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 ...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 ... 35 36 36 ...
......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 ...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 ... 35 36 36 ...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. This section expands on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. Indexes The ...section first if this Operator's Manual the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will find an overview of contents and the index are already familiar with problems you find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle documentation: this is designed to help you may encounter. 14 Practical hints Safety and...
Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. This section expands on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. Indexes The ...section first if this Operator's Manual the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will find an overview of contents and the index are already familiar with problems you find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle documentation: this is designed to help you may encounter. 14 Practical hints Safety and...
Owner's Manual
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... affect its safe operation, we urge you should experience a problem with your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your vehicle If 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 the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at...
... affect its safe operation, we urge you should experience a problem with your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with your vehicle If 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 the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at...
Owner's Manual
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...www.safercar.gov. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has... should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title...
...www.safercar.gov. 18 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has... should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title...
Owner's Manual
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...damaged (gasoline engine only). If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible in the usual manner. 60 Give very little gas. Getting started Driving... Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 330). ...
...damaged (gasoline engine only). If the extent of accident If the vehicle is no damage can be operating properly. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible in the usual manner. 60 Give very little gas. Getting started Driving... Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be determined: Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary ( page 330). ...
Owner's Manual
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This dust, however, is neither injurious to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get out of the ... might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for the driver and front passenger to always be in the event of vehicle controls. If you have any problems, please contact your health, nor does it is properly positioned on the steering wheel must be able to accomplish this , you at least 10 in...
This dust, however, is neither injurious to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get out of the ... might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for the driver and front passenger to always be in the event of vehicle controls. If you have any problems, please contact your health, nor does it is properly positioned on the steering wheel must be able to accomplish this , you at least 10 in...
Owner's Manual
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...hints" ( page 383). Engine oil level For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Engine oil" ( page 327). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 443). ... on refilling the reservoir, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." ( page 491). 324 Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For information on coolant, see "Coolant level" ( page 330) and see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 137). For more information, see "...
...hints" ( page 383). Engine oil level For more information on replacing light bulbs, see "Engine oil" ( page 327). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 443). ... on refilling the reservoir, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." ( page 491). 324 Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For information on coolant, see "Coolant level" ( page 330) and see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 137). For more information, see "...
Owner's Manual
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... placard 337 Refer to your vehicle. i Data shown on the number of occupants and cargo should never exceed the weight referenced in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Tire and Loading Information placard Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on placard examples are for il1 Load limit...
... placard 337 Refer to your vehicle. i Data shown on the number of occupants and cargo should never exceed the weight referenced in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Tire and Loading Information placard Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on placard examples are for il1 Load limit...
Owner's Manual
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... and uneven tire wear adversely affect fuel economy lead to tire failure from being overheated. Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires Underinflated tires can : adversely affect handling characteristics cause uneven tire wear be more prone to damage from...
... and uneven tire wear adversely affect fuel economy lead to tire failure from being overheated. Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires Underinflated tires can : adversely affect handling characteristics cause uneven tire wear be more prone to damage from...
Owner's Manual
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... the maximum speed for which may be at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of vehicle control and possibly resulting in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( page 350) indicates the approved maximum speed for others...
... the maximum speed for which may be at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of vehicle control and possibly resulting in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( page 350) indicates the approved maximum speed for others...
Owner's Manual
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... two figures represent the year. Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 355) may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are specific to each vehicle and may , at the option of the...
... two figures represent the year. Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 355) may vary from data shown in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are specific to each vehicle and may , at the option of the...
Owner's Manual
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Read and observe messages in the multifunction display). Problem - creases the risk of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to follow these instructions inmay also be charged sufficiently. Practical hints What to ... braking, reducing steering capability. Wheels may lock during the Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is malfunctioning, othrized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon er systems such as the Parktronic system*, as possible. The brake system is operational again and The battery might not be...
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display). Problem - creases the risk of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to follow these instructions inmay also be charged sufficiently. Practical hints What to ... braking, reducing steering capability. Wheels may lock during the Possible cause/consequence The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is malfunctioning, othrized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon er systems such as the Parktronic system*, as possible. The brake system is operational again and The battery might not be...
Owner's Manual
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running. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The ESP® is not operational due to skid or that the vehicle starts to a malfunction. comes on ( page ... spinning. Risk of accident! Observe additional messages in the multifunction display. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 381 Adapt your speed and driving to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution v The yellow ESP® warning lamp The ESP® has been switched...
running. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The ESP® is not operational due to skid or that the vehicle starts to a malfunction. comes on ( page ... spinning. Risk of accident! Observe additional messages in the multifunction display. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 381 Adapt your speed and driving to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution v The yellow ESP® warning lamp The ESP® has been switched...
Owner's Manual
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Adapt your speed and driving to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ESP® warning The ESP® or traction control has come into lamp flashes while driving. While driving, ease up ...
Adapt your speed and driving to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The yellow ESP® warning The ESP® or traction control has come into lamp flashes while driving. While driving, ease up ...
Owner's Manual
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... below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. 383 Risk of accident! Do not drive any further. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire... brake. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Observe the additional message in an accident. This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! G Driving with the parking comes on when the engine is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to ...
... below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. 383 Risk of accident! Do not drive any further. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire... brake. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Observe the additional message in an accident. This will not solve the problem. ; 3 Warning! G Driving with the parking comes on when the engine is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to ...
Owner's Manual
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...visit a workshop immediately as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on . It allows the accurate identification of... limp-home (emergency operation) mode. An on-board diagnostic connector is located in excessive emissions values and may by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check local requirements. 384 There may be a malfunction in the fuel management system ignition system (gasoline engine) emission...
...visit a workshop immediately as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on . It allows the accurate identification of... limp-home (emergency operation) mode. An on-board diagnostic connector is located in excessive emissions values and may by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check local requirements. 384 There may be a malfunction in the fuel management system ignition system (gasoline engine) emission...
Owner's Manual
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fuel system. You do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. The fuel cap may not be closed If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your fuel tank is canceled. After...
fuel system. You do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. The fuel cap may not be closed If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your fuel tank is canceled. After...
Owner's Manual
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...has cooled down . If the coolant temperature is correct, the electric radiator fan may have leaked into the engine compartment to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the coolant level is below 248°F (120°C), you can continue driving to catch fire. The red coolant ...engine is overheated can occur just by opening the engine hood. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on frequently, there is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. You could be broken. ...
...has cooled down . If the coolant temperature is correct, the electric radiator fan may have leaked into the engine compartment to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the coolant level is below 248°F (120°C), you can continue driving to catch fire. The red coolant ...engine is overheated can occur just by opening the engine hood. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on frequently, there is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. You could be broken. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle ahead of you The red distance warning lamp to maintain selected speed. Carefully observe the traffic situation. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving. comes on while driving and you hear a warning chime...
... the vehicle ahead of you The red distance warning lamp to maintain selected speed. Carefully observe the traffic situation. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Only vehicles with Distronic*: The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving. comes on while driving and you hear a warning chime...
Owner's Manual
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... fastened or not, the seat belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after starting the engine. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red seat belt telltale comes The seat belt telltale reminds you and your on for a maximum of 6 seconds passengers to fasten...
... fastened or not, the seat belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after starting the engine. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence The red seat belt telltale comes The seat belt telltale reminds you and your on for a maximum of 6 seconds passengers to fasten...