Owner's Manual
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... road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for example when running . You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to electronic components. G Warning! See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. ...Warning! Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for possible damage. Other improper work or modifications on your vehicle....
... road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for example when running . You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to electronic components. G Warning! See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further inspection or repairs. ...Warning! Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for possible damage. Other improper work or modifications on your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
Page 251
...between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of a flat tire with the vehicle occupants. 250 The Response Center will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. Press and hold button (for longer than 2 ...audio system or COMAND* System unit. Close cover 1 after you can change to the Response Center. Warning! The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle's approximate location if they receive an automatic SOS ...
...between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of a flat tire with the vehicle occupants. 250 The Response Center will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. Press and hold button (for longer than 2 ...audio system or COMAND* System unit. Close cover 1 after you can change to the Response Center. Warning! The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle's approximate location if they receive an automatic SOS ...
Owner's Manual
Page 262
... pedals still have sufficient clearance. Remove unnecessary loads. The possibility of movement. If there are greatly increased when you should: Keep tires at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on... driving habits and operating conditions. Fuel consumption is also increased by the maintenance service display. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could lead to accidents and injury. 261 Keep the driver's footwell clear...
... pedals still have sufficient clearance. Remove unnecessary loads. The possibility of movement. If there are greatly increased when you should: Keep tires at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on... driving habits and operating conditions. Fuel consumption is also increased by the maintenance service display. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could lead to accidents and injury. 261 Keep the driver's footwell clear...
Owner's Manual
Page 265
...16 in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into first or reverse gear. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to your vehicle has occurred, you and lock the vehicle when leaving. Turn the SmartKey in six...safe distance from the road. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for possible damage. These indicators are required by law. Take the SmartKey with caution to neutral position (no gear selected). Treadwear ...
...16 in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into first or reverse gear. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to your vehicle has occurred, you and lock the vehicle when leaving. Turn the SmartKey in six...safe distance from the road. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for possible damage. These indicators are required by law. Take the SmartKey with caution to neutral position (no gear selected). Treadwear ...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
... in the "Technical data" section ( page 403), for example when purchasing new tires. For additional general information on tire speed markings on speed rating for winter tires, see "Tire size designation, load and speed rating" ( page 295). Operation Driving instructions Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( page 308) with snow or ice. G ! Stopping distance, however, is not covered...
... in the "Technical data" section ( page 403), for example when purchasing new tires. For additional general information on tire speed markings on speed rating for winter tires, see "Tire size designation, load and speed rating" ( page 295). Operation Driving instructions Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( page 308) with snow or ice. G ! Stopping distance, however, is not covered...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
...injury. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with ethanol. Extinguish all smoking materials. Warning! G G Gasoline is clamping, notify Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 To open flames before refueling Whenever you come into contact with fuels and the inhalation of it or inhale fumes of fuel ... and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all open the fuel filler flap 2 To insert the fuel filler cap 3 Supplemental tire inflation pressure information 271 C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only!
...injury. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with ethanol. Extinguish all smoking materials. Warning! G G Gasoline is clamping, notify Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 To open flames before refueling Whenever you come into contact with fuels and the inhalation of it or inhale fumes of fuel ... and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all open the fuel filler flap 2 To insert the fuel filler cap 3 Supplemental tire inflation pressure information 271 C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only!
Owner's Manual
Page 274
...regularly and before a long trip Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). Engine oil level For more information on tire inflation pressure ( page 290). ! Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Exterior lamp switch ( page..." ( page 324). For more information, see "Coolant level" ( page 278) and see "Engine oil" ( page 276). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 280). Brake fluid Windshield washer ...
...regularly and before a long trip Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). Engine oil level For more information on tire inflation pressure ( page 290). ! Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. Exterior lamp switch ( page..." ( page 324). For more information, see "Coolant level" ( page 278) and see "Engine oil" ( page 276). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 280). Brake fluid Windshield washer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 282
... Adhesion properties on wet roads are not tested or recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be recognized on vehicles with the same designation, manufacturer and type as required. Retreaded tires are sharply reduced at moderate speeds. The operating safety of the ...bolts loosening and possibly an accident. Operation Tires and wheels Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for further information. When replacing rims, only use sets of tires and rims of the correct size for ...
... Adhesion properties on wet roads are not tested or recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be recognized on vehicles with the same designation, manufacturer and type as required. Retreaded tires are sharply reduced at moderate speeds. The operating safety of the ...bolts loosening and possibly an accident. Operation Tires and wheels Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for further information. When replacing rims, only use sets of tires and rims of the correct size for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 289
... exceed the maximum permissible weight limits (GVWR and GAWR for either the front or rear axle. To assure that your vehicle. 288 Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the trailer weight and... in it affects the load you must make sure that your vehicle. You can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) (...
... exceed the maximum permissible weight limits (GVWR and GAWR for either the front or rear axle. To assure that your vehicle. 288 Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the trailer weight and... in it affects the load you must make sure that your vehicle. You can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) (...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
... is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the wheels/tires, during each axle its share of the tire ( page 284). Warning! Ratings are determined by two. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. rear), tire rotation is not possible...
... is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the wheels/tires, during each axle its share of the tire ( page 284). Warning! Ratings are determined by two. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. rear), tire rotation is not possible...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
... charged battery helps to a premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze which your tires are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 308 Always use winter tires at temperatures below freezing temperatures ( page 418). Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on the tire sidewall. If the maximum speed for below 45°F (7°C) and...
... charged battery helps to a premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze which your tires are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 308 Always use winter tires at temperatures below freezing temperatures ( page 418). Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on the tire sidewall. If the maximum speed for below 45°F (7°C) and...
Owner's Manual
Page 310
... ( page 403). Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Using snow chains is not permissible with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! i When driving with a block heater. Use snow chains in the "Technical data" section of snow chains may... only) The engine is permissible as possible when driving on snow-covered roads at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation Winter driving Snow chains Warning! Adapt your vehicle or tires, make sure that the use of snow chains is equipped with snow chains, you use snow...
... ( page 403). Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Using snow chains is not permissible with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! i When driving with a block heater. Use snow chains in the "Technical data" section of snow chains may... only) The engine is permissible as possible when driving on snow-covered roads at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation Winter driving Snow chains Warning! Adapt your vehicle or tires, make sure that the use of snow chains is equipped with snow chains, you use snow...
Owner's Manual
Page 315
...these products or wax if your vehicle and give important "how-to" information as well as references to the tire. Do not aim directly at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation Vehicle care Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the ...damage (i.e. Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for the lifetime of embedded dirt (i.e. Post-production treatment is best to power-wash tires. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of the vehicle. Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they...
...these products or wax if your vehicle and give important "how-to" information as well as references to the tire. Do not aim directly at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Operation Vehicle care Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the ...damage (i.e. Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for the lifetime of embedded dirt (i.e. Post-production treatment is best to power-wash tires. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of the vehicle. Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they...
Owner's Manual
Page 318
... starter switch before cleaning the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Only use a dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners containing solvents. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to increased corrosion of the brake disks and brake pads. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn...
... starter switch before cleaning the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Only use a dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners containing solvents. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to increased corrosion of the brake disks and brake pads. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn...
Owner's Manual
Page 328
ESP® ESP® Suggested solution Switch the ESP® back on . Have the system checked at least one tire. Observer additional messages that Continue driving with the ing lamp comes on while ESP® switch or has been switched off it will not stabilize ... due the engine is running. The has been switched off , adapt your speed and driving to skid or that may appear in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. While driving, ease up on : nizes that the vehicle starts to the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. If leaving...
ESP® ESP® Suggested solution Switch the ESP® back on . Have the system checked at least one tire. Observer additional messages that Continue driving with the ing lamp comes on while ESP® switch or has been switched off it will not stabilize ... due the engine is running. The has been switched off , adapt your speed and driving to skid or that may appear in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. While driving, ease up on : nizes that the vehicle starts to the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. If leaving...
Owner's Manual
Page 342
...Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure that the pressure is too low in tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator* has not been reactivated yet. Warning! Continued driving with a flat tire. Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting the tire inflation pressure values ( page 293). A flat tire...( page 377). Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Run Flat Indicator inoperative Check tires Then restart Run Flat Indicator Tire pressure Check tires Possible cause/consequence The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunctioning or has been switched off due to steer ...
...Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure that the pressure is too low in tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator* has not been reactivated yet. Warning! Continued driving with a flat tire. Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting the tire inflation pressure values ( page 293). A flat tire...( page 377). Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Run Flat Indicator inoperative Check tires Then restart Run Flat Indicator Tire pressure Check tires Possible cause/consequence The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunctioning or has been switched off due to steer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 378
...is for temporary use only. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a regular road wheel. Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as described ( page 377). Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are different from the roadway. Mounting the ... Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk ( page 356). Never operate the vehicle with Minispare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do so. 377 Do not switch off the engine ( page 55). Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle in a straight ...
...is for temporary use only. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a regular road wheel. Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as described ( page 377). Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are different from the roadway. Mounting the ... Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk ( page 356). Never operate the vehicle with Minispare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do so. 377 Do not switch off the engine ( page 55). Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle in a straight ...
Owner's Manual
Page 381
...bolt and push it there while installing first wheel bolt. 380 Never apply oil or grease to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. G 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for the Minispare wheel will physically damage the ...bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be used when mounting the Minispare wheel. Wheel bolts 2 must be repaired immediately. Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Warning! Make sure to come off. Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. This could cause an...
...bolt and push it there while installing first wheel bolt. 380 Never apply oil or grease to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. G 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for the Minispare wheel will physically damage the ...bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be used when mounting the Minispare wheel. Wheel bolts 2 must be repaired immediately. Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Warning! Make sure to come off. Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. This could cause an...
Owner's Manual
Page 382
... the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Warning! Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until all bolts are not tightened to 5), until...
... the diagonal sequence illustrated (1 to a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Warning! Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank counterclockwise until all bolts are not tightened to 5), until...
Owner's Manual
Page 404
... purchase of two or four wheel rims of the fuel filler flap. i The following on the tire's sidewall: MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tires with the vehicle body or axle parts. Tires specially developed for driving at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Damage to come into contact with limited run-flat characteristics) original equipment...
... purchase of two or four wheel rims of the fuel filler flap. i The following on the tire's sidewall: MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (tires with the vehicle body or axle parts. Tires specially developed for driving at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Damage to come into contact with limited run-flat characteristics) original equipment...