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......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 ...wheel...Mirrors...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 ... 33 34 34 ...
......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 ...wheel...Mirrors...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 ... 33 34 34 ...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Here you are already familiar with problems you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. Separate operating instructions will be of particular interest to help you find ..., this Operator's Manual the Maintenance Booklet 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 will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver's seat. Controls in detail Here...
At a glance Here you are already familiar with problems you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. Separate operating instructions will be of particular interest to help you find ..., this Operator's Manual the Maintenance Booklet 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 will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver's seat. Controls in detail Here...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center...
... your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center...
Owner's Manual
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...or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : NHTSA, U.S. area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may order a recall and remedy campaign. ...You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in a group of U.S. Introduction...
...or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : NHTSA, U.S. area) or write to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may order a recall and remedy campaign. ...You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in a group of U.S. Introduction...
Owner's Manual
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Remove blockage. If windshield wipers fail to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Give very little gas. The engine electronics may be operating ... catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only). 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 or turn off immediately. Turn the windshield wipers on again. Have the...
Remove blockage. If windshield wipers fail to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Give very little gas. The engine electronics may be operating ... catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only). 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 or turn off immediately. Turn the windshield wipers on again. Have the...
Owner's Manual
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... or killed by a combination of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. Since the air bag inflates with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you have any problems, please see your back against the seat backrest. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to wear their heads...
... or killed by a combination of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. Since the air bag inflates with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you have any problems, please see your back against the seat backrest. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to wear their heads...
Owner's Manual
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...). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 141). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information on engine oil level, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." ( page 484). Engine oil level For...
...). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 141). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information on engine oil level, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." ( page 484). Engine oil level For...
Owner's Manual
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... Loading Information placard 332 i G 1 Driver's door B-pillar Following is equipped with regards to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on vehicle...
... Loading Information placard 332 i G 1 Driver's door B-pillar Following is equipped with regards to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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..., adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Warning! Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS*) ( page 339). Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and...
..., adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Warning! Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS*) ( page 339). Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and...
Owner's Manual
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... may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury to sudden tire failure, causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. G Do not overload the tires by law, never operate a vehicle at least half of the GAWR ( page 354) of the tires. Always...
... may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury to sudden tire failure, causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. G Do not overload the tires by law, never operate a vehicle at least half of the GAWR ( page 354) of the tires. Always...
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... tire load rating ( page 345). Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 349) may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure.
... tire load rating ( page 345). Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 349) may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure.
Owner's Manual
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... be sufficiently charged. 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 multifunction display ( page 386). Problem - The electrohydraulic brake system is operational again. 374 Read...
... be sufficiently charged. 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 multifunction display ( page 386). Problem - The electrohydraulic brake system is operational again. 374 Read...
Owner's Manual
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... off, apply as little throttle as possible. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS/ESP warning The ESP is deactivated. If the ESP cannot be switched back on ( page 97). rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. While driving, ease up on while driving. Do...
... off, apply as little throttle as possible. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS/ESP warning The ESP is deactivated. If the ESP cannot be switched back on ( page 97). rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. While driving, ease up on while driving. Do...
Owner's Manual
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The red brake warning lamp comes on . This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! If you find that the brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on while driving and you top up the brake fluid. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Under no circumstances should you hear a warning sound. Have your brake system checked...
The red brake warning lamp comes on . This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! If you find that the brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on while driving and you top up the brake fluid. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Under no circumstances should you hear a warning sound. Have your brake system checked...
Owner's Manual
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The fuel cap may not be leaky. If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 377 An on while driving. It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake. ú ... its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. fuel system. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector ...
The fuel cap may not be leaky. If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 377 An on while driving. It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake. ú ... its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. fuel system. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector ...
Owner's Manual
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gine is empty. You do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Your fuel tank is not available. Diesel engine: The diesel engine electronics are malfunctioning. Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 378 Full engine performance...
gine is empty. You do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Your fuel tank is not available. Diesel engine: The diesel engine electronics are malfunctioning. Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 378 Full engine performance...
Owner's Manual
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... 379 If the coolant level is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is a leak in a safe location and allow the engine and ...! Suggested solution Immediately add coolant to prevent engine from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The red coolant warning lamp The coolant temperature has exceeded comes on frequently, there is running. Stop as soon as possible ...
... 379 If the coolant level is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is a leak in a safe location and allow the engine and ...! Suggested solution Immediately add coolant to prevent engine from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The red coolant warning lamp The coolant temperature has exceeded comes on frequently, there is running. Stop as soon as possible ...
Owner's Manual
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... front passenger seat and put them in front of you The red distance warning lamp to maintain selected speed. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Only vehicles with Distronic*: You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you. comes on while driving and you hear...
... front passenger seat and put them in front of you The red distance warning lamp to maintain selected speed. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Only vehicles with Distronic*: You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you. comes on while driving and you hear...
Owner's Manual
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... flashes for the TPMS* illuminates continuously. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display. Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving. ... What to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Suggested solution Carefully bring the vehicle to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Combination low tire presThe TPMS* detects a loss of pressure in the TPMS*. for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated.
... flashes for the TPMS* illuminates continuously. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display. Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving. ... What to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Suggested solution Carefully bring the vehicle to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Combination low tire presThe TPMS* detects a loss of pressure in the TPMS*. for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated.
Owner's Manual
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There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an ... it might deploy unexpectedly 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. 383 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; G In the event a...
There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an ... it might deploy unexpectedly 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. 383 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; G In the event a...