Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with static LED headlamps: It is not necessary to convert the headlamps. The legal requirements are also met in countries in which traffic drives on the other side of the road.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System: The headlamps are automatically adjusted when the vehicle enters 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:
If the Dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) Manual adjustment only display message is displayed.
If the Check dipped-beam setting (left/right-side traffic) display message is displayed.
Once the headlamps have been converted:
Oncoming traffic will not be dazzled.
The edge of the road will not be illuminated as far or as high.
The "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog light" functions will not be available.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tyres
WARNING Risk of injury due to damaged tyres
Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
WARNING Risk of aquaplaning due to insufficient tyre tread
Insufficient tyre tread will result in reduced tyre grip.
The risk of aquaplaning is increased on wet roads, especially when the speed of the vehicle is not adapted to suit the conditions.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire width of all tyres.
Minimum tread depth for:
Summer tyres: 3 mm
M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before 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:
Check the tyre pressure More.
Visually inspect wheels and tyres for damage.
Check the valve caps.
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 stowage compartments in the driver and front passenger door.
To remove:
pull out the safety vest bag by the loop. Open the safety vest bag and pull out the safety vest.
There are also safety vest compartments in the rear door stowage compartments in which safety vests can be stored.
The requirements defined by the legal standard are only fulfilled if the safety vest is the correct size and is fully closed.
Replace the safety vest in the following cases:
the reflective strips are damaged or dirty
the maximum permissible number of washes is exceeded
the fluorescence has faded
Removing the warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the stowage well under the load compartment floor.
First-aid kit (soft-sided) overview
First-aid kit (soft sided) is in the load compartment in the left-hand stowage net.
Map data update overview
Updating at the Mercedes-Benz service centre
The digital maps generated by the map software become outdated in the same way as conventional road maps. Optimal route guidance can only be provided by the navigation system in conjunction with the most up-to-date map data. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
You can have updates to the digital map implemented there.
Additional costs can be incurred in this connection.
Online map update
The online map update service from Mercedes me connect can be used to update the map data.
Requirements:
Mercedes me connect is available.
You have a user account for the Mercedes me portal.
The service is available.
The service has been activated.
The online map update service is not available in all countries.
The following options are available for the update:
For one region (automatic map update)
If the Automatic online updates system setting is switched off More, you receive a message that a map update is available. You can confirm the message and download the map update.
For several or all regions (manual map update)
The map data will first be downloaded onto a storage medium and then updated on the multimedia system.
Further information on online map updates is available here:
At any Mercedes-Benz service centre
Under: Mercedes me Homepage
Further information on updates can be found at: Mercedes me connect Interactive Owner's Manual.
Entering a POI or address
WARNING Risk of distraction from information systems and communications equipment
If you operate information and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the traffic situation. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits.
If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system.
Requirements:
For the online search: Mercedes me connect is available.
You have set up a user account in the Mercedes me Portal.
The vehicle has been activated for use of Mercedes me connect and you have accepted the terms and conditions for the service.
Further information can be found at: Mercedes me Homepage
The service has been activated.
Multimedia system:
Where to?
On-board search with the keypad
Destination entry uses the on-board search of the database stored in the multimedia system.
The country in which the vehicle is located is set .
Enter the POI or the address using the keyboard (in the image) or using handwriting recognition in input line . The entries can be made in any order.
in input line . The entries can be made in any order. During destination entry, suggestions are offered in by the multimedia system. Destination selection takes place in list or with 
.
The following entries can be made, for example:
City, street, house number
Street, town
Postcode
POI name
POI categories, e.g. Filling station
Town, POI name
Telephone number, if this is available for the POI
Contact name
Example of quick address entry:
If you are searching for Königsstraße in Stuttgart, for example, you can enter STUT and KÖN.
If you are searching for a POI in the United Kingdom, for example, you can enter THE SHARD.
If you would like to try out both examples, you may also need to change the country.
Alternatively, use voice input 
.
. To switch to handwriting recognition:
select . Write the character on the touchpad. The letters can be written next to each other or above each other More.
To return to entry using the keyboard:
select 
. or
Press the touchpad.
To delete an entry:
select . The characters are deleted individually.
or
If characters have been entered in , select 
next to the input line.
, select next to the input line. The complete entry is deleted.
To switch to upper-case or lower-case letters:
select 
. To switch to digits, special characters and symbols:
select 
. 123 changes to ABC.
Display changes to #+=.
Select and switch to additional special characters.
and switch to additional special characters. To enter a space:
select . To set the language:
select 
. Select the language.
This function is useful for countries in which several character sets are supported. An example is Russia, which uses Cyrillic and Latin characters.
To change the country:
select country indicator . Enter the country indicator, e.g. F for France.
The list is filtered.
Select the country on list .
. The destination can be entered.
To accept a destination:
select the destination in list . If the destination is ambiguous, select the destination in the list.
The destination address is shown. The route can be calculated.
Using online search
Requirements: the media display shows an Internet connection with a double-arrow symbol in the status line.
Online search is not available in all countries.
Destination entry uses online map services. If the on-board search finds no suitable destinations or if you change countries, the online search is available.
For the destination you can enter an address, a POI or a 3 word address.
Enter a 3 word address More.
Select country indicator .
. Select the provider for the online service from the countries list.
or
If the on-board search delivers no results, enter the destination in the input line. The entry order is not relevant, e.g. street and town. Use the functions described for the on-board search.
The search results are displayed.
Select the destination in the list.
The detailed view for the route is displayed.
Searching for radio stations using station names or frequency entry
Multimedia system:
Select 
.
. Enter a station name or frequency.
Select a station.