M-Class Interactive Owner's Manual

Features

Sun visors

Risk of accident

Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered while driving. You could otherwise be dazzled by bright lights, impairing your view of traffic conditions. You could cause an accident as a result.

Mirror light
Retainer
Retaining strip, e.g. for a car park ticket
Vanity mirror
Mirror cover

Mirror in the sun visor

Mirror light  only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirror cover has been folded up.

Glare from the side

Sun visor
Additional sun visor*
Retainer

Example shows vehicle with sliding/tilting sunroof*

  

Fold down sun visor .

  

Pull sun visor from retainer .

  

Swing sun visor to the side.

  

Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof*: move sun visor horizontally if necessary.

  

Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof*: fold down additional sun visor* to the windscreen.

 

Ashtray*

Ashtray in the cockpit

Ashtray
Insert
Marking
  

To open: briefly press marking .

 

Ashtray opens.

  

To remove the insert: lift insert up and out.

  

To refit the insert: press insert into the holder until it engages.

Ashtray in the rear compartment

Insert
Ashtray
Marking
  

To open: briefly press marking .

 

Ashtray opens.

  

To remove the insert: lift insert up and out.

  

To refit the insert: replace insert from above.

  

Press insert into the holder until it engages.

 

Cigarette lighter*

Risk of injury and fire

Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob. Otherwise, you might burn yourself.

Make sure that children travelling in the vehicle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it.

Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
Marking
  

Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

  

Press marking .

 

Ashtray opens.

  

Press in cigarette lighter .

 

Cigarette lighter  will pop out automatically when the heating element is red-hot.

 

12V sockets

The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum power consumption of 180 watts.

If you are using all sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you do not exceed the maximum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise, you will overload the fuses.

  

Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

Socket in the cockpit

If accessories are connected, make sure that a maximum current draw of 15 A is not exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the fuse.

The socket is not suitable for operating the electric air pump.

Stowage compartment
Socket
Marking
  

Press marking .

 

Stowage compartment opens.

  

Remove cover from socket .

On vehicles with the smoker's package*, you must remove the cigarette lighter in order to use the socket more.

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Socket in the rear passenger compartment

If accessories are connected, make sure that a maximum current draw of 20 A is not exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the fuse.

Socket
  

Fold up the cover on socket .

You can also use the socket when the ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.

Socket in the luggage compartment

If accessories are connected, make sure that a maximum current draw of 20 A is not exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the fuse.

  

Fold up the socket cover.

You can also use the socket when the ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.

 

Mobile phone*

Risk of accident

Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving regarding operating mobile communications equipment in a vehicle.

If it is permitted by law to operate communications equipment while the vehicle is in motion, you must only do so when the traffic situation allows. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.

Two-way radios and fax equipment used without low-reflection exterior aerials can interfere with the vehicle's electronics and thereby jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle and your safety. You must therefore only use this equipment if it is correctly connected to a separate reflection-free exterior aerial.

Risk of injury

Excessive electromagnetic radiation may cause damage to your health and the health of others. Using an exterior aerial takes into account current scientific discussions relating to the possible health risk posed by electromagnetic fields.

In order to ensure optimum signal quality for mobile phones and to minimise mutual interference between the vehicle electronics and mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. An exterior aerial conducts the electromagnetic fields generated by a wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle; the field strength within the vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exterior aerial.

There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted to your vehicle; in some cases these are country-specific. You can obtain these mobile phone brackets from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The functions and services available when you use the phone depend on your mobile phone model and service provider.

The mobile phone bracket is in the armrest.

  

Open the telephone compartment more.

Inserting the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket

If the mobile phone is inserted into the mobile phone bracket, you can only speak to the person you are calling using the hands-free system.

Do not attempt to remove the mobile phone and the telephone bracket together. You could otherwise damage the mobile phone bracket.

  

Remove the cover of the aerial plug from the back of the mobile phone and keep it in a safe place.

To engage the mobile phone
Connector contact
Mobile phone bracket

Example illustration

  

Slide the lower end of the mobile phone into connector contact in mobile phone bracket .

  

Push the top part of the mobile phone in the direction of arrow until it engages in mobile phone bracket .

 

The mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system and to the multi-function steering wheel.

The battery is charged depending on the charge status and the position of the key in the ignition lock. The charging process is shown in the mobile phone display.

The system reads the phone book stored on the SIM card and in the mobile phone memory. If the same entry is stored in both of the phone books, both of these entries will be shown in the multi-function display.

You can make a call using the and buttons on the multi-function steering wheel. You can control other mobile phone functions via the on-board computer more.

When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the mobile phone remains switched on for approximately ten minutes (run-on time). If you make a call during this time, the mobile phone will be switched off approximately ten minutes after you have ended the call.

Run-on time:

You can change the run-on time by making an additional phone book entry on the SIM card. For the name, enter "Idletime" and for the number, enter a figure between "1" and "30" (minutes). If you have not entered a number or have entered a different number, the run-on time of ten minutes will still apply.

For information on how to create a phone book entry, refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.

Own number sending:

The hands-free system does not recognise whether own number sending is enabled or disabled in the mobile phone. The phone number is therefore always sent by default.

By creating an additional phone book entry on the SIM card, you can switch the own number sending function on and off. For the name, enter "CALLID" and for the number, enter a "0" or a "1". Entering "0" will prevent the telephone number from being sent; entering "1" will allow it to be sent.

For information on how to create a phone book entry, refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.

Removing the mobile phone from the mobile phone bracket

To release the mobile phone
Mobile phone bracket

Example illustration

  

Press the release catch in the direction of arrow and remove the mobile phone upwards from mobile phone bracket .

Fitting a different mobile phone bracket

If you require a different mobile phone bracket for your mobile phone, remove the existing mobile phone bracket and then fit the new one.

Removing the existing mobile phone bracket
To release the mobile phone bracket
To remove the mobile phone bracket
Mobile phone bracket

Example illustration

  

Press the release button in the direction of arrow and remove mobile phone bracket in the direction of arrow .

Fitting a different mobile phone bracket
Contact plate
Recesses
Mobile phone bracket

Example illustration

  

Insert mobile phone bracket  into recesses  of contact plate .

  

Slide mobile phone bracket  forwards until it engages.

 

Garage door opener*

The remote control integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up to three different door and gate systems.

The garage door opener is only available for certain countries. Observe the legal requirements in all countries concerned.

The HomeLink® garage door opener is compatible with most European garage and gate opener drives. More information on HomeLink® and/or compatible products is available from:

  • any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre

  • the HomeLink® hotline (0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or +49 (0) 6839 907-277 (at a charge)

  • the internet: www.homelink.com

Indicator lamp
Transmitter button
Transmitter button
Transmitter button

Remote control in the rear-view mirror

Risk of accident

Only press the transmitter button on the integrated remote control if there are no persons or objects present within the sweep of the garage door. Persons could otherwise be injured as the door moves.

Programming the remote control

You will achieve the best results by inserting new batteries in the garage door's remote control before programming it.

  

Erase the memory of the integrated remote control more before programming it for the first time.

  

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.

  

Press and hold one of transmitter buttons to on the integrated remote control.

 

Indicator lamp starts to flash after a short while. It flashes about once a second.

 

Indicator lamp  flashes immediately the first time the transmitter button is programmed. If this transmitter button has already been programmed, indicator lamp  will only start flashing at a rate of once a second after 20 seconds have elapsed.

  

Keep the transmitter buttons depressed.

  

Point the garage door's remote control with the transmitter towards the left-hand side of the rear-view mirror from a distance of 5 to 20 cm.

 

The distance between the garage door's remote control and the integrated garage door opener depends on the system of the garage door drive. You might require several attempts. You should test every position for at least 20 seconds before trying another position.

  

Keep the transmitter button on the garage door's remote control depressed until indicator lamp  starts to flash rapidly.

 

The programming was successful if indicator lamp flashes rapidly.

  

Release the transmitter buttons on the garage door's remote control and the integrated remote control.

If indicator lamp  goes out after approximately 20 seconds and did not flash rapidly before this:

  

Release the transmitter buttons on the integrated and portable remote controls.

  

Repeat the programming procedure. At the same time change the distance between the garage door's remote control and the transmitter buttons in the rear-view mirror.

If the garage door system works with a rolling code, after programming you must synchronise the remote control integrated in the rear-view mirror with the garage door system receiver.

You will find further information in the garage door opening system's operating instructions, e.g. the sections on "Synchronising the transmitter" or "Registering a new transmitter". You can also call the hotline mentioned above.

Opening or closing the garage door

Once programmed, the integrated remote control will assume the function of the garage door system's remote control. Please read the operating instructions for the garage door system.

  

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.

  

Press the transmitter button on the rear-view mirror that you have programmed to operate the garage door.

 

Garage door system with fixed code: indicator lamp  lights up continuously.

Garage door system with rolling code: indicator lamp  flashes briefly and then lights up for approximately two seconds. This is repeated for up to 20 seconds.

 

The transmitter will transmit a signal for as long as the transmitter button is being pressed. The transmission will be halted after a maximum of 20 seconds and indicator lamp  will flash. Press the transmitter button again if necessary.

Clearing the remote control memory

  

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.

  

Press and hold transmitter buttons  and for approximately 20 seconds until indicator lamp  flashes rapidly.

 

The memory is cleared.

You should clear the remote control memory before selling the vehicle.

 

Compass*

In the Off-road menu* more, the compass displays the compass bearing of your direction of travel. You will see N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW in the multi-function display.

To obtain an accurate display of your compass bearing, the correct geographical zone must be set. If necessary, the compass must also be calibrated more.

If the compass is not calibrated or is malfunctioning due to external interference, you will see the Compass - - - message in the display.

Large buildings, bridges, power lines or large transmitting masts as well as metallic objects in or on the vehicle may interfere with the compass display.

Setting the compass*

You will only see this function if Audio 20 is installed in your vehicle.

  

Use the following zone map to determine your geographical location.

  

Use or on the multi-function steering wheel to select the Vehicle submenu.

  

Keep pressing or until the Compass setting Zone message appears.

 

The selection marker highlights the current setting.

  

Use or to set the geographical location.

Calibrating the compass

You will only see this function if Audio 20 is installed in your vehicle.

    In order to calibrate the compass correctly, observe the following points:

  • find a suitable place where you can drive the vehicle a full circle.

  • calibrate the compass in the open and not in the vicinity of steel constructions or high-voltage transmission lines.

  • switch off electric consumers, e.g. Thermatic / multi-zone Thermotronic*, windscreen wipers or rear window heating.

  • close all doors and the tailgate.

  

Start the engine.

  

Use or on the multi-function steering wheel to select the Vehicle submenu.

  

Keep pressing or until the Compass calibration message appears.

 

The selection marker highlights switched off.

  

Use or to select Start.

 

In the multi-function display, you will see the Compass calibration active
Please drive a full circle message.

  

Drive the vehicle a full circle at approximately 5 - 10 km/h.

 

When calibration is completed, you will see the following message in the multi-function display: Compass calibration Completed successfully

If you do not see the Compass calibration Completed successfully message in the multi-function display, drive another full circle. If calibration is not successful within three minutes of it starting, the Compass calibration message will appear in the multi-function display again. This means that compass calibration is impossible because of external interference. Repeat calibration at another location.

 

Floormat* on the driver's side

Risk of accident

Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used, and that the floormats are properly secured.

The floormats must be secured at all times using retainers and studs.

Before you drive off, make sure that the floormats are secure and rectify if necessary. A floormat which is not properly secured can slip and thereby interfere with the movement of the pedals.

Do not place floormats on top of one another.

Press-studs
Retainers
  

Slide seat backwards.

  

To fit: place the floormat in position.

  

Press stud onto retainer .

  

To remove: pull floormat off retainers .

  

Remove the floormat.

 

Infrared reflecting windscreen*

The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehicle interior from becoming too hot. It also blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz range.

Areas transparent to radio waves

In order to operate radio-controlled equipment (e.g. toll recording systems), areas on the windscreen are transparent to radio waves. You can install radio-controlled systems here. These areas can best be seen from outside the vehicle by observing the light reflected off the windscreen.

 

Retrofitted anti-glare film

Anti-glare film retrofitted to the insides of the windows could interfere with radio or mobile phone reception, especially if it is conductive or metal-coated film. Information about anti-glare film can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.