2009 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

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 importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe stopping distance, always remains with the driver. 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.

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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.

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Driving systems 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 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.

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Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Distronic displays in the speedometer

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 altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,

and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

1 Set speed If the Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed segments come on around the set speed. The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system.

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G Warning! The Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maximum deceleration of 6.5 ft/s2
(2 m/s2). This corresponds to approximately 20% of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle. The Distronic brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the set speed.

Distronic menu in the control system The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system and/or the distance warning function are activated or deactivated. i To activate or deactivate the Distronic

system, see (Y page 166) or see (Y page 168). To activate or deactivate the Distance warning function, see (Y page 171).

X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until one of the following two displays appears in the multifunction display.

The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is established again. G Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that the Distronic will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision. Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle. The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking. This will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact being avoided. Tailgating increases the risk of an accident.

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1 Set speed 2 Cruise control speed segments 3 Speed of the vehicle ahead If the Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the cruise control speed segments 2 appear in the speedometer. These segments represent the difference between the set speed of your vehicle 1 and the speed of the preceding vehicle 3. If the Distronic calculates that there is a danger of collision, the distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on and an intermittent warning sounds. X Immediately apply the brakes to avoid a

collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking.

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Driving systems Distronic deactivated When the Distronic is deactivated, you will see the standard Distronic display in the multifunction display.

1 Preceding vehicle, if detected 2 Actual distance to the preceding vehicle 3 Preset distance threshold to the

preceding vehicle

4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning

function (Y page 171)

Distronic activated When the Distronic is activated, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. The following display appears in the multifunction display.

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1 Distronic activated

Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever.

1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed

3 Deactivating the Distronic 4 Activating the Distronic, resuming to the

last set speed or increasing speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

Activating Distronic You can activate the Distronic when the vehicle speed is between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h). When the Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed segments around the set speed in the multifunction display are illuminated. The multifunction display will briefly show a message such as DISTRONIC 55 MPH (Canada: DISTRONIC 90 km/h). If the Distronic is not activated after the cruise control lever is pulled in direction of arrow 4 (Y page 166), you will see the message — in the multifunction display. In the following cases you cannot activate the Distronic: Rup to 2 minutes after starting the engine 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

Rwhen the ESP® is switched off or has

switched off due to a malfunction The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system.

Setting the current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 (Y page 166).

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

i If you do not take your foot off of the

accelerator pedal and continue to accelerate past the set speed, the following message will appear in the multifunction display: DISTRONIC Override The distance to a slower moving vehicle in front of you will not be set. Your vehicle

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Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 (Y page 166).

Setting a lower speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

i When you use the cruise control lever to

decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

speed will then be determined only by the accelerator pedal position.

Setting a higher speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. You can increase the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up in

direction of arrow 1 (Y page 166). The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

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Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever down

in direction of arrow 2 (Y page 166). The new speed is set and the vehicle will decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

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 4 (Y page 166). If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored.

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

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

direction of arrow 3 (Y page 166). The cruise control speed segments in the multifunction display will go out and the following message appears briefly in the multifunction display: DISTRONIC Off The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The Distronic 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 Distronic 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 acoustic warning will sound. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear. G Warning! Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system. At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the Distronic. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the Distronic will resume the last set speed.

Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time

setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the preceding vehicle. The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display. G Warning! It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver’s preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance.

1 Thumbwheel for setting distance X Increasing distance: Turn thumbwheel

1 towards ¯.

Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the preceding vehicle.

X Decreasing distance: Turn thumbwheel

1 towards ®. Decreasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a shorter following distance to the preceding vehicle.

Driving with Distronic This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is required on the part of the driver. Be prepared to brake in such situations. Braking will deactivate the Distronic system. G Warning! Distronic works to maintain the speed selected by the driver unless a moving obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected (e.g. following another vehicle ahead of you at your set distance).

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This means that: RYour vehicle can pass another vehicle

after you have changed lanes.

RWhile in a sharp turn or if the preceding vehicle is in a sharp turn, Distronic could lose sight of the preceding vehicle. Your vehicle could then accelerate to the previously selected speed.

Distronic regulates only the distance between your vehicle and those directly ahead of it, but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: Ra stopped vehicle in a traffic jam Ra disabled vehicle Ran oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe all traffic and intercede as required by means of steering or braking the vehicle. G Warning! Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy road conditions. The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty Distronic system sensor cover (located in the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain.

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Offset driving

Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles

A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient distance to the preceding vehicle. Lane changing

Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient distance to the preceding vehicles.

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Driving systems In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message DISTRONIC Currently Unavailable – See Operator’s Manual appears in the multifunction display. For cleaning and care of the Distronic system sensor cover, see (Y page 285). i If the message DISTRONIC Currently

Unavailable – See Operator’s Manual disappears during driving and the last set speed flashes for approximately 5 seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has dissolved; Distronic works again.

Turns and bends

In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect one too soon. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly.

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Distance warning function When the Distronic is deactivated, this function will continue to warn you when recognizing a stationary obstacle or a slower vehicle moving in your vehicle’s path and the danger of a collision exists: RThe distance warning lamp l in the

instrument cluster comes on.

RAn intermittent warning will sound if

necessary.

If these warnings are issued, you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the preceding vehicle. When depressing the brake pedal, the warning sound ceases. The warning sound will also cease when the distance to the preceding vehicle is sufficient again without applying the brakes. In this case, the distance warning lamp l will also go out. G Warning! If the distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on while driving and/or an intermittent warning sounds, immediate attention on the part of the driver is required. As required by the traffic situation, apply the brakes and navigate around a possible obstacle. However, do

not drive by relying on the distance warning function, as this will result in an emergency braking application. This will not always enable you to avoid a collision, especially when traveling on varying road surface conditions and with varying driver reaction. Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by the distance warning function. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings.

1 Distance warning function on/off switch 2 Indicator lamp X Activating/deactivating: Press

switch 1. When the distance warning function is activated, indicator lamp 2 in switch 1

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Driving systems comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display (Y page 166).

AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) Introduction The AIRMATIC DC consists of two components. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) (Y page 171) and the vehicle level control (Y page 172).

Adaptive Damping System (ADS) The fine tuning of the damping is dependent on: Rroad surface conditions Ryour driving style Rvehicle loading Ryour personal settings

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1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamps The following settings are available: RComfort

Both indicator lamps 2 are off.

RSport 1

One indicator lamp 2 is on.

RSport 2

Both indicator lamps 2 are on.

X Start the engine. X Press ADS switch 1 repeatedly until the

desired suspension tuning is reached.

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The setting remains stored when you turn off the engine. G Warning! If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after turning off the engine. To avoid personal injury, make sure nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you turn off the engine.

! When parking, make sure there is

sufficient clearance under the vehicle for it to lower without making contact with the road curb for example. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.

Vehicle level control G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and