Owner's Manual
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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 ...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine... 31 32 32 33 35 35 39 41 43...
... 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 ...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine... 31 32 32 33 35 35 39 41 43...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. 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 operated from the driver's seat. Controls in this section will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle.... for dealing with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. Here you will find all the controls that can find ...
...vehicle. 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 operated from the driver's seat. Controls in this section will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle.... for dealing with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section. Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. Here you will find all the controls that can find ...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to your vehicle, particularly one of the following...
... your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to your vehicle, particularly one of the following...
Owner's Manual
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... USA, LLC. Department of U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that 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 individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in Washington, D.C. You can also obtain other information about motor ...
... USA, LLC. Department of U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that 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 individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in Washington, D.C. You can also obtain other information about motor ...
Owner's Manual
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... the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be damaged. If no longer cooling the engine. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The... In case of the damage cannot be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 283). Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may...
... the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be damaged. If no longer cooling the engine. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The... In case of the damage cannot be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 283). Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may...
Owner's Manual
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...the air bag when it inflates in the vehicle to the seat and steering wheel. BabySmartTM is important that you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This could result in the area of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates. Occupants, especially children...at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. Keep hands on the steering wheel must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your vehicle, it is a trademark of vehicle controls. Always sit nearly upright, properly use...
...the air bag when it inflates in the vehicle to the seat and steering wheel. BabySmartTM is important that you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This could result in the area of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates. Occupants, especially children...at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. Keep hands on the steering wheel must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your vehicle, it is a trademark of vehicle controls. Always sit nearly upright, properly use...
Owner's Manual
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..., see "Engine oil" ( page 279). Removing fuse box cover ( page 370). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. i Opening the hood, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 285). Do not add brake fluid... as this will not solve the problem. Brake fluid Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 344). Operation...
..., see "Engine oil" ( page 279). Removing fuse box cover ( page 370). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. i Opening the hood, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 285). Do not add brake fluid... as this will not solve the problem. Brake fluid Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 344). Operation...
Owner's Manual
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...of an accident. The charging voltage has fallen below ten volts. Switch off . The BAS and the ESP are currently not needed, e.g. Problem Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Failure to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. If necessary, have it checked and ... is above this value again, the ABS is malfunctioning, Have the system checked at an authoother systems such as the navigation rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon system* or the automatic transmission* may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction...
...of an accident. The charging voltage has fallen below ten volts. Switch off . The BAS and the ESP are currently not needed, e.g. Problem Suggested solution Continue driving with added caution. Failure to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. If necessary, have it checked and ... is above this value again, the ABS is malfunctioning, Have the system checked at an authoother systems such as the navigation rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon system* or the automatic transmission* may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction...
Owner's Manual
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...of accident! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. 303 You can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. G ! Practical hints What to...the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. The red brake warning lamp comes on . Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you find that the brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on while driving and (Canada only) you hear a warning sound. ...
...of accident! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be seriously burned. 303 You can result in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. G ! Practical hints What to...the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. The red brake warning lamp comes on . Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you find that the brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on while driving and (Canada only) you hear a warning sound. ...
Owner's Manual
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... as possible by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction There is a malfunction in: indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector...
... as possible by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction There is a malfunction in: indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector...
Owner's Manual
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indicator lamp comes on while detected in succession. If it is closed Close the fuel cap. You do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) Suggested solution ú ± The yellow engine malfunction A loss of pressure has been Check the fuel cap ( page 275). Practical hints ... empty. properly or the fuel system may not be leaky. The fuel cap may be closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refuelling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in the fuel system. Your fuel tank is canceled. If...
indicator lamp comes on while detected in succession. If it is closed Close the fuel cap. You do if ... Problem Possible cause (USA only) Suggested solution ú ± The yellow engine malfunction A loss of pressure has been Check the fuel cap ( page 275). Practical hints ... empty. properly or the fuel system may not be leaky. The fuel cap may be closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. After refuelling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in the fuel system. Your fuel tank is canceled. If...
Owner's Manual
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... up on ( page 79). Exceptions: ( page 79). Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on , have the system checked at least one tire. If the ESP cannot be switched back on... while driving. The ESP is deactivated. The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving.
... up on ( page 79). Exceptions: ( page 79). Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on , have the system checked at least one tire. If the ESP cannot be switched back on... while driving. The ESP is deactivated. The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving.
Owner's Manual
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... a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in the restraint while driving. For your seat belt. Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 275). The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The telltale reminds you... visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 307 Warning! otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in...
... a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in the restraint while driving. For your seat belt. Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 275). The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The telltale reminds you... visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 307 Warning! otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in...
Owner's Manual
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...front air bag 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. If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. ... solution 56 TM1 BabySmartTM is installed on the front passenger seat. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized...
...front air bag 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. If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp comes on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. ... solution 56 TM1 BabySmartTM is installed on the front passenger seat. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized...
Owner's Manual
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...Visit workshop. There is insufficient brake fluid in the Maintenance booklet. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. This will not solve the problem. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) 2 3 Warning! Driving with the parking brake set. Have your brake system checked immediately. The ...an accident. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have reached their wear limit. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! Brake fluid Visit workshop. Do not add brake fluid! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling ...
...Visit workshop. There is insufficient brake fluid in the Maintenance booklet. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. This will not solve the problem. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) 2 3 Warning! Driving with the parking brake set. Have your brake system checked immediately. The ...an accident. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have reached their wear limit. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G ! Brake fluid Visit workshop. Do not add brake fluid! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling ...
Owner's Manual
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...and approved by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up caused by us for use on fuel filler flap. Ethanol fuel (E85) is carbon build-up hesitation Unstable idle... is a mixture of gasolines which contain these two. Flexible Fuel Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the combustion area, leading to engine operation. Ethanol fuel can build up especially on the intake valves and in the...
...and approved by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up caused by us for use on fuel filler flap. Ethanol fuel (E85) is carbon build-up hesitation Unstable idle... is a mixture of gasolines which contain these two. Flexible Fuel Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the combustion area, leading to engine operation. Ethanol fuel can build up especially on the intake valves and in the...
Owner's Manual
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... see Standing water Defogging Windshield 178 Defrosting 178 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 143 Interior lighting 145 Dialing A number (telephone*) 152 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 47 Digital clock 121 Digital speedometer 127 Direction of rotation (tires) 287 Discharged battery Jump starting 363 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 361...
... see Standing water Defogging Windshield 178 Defrosting 178 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 143 Interior lighting 145 Dialing A number (telephone*) 152 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving With starting 47 Digital clock 121 Digital speedometer 127 Direction of rotation (tires) 287 Discharged battery Jump starting 363 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 361...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual transmission 155 Drink holder see Cup holders Drinking and driving 265 Driving Driving abroad 272 General instructions 43, 265 Hydroplaning 268 In winter 270 Problems 53 Safety systems 77 Through standing water 271 Driving abroad 272 Driving instructions 265 Driving off 267 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82 ABS 77 BAS...
... Manual transmission 155 Drink holder see Cup holders Drinking and driving 265 Driving Driving abroad 272 General instructions 43, 265 Hydroplaning 268 In winter 270 Problems 53 Safety systems 77 Through standing water 271 Driving abroad 272 Driving instructions 265 Driving off 267 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 82 ABS 77 BAS...