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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...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...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 34 34 37 38 40...
...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...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...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 34 34 37 38 40...
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... started Here you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are part of your vehicle documentation: this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will find.... 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 find information quickly and easily. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information...
... started Here you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are part of your vehicle documentation: this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will find.... 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 find information quickly and easily. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information...
Owner's Manual
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...may affect its safe operation, we urge you to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your authorized Mercedes-Benz to immediately contact your vehicle, particularly one of the following ...addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer...
...may affect its safe operation, we urge you to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your authorized Mercedes-Benz to immediately contact your vehicle, particularly one of the following ...addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer...
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... receives similar complaints, it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has...which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you may open an investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or ...
... receives similar complaints, it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of 1966." Reporting safety defects If you believe that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has...which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you may open an investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or ...
Owner's Manual
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Unburned gasoline may not be damaged. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the ... If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In case of the damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine ...cooling the engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 285). Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. Notify local fire...
Unburned gasoline may not be damaged. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the ... If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In case of the damage cannot be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine ...cooling the engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 285). Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be operating properly. Notify local fire...
Owner's Manual
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... in a crash. Failure to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for children in the area of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! It should never lean their heads in an automobile is occupied. Always sit upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint...old or under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with respect to follow these points. Otherwise they will not, however, turn off any problems, please see your vehicle, you choose to do its job. 58 G...
... in a crash. Failure to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for children in the area of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! It should never lean their heads in an automobile is occupied. Always sit upright, properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint...old or under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with respect to follow these points. Otherwise they will not, however, turn off any problems, please see your vehicle, you choose to do its job. 58 G...
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. See also the section on tire inflation pressure ( page 290). 280 Tire inflation pressure More information on the exterior lamp switch ( page ... more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 359). Operation At the gas station ! Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or...
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. See also the section on tire inflation pressure ( page 290). 280 Tire inflation pressure More information on the exterior lamp switch ( page ... more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 359). Operation At the gas station ! Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or...
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The SBC brake system is operational again. Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Problem - Read and observe messages in the starter switch to position 2, have the generator and battery checked. 310 Practical hints What to do if ... What to ... yellow ABS malfunction warning lamp comes on while driving. The ABS has switched off (see messages in display). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the Parktronic system*, Failure to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning...
The SBC brake system is operational again. Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Problem - Read and observe messages in the starter switch to position 2, have the generator and battery checked. 310 Practical hints What to do if ... What to ... yellow ABS malfunction warning lamp comes on while driving. The ABS has switched off (see messages in display). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the Parktronic system*, Failure to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning...
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... back on while driving. The ABS, ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Distronic* is deactivated. Do not deactivate the ESP. Turn the ESP back on the accelerator. the... as little throttle as possible. Distronic* is deactivated. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Failure to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp comes on , have ing road conditions. While driving, ease up on ( page 79). Exceptions: ( ...
... back on while driving. The ABS, ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Distronic* is deactivated. Do not deactivate the ESP. Turn the ESP back on the accelerator. the... as little throttle as possible. Distronic* is deactivated. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Failure to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp comes on , have ing road conditions. While driving, ease up on ( page 79). Exceptions: ( ...
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...G Driving with the parking brake set. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can be seriously burned. ! There is a... malfunction in the reservoir. Risk of accident! Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Suggested solution 3 ; Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on while driving and you hear a warning sound. Release ...
...G Driving with the parking brake set. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) (USA only) You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can be seriously burned. ! There is a... malfunction in the reservoir. Risk of accident! Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Suggested solution 3 ; Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on while driving and you hear a warning sound. Release ...
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Check the fuel cap. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" mal- Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by the service station to link the vehicle ... values and may switch the engine to the shop diagnostics system. It is a malfunction in succession. The limp-home mode is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Check the fuel cap. You do not need to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" mal- Suggested solution Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by the service station to link the vehicle ... values and may switch the engine to the shop diagnostics system. It is a malfunction in succession. The limp-home mode is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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... may be seriously burned. Warning! Steam from it. There is below 257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the coolant temperature is insufficient coolant in the cooling system. G catch fire. Have the cooling system checked. You could be ... 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 comes on when the engine is a leak in the reservoir. Stop as soon as possible and ...
... may be seriously burned. Warning! Steam from it. There is below 257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the coolant temperature is insufficient coolant in the cooling system. G catch fire. Have the cooling system checked. You could be ... 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 comes on when the engine is a leak in the reservoir. Stop as soon as possible and ...
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... starting the engine. 315 Practical hints What to maintain selected speed. The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving and you to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving. Carefully observe the traffic situation.
... starting the engine. 315 Practical hints What to maintain selected speed. The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving and you to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving. Carefully observe the traffic situation.
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Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, ...it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 316 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; There is indicated ...
Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, ...it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 316 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; There is indicated ...
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... airbag is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. TM Suggested solution 317 Possible cause A BabySmart child seat is installed on the front passenger seat until the system has been...If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat. Practical hints What to...
... airbag is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. TM Suggested solution 317 Possible cause A BabySmart child seat is installed on the front passenger seat until the system has been...If the light remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF The indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat. Practical hints What to...
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... wheel lift/dolly equipment. Brakes may cause the braking system to "Towing the vehicle" ( page 381). Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for... for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at the intervals specified in the Service Booklet. 328 This will not solve the problem. Brake pad thickness must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to the brake pedal.
... wheel lift/dolly equipment. Brakes may cause the braking system to "Towing the vehicle" ( page 381). Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for... for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at the intervals specified in the Service Booklet. 328 This will not solve the problem. Brake pad thickness must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to the brake pedal.
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... fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can be 91 min. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as resistance to the engine operation. ! Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up caused by gasoline. After an extended period of ... mixtures of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in the combustion area, leading 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 ...
... fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can be 91 min. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as resistance to the engine operation. ! Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up caused by gasoline. After an extended period of ... mixtures of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in the combustion area, leading 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 ...
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... Deceleration With Distronic* 217 Defogging Windshield 179, 189 Defrosting 179, 190 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 149 Dialing A number (telephone) 156 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 50 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 134 Direction of rotation 290 Discharged battery Jump starting 378 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 376 Display Selecting 142...
... Deceleration With Distronic* 217 Defogging Windshield 179, 189 Defrosting 179, 190 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 149 Dialing A number (telephone) 156 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 50 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 134 Direction of rotation 290 Discharged battery Jump starting 378 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 376 Display Selecting 142...
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... vehicle Opening from outside 94 Downhill driving Cruise control 212 Downshifting 159 Drive-Dynamic seat* 112 Driving General instructions 40 Hydroplaning 271 In winter 273 Problems 50 Safety systems 74 With Distronic* 223 Driving hints SBC brake system 81 Driving instructions 267 Driving off 270 97 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82...
... vehicle Opening from outside 94 Downhill driving Cruise control 212 Downshifting 159 Drive-Dynamic seat* 112 Driving General instructions 40 Hydroplaning 271 In winter 273 Problems 50 Safety systems 74 With Distronic* 223 Driving hints SBC brake system 81 Driving instructions 267 Driving off 270 97 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82...
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... in center console 317 Lamps in instrument cluster 310 Messages in the display 318 Spare wheel 350 TIREFIT(E 55 AMG) 350 Vehicle tool kit 352 Problems While driving 50 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 414 Automatic transmission 164 PULSE function (Massage function) 113 Q Quick search Phone book...
... in center console 317 Lamps in instrument cluster 310 Messages in the display 318 Spare wheel 350 TIREFIT(E 55 AMG) 350 Vehicle tool kit 352 Problems While driving 50 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 414 Automatic transmission 164 PULSE function (Massage function) 113 Q Quick search Phone book...