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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 ... ...44 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking ... 46 46 49 51...
...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 ... ...44 Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking ... 46 46 49 51...
Owner's Manual
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... Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are already familiar with problems you will find an overview of your vehicle. Operation Here you will find all the information you find information quickly and easily...color. Separate operating instructions will be found in detail Here you . Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of all the information you , the vehicle operator. ...
... Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are already familiar with problems you will find an overview of your vehicle. Operation Here you will find all the information you find information quickly and easily...color. Separate operating instructions will be found in detail Here you . Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of all the information you , the vehicle operator. ...
Owner's Manual
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..., or if necessary contact us at one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your vehicle, particularly one of the following addresses: In the...
..., or if necessary contact us at one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your vehicle, particularly one of the following addresses: In the...
Owner's Manual
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... to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 18... USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline ...
... to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that a safety defect exists in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 18... USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline ...
Owner's Manual
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Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Have the problem repaired by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop the vehicle in a safe location ...Give very little gas. If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off the engine by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as with SmartKey removed from starter switch) before attempting to the next highest wiper speed have entered the catalytic...
Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Have the problem repaired by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop the vehicle in a safe location ...Give very little gas. If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off the engine by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as with SmartKey removed from starter switch) before attempting to the next highest wiper speed have entered the catalytic...
Owner's Manual
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... be triggered. This could result in (25 cm) or more. The distance from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. If you have any problems, please see your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. This could result in order to do its job. Otherwise they will... belts and 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 BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in serious injuries or death should the air bag be deployed...
... be triggered. This could result in (25 cm) or more. The distance from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. If you have any problems, please see your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. This could result in order to do its job. Otherwise they will... belts and 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 BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in serious injuries or death should the air bag be deployed...
Owner's Manual
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... and cleanliness. Tire inflation pressure For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 134). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Operation At the gas station ! For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 411).
... and cleanliness. Tire inflation pressure For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 134). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Operation At the gas station ! For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 411).
Owner's Manual
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... for actual data specific to placard on the two placards with regards to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure.
... for actual data specific to placard on the two placards with regards to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure.
Owner's Manual
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... one or more likely to tire failure from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with the Run Flat Indicator* or the Advanced TPMS* (Canada only) ( page 314).
... one or more likely to tire failure from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with the Run Flat Indicator* or the Advanced TPMS* (Canada only) ( page 314).
Owner's Manual
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... for which may be at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as...
... for which may be at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as...
Owner's Manual
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... rating Maximum tire load Warning! Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 327) may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. The first two figures identify the week, starting with "01" to each vehicle and may , at the option of the calendar year...
... rating Maximum tire load Warning! Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 327) may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. The first two figures identify the week, starting with "01" to each vehicle and may , at the option of the calendar year...
Owner's Manual
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...indicator lamp comes on the ignition, have the generator and battery checked. seat heating. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the Parktronic system*, Failure to follow these instructions inDistronic*, or the automatic transmission creases the risk of...the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of an accident. Problem - Wheels may not be malfunctioning. Practical hints What to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Read and observe messages ...
...indicator lamp comes on the ignition, have the generator and battery checked. seat heating. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the Parktronic system*, Failure to follow these instructions inDistronic*, or the automatic transmission creases the risk of...the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of an accident. Problem - Wheels may not be malfunctioning. Practical hints What to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Read and observe messages ...
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...deactivated. Distronic* is deactivated. The ABS, ESP® or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. v If the ESP® cannot be ... on while driving. Exceptions: ( page 89). Practical hints What to follow these instructions increases the risk of accidents. Failure to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS/ESP® warning lamp comes on , Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
...deactivated. Distronic* is deactivated. The ABS, ESP® or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. v If the ESP® cannot be ... on while driving. Exceptions: ( page 89). Practical hints What to follow these instructions increases the risk of accidents. Failure to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS/ESP® warning lamp comes on , Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
Owner's Manual
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Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake ... drive any further. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on . There is running and you... hear a warning sound. Risk of accident! G Driving with the parking brake set. This will not solve the problem. If you find that the brake fluid in an accident. You can be seriously burned. ! There is insufficient brake fluid...
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake ... drive any further. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on . There is running and you... hear a warning sound. Risk of accident! G Driving with the parking brake set. This will not solve the problem. If you find that the brake fluid in an accident. You can be seriously burned. ! There is insufficient brake fluid...
Owner's Manual
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...the readout of the footwell next to the parking brake. ú ± i Some states may switch the engine to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Check local requirements. 355 There ...to visit a workshop immediately as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is a malfunction in: The fuel management system The ignition system The emission control system Systems which affect emissions Such...
...the readout of the footwell next to the parking brake. ú ± i Some states may switch the engine to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Check local requirements. 355 There ...to visit a workshop immediately as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is a malfunction in: The fuel management system The ignition system The emission control system Systems which affect emissions Such...
Owner's Manual
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...while If it is closed properly: (Canada only) properly or the fuel system may be leaky. 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 Check the fuel cap. The limp-home...empty. Practical hints What to have your vehicle checked. 356 The yellow engine malfunction Close the fuel cap. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) Suggested solution ú ± A loss of pressure has been detected in succession. fuel system. The fuel cap may...
...while If it is closed properly: (Canada only) properly or the fuel system may be leaky. 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 Check the fuel cap. The limp-home...empty. Practical hints What to have your vehicle checked. 356 The yellow engine malfunction Close the fuel cap. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) Suggested solution ú ± A loss of pressure has been detected in succession. fuel system. The fuel cap may...
Owner's Manual
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... red coolant warning lamp The coolant temperature has exceeded comes on frequently, there is badly overheated can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. There is correct, the electric radiator fan may have leaked into ... if you to maintain selected speed. If the coolant level is insufficient coolant in front of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving. Have the cooling system checked. If the coolant temperature is...
... red coolant warning lamp The coolant temperature has exceeded comes on frequently, there is badly overheated can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. There is correct, the electric radiator fan may have leaked into ... if you to maintain selected speed. If the coolant level is insufficient coolant in front of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving. Have the cooling system checked. If the coolant temperature is...
Owner's Manual
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... engine is not fastened before the engine. for approximately six seconds after starting passengers to fasten your seat belts. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red distance warning lamp comes on the vehicle ahead of travel. driving off. You are gaining too rapidly on while driving...
... engine is not fastened before the engine. for approximately six seconds after starting passengers to fasten your seat belts. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red distance warning lamp comes on the vehicle ahead of travel. driving off. You are gaining too rapidly on while driving...
Owner's Manual
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...emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could also result in an accident. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. For your safety, we strongly ... and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 359 There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
...emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could also result in an accident. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. For your safety, we strongly ... and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 359 There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
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Suggested solution Carefully bring the vehicle to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Combination low tire The Advanced TPMS* detects a loss of prespressure/TPMS malfunction tell- H H Combination low tire There is a malfunction in the ... malfunction tell- Observe the traffic situation around you. Read and observe messages in at least one tire. Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. TPMS*. Practical hints What to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. sure in the multifunction display. If the tire inflation pressure ...
Suggested solution Carefully bring the vehicle to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Combination low tire The Advanced TPMS* detects a loss of prespressure/TPMS malfunction tell- H H Combination low tire There is a malfunction in the ... malfunction tell- Observe the traffic situation around you. Read and observe messages in at least one tire. Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. TPMS*. Practical hints What to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. sure in the multifunction display. If the tire inflation pressure ...