Owner's Manual
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...skilled engineers and craftsmen. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. To help improve the safety of the vehicle operator...and occupants. Please pay attention to operate and provide years of service. They are designed to help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: Please read this manual carefully, then return it ...
...skilled engineers and craftsmen. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. To help improve the safety of the vehicle operator...and occupants. Please pay attention to operate and provide years of service. They are designed to help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: Please read this manual carefully, then return it ...
Owner's Manual
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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... 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 Vehicle data recording...19 Information regarding electronic recording devices...19 At ...
...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 Vehicle data recording...19 Information regarding electronic recording devices...19 At ...
Owner's Manual
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... bags ...Seat belts ...Children in the vehicle...Blocking of rear door window operation...Panic alarm* ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system* ...Tow-away alarm* ... 57 ...
... bags ...Seat belts ...Children in the vehicle...Blocking of rear door window operation...Panic alarm* ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ...Anti-theft systems...Immobilizer...Anti-theft alarm system* ...Tow-away alarm* ... 57 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Defrosting ...178 Air recirculation mode ...179 Air conditioning...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...182 Audio system...183 Audio and telephone, operation...183 Operating safety ...183 Operating and display elements...184 Button and soft key operation...186 Operation...186 Radio operation ...191 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)...196 CD...
... Defrosting ...178 Air recirculation mode ...179 Air conditioning...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...182 Audio system...183 Audio and telephone, operation...183 Operating safety ...183 Operating and display elements...184 Button and soft key operation...186 Operation...186 Radio operation ...191 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)...196 CD...
Owner's Manual
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... to make an assessment for other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be... or authorization by governmental or other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 We are available at your vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us are unable to determine their reliability...
... to make an assessment for other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be... or authorization by governmental or other products and therefore cannot be performed. 9 We are available at your vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us are unable to determine their reliability...
Owner's Manual
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...procedures. For your vehicle. Vehicle damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from your own safety and longer service life of useful information. Your vehicle ... equipment. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for optional equipment not installed in this Operator's Manual, your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System...
...procedures. For your vehicle. Vehicle damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from your own safety and longer service life of useful information. Your vehicle ... equipment. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for optional equipment not installed in this Operator's Manual, your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Car Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle... of your vehicle, this Operator's Manual the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will find descriptions of the safety features of all the controls that can find all the information you can be provided as required depending ... section has its own reference color so you need for you are part of your vehicle. 14 Safety and Security Here you will find an overview of your vehicle. This section expands on the equipment options...
Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle... of your vehicle, this Operator's Manual the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will find descriptions of the safety features of all the controls that can find all the information you can be provided as required depending ... section has its own reference color so you need for you are part of your vehicle. 14 Safety and Security Here you will find an overview of your vehicle. This section expands on the equipment options...
Owner's Manual
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... in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. G Various warning labels are attached to cease functioning. G Warning! See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. You should ...of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on electronic components and associated software could seriously impair the operating safety of the vehicle. Removal of any of your vehicle. G Work improperly carried out on the label itself. If you feel...
... in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. G Various warning labels are attached to cease functioning. G Warning! See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. You should ...of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on electronic components and associated software could seriously impair the operating safety of the vehicle. Removal of any of your vehicle. G Work improperly carried out on the label itself. If you feel...
Owner's Manual
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...You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of vehicles, it... may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in individual problems between you, your vehicle ...
...You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of vehicles, it... may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in individual problems between you, your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee in response to continuously improve vehicle safety. Introduction Vehicle data recording Vehicle data recording Information regarding the information that may access the information and share it with others for...
... devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee in response to continuously improve vehicle safety. Introduction Vehicle data recording Vehicle data recording Information regarding the information that may access the information and share it with others for...
Owner's Manual
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... in the vehicle is properly positioned on the body. That could slide under it clicks. Never use a seat belt for more people ride in the "Safety and Security" section ( page 62) and ( page 64). 44 Never ride in the child restraint. Place the shoulder portion of the belt across your shoulder...
... in the vehicle is properly positioned on the body. That could slide under it clicks. Never use a seat belt for more people ride in the "Safety and Security" section ( page 62) and ( page 64). 44 Never ride in the child restraint. Place the shoulder portion of the belt across your shoulder...
Owner's Manual
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Warning! Do not depress the accelerator. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to the integrated safety interlock. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. For more information, see "Turning off engine" ( page 56). 46 Turn the SmartKey ...
Warning! Do not depress the accelerator. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to the integrated safety interlock. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. For more information, see "Turning off engine" ( page 56). 46 Turn the SmartKey ...
Owner's Manual
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...system*" ( page 285). ! For information on again. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. 52 Wiping with washer fluid. For safety reasons, withdraw SmartKey from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage. Remove blockage. The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid Push combination switch... to position I , set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at all in switch position I .
...system*" ( page 285). ! For information on again. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. 52 Wiping with washer fluid. For safety reasons, withdraw SmartKey from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage. Remove blockage. The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid Push combination switch... to position I , set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at all in switch position I .
Owner's Manual
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Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm* Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 57
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm* Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 57
Owner's Manual
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...when you turn the SmartKey in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp: fails to have the system checked. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that the restraint systems are Seat belts Emergency tensioning device Air bags Child seats Child seat recognition Lower anchors ... Security Occupant safety In this section you will go out when you start the engine. The 1 indicator lamp in the vehicle" ( page 67). 58 This shows that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to extinguish after approximately four seconds. i The 1 indicator lamp remains lit if...
...when you turn the SmartKey in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp: fails to have the system checked. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that the restraint systems are Seat belts Emergency tensioning device Air bags Child seats Child seat recognition Lower anchors ... Security Occupant safety In this section you will go out when you start the engine. The 1 indicator lamp in the vehicle" ( page 67). 58 This shows that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to extinguish after approximately four seconds. i The 1 indicator lamp remains lit if...
Owner's Manual
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... distance from the air bags. For your back against the seat backrest. 59 otherwise the SRS may wish to do so. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This dust, however, is safe to get out of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Since the air... bag inflates with your safety, we strongly recommend that you may not be performed by qualified technicians. In addition, improper work on the SRS must therefore only be ...
... distance from the air bags. For your back against the seat backrest. 59 otherwise the SRS may wish to do so. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This dust, however, is safe to get out of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Since the air... bag inflates with your safety, we strongly recommend that you may not be performed by qualified technicians. In addition, improper work on the SRS must therefore only be ...
Owner's Manual
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...the dashboard when the seat is properly installed. 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 Siemens Automotive Corp. 60 If this Operator's ... the passenger front air bag when it inflates in a crash. If you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from the center of the driver's breastbone to the center of the...
...the dashboard when the seat is properly installed. 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 Siemens Automotive Corp. 60 If this Operator's ... the passenger front air bag when it inflates in a crash. If you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from the center of the driver's breastbone to the center of the...
Owner's Manual
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...FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for air bags to both rear door mounted side air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be activated. (2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use a BabySmartTM1 child restraint which exceed preset thresholds. Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning... they provide their seat belts. If you must properly use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at an additional cost. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or...
...FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for air bags to both rear door mounted side air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be activated. (2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use a BabySmartTM1 child restraint which exceed preset thresholds. Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning... they provide their seat belts. If you must properly use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at an additional cost. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or...
Owner's Manual
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...may severely weaken them. The driver and passengers will then be checked. Your vehicle was activated must also be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bags and emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to activate in order to avoid wearing your passengers that are ...by the fastened seat belts. It is important to your safety and that of your seat belt. Safety guidelines for occupants. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may not be activated. Safety and Security Occupant safety In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs...
...may severely weaken them. The driver and passengers will then be checked. Your vehicle was activated must also be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bags and emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to activate in order to avoid wearing your passengers that are ...by the fastened seat belts. It is important to your safety and that of your seat belt. Safety guidelines for occupants. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may not be activated. Safety and Security Occupant safety In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs...
Owner's Manual
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...fastened seat belts. Never place your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must therefore only be deployed if: the front passenger seat is occupied the 56 indicator lamp in the center console is the ...possibility of the seat. Do not touch. In addition, improper repair work on the SRS must be followed. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Front air bags 1 Driver's air bag 2 Passenger front air bag 63 For your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or ...
...fastened seat belts. Never place your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must therefore only be deployed if: the front passenger seat is occupied the 56 indicator lamp in the center console is the ...possibility of the seat. Do not touch. In addition, improper repair work on the SRS must be followed. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Front air bags 1 Driver's air bag 2 Passenger front air bag 63 For your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or ...