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 ... ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the 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...
......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 ... ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Blocking of rear door window operation...Panic alarm* ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system* ...Tow-away ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature display...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAVI* menu...Malfunction memory menu ...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL ...
...Blocking of rear door window operation...Panic alarm* ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system* ...Tow-away ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature display...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAVI* menu...Malfunction memory menu ...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 rotation...Checking tire inflation pressure ...Rotating wheels ... 249 249 251 252 252 253 256 257 258 259 260 260 261 261 261 262 Winter driving ...Winter...
... ...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 rotation...Checking tire inflation pressure ...Rotating wheels ... 249 249 251 252 252 253 256 257 258 259 260 260 261 261 261 262 Winter driving ...Winter...
Owner's Manual
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... rear lamps ...315 Replacing wiper blades...316 Removing wiper blades ...316 Installing wiper blades ...316 Flat tire...317 Preparing the vehicle ...317 Mounting the Minispare wheel...317 Battery...323 Disconnecting the battery...324 Removing the battery...324 Charging and reinstalling the battery ...324 Reconnecting the battery...325 Jump starting...326 Towing... to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Minispare wheel...Unlocking/locking in an emergency..
... rear lamps ...315 Replacing wiper blades...316 Removing wiper blades ...316 Installing wiper blades ...316 Flat tire...317 Preparing the vehicle ...317 Mounting the Minispare wheel...317 Battery...323 Disconnecting the battery...324 Removing the battery...324 Charging and reinstalling the battery ...324 Reconnecting the battery...325 Jump starting...326 Towing... to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Minispare wheel...Unlocking/locking in an emergency..
Owner's Manual
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......Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor Sport...C 240/C 320 (all models) ...C 32 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 335 336 337 337 338 339 339 339 339 340 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 Fuels, coolants, lubricants...
......Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor Sport...C 240/C 320 (all models) ...C 32 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 335 336 337 337 338 339 339 339 339 340 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 Fuels, coolants, lubricants...
Owner's Manual
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...information on electronic components and associated software could seriously impair the operating safety of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for example when running . Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for further inspection or repairs. Removal of any of the vehicle. See your vehicle..... If the vehicle appears unsafe, have a negative impact on the vehicle could also have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with...
...information on electronic components and associated software could seriously impair the operating safety of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for example when running . Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for further inspection or repairs. Removal of any of the vehicle. See your vehicle..... If the vehicle appears unsafe, have a negative impact on the vehicle could also have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 47 47 47 206 22, 109 24, 114 Page Item 6 Overhead... control panel 7 Glove box lid release, glove box lock 8 Glove box 9 Center console a Starter switch b Horn c Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) d Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* 37 37 Page 27 216 216 25 31 Item e Hood lock release f Parking brake pedal g Trunk lid release switch h...
At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 47 47 47 206 22, 109 24, 114 Page Item 6 Overhead... control panel 7 Glove box lid release, glove box lock 8 Glove box 9 Center console a Starter switch b Horn c Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) d Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* 37 37 Page 27 216 216 25 31 Item e Hood lock release f Parking brake pedal g Trunk lid release switch h...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Page 113 113 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page 24
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Page 113 113 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page 24
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 3 Seat adjustment 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Switch for rear door window override 6 Switches for opening/closing rear door windows 7 Remote trunk lid switch Page 85 99 32, 92 200 70 200 87 28
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 3 Seat adjustment 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Switch for rear door window override 6 Switches for opening/closing rear door windows 7 Remote trunk lid switch Page 85 99 32, 92 200 70 200 87 28
Owner's Manual
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G ! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to an unlocked vehicle. To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove ...
G ! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to an unlocked vehicle. To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove ...
Owner's Manual
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... secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in accordance ... unattended in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which operates with the seat back reclined. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of Siemens Automotive Corp. 32 Infants and small children must be adjusted either manually...
... secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in accordance ... unattended in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which operates with the seat back reclined. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of Siemens Automotive Corp. 32 Infants and small children must be adjusted either manually...
Owner's Manual
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... backrest tilt Press switch 3 in direction of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height Press switch 4 in the child restraint. Seat cushion tilt Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward until your arms are not properly secured in the...
... backrest tilt Press switch 3 in direction of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height Press switch 4 in the child restraint. Seat cushion tilt Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward until your arms are not properly secured in the...
Owner's Manual
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...direction of arrow 1. Otherwise you to properly operate controls. The memory function* ( page 99) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors. 35 Seat cushion tilt Press switch up or down in the starter switch to a comfortable seating position that ...and aft adjustment 5 Seat backrest tilt Turn the SmartKey in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat fore and aft adjustment Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are no items in direction...
...direction of arrow 1. Otherwise you to properly operate controls. The memory function* ( page 99) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors. 35 Seat cushion tilt Press switch up or down in the starter switch to a comfortable seating position that ...and aft adjustment 5 Seat backrest tilt Turn the SmartKey in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat fore and aft adjustment Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are no items in direction...
Owner's Manual
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...protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Do not leave children unattended in the event of the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the seat head restraints. Warning! Unsupervised use of the head restraint. This will reduce the potential... for injury to an unlocked vehicle. G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Getting started Adjusting Head restraint tilt Steering wheel Warning! Push or pull on the lower edge of the head at eye level. The electrical steering...
...protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Do not leave children unattended in the event of the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the seat head restraints. Warning! Unsupervised use of the head restraint. This will reduce the potential... for injury to an unlocked vehicle. G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Getting started Adjusting Head restraint tilt Steering wheel Warning! Push or pull on the lower edge of the head at eye level. The electrical steering...
Owner's Manual
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...the steering column (lower left). 1 Handle To unlock the steering column, pull handle 1 out to its stop limit. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is once again locked into position. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down... the SmartKey in until you have properly locked the steering column. Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, manual ! Do not drive the vehicle until it engages. If the warning message STEERING WHEEL ADJ. - To lock the steering column, push handle 1 all the way in the...
...the steering column (lower left). 1 Handle To unlock the steering column, pull handle 1 out to its stop limit. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is once again locked into position. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down... the SmartKey in until you have properly locked the steering column. Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, manual ! Do not drive the vehicle until it engages. If the warning message STEERING WHEEL ADJ. - To lock the steering column, push handle 1 all the way in the...
Owner's Manual
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...allow the liquid to come into contact with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. G G In the case of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is convex (outwardly curved surface for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors. For more information, see "Rear view mirrors" ( page ...clearly visible. The mirror surface is reached with the vehicle paint finish can move freely and that you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for a wider field of arrow 2. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with water, and seek medical help if necessary...
...allow the liquid to come into contact with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. G G In the case of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is convex (outwardly curved surface for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors. For more information, see "Rear view mirrors" ( page ...clearly visible. The mirror surface is reached with the vehicle paint finish can move freely and that you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for a wider field of arrow 2. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with water, and seek medical help if necessary...
Owner's Manual
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... the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. Push adjustment button 2 up, down, left mirror or button 3 for the steering wheel and seat position. ! Press button 1 for the left , or right according to the desired setting. i The memory function* ( page 99) lets you can adjust the...
... the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. Push adjustment button 2 up, down, left mirror or button 3 for the steering wheel and seat position. ! Press button 1 for the left , or right according to the desired setting. i The memory function* ( page 99) lets you can adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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... dangerous to B. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on driving, see "Lighting" ( page 102). ! This could lose control of the steering wheel. For more information on the brake pedal. ! For more information on Turn switch to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine... speed is located on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Warning! You could result in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when ...
... dangerous to B. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on driving, see "Lighting" ( page 102). ! This could lose control of the steering wheel. For more information on the brake pedal. ! For more information on Turn switch to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine... speed is located on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Warning! You could result in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when ...
Owner's Manual
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... release brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. Warning! You have now completed your first drive. When parked on parking brake 2. When the engine is running , there is necessary...
... release brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. Warning! You have now completed your first drive. When parked on parking brake 2. When the engine is running , there is necessary...