Owner's Manual
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...Our company and staff congratulate you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of the vehicle operator and occupants. Further, it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. They are designed to acquaint you on the ... and your passengers, we ask you to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company To help improve the safety of your new Mercedes-Benz. We extend our best wishes for your reference. Please follow the recommendations contained in...
...Our company and staff congratulate you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of the vehicle operator and occupants. Further, it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. They are designed to acquaint you on the ... and your passengers, we ask you to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company To help improve the safety of your new Mercedes-Benz. We extend our best wishes for your reference. Please follow the recommendations contained in...
Owner's Manual
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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 ... started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off ...
......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 ... started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off ...
Owner's Manual
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... 225 225 226 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
... 225 225 226 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of...
Owner's Manual
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...305 Jump starting...306 Towing the vehicle...308 Installing towing eye bolt ...311 Fuses...312 Fuse box in passenger compartment ...312 Fuse box in engine compartment ...312 Auxiliary fuse box in an emergency.. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Lamp in ... labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C 320 (all models)...319 C 32 AMG ...319 Engine ...320 Rims and Tires...322 Same size tires ...323 Mixed size tires...324 Spare wheel...325 Electrical system ...326 Main dimensions ...327 Weights ...328
...305 Jump starting...306 Towing the vehicle...308 Installing towing eye bolt ...311 Fuses...312 Fuse box in passenger compartment ...312 Fuse box in engine compartment ...312 Auxiliary fuse box in an emergency.. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in instrument cluster ...Lamp in ... labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C 320 (all models)...319 C 32 AMG ...319 Engine ...320 Rims and Tires...322 Same size tires ...323 Mixed size tires...324 Spare wheel...325 Electrical system ...326 Main dimensions ...327 Weights ...328
Owner's Manual
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Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid ...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading... 329 329 332 332 332 332 333 333 334 334 336 338 339 339 Technical terms...341 Index...347
Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid ...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading... 329 329 332 332 332 332 333 333 334 334 336 338 339 339 Technical terms...341 Index...347
Owner's Manual
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... have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. gasoline may not be available; European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5 13 unleaded gasoline for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. 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. gasoline may not be available; European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5 13 unleaded gasoline for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may...
Owner's Manual
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...malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. 16 Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any repairs or modifications to cease... functioning. Ensure that you are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Proper use of the vehicle ...
...malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. 16 Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any repairs or modifications to cease... functioning. Ensure that you are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Proper use of the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... 73, 257 45, 51, 258 45, 51, 258 109 109 120 107 47 Outside temperature display Digital clock 7 ? Antilock Brake System (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator E Indicator lamp without function1 The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you turn...
... 73, 257 45, 51, 258 45, 51, 258 109 109 120 107 47 Outside temperature display Digital clock 7 ? Antilock Brake System (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator E Indicator lamp without function1 The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you turn...
Owner's Manual
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LOCK ! is displayed while the engine is running, the steering column is located on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height Turn the key ...
LOCK ! is displayed while the engine is running, the steering column is located on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height Turn the key ...
Owner's Manual
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...Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Make sure that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. Release only when the engine is firing regularly ( page 31). Do not run the engine in the starter switch to position 3. More information can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not ... starter switch to position 3. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can be started Driving Starting the engine Warning! Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with at least one window fully open. Turn the key in Neutral position.
...Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Make sure that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. Release only when the engine is firing regularly ( page 31). Do not run the engine in the starter switch to position 3. More information can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not ... starter switch to position 3. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can be started Driving Starting the engine Warning! Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with at least one window fully open. Turn the key in Neutral position.
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal. Starting difficulties If the engine does not start " function. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 53). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. More information can be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. If the engine does not start ( page 306). G When leaving...
... the brake pedal. Starting difficulties If the engine does not start " function. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 53). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. More information can be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. If the engine does not start ( page 306). G When leaving...
Owner's Manual
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...and hit someone or something. After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on handle 2. If your right foot is not firmly on driving can open a ...locked door from the inside. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. More information on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in...
...and hit someone or something. After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on handle 2. If your right foot is not firmly on driving can open a ...locked door from the inside. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. More information on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the steering column. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is taken to setting II when the vehicle is switched on the windshield, and wipers may be left of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent...
... Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the steering column. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is taken to setting II when the vehicle is switched on the windshield, and wipers may be left of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent...
Owner's Manual
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... gas. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 49 If leaves, snow, etc. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be operating properly. The engine electronics may be found in the "Operation" section... may have the windshield wipers checked at all in switch position I, set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Remove blockage. have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it...
... gas. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 49 If leaves, snow, etc. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be operating properly. The engine electronics may be found in the "Operation" section... may have the windshield wipers checked at all in switch position I, set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Remove blockage. have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it...
Owner's Manual
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...on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner. 50 If no longer cooling the engine. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Allow engine and coolant to cool. Getting ...started Driving The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. Check the coolant...
...on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner. 50 If no longer cooling the engine. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Allow engine and coolant to cool. Getting ...started Driving The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. Check the coolant...
Owner's Manual
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... as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving. With the engine not running , the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can... come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as follows. Parking brake G G Wait until the vehicle is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Turn the key to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). When ...
... as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving. With the engine not running , the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can... come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as follows. Parking brake G G Wait until the vehicle is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Turn the key to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). When ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Getting started Parking and locking Turning off . Press the seat belt release button ( page 42). Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. i Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can be removed from the starter switch with access to position P (manual...
.... Getting started Parking and locking Turning off . Press the seat belt release button ( page 42). Be especially careful when small children are not switched off engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. i Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can be removed from the starter switch with access to position P (manual...
Owner's Manual
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This shows that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to position 1. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend...the system checked. The warning lamp will learn the most important facts about four seconds when you start the engine by turning the key. does not come on after approximately four seconds. i The warning lamp remains lit... if the key is turned to extinguish after the engine was started or while driving. for about four seconds when you turn the key in the vehicle" ( page 65...
This shows that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to position 1. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend...the system checked. The warning lamp will learn the most important facts about four seconds when you start the engine by turning the key. does not come on after approximately four seconds. i The warning lamp remains lit... if the key is turned to extinguish after the engine was started or while driving. for about four seconds when you turn the key in the vehicle" ( page 65...
Owner's Manual
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... only be protected by the fastened seat belts. Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a short time when you turn the key in impacts which do not exceed the system's deployment thresholds...
... only be protected by the fastened seat belts. Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a short time when you turn the key in impacts which do not exceed the system's deployment thresholds...
Owner's Manual
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... acting on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. It goes out when the engine is over. BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in turns, following vehicles to position 2. The ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The...
... acting on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. It goes out when the engine is over. BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in turns, following vehicles to position 2. The ABS will respond even with light brake pressure. The...