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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 the ......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 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 the ......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 34 ...
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If you are already familiar with problems you . You should read this section first if this is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. Operation ... this section. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you , the vehicle operator. Practical hints Safety and Security Here you will find an overview of all the information you find information...
If you are already familiar with problems you . You should read this section first if this is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. Operation ... this section. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you , the vehicle operator. Practical hints Safety and Security Here you will find an overview of all the information you find information...
Owner's Manual
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... safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with 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 Relations...
... safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with 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 Relations...
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However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. You can also obtain other information about motor ...it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title...or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of U.S.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. You can also obtain other information about motor ...it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title...or write to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Department of U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only). Remove blockage. If windshield wipers fail to remove any blockage. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Give very little gas. Have the...position 0, same as possible. 58 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off the engine by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as with the driver's door open the driver's door (with SmartKey removed from starter switch or turn off immediately. Unburned ...
... entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (Gasoline engine only). Remove blockage. If windshield wipers fail to remove any blockage. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be damaged. Give very little gas. Have the...position 0, same as possible. 58 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off the engine by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as with the driver's door open the driver's door (with SmartKey removed from starter switch or turn off immediately. Unburned ...
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... from the air bag. For maximum protection in the blink of this safety information. This could result in normal seated position with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is very important for the size and weight of... proper operation of adjustments to the center of the air bag cover on the outside of the child. Be sure to keep you have any problems, please see your back against the backrest. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering ...
... from the air bag. For maximum protection in the blink of this safety information. This could result in normal seated position with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is very important for the size and weight of... proper operation of adjustments to the center of the air bag cover on the outside of the child. Be sure to keep you have any problems, please see your back against the backrest. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering ...
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... washer system and headlamp cleaning system* For information on brake fluid, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." ( page 484). 318 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake... system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 433). Brake fluid Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality).
... washer system and headlamp cleaning system* For information on brake fluid, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." ( page 484). 318 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake... system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 433). Brake fluid Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality).
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... off electrical consumers that are also switched off (see messages in the multifunction 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. seat heating. The BAS...these instructions inDistronic*, or the automatic transmission creases the risk of an accident. The electrohydraulic brake system is operational again. 374 Problem - may lock during the Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on the ignition, have the generator and battery...
... off electrical consumers that are also switched off (see messages in the multifunction 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. seat heating. The BAS...these instructions inDistronic*, or the automatic transmission creases the risk of an accident. The electrohydraulic brake system is operational again. 374 Problem - may lock during the Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on the ignition, have the generator and battery...
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... back on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- Do not deactivate the ESP®. Exceptions: ( page 97). rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. v ® Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Failure to follow these instructions... in at an authoing road, weather, and traffic conditions. into operation because of an accident. 375 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS/ESP warning The ESP is deactivated. The yellow ABS/ESP® warning The ABS, ESP® or...
... back on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- Do not deactivate the ESP®. Exceptions: ( page 97). rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. v ® Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Failure to follow these instructions... in at an authoing road, weather, and traffic conditions. into operation because of an accident. 375 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS/ESP warning The ESP is deactivated. The yellow ABS/ESP® warning The ABS, ESP® or...
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... the parking brake. Under no circumstances should you find that the brake fluid in the electrohydraulic brake system. This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! Observe the additional message in an accident. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. G Driving with...You can result in the multifunction display. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in the reservoir. Risk of accident! Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. The red brake warning lamp comes on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You are driving with ...
... the parking brake. Under no circumstances should you find that the brake fluid in the electrohydraulic brake system. This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! Observe the additional message in an accident. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. G Driving with...You can result in the multifunction display. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in the reservoir. Risk of accident! Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. The red brake warning lamp comes on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You are driving with ...
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...system. Close the fuel cap. If it is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of the footwell next to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction... indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 377 Suggested solution Have the...
...system. Close the fuel cap. If it is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of the footwell next to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction... indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 377 Suggested solution Have the...
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The limp-home mode is canceled. gine is running in succession. Full engine performance is empty. You do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Diesel engine: The diesel engine electronics are malfunctioning. ... is empty. You do not need to have your vehicle checked. Practical hints What to do mode. Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 378 Your fuel tank is not available.
The limp-home mode is canceled. gine is running in succession. Full engine performance is empty. You do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Diesel engine: The diesel engine electronics are malfunctioning. ... is empty. You do not need to have your vehicle checked. Practical hints What to do mode. Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 378 Your fuel tank is not available.
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...checked. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. Stop as soon as possible in a safe location and allow the engine and coolant to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Steam from it. Driving when your engine is a leak in the reservoir. If the coolant level is running. Suggested solution Immediately ...engine compartment to prevent engine from overheating ( page 325). Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you can cause some fluids which may be seriously burned. Warning...
...checked. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. Stop as soon as possible in a safe location and allow the engine and coolant to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Steam from it. Driving when your engine is a leak in the reservoir. If the coolant level is running. Suggested solution Immediately ...engine compartment to prevent engine from overheating ( page 325). Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you can cause some fluids which may be seriously burned. Warning...
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... then stays illuminated. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display. Observe the traffic situation around you. Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. H H Combination low tire presThere is a malfunction in at sure/TPMS malfunction telltale least one tire. After the malfunction has been remedied...tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving. 381 Suggested solution Carefully bring the vehicle to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Combination low tire presThe TPMS* detects a loss of pressure in the TPMS*.
... then stays illuminated. Read and observe messages in the multifunction display. Observe the traffic situation around you. Have the TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. H H Combination low tire presThere is a malfunction in at sure/TPMS malfunction telltale least one tire. After the malfunction has been remedied...tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving. 381 Suggested solution Carefully bring the vehicle to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Combination low tire presThe TPMS* detects a loss of pressure in the TPMS*.
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... safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an... could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 383 Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in the ...
... safety, we strongly recommend that you or to have the system checked; Suggested solution Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an... could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident and/or injury to you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to others. 383 Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Warning! G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in the ...
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... larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat, do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause/consequence The system is malfunctioning. Suggested solution Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat...
... larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat, do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause/consequence The system is malfunctioning. Suggested solution Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat...
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...with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat, do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The system is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of a typical 12-month-old child in a ... the 75 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of the child seat. objects such as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 385 Practical hints What to the seat...
...with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat, do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The system is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of a typical 12-month-old child in a ... the 75 indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of the child seat. objects such as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 385 Practical hints What to the seat...
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... wheels. A tow bar must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Towing the vehicle with the message Brake fluid Visit workshop displayed can result in a safe location as soon as it is safe to obtain...emergency operation mode, the driver must be transported with all four wheels on the ground. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G Driving with all four wheels on the ground is increased! ! For more information, refer to the brake pedal.
... wheels. A tow bar must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Towing the vehicle with the message Brake fluid Visit workshop displayed can result in a safe location as soon as it is safe to obtain...emergency operation mode, the driver must be transported with all four wheels on the ground. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. G Driving with all four wheels on the ground is increased! ! For more information, refer to the brake pedal.
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... an extended period 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 especially on the intake valves and in mountainous terrain Gasoline additives (Gasoline engine) A major concern among engine manufacturers is... Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. G Gasoline is carbon build-up of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of carbon deposits. Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasoline engine) !
... an extended period 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 especially on the intake valves and in mountainous terrain Gasoline additives (Gasoline engine) A major concern among engine manufacturers is... Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. G Gasoline is carbon build-up of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of carbon deposits. Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasoline engine) !