Owner's Manual
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... 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitter...Catalytic converter (Gasoline engine) ...Oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) Emission...
... 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitter...Catalytic converter (Gasoline engine) ...Oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) Emission...
Owner's Manual
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...higher revolution. Warning! Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to the left of P or N if the engine speed is dangerous to operating temperature. Switching on headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the brake pedal, the vehicle could ...accelerate quickly forward or in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to position B. G It is higher than idle speed. For more quickly to shift the gear selector lever out of the steering wheel. The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in drive wheel...
...higher revolution. Warning! Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to the left of P or N if the engine speed is dangerous to operating temperature. Switching on headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the brake pedal, the vehicle could ...accelerate quickly forward or in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to position B. G It is higher than idle speed. For more quickly to shift the gear selector lever out of the steering wheel. The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in drive wheel...
Owner's Manual
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.... Combination switch 1 Single wipe Wiping with windshield washer fluid ( page 57). Intermittent wiping interval is necessary to position I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed 56 Turn the combination switch to operate the windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is dry. If it is dependent on the...
.... Combination switch 1 Single wipe Wiping with windshield washer fluid ( page 57). Intermittent wiping interval is necessary to position I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed 56 Turn the combination switch to operate the windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is dry. If it is dependent on the...
Owner's Manual
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...cable may have the windshield wipers checked at all in combination switch position I, set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only). Unburned gasoline may be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by... with the driver's door open the driver's door (with SmartKey removed from starter switch) before attempting to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For safety reasons, stop button and open , starter switch is in a safe location and remove SmartKey from starter switch ...
...cable may have the windshield wipers checked at all in combination switch position I, set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only). Unburned gasoline may be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by... with the driver's door open the driver's door (with SmartKey removed from starter switch) before attempting to function at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For safety reasons, stop button and open , starter switch is in a safe location and remove SmartKey from starter switch ...
Owner's Manual
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For maximum protection in a nearly upright position with your back against the backrest. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on the steering wheel must be at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of ... is important that it is properly positioned on the outside of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates. Keep hands on your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For maximum protection in a nearly upright position with your back against the backrest. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on the steering wheel must be at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of ... is important that it is properly positioned on the outside of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates. Keep hands on your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle model. Work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. When you to give notice to the applicable section in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset ...or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must therefore only be hot after an air bag has inflated. Given the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the textile structure of the air bags, there is equipped with or prevent the deployment of the front...
...vehicle model. Work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. When you to give notice to the applicable section in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset ...or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must therefore only be hot after an air bag has inflated. Given the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the textile structure of the air bags, there is equipped with or prevent the deployment of the front...
Owner's Manual
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...km/h) if either the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not the case, we strongly recommend that all doors closed, and the vehicle speed does not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < remains illuminated for infants and children, see "Children in the vehicle and..., see "Practical hints" ( page 380). All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly. and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with the front passenger seat occupied) are fastened,...
...km/h) if either the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not the case, we strongly recommend that all doors closed, and the vehicle speed does not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < remains illuminated for infants and children, see "Children in the vehicle and..., see "Practical hints" ( page 380). All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly. and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with the front passenger seat occupied) are fastened,...
Owner's Manual
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...surface conditions. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will find information on the following factors increase the risk of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. G The following driving safety systems: ABS (...winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP®, electrohydraulic brake system and 4MATIC is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this ...
...surface conditions. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will find information on the following factors increase the risk of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. G The following driving safety systems: ABS (...winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP®, electrohydraulic brake system and 4MATIC is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this ...
Owner's Manual
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... may lock during braking, the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the brake pedal. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which can be exploited in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those...
... may lock during braking, the ABS/ESP® warning lamp v in the brake pedal. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which can be exploited in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those...
Owner's Manual
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... dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of physics from locking. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in emergency situations.
... dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of physics from locking. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in emergency situations.
Owner's Manual
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...ease up on vehicles with 4MATIC, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 375). Warning! The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed in the instrument cluster. The capabilities of an ESP® equipped vehicle must be exploited in position 0 or 1) when: the parking brake is... being towed with the ESP®" ( page 100). The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed. For information on the accelerator. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded. Adapt your...
...ease up on vehicles with 4MATIC, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 375). Warning! The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed in the instrument cluster. The capabilities of an ESP® equipped vehicle must be exploited in position 0 or 1) when: the parking brake is... being towed with the ESP®" ( page 100). The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed. For information on the accelerator. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded. Adapt your...
Owner's Manual
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Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the "Practical hints" section ( page 376). G ! Avoid spinning of the ESP®. ! Warning! This may cause ...; Press ESP® switch 1. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching on . Refer to the non-operating status of a drive wheel for example by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You are now again in the speedometer display, for an extended period with electronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking...
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the "Practical hints" section ( page 376). G ! Avoid spinning of the ESP®. ! Warning! This may cause ...; Press ESP® switch 1. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching on . Refer to the non-operating status of a drive wheel for example by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You are now again in the speedometer display, for an extended period with electronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking...
Owner's Manual
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... switch to position 1 in the instrument cluster ( page 386), the brake system is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to the front wheels. A tow bar must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to operate. For more...
... switch to position 1 in the instrument cluster ( page 386), the brake system is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to the front wheels. A tow bar must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to operate. For more...
Owner's Manual
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... brake system Following extended periods of only minor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. In addition, the system is automatically activated when the vehicle is unlocked by qualified technicians only. On long and steep grades, shift... to position 0, same as part of the brake pads. Warning! This improves the grip of its automatic self-test. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. G Be very careful not to endanger other work on the system. This produces heat which may also cause...
... brake system Following extended periods of only minor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. In addition, the system is automatically activated when the vehicle is unlocked by qualified technicians only. On long and steep grades, shift... to position 0, same as part of the brake pads. Warning! This improves the grip of its automatic self-test. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. G Be very careful not to endanger other work on the system. This produces heat which may also cause...
Owner's Manual
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...to all -wheel-drive only. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. ! brake pads) should be conducted on a brake test dynamometer. Brake pads not approved by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 100 Otherwise the transfer case can only be shut off , ...your vehicle. If you see the ESP® warning lamp v flashing in mountains under snowy conditions, by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Because of your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to use available traction...
...to all -wheel-drive only. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. ! brake pads) should be conducted on a brake test dynamometer. Brake pads not approved by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 100 Otherwise the transfer case can only be shut off , ...your vehicle. If you see the ESP® warning lamp v flashing in mountains under snowy conditions, by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Because of your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to use available traction...
Owner's Manual
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...central locking switch. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed is on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Unsupervised use of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The fuel filler flap cannot be ...inside You can open a locked door from the inside using the control system ( page 174). Open door only when conditions are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on a test stand G When leaving the ...
...central locking switch. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed is on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Unsupervised use of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The fuel filler flap cannot be ...inside You can open a locked door from the inside using the control system ( page 174). Open door only when conditions are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on a test stand G When leaving the ...
Owner's Manual
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...i If you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your steering angle and driving speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to switch on the headlamps and use the turn left of the road ahead, increasing...you drive in the multifunction display. The message Switch off with active Bi-Xenon* headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Lighting Lighting For information on how to better follow the curvature of the steering wheel. i Vehicles equipped ...
...i If you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your steering angle and driving speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to switch on the headlamps and use the turn left of the road ahead, increasing...you drive in the multifunction display. The message Switch off with active Bi-Xenon* headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Lighting Lighting For information on how to better follow the curvature of the steering wheel. i Vehicles equipped ...
Owner's Manual
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...serious engine damage that purpose. bank signs etc.). The outside temperature is located in wooded areas or on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is operated within the red marking. To help protect the...is free of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on bridges. This means that the road surface is not ...
...serious engine damage that purpose. bank signs etc.). The outside temperature is located in wooded areas or on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is operated within the red marking. To help protect the...is free of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on bridges. This means that the road surface is not ...
Owner's Manual
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... display. 153 Multifunction display G A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be done safely. i The displays for messages in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for the audio systems (radio, CD player...
... display. 153 Multifunction display G A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be done safely. i The displays for messages in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for the audio systems (radio, CD player...
Owner's Manual
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... until the vehicle status message memory appears in the multifunction display and are based on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the speedometer. Vehicle status message memory menu Warning! Use the vehicle status... detail Control system Distronic activated With Distronic activated, the Distronic display is shown in the multifunction display and one or two segments around the set speed are illuminated in the system.
... until the vehicle status message memory appears in the multifunction display and are based on the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the speedometer. Vehicle status message memory menu Warning! Use the vehicle status... detail Control system Distronic activated With Distronic activated, the Distronic display is shown in the multifunction display and one or two segments around the set speed are illuminated in the system.