Owner's Manual
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......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...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking ... 33 34...
......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...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking ... 33 34...
Owner's Manual
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... of rear door window operation...89 Panic alarm ...91 Activating ...91 Deactivating ...91 Driving safety systems...92 ABS ...92 BAS ...94 ESP® ...94 Electrohydraulic brake system ...97 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®...100 Anti-theft systems...101 Immobilizer...101 Anti-theft alarm system ...101 Tow...
... of rear door window operation...89 Panic alarm ...91 Activating ...91 Deactivating ...91 Driving safety systems...92 ABS ...92 BAS ...94 ESP® ...94 Electrohydraulic brake system ...97 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®...100 Anti-theft systems...101 Immobilizer...101 Anti-theft alarm system ...101 Tow...
Owner's Manual
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... 283 283 284 285 286 293 Operation ...The first 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...
... 283 283 284 285 286 293 Operation ...The first 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 475 478 479 480 481 Main dimensions and weights ...Main dimensions...Weights...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasoline engine) ...Gasoline additives (Gasoline engine) ...Fuel requirements...Coolants ...Windshield and headlamp washer system ... 482 482 483 484 484 487 487...
... 475 478 479 480 481 Main dimensions and weights ...Main dimensions...Weights...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasoline engine) ...Gasoline additives (Gasoline engine) ...Fuel requirements...Coolants ...Windshield and headlamp washer system ... 482 482 483 484 484 487 487...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Hood lock release 3 Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 4 Parking brake release 5 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 6 Door control panel 7 Exterior lamp switch Page 53, 61 319 43 283 53 55 56 55 ...
... 2 Hood lock release 3 Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 4 Parking brake release 5 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 6 Door control panel 7 Exterior lamp switch Page 53, 61 319 43 283 53 55 56 55 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Right turn signal indicator lamp 2 v ABS/ESP® warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 9 Main odometer with: Gear selector lever position Page... 380 381 51 50 189 168 376 376 380 151 379 Program mode a Clock with : 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp - Brake warning lamp, USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only 151 150 168 25
... Right turn signal indicator lamp 2 v ABS/ESP® warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 9 Main odometer with: Gear selector lever position Page... 380 381 51 50 189 168 376 376 380 151 379 Program mode a Clock with : 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp - Brake warning lamp, USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only 151 150 168 25
Owner's Manual
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...-theft alarm system is activated ( page 97). Warning! Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 35 i The electrohydraulic brake system is disarmed. For more information, see "SmartKey with you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey...). i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. Getting started Unlocking i The electrohydraulic brake system is activated ( page 97).
...-theft alarm system is activated ( page 97). Warning! Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 35 i The electrohydraulic brake system is disarmed. For more information, see "SmartKey with you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey...). i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. Getting started Unlocking i The electrohydraulic brake system is activated ( page 97).
Owner's Manual
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... switch, the starter battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. Getting started Unlocking i When you firmly depress the brake pedal during pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions.
... switch, the starter battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is running. Getting started Unlocking i When you firmly depress the brake pedal during pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions.
Owner's Manual
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All lamps in the vehicle. Do not depress the brake pedal. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to P. twice, the power supply is switched on. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as ...
All lamps in the vehicle. Do not depress the brake pedal. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to P. twice, the power supply is switched on. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as ...
Owner's Manual
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... position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with the settings for the seat position together with ability to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. Otherwise you to properly operate controls. i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior...
... position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with the settings for the seat position together with ability to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. Otherwise you to properly operate controls. i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior...
Owner's Manual
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... your seat belt before driving off. G Do not lay any objects in the vehicle" ( page 78). Warning! During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could then no longer brake or accelerate. If you are ever in an accident, your seat belt buckled, you are properly restrained, even those sitting in an...
... your seat belt before driving off. G Do not lay any objects in the vehicle" ( page 78). Warning! During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could then no longer brake or accelerate. If you are ever in an accident, your seat belt buckled, you are properly restrained, even those sitting in an...
Owner's Manual
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Starting with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 62). KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on and you and lock the vehicle. Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the vehicle. 51 As soon as they could otherwise accidentally start ...
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 62). KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on and you and lock the vehicle. Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the vehicle. 51 As soon as they could otherwise accidentally start ...
Owner's Manual
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Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure ( page 50). If you are starting attempts, there could be open to preglow and will start automatically. Do not depress ... the engine with the SmartKey as described, carry out the following steps: If you can drain the battery. Repeat the starting procedure. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 52 If the engine does not start ( page 454). Diesel engine: Make sure the gear selector lever is released. The engine starts if...
Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure ( page 50). If you are starting attempts, there could be open to preglow and will start automatically. Do not depress ... the engine with the SmartKey as described, carry out the following steps: If you can drain the battery. Repeat the starting procedure. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 52 If the engine does not start ( page 454). Diesel engine: Make sure the gear selector lever is released. The engine starts if...
Owner's Manual
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...pedal. i You can open a locked door from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Getting started Driving Parking brake Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 2. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in motion, the automatic central locking system engages.... G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with access to do so. 53 Release the brake pedal. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in the vehicle, or with KEYLESS-GO* from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe...
...pedal. i You can open a locked door from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Getting started Driving Parking brake Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 2. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in motion, the automatic central locking system engages.... G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with access to do so. 53 Release the brake pedal. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in the vehicle, or with KEYLESS-GO* from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe...
Owner's Manual
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... headlamps The exterior lamp switch is higher than idle speed. Release the parking brake. Warning! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in order to... driving off, you hear a warning signal and the message Release parking brake appears in reverse. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) to obtain braking action. Getting started Driving ! G It is dangerous to the left...
... headlamps The exterior lamp switch is higher than idle speed. Release the parking brake. Warning! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in order to... driving off, you hear a warning signal and the message Release parking brake appears in reverse. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) to obtain braking action. Getting started Driving ! G It is dangerous to the left...
Owner's Manual
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...could otherwise be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your vehicle. Warning! When parked on brake pedal. Warning! G Vehicles with the hot exhaust system, as a curb, while lowering. G G With the engine not running, there ...suspension tuning ( page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly when you have properly stopped and parked your first drive. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Otherwise, personal injury could be damaged. You have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly...
...could otherwise be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your vehicle. Warning! When parked on brake pedal. Warning! G Vehicles with the hot exhaust system, as a curb, while lowering. G G With the engine not running, there ...suspension tuning ( page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly when you have properly stopped and parked your first drive. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Otherwise, personal injury could be damaged. You have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly...
Owner's Manual
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...leave children unattended in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. Always set the parking brake in an accident and/or serious injury. G Warning! Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake Warning! G 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the .... 61 Children could result in addition to shifting to an unlocked vehicle. When parked on parking brake pedal 1. Getting out of which could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of your vehicle from the starter switch...
...leave children unattended in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. Always set the parking brake in an accident and/or serious injury. G Warning! Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake Warning! G 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle Step firmly on an incline, turn front wheels towards the .... 61 Children could result in addition to shifting to an unlocked vehicle. When parked on parking brake pedal 1. Getting out of which could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of your vehicle from the starter switch...
Owner's Manual
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...engine while the gear selector lever is now in the starter switch ( page 36) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is set the parking brake in P. If you hear a warning signal, you have either forgotten to switch off the vehicle's exterior lamps before opening the driver's door, or tried...the engine. i Always set to turn the front wheels towards the road curb. 62 For more information, see the "Controls in P. Apply the parking brake ( page 61). Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button to position P. With the driver's door opened, the starter switch is activated.
...engine while the gear selector lever is now in the starter switch ( page 36) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is set the parking brake in P. If you hear a warning signal, you have either forgotten to switch off the vehicle's exterior lamps before opening the driver's door, or tried...the engine. i Always set to turn the front wheels towards the road curb. 62 For more information, see the "Controls in P. Apply the parking brake ( page 61). Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button to position P. With the driver's door opened, the starter switch is activated.
Owner's Manual
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... and 4MATIC cannot reduce this section you switch on the ignition. Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this risk. G Do not pump the brake pedal. This allows you to maintain the ability to the prevailing road and weather conditions. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) ...
... and 4MATIC cannot reduce this section you switch on the ignition. Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this risk. G Do not pump the brake pedal. This allows you to maintain the ability to the prevailing road and weather conditions. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) ...
Owner's Manual
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...warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS and the ESP® are also switched off. Warning! Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the ...vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver...
...warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS and the ESP® are also switched off. Warning! Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the ...vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver...