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... 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 ... Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine... 48 50 50 51 51 Getting started ...29 ...
... 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 ... Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine... 48 50 50 51 51 Getting started ...29 ...
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... you. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are already familiar with problems you will be provided as required depending on the "Getting started Here you will find all the controls that can be found in this...expands on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are part of particular interest to help you find information quickly and easily. For you to provide comprehensive support...
... you. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are already familiar with problems you will be provided as required depending on the "Getting started Here you will find all the controls that can be found in this...expands on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are part of particular interest to help you find information quickly and easily. For you to provide comprehensive support...
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...: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you...
...: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you...
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..., LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you may order a recall ...and remedy campaign. area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety...
..., LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you may order a recall ...and remedy campaign. area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety...
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... the windshield wipers checked at all in switch position I, Set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If leaves, snow, etc. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be found in the "Operation" section ( ...filling up the washer reservoir can be damaged. Remove blockage. Unburned gasoline may not be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 48 The engine electronics may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. ...
... the windshield wipers checked at all in switch position I, Set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If leaves, snow, etc. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be found in the "Operation" section ( ...filling up the washer reservoir can be damaged. Remove blockage. Unburned gasoline may not be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 48 The engine electronics may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. ...
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To reduce the risk of adjustments to your back against the backrest. Keep hands on your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To avoid this by a combination of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for people with your seat belt. If... occupied. 57 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of the driver's breastbone to keep you have any problems, please see your body. The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of steering wheel rim. The distance from the airbag. You should ...
To reduce the risk of adjustments to your back against the backrest. Keep hands on your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To avoid this by a combination of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for people with your seat belt. If... occupied. 57 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of the driver's breastbone to keep you have any problems, please see your body. The activation of the SRS temporarily releases a small amount of steering wheel rim. The distance from the airbag. You should ...
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... control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Distronic* is deactivated. Risk of accidents. While driving, ease up while driving. Exceptions: ( page 77). Suggested solution Problem v The ESP is deactivated. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road...
... control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Distronic* is deactivated. Risk of accidents. While driving, ease up while driving. Exceptions: ( page 77). Suggested solution Problem v The ESP is deactivated. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road...
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... are also ing. Apply the brakes immediately. switched off (see messages in front of accidents. - Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The red DTR indicator lamp comes on while driv- Practical hints What to maintain selected speed. Wheels will.... The BAS and the ESP are gaining too rapidly on your probable line of you up while driving. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
... are also ing. Apply the brakes immediately. switched off (see messages in front of accidents. - Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The red DTR indicator lamp comes on while driv- Practical hints What to maintain selected speed. Wheels will.... The BAS and the ESP are gaining too rapidly on your probable line of you up while driving. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp lights There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. otherwise the SRS may not ... or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could also result in injury. 290 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! Suggested solution Drive with added caution to have the system checked; G In the event a malfunction of the SRS...
Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp lights There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. otherwise the SRS may not ... or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could also result in injury. 290 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! Suggested solution Drive with added caution to have the system checked; G In the event a malfunction of the SRS...
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... message displayed can result in the reservoir. Read and observe the message in spilling brake fluid on . This will not solve the problem. Warning! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. ! Release the parking brake. There is a malfunction in the brake... fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) The red brake warning lamp lights up while driving. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. or There is insufficient brake fluid in an accident...
... message displayed can result in the reservoir. Read and observe the message in spilling brake fluid on . This will not solve the problem. Warning! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. ! Release the parking brake. There is a malfunction in the brake... fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) The red brake warning lamp lights up while driving. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. or There is insufficient brake fluid in an accident...
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... electric radiator fan may have leaked into the engine compartment to Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause The red coolant warning lamp There is insufficient coolant in the cooling system. If the coolant level is a leak in the...coolant temperature has exceeded 257°F (125°C). G catch fire. Driving when your engine is badly overheated can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the cooling system checked. driving uphill) and stop-and-go driving. D D The red coolant warning lamp lights up when ...
... electric radiator fan may have leaked into the engine compartment to Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause The red coolant warning lamp There is insufficient coolant in the cooling system. If the coolant level is a leak in the...coolant temperature has exceeded 257°F (125°C). G catch fire. Driving when your engine is badly overheated can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the cooling system checked. driving uphill) and stop-and-go driving. D D The red coolant warning lamp lights up when ...
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... possible by the service station to link the vehicle to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. The limp-home mode is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. An on while driving. Gas cap not closed tight. Fasten your vehicle checked. ? < W ... system. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of the footwell next to have your seat belt. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is canceled.
... possible by the service station to link the vehicle to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. The limp-home mode is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. An on while driving. Gas cap not closed tight. Fasten your vehicle checked. ? < W ... system. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of the footwell next to have your seat belt. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is canceled.
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...been repaired. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system is switched off. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The indicator lamp lights up with a BabySmartTM child seat... properly installed on the front passenger seat. If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Possible cause A ...
...been repaired. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system is switched off. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The indicator lamp lights up with a BabySmartTM child seat... properly installed on the front passenger seat. If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Possible cause A ...
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...Visit workshop! Considerable brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is operating normally. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driving to do if ... Display Except Canada: Possible cause Reduced braking effect Visit workshop! There is in... the reservoir. Risk of accident! Canada only: 306 This will not solve the problem. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is increased. Except Canada: ; 3 ...
...Visit workshop! Considerable brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is operating normally. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driving to do if ... Display Except Canada: Possible cause Reduced braking effect Visit workshop! There is in... the reservoir. Risk of accident! Canada only: 306 This will not solve the problem. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is increased. Except Canada: ; 3 ...
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MTBE is not to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss Do not blend any one of carbon deposits. After an extended period of ... possible Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration Do not exceed an engine speed of both the Research (R) Octane Number and the Motor (M) Octane Number: (R+M)/2). Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of methanol to gasoline does not exceed 10%; To maintain the engine's durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must not...
MTBE is not to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking/pinging Misfire Power loss Do not blend any one of carbon deposits. After an extended period of ... possible Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration Do not exceed an engine speed of both the Research (R) Octane Number and the Motor (M) Octane Number: (R+M)/2). Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of methanol to gasoline does not exceed 10%; To maintain the engine's durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must not...
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... Deceleration With Distronic* 200 Defogging Windshield 166, 177 Defrosting 167, 178 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 141 Dialing A number (telephone) 149 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 48 With starting 44 Digital speedometer 126 Discharged battery Jump starting 346 Display Selecting 135, 136 Displays Digital speedometer 126 Distronic* 199 Messages...
... Deceleration With Distronic* 200 Defogging Windshield 166, 177 Defrosting 167, 178 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 141 Dialing A number (telephone) 149 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 48 With starting 44 Digital speedometer 126 Discharged battery Jump starting 346 Display Selecting 135, 136 Displays Digital speedometer 126 Distronic* 199 Messages...
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... Message in display 323 Opening from inside vehicle 93 Opening from outside 87, 91 Downhill driving Cruise control 195 Downshifting 152 Driving General instructions 40 Problems 48 Safety systems 73 With Distronic* 206 Driving hints SBC brake system 79 Driving safety systems ABS 73 BAS 74 ESP 75, 376 SBC brake...
... Message in display 323 Opening from inside vehicle 93 Opening from outside 87, 91 Downhill driving Cruise control 195 Downshifting 152 Driving General instructions 40 Problems 48 Safety systems 73 With Distronic* 206 Driving hints SBC brake system 79 Driving safety systems ABS 73 BAS 74 ESP 75, 376 SBC brake...
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... 35 Power train 378 Power windows 184 Blocking of rear window operation 71 Side windows 184 Synchronizing 186 Practical hints Lamp in center console 294 Problems While driving 48 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 378 Automatic transmission 155 Q Quick search Phone book* 149 R Radio Selecting stations 127...
... 35 Power train 378 Power windows 184 Blocking of rear window operation 71 Side windows 184 Synchronizing 186 Practical hints Lamp in center console 294 Problems While driving 48 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 378 Automatic transmission 155 Q Quick search Phone book* 149 R Radio Selecting stations 127...