Owner's Manual
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... Company To help improve the safety of many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Furthermore, it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of the vehicle operator and occupants. Please follow the recommendations contained in our company name. They are designed...demonstration of your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to acquaint you with the operation of your new Mercedes-Benz. They are designed to help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you ...
... Company To help improve the safety of many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Furthermore, it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of the vehicle operator and occupants. Please follow the recommendations contained in our company name. They are designed...demonstration of your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to acquaint you with the operation of your new Mercedes-Benz. They are designed to help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you ...
Owner's Manual
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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 the ... SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off...
... 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 ... SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off...
Owner's Manual
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... 267 268 268 269 269 270 271 272 272 272 273 273 274 At the gas station ...Refueling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
... 267 268 268 269 269 270 271 272 272 272 273 273 274 At the gas station ...Refueling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle...365 Installing towing eye bolt ...368 Fuses...369 Aids for changing fuses ...369 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ...370 Fuse box in engine compartment ...370 Fuse box in an emergency..
... the vehicle...365 Installing towing eye bolt ...368 Fuses...369 Aids for changing fuses ...369 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ...370 Fuse box in engine compartment ...370 Fuse box in an emergency..
Owner's Manual
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...labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor (all models) ...C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 375 376 377 377 377 378 380 381 382 383 383 384 385 386 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles...Coolants...Windshield...
...labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...C 230 Kompressor (all models) ...C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 375 376 377 377 377 378 380 381 382 383 383 384 385 386 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles...Coolants...Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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...of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be readily available, unleaded gasoline for delivery in Europe under... our European Delivery Program. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not ...
...of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be readily available, unleaded gasoline for delivery in Europe under... our European Delivery Program. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not ...
Owner's Manual
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...Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could cause them to cease... use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn off the engine while driving. You should therefore never turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information ...
...Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could cause them to cease... use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn off the engine while driving. You should therefore never turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with the following information ...
Owner's Manual
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... Digital clock 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 5 Tachometer with : v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp ; Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp Page Item Program mode Page 121, 162, 165 119, 136 121 50...
... Digital clock 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 5 Tachometer with : v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp ; Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp Page Item Program mode Page 121, 162, 165 119, 136 121 50...
Owner's Manual
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... personal injury. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. All lamps in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to come on , have it checked and replaced if necessary.
... personal injury. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. All lamps in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to come on , have it checked and replaced if necessary.
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... charged. Check the battery and charge it if necessary ( page 360). i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in operation. They should go out when the engine is not in position P. 34 If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the instrument cluster come on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps in... the starter switch, the battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. ! Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on . This indicates that the respective systems are operational.
... charged. Check the battery and charge it if necessary ( page 360). i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in operation. They should go out when the engine is not in position P. 34 If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the instrument cluster come on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps in... the starter switch, the battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. ! Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on . This indicates that the respective systems are operational.
Owner's Manual
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... to the integrated safety interlock. Do not run the engine in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 33). For information on turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 154). Otherwise the engine cannot be started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Starting Depress brake pedal. All exhaust gas... you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. Make sure the gearshift lever is hazardous to death. For more information, see "Turning off engine" ( page 56). 46
... to the integrated safety interlock. Do not run the engine in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 33). For information on turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 154). Otherwise the engine cannot be started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Starting Depress brake pedal. All exhaust gas... you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. Make sure the gearshift lever is hazardous to death. For more information, see "Turning off engine" ( page 56). 46
Owner's Manual
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... page 156). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can drain the battery. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to P. The gear selector lever lock is set to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 33). Getting started... for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off engine" ( page 56). 47 Depress the brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting attempts, there could ...
... page 156). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can drain the battery. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to P. The gear selector lever lock is set to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 33). Getting started... for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off engine" ( page 56). 47 Depress the brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting attempts, there could ...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal. Open door only when conditions are safe to release the parking brake. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with automatic transmission...
... the brake pedal. Open door only when conditions are safe to release the parking brake. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the dashboard to avoid damaging the transmission. Do not run cold engine at a higher engine revolution. G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to reach its operating temperature earlier. Warning! Vehicles with automatic transmission... in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. This could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the steering wheel. G ! If your right foot is not firmly on 49 Warning! !...
... idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the dashboard to avoid damaging the transmission. Do not run cold engine at a higher engine revolution. G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to reach its operating temperature earlier. Warning! Vehicles with automatic transmission... in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. This could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the steering wheel. G ! If your right foot is not firmly on 49 Warning! !...
Owner's Manual
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... are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 51 The switch should not be damaged as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is located on wetness of windshield. Vehicles without rain sensor: When the vehicle is standing still, the wiper speed returns to the desired position depending...
... are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 51 The switch should not be damaged as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is located on wetness of windshield. Vehicles without rain sensor: When the vehicle is standing still, the wiper speed returns to the desired position depending...
Owner's Manual
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... may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. In case of the damage cannot be operating properly. Notify local fire and/...very little gas. Unburned gasoline may not be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary...
... may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. In case of the damage cannot be operating properly. Notify local fire and/...very little gas. Unburned gasoline may not be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary...
Owner's Manual
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... assistance for the brake and steering system. Move the gear selector lever to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With the engine not running , the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves...the starter switch. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. When the engine is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. 54 Getting started Parking and locking You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. Firmly depress parking...
... assistance for the brake and steering system. Move the gear selector lever to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With the engine not running , the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves...the starter switch. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. When the engine is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. 54 Getting started Parking and locking You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. Firmly depress parking...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels towards the road curb. On steep slopes, turn signal lamps flash three times. G Warning! Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in the doors move down. Turn the SmartKey in a door during closing the doors. G i Vehicles with access to completely rewind...
... wheels towards the road curb. On steep slopes, turn signal lamps flash three times. G Warning! Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in the doors move down. Turn the SmartKey in a door during closing the doors. G i Vehicles with access to completely rewind...
Owner's Manual
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...systems of the vehicle. It then goes out briefly, comes on again and remains lit until you will go out when you start the engine. The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after approximately four seconds. For more information, see "Children in the system has been detected if... the 1 indicator lamp: fails to extinguish after you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that the restraint systems are Seat belts Emergency tensioning device...
...systems of the vehicle. It then goes out briefly, comes on again and remains lit until you will go out when you start the engine. The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after approximately four seconds. For more information, see "Children in the system has been detected if... the 1 indicator lamp: fails to extinguish after you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that the restraint systems are Seat belts Emergency tensioning device...
Owner's Manual
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...C pillars (see "Children in the vehicle" ( page 67). 1 Window curtain air bag 2 Side impact air bags 64 Seat belts When the engine is started. i For information on infants and children traveling with you and your passengers to deploy in the vehicle and restraint systems for approximately six... seconds when the engine is started , the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for infants and children, see arrows). This could cause ...
...C pillars (see "Children in the vehicle" ( page 67). 1 Window curtain air bag 2 Side impact air bags 64 Seat belts When the engine is started. i For information on infants and children traveling with you and your passengers to deploy in the vehicle and restraint systems for approximately six... seconds when the engine is started , the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for infants and children, see arrows). This could cause ...