Owner's Manual
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... Reporting Safety Defects ...15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...18 Door control panel ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Dashboard ...22 Center console ...24 Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...30 General notes on the central locking system ...30 Central locking system ...31 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...31 Locking and unlocking ...33 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control ...33 Opening the trunk ...34 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from...
... Reporting Safety Defects ...15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...18 Door control panel ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Dashboard ...22 Center console ...24 Operation Vehicle keys ...28 Start lock-out ...30 General notes on the central locking system ...30 Central locking system ...31 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...31 Locking and unlocking ...33 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control ...33 Opening the trunk ...34 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from...
Owner's Manual
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... ...195 Power windows ...197 Sliding/pop-up roof ...200 Interior lighting ...203 Rear window sunshade ...205 Sun visors ...206 Vanity mirrors ...206 Interior ...207 Storage compartments and armrests ...207 Glove box ...208 Cup holder ...211 Ashtrays ...213 Lighter ...215 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ...216 Ski sack ...216 Enlarged cargo area ...221 Split folding rear seat bench ...221 Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged...
... ...195 Power windows ...197 Sliding/pop-up roof ...200 Interior lighting ...203 Rear window sunshade ...205 Sun visors ...206 Vanity mirrors ...206 Interior ...207 Storage compartments and armrests ...207 Glove box ...208 Cup holder ...211 Ashtrays ...213 Lighter ...215 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ...216 Ski sack ...216 Enlarged cargo area ...221 Split folding rear seat bench ...221 Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged...
Owner's Manual
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...Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...232 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...233 Maintenance ...233 Tele Aid ...234 Catalytic converter ...244 Emission control ...245 Starter switch ...246 Starting and turning off the engine ...248 Manual transmission ...249 Automatic transmission ...251 Parking brake ...260 Driving instructions ...261 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...261 Drinking and driving ...261 Pedals ...261 Power assistance ...262 Brakes ...262 Driving off ...263 Parking ...264 Tires ...265 Snow chains ...267 Winter driving instructions ...268 Deep water ...270 Passenger...
...Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...232 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...233 Maintenance ...233 Tele Aid ...234 Catalytic converter ...244 Emission control ...245 Starter switch ...246 Starting and turning off the engine ...248 Manual transmission ...249 Automatic transmission ...251 Parking brake ...260 Driving instructions ...261 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...261 Drinking and driving ...261 Pedals ...261 Power assistance ...262 Brakes ...262 Driving off ...263 Parking ...264 Tires ...265 Snow chains ...267 Winter driving instructions ...268 Deep water ...270 Passenger...
Owner's Manual
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...326 Vehicle jack ...327 Wheels ...328 Tire replacement ...328 Rotating wheels ...329 Spare wheel ...330 Spare wheel bolts ...330 Changing wheels ...331 TIREFIT ...337 Tire inflation pressure ...341 Battery ...342 Jump starting ...344 Towing the vehicle ...347 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ...350 Exterior lamps ...351 Replacing bulbs ...351 Standby bulb function ...356 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...357 Synchronizing remote control ...359 Emergency engine shut-down ...359 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...360 Replacing wiper blade insert ...362 Roof rack...
...326 Vehicle jack ...327 Wheels ...328 Tire replacement ...328 Rotating wheels ...329 Spare wheel ...330 Spare wheel bolts ...330 Changing wheels ...331 TIREFIT ...337 Tire inflation pressure ...341 Battery ...342 Jump starting ...344 Towing the vehicle ...347 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ...350 Exterior lamps ...351 Replacing bulbs ...351 Standby bulb function ...356 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...357 Synchronizing remote control ...359 Emergency engine shut-down ...359 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...360 Replacing wiper blade insert ...362 Roof rack...
Owner's Manual
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... on remote control ...33 Opening the trunk ...34 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ...35 Panic button ...36 Mechanical keys ...36 Doors ...37 Central locking switch ...39 Automatic central locking ...40 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...40 Trunk ...41 Trunk lid emergency release ...43 Trunk lid emergency release ...44 Trunk lid release switch ...45 Trunk lamp ...45 Antitheft alarm system ...46 Tow-away alarm ...47 Easy-entry/exit feature...
... on remote control ...33 Opening the trunk ...34 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ...35 Panic button ...36 Mechanical keys ...36 Doors ...37 Central locking switch ...39 Automatic central locking ...40 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...40 Trunk ...41 Trunk lid emergency release ...43 Trunk lid emergency release ...44 Trunk lid release switch ...45 Trunk lamp ...45 Antitheft alarm system ...46 Tow-away alarm ...47 Easy-entry/exit feature...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic key can be turned in the starter switch. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in the starter switch deactivates the start lock-out. When unlocking the driver's door with the remote control. Inserting the electronic key in Canada). Check the batteries of either front door handle. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key, the exterior...
... electronic key can be turned in the starter switch. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in the starter switch deactivates the start lock-out. When unlocking the driver's door with the remote control. Inserting the electronic key in Canada). Check the batteries of either front door handle. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key, the exterior...
Owner's Manual
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... seat heater: 1 Normal seat heating mode. Turning off after approximately 30 minutes of switch. If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off seat heater: If one indicator lamp will stay on with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 58 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Heated seats (optional) Press switch to normal operation and only one indicator lamp is located in the center console...
... seat heater: 1 Normal seat heating mode. Turning off after approximately 30 minutes of switch. If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off seat heater: If one indicator lamp will stay on with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 58 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Heated seats (optional) Press switch to normal operation and only one indicator lamp is located in the center console...
Owner's Manual
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... impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other breathing trouble. Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 77 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The driver and passengers will not be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at that date, they provide their seat belts, otherwise it is neither injurious to do so. If...
... impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other breathing trouble. Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 77 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The driver and passengers will not be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at that date, they provide their seat belts, otherwise it is neither injurious to do so. If...
Owner's Manual
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Warning! For exterior lamp switch, see above. The automatic headlamp feature is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's lights at all times. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Exterior lamp switch Headlamp mode Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off manually using the exterior lamp switch. The headlamps will not be automatically switched on the vehicle lights by...
Warning! For exterior lamp switch, see above. The automatic headlamp feature is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's lights at all times. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Exterior lamp switch Headlamp mode Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off manually using the exterior lamp switch. The headlamps will not be automatically switched on the vehicle lights by...
Owner's Manual
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The air conditioner switches itself off . Have the air conditioner checked by direct sunlight and is lost. If the vehicle interior has been heated by a Mercedes-Benz Center should this setting to 72°F (22°C). We recommend to set manually. Please make changes from this happen. Heating mode: To lower headroom temperature, use thumbwheel (4, page 160). Also keep the air intake grill in the center console. Economy mode S cannot...
The air conditioner switches itself off . Have the air conditioner checked by direct sunlight and is lost. If the vehicle interior has been heated by a Mercedes-Benz Center should this setting to 72°F (22°C). We recommend to set manually. Please make changes from this happen. Heating mode: To lower headroom temperature, use thumbwheel (4, page 160). Also keep the air intake grill in the center console. Economy mode S cannot...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic air conditioner. To cancel: Press the F button in the control panel of power. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. To select: Press the F button in the control panel of operation depending on . Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in starter switch to a minimum, turn itself back on the outside temperature and vehicle speed...
... automatic air conditioner. To cancel: Press the F button in the control panel of power. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. To select: Press the F button in the control panel of operation depending on . Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in starter switch to a minimum, turn itself back on the outside temperature and vehicle speed...
Owner's Manual
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... the indicator lamp in the "SOS" button stays on after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 and the message "TELE AID - NOT ACTIVATED" will be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call mail. Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 234 Tele Aid Important!
... the indicator lamp in the "SOS" button stays on after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 and the message "TELE AID - NOT ACTIVATED" will be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call mail. Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 234 Tele Aid Important!
Owner's Manual
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... use of operation. This gear selection will not shift to a lower gear, if the engine's revolutions per minute limit would be no downshift, even when the vehicle speed reaches the engine's rpm limit of the engine's braking power when descending steep grades. by this position, which makes maximum use of that gear, e.g. Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 257 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index...
... use of operation. This gear selection will not shift to a lower gear, if the engine's revolutions per minute limit would be no downshift, even when the vehicle speed reaches the engine's rpm limit of the engine's braking power when descending steep grades. by this position, which makes maximum use of that gear, e.g. Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 257 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index...
Owner's Manual
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... switch. "S" is provided with a selector switch (1) for all regular driving. P 2 7 .0 0 -2 0 7 2 -2 6 The transmission is displayed in the gear range indicator display. Accelerator Operation: Fast on the current vehicle speed. The program mode currently selected is dependent on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into a lower gear. using the engine's braking power during performance driving. The vehicle starts out in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing...
... switch. "S" is provided with a selector switch (1) for all regular driving. P 2 7 .0 0 -2 0 7 2 -2 6 The transmission is displayed in the gear range indicator display. Accelerator Operation: Fast on the current vehicle speed. The program mode currently selected is dependent on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into a lower gear. using the engine's braking power during performance driving. The vehicle starts out in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing...
Owner's Manual
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... service brakes to use the engine's braking power. Warning! Caution! When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on for an extended period with the ESP switched off . When starting off on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to drive on the brakes by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This helps prevent overheating of other than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down the brakes...
... service brakes to use the engine's braking power. Warning! Caution! When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on for an extended period with the ESP switched off . When starting off on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to drive on the brakes by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This helps prevent overheating of other than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down the brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. Applying the brakes very quickly results in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of a BAS equipped vehicle must apply continuous full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers by the driver's braking style. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 275 Instrument cluster...
... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure. Applying the brakes very quickly results in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of a BAS equipped vehicle must apply continuous full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers by the driver's braking style. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 275 Instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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After air pump has cooled off air pump, turn key in steering lock to provide a reliable tire repair. To switch off , operate air pump again. 16. Reinstall valve tire cap. 18. Pull out air hose with pressure gauge (5) and electrical plug (6). 13. Plug air pump electrical plug (6) into vehicle cigar lighter. 15. Remove air pump from storage compartment inside trunk. 12. Air pump could overheat! In this case TIREFIT can not properly seal the tire. To switch on air pump, turn key in (10 m), so that 6 minutes without interruption. Do not exceed...
After air pump has cooled off air pump, turn key in steering lock to provide a reliable tire repair. To switch off , operate air pump again. 16. Reinstall valve tire cap. 18. Pull out air hose with pressure gauge (5) and electrical plug (6). 13. Plug air pump electrical plug (6) into vehicle cigar lighter. 15. Remove air pump from storage compartment inside trunk. 12. Air pump could overheat! In this case TIREFIT can not properly seal the tire. To switch on air pump, turn key in (10 m), so that 6 minutes without interruption. Do not exceed...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent the vehicle door locks from starter switch and reinsert. See battery on page 342 or jump starting on page 131. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 347 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index See the individual setting menu "VEHICLE" - "AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK" on page 344. Prior to vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. If the electronic key is in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of...
... prevent the vehicle door locks from starter switch and reinsert. See battery on page 342 or jump starting on page 131. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 347 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index See the individual setting menu "VEHICLE" - "AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK" on page 344. Prior to vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. If the electronic key is in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of...
Owner's Manual
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... Headlamp assembly ...352 High mounted stop lamp ...356 License plate lamps ...355 Parking and standing lamp ...353 Replacing bulbs ...351 Side marker lamp, front ...355 Taillamp assemblies ...354 Turn signal lamp ...353 Exterior mirror adjustment ...91 Exterior mirror, front passenger side, parking position ...92 391 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Cruise control ...272 Cup holder ...211 D Dashboard ...22 Door control panel ...20 Door entry lamps ...204 Drive...
... Headlamp assembly ...352 High mounted stop lamp ...356 License plate lamps ...355 Parking and standing lamp ...353 Replacing bulbs ...351 Side marker lamp, front ...355 Taillamp assemblies ...354 Turn signal lamp ...353 Exterior mirror adjustment ...91 Exterior mirror, front passenger side, parking position ...92 391 Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Cruise control ...272 Cup holder ...211 D Dashboard ...22 Door control panel ...20 Door entry lamps ...204 Drive...
Owner's Manual
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... Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 394 M Maintenance ...233 Malfunction/warning message memory ...119 Manual seat ...52, 56 Manual transmission ...249 Mechanical key ...28, 36 Memory function ...95 Mirror, exterior, parking position, front passenger side ...92 Multicontour seat ...57 Multifunction display ...102 Coolant temperature ...106 Engine oil level indicator ...106 FSS ...106 Individual settings ...121 Tire inflation pressure monitor ...106 Trip and main odometer ...106 Vehicle speed...
... Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 394 M Maintenance ...233 Malfunction/warning message memory ...119 Manual seat ...52, 56 Manual transmission ...249 Mechanical key ...28, 36 Memory function ...95 Mirror, exterior, parking position, front passenger side ...92 Multicontour seat ...57 Multifunction display ...102 Coolant temperature ...106 Engine oil level indicator ...106 FSS ...106 Individual settings ...121 Tire inflation pressure monitor ...106 Trip and main odometer ...106 Vehicle speed...