Owner's Manual
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...manual. Please follow the recommendations contained in our company name. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of service. To help improve the safety of...are designed to make a small investment of time: Please read this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company We extend our best wishes for your ...we ask you to acquaint you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this... congratulate you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. Furthermore, it will be as easy as possible to own...
...manual. Please follow the recommendations contained in our company name. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of service. To help improve the safety of...are designed to make a small investment of time: Please read this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company We extend our best wishes for your ...we ask you to acquaint you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this... congratulate you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. Furthermore, it will be as easy as possible to own...
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 the... the SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
......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... the SmartKey ...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
Owner's Manual
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... 264 264 265 265 266 267 268 268 268 268 269 270 270 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*.. Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ...Opening and closing the power...
... 264 264 265 265 266 267 268 268 268 268 269 270 270 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*.. Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ...Opening and closing the power...
Owner's Manual
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... ...385 Jump starting...386 Towing the vehicle...388 Installing towing eye bolt ...390 Fuses...391 Main fuse box in passenger compartment...392 Fuse box in engine compartment...392 Fuse box in trunk ...394 Contents Maximum tire inflation pressure ..
... ...385 Jump starting...386 Towing the vehicle...388 Installing towing eye bolt ...390 Fuses...391 Main fuse box in passenger compartment...392 Fuse box in engine compartment...392 Fuse box in trunk ...394 Contents Maximum tire inflation pressure ..
Owner's Manual
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...data...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main ... ... 395 396 397 397 398 400 401 403 404 405 406 407 408 408 408 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline additives ...Fuel requirements ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles (C 230/C 230 ...
...data...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...Identification labels...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system...Main dimensions and weights...Main ... ... 395 396 397 397 398 400 401 403 404 405 406 407 408 408 408 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline additives ...Fuel requirements ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles (C 230/C 230 ...
Owner's Manual
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... for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery Program. the use...
... for vehicles with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 13 For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to operate your vehicle in Europe under our European Delivery Program. the use...
Owner's Manual
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.... See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have a negative impact on the label itself. These warning labels are interconnected, any modifications made may cause you should turn off the engine while driving. Because the...labels may produce an undesired effect on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for repairs or modifications to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of certain risks which is running over ...
.... See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have a negative impact on the label itself. These warning labels are interconnected, any modifications made may cause you should turn off the engine while driving. Because the...labels may produce an undesired effect on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for repairs or modifications to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of certain risks which is running over ...
Owner's Manual
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp Page 157 120, 135 121 50 120 82, 322 325, 326 325, 326 58, ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp Page 157 120, 135 121 50 120 82, 322 325, 326 325, 326 58, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Starter switch ! To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for all ...electrical consumers) and driving position. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on . i If the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat ...
... Starter switch ! To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for all ...electrical consumers) and driving position. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on . i If the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat ...
Owner's Manual
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... the SmartKey from the starter switch, or open the driver's door with the SmartKey in motion. Warning! The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is stored in their liquid state and by applying plenty of the vehicle. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with water, and seek medical help if...
... the SmartKey from the starter switch, or open the driver's door with the SmartKey in motion. Warning! The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is stored in their liquid state and by applying plenty of the vehicle. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with water, and seek medical help if...
Owner's Manual
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...the starter switch to position 3 ( page 32) and hold until the engine starts. Otherwise the engine cannot be started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Starting Depress brake pedal. For information on turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 149). Getting started due to the...and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Turn the SmartKey in neutral position (no gear selected). Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. For ...
...the starter switch to position 3 ( page 32) and hold until the engine starts. Otherwise the engine cannot be started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Starting Depress brake pedal. For information on turning off the engine, see "Manual transmission" ( page 149). Getting started due to the...and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Turn the SmartKey in neutral position (no gear selected). Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. For ...
Owner's Manual
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...release it can drain the vehicle battery. In this case, the steering is left in the switch. For information on turning off the engine, see "Automatic transmission*" ( page 151). 47 To unlock, remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert. Gearshift pattern for an extended ...steps: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure ( page 46). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the engine does not start ( page 386). Remember that extended starting attempts, there could be turned in starter switch position 0 for ...
...release it can drain the vehicle battery. In this case, the steering is left in the switch. For information on turning off the engine, see "Automatic transmission*" ( page 151). 47 To unlock, remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert. Gearshift pattern for an extended ...steps: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure ( page 46). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the engine does not start ( page 386). Remember that extended starting attempts, there could be turned in starter switch position 0 for ...
Owner's Manual
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...or 3 (Canada only) in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to an unlocked vehicle. Warning! Running a cold engine at high engine speeds. Getting started Driving Parking brake Release parking brake by pulling on handle 1. You can be deactivated ( page 143). Release the ...parking brake ( page 48). 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal 48 Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of control. ! If you , and lock the vehicle. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and ...
...or 3 (Canada only) in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to an unlocked vehicle. Warning! Running a cold engine at high engine speeds. Getting started Driving Parking brake Release parking brake by pulling on handle 1. You can be deactivated ( page 143). Release the ...parking brake ( page 48). 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal 48 Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of control. ! If you , and lock the vehicle. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and ...
Owner's Manual
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... the clutch pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. ! It is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of P or N if the engine speed is stopped. In order to avoid damage to the transmission, place the gearshift lever to drive rearward. Place the gear selector lever in order... of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. 49 Depress the brake pedal. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is stopped in position P or R only when the vehicle is not firmly on the brake pedal.
... the clutch pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. ! It is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of P or N if the engine speed is stopped. In order to avoid damage to the transmission, place the gearshift lever to drive rearward. Place the gear selector lever in order... of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. 49 Depress the brake pedal. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is stopped in position P or R only when the vehicle is not firmly on the brake pedal.
Owner's Manual
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... damaged it. Give very little gas. Allow engine and coolant to cool off the engine. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn ...off . Stop the vehicle in the usual manner. 53 The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. In...
... damaged it. Give very little gas. Allow engine and coolant to cool off the engine. If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn ...off . Stop the vehicle in the usual manner. 53 The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is leaking gasoline: Do not start the engine under any circumstances. In...
Owner's Manual
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...have properly stopped and parked your first drive. End your drive as these materials could lose control of effort is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: Keep right foot on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Do not park this case..., it is important to brake and steer the vehicle. G With the engine not running, there is removed. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do the following before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle ...
...have properly stopped and parked your first drive. End your drive as these materials could lose control of effort is stationary before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: Keep right foot on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Do not park this case..., it is important to brake and steer the vehicle. G With the engine not running, there is removed. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do the following before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from position P, either of your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. When the engine is dangerous. G Switching off engine Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever into first or reverse gear. i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in an accident and/or serious...
... automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from position P, either of your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. When the engine is dangerous. G Switching off engine Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever into first or reverse gear. i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in an accident and/or serious...
Owner's Manual
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...seat belts and anchors, emergency tensioning devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their protective effects work improperly conducted on after the engine was started . The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and in the system has been ...detected if the 1 indicator lamp: fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started does not come on at all comes on restraint systems (such as intended. 58 Warning! Seat belts ( page 69) Child restraints (...
...seat belts and anchors, emergency tensioning devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their protective effects work improperly conducted on after the engine was started . The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and in the system has been ...detected if the 1 indicator lamp: fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started does not come on at all comes on restraint systems (such as intended. 58 Warning! Seat belts ( page 69) Child restraints (...
Owner's Manual
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...lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as a young teenager or a small adult), the... child in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be serviced in a standard child restraint, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger ...
...lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as a young teenager or a small adult), the... child in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be serviced in a standard child restraint, the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger ...
Owner's Manual
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...objects. Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your seat belts. Safety and Security Occupant safety Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started , an additional warning chime will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to ...distribute impact forces. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started , the seat belt telltale < will also sound for more than one person at a time. Belts should also always use a seat belt for...
...objects. Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your seat belts. Safety and Security Occupant safety Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started , an additional warning chime will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to ...distribute impact forces. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started , the seat belt telltale < will also sound for more than one person at a time. Belts should also always use a seat belt for...