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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 belts ...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 34 34 37 38 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 USA...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...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 34 34 37 38 40...
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If you are already familiar with problems you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will ... will find all the information you need for 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 renting or borrowing this vehicle. Technical data All important technical data for your first drive. You should read this...
If you are already familiar with problems you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will ... will find all the information you need for 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 renting or borrowing this vehicle. Technical data All important technical data for your first drive. You should read this...
Owner's Manual
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... the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz 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 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary...
... the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz 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 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary...
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...D.C. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of U.S. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as ...Act of vehicles, it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that your dealer, or 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...
...D.C. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of U.S. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as ...Act of vehicles, it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that your dealer, or 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...
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Unburned gasoline may not be damaged. Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot ... no longer cooling the engine. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. In case of the damage cannot be determined...
Unburned gasoline may not be damaged. Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot ... no longer cooling the engine. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. In case of the damage cannot be determined...
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... appropriate size infant or child restraint system. Keep hands on the steering wheel 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 order to you are not properly seated or...system installed in (25 cm) or more. Always sit upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will not, however, turn off any problems, please see your vehicle you or other occupants. Warning! Be sure to the seat and steering wheel. BabySmartTM will turn off the passenger front...
... appropriate size infant or child restraint system. Keep hands on the steering wheel 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 order to you are not properly seated or...system installed in (25 cm) or more. Always sit upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will not, however, turn off any problems, please see your vehicle you or other occupants. Warning! Be sure to the seat and steering wheel. BabySmartTM will turn off the passenger front...
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...more information on engine oil ( page 282). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. See also "Opening hood" ( page 281). Tire inflation pressure More information on the exterior lamp switch ( page 119). See also the section... light bulbs, see "Practical hints" ( page 312). For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 359). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the...
...more information on engine oil ( page 282). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. See also "Opening hood" ( page 281). Tire inflation pressure More information on the exterior lamp switch ( page 119). See also the section... light bulbs, see "Practical hints" ( page 312). For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 359). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the...
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... and battery checked. 310 Wheels may also be malfunctioning. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the Parktronic system*, Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Problem - If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as possible. If necessary, have...
... and battery checked. 310 Wheels may also be malfunctioning. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the Parktronic system*, Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Problem - If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as possible. If necessary, have...
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Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp comes on ( page 79). Risk of accidents. the system checked at least one tire. Failure to follow ... Suggested solution v The ESP is deactivated. The ABS, ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. While driving, ease up on , have ing road conditions. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and...
Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp comes on ( page 79). Risk of accidents. the system checked at least one tire. Failure to follow ... Suggested solution v The ESP is deactivated. The ABS, ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. While driving, ease up on , have ing road conditions. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and...
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... and leaks. 312 Release the parking brake. Risk of accident! You can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can be seriously burned. ! The red brake ... while driving and you top up the brake fluid. Do not drive any further. Warning! There is a malfunction in the display. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. Under no circumstances should you hear a warning sound. Have your brake system...
... and leaks. 312 Release the parking brake. Risk of accident! You can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can be seriously burned. ! The red brake ... while driving and you top up the brake fluid. Do not drive any further. Warning! There is a malfunction in the display. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving. Under no circumstances should you hear a warning sound. Have your brake system...
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... is located in : function indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is a malfunction in the front left area of diagnostic trouble codes. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" mal- An on The fuel management system while driving. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the... Such malfunctions may result in succession. Practical hints What to do not need to have your vehicle checked. ? 313 There is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
... is located in : function indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is a malfunction in the front left area of diagnostic trouble codes. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" mal- An on The fuel management system while driving. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the... Such malfunctions may result in succession. Practical hints What to do not need to have your vehicle checked. ? 313 There is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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... checked. Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is below 257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is badly overheated can occur just by opening the engine hood. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. D The red coolant warning lamp The coolant...
... checked. Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is below 257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is badly overheated can occur just by opening the engine hood. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. D The red coolant warning lamp The coolant...
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... Apply the brakes immediately to avoid hitting an obstacle. The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on while driving and you to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving. The red DTR warning lamp comes on your seat belt. Practical hints What to...
... Apply the brakes immediately to avoid hitting an obstacle. The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on while driving and you to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving. The red DTR warning lamp comes on your seat belt. Practical hints What to...
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Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! For your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; G In the event a ...unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 316 There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! For your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; G In the event a ...unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 316 There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
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.... The system is installed on the front passenger seat. If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure there is switched off. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized... installed on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat. Practical hints What to transport children on the front passenger seat. PASSENGER AIRBAG...
.... The system is installed on the front passenger seat. If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure there is switched off. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized... installed on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat. Practical hints What to transport children on the front passenger seat. PASSENGER AIRBAG...
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Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the SBC brake system enters its emergency operation mode, the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal ... on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Possible cause There is increased! Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. If necessary, apply full pressure to fail! Have your brake system checked immediately. If there is only permissible for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Practical...
Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the SBC brake system enters its emergency operation mode, the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal ... on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Possible cause There is increased! Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. If necessary, apply full pressure to fail! Have your brake system checked immediately. If there is only permissible for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Practical...
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MTBE must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is also known as two persons and no luggage Do not exceed 2/3 ... with unleaded regular and fill up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss Do not blend any one of these oxygenates to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up with premium unleaded as soon as possible Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration Do not exceed an engine speed of...
MTBE must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is also known as two persons and no luggage Do not exceed 2/3 ... with unleaded regular and fill up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss Do not blend any one of these oxygenates to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up with premium unleaded as soon as possible Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration Do not exceed an engine speed of...
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... Deceleration With Distronic* 217 Defogging Windshield 179, 189 Defrosting 179, 190 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 149 Dialing A number (telephone) 156 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 50 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 134 Direction of rotation 290 Discharged battery Jump starting 378 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 376 Display Selecting 142...
... Deceleration With Distronic* 217 Defogging Windshield 179, 189 Defrosting 179, 190 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 149 Dialing A number (telephone) 156 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 50 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 134 Direction of rotation 290 Discharged battery Jump starting 378 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 376 Display Selecting 142...
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... vehicle Opening from outside 94 Downhill driving Cruise control 212 Downshifting 159 Drive-Dynamic seat* 112 Driving General instructions 40 Hydroplaning 271 In winter 273 Problems 50 Safety systems 74 With Distronic* 223 Driving hints SBC brake system 81 Driving instructions 267 Driving off 270 97 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82...
... vehicle Opening from outside 94 Downhill driving Cruise control 212 Downshifting 159 Drive-Dynamic seat* 112 Driving General instructions 40 Hydroplaning 271 In winter 273 Problems 50 Safety systems 74 With Distronic* 223 Driving hints SBC brake system 81 Driving instructions 267 Driving off 270 97 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82...
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... in center console 317 Lamps in instrument cluster 310 Messages in the display 318 Spare wheel 350 TIREFIT(E 55 AMG) 350 Vehicle tool kit 352 Problems While driving 50 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 414 Automatic transmission 164 PULSE function (Massage function) 113 Q Quick search Phone book...
... in center console 317 Lamps in instrument cluster 310 Messages in the display 318 Spare wheel 350 TIREFIT(E 55 AMG) 350 Vehicle tool kit 352 Problems While driving 50 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 414 Automatic transmission 164 PULSE function (Massage function) 113 Q Quick search Phone book...