Owner's Manual
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... ...7 Reporting Safety Defects ...9 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...12 Door control panel ...14 Overhead control panel ...15 Dashboard ...16 Center console ...18 Operation Vehicle keys ...22 Start lock-out ...24 General notes on the central locking system ...24 Central locking system ...25 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...25 Locking and unlocking ...27 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control ...27 Opening the trunk ...28 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside...
... ...7 Reporting Safety Defects ...9 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...12 Door control panel ...14 Overhead control panel ...15 Dashboard ...16 Center console ...18 Operation Vehicle keys ...22 Start lock-out ...24 General notes on the central locking system ...24 Central locking system ...25 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...25 Locking and unlocking ...27 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control ...27 Opening the trunk ...28 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside...
Owner's Manual
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... ...133 Combination switch ...134 Hazard warning flasher switch ...137 Climate control ...138 Automatic climate control ...146 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...158 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...159 Operation Audio and telephone ...160 Operating safety ...160 Operating and display elements ...161 Button and soft key operation ...163 Operation ...163 Power windows ...184 Sliding/pop-up roof ...187 Interior lighting ...189 Rear window sunshade ...191 Sun visors ...192 Vanity mirrors ...192 Interior ...193...
... ...133 Combination switch ...134 Hazard warning flasher switch ...137 Climate control ...138 Automatic climate control ...146 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...158 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ...159 Operation Audio and telephone ...160 Operating safety ...160 Operating and display elements ...161 Button and soft key operation ...163 Operation ...163 Power windows ...184 Sliding/pop-up roof ...187 Interior lighting ...189 Rear window sunshade ...191 Sun visors ...192 Vanity mirrors ...192 Interior ...193...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...218 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...219 Maintenance ...219 Tele Aid ...220 Catalytic converter ...228 Emission control ...229 Starter switch ...230 Starting and turning off the engine ...232 Manual transmission ...233 Automatic transmission ...234 Parking brake ...243 Driving instructions ...244 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...244 Drinking and driving ...244 Pedals ...244 Power assistance ...245 Brakes ...245 Driving off ...246 Parking ...246 Tires ...247 Snow chains ...250 Winter driving instructions ...250 Deep water ...252 Passenger ...
Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...218 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...219 Maintenance ...219 Tele Aid ...220 Catalytic converter ...228 Emission control ...229 Starter switch ...230 Starting and turning off the engine ...232 Manual transmission ...233 Automatic transmission ...234 Parking brake ...243 Driving instructions ...244 Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ...244 Drinking and driving ...244 Pedals ...244 Power assistance ...245 Brakes ...245 Driving off ...246 Parking ...246 Tires ...247 Snow chains ...250 Winter driving instructions ...250 Deep water ...252 Passenger ...
Owner's Manual
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... SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...279 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..280 COOLANT (coolant level) ...281 COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...282 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...283 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...284 LIGHT SENSOR ...286 DOOR ...286 TRUNK OPEN ...287 HOOD ...287 TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ...288 TELE AID ...288 WASHER FLUID ...289 RESTRAINT SYSTEM ...290 KEY ...290 FUEL RESERVE ...291 UNDERVOLTAGE ...291 STEER. Contents Malfunction and warning messages in the vehicle ...294 Fuses ...295 Hood ...297 Checking engine oil level ...300 Automatic transmission fluid...
... SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...279 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..280 COOLANT (coolant level) ...281 COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...282 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...283 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...284 LIGHT SENSOR ...286 DOOR ...286 TRUNK OPEN ...287 HOOD ...287 TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ...288 TELE AID ...288 WASHER FLUID ...289 RESTRAINT SYSTEM ...290 KEY ...290 FUEL RESERVE ...291 UNDERVOLTAGE ...291 STEER. Contents Malfunction and warning messages in the vehicle ...294 Fuses ...295 Hood ...297 Checking engine oil level ...300 Automatic transmission fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... Changing wheels ...309 Tire inflation pressure ...315 Battery ...316 Jump starting ...318 Towing the vehicle ...321 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ...325 Exterior lamps ...326 Replacing bulbs ...326 Trunk lamp ...331 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...332 Synchronizing remote control ...334 Emergency engine shut-down ...334 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...335 Replacing wiper blade insert ...337 Roof rack ...338 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...340 Power washer ...341 Tar stains ...341 Paintwork, painted body components ...341 Engine...
... Changing wheels ...309 Tire inflation pressure ...315 Battery ...316 Jump starting ...318 Towing the vehicle ...321 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ...325 Exterior lamps ...326 Replacing bulbs ...326 Trunk lamp ...331 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...332 Synchronizing remote control ...334 Emergency engine shut-down ...334 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...335 Replacing wiper blade insert ...337 Roof rack ...338 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...340 Power washer ...341 Tar stains ...341 Paintwork, painted body components ...341 Engine...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 14 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 31 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror settings), see page 85 3 Front seat adjustment, see page 42 4 Steering wheel adjustment, see page 79 5 Power windows, see page 184 6 Switch for rear door window override, see page 184 and 186 7 Trunk lid release switch, see page 37
Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 14 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 31 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror settings), see page 85 3 Front seat adjustment, see page 42 4 Steering wheel adjustment, see page 79 5 Power windows, see page 184 6 Switch for rear door window override, see page 184 and 186 7 Trunk lid release switch, see page 37
Owner's Manual
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... (manual) ...77 Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) ...79 Rear view mirrors ...80 Instrument cluster ...88 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, engine oil level indicator ...96 Audio systems ...98 Radio ...98 CD player ...99 Cassette player ...100 Telephone ...101 Navigation system ...106 Trip computer ...107 Malfunction/warning message memory ...109 Individual settings ...111 Setting the audio volume ...123 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car...
... (manual) ...77 Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) ...79 Rear view mirrors ...80 Instrument cluster ...88 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ...92 Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, engine oil level indicator ...96 Audio systems ...98 Radio ...98 CD player ...99 Cassette player ...100 Telephone ...101 Navigation system ...106 Trip computer ...107 Malfunction/warning message memory ...109 Individual settings ...111 Setting the audio volume ...123 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 20 Practical hints Car...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. When unlocking the driver's door with the remote control. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in order), the system is not operational. If the vehicle cannot be started . Check the batteries of either front door handle. Inserting the electronic key in the starter switch deactivates the start engine, insert the electronic key in the starter switch or...
... the vehicle. When unlocking the driver's door with the remote control. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FORMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in order), the system is not operational. If the vehicle cannot be started . Check the batteries of either front door handle. Inserting the electronic key in the starter switch deactivates the start engine, insert the electronic key in the starter switch or...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic key in the center console. The switch is on . Turning off after approximately 30 minutes of operation. If both indicator lamps are on , the seat heater automatically turns off seat heater: If one indicator lamp will stay on , press upper half of switch. Both indicator lamps in the switch lights up . If left on , press lower half of switch. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 50 Practical hints Car...
... electronic key in the center console. The switch is on . Turning off after approximately 30 minutes of operation. If both indicator lamps are on , the seat heater automatically turns off seat heater: If one indicator lamp will stay on , press upper half of switch. Both indicator lamps in the switch lights up . If left on , press lower half of switch. Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 50 Practical hints Car...
Owner's Manual
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... time and replaced when necessary. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for the driver and front passenger to always be seriously injured by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at a safe distance from the airbags. Since the airbag inflates with asthma or other breathing trouble. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 70 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Warning...
... time and replaced when necessary. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for the driver and front passenger to always be seriously injured by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at a safe distance from the airbags. Since the airbag inflates with asthma or other breathing trouble. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 70 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... key in position 2 if the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - SWITCH ON IGNITION" message appears. SERV. This indicator is not in starter switch to the oil pan. Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after approximately 3 seconds. To call up to level ground and measure again. The message "PERF. LEVEL" engine oil level indicator appears. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine oil level indicator Engine oil...
... key in position 2 if the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - SWITCH ON IGNITION" message appears. SERV. This indicator is not in starter switch to the oil pan. Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after approximately 3 seconds. To call up to level ground and measure again. The message "PERF. LEVEL" engine oil level indicator appears. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine oil level indicator Engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger compartment needs to the position they were in before closing will be quickly heated or cooled down. 154 Switching on . To select, press e button. The system switches automatically to the position it was in the e button is on the activated carbon filter and activating convenience closing . The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up roof: The...
... the passenger compartment needs to the position they were in before closing will be quickly heated or cooled down. 154 Switching on . To select, press e button. The system switches automatically to the position it was in the e button is on the activated carbon filter and activating convenience closing . The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up roof: The...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle speed. To cancel: Press the F button in starter switch to a minimum, turn itself back on. The indicator lamp in the button illuminates. Automatic climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 157 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The rear window defroster uses a large amount of the automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in the control panel of power...
... vehicle speed. To cancel: Press the F button in starter switch to a minimum, turn itself back on. The indicator lamp in the button illuminates. Automatic climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 157 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The rear window defroster uses a large amount of the automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the button goes out. Rear window defroster Turn the electronic key in the control panel of power...
Owner's Manual
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.... Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Notes: The time delay for the interior light to automatic function. To prevent the vehicle battery from the starter switch can be adjusted in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to switch off after the electronic key is removed from being discharged with doors open, all interior lamps are switched off automatically when the door is...
.... Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Notes: The time delay for the interior light to automatic function. To prevent the vehicle battery from the starter switch can be adjusted in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to switch off after the electronic key is removed from being discharged with doors open, all interior lamps are switched off automatically when the door is...
Owner's Manual
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... the hot exhaust system, as outlined in your vehicle in the exhaust emissions. Caution! To prevent damage to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as these materials could start a fire. 228 Warning! Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat, which could be repaired promptly. Keep your Service Booklet.
... the hot exhaust system, as outlined in your vehicle in the exhaust emissions. Caution! To prevent damage to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as these materials could start a fire. 228 Warning! Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat, which could be repaired promptly. Keep your Service Booklet.
Owner's Manual
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... switch (1) for all regular driving. The transmission is displayed in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, e.g. The vehicle starts out in the gear range indicator display. This gear shifting process is indicated in 1st gear. using the engine's braking power during performance driving. The program mode currently selected is dependent on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into a lower gear...
... switch (1) for all regular driving. The transmission is displayed in the usual manner, will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly, e.g. The vehicle starts out in the gear range indicator display. This gear shifting process is indicated in 1st gear. using the engine's braking power during performance driving. The program mode currently selected is dependent on = depressing the accelerator pedal quickly (not into a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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... on service brake pedal. 2. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. Turn front wheels towards the road curb. 6. Turn the electronic key to position "P" (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). 4. This helps prevent overheating of other traffic. Driving off Apply the service brakes to spin for some time, rather than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down...
... on service brake pedal. 2. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. Turn front wheels towards the road curb. 6. Turn the electronic key to position "P" (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). 4. This helps prevent overheating of other traffic. Driving off Apply the service brakes to spin for some time, rather than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down...
Owner's Manual
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... Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. If a BAS warning message is deactivated. Applying the brakes very quickly results in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. If the BAS warning message is also switched off. The brake system functions in emergency braking conditions than might do. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can help reduce braking distances over what ordinary driving and braking...
... Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. If a BAS warning message is deactivated. Applying the brakes very quickly results in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. If the BAS warning message is also switched off. The brake system functions in emergency braking conditions than might do. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can help reduce braking distances over what ordinary driving and braking...
Owner's Manual
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...328 Replacing bulbs ...326 Taillamp assemblies ...329 Turn signal lamp ...328 Exterior mirror adjustment ...81 Exterior mirror, front passenger side, parking position ...82 F First aid kit ...294 Flexible service system (FSS) ...125 Front airbags ...65 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...158 Front seat adjustment ...42 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...335 Fuel reserve warning ...271 Fuses ...295 Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 366 D Dashboard ...16 Door control panel...
...328 Replacing bulbs ...326 Taillamp assemblies ...329 Turn signal lamp ...328 Exterior mirror adjustment ...81 Exterior mirror, front passenger side, parking position ...82 F First aid kit ...294 Flexible service system (FSS) ...125 Front airbags ...65 Front center console storage compartment ventilation ...158 Front seat adjustment ...42 Fuel filler flap, manual release ...335 Fuel reserve warning ...271 Fuses ...295 Instruments and controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 366 D Dashboard ...16 Door control panel...
Owner's Manual
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... controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 368 M Maintenance ...219 Malfunction/warning message memory ...109 Manual seat ...45, 48 Manual transmission ...233 Memory function ...85 Mirror, exterior, parking position, front passenger side ...82 Multicontour seat ...49 Multifunction display ...92 Coolant temperature ...96 Engine oil level indicator ...96 FSS ...96 Individual settings ...111 Tire inflation pressure monitor ...96 Trip and main odometer ...96 Vehicle speed ...96 Multifunction steering wheel...
... controls Index Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 368 M Maintenance ...219 Malfunction/warning message memory ...109 Manual seat ...45, 48 Manual transmission ...233 Memory function ...85 Mirror, exterior, parking position, front passenger side ...82 Multicontour seat ...49 Multifunction display ...92 Coolant temperature ...96 Engine oil level indicator ...96 FSS ...96 Individual settings ...111 Tire inflation pressure monitor ...96 Trip and main odometer ...96 Vehicle speed ...96 Multifunction steering wheel...
