Owner's Manual
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... desire to own an automobile that of your passengers, we ask you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Our company and staff congratulate you to make a small investment of your time: •... Please read this manual. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many miles of the vehicle operator and occupants. ...
... desire to own an automobile that of your passengers, we ask you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Our company and staff congratulate you to make a small investment of your time: •... Please read this manual. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many miles of the vehicle operator and occupants. ...
Owner's Manual
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... systems ...78 Steering wheel adjustment ...81 Rear view mirrors ...82 Instrument cluster ...86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display ...96 Contents 1
... systems ...78 Steering wheel adjustment ...81 Rear view mirrors ...82 Instrument cluster ...86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display ...96 Contents 1
Owner's Manual
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... message memory ...108 Individual settings ...110 Setting the audio volume ...113 Flexible service system (FSS) ...114 Engine oil level indicator ...117 Engine oil consumption ...118 Exterior lamp switch ...119 Night security illumination ...120 Headlamp cleaning system ...121 Combination switch ... ...130 Air distribution ...130 Air volume ...130 Air recirculation ...131 Dust filter ...131 Activated charcoal filter ...132 Residual engine heat utilization ...132 Front center console compartment ventilation ...133 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...134 Audio and telephone, ...
... message memory ...108 Individual settings ...110 Setting the audio volume ...113 Flexible service system (FSS) ...114 Engine oil level indicator ...117 Engine oil consumption ...118 Exterior lamp switch ...119 Night security illumination ...120 Headlamp cleaning system ...121 Combination switch ... ...130 Air distribution ...130 Air volume ...130 Air recirculation ...131 Dust filter ...131 Activated charcoal filter ...132 Residual engine heat utilization ...132 Front center console compartment ventilation ...133 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...134 Audio and telephone, ...
Owner's Manual
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... and before a long trip ...231 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...234 On-board diagnostic system ...234 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ...234 Brake warning lamp ...235 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ...236 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ...236...center console ...238 Contents 3 Save Fuel ...203 Drinking and driving ...203 Pedals ...203 Power assistance ...204 Brakes ...204 Driving off the engine ...192 Automatic transmission ...193 Parking brake ...202 Driving instructions ...203 Drive sensibly -
... and before a long trip ...231 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...234 On-board diagnostic system ...234 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ...234 Brake warning lamp ...235 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ...236 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ...236...center console ...238 Contents 3 Save Fuel ...203 Drinking and driving ...203 Pedals ...203 Power assistance ...204 Brakes ...204 Driving off the engine ...192 Automatic transmission ...193 Parking brake ...202 Driving instructions ...203 Drive sensibly -
Owner's Manual
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...Electronic stability program) ..252 Practical hints First aid kit ...254 Stowing things in the vehicle ...254 Fuses ...255 Hood ...257 Checking engine oil level ...260 Automatic transmission fluid level ...261 Coolant level ...261 Adding coolant ...262 Windshield and headlamp washer system ...263 Windshield ... ...240 BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ...241 ABS-SYSTEM ...242 BRAKE ASSIST ...242 BRAKE LINING WEAR ...243 BRAKE FLUID ...243 PARKING BRAKE ...244 ENGINE FAN ...244 COOLANT (coolant level) ...245 COOLANT TEMP...246 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...247 LIGHT SENSOR ...248 REMOVE KEY ...248 TELE AID ...249...
...Electronic stability program) ..252 Practical hints First aid kit ...254 Stowing things in the vehicle ...254 Fuses ...255 Hood ...257 Checking engine oil level ...260 Automatic transmission fluid level ...261 Coolant level ...261 Adding coolant ...262 Windshield and headlamp washer system ...263 Windshield ... ...240 BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ...241 ABS-SYSTEM ...242 BRAKE ASSIST ...242 BRAKE LINING WEAR ...243 BRAKE FLUID ...243 PARKING BRAKE ...244 ENGINE FAN ...244 COOLANT (coolant level) ...245 COOLANT TEMP...246 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...247 LIGHT SENSOR ...248 REMOVE KEY ...248 TELE AID ...249...
Owner's Manual
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... Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...300 Power washer ...301 Tar stains ...301 Paintwork, painted body components ...301 Engine cleaning ...302 Vehicle washing ...302 Ornamental moldings ...302 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ...302 Cleaning the parktronic system...308 Identification labels ...309 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...311 Technical data ...312 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...318 Engine oils ...320 Engine oil additives ...320 Air conditioner refrigerant ...320 Brake fluid ...320 Premium unleaded gasoline ...321 Fuel requirements ...321 Gasoline additives ...322 ...
... Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...300 Power washer ...301 Tar stains ...301 Paintwork, painted body components ...301 Engine cleaning ...302 Vehicle washing ...302 Ornamental moldings ...302 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ...302 Cleaning the parktronic system...308 Identification labels ...309 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...311 Technical data ...312 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...318 Engine oils ...320 Engine oil additives ...320 Air conditioner refrigerant ...320 Brake fluid ...320 Premium unleaded gasoline ...321 Fuel requirements ...321 Gasoline additives ...322 ...
Owner's Manual
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... that: • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be available; Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or...
... that: • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be available; Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle outside the USA or...
Owner's Manual
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... systems ...78 Steering wheel adjustment ...81 Rear view mirrors ...82 Instrument cluster ...86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display ...96 Audio systems ...97 Radio ...97 CD player ...98 Cassette player ...99 Telephone ...100 Telephone book ...100 Redialing ...102 Incoming call ...104...
... systems ...78 Steering wheel adjustment ...81 Rear view mirrors ...82 Instrument cluster ...86 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display ...96 Audio systems ...97 Radio ...97 CD player ...98 Cassette player ...99 Telephone ...100 Telephone book ...100 Redialing ...102 Incoming call ...104...
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...memory ...108 Individual settings ...110 Setting the audio volume ...113 Flexible service system (FSS) ...114 Engine oil level indicator ...117 Engine oil consumption ...118 Exterior lamp switch ...119 Night security illumination ...120 Headlamp cleaning system ...121 Combination... defroster ...130 Air distribution ...130 Air volume ...130 Air recirculation ...131 Dust filter ...131 Activated charcoal filter ...132 Residual engine heat utilization ...132 Front center console compartment ventilation ...133 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...134 Audio and telephone, operation ...
...memory ...108 Individual settings ...110 Setting the audio volume ...113 Flexible service system (FSS) ...114 Engine oil level indicator ...117 Engine oil consumption ...118 Exterior lamp switch ...119 Night security illumination ...120 Headlamp cleaning system ...121 Combination... defroster ...130 Air distribution ...130 Air volume ...130 Air recirculation ...131 Dust filter ...131 Activated charcoal filter ...132 Residual engine heat utilization ...132 Front center console compartment ventilation ...133 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...134 Audio and telephone, operation ...
Owner's Manual
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Start lock-out Important! Removing the electronic key from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is not operational. Inserting the electronic key in Canada). The engine cannot be started (vehicle's battery is in order), the system is equipped with a... theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in ...
Start lock-out Important! Removing the electronic key from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is not operational. Inserting the electronic key in Canada). The engine cannot be started (vehicle's battery is in order), the system is equipped with a... theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in ...
Owner's Manual
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... mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. Important! If the vehicle cannot be turned in the steering lock. To start engine, insert the electronic key in the steering lock. When unlocking the driver's door with the remote control. There could be a slight delay until the electronic...
... mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. Important! If the vehicle cannot be turned in the steering lock. To start engine, insert the electronic key in the steering lock. When unlocking the driver's door with the remote control. There could be a slight delay until the electronic...
Owner's Manual
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... restraints upright: Pull head restraint forward until it locks in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. For safety reasons, always drive with engine running): Press symbol-side of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually. clothing) to release the head restraints. Keep area around head...
... restraints upright: Pull head restraint forward until it locks in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. For safety reasons, always drive with engine running): Press symbol-side of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually. clothing) to release the head restraints. Keep area around head...
Owner's Manual
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...be continuously varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) after turning the electronic key in memory, and automatically adjusts the cushion to this setting when the engine is restarted. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 54 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multicontour seat (optional) 1 Some models... to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order: 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment If the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is retained in steering lock to position 2.
...be continuously varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) after turning the electronic key in memory, and automatically adjusts the cushion to this setting when the engine is restarted. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 54 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multicontour seat (optional) 1 Some models... to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order: 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment If the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is retained in steering lock to position 2.
Owner's Manual
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... odometer, see page 91 and 96 10 Main odometer, see page 96 11 Multifunction indicator, see page 92, or FSS indicator, see page 114, or engine oil level indicator, see page 117 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination switch on page 122 13 Tachometer, see page 91 14 Gear...
... odometer, see page 91 and 96 10 Main odometer, see page 96 11 Multifunction indicator, see page 92, or FSS indicator, see page 114, or engine oil level indicator, see page 117 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination switch on page 122 13 Tachometer, see page 91 14 Gear...
Owner's Manual
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...page 238 Adjust driving to road condition, see page , see page 237 Front passenger airbag automatically switched off, see page 60 Engine malfunction indicator lamp. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 88 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster Indicator...the malfunction checked as soon as possible, see page 234 SRS malfunction, see page 236 SRS Function indicator lamp on when the engine is running, it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system, emission control system, systems which impact emissions, or the fuel...
...page 238 Adjust driving to road condition, see page , see page 237 Front passenger airbag automatically switched off, see page 60 Engine malfunction indicator lamp. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 88 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster Indicator...the malfunction checked as soon as possible, see page 234 SRS malfunction, see page 236 SRS Function indicator lamp on when the engine is running, it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system, emission control system, systems which impact emissions, or the fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...cluster Coolant temperature gauge (3) During severe operating conditions and stop -and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may have leaked into the engine compartment to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop -and-go or moderate, constant driving)...or slow driving. Turn off the engine, get out of temperature change. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The engine should not be seriously burned. ...
...cluster Coolant temperature gauge (3) During severe operating conditions and stop -and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may have leaked into the engine compartment to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop -and-go or moderate, constant driving)...or slow driving. Turn off the engine, get out of temperature change. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The engine should not be seriously burned. ...
Owner's Manual
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... is operated within the red marking. Tachometer (13) The red marking on the instrument cluster. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears... odometer (9) To reset to "0" miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 96. Press button J (2) on tachometer denotes excessive engine speed.
... is operated within the red marking. Tachometer (13) The red marking on the instrument cluster. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears... odometer (9) To reset to "0" miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 96. Press button J (2) on tachometer denotes excessive engine speed.
Owner's Manual
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... settings in the multifunction display: 1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 96 Vehicle speed, see page 96 Flexible service system (FSS), see page 114 Engine oil level indicator, see page 117 2 Audio systems, see page 97 Radio, see page 97 CD player (optional), see page 98 Cassette player, see page...
... settings in the multifunction display: 1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 96 Vehicle speed, see page 96 Flexible service system (FSS), see page 114 Engine oil level indicator, see page 117 2 Audio systems, see page 97 Radio, see page 97 CD player (optional), see page 98 Cassette player, see page...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving Instrument cluster display 96 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and engine oil level display 1 Trip odometer and main odometer See page 91 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer. 2 Vehicle speed 3 FSS (Flexible service system), see...
... Driving Instrument cluster display 96 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and engine oil level display 1 Trip odometer and main odometer See page 91 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer. 2 Vehicle speed 3 FSS (Flexible service system), see...
Owner's Manual
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...care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip computer 106 1 "AFTER START" - trip odometer records distance from first engine start after more than five hours of electronic key not being in steering lock position 2 2 "AFTER RESET" - trip odometer records distance ...from first engine start until it is reset 3 Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank contents 4 Distance covered "AFTER START" respectively "AFTER RESET" 5 ...
...care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display Trip computer 106 1 "AFTER START" - trip odometer records distance from first engine start after more than five hours of electronic key not being in steering lock position 2 2 "AFTER RESET" - trip odometer records distance ...from first engine start until it is reset 3 Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank contents 4 Distance covered "AFTER START" respectively "AFTER RESET" 5 ...