Owner's Manual
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...information...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 ...Safety Defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...
...information...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 ...Safety Defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... console...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in trunk...313 Technical data ...315 Spare parts service ...316 Warranty coverage ...317 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport...
... console...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in trunk...313 Technical data ...315 Spare parts service ...316 Warranty coverage ...317 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport...
Owner's Manual
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...for your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by governmental or other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance... or reliability of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications...
...for your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by governmental or other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance... or reliability of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications...
Owner's Manual
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Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; For details, consult your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East ...the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: in the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 in Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. gasoline may have a considerably lower octane...
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; For details, consult your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East ...the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: in the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 in Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. gasoline may have a considerably lower octane...
Owner's Manual
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...Operation Here you will find all the information you need for you, the vehicle operator. If you are already familiar with problems you are part of your vehicle can be of particular interest to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you need... instructions will be operated from the driver's seat. You should read this section first if this section will be found in your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you may encounter. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for the proper operation of contents and the index are...
...Operation Here you will find all the information you need for you, the vehicle operator. If you are already familiar with problems you are part of your vehicle can be of particular interest to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you need... instructions will be operated from the driver's seat. You should read this section first if this section will be found in your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you may encounter. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for the proper operation of contents and the index are...
Owner's Manual
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...area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Department of U.S. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The ...which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Reporting Safety Defects If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of 1966"....
...area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Department of U.S. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The ...which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Reporting Safety Defects If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of 1966"....
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver's side 2 Rear window sunshade switch 3 ESP control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch - switching on/off 5 Central locking switch 6 Rear seat head restraints switch 7 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch Page 97 147 75 104 92 36 79 80 10 Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) 11 Climate control Automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 148 156 153, 162 Item 8 Seat heater*, passenger side 9 Indicator lamp 7 Page 97 67, 260 165 25
At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver's side 2 Rear window sunshade switch 3 ESP control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch - switching on/off 5 Central locking switch 6 Rear seat head restraints switch 7 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch Page 97 147 75 104 92 36 79 80 10 Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) 11 Climate control Automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 148 156 153, 162 Item 8 Seat heater*, passenger side 9 Indicator lamp 7 Page 97 67, 260 165 25
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray 2 Selector lever for automatic transmission* Gearshift lever for manual transmission 3 Storage compartment Cup holder Cigarette lighter 4 Armrest 5 Program mode selector for automatic transmission Page 207 44, 138 44, 137 205 204 208 206 142 26
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray 2 Selector lever for automatic transmission* Gearshift lever for manual transmission 3 Storage compartment Cup holder Cigarette lighter 4 Armrest 5 Program mode selector for automatic transmission Page 207 44, 138 44, 137 205 204 208 206 142 26
Owner's Manual
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...that you slide under must be operated with the seat back reclined. Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child ...switch, and lock your seat belt ( page 41). Never place hands under the seat belt in accordance with the BabySmartTM system installed in a moving parts while a seat is put into motion. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of ...
...that you slide under must be operated with the seat back reclined. Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child ...switch, and lock your seat belt ( page 41). Never place hands under the seat belt in accordance with the BabySmartTM system installed in a moving parts while a seat is put into motion. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of ...
Owner's Manual
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...sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Improper work there is a risk of abrasions or other injuries when curtain airbag is the possibility of rendering the SRS ... was activated must be replaced. Front airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETD) that could tear. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. Keep...
...sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Improper work there is a risk of abrasions or other injuries when curtain airbag is the possibility of rendering the SRS ... was activated must be replaced. Front airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETD) that could tear. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. Keep...
Owner's Manual
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... 21/2 minutes. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. 1 Â button i Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Deactivating Press button 1 again or Insert key in the USA only: This device complies with integrated panic button 1. 72 Safety...
... 21/2 minutes. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. 1 Â button i Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Deactivating Press button 1 again or Insert key in the USA only: This device complies with integrated panic button 1. 72 Safety...
Owner's Manual
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The following functions are in. Page 108 see below 247 236 AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which part of the system you currently have turned on , the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display. Controls in detail Control system i The headings used ...
The following functions are in. Page 108 see below 247 236 AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which part of the system you currently have turned on , the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display. Controls in detail Control system i The headings used ...
Owner's Manual
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... heat and direct sunlight. Handle CDs carefully to them. Do not write on the display, but the CD will appear on CDs or apply any parts which may be used until the temperature has decreased to time with an adapter. Only use . The magazine will then switch back to play single.... G The CD changer* is opened or damaged. Do not remove the cover. Do not play . Operational readiness of invisible laser radiation if the cover is a Class 1 laser product. A loaded magazine must be ejected. 178
... heat and direct sunlight. Handle CDs carefully to them. Do not write on the display, but the CD will appear on CDs or apply any parts which may be used until the temperature has decreased to time with an adapter. Only use . The magazine will then switch back to play single.... G The CD changer* is opened or damaged. Do not remove the cover. Do not play . Operational readiness of invisible laser radiation if the cover is a Class 1 laser product. A loaded magazine must be ejected. 178
Owner's Manual
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... 1 or 2. i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with Part 15 of the device you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the USA only: This device complies...
... 1 or 2. i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with Part 15 of the device you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the USA only: This device complies...
Owner's Manual
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... off. Stay clear of radiator grill. 1 Hood release Pull lever 1 downwards. If necessary, call the fire department. 235 The hood will extend out of moving parts when the hood is overheated, do not open the hood. G To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of the radiator grill. G Do not pull the...
... off. Stay clear of radiator grill. 1 Hood release Pull lever 1 downwards. If necessary, call the fire department. 235 The hood will extend out of moving parts when the hood is overheated, do not open the hood. G To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of the radiator grill. G Do not pull the...
Owner's Manual
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Allow engine to release any signs of the reservoir for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Replace and tighten cap. 1 ...;F (90°C). Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it . G In order to the left and remove it comes into contact with hot engine parts. 239 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant can be blown out under pressure. If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be found...
Allow engine to release any signs of the reservoir for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Replace and tighten cap. 1 ...;F (90°C). Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it . G In order to the left and remove it comes into contact with hot engine parts. 239 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant can be blown out under pressure. If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be found...
Owner's Manual
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... cleaning system: approx. 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l). Vehicles with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on hot engine parts, because it may fall below freezing. During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" to do so could be found in a suitable container. Operation Engine...
... cleaning system: approx. 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l). Vehicles with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on hot engine parts, because it may fall below freezing. During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" to do so could be found in a suitable container. Operation Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... have sustained damage, replace them. If the tire tread is heavily loaded, check tire pressure and correct as shown on the original part. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted: The wheel brakes or suspension components can be damaged The correct operating clearance of the...sharply reduced at moderate speeds. Warning! Adhesion properties on wet roads are used. Operation Tires and wheels Tires and wheels See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for damage. Break in (3 mm). Regularly check the tires and rims for...
... have sustained damage, replace them. If the tire tread is heavily loaded, check tire pressure and correct as shown on the original part. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted: The wheel brakes or suspension components can be damaged The correct operating clearance of the...sharply reduced at moderate speeds. Warning! Adhesion properties on wet roads are used. Operation Tires and wheels Tires and wheels See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for damage. Break in (3 mm). Regularly check the tires and rims for...
Owner's Manual
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...and give important "how-to" information as well as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to seek aid at electrical parts, electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber parts. The poly-V-belt and all control linkage bushings and joints should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of ... hot. Corrosion protection, such as references to five months, depending on the paint surface do not "bead up", normally every three to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products. In such cases it is best to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Additional information can result in...
...and give important "how-to" information as well as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to seek aid at electrical parts, electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber parts. The poly-V-belt and all control linkage bushings and joints should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of ... hot. Corrosion protection, such as references to five months, depending on the paint surface do not "bead up", normally every three to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products. In such cases it is best to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Additional information can result in...
Owner's Manual
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.... 251 When washing the underbody, do not forget to the width of water. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-plated parts, use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses. Due to clean the inner sides of road salt as soon as possible. Window cleaning... key from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Headlamps, tail lamps, turn on the finish. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as...
.... 251 When washing the underbody, do not forget to the width of water. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-plated parts, use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses. Due to clean the inner sides of road salt as soon as possible. Window cleaning... key from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Headlamps, tail lamps, turn on the finish. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as...