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 ...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 43...
... 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 ...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 43...
Owner's Manual
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...fast assistance for dealing with the basic functions of contents and the index are designed to you. If you are already familiar with problems you may encounter. This section expands on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. The following publications are part of all the ...first drive. Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. Each section has its own reference color so you need for your vehicle...
...fast assistance for dealing with the basic functions of contents and the index are designed to you. If you are already familiar with problems you may encounter. This section expands on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. The following publications are part of all the ...first drive. Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. Each section has its own reference color so you need for your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 operation...
... 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 operation...
Owner's Manual
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...investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Department of U.S. However, NHTSA cannot...the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or ...
...investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Department of U.S. However, NHTSA cannot...the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or ...
Owner's Manual
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... the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be operating properly. Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Notify local fire and/or police authorities. Give very little gas. Stop the vehicle...
... the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be operating properly. Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Notify local fire and/or police authorities. Give very little gas. Stop the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...result in severe injuries to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it inflates in the vehicle to you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Occupants, especially children, should be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and ...the BabySmartTM system installed in a crash. 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 is a trademark of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag...
...result in severe injuries to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it inflates in the vehicle to you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Occupants, especially children, should be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and ...the BabySmartTM system installed in a crash. 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 is a trademark of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag...
Owner's Manual
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...for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Tire inflation pressure More information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 387). For more..., see "Practical hints" ( page 303). For more information on replacing light bulbs, see ( page 278). 277 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (potable water...
...for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Tire inflation pressure More information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 387). For more..., see "Practical hints" ( page 303). For more information on replacing light bulbs, see ( page 278). 277 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (potable water...
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...has fallen below ten volts. The BAS and the ESP are currently not needed, e.g. switching on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Problem Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. If the ABS control unit 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 ...
...has fallen below ten volts. The BAS and the ESP are currently not needed, e.g. switching on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Problem Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. If the ABS control unit 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 ...
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There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! Driving with the parking brake set. G ! Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can ...checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and (Canada only) you find that the brake fluid in ...
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! Driving with the parking brake set. G ! Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can ...checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and (Canada only) you find that the brake fluid in ...
Owner's Manual
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An on while The fuel management driving. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. system The ignition system The emission control system Systems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency ... identification of system malfunctions through the readout of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal. ú ± 304 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 is located in excessive...
An on while The fuel management driving. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. system The ignition system The emission control system Systems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency ... identification of system malfunctions through the readout of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal. ú ± 304 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 is located in excessive...
Owner's Manual
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... on while detected in succession. properly or the fuel system may not be leaky. If it is closed properly: (Canada only) driving. You 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... system. The fuel cap may be closed Close the fuel cap. If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your fuel tank is canceled. The limp-home mode is empty.
... on while detected in succession. properly or the fuel system may not be leaky. If it is closed properly: (Canada only) driving. You 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... system. The fuel cap may be closed Close the fuel cap. If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your fuel tank is canceled. The limp-home mode is empty.
Owner's Manual
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.... Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident! The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. v 306 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on , have the system checked at least one tire. The ESP is deactivated. If the ESP cannot... be switched back on while driving. 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.
.... Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident! The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. v 306 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on , have the system checked at least one tire. The ESP is deactivated. If the ESP cannot... be switched back on while driving. 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.
Owner's Manual
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.... < 1 The red seat belt telltale illuminates for a brief period after starting the engine. The telltale reminds you to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 275). systems. The air bags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could result... which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fasten your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to others. 307 G In the event...
.... < 1 The red seat belt telltale illuminates for a brief period after starting the engine. The telltale reminds you to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 275). systems. The air bags or emergency tensioning device (ETDs) could result... which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fasten your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to others. 307 G In the event...
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...Therefore the passenger front air bag is switched off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 1 Suggested solution 56 TM1...comes on the front passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on . ...
...Therefore the passenger front air bag is switched off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 1 Suggested solution 56 TM1...comes on the front passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on . ...
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... wear Visit workshop. The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Risk of accident! This will not solve the problem. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) 2 3 Warning! You can be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the brake fluid ...engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you find that the brake fluid in the Maintenance booklet. Brake fluid Visit workshop. Brake pad thickness must be seriously ...
... wear Visit workshop. The brake pads have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. ! Risk of accident! This will not solve the problem. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) 2 3 Warning! You can be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the brake fluid ...engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you find that the brake fluid in the Maintenance booklet. Brake fluid Visit workshop. Brake pad thickness must be seriously ...
Owner's Manual
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...carbon deposits may be encountered due to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up of approximately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Do not blend any ...mixture of these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use of using fuels without ...
...carbon deposits may be encountered due to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up of approximately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Do not blend any ...mixture of these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use of using fuels without ...
Owner's Manual
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... see Standing water Defogging Windshield 178 Defrosting 178 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 143 Interior lighting 145 Dialing A number (telephone*) 152 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 47 Digital clock 121 Digital speedometer 127 Direction of rotation (tires) 287 Discharged battery Jump starting 363 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 361...
... see Standing water Defogging Windshield 178 Defrosting 178 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 143 Interior lighting 145 Dialing A number (telephone*) 152 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 47 Digital clock 121 Digital speedometer 127 Direction of rotation (tires) 287 Discharged battery Jump starting 363 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 361...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual transmission 155 Drink holder see Cup holders Drinking and driving 265 Driving Driving abroad 272 General instructions 43, 265 Hydroplaning 268 In winter 270 Problems 53 Safety systems 77 Through standing water 271 Driving abroad 272 Driving instructions 265 Driving off 267 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82 ABS 77 BAS...
... Manual transmission 155 Drink holder see Cup holders Drinking and driving 265 Driving Driving abroad 272 General instructions 43, 265 Hydroplaning 268 In winter 270 Problems 53 Safety systems 77 Through standing water 271 Driving abroad 272 Driving instructions 265 Driving off 267 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82 ABS 77 BAS...