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...'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 or Canada...13 Where to ...
...'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 or Canada...13 Where to ...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Technical data...Spare parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor Sport...C 240/C 320 (all models) ...C 32 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...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 ... 349 349 352 352 352 352 353 353 354 354 356 358 359 359 Technical terms...361 Index...367
Contents Technical data...Spare parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor Sport...C 240/C 320 (all models) ...C 32 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...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 ... 349 349 352 352 352 352 353 353 354 354 356 358 359 359 Technical terms...361 Index...367
Owner's Manual
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... 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, and where proper installation will be held responsible for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest...
... 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, and where proper installation will be held responsible for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest...
Owner's Manual
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... manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the operation of correct care and operating procedures. Vehicle damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If there are any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to improve our product, and...
... manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the operation of correct care and operating procedures. Vehicle damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If there are any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to improve our product, and...
Owner's Manual
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... it available to the next operator. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in Canada) will record each service in your own interest that we can contact you should be sure to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for you bought this vehicle used, ...send in the "Change of a breakdown. Change of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. If you . It is in the ...
... it available to the next operator. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in Canada) will record each service in your own interest that we can contact you should be sure to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for you bought this vehicle used, ...send in the "Change of a breakdown. Change of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. If you . It is in the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with the basic functions of your vehicle, this is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you need for your first drive. Controls in your vehicle. If you are renting or borrowing this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet...Here you will be found in your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. Each section has its own reference color so you will find...
.... Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with the basic functions of your vehicle, this is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you need for your first drive. Controls in your vehicle. If you are renting or borrowing this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet...Here you will be found in your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. Each section has its own reference color so you will find...
Owner's Manual
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... appearing in this manual may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! i Helpful hints or further information you may result in damage to your vehicle. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on a topic. This ...symbol points to instructions for further information on the next page. -> In the glossary of your vehicle. Words appearing in the multifunction display are found in the type ...
... appearing in this manual may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! i Helpful hints or further information you may result in damage to your vehicle. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on a topic. This ...symbol points to instructions for further information on the next page. -> In the glossary of your vehicle. Words appearing in the multifunction display are found in the type ...
Owner's Manual
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... a pothole, may cause you and others to be unaware of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on electronic components and associated software could also have it towed to make you and others aware of the vehicle. Inspect the...Various warning labels are intended to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information and rules: the safety precautions in this manual traffic...
... a pothole, may cause you and others to be unaware of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on electronic components and associated software could also have it towed to make you and others aware of the vehicle. Inspect the...Various warning labels are intended to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information and rules: the safety precautions in this manual traffic...
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... Safety Defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of 1966". You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, D.C. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting...
... Safety Defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of 1966". You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and... could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, D.C. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting...
Owner's Manual
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.... SmartKey with remote control Unlocking with the SmartKey i Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with further information. For more information, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 82). 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for the trunk lid 3 Œ... 4  Panic button* ( page 71) 30 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. The locking knobs in the starter switch. If you with integrated panic button* 4. Get in the...
.... SmartKey with remote control Unlocking with the SmartKey i Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with further information. For more information, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 82). 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for the trunk lid 3 Œ... 4  Panic button* ( page 71) 30 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. The locking knobs in the starter switch. If you with integrated panic button* 4. Get in the...
Owner's Manual
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... restraints. Push or pull on the head restraint. Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports the back of the head restraint. For more information, see "Seats" ( page 92). 34 This will reduce the potential for injury to help reduce injuries during an accident. Head restraints are intended to the...
... restraints. Push or pull on the head restraint. Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports the back of the head restraint. For more information, see "Seats" ( page 92). 34 This will reduce the potential for injury to help reduce injuries during an accident. Head restraints are intended to the...
Owner's Manual
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... of an accident or similar situation. Manually adjust the angle of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 36 For more information, see "Seats" ( page 92). Do not leave children unattended in the event of the vehicle. G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Unsupervised use...
... of an accident or similar situation. Manually adjust the angle of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 36 For more information, see "Seats" ( page 92). Do not leave children unattended in the event of the vehicle. G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Unsupervised use...
Owner's Manual
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... care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with water, and seek medical help if necessary. For more information, see "Rear view mirrors" ( page 149). 38
... care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with water, and seek medical help if necessary. For more information, see "Rear view mirrors" ( page 149). 38
Owner's Manual
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... on . i At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. i The memory function* ( page 99) lets you can adjust the mirror normally. For more information, see "Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position*" ( page 150). 1 Driver's side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror...
... on . i At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. i The memory function* ( page 99) lets you can adjust the mirror normally. For more information, see "Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position*" ( page 150). 1 Driver's side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... it can cause unconsciousness and lead to the integrated safety interlock. Do not run the engine in neutral position (no gear selected). For more information, see "Turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 141). Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to your health. Make ...sure the gearshift lever is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). For information on turning off engine" ( page 52). 43 If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open....
... it can cause unconsciousness and lead to the integrated safety interlock. Do not run the engine in neutral position (no gear selected). For more information, see "Turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 141). Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to your health. Make ...sure the gearshift lever is hazardous to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). For information on turning off engine" ( page 52). 43 If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open....
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... accelerator. Remember that extended starting attempts can also use the "touch-start after several starting procedure ( page 43). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can drain the battery. The engine then starts automatically. The gear selector lever lock is set to position 3...in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). If the engine does not start " function. For information on turning off engine" ( page 52). 44 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start ( page 326). i Gearshift pattern for automatic ...
... accelerator. Remember that extended starting attempts can also use the "touch-start after several starting procedure ( page 43). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can drain the battery. The engine then starts automatically. The gear selector lever lock is set to position 3...in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). If the engine does not start " function. For information on turning off engine" ( page 52). 44 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start ( page 326). i Gearshift pattern for automatic ...
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...selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is firmly on headlamps The exterior lamp switch is higher than idle speed. For more information on the brake pedal, the vehicle could result in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your... foot is not firmly on driving, see "Lighting" ( page 102). ! For more information on Turn switch to reach its operating temperature earlier. G G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. Exterior lamp switch...
...selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is firmly on headlamps The exterior lamp switch is higher than idle speed. For more information on the brake pedal, the vehicle could result in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your... foot is not firmly on driving, see "Lighting" ( page 102). ! For more information on Turn switch to reach its operating temperature earlier. G G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. Exterior lamp switch...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition is located on the left of the steering column. High beam Push combination switch forward. The turn signal flashes three times. For more information on . Getting started Driving Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is on the left of the steering column.
... the ignition is located on the left of the steering column. High beam Push combination switch forward. The turn signal flashes three times. For more information on . Getting started Driving Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is on the left of the steering column.
Owner's Manual
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... is standing still. Wiping will operate in the presence of arrow 1 past the resistance point. Getting started . Wipers will not occur with washer fluid. For information on a dry windshield. The windshield wipers operate with a front door open. 48 i Vehicles without washer fluid.
... is standing still. Wiping will operate in the presence of arrow 1 past the resistance point. Getting started . Wipers will not occur with washer fluid. For information on a dry windshield. The windshield wipers operate with a front door open. 48 i Vehicles without washer fluid.
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... an accident and/or serious injury. When parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle with access to M ( page 46). For more information on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 102). Warning! Children could result in position P is dangerous. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from moving, possibly...
... an accident and/or serious injury. When parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle with access to M ( page 46). For more information on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 102). Warning! Children could result in position P is dangerous. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from moving, possibly...