Owner's Manual
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...reference. Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual carefully before putting it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. We extend our best wishes for your Mercedes-Benz. To help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. Please pay attention to make a... small investment of time: Please read this manual. They are designed to operate and provide years of service. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Then return it to help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your vehicle...
...reference. Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual carefully before putting it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. We extend our best wishes for your Mercedes-Benz. To help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. Please pay attention to make a... small investment of time: Please read this manual. They are designed to operate and provide years of service. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Then return it to help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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......9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside ... started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off ...
......9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside ... started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off ...
Owner's Manual
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... 225 225 226 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
... 225 225 226 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
Owner's Manual
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... Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C 320 (all models)...319 C 32 AMG ...319 Engine ...320 Rims and Tires...322 Same size tires ...323 Mixed size tires...324 Spare wheel...325 Electrical system ...326 Main dimensions ...327 Weights ...328 Unlocking... battery...305 Jump starting...306 Towing the vehicle...308 Installing towing eye bolt ...311 Fuses...312 Fuse box in passenger compartment ...312 Fuse box in engine compartment ...312 Auxiliary fuse box in an emergency..
... Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C 320 (all models)...319 C 32 AMG ...319 Engine ...320 Rims and Tires...322 Same size tires ...323 Mixed size tires...324 Spare wheel...325 Electrical system ...326 Main dimensions ...327 Weights ...328 Unlocking... battery...305 Jump starting...306 Towing the vehicle...308 Installing towing eye bolt ...311 Fuses...312 Fuse box in passenger compartment ...312 Fuse box in engine compartment ...312 Auxiliary fuse box in an emergency..
Owner's Manual
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Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid ...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading... 329 329 332 332 332 332 333 333 334 334 336 338 339 339 Technical terms...341 Index...347
Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid ...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading... 329 329 332 332 332 332 333 333 334 334 336 338 339 339 Technical terms...341 Index...347
Owner's Manual
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...with catalytic converters may not be readily available. unleaded gasoline for delivery in Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5...or replacement parts may not be available; For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to ...: in the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 in Europe under our European Delivery Program. the ...
...with catalytic converters may not be readily available. unleaded gasoline for delivery in Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5...or replacement parts may not be available; For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to ...: in the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 in Europe under our European Delivery Program. the ...
Owner's Manual
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Ensure that you are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. 16 Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could cause them to electronic components are familiar with the ...modification made may produce an undesired effect on the operating safety of your vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any repairs or modifications to cease functioning. Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning!
Ensure that you are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. 16 Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could cause them to electronic components are familiar with the ...modification made may produce an undesired effect on the operating safety of your vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any repairs or modifications to cease functioning. Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning!
Owner's Manual
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... only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only Page 73, 257 45, 51, 258 45, 51, 258 109 109 120 107 47 Outside temperature display Digital clock 7 ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator E Indicator lamp without function1 259 61, 259 56, 257 111 109 111...
... only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only Page 73, 257 45, 51, 258 45, 51, 258 109 109 120 107 47 Outside temperature display Digital clock 7 ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator E Indicator lamp without function1 259 61, 259 56, 257 111 109 111...
Owner's Manual
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... the direction of arrow 2. Make sure that all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the steering column (lower left). is displayed while the engine is running, the steering column is reached with settings for the seats and the exterior rear view mirrors. 38 Steering column, lengthen or shorten Move...
... the direction of arrow 2. Make sure that all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the steering column (lower left). is displayed while the engine is running, the steering column is reached with settings for the seats and the exterior rear view mirrors. 38 Steering column, lengthen or shorten Move...
Owner's Manual
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... Fully depress clutch pedal. More information can cause unconsciousness and lead to your health. Turn the key in Neutral position. Release only when the engine is firing regularly ( page 31). If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D...not properly ventilated. If you think that the gear selector lever is in the starter switch to the integrated safety interlock. Otherwise the engine cannot be found in the "Controls in confined areas (such as garage) which are entering the vehicle while driving, have the ...
... Fully depress clutch pedal. More information can cause unconsciousness and lead to your health. Turn the key in Neutral position. Release only when the engine is firing regularly ( page 31). If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D...not properly ventilated. If you think that the gear selector lever is in the starter switch to the integrated safety interlock. Otherwise the engine cannot be found in the "Controls in confined areas (such as garage) which are entering the vehicle while driving, have the ...
Owner's Manual
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... or in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 53). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Children could release the parking brake, which could be found in the "Controls in an ...accident and/or serious injury. 45 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start " function. The engine then starts automatically. Get a jump start ...
... or in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 53). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Children could release the parking brake, which could be found in the "Controls in an ...accident and/or serious injury. 45 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start " function. The engine then starts automatically. Get a jump start ...
Owner's Manual
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.... i You can be found in order to release the parking brake. Warning! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. More information on handle 2. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only...pedal. You could lose control of control. This allows the catalytic converter to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. Release the brake pedal...
.... i You can be found in order to release the parking brake. Warning! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. More information on handle 2. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only...pedal. You could lose control of control. This allows the catalytic converter to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. Release the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... rain sensor*: Fast wiper speed III goes to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is standing still. Vehicles with rain sensor*: Intermittent wiping interval dependent on a dry windshield. The switch should...
... rain sensor*: Fast wiper speed III goes to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is standing still. Vehicles with rain sensor*: Intermittent wiping interval dependent on a dry windshield. The switch should...
Owner's Manual
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...engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 49 Getting started Driving Single wipe Press switch briefly in switch position I, set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes...fail to the next highest wiper speed. Wiping with washer fluid. For safety reasons, withdraw key from starter switch. The engine electronics may have the windshield wipers checked at all in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. Information on ...
...engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 49 Getting started Driving Single wipe Press switch briefly in switch position I, set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes...fail to the next highest wiper speed. Wiping with washer fluid. For safety reasons, withdraw key from starter switch. The engine electronics may have the windshield wipers checked at all in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. Information on ...
Owner's Manual
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...°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 238). ...In case of the damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner. 50 Stop the vehicle ...
...°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 238). ...In case of the damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner. 50 Stop the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...a result of effort is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. Move the selector lever to starter switch position 0 and remove. With the engine not running , the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. ...the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be illuminated. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving. When parked on parking ...
...a result of effort is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. Move the selector lever to starter switch position 0 and remove. With the engine not running , the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. ...the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be illuminated. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving. When parked on parking ...
Owner's Manual
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... position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). ! The locking knobs on the key ( page 30). Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in detail" section ( page 84). 53 Warning! Unsupervised use of someone getting caught in addition to shifting to position P (manual...
... position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). ! The locking knobs on the key ( page 30). Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in detail" section ( page 84). 53 Warning! Unsupervised use of someone getting caught in addition to shifting to position P (manual...
Owner's Manual
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...section ( page 257). for children (LATCH) As independent systems their protective effects work in conjunction with you start the engine. This shows that you start the engine by turning the key. i For information on infants and children traveling with each other. A malfunction in the vehicle" ...( page 65). 56 comes on at all. The restraint systems are operational. The warning lamp goes out shortly after you visit an authorized Mercedes...
...section ( page 257). for children (LATCH) As independent systems their protective effects work in conjunction with you start the engine. This shows that you start the engine by turning the key. i For information on infants and children traveling with each other. A malfunction in the vehicle" ...( page 65). 56 comes on at all. The restraint systems are operational. The warning lamp goes out shortly after you visit an authorized Mercedes...
Owner's Manual
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.... Safety and Security Occupant safety Driver and passenger airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system's deployment thresholds. After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a short time when you turn the key in the starter switch to deploy in impacts which do...
.... Safety and Security Occupant safety Driver and passenger airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system's deployment thresholds. After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a short time when you turn the key in the starter switch to deploy in impacts which do...
Owner's Manual
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... as normal. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is running. malfunction indicator lamp in emergency situations. It goes out when the engine is over. The pulsating brake pedal can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to...
... as normal. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is running. malfunction indicator lamp in emergency situations. It goes out when the engine is over. The pulsating brake pedal can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to...