Notes on changing the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with halogen or static LED headlamps: Changing the headlamps is not necessary. The legal requirements will also be fulfilled in countries with left- and right-hand traffic.
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.
Check the wheels and tyres of your vehicle for damage regularly, i.e. at least every two weeks, as well as after driving off-road or on rough roads. Damaged wheels can lead to a loss of tyre pressure.
Look out for the following types of damage, for example:
cuts in the tyres
punctures in the tyres
tears in the tyres
bulges on tyres
deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
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.
Conduct the following checks regularly on all wheels, at least once a month or as required, e.g. before a long journey or when driving off-road:
check the tyre pressure More
check the valve caps
Valves must be protected from moisture and dirt with valve caps specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
visually inspect the tread depth and the tyre tread across the whole tyre width
The minimum tread depth for summer tyres is 3 mm and for winter tyres 4 mm.
Removing the warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the stowage compartment in the front passenger door.
Take warning triangle out of the stowage compartment.
Removing the first-aid kit (soft sided)
The first-aid kit (soft sided) is located in the stowage compartment in the front passenger door.
Remove first-aid (soft sided) kit from the stowage compartment.
Overview of updating the map data
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The digital maps generated by the map software become outdated in the same way as conventional road maps.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 receive updates to the digital map there.
Online map update
The map data is updated using the online map update service.
This service is not available in all countries.
The following update options are available:
For one region (automatic map update)
For automatic map updates the Automatic online updates system setting must be activated More.
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 the online map update can be found at: Mercedes PRO Portal or Mercedes me Portal
Further information about Mercedes me connect, the provided service scope and operation: Mercedes me connect Interactive Owner's Manual
More information on Mercedes PRO and Mercedes PRO connect and the range of services offered can be found at: Mercedes PRO connect Interactive Operating Instructions
Entering a POI or address
WARNING Risk of distraction due to information systems and communications equipment
If you operate information systems and communications equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you could 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 in accordance with the 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 PRO connect or Mercedes me connect is available (country-dependent).
You have a user account in the portal.
The service is available.
The service has been activated at a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
Further information can be found at: Mercedes PRO Portal or Mercedes me Portal
Multimedia system:
Where to?Using the on-board search
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 
. The entries can be made in any order.
in . The entries can be made in any order. During destination entry, suggestions are made under by the multimedia system. Destination selection takes place in list 
or with 
.
If the multimedia system is equipped with a small display, calling up list is carried out using a list symbol at the top right.
The following entries can be made, for example:
Town, street, house number
Street, town
Postcode
POI name
POI category, 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 touchscreen. The letters can be written next to each other or above each other More.
To return to entry using the keyboard:
select 
. 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 
. Sets the written 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.
Changing 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.
Accepting a destination
Select the destination in list .
. If the destination is ambiguous, select the destination in the list.
The destination address is shown.
Calculate the route.
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 three-word address.
Select country indicator .
. Select the provider for the online service from the countries list.
or
If the on-board search delivers no search 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 direct frequency entry
Multimedia system:
Select 
.
. Select 
.
. Enter a station name or frequency.
Select a station.