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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 the SmartKey ...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering...
...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 the SmartKey ...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering...
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 ...
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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...even if in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible... an official approval or authorization by governmental or other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us are unable to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for your...
...even if in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible... an official approval or authorization by governmental or other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us are unable to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for your...
Owner's Manual
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... delivery in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or Canada... If you plan to : In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery...
... delivery in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or Canada... If you plan to : In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery...
Owner's Manual
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... assistance for dealing with the basic functions of your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are already familiar with problems you need for the proper operation of your vehicle can be found in this section... you find information quickly and easily. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are part of your first drive.
... assistance for dealing with the basic functions of your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are already familiar with problems you need for the proper operation of your vehicle can be found in this section... you find information quickly and easily. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are part of your first drive.
Owner's Manual
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... a defect 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 U.S....Hotline. 18 area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as...
... a defect 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 U.S....Hotline. 18 area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as...
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 98 152 74 106 91 95 78 79 Item 8 Seat heater*, passenger side 9 PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp a Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) b Climate control Automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 154 162 153 Page 98 66, 279 173 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 98 152 74 106 91 95 78 79 Item 8 Seat heater*, passenger side 9 PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp a Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) b Climate control Automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 154 162 153 Page 98 66, 279 173 25
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray 2 Gear 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 220 44, 145 43, 141 218 217 221 219 146 26
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray 2 Gear 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 220 44, 145 43, 141 218 217 221 219 146 26
Owner's Manual
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...be operated with the BabySmartTM system installed in a collision. Infants and small children must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is being adjusted. Never ride in back seats and be dangerous. Sitting in an excessively reclined position... can be seated in the vehicle, or with the seat back reclined. You could slide under must ride in a moving parts while a seat is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap...
...be operated with the BabySmartTM system installed in a collision. Infants and small children must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is being adjusted. Never ride in back seats and be dangerous. Sitting in an excessively reclined position... can be seated in the vehicle, or with the seat back reclined. You could slide under must ride in a moving parts while a seat is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap...
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...to provide supplemental crash protection for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag Warning! This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges, etc. Airbags and emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to activate...any modification that could tear. Do not pass belts over the door. Your vehicle was activated must also be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must...
...to provide supplemental crash protection for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag Warning! This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges, etc. Airbags and emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to activate...any modification that could tear. Do not pass belts over the door. Your vehicle was activated must also be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must...
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... equipped with tether anchorages for secure locking by passengers, or the extended cargo area is not in its upright position when rear seat bench is part of the tether strap, to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Head restraint must be installed (if removable) and positioned such that the...
... equipped with tether anchorages for secure locking by passengers, or the extended cargo area is not in its upright position when rear seat bench is part of the tether strap, to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Head restraint must be installed (if removable) and positioned such that the...
Owner's Manual
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... starter switch. Any unauthorized modification 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device could void...
... starter switch. Any unauthorized modification 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device could void...
Owner's Manual
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... multifunction display. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which you are 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 standard display menu with button k or j. The following functions...
... multifunction display. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which you are 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 standard display menu with button k or j. The following functions...
Owner's Manual
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...The program mode selector switch is located on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. G Warning! When parked on the lower part of position P. Also, position P alone is out of the center console. Always set the parking brake in transmission damage that is dangerous. ...in N can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could result in position P is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not leave children unattended in detail Automatic transmission* ! Controls in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle....
...The program mode selector switch is located on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. G Warning! When parked on the lower part of position P. Also, position P alone is out of the center console. Always set the parking brake in transmission damage that is dangerous. ...in N can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could result in position P is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not leave children unattended in detail Automatic transmission* ! Controls in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... on the set temperature). You should raise or lower the temperature setting in either the automatic or manual mode. Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of snow and debris. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. 156 This may require replacement of the air...
... on the set temperature). You should raise or lower the temperature setting in either the automatic or manual mode. Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of snow and debris. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. 156 This may require replacement of the air...
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... can operate the climate control system in the immediate area of the body and the footwell air vents. Warning! Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the air vents.
... can operate the climate control system in the immediate area of the body and the footwell air vents. Warning! Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the air vents.
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...which correspond to the compact disc digital audio standard (IEC 60908). Replace the CD in detail Audio system Only use original CDs. There is a Class 1 laser product. for cleaning. If you insert thicker data carriers, e.g. ones that conform to the EN 60908 standard. Loading/unloading the CD ...magazine Slide changer door to the CD changer. Warning! G Only use CDs, which bear the label shown and that have any parts which do not meet this standard may create problems during playback. Clean CDs from time to play CDs. The magazine will damage the drive....
...which correspond to the compact disc digital audio standard (IEC 60908). Replace the CD in detail Audio system Only use original CDs. There is a Class 1 laser product. for cleaning. If you insert thicker data carriers, e.g. ones that conform to the EN 60908 standard. Loading/unloading the CD ...magazine Slide changer door to the CD changer. Warning! G Only use CDs, which bear the label shown and that have any parts which do not meet this standard may create problems during playback. Clean CDs from time to play CDs. The magazine will damage the drive....
Owner's Manual
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... includes any garage door opener that cannot detect an object - federal safety standards. 1 5 6 Indicator lamp Hand-held transmitter button Hand-held remote control transmitter (not part of operating up or down. A garage door that lacks safety stop and reverse does not meet current U.S. Remote control integrated into the interior rear view...
... includes any garage door opener that cannot detect an object - federal safety standards. 1 5 6 Indicator lamp Hand-held transmitter button Hand-held remote control transmitter (not part of operating up or down. A garage door that lacks safety stop and reverse does not meet current U.S. Remote control integrated into the interior rear view...
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...: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Controls in detail Useful features i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This procedure erases any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... step and begin directly 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 Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Step 2: If you ...
...: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Controls in detail Useful features i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This procedure erases any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... step and begin directly 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 Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Step 2: If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... and the engine is running. Move away from the windshield. If necessary, call the fire department. 252 Warning! The hood will extend out of moving parts when the hood is overheated, do not pull up on the hood (do not open at shoulder height by passing air flow. Operation Engine compartment...
... and the engine is running. Move away from the windshield. If necessary, call the fire department. 252 Warning! The hood will extend out of moving parts when the hood is overheated, do not pull up on the hood (do not open at shoulder height by passing air flow. Operation Engine compartment...