2009 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

multifunction display.

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. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Digital speedometer

Outside temperature

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.

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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. Use buttons j or k to select the following functions in the AMG menu: RVehicle supply voltage (Y page 146) RRACETIMER (Y page 146) ROverall analysis (Y page 147) RLap analysis (Y page 148)

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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.

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.

1 Gear indicator 2 Vehicle supply voltage indicator

RACETIMER G Warning! The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances and the driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed limits.

1 Gear indicator 2 RACETIMER 3 Lap number 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 the æ button. Saving lap time and starting a new lap You can save up to nine laps. 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”.

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.

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X Press button æ while the timer is

running. The timer stops.

X Press the reset button in the instrument

cluster twice (Y page 32).

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.

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X Press button è or · repeatedly until the Off-road Mode menu appears in the multifunction display.

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.

Off-road Mode menu This function is only available in AMG vehicles. Use this function to switch the off-road driving program (Y page 169) On or Off.

X Press button æ or ç to switch the

off-road driving program On or Off. The symbol y appears in the lower multifunction display.

The setting is stored when you turn off the engine.

Audio/DVD menu The functions in the Audio/DVD menu operate the audio or video equipment which you have currently turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO Off appears in the multifunction display. The following functions are available: RSelecting radio station (Y page 149) ROperating audio devices/audio media

(Y page 149)

ROperating video DVD (Y page 150)

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.

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X Turn 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.

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.

Example illustration 1 Wave band setting and stored memory

position

2 Station frequency X Select next or previous stored station:

Press k or j briefly to select a stored station.

X Select next or previous station in the

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

Operating audio devices/audio media X Turn 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

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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.

Operating video DVD X Turn 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 NAV off appears in the multifunction display.

AIRMATIC/Compass menu The AIRMATIC/Compass menu displays the messages for air suspension and the direction into which you are currently driving. X Press button è or · repeatedly until one of the following messages appears in the multifunction display.

Vehicles with steel suspension:

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

Vehicles with air suspension or ML 63 AMG:

For information on air suspension, see “Air suspension program” (Y page 170). For information on the compass, see “Vehicle submenu” (Y page 157) and “Compass” (Y page 233).

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 302). i After you have scrolled through all recorded status messages, the first recorded message appears again.

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

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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. The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu: RResetting to factory settings (Y page 152) RSubmenus in the Settings menu

(Y page 152)

RInstrument cluster submenu (Y page 153)

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Control system RTime/Date submenu (Y page 154) RLighting submenu (Y page 155) RVehicle submenu (Y page 157) RComfort submenu (Y page 158)

Resetting to factory settings You can reset the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the function Lamp Circuit Headlamp in the Lighting submenu cannot be reset while driving. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Settings Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

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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 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.

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 153)

RSelecting language (Y page 154) RSelecting display (digital speedometer or outside temperature) for status indicator (Y page 154)

Time/Date submenu RSetting the time (Y page 154) RSetting the date (Y page 155)

Lighting submenu RSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA

only) (Y page 155)

RSetting locator lighting (Y page 156)

RSetting night security illumination

(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) (Y page 156)

RSetting interior lighting delayed shut-off

(Y page 157)

Vehicle submenu RSetting automatic cental locking

(Y page 158)

Comfort submenu RActivating easy-entry/exit feature

(Y page 158)

RSetting fold-in function for exterior rear

view mirrors (Y page 158)

Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instrument Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instrument Cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings.

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The following functions are available: RSelecting speedometer display mode

(Y page 153)

RSelecting language (Y page 154) RSelecting display (digital speedometer or outside temperature) for status indicator (Y page 154)

Selecting speedometer display mode X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Instrument Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Display Unit Digital Speedometer appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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Selecting language X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Instrument 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.

Selecting display (digital speedometer or outside temperature) for status indicator X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Instrument 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.

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

X Press button æ or ç to select the

desired setting. The selected display is then shown continuously in the status indicator (lower display). The other display now appears in the Standard display menu (Y page 144).

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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. The following functions are available: RSetting the time (Y page 154) RSetting the date (Y page 155) If your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module, see separate COMAND system operating instructions for information on how to set the time and date. Setting the time This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and 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 Clock Set Hour or Clock Set Minute(s) 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).

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

month, day, or year.

Setting the date This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and 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 Date Set Month, Date Set Day, or Date Set Year appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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

only) (Y page 155)

RSetting locator lighting (Y page 156) RSetting night security illumination

(Y page 156)

RSetting interior lighting delayed shut-off

(Y page 157)

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Control system 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 Lamp Circuit Headlamp appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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.

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Control system 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 111). For safety reasons, changing the setting for the daytime running lamp mode is not possible while the vehicle is in motion. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Settings can only be made at a standstill. For safety reasons, resetting all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings while driving (Y page 152) will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode.

Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated, the exterior lamp switch in position U and the interior lighting in automatic mode (Y page 115), the following lamps will come on during darkness when the vehicle is

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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 Lighting Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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 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 Headlamp 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.

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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.

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 locking.

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Control system 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). 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.

Comfort submenu Access the Comfort submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Comfort submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit feature 158

(Y page 158) or to set the fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors (Y page 158). Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 104). 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 do one of the following: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position

buttons.

RPress memory button M. 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 Comfort 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.

Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors Use this function to set the exterior rear view mirrors to be automatically folded in when you lock your vehicle. With this function set to On and the exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the button on the door control panel (Y page 107), the exterior rear view mirrors will not fold out when you switch on the ignition. You will then have to fold out the exterior rear view mirrors

using the button on the door control panel (Y page 107). Make sure both exterior rear view mirrors are folded out completely before driving off. X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Comfort submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Fold In Mirrors When Locking appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to switch

function On or Off.

Vehicle configuration menu Use the Vehicle configuration menu to set the DSR speed (Y page 159).

DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) programmed default speed Use this function to program the default speed the DSR is set to when it is activated. You can program the default speed between 4 - 10 mph (Canada: 6 - 18 km/h). The set value is increased in 1 mph (Canada: 2 km/h) increments. X Press button è or · repeatedly until the Vehicle configuration menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

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

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the desired speed is shown in the multifunction display. When DSR is switched on, DSR will use the programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed.

Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever (Y page 168).

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 160)

RFuel consumption statistics since last reset

(Y page 160)

RResetting fuel consumption statistics

(Y page 160)

RDistance to empty (Y page 160) When you enter the Trip computer menu, you will always see the fuel consumption statistics since start first.

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Control system Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display.

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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Fuel consumption statistics since last reset X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start 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

Resetting fuel consumption statistics X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start 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 message From Start 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.

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. 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:

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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.

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

1 Selected name from the phone book 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.

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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.

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Driving systems Introduction This section describes the following driving systems of your vehicle: RCruise control RHill start assist system RDownhill Speed Regulation (DSR) ROff-road driving program RAir suspension program (Adaptive

Damping System (ADS) and vehicle level control)

RParktronic system RRear view camera The ABS, BAS, EBP, ESP® and 4-ETS driving safety systems are described in the “Safety and security” section (Y page 75).

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 status indicator of the multifunction display: RUSA only: e.g. Cruise 55 Miles RCanada only: e.g. Ñ 90 Km/h

i The cruise control should not be activated

during off-road driving. 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

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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. The brake pedal depresses automatically when the cruise control engages the brakes. Keep the driver’s footwell clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the cruise control system. Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

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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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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.

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. The cruise control switches off automatically and an acoustic warning will sound 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

Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear.

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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. You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. 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.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or

decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to increase or press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 to decrease.

X Release the cruise control lever.

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

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or

decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down past the resistance point.

X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to increase or press the cruise control

lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 to decrease.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

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.

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

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Driving systems Hill start assist system G Warning! The hill start assist system is not designed to function as a parking brake and does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on an incline. Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P. On uphill grades with a gradient angle of more than 5°, the hill start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake system for approximately 1 second after you have released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can start off smoothly without the vehicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal. X Depress the brake pedal. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive

position D or reverse gear R.

X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

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The hill start assist system is inactive Rwhen starting off on a level road or downhill

grades

Rwith the automatic transmission in neutral

position N

Rwith the parking brake engaged Rif the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) G Warning! The Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The system must be set to be appropriate for the topographical and weather conditions encountered which can change quickly. The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation. Depending on the programmed speed, actual vehicle speed and gradient, switching on the DSR while driving can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the vehicle’s brake system

through the DSR. Sudden and unexpected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control, causing an accident and/or serious personal injury to you and others. Do not switch on the DSR in a circumstance where rapid deceleration could result in a loss of vehicle control. For more information, see “Off-road driving” (Y page 275). The DSR is an aid for driving downhill. The DSR regulates your vehicle’s speed when driving downhill to the value set in the control system (Y page 159). The steeper the downhill gradient is, the greater the brake application. On flat road surfaces, the DSR brakes only slightly or not at all. The DSR regulates the vehicle’s speed in automatic transmission positions D, or R. i In addition, make use of the engine’s braking effect by shifting the automatic transmission into a lower gear.

You can drive slower or faster than the set speed at any time by braking the vehicle or depressing the accelerator pedal. i Whenever the DSR is switched on, the

DSR will use the programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. The

default speed programmed at the factory is 4 mph (Canada: 6 km/h). The default speed can be reprogrammed using the control system (Y page 159). The next time the DSR is switched on, the DSR will use the newly programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. Once the DSR is switched on, you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever (Y page 164). Keep in mind that adjusting the set speed using the cruise control lever with the DSR switched on will not change the programmed default speed. If the DSR is switched off and then switched on again, the DSR will use the programmed default speed. Depending on the road surface and level of downhill grade, the DSR may not be able to maintain the set speed. To maintain the set speed, apply the brakes if necessary.

Switching the DSR on/off

1 DSR switch 2 Indicator lamp G Warning! If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) is activated, the vehicle can drive faster than the programmed set speed. You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and/or serious injury to you or others. Keep in mind that as soon as you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on, the DSR will start regulating the vehicle’s speed including use of brakes if required. Depending on the programmed set speed,

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Switching on the DSR The DSR can only be switched on if the vehicle speed is below 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h). X Press DSR switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The message DSR and the set speed appear in the multifunction display.

i If the DSR is switched on at a speed above 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), the message DSR Max. Speed 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) appears in the multifunction display.

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Driving systems For information on how to program the set speed while driving, see “Adjusting the DSR speed” (Y page 168). Switching off the DSR X Press DSR switch 1.

The indicator lamp 2 goes out. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display.

i At a speed above approximately 21 mph (Canada approximately: 35 km/h), the DSR is automatically switched off. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display and an acoustic signal sounds. For information on how to switch the DSR on again, see “Switching on the DSR” (Y page 167).

Adjusting the DSR speed With the DSR switched on (Y page 167), the speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever.

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Increase set speed: X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1.

X Release the cruise control lever.

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

Reduce set speed: X Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in increments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the multifunction display and the changed set speed is shown.

The set speed is canceled when the DSR is switched off. If the DSR is switched on again, the DSR will use the programmed default speed (Y page 159). Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set value is increased or decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each

Cruise control lever 1 Increase set speed 2 Reduce set speed You can change the set speed between 3-10 mph (Canada: 4-18 km/h). You can increase or reduce the set speed in two ways. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments i The set value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever to the resistance point.

time you lift or depress the cruise control lever past the resistance point.

the DSR will use the programmed default speed (Y page 159).

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Increase set speed: X Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1.

X Release the cruise control lever.

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

Reduce set speed: X Briefly press the cruise control lever down

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2.

X Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the multifunction display and the changed set speed is shown. The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the new set speed.

The set speed is canceled when the DSR is switched off. If the DSR is switched on again,

Off-road driving program The off-road driving program is designed to assist the driver when driving off-road in terrain and crossing water. The off-road driving program adjusts the engine power and shifting of the automatic transmission to be more suitable for the off-road use of the vehicle. In addition, the ABS, ESP®, and 4-ETS designed for off-road use are automatically activated. In the following situations you should switch to the off-road driving program: Rduring off-road driving Rwhen crossing water (Y page 279) Rwhen towing up or down on steep gradients

1 Switch for off-road driving program 2 Indicator lamp

Switching off-road driving program on X Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The symbol y appears in the lower multifunction display.

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Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The symbol y disappears.

Air suspension program The system consists of two components. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) (Y page 170) and the vehicle level control (Y page 171).

ML 63 AMG The air suspension program is part of the standard equipment range. Due to the vehicle’s sportier suspension tuning, in comparison with standard vehicles, the level positions in the ADS settings as well as the speed thresholds for raising and lowering the vehicle have been modified. i From the highway/high-speed level, the vehicle is lowered to the ADS SPORT level approximately 20 seconds after it is locked. From the raised level, the vehicle is not lowered after it is locked.

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When the engine is started, the previously selected setting, e.g. ADS COMF, is selected again.

! Be sure to observe this vehicle’s differing

values for ground clearance and vehicle height in comparison to standard vehicles. You could otherwise damage the vehicle. Observe the values for Ropening the tailgate Rdriving off-road Rthe vehicle’s main dimensions in the

“Technical data” section

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

1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting The following settings are available: RAUTO (for normal driving situations)

Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off.

RSPORT (for sporty driving)

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. With the ADS SPORT setting, the vehicle is lowered approximately 0.6 in (15 mm). ML 63 AMG: The vehicle is lowered approximately 0.3 in (8 mm).

RCOMF (for comfort driving) Indicator lamp 3 comes on. ML 63 AMG:

The vehicle is raised approximately 0.28 in (7 mm).

lowered directly to highspeed level as your driving speed increases.

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

desired suspension tuning is reached.

The setting remains stored when you turn off the engine.

Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to increase vehicle safety and to reduce fuel consumption. The vehicle automatically regulates its ride height based on the set vehicle height and the current speed: RAs your driving speed increases, the vehicle

is lowered by increments until it reaches highspeed level.

RVehicles with ADS: If you are driving with

the ADS setting COMF or AUTO, the vehicle is raised back to highway level as your driving speed decreases.

RVehicles with ADS: You can select the

highspeed level via the ADS setting SPORT. In ADS SPORT, the vehicle is

The vehicle begins adjusting to the set vehicle level as soon as the doors or tailgate are unlocked or opened or closed with the vehicle unlocked. In order to operate the vehicle level control switch (Y page 172), however, the engine must be running. G Warning! Make sure no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you lower the vehicle while it is standing still. Limbs could become wedged into or under the vehicle. For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be lowered with all doors and the tailgate closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door or the tailgate is opened and will continue after the door is closed again. G Warning! Please be aware that by raising the vehicle level, the center of gravity also rises. Therefore, always ensure that the vehicle level is as low as possible. With higher ride height the ESP® may activate earlier in certain situations.

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Adapt your speed and driving to possible changed driving behavior of the vehicle after changing the vehicle level. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed. The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle.

! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven terrain, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the ground and result in damage to the vehicle underbody. Always make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level.

! Before jacking up the vehicle with

equipment that lifts one or more of the wheels completely off of the ground, remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

For information on off-road driving, see “Off- road driving” (Y page 275).

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1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indicator lamp

Basic settings (all models, except ML 63 AMG) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level control switch in the center console:

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Level

Raised

Highway

Driving situation

For off-road driving or driving in rough terrain. The indicator lamp is on.

For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. The indicator lamp is off.

i The third available level is the highspeed

level that is set automatically.

The following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings: Level

Ride height

Raised

+2.3 in (60 mm)

Highway12

+/-0 in (0 mm)

Highspeed

-0.6 in (-15 mm)

i Vehicles with ADS:

Depending on the ADS setting (Y page 170), the vehicle will be lowered to the highspeed level when traveling at

higher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned to the highway level.

i The highspeed level is not available when

towing a trailer. For more information on towing a trailer, see “Trailer towing” (Y page 282).

Basic settings (ML 63 AMG only) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level control switch in the center console: Level

Driving situation

Raised

Highway

For off-road driving or driving in rough terrain. The indicator lamp is on.

For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. The indicator lamp is off.

i The third available level is the highspeed

level that is set automatically.

How much the vehicle is lowered or raised depends on the ADS setting selected. At the

raised level, the vehicle is 2.9 in (73 mm) higher than at the highway level with ADS AUTO.

Raised level Only select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered. Otherwise the fuel consumption may increase and/or the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be unfavorable. i You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h). At higher speeds, the message n Level Selection Not Permitted appears in the multifunction display.

X Start the engine. When indicator lamp 2 is off: X Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the raised level. The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set:

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X Start the engine. When indicator lamp 2 is on: X Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the highway level. The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set:

i The message can be cleared by pressing the è, ·, j or k button on the multifunction steering wheel.

When the raised level is reached, indicator lamp 2 comes on continuously and the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds:

Highway level ! Keep in mind that on rough or uneven

roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in

i The message can be cleared by pressing the è, ·, j or k button on the multifunction steering wheel.

When the highway level is reached, indicator lamp 2 goes out and the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds:

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i The vehicle is lowered to the highway level automatically if the vehicle speed is above 55 mph (88 km/h) or if the vehicle speed stays between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) for approximately 20
seconds.

All-wheel drive Your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC). Both, the front and rear axles, are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in conjunction with the ESP® (Y page 77) and the Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) (Y page 78).

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G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as

possible.

RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator

pedal.

RAdapt your speed and driving style to the

prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is

not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 269) or snow chains as required.

Parktronic system The Parktronic system is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly. The Parktronic system is activated automatically when you Rswitch on the ignition

and

Rrelease the parking brake

and

Rthe automatic transmission is in drive position D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N

The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds, the Parktronic system switches on again.

The Parktronic system also deactivates when you shift the automatic transmission into park position P or engage the parking brake. The Parktronic system monitors the surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

1 Sensors in the front bumper To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors” (Y page 293). G Warning! The Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility

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Range of the sensors

during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.

! Special attention must be paid to objects

with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. street curbs, painted posts, or trailer hitches etc.). The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result.

! Ultrasonic signals from outside sources

(e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.

Front sensors Center

approx. 40 in (100 cm)

Corners

approx. 24 in (60 cm)

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approx. 48 in (120 cm)

Corners

approx. 32 in (80 cm)

Minimum distance Center

approx. 8 in (20 cm)

Corners

approx. 6 in (15 cm)

If the Parktronic system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the Parktronic system.

Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle.

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Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators

Rear area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle

3 Readiness indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready to measure when the yellow readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The current transmission position determines which warning indicator will be activated. Current Warning indicator transmission position R or N