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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 ......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 36 38 40 40...
...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 ......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 36 38 40 40...
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Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your vehicle. 14 If you are already familiar with problems you will find all the information you . Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. Here you will be provided...can be operated from the driver's seat. Each section has its own reference color so you will find an overview of your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you , the vehicle operator. Technical data All important technical data for you are designed to provide comprehensive support information...
Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your vehicle. 14 If you are already familiar with problems you will find all the information you . Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. Here you will be provided...can be operated from the driver's seat. Each section has its own reference color so you will find an overview of your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you , the vehicle operator. Technical data All important technical data for you are designed to provide comprehensive support information...
Owner's Manual
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... USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required...
... USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required...
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Reporting Safety Defects If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe ..., D.C. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in a ...
Reporting Safety Defects If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you believe ..., D.C. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in a ...
Owner's Manual
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...next highest wiper speed have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Notify local fire and/or police authorities. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off immediately. In case of the damage cannot be operating properly. The engine... manner. 49 If no longer cooling the engine. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be determined: Notify an authorized...
...next highest wiper speed have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Notify local fire and/or police authorities. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off immediately. In case of the damage cannot be operating properly. The engine... manner. 49 If no longer cooling the engine. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be determined: Notify an authorized...
Owner's Manual
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... Keep hands on the steering wheel must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation... of the airbag cover on the outside of adjustments to you have any problems, please see your head or chest ...
... Keep hands on the steering wheel must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation... of the airbag cover on the outside of adjustments to you have any problems, please see your head or chest ...
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... been designed to play single-CDs (80 mm) with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Warning! There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is a Class 1 laser product. The CD changer* does not contain any service work which may be operated from the front control panel of CD changer If a CD... eject button g. The magazine will damage the drive. Replace the CD in its case after use CDs, which do not meet this standard may create problems during playback.
... been designed to play single-CDs (80 mm) with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Warning! There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is a Class 1 laser product. The CD changer* does not contain any service work which may be operated from the front control panel of CD changer If a CD... eject button g. The magazine will damage the drive. Replace the CD in its case after use CDs, which do not meet this standard may create problems during playback.
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 310). Opening .... For more information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Practical hints" ( page 275). Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Tire inflation pressure More information on tire inflation pressure ( page 261). 1 Coolant level For more information on coolant, see "Coolant level" ( page 257). 2 Brake fluid...
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 310). Opening .... For more information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Practical hints" ( page 275). Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Tire inflation pressure More information on tire inflation pressure ( page 261). 1 Coolant level For more information on coolant, see "Coolant level" ( page 257). 2 Brake fluid...
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... necessary, have it checked and replaced if necessary. Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Practical hints What to do if ... What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General ... bulb in display). Wheels may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Problem - 274 turning the SmartKey in the display ( page 280). Failure to position 2, have the generator (alternator) and battery checked. The ...
... necessary, have it checked and replaced if necessary. Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Practical hints What to do if ... What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General ... bulb in display). Wheels may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Problem - 274 turning the SmartKey in the display ( page 280). Failure to position 2, have the generator (alternator) and battery checked. The ...
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...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 ; Driving with the parking brake set. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. You can result in an accident...spilling brake fluid on while driving. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. 275 Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 45). Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning ...
...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 ; Driving with the parking brake set. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. You can result in an accident...spilling brake fluid on while driving. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. 275 Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 45). Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning ...
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Your gas tank is canceled. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is a malfunction in: The fuel management system The ignition system The ... the readout of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal. An on while driving. Check the fuel cap. There is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is not closed tight.
Your gas tank is canceled. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is a malfunction in: The fuel management system The ignition system The ... the readout of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal. An on while driving. Check the fuel cap. There is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is not closed tight.
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...( page 74). 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. v 277 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Adapt your speed and... driving to the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. Failure to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on , have the system checked at least one tire. Practical hints What to follow ...
...( page 74). 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. v 277 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Adapt your speed and... driving to the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. Failure to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on , have the system checked at least one tire. Practical hints What to follow ...
Owner's Manual
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...the SRS is a malfunction in an accident. mark. < 1 The red seat belt non-usage warning The warning lamp reminds you to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 249). otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which...others. 278 tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could result in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to activate in the restraint syswhile driving. For your seat belt. The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes The fuel...
...the SRS is a malfunction in an accident. mark. < 1 The red seat belt non-usage warning The warning lamp reminds you to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 249). otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which...others. 278 tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could result in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to activate in the restraint syswhile driving. For your seat belt. The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes The fuel...
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... lamp does not The system is switched off. If the lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Therefore the passenger front airbag is malfunctioning. come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on . Do not use the ...BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASS. The system is malfunctioning when there is a trademark of the child seat. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized...
... lamp does not The system is switched off. If the lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Therefore the passenger front airbag is malfunctioning. come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on . Do not use the ...BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASS. The system is malfunctioning when there is a trademark of the child seat. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized...
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... in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. This will not solve the problem. ! (Canada only) ; (USA only) 2 3 Warning! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have your brake system checked immediately. The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad...
... in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. This will not solve the problem. ! (Canada only) ; (USA only) 2 3 Warning! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have your brake system checked immediately. The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad...
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.... Ethanol fuel can build up especially on fuel filler flap. A refueling pattern that prevent the build up caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use either one or the other fuel. Warning! Extinguish all open flames before fueling. G Ethanol fuel... engine manufacturers is a mixture of Ethanol fumes and skin contact with it or inhale fumes of it is recommended to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss Do not blend any mixture of carbon deposits. Ethanol fuel...
.... Ethanol fuel can build up especially on fuel filler flap. A refueling pattern that prevent the build up caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use either one or the other fuel. Warning! Extinguish all open flames before fueling. G Ethanol fuel... engine manufacturers is a mixture of Ethanol fumes and skin contact with it or inhale fumes of it is recommended to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss Do not blend any mixture of carbon deposits. Ethanol fuel...
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...167 Climate control 158 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 131 Interior lighting 132 Dialing A number (telephone*) 140 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 44 Digital speedometer 118 Direction of rotation (tires) 261 Discharged battery Jump starting 326 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 324 ...holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 239 Driving Driving abroad 246 General instructions 40, 239 Hydroplaning 242 In winter 244 Problems 49 Safety systems 72 Through standing water 245 Driving abroad 246 Driving instructions 239 Driving off 241 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 77...
...167 Climate control 158 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 131 Interior lighting 132 Dialing A number (telephone*) 140 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 44 Digital speedometer 118 Direction of rotation (tires) 261 Discharged battery Jump starting 326 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 324 ...holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 239 Driving Driving abroad 246 General instructions 40, 239 Hydroplaning 242 In winter 244 Problems 49 Safety systems 72 Through standing water 245 Driving abroad 246 Driving instructions 239 Driving off 241 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 77...
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... Minispare wheel bolts 304 Symbol messages 284 Text messages 281 Towing the vehicle 328 Vehicle jack 301 Vehicle tool kit 300 Premium unleaded gasoline 353 Problems While driving 49 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 364 Automatic transmission* 146 Q Quick search Phone book* 140 386
... Minispare wheel bolts 304 Symbol messages 284 Text messages 281 Towing the vehicle 328 Vehicle jack 301 Vehicle tool kit 300 Premium unleaded gasoline 353 Problems While driving 49 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 364 Automatic transmission* 146 Q Quick search Phone book* 140 386