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Preparing for a holiday
Notes on adjusting the lights when you are
driving abroad
The headlights will automatically be adjusted when you cross the border into
countries in which traffic drives on the other side of the road.
IN THE FOLLOWING CASES, CHECK THE HEADLAMP SETTING AND
CHANGE IT MANUALLY IF NECESSARY:
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If the Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) Manual adjustment only
display message is shown.
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If the Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) display message is
shown.
ONCE THE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED:
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Oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.
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The edge of the road will not be illuminated as far or as high.
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The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog light" functions will not be
available.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tyres
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to damaged tyres
Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss.
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Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage and replace any
damaged tyres immediately.
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WARNING
Risk of aquaplaning due to insufficient tyre tread
Insufficient tyre tread will result in reduced tyre grip. There is a risk of
an accident.
On a wet road surface the risk of aquaplaning is increased, in particular
where speed is not adapted to suit the conditions.
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Check the tread depth and the condition of the tyre contact
surface across the entire width of all tyres on a regular basis.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH FOR
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Summer tyres: 3 mm
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M+S tyres: 4 mm
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For safety reasons, replace the tyres before the legally-prescri‐
bed limit for the minimum tread depth is reached.
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Replace the tyres immediately if the legally-prescribed limit for
the minimum tread depth is reached.
CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING CHECKS ON ALL WHEELS REGULARLY, AT
LEAST ONCE A MONTH OR AS REQUIRED, FOR EXAMPLE, PRIOR TO A
LONG JOURNEY OR DRIVING OFF-ROAD:
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Check the tyre pressure (/page615).
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Visually inspect wheels and tyres for damage.
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Check the valve caps.
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Visual check of the tyre tread depth and the tyre contact surface across
the entire width.
The minimum tread depth for summer tyres is 3 mm and for winter tyres
4 mm.
Removing the safety vest
The safety vests are located in the driver's door and front passenger door
stowage compartments.
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Pull out the safety vest bag using the loop.
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Open the safety vest bag and take out the safety vest.
1 Maximum number of washes
2 Maximum wash temperature
3 Do not bleach
4 Do not iron
5 Do not tumble dry
6 Do not dry clean
7 Class 2 safety vest
The requirements defined by the legal standard are only fulfilled if the safety
vest is the correct size and is fully closed.
EXCHANGE THE SAFETY VEST IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:
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The reflective strips are damaged or dirty.
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The maximum permissible number of washes is exceeded.
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The fluorescence property decreases, e.g. due to permanent exposure to
sunlight.
DISPOSE OF THE SAFETY VEST IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY:
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Please contact your local waste disposal company.
Removing the warning triangle
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Open the tabs 2.
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Remove the warning triangle 1.
First-aid kit overview
The first-aid kit 1 is located in the door stowage compartment of the front
passenger door.
Map data update overview
As the content of a digital road map has a short life, outdated data may have
a negative effect on all navigation functions. For the best MBUX navigation
experience, you should install all of the map updates offered by Mercedes-
Benz.
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE UPDATE OF MAP
DATA:
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Online map update
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Updates via the Mercedes-Benz Portal
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Update at a Mercedes-Benz service centre
Additional costs can be incurred in this process.
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ONLINE MAP UPDATE
REQUIREMENTS:
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Digital Extras are available.
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You have a Mercedes me ID.
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The Digital Extra Online Map Update is available for your region.
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Online Map Update has been activated.
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Online Map Update is only available in certain countries.
Installation takes place in the background as an automatic map update.
The MBUX multimedia system installs all of the available map updates for the
European regions in which the vehicle is located or is moved.
The online map update is activated at the latest after the next time the vehicle
is switched on.
UPDATES VIA THE MERCEDES-BENZ PORTAL
The map data for several regions can also be updated manually. Log in with
your Mercedes-Benz user account at: https://www.mercedes-
Click on your account at the top right and follow the menu path
My dashboard
> Manage vehicle > Manage Digital Extras > Online Map Update. Select the
regions to be downloaded to a storage medium.
After the map data has been copied, connect the storage medium with your
vehicle. Select the notification with information about a new version of the
map data and start the installation. After the MBUX multimedia system has
been restarted, the updated map data is used.
Entering a POI or address
Requirements:
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For the online search:
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There is an Internet connection.
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Digital Extras are available.
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You have created a Mercedes me ID.
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The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me ID and you have accepted
the terms of use.
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Further information can be found at: https://
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The Digital Extra is available and has been activated.
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If Online Search is not available, the search is performed using
the data of the digital map.
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Multimedia system:
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Navigation
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Example: entering a POI or address
1 Input line with current entry
2 Deletes an entry
3 Selects previous destinations
4 Displays and selects additional destination searches
5 Adopts the search result in the input line and continues the search
6 Search result
7 Deletes the last character entered
8 Hides the keypad
9 Activates voice entry.
A Sets the written language
B Switches to digits and special characters
C Switches to upper-case or lower-case letters
If available, selecting the p symbol starts the MBUX Voice Assistant.
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Enter a destination. The entries can be made in any order.
The search results are displayed in a list.
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Online search results for POIs may contain additional informa‐
tion, for example opening times and ratings. The information is
provided by an online map service.
This online function is not available in all countries.
THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES CAN BE MADE, FOR EXAMPLE IN
1:
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Town, street, house number or street, town
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Postcode
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POI name or POI category, e.g. Restaurants
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Town, POI name
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Contact name
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Geo-coordinates (/page451)
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Hide the keyboard with a.
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Select the destination in the list.
The following menu shows the selected destination with the address
information and a corresponding map section.
The menu enables the route to be calculated.
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Searching for radio stations using station
names or frequency entry
Multimedia system:
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Radio
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Select è.
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Enter a station name or frequency.
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Select a station.
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