for the vehicle’s speed, distance to the preceding vehicle and, most