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......9 Product 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 the USA or...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 headlamps...Turning off engine... 29 30 30 32 32 37 39 41 41 44 47 47 48 49 51 ...
......9 Product 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 the USA or...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 headlamps...Turning off engine... 29 30 30 32 32 37 39 41 41 44 47 47 48 49 51 ...
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... Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* 37 38 Page 27 203 203 25 31 Item 14 Hood lock release 15 Parking brake pedal 16 Trunk lid release switch 17 Door control panel 18 Parking brake release 19 Exterior lamp switch 20 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 21 Headlamp washer switch* Page 235 45, 51 88...
... Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* 37 38 Page 27 203 203 25 31 Item 14 Hood lock release 15 Parking brake pedal 16 Trunk lid release switch 17 Door control panel 18 Parking brake release 19 Exterior lamp switch 20 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 21 Headlamp washer switch* Page 235 45, 51 88...
Owner's Manual
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... 306). The selector lever lock is released. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. The engine then starts automatically. Children could release the parking brake, which could be found in the "Controls in starter to... 138). Turn the key to an unlocked vehicle. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 53). Parking brake 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! Do not leave children unattended in an accident and/or serious injury. 45
... 306). The selector lever lock is released. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. The engine then starts automatically. Children could release the parking brake, which could be found in the "Controls in starter to... 138). Turn the key to an unlocked vehicle. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 53). Parking brake 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! Do not leave children unattended in an accident and/or serious injury. 45
Owner's Manual
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..." section ( page 223). 46 Carefully depress the accelerator. This allows the catalytic converter to release the parking brake. Release the brake pedal. If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to reach its operating temperature earlier. Release the...or reverse gear). After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. Getting started Driving Release the parking brake by pulling on the brake pedal. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in order to shift...
..." section ( page 223). 46 Carefully depress the accelerator. This allows the catalytic converter to release the parking brake. Release the brake pedal. If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to reach its operating temperature earlier. Release the...or reverse gear). After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. Getting started Driving Release the parking brake by pulling on the brake pedal. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in order to shift...
Owner's Manual
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... key from the starter switch. End your drive as a result of effort is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. Warning! In this vehicle in the ...or reverse gear). The vehicle cannot be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. When parked on parking brake 2. With the engine not running , the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in areas where combustible materials...
... key from the starter switch. End your drive as a result of effort is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. G 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. Warning! In this vehicle in the ...or reverse gear). The vehicle cannot be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Take the key and lock vehicle when leaving. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. When parked on parking brake 2. With the engine not running , the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in areas where combustible materials...
Owner's Manual
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...). G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of your vehicle from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Getting started...and/or serious injury. Also, when parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. 52 When parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle with access to an unlocked vehicle. Warning! G Warning! Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to M (...
...). G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of your vehicle from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Getting started...and/or serious injury. Also, when parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. 52 When parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle with access to an unlocked vehicle. Warning! G Warning! Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to M (...
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... engine Place the gear selector lever in detail" section ( page 84). 53 Unsupervised use of someone getting caught in position P. Getting started Parking and locking Turning off . The locking knobs on the key ( page 30). Before closing the doors. Turn the key in addition to...With the SmartKey removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle's exterior lamps are around. Warning! i Always set the parking brake in the starter switch to an unlocked vehicle. Press the seat belt release button ( page 42). When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ...
... engine Place the gear selector lever in detail" section ( page 84). 53 Unsupervised use of someone getting caught in position P. Getting started Parking and locking Turning off . The locking knobs on the key ( page 30). Before closing the doors. Turn the key in addition to...With the SmartKey removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle's exterior lamps are around. Warning! i Always set the parking brake in the starter switch to an unlocked vehicle. Press the seat belt release button ( page 42). When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ...
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... would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: starting out on a brake test dynamometer the vehicle is being towed with snow chains in standard driving maneuvers. The ESP will reduce vehicle stability in sand or ...circumstances described below. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can be switched off (key in starter switch position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on slippery surfaces and in deep snow in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of physics from ...
... would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: starting out on a brake test dynamometer the vehicle is being towed with snow chains in standard driving maneuvers. The ESP will reduce vehicle stability in sand or ...circumstances described below. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can be switched off (key in starter switch position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on slippery surfaces and in deep snow in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of physics from ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4MATIC improves vehicle's ability to all -wheel-drive* only. Operational tests with all four wheels. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 78 G ! Do not tow with one axle raised. Performance testing must be conducted on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving style... to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. If you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in starter switch position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is not covered by applying power to use available traction, e.g.
... 4MATIC improves vehicle's ability to all -wheel-drive* only. Operational tests with all four wheels. during winter operation in mountains under snowy conditions, by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 78 G ! Do not tow with one axle raised. Performance testing must be conducted on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving style... to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. If you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in starter switch position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is not covered by applying power to use available traction, e.g.
Owner's Manual
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...key from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Controls in detail Manual transmission Manual transmission Information for engine speeds. Always set the parking brake in addition to an unlocked vehicle. Refer to overrevving the engine can result in an accident and/or serious injury. Downshifting gears ... by using the clutch pedal. Warning! G Pull gearshift lever up and shift in order to obtain braking action. 137 Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not exceed the engine speed limits ( page 109). The clutch may not ...
...key from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Controls in detail Manual transmission Manual transmission Information for engine speeds. Always set the parking brake in addition to an unlocked vehicle. Refer to overrevving the engine can result in an accident and/or serious injury. Downshifting gears ... by using the clutch pedal. Warning! G Pull gearshift lever up and shift in order to obtain braking action. 137 Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not exceed the engine speed limits ( page 109). The clutch may not ...
Owner's Manual
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... in position P to the transmission, never engage N while driving. The park position is not intended to N if the vehicle is stopped. Always set the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in position P when vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. G Getting out of skidding (e.g. on an incline, turn...
... in position P to the transmission, never engage N while driving. The park position is not intended to N if the vehicle is stopped. Always set the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in position P when vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. G Getting out of skidding (e.g. on an incline, turn...
Owner's Manual
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Set the parking brake to position N. Move the selector lever to secure vehicle from movement. Opening ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 1. Slide ashtray insert in direction of cover 2 to ... into frame until it disengages. Reinstalling the ashtray insert Install ashtray insert. Secure vehicle from ashtray frame. Reinstalling ashtray insert Install insert by setting the parking brake. Move gear selector lever to take out the insert. Close the ashtray. 207 The ashtray opens automatically. Controls in position N, turn off the engine. Grip...
Set the parking brake to position N. Move the selector lever to secure vehicle from movement. Opening ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 1. Slide ashtray insert in direction of cover 2 to ... into frame until it disengages. Reinstalling the ashtray insert Install ashtray insert. Secure vehicle from ashtray frame. Reinstalling ashtray insert Install insert by setting the parking brake. Move gear selector lever to take out the insert. Close the ashtray. 207 The ashtray opens automatically. Controls in position N, turn off the engine. Grip...
Owner's Manual
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... be carried out by Mercedes-Benz. Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Warning! It can also result in front. 224 Under these circumstances, a much greater effort is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to stop or steer the vehicle Brakes Warning! If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in sufficient...
... be carried out by Mercedes-Benz. Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Warning! It can also result in front. 224 Under these circumstances, a much greater effort is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to stop or steer the vehicle Brakes Warning! If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in sufficient...
Owner's Manual
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.... ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 225 Do not place full load on the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for an extended period with...
.... ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 225 Do not place full load on the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for an extended period with...
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...the tread. Specified tire pressures must be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. These indicators are sharply reduced. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Slowly release brake pedal. Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for repairs. G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride ... maintained. Warning! Tread wear indicators (TWI) are subject to starter switch position 0. Move the selector lever to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for possible damage. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). Turn the key to high...
...the tread. Specified tire pressures must be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. These indicators are sharply reduced. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Slowly release brake pedal. Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for repairs. G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride ... maintained. Warning! Tread wear indicators (TWI) are subject to starter switch position 0. Move the selector lever to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for possible damage. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). Turn the key to high...
Owner's Manual
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... stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. 258 Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 51). Do not add brake fluid! Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Practical hints What...
... stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. 258 Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 51). Do not add brake fluid! Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Practical hints What...
Owner's Manual
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... need to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. The warning lamp reminds you to the shop diagnostics system. mark. There is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refuelling start the engine three or four times in the front left area of diagnostic trouble codes. Check the fuel cap. You... lamp The fuel level has gone below the reserve lights while driving. The limp-home mode is located in succession. Practical hints What to the parking brake pedal. It is canceled. Refuel at the next gas station ( page 233). 259
... need to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. The warning lamp reminds you to the shop diagnostics system. mark. There is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refuelling start the engine three or four times in the front left area of diagnostic trouble codes. Check the fuel cap. You... lamp The fuel level has gone below the reserve lights while driving. The limp-home mode is located in succession. Practical hints What to the parking brake pedal. It is canceled. Refuel at the next gas station ( page 233). 259
Owner's Manual
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If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. # The battery is broken: Do not continue to drive. Possible causes: alternator malfunctioning broken poly-V-belt ! (Canada only) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE PARKING BRAKE! You are driving with the parking brake set. Release the parking brake ( page 51). ; (USA only) 264 Otherwise the engine will overheat due to...
If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. # The battery is broken: Do not continue to drive. Possible causes: alternator malfunctioning broken poly-V-belt ! (Canada only) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE PARKING BRAKE! You are driving with the parking brake set. Release the parking brake ( page 51). ; (USA only) 264 Otherwise the engine will overheat due to...
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Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is supported by the jack. The vehicle jack is stored in the space underneath the trunk floor together with full size tire ... the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Vehicle jack Warning! Never get beneath the vehicle while it is raised. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. i Arrow 3 on level surface. Remove vehicle tool kit storage well casing 5. Practical hints Where will I find...
Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is supported by the jack. The vehicle jack is stored in the space underneath the trunk floor together with full size tire ... the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Vehicle jack Warning! Never get beneath the vehicle while it is raised. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. i Arrow 3 on level surface. Remove vehicle tool kit storage well casing 5. Practical hints Where will I find...
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.... To help avoid personal injury, use , especially on a level surface: Place one chock in the straight ahead position and set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before raising vehicle with wheel chocks ...(not included) or other axle. Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by the jack. Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is always vertical (plumb line) when in the jack take -up bracket. Assemble wheel wrench. Warning! Have any...
.... To help avoid personal injury, use , especially on a level surface: Place one chock in the straight ahead position and set parking brake and block wheels before working under the lifted vehicle. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before raising vehicle with wheel chocks ...(not included) or other axle. Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by the jack. Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is always vertical (plumb line) when in the jack take -up bracket. Assemble wheel wrench. Warning! Have any...