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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 or... 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 or... 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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... find detailed information about the equipment installed in this section. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. You should read this section first if this is designed to you may encounter. At...
... find detailed information about the equipment installed in this section. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. You should read this section first if this is designed to you may encounter. At...
Owner's Manual
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... the following addresses: 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to immediately contact your vehicle If you should experience...
... the following addresses: 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to immediately contact your vehicle If you should experience...
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...if it finds that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it may either call the Auto Safety... Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, D.C. To contact NHTSA, ...
...if it finds that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it may either call the Auto Safety... Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington, D.C. To contact NHTSA, ...
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... with windshield washer fluid Push switch in switch position I, Set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Have ...the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 48 The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with washer fluid. ...
... with windshield washer fluid Push switch in switch position I, Set the combination switch to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Have ...the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 48 The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with washer fluid. ...
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... in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which may wish to keep you have any problems, please see your head or chest close to the center of steering wheel rim. If you at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. Safety... seriously injured by an airbag as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of an eye: Sit properly belted in an upright position with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
... in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which may wish to keep you have any problems, please see your head or chest close to the center of steering wheel rim. If you at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. Safety... seriously injured by an airbag as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of an eye: Sit properly belted in an upright position with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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...). When driving off . Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. turning the SmartKey in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Turn the ESP back on , have it checked and replaced if necessary. Practical hints What to do ...in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to follow these instructions increases the risk of accidents. Suggested solution Problem v The ESP is switched off , apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up while driving. Failure to light up...
...). When driving off . Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. turning the SmartKey in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Turn the ESP back on , have it checked and replaced if necessary. Practical hints What to do ...in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to follow these instructions increases the risk of accidents. Suggested solution Problem v The ESP is switched off , apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up while driving. Failure to light up...
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...BAS and the ESP are gaining too rapidly on while driving and you hear a warning sound. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to maintain selected speed. You are also ing. Practical hints What to increase the following distance. switched... has detected a malfunction and has cator lamp comes on your probable line of accidents. - Apply the brakes immediately to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on while driv- The red DTR indicator lamp...
...BAS and the ESP are gaining too rapidly on while driving and you hear a warning sound. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to maintain selected speed. You are also ing. Practical hints What to increase the following distance. switched... has detected a malfunction and has cator lamp comes on your probable line of accidents. - Apply the brakes immediately to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indi- The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on while driv- The red DTR indicator lamp...
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... in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp lights There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. tems. The... tensioning devices (ETDs) could also result in an accident. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in the restraint sysup while driving....
... in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp lights There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. tems. The... tensioning devices (ETDs) could also result in an accident. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in the restraint sysup while driving....
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...lights up while driving and you find that the brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on . Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Suggested solution 3 ; Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake ...brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. 291 Read and observe the message in the SBC brake system. This will not solve the problem. or There is insufficient brake fluid in an accident. G Driving with the parking brake set. There is a malfunction in the display. ...
...lights up while driving and you find that the brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on . Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Suggested solution 3 ; Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake ...brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. 291 Read and observe the message in the SBC brake system. This will not solve the problem. or There is insufficient brake fluid in an accident. G Driving with the parking brake set. There is a malfunction in the display. ...
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... be broken. Stay away from the engine if you hear a warning sound. Warning! Suggested solution Immediately add coolant to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the cooling system checked. The coolant temperature has exceeded 257°F (125°C). Stop as soon as possible and allow the...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 a leak in the reservoir. lights up frequently, there is insufficient coolant in the ...
... be broken. Stay away from the engine if you hear a warning sound. Warning! Suggested solution Immediately add coolant to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the cooling system checked. The coolant temperature has exceeded 257°F (125°C). Stop as soon as possible and allow the...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 a leak in the reservoir. lights up frequently, there is insufficient coolant in the ...
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... parking brake. Gas cap not closed tight. Your gas tank is canceled. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by the service station to...
... parking brake. Gas cap not closed tight. Your gas tank is canceled. You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by the service station to...
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If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. TM Suggested solution 294 Make sure that there is installed on the front passenger seat. Possible cause A BabySmart child seat is nothing between seat...there is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. 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. Practical hints What to transport ...
If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. TM Suggested solution 294 Make sure that there is installed on the front passenger seat. Possible cause A BabySmart child seat is nothing between seat...there is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. 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. Practical hints What to transport ...
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Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Suggested solution Continue driving with reduced braking responsiveness. ; 3 Canada only: The SBC brake system is operating ... Display Except Canada: Possible cause Reduced braking effect Visit workshop! Brake fluid Visit workshop! Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is in the reservoir. Practical hints What to be consistent with added caution. Except Canada: ; ...
Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Suggested solution Continue driving with reduced braking responsiveness. ; 3 Canada only: The SBC brake system is operating ... Display Except Canada: Possible cause Reduced braking effect Visit workshop! Brake fluid Visit workshop! Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is in the reservoir. Practical hints What to be consistent with added caution. Except Canada: ; ...
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... and may be used provided the ratio of these oxygenates to the engine operation. ! MTBE is also known as resistance to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up with premium unleaded as soon as possible Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration Do not exceed an engine speed... of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is carbon build-up of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of carbon deposits. This is not to gasoline must be 91 min. The ratio of both the Research (R) Octane...
... and may be used provided the ratio of these oxygenates to the engine operation. ! MTBE is also known as resistance to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up with premium unleaded as soon as possible Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration Do not exceed an engine speed... of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is carbon build-up of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of carbon deposits. This is not to gasoline must be 91 min. The ratio of both the Research (R) Octane...