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... 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 ...safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 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......
... 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 ...safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 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......
Owner's Manual
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Contents Technical data ...Spare parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive...E 320/E 500 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same-sized ...
Contents Technical data ...Spare parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive...E 320/E 500 ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same-sized ...
Owner's Manual
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... and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us for them . We are available at your vehicle. Use of such... parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper ...
... and therefore cannot be performed. 9 Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us for them . We are available at your vehicle. Use of such... parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper ...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 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...; Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada...
... your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 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...; Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada...
Owner's Manual
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...are already familiar with problems you may encounter. Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. The following publications are part of your vehicle, this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will find information quickly and easily. 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 section. You should read this section first if this is designed...
...are already familiar with problems you may encounter. Operation Getting started " section and also describes technical innovations. The following publications are part of your vehicle, this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will find information quickly and easily. 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 section. You should read this section first if this is designed...
Owner's Manual
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...Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Department of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you believe that a safety defect exists in Washington, D.C. area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle...safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of 1966". Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Reporting safety defects If you may order a recall and remedy campaign.
...Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Department of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you believe that a safety defect exists in Washington, D.C. area) or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle...safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of 1966". Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Reporting safety defects If you may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Automatic climate control* 2 Audio system, see separate operating instructions 3 Seat heater*, front passenger side 4 Rear window sunshade* 5 Central locking switch 6 Opening/closing button for storage tray or CD changer*, see separate operating instructions 7 Rear seat head restraints switch, folding down 107 160 100 227 Page 172 Item 8 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control switch 9 Seat heater*, driver's side 10 Hazard warning flasher switch 11 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp Page 76 107 115 67 104 25
At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Automatic climate control* 2 Audio system, see separate operating instructions 3 Seat heater*, front passenger side 4 Rear window sunshade* 5 Central locking switch 6 Opening/closing button for storage tray or CD changer*, see separate operating instructions 7 Rear seat head restraints switch, folding down 107 160 100 227 Page 172 Item 8 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control switch 9 Seat heater*, driver's side 10 Hazard warning flasher switch 11 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp Page 76 107 115 67 104 25
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Selector lever for automatic transmission 4 Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation switch 5 Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch Page 231 33 43, 151 212 Item 6 Vehicle level control switch* 7 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distronic* 8 Distance warning function* on/off switch 9 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 209 Page 209 204 205 155 26
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Selector lever for automatic transmission 4 Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation switch 5 Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch Page 231 33 43, 151 212 Item 6 Vehicle level control switch* 7 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distronic* 8 Distance warning function* on/off switch 9 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 209 Page 209 204 205 155 26
Owner's Manual
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... be seated in accordance with the seat back reclined. Infants and small children must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in an appropriate infant or child restraint... and lock your seat belt ( page 40). Unsupervised use of the vehicle. Children 12 years old and under the seat belt in a moving parts while a seat is properly installed. G Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or ...
... be seated in accordance with the seat back reclined. Infants and small children must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in an appropriate infant or child restraint... and lock your seat belt ( page 40). Unsupervised use of the vehicle. Children 12 years old and under the seat belt in a moving parts while a seat is properly installed. G Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or ...
Owner's Manual
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...sharp edges. Improper work there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries when curtain airbag is equipped with an SRS by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. These instructions are deployed: in the Operator's Manual. Do not pass belts over the steering wheel hub, front passenger ...ETD) that was activated must therefore only be replaced. They could change the effectiveness of the SRS. Do not make any component or part of the SRS, the installation of the SRS. In addition, through an unintended activation of additional trim material, badges etc. Work on...
...sharp edges. Improper work there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries when curtain airbag is equipped with an SRS by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. These instructions are deployed: in the Operator's Manual. Do not pass belts over the steering wheel hub, front passenger ...ETD) that was activated must therefore only be replaced. They could change the effectiveness of the SRS. Do not make any component or part of the SRS, the installation of the SRS. In addition, through an unintended activation of additional trim material, badges etc. Work on...
Owner's Manual
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Deactivating Press button 1 again. or Insert key in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Safety and Security Panic alarm Panic alarm An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for at least one...
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Deactivating Press button 1 again. or Insert key in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Safety and Security Panic alarm Panic alarm An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for at least one...
Owner's Manual
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...1, when the brake pedal is depressed or when the parking brake is released. The SBC brake system must be deactivated prior to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. High pressure is intermittently built up in injuries (contusions and acid burns). Failure to deactivate the system prior to... the key in the starter switch is caused by the activation of the SBC pump. Extended brake pistons may result in the system as part of only minor loads to working on the SBC brake system carried out by remote control, when the driver or passenger door is opened,...
...1, when the brake pedal is depressed or when the parking brake is released. The SBC brake system must be deactivated prior to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. High pressure is intermittently built up in injuries (contusions and acid burns). Failure to deactivate the system prior to... the key in the starter switch is caused by the activation of the SBC pump. Extended brake pistons may result in the system as part of only minor loads to working on the SBC brake system carried out by remote control, when the driver or passenger door is opened,...
Owner's Manual
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... current vehicle speed is shown in . Page see below 275 270 262 AUDIO menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which part of the system you currently have turned on. Controls in detail Control system i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation...
... current vehicle speed is shown in . Page see below 275 270 262 AUDIO menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which part of the system you currently have turned on. Controls in detail Control system i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... detail Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* Panorama sliding/pop-up roof is closed with fastened seat belts, as entire body parts or portions of the opening. Make sure to remove the key from the passenger compartment. Controls in vehicles with a glass roof may protrude from the...
... detail Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* Panorama sliding/pop-up roof is closed with fastened seat belts, as entire body parts or portions of the opening. Make sure to remove the key from the passenger compartment. Controls in vehicles with a glass roof may protrude from the...
Owner's Manual
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... a maximum of 20% of the FCC Rules. G Distronic is no vehicle directly ahead of vehicles ahead. Controls in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the vehicle's braking power. 197 Warning!
... a maximum of 20% of the FCC Rules. G Distronic is no vehicle directly ahead of vehicles ahead. Controls in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the vehicle's braking power. 197 Warning!
Owner's Manual
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... warnings. 205 i Complex driving situations are issued, you to avoid a collision. When pressing the brake pedal, the warning sound stops. G 1 Distance warning function on the part of a collision exists: The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on road surface conditions and driver reaction, this will result in an emergency...
... warnings. 205 i Complex driving situations are issued, you to avoid a collision. When pressing the brake pedal, the warning sound stops. G 1 Distance warning function on the part of a collision exists: The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on road surface conditions and driver reaction, this will result in an emergency...
Owner's Manual
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... is in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in a sharp turn , Distronic could accelerate to the previously selected speed. G Distronic should not be on the part of it , but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam a disabled vehicle an oncoming vehicle The driver must always...
... is in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in a sharp turn , Distronic could accelerate to the previously selected speed. G Distronic should not be on the part of it , but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam a disabled vehicle an oncoming vehicle The driver must always...
Owner's Manual
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...may cause undesired operation. Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control Turn key in Canada) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the starter switch to operate the equipment. Hold the end of the hand-held...the hand-held transmitter of the device you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-387-0100. 244 G i For ... position 1 or 2. Controls in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
...may cause undesired operation. Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control Turn key in Canada) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the starter switch to operate the equipment. Hold the end of the hand-held...the hand-held transmitter of the device you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-387-0100. 244 G i For ... position 1 or 2. Controls in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Owner's Manual
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... at shoulder height by passing air flow. ! The hood will extend out of radiator grille. Opening G To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from fan blades. 1 Hood release 2 Handle for approximately 30 seconds...
... at shoulder height by passing air flow. ! The hood will extend out of radiator grille. Opening G To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from fan blades. 1 Hood release 2 Handle for approximately 30 seconds...
Owner's Manual
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... one half turn to cool down before removing cap. G In order to release any signs of the reservoir for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is above 194°F (90°... burn if it . Operation Engine compartment The coolant level is correct if the level: for warm coolant: is under pressure. More information on hot engine parts. Using a rag, slowly open the cap approximately 1⁄2 turn to the left and remove it comes into contact with hot engine...
... one half turn to cool down before removing cap. G In order to release any signs of the reservoir for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is above 194°F (90°... burn if it . Operation Engine compartment The coolant level is correct if the level: for warm coolant: is under pressure. More information on hot engine parts. Using a rag, slowly open the cap approximately 1⁄2 turn to the left and remove it comes into contact with hot engine...