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... ...9 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 or Canada......13 Where to find it...14 Symbols...15 Operating safety ...16 Proper use of the vehicle ...16 Problems with your vehicle...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit......
... ...9 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 or Canada......13 Where to find it...14 Symbols...15 Operating safety ...16 Proper use of the vehicle ...16 Problems with your vehicle...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit......
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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 your vehicle. Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following... in individual cases 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 them...
... , 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 your vehicle. Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following... in individual cases 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 them...
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... actual equipment of correct care and operating procedures. Your vehicle may have any questions about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control... For your own safety and longer service life of useful information. Ignoring them could result in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Introduction Operator's Manual Operator's Manual This...
... actual equipment of correct care and operating procedures. Your vehicle may have any questions about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control... For your own safety and longer service life of useful information. Ignoring them could result in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Introduction Operator's Manual Operator's Manual This...
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...with you when you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase 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. 12 For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program...
...with you when you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the "Notice of Purchase 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. 12 For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program...
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the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, gasoline may not be readily available, unleaded gasoline for delivery in foreign countries, please be aware that: service ... 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. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel...
the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, gasoline may not be readily available, unleaded gasoline for delivery in foreign countries, please be aware that: service ... 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. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel...
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... the vehicle Proper use of various risks. Some safety systems only function while the... never turn on the label itself. Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning! G Warning! See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for example when running over ...carried out on electronic components and associated software could also have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of these warning labels unless...
... the vehicle Proper use of various risks. Some safety systems only function while the... never turn on the label itself. Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning! G Warning! See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for example when running over ...carried out on electronic components and associated software could also have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of these warning labels unless...
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Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! G Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly installed. If you , and lock your seat belt ( page 40). Children 12 years old and under must ... or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 34 Unsupervised use of seat belts, must ride in back seats and be struck by the airbag when it , the belt would apply force at the abdomen or...
Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! G Your seat must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly installed. If you , and lock your seat belt ( page 40). Children 12 years old and under must ... or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 34 Unsupervised use of seat belts, must ride in back seats and be struck by the airbag when it , the belt would apply force at the abdomen or...
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...your passengers should always wear seat belts. G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in an accident. G Always fasten your risk of injury or death...the rear and pregnant women. Always make sure your seat belt. Without your seat belt buckled, you are wearing your passengers are using their likely severity in the vehicle to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your seat belt before driving ...
...your passengers should always wear seat belts. G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in an accident. G Always fasten your risk of injury or death...the rear and pregnant women. Always make sure your seat belt. Without your seat belt buckled, you are wearing your passengers are using their likely severity in the vehicle to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your seat belt before driving ...
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... snugly. Place the seat backrest in the seat adjustment mechanism. Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as possible on your arm. Proper use a seat belt for more than one person at the same time. Position the lap belt as low as this when wearing loose clothing. Never... use of the belts. This could tear. Never attempt to make sure that it clicks. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 42 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at a time. Do ...
... snugly. Place the seat backrest in the seat adjustment mechanism. Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as possible on your arm. Proper use a seat belt for more than one person at the same time. Position the lap belt as low as this when wearing loose clothing. Never... use of the belts. This could tear. Never attempt to make sure that it clicks. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 42 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at a time. Do ...
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...dashboard when the seat is in the area of steering wheel rim. If you or other occupants. Always sit nearly upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in serious injuries or death should be struck by a combination of ... or more. Otherwise they will turn off the passenger front airbag. Should you must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which will be noted that the safest place for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children,...
...dashboard when the seat is in the area of steering wheel rim. If you or other occupants. Always sit nearly upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in serious injuries or death should be struck by a combination of ... or more. Otherwise they will turn off the passenger front airbag. Should you must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which will be noted that the safest place for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children,...
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... safety and that of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for all children 12 years old or under. (3) Always wear seat belts properly. Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags that , even with the use an appropriately sized infant or child... and impacts below airbag deployment thresholds, airbags will then be accomplished upon your written request to avoid wearing your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at an additional cost. If you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags ...
... safety and that of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for all children 12 years old or under. (3) Always wear seat belts properly. Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags that , even with the use an appropriately sized infant or child... and impacts below airbag deployment thresholds, airbags will then be accomplished upon your written request to avoid wearing your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at an additional cost. If you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags ...
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Use only belts installed or supplied by qualified technicians. PRE-SAFE..., purses, umbrellas, etc.). Do not bleach or dye seat belts as coat hangers from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not touch. Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of additional electrical/electronic equipment... when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Never place your protection and the protection of the belts. Airbags and pyrotechnic emergency tensioning devices (...
Use only belts installed or supplied by qualified technicians. PRE-SAFE..., purses, umbrellas, etc.). Do not bleach or dye seat belts as coat hangers from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not touch. Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of additional electrical/electronic equipment... when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Never place your protection and the protection of the belts. Airbags and pyrotechnic emergency tensioning devices (...
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...likely to the seat belts. You could cause serious or even fatal injuries. That could slide under it . Have all work carried out only by Mercedes-Benz. G Warning! This can be ejected from it , the belt would apply force at a time. 65 Be sure everyone riding in an excessively... is lessened if you slide under the seat belt in the vehicle than one person at the abdomen or neck. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only use a seat belt for more severe without your seat belt. If you are seat belts available. In the same crash, the possibility ...
...likely to the seat belts. You could cause serious or even fatal injuries. That could slide under it . Have all work carried out only by Mercedes-Benz. G Warning! This can be ejected from it , the belt would apply force at a time. 65 Be sure everyone riding in an excessively... is lessened if you slide under the seat belt in the vehicle than one person at the abdomen or neck. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only use a seat belt for more severe without your seat belt. If you are seat belts available. In the same crash, the possibility ...
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... and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp ( page 58) In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in normal use. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on the front passenger seat. PRE-SAFE has electrically operated reversible pre-tensioners...outer seats (only for the front seats will activate with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side to activate in the following cases: in frontal...
... and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp ( page 58) In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in normal use. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on the front passenger seat. PRE-SAFE has electrically operated reversible pre-tensioners...outer seats (only for the front seats will activate with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side to activate in the following cases: in frontal...
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... We recommend all infants and children be heard to take up any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! For information on child restraint to indicate that complies with you in the vehicle: Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate for the age and size of child...infant or child is properly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is traveling with U.S. Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmartTM1 compatible child restraint for secure fastening of the child. Safety and Security Occupant safety Children in the vehicle If an ...
... We recommend all infants and children be heard to take up any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! For information on child restraint to indicate that complies with you in the vehicle: Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate for the age and size of child...infant or child is properly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is traveling with U.S. Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmartTM1 compatible child restraint for secure fastening of the child. Safety and Security Occupant safety Children in the vehicle If an ...
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...positions. G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it inflates in the event of serious or fatal injuries is ...A statement by the airbag when it with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Please read and follow all manufacturer's instructions for installation and use vehicle equipment and cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. Warning...
...positions. G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it inflates in the event of serious or fatal injuries is ...A statement by the airbag when it with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Please read and follow all manufacturer's instructions for installation and use vehicle equipment and cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. Warning...
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...start/stop button once or twice, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console comes on for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any child on or is continuously lit, the system is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.... seat cushion and child seat (e.g. For more information, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are not BabySmartTM compatible. pillow), since it . Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use with it reduces the effectiveness of special child seats. 1 BabySmart TM ...
...start/stop button once or twice, the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 1 located in the center console comes on for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any child on or is continuously lit, the system is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.... seat cushion and child seat (e.g. For more information, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are not BabySmartTM compatible. pillow), since it . Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use with it reduces the effectiveness of special child seats. 1 BabySmart TM ...
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...the accelerator. Because of the ESP's automatic operation, the engine and ignition must only be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operational tests with the engine running can be conducted on a brake test dynamometer. Otherwise the transfer case can only be ...stop button* in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all -wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability to use available traction, e.g. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to the prevailing road conditions. Do not tow with one axle...
...the accelerator. Because of the ESP's automatic operation, the engine and ignition must only be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operational tests with the engine running can be conducted on a brake test dynamometer. Otherwise the transfer case can only be ...stop button* in mountains under snowy conditions, by applying power to all -wheel drive only: The 4MATIC improves the vehicle's ability to use available traction, e.g. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to the prevailing road conditions. Do not tow with one axle...
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...inside in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is still locked separately (if applicable) ( page 105). Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors ( page 348) and the trunk lid ( page 349) as required. The trunk can unlock ... times to confirm locking. The turn signals will lock automatically when closed. Always make sure that there is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to factory setting Press and hold button Š until battery check lamp 5 flashes ...
...inside in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is still locked separately (if applicable) ( page 105). Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors ( page 348) and the trunk lid ( page 349) as required. The trunk can unlock ... times to confirm locking. The turn signals will lock automatically when closed. Always make sure that there is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to factory setting Press and hold button Š until battery check lamp 5 flashes ...
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or Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Checking the battery Press button ‹ or Œ. You can obtain the required battery at the trunk ( page 103). Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Use the mechanical key to indicate that the SmartKey battery is in order. ! Locking the vehicle... flashes three times to confirm locking. If the SmartKey with trunk lid opening/closing system*, press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
or Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Checking the battery Press button ‹ or Œ. You can obtain the required battery at the trunk ( page 103). Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Use the mechanical key to indicate that the SmartKey battery is in order. ! Locking the vehicle... flashes three times to confirm locking. If the SmartKey with trunk lid opening/closing system*, press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.