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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 USA ...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 engine... 31 32 32 33 35 35 39 41 ...
... 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 ...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 engine... 31 32 32 33 35 35 39 41 ...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your vehicle. This section expands on the equipment options installed in your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are already familiar with problems you . Technical data All important technical data for your first drive. Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. You...
Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your vehicle. This section expands on the equipment options installed in your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are already familiar with problems you . Technical data All important technical data for your first drive. Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. You...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle, particularly one of the following addresses: In 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. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G... 4C9 17 If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one that you believe may affect its safe ...
Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle, particularly one of the following addresses: In 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. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G... 4C9 17 If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one that you believe may affect its safe ...
Owner's Manual
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... as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death... become involved in addition to : NHTSA, U.S. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
... as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death... become involved in addition to : NHTSA, U.S. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Owner's Manual
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... the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be damaged. If no longer cooling the engine. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant...not start the engine under any circumstances. Allow engine and coolant to cool. The engine electronics may not be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In case of the damage cannot be operating properly. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Unburned gasoline may have entered the ...
... the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be damaged. If no longer cooling the engine. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant...not start the engine under any circumstances. Allow engine and coolant to cool. The engine electronics may not be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In case of the damage cannot be operating properly. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Unburned gasoline may have entered the ...
Owner's Manual
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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 BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your vehicle, it inflates in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when... air bag cover on the outside of the door where the side air bag inflates. Be sure to you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If this Operator's Manual. Safety and Security Occupant safety Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from ...
... 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 BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your vehicle, it inflates in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when... air bag cover on the outside of the door where the side air bag inflates. Be sure to you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If this Operator's Manual. Safety and Security Occupant safety Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from ...
Owner's Manual
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...and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Engine oil" ( page 279). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page ...285). Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 344). For more information on tire inflation pressure ( page 287). ! 1 Coolant 2 Brake...
...and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Engine oil" ( page 279). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page ...285). Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 344). For more information on tire inflation pressure ( page 287). ! 1 Coolant 2 Brake...
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... is above this value again, the ABS is malfunctioning, Have the system checked at an authoother systems such as the navigation rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon system* or the automatic transmission* may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction ... in the display ( page 309). - If the ABS control unit is operational again. 302 The ABS has switched off . seat heating*. Problem Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off . The brake system is still functioning normally but...
... is above this value again, the ABS is malfunctioning, Have the system checked at an authoother systems such as the navigation rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon system* or the automatic transmission* may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction ... in the display ( page 309). - If the ABS control unit is operational again. 302 The ABS has switched off . seat heating*. Problem Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off . The brake system is still functioning normally but...
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... the brake fluid reservoir can result in the reservoir. You can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. There is insufficient...fluid on while driving and (Canada only) you find that the brake fluid in an accident. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can be seriously burned. 303 Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page...
... the brake fluid reservoir can result in the reservoir. You can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. There is insufficient...fluid on while driving and (Canada only) you find that the brake fluid in an accident. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can be seriously burned. 303 Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page...
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... which affect emissions Such malfunctions may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics ...system. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction There is a malfunction in: indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector ...
... which affect emissions Such malfunctions may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics ...system. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction There is a malfunction in: indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector ...
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Your fuel tank is not closed properly: (Canada only) driving. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) Suggested solution ú ± The yellow engine malfunction A loss of pressure has been Check the fuel cap ( page 275). Practical hints ... fuel system may not be leaky. If it is canceled. The fuel cap may be closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refuelling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in the fuel system. The limp-home mode is closed Close...
Your fuel tank is not closed properly: (Canada only) driving. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) Suggested solution ú ± The yellow engine malfunction A loss of pressure has been Check the fuel cap ( page 275). Practical hints ... fuel system may not be leaky. If it is canceled. The fuel cap may be closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refuelling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in the fuel system. The limp-home mode is closed Close...
Owner's Manual
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...page 79). Do not deactivate the ESP. 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. While driving, ease up on while driving. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident! The ...yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. Exceptions: ( page 79). The ESP is deactivated. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on the accelerator. When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
...page 79). Do not deactivate the ESP. 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. While driving, ease up on while driving. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident! The ...yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. Exceptions: ( page 79). The ESP is deactivated. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on the accelerator. When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
Owner's Manual
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...indicator lamp comes on while driving. Warning! The telltale reminds you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to fasten seat belts. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fasten your safety, we strongly recommend that you to have the system checked...; Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( ...
...indicator lamp comes on while driving. Warning! The telltale reminds you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to fasten seat belts. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fasten your safety, we strongly recommend that you to have the system checked...; Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( ...
Owner's Manual
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...until the system has been repaired. 1 Suggested solution 56 TM1 BabySmartTM is malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure there is switched off indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat. Practical hints What to transport children on the front passenger... child seat and check installation of Siemens Automotive Corp. 308 Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The front passenger front air bag off . The system is a trademark of the child seat.
...until the system has been repaired. 1 Suggested solution 56 TM1 BabySmartTM is malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure there is switched off indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat. Practical hints What to transport children on the front passenger... child seat and check installation of Siemens Automotive Corp. 308 Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The front passenger front air bag off . The system is a trademark of the child seat.
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Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) 2 3 Warning! Have your brake system checked immediately. You can be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the ... Parking brake Release brake. The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving with the parking brake set. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in an accident. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or...
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) 2 3 Warning! Have your brake system checked immediately. You can be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the ... Parking brake Release brake. The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Driving with the parking brake set. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in an accident. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or...
Owner's Manual
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...area, leading to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Never smoke or ... these two. Extinguish all open flames before fueling. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is a mixture of these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for a listing of it or inhale fumes of approved product(s). Avoid inhalation of carbon ...
...area, leading to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Never smoke or ... these two. Extinguish all open flames before fueling. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is a mixture of these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for a listing of it or inhale fumes of approved product(s). Avoid inhalation of carbon ...