Notes on changing the lights when driving abroad
Vehicles with static LED headlamps: it is not necessary to change 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: before crossing the border into countries in which traffic drives on the other side of the road, it is necessary to set the headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam More.
After the headlamps are changed:
oncoming traffic is not dazzled
the edge of the road is not illuminated as far or as high
the "motorway mode" and "enhanced fog light" functions are not available.
The headlamps must be reset to asymmetrical dipped beam when you return from abroad.
Regular checking of wheels and tyres
WARNING Risk of accident from damaged tyres
Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss.
As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle.
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 tyre tread is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that in heavy rain or slush the risk of aquaplaning is increased, in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the conditions.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at different locations on the tyre tread.
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, e. g. prior to a long journey or driving off-road:
Check the tyre pressure More.
Visual inspection of wheels and tyres for damage.
Check the valve caps.
The valves must be protected against moisture and dirt by the valve caps approved especially for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Visual check of the tyre tread depth and the tyre tread condition 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 door stowage compartments 
in the front door.
To remove:
pull out the safety vest bag containing the safety vest. Open the safety vest bag and pull out the safety vest.
Safety vests can also be stored in the rear door stowage compartments.
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 if:
it is damaged or dirt on the reflective strips can no longer be removed
the maximum number of washes is exceeded
the fluorescence of the safety vest has faded
Removing the warning triangle
Push both sides of warning triangle holder in the direction of the arrow and open it.
in the direction of the arrow and open it. Remove warning triangle .
. First-aid kit (soft sided)
First-aid kit (soft sided) is located in the stowage net in the right-hand side of the boot and is secured with Velcro strip .
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 receive updates to the digital map there.
Online map update
The online map update service is not available in all countries.
The online map update service from Mercedes me connect can be used to update map data.
The following updates are available:
the automatic map update updates map data for one region.
the manual map update updates map data for several or all regions.
The service must be activated at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre in order to use automatic updates.
Further information on the online map update Mercedes me homepage.
Further information on updates: 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.
Show the navigation menu.
Select 
Enter destination .
Enter destination . The country in which the vehicle is located is set .
There are two available methods of destination entry:
free search
search step-by-step
Method 1: free search
Enter the POI or address in . The entries can be made in any order.
. The entries can be made in any order. During destination entry, suggestions are made by the multimedia system. A selection of destinations appears in a list.
Enter these address elements, for example:
city, street, house number
street, city
ZIP code
POI name
POI category, e.g. Petrol station
city, POI name
Examples of destination 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.
To try both examples, the country setting must also be changed (method 2).
To switch to handwriting recognition:
select 
. Write the character on the touchpad.
To switch to character selection:
press the 
button. or
Press the touchpad.
To delete an entry:
select 
(if available). Press briefly: deletes the last character entered or the last suggestion adopted.
Press and hold: deletes the entire entry.
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 call up the online search function:
select Online search. Once an Internet connection is established, a list appears. It shows online destinations related to the previous entry.
Online destinations are provided by the Internet service provider.
Select the online destination.
or
Enter an online destination in the input line.
Online search is not available in all countries.
Requirements:
You have a Mercedes me account.
The service has been activated at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Further information can be found at: Mercedes me Homepage
To call up the list:
press the button. or
If the top line of the character bar is highlighted, navigate upwards.
Select the destination in the list.
To adopt a destination:
select Select destination. If there are several listings for a destination, a list appears.
Select the destination.
The destination address is shown.
Method 2: search step-by-step
Press the button.
button. or
If the top line of the character bar is highlighted, navigate upwards.
The character bar is hidden. City or postcode is highlighted. Additional entry fields, e.g. for POI, are available.
Select City or postcode.
The character bar appears.
Enter the city or the ZIP code.
During destination entry, suggestions are made by the multimedia system. A selection of destinations appears in a list.
The address entries can be made in any order, for example:
City or postcode, Street, House no.
Enter an intersecting street, if available.
Street, City or postcode
POI, e.g. Petrol station, City or postcode
During destination entry, use the following functions:
switching to handwriting recognition
switching to character selection
deleting an entry
An entry, e.g. POI, can be deleted with
in a step-by-step search. Navigate to the left to do so. call up online search function (if available)
calls up a list
The functions are described in the free search.
To change the country:
select the country. Enter the country. You only need to enter the first character.
Select the country on the list.
To adopt a destination:
select Select destination. If there are several listings for a destination, a distance-orientated list appears.
Select the destination.
The destination address is shown.
Searching for radio stations using station names or direct frequency entry
Multimedia system:
Enter a station name or frequency.
Select 
.
. The search results are displayed.
Select a station.