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...Product 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 the USA......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 headlamps...Turning off engine... 29 30 30 32 32 37 39 41 ...
...Product 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 the USA......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 headlamps...Turning off engine... 29 30 30 32 32 37 39 41 ...
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...the controls that can be provided as required depending on the "Getting started" section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar with problems you find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you . Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing... with the basic functions of your vehicle can be of particular interest to you will find an overview of your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. For you to help you may encounter.
...the controls that can be provided as required depending on the "Getting started" section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar with problems you find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you . Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing... with the basic functions of your vehicle can be of particular interest to you will find an overview of your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. For you to help you may encounter.
Owner's Manual
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... handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to immediately contact your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact... us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer...
... handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to immediately contact your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact... us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer...
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... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may...-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in a group of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. To contact NHTSA, you , your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18
... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may...-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in a group of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. To contact NHTSA, you , your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18
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... the resistance point. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at all in the direction of arrow 1. Wiping with washer fluid. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 49 If windshield wipers fail to the next highest wiper speed.... Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Information on again. The engine electronics may be ...
... the resistance point. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at all in the direction of arrow 1. Wiping with washer fluid. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 49 If windshield wipers fail to the next highest wiper speed.... Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Information on again. The engine electronics may be ...
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...the risk and potential severity of adjustments to place a child 12 years old or under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in the front passenger seat of steering wheel rim. G ...door where the side airbag inflates. The distance from the dashboard when the seat is in a crash. Do not lean with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from the center of the driver's breastbone to give the buyer this happens,...
...the risk and potential severity of adjustments to place a child 12 years old or under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in the front passenger seat of steering wheel rim. G ...door where the side airbag inflates. The distance from the dashboard when the seat is in a crash. Do not lean with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from the center of the driver's breastbone to give the buyer this happens,...
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... or apply any label or other material to the compact disc digital audio standard (IEC 60908). Use only original CDs. Using copied CDs may create problems during playback. The CD changer* does not contain any service work which do not meet this standard may be serviced by qualified personnel. The magazine... the right and press the eject button 3. Clean CDs from heat and direct sunlight. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is a Class 1 laser product.
... or apply any label or other material to the compact disc digital audio standard (IEC 60908). Use only original CDs. Using copied CDs may create problems during playback. The CD changer* does not contain any service work which do not meet this standard may be serviced by qualified personnel. The magazine... the right and press the eject button 3. Clean CDs from heat and direct sunlight. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is a Class 1 laser product.
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... increases the risk of accident! The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailIf the ESP cannot be turned back on the accelerator.... Exceptions: ( page 75). Risk of accidents. Suggested solution Problem v The ESP is deactivated. Practical hints What to do if ... What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb...
... increases the risk of accident! The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailIf the ESP cannot be turned back on the accelerator.... Exceptions: ( page 75). Risk of accidents. Suggested solution Problem v The ESP is deactivated. Practical hints What to do if ... What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb...
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...and the ABS has switched off . If necessary, have the system checked; G In the event a malfunction of an accident. Failure to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could result in display). Drive with added caution. The brake system is above , the ... off . The BAS and the ESP are also switched off (see messages in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.
...and the ABS has switched off . If necessary, have the system checked; G In the event a malfunction of an accident. Failure to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could result in display). Drive with added caution. The brake system is above , the ... off . The BAS and the ESP are also switched off (see messages in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.
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... the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving with the lights up while driving. hear a warning sound. G ! Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. This will not solve the problem. 3 ; If you parking brake...brake warning lamp lights up while driving and you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) The red brake warning lamp You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in...
... the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving with the lights up while driving. hear a warning sound. G ! Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. This will not solve the problem. 3 ; If you parking brake...brake warning lamp lights up while driving and you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) The red brake warning lamp You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in...
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... as soon as possible by the service station to link the vehicle to have your seat belt. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is located in the front left area of...
... as soon as possible by the service station to link the vehicle to have your seat belt. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is located in the front left area of...
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... the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The indicator lamp lights up with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat. Make sure that there is... switched off. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. up . TM Suggested solution 7 7 The indicator lamp does not light The system is installed on the front passenger seat. ...
... the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The indicator lamp lights up with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat. Make sure that there is... switched off. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. up . TM Suggested solution 7 7 The indicator lamp does not light The system is installed on the front passenger seat. ...
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... fluid catching fire. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have reached their wear limit. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Display Possible... cause BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! This will not solve the problem. 3 (Canada only) The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Have your brake system checked immediately...
... fluid catching fire. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have reached their wear limit. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Display Possible... cause BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! This will not solve the problem. 3 (Canada only) The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Have your brake system checked immediately...
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...by gasoline. Flexible Fuel Vehicles MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with Ethanol. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is a mixture of carbon deposits. Never smoke or create sparks close to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up of approximately... 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Warning! Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use either one or the other fuel. Technical data Fuels, ...
...by gasoline. Flexible Fuel Vehicles MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with Ethanol. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is a mixture of carbon deposits. Never smoke or create sparks close to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up of approximately... 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Warning! Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use either one or the other fuel. Technical data Fuels, ...
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... 229 Defogging Windshield 151, 159 Defrosting 151, 160 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 126 Interior lighting 127 Dialing A number (telephone) 135 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 49 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 116 Direction of rotation (tires) 243 Discharged battery Jump starting 306 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 304 Display elements...
... 229 Defogging Windshield 151, 159 Defrosting 151, 160 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 126 Interior lighting 127 Dialing A number (telephone) 135 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 49 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 116 Direction of rotation (tires) 243 Discharged battery Jump starting 306 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 304 Display elements...
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Index Driving Driving abroad 230 General instructions 41, 223 Hydroplaning 227 In winter 228 Problems 49 Safety systems 73 Through standing water 229 Driving abroad 230 Driving instructions 223 Driving off 225 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 78 ABS 73 BAS ...
Index Driving Driving abroad 230 General instructions 41, 223 Hydroplaning 227 In winter 228 Problems 49 Safety systems 73 Through standing water 229 Driving abroad 230 Driving instructions 223 Driving off 225 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 78 ABS 73 BAS ...