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Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 320, Operator'S Manual

The Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 320 Operator's Manual is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed instructions and insights on operating this luxury car model. Easily accessible and available for free download from manualshive.com, this manual ensures a seamless driving experience while maximizing the full potential of your vehicle.

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Operation

Driving instructions

After hard braking, it is advisable to drive 
on for some time, rather than immediately 
parking, so that the air stream will cool 
down the brakes faster.

Driving off

Apply the brakes to test them briefly after 
driving off. Perform this procedure only 
when the road is clear of other traffic.

Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not 
place full load on the engine until the oper-
ating temperature has been reached.

When starting off on a slippery surface, do 
not allow a wheel to spin for an extended 
period with the ESP switched off. Doing so 
may cause serious damage to the 
drivetrain which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Parking

!

When driving down long and steep 
grades, relieve the load on the brakes 
by shifting into a lower gear to use the 
engine’s braking power. This helps pre-
vent overheating of the brakes and re-
duces brake pad wear.

!

Simultaneously depressing the acceler-
ator pedal and applying the brake re-
duces engine performance and causes 
premature brake and drivetrain wear.

!

Set the parking brake whenever park-
ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition, 
move gear selector lever to position

P

 

(manual transmission: first or reverse 
gear).

When parking on hills, always turn front 
wheel towards the curb.

Warning!

G

Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-

bustible materials such as grass, hay or 

leaves can come into contact with the hot 

exhaust system, as these materials could be 

ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-

sult of vehicle movement, before turning off 

the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

앫

Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫

Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

앫

Move the gear selector lever to 
position

P

 (manual transmission: first or 

reverse gear).

앫

Slowly release brake pedal.

앫

When parked on an incline, turn front 
wheel against curb.

앫

Turn the SmartKey to starter switch 
position

0 

and remove the SmartKey 

from the starter switch.

앫

Take the SmartKey with you and lock 
the vehicle when leaving.

Summary of Contents for 2001 C 320

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual C Class Sport Coupe Order No 6515 0146 13 Part No 203 584 22 71 USA Edition B 2005 Ê4Ct6gbË 2035842271 Operator s Manual C Class Sport Coupe ...

Page 2: ...C 230 Kompressor C 320 ...

Page 3: ... and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time 앫 Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual They are de signed to acquaint you with the opera tion of your Mercedes Benz 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions conta...

Page 4: ...fects 18 Reporting Safety Defects 18 Vehicle data recording 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Door control panel 30 Getting started 31 Unlocking 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Adjusting 35 Seats 35 Steering wheel 40 Mirror...

Page 5: ...oving and installing front seat head restraints 102 Rear seat head restraints 103 Seat heating 106 Memory function 107 Storing positions into memory 108 Recalling positions from memory 108 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 109 Lighting 110 Exterior lamp switch 110 Combination switch 114 Cornering fog lamps 114 Hazard warning flasher 116 Interior lighting 117 Instrument cluster 119...

Page 6: ...tic climate control 182 Deactivating the automatic climate control system 185 Setting the temperature 185 Adjusting air distribution 186 Adjusting air volume 187 Defrosting 188 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 188 Air recirculation mode 189 Charcoal filter 191 Air conditioning 192 Residual heat and ventilation available on automatic climate control panel design A only 193 Rear passenger compartment adjusta...

Page 7: ...iving 277 Pedals 277 Power assistance 277 Brakes 278 Driving off 279 Parking 279 Tires 280 Hydroplaning 281 Tire traction 281 Tire speed rating 282 Winter driving instructions 283 Standing water 284 Passenger compartment 284 Driving abroad 284 Control and operation of radio transmitter 284 Catalytic converter 285 Emission control 286 Coolant temperature 286 At the gas station 288 Refueling 288 Che...

Page 8: ... kit 373 Spare wheel 375 Unlocking locking in an emergency 377 Unlocking the vehicle 377 Locking the vehicle 379 Fuel filler flap 379 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever 380 Opening closing in an emergency 381 Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 381 Replacing SmartKey batteries 382 SmartKey 383 Replacing bulbs 384 Bulbs 384 Replacing bulbs for front lamps 386 Replacing bulbs for rea...

Page 9: ...size tires 420 Mixed size tires 421 Spare wheel 422 Electrical system 423 Main Dimensions 424 Weights 425 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 426 Capacities 426 Engine oils 428 Engine oil additives 428 Air conditioning refrigerant 428 Brake fluid 428 Premium unleaded gasoline 429 Fuel requirements 429 Gasoline additives 430 Flexible Fuel Vehicles 431 Coolants 432 Windshield washer system and headlamp cl...

Page 10: ...nt for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and acces sories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Genuine Mercedes Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approv...

Page 11: ...rve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manual including operating instruc tions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your v...

Page 12: ...esumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven that de fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair 2 the same s...

Page 13: ...For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram Brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Service and Warranty Informa tion Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Ser v...

Page 14: ...of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Europe under our Euro pean Delivery Program For details consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or write to In the USA Mercedes Benz USA LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale...

Page 15: ...vehi cle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest to you Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi cle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with proble...

Page 16: ...tep procedure 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary of technical terms this symbol is used to indicate cross references to term definitions Display Words appearing in the multi function display are printed in the type shown here Warning G Warni...

Page 17: ...e nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazar...

Page 18: ...enter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contact us at 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 Department Mercedes Benz Can...

Page 19: ...afety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the A...

Page 20: ... a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler its affiliates or sales service o...

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Page 22: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel ...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 24: ... Center console 27 9 Starter switch 33 a Hood lock release 291 b Steering wheel adjustment handle manual 41 c Steering wheel adjustment stalk electrical 41 d Parking brake pedal 50 56 e Door control panel 30 Item Page f Parking brake release 50 g Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 52 앫 High beam 52 앫 Windshield wipers 53 h Exterior lamp switch 51 110 j Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 42 k Head...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 26: ...ter 121 138 Digital clock 123 139 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 52 5 Tachometer with Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 81 340 Seat belt telltale 66 344 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp 60 344 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 51 114 Item Page ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 342 Engine malfunction indicator lamp Canada only 342 6 Fuel gauge with Fuel reser...

Page 27: ... system 123 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call t to end a call Item Page 4 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display 5 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu ...

Page 28: ...tch switching on off 116 4 Central locking switch 98 Central unlocking switch 98 5 Tow away alarm switch 87 Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 86 6 Seat heater passenger side 106 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 76 8 Audio system 195 or COMAND see separate operating instructions 9 Climate control 172 Automatic climate control 182 ...

Page 29: ... Lower part Item Page 1 Ashtray 257 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 49 159 Gearshift lever for manual transmission 48 157 3 Cup holder 256 4 Armrest 255 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 164 ...

Page 30: ...roof with power tilt sliding panel 241 3 Right reading lamp on off 118 4 Interior lighting control 118 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system and telephone 220 260 264 6 Interior rear view mirror 42 167 7 Garage door opener 269 8 Left reading lamp on off 118 9 Tele Aid emergency call system button 261 ...

Page 31: ...nce Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 94 2 Memory function for storing seat exterior rear view mirror and steering wheel settings 107 3 Seat adjustment 38 4 Switches for opening clos ing door windows 237 ...

Page 32: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Page 33: ...2 Œ Unlock button 3  Panic button 컄 page 80 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch For more information see Locking and unlocking 컄 page 90 i Canada only Only vehicles equipped with an anti theft alarm system have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 3 Warn...

Page 34: ... and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instru ment cluster come on If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on have it checked and replaced if necessary If a lamp in the instrument cluster re mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster 컄 page 340 3 Starting position Warning G When leav...

Page 35: ... headlamp indicator lamp and turn sig nal indicator lamps if activated should go out when the engine is running i Vehicles with automatic transmission The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch the battery may not be sufficiently charged 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary 컄 p...

Page 36: ...r near any moving parts while a seat is being ad justed Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch the power seats can be op erated when the respective door is open Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Uns...

Page 37: ...ator brake pedal safely The position should be as far rearward as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls Seat cushion tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 3 forward or back ward until your upper legs are lightly supported Seat backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 1 forward or back ward until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel Seat height 왘 Pull handle 2 up to raise sea...

Page 38: ...nt cushion For more information see Seats 컄 page 100 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head...

Page 39: ...hion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2 Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di re...

Page 40: ... restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent i In addition to the front seat backrests the front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to perm...

Page 41: ...traints will automatically move down i Vehicles with power seat The head restraint returns to its previous posi tions Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the steering wheel adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter swi...

Page 42: ...n the instrument cluster are clearly visible Steering wheel adjustment electrical The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column lower left 1 Adjusting steering column in or out 2 Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 or 왘 Open the driver s door Warning G Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi cle at a standstill and make sure the ...

Page 43: ...rs i The memory function 컄 page 107 lets you store the setting for the steer ing wheel together with the setting for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors Warning G In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory...

Page 44: ...ccording to the desired setting For more information see Rear view mir rors 컄 page 167 If an exterior rear view mirror was forc ibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed backward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place The mirror housing is now properly po sitioned and you can adjust the mirror normally i The memory function 컄 page 107 le...

Page 45: ...lt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 66 Warning G According to accident statistic...

Page 46: ...hicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positi...

Page 47: ...ross the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks 왘 If necessary tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up Seat belt height adjustment 1 Release button Raising 왘 Slide belt outlet upward Lowering 왘 Press button 1 and slide belt outlet downward ...

Page 48: ...seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions 앫 Check your seat belt periodically dur ing travel to ensure that it is properly positioned 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing Warning G Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not a...

Page 49: ...in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts 컄 page 33 For information on turning off the engine see Turning off the engine 컄 page 58 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause uncon sciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as garage which are not properl...

Page 50: ... information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey see Turning off the en gine 컄 page 58 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described carry out the following steps 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter to position 0 and repeat starting procedure Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump start 컄 page 404 If the engine does not start after several star...

Page 51: ... take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an accident and or serious injury i Vehicles with automatictransmission Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion i You can open a locked door from the inside Open doors...

Page 52: ...p and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control Vehicles withautomatictransmission Place the gear selector lever in position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds Running a cold engine at high speeds may shorten the service life of the engine Warning G Vehicle...

Page 53: ...age 24 For more information on headlamps see Combination switch 컄 page 114 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left 왘 Press combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2 The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes The combination switch resets auto matica...

Page 54: ...r setting Vehicles with rain sensor Intermittent wiping interval is depen dent on wetness of windshield After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor Vehicles with rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers in inter mittent setting when the vehicle is tak en to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will oper ate in the presence of ...

Page 55: ... Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 299 i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opened If anything blocks the windshield wip ers leaves snow etc switch them off immediately 앫 For safety reasons withdraw SmartKey from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage 앫 Remove blockage 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on agai...

Page 56: ...8 F 120 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 296 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances 왘 Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent o...

Page 57: ...ortant to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of vehicle movement befor...

Page 58: ...r vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P manual transmission first or reverse gear When parked on an incline turn front wheels towards the road curb Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehi...

Page 59: ...to position P manual transmission first or reverse gear On slopes turn the front wheels to wards the road curb i Vehicles with automatictransmission The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P i With the SmartKey removed and the driver s door open a warning sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps are not switched off Warning G To prevent possi...

Page 60: ...59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 61: ... each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started The SRS components are in operational readiness if th...

Page 62: ...system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im pacts front air bags or side impacts side impact air bags and head protection window curtain air bags However ...

Page 63: ...er on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim Placing hands and arms in side the rim...

Page 64: ...at even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount ed side impact air bags deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center at an additional cost Please contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCede...

Page 65: ... of the belts 앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide ade quate protection 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or re moving any component or part of the SRS the installation of additional trim material badges etc over the steering wheel hub passenger front air ...

Page 66: ...ers when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Given the considerable deployment speed required inflation volume and the textile structure of the air bags there is the possibility of abrasions or other more significant injuries resulting from air bag deployment...

Page 67: ... air bags The side impact air bags and window cur tain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system s deploy ment threshold The front passenger side impact air bag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied Seat belts When the engine is started the seat belt telltale illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts ...

Page 68: ...f the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt Air bags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be ...

Page 69: ...s SRS driver air bag pas senger front air bag side impact air bags head protection window curtain air bags for side windows ETD seat belt emergency tensioning device and front seat knee bolsters The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal front air bags and ETD and side side impact and window curtain air bags and ETD im pacts which excee...

Page 70: ...t your body could cause injuries 앫 Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pres sure on the abdomen 앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat 앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints o...

Page 71: ...ly and let it retract During seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is acti vated The belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner i For information on child seats with an chor fittings...

Page 72: ...size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances re quire you to ...

Page 73: ... seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activat ed 컄 page 74 Warning G Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased ...

Page 74: ...ter Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes Benz may be used Warning G If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat have the front passenger re position himself or herself in the seat until the 56 indicator lamp goes out More information about air bag display mes sages 컄 page 349 In the event of a collision the air b...

Page 75: ... bag is deactivated and will not be deployed If the 56 indicator lamp is not illumi nated the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the side impact air bags If the front passenger front air bag is deployed the rate of inflation will be influenced by 앫 the rate of...

Page 76: ... on the front passenger seat be cause circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 56 indi cator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deac tivated Should the 56 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check in stallation Periodically check the 56 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 56 indicator lamp is i...

Page 77: ... in a stan dard child restraint instances where the system may suppress deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the im pact met the criteria and was of suf ficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag Warning G If the 1 indicator lamp and the 56 indicator lamp are lit at the same time there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System The front passenger front ...

Page 78: ...ed with tether an chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions 1 Anchorage rings 왘 Release rear seat backrest 컄 page 251 왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly for ward 왘 Guide tether strap between head restraint and top of the seat back Warning G If the 56 indicator lamp should not illuminate the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Center before...

Page 79: ...r strap according to the child restraint manufac turer s instructions Child seat anchors LATCH type To fold anchors out This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren type anchors at each of the rear seats for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching mounting fittings The foldable LATCH type anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backre...

Page 80: ...r seat belts Posi tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul der not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits proper ly without a booster Before installing the child seat make sure anchors 1 are folded out and locked in place Install child seat according to manufactur er s instru...

Page 81: ...owing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two con...

Page 82: ...al indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul sation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica tion of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care...

Page 83: ...essive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger ous manner which could jeopardize the us er s safety or the safety of others Warning G If the BAS malfunctioning the brake system is still functioning normally but wit...

Page 84: ... Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer dial In this case proceed as follows 앫 While driving off apply as little throttle as possible 앫 While driving ease up on the accelera tor 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents ...

Page 85: ...e braking Because of the ESP s automatic opera tion the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer 앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the rear axle brake system The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of...

Page 86: ... the speedometer goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage ...

Page 87: ...ator lamp is in the switch for the tow away alarm in the center console 1 Indicator lamp i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer In case the engine cannot be started yet the vehicle s battery is charged the system is not operational Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The alarm system will rearm automati ...

Page 88: ...armed a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following ele ments may not be properly closed 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the hood Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again i The alarm system will rearm automati cally after approximately 40 seconds if a door or the trunk lid i...

Page 89: ...nter con sole 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Switch off the ignition 왘 Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 in switch comes on briefly 왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey The tow away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm 왘 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch i When you...

Page 90: ...nction Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 91: ... page 32 and 컄 page 56 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a different color to help dis tinguish each key unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close pro...

Page 92: ...1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device...

Page 93: ...ignal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm sys tem is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 4 flashes twice The SmartKey will ...

Page 94: ... the SmartKey are dis charged the SmartKey is malfunction ing or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey and replace them if necessary 컄 page 383 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 377 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door 컄 page 379 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked 컄 page 401 If the SmartKey is malfun...

Page 95: ...authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2 If door was locked locking knob 1 will move up i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey opening a...

Page 96: ...cess 1 Handle The vehicle must be unlocked 왘 Pull on handle 1 The trunk lid unlocks 왘 Lift the trunk lid The trunk can also be opened from its in side in an emergency see Trunk lid emer gency release 컄 page 96 Closing the trunk lid 1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on grip 1 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on the trunk lid Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance...

Page 97: ...the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as visibility blockage exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i Do not...

Page 98: ...emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat tery is discharged or disconnected i If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked from the outside using the SmartKey the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk...

Page 99: ... production date your vehicle is equipped with either switch de sign A or B The switches are located in the center console Switch design A 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch Switch design B 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave chil...

Page 100: ...oor only when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2 If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1 앫 while in the selective remote con trol mode only the door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 while in the global remote control mode the vehicle is unlocked com...

Page 101: ...SmartKey from the starter switch or 앫 open the driver s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy en try exit feature is activated To cancel seat steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Press seat adjustment switch 컄 page 38 앫 Move steering column ...

Page 102: ...t feature is activated If the current seat position falls into a factory set position range and the sys tem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit the driver s seat will not move to the rear when the easy entry exit feature is activated i For safety reasons the driver s seat will not return to its last set position with the easy entry exit feature activ...

Page 103: ...desired position i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situa...

Page 104: ...traint Installing front seat head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for about five seconds 왘 Push the head restraint down until it engages 왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi tion Rear seat head restraints Head restraint height 1 Release button Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Keep the ar...

Page 105: ...ility 1 Release button 왘 Press release button 1 The head restraints will fold backward i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for in...

Page 106: ...own until it engages 왘 Press release button 1 and adjust head restraint to desired position Warning G Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright Otherwise their pro tective function cannot be assured i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head...

Page 107: ...y until all indicator lamps 2 go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on After approximately 5 minutes seat heating is automatically switched to level 2 2 Two indicator lamps on After approximately 10 minutes seat heating is automatically switched to level 1 1 One indicator lamp on After approximately 20 minutes seat heating is automatically switched off off No indicator lamp on i If one or all of th...

Page 108: ...ld check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com fort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height See also the section on air bags 컄 page 61 for proper seat positioning In addition adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control reach opera tion and comfort Both the interior and exter...

Page 109: ... Press memory button 1 왘 Release memory button 1 and press memory position switch 2 within three seconds All settings are stored at the selected position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to selected memory position 왘 Press and hold memory position switch 2 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions Do no...

Page 110: ... mirror button 3 Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Press button 2 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb 왘 Press memory button 3 on the door 왘 Within three seconds press bottom of adjustment button 1 The parking position is stored if the mirror...

Page 111: ...ps tail lamps license plate lamps instrument panel lamps Canada only When engine is run ning the low beam is also switched on B Low beam headlamps or high beam headlamps when the combi nation switch pushed forward and parking lamps ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in ...

Page 112: ...ow beam headlamps are switched on 앫 a warning sounds 앫 appears in the multifunction display 앫 the message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright am bient light for example light from oncoming traffic 앫 the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under...

Page 113: ...witch to position C the parking lamps switch on additionally 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 page 110 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime run ning lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only...

Page 114: ...terior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp switches off The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head lamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may...

Page 115: ...on to switch off the high beam The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster goes out High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 Cornering fog lamps The cornering fog lamps improve illumina tion of the road into which you are turning Cornering fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position B 컄 ...

Page 116: ...e turn the turn signal and cornering fog lamp can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original posi tion Driving rearward Switching on cornering fog lamps 왘 Place the gear selector lever manual transmission gearshift lever in position R The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steering direction and steering angle Switching off cornering fog lamps 왘...

Page 117: ...ning flasher switch Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signal lamps are flashing Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again i With the hazard warning flasher acti vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the re spective turn signals will operate when the ignition is swit...

Page 118: ...ve the SmartKey from starter switch The interior lamps are switched off follow ing a preset time see Setting interior lighting delayed shut off 컄 page 147 Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the symbol on rocker switch 3 The interior lighting remains switched off even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch i If the door remains open the interio...

Page 119: ...in the rear passenger compartment go out Switching right front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press right button X The right reading lamp comes on 왘 Press right button X again The right reading lamp goes out Switching left front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press left button X The left reading lamp comes on 왘 Press left button X again The left reading lamp goes out i The setting selected for the interior ...

Page 120: ...of the control system 컄 page 137 Instrument cluster illumination Use reset button 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster To brighten illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 clockwise The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 counterclock wise The instrument cluster illumination will dim i The instrument cluster illumination i...

Page 121: ...C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if...

Page 122: ...컄 page 24 denotes excessive engine speed To help protect the engine the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking Outside temperature indicator Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G The outside temperature indicator is not de signed to serve as an ice w...

Page 123: ...e affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature i...

Page 124: ...rent program mode automatic transmission 4 Current gear selector lever position gear range automatic trans mission 5 Digital clock 6 Status indicator outside tempera ture digital speedometer i The displays for the audio systems radio and CD player will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her prim...

Page 125: ...taining a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD operations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display in the speedometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increa...

Page 126: ...on k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For instructions on using these submenus see Submenus in the Settings menu 컄 page 134 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed i...

Page 127: ...126 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Page 128: ...pera ture Select radio sta tion Activate route guidance Call up vehicle mal function warning and system status messages stored in memory Reset to factory settings Fuel consump tion statistics af ter start Load phone book Call up mainte nance service display Select satellite radio station USA only Instrument clus ter submenu Fuel consump tion statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone...

Page 129: ...nctions in the standard display menu with button k or j The following functions are available i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in Function Page Display di...

Page 130: ...e AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on If no audio equipment is currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF appears in the multifunction display The following functions are available i You can have the outside temperature displayed instead of the digital speed ometer You can select the setting in the submenu Instr Cl via the function Status line display 컄 page 13...

Page 131: ...ntil the desired station is found Select satellite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio application 왘 Select satellite radio with the corresponding soft key SAT in the radio menu 1 SAT mode and preset number 2 Channel name or number 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired channel is found i You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on th...

Page 132: ... or ÿ repeatedly until the message NAV appears in the multifunction display 앫 If the navigation system is switched off the message NAV OFF appears in the multifunction display 앫 If the navigation system is on different messages depending on the current state of the navigation system appear in the multifunction display Please refer to the COMAND manual for instructions on how to activate the route ...

Page 133: ... No message Vehicle status messages have been recorded If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded the number of messages appears in the multifunction display 1 Number of messages Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are simply a remind er with respect t...

Page 134: ...ettings to the original factory settings 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings 왘 Press the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 119 for approximately th...

Page 135: ...ove within the submenus with button k or j to the individual functions The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time After approximately five seconds the Settings menu reappears in the multifunction display For safety reasons the following functions are not reset while d...

Page 136: ...y three seconds The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press the reset button once more All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the sec...

Page 137: ...ng automatic locking Activating easy entry exit feature Selecting speedometer display mode Setting the time hours Setting locator lighting Setting key dependency Selecting language Setting the time minutes Setting night security illumination Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Selecting display speed display or outside tempera ture for status indicator Selecting time display mod...

Page 138: ...election marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set tem perature unit to C degrees Celsius or F degrees Fahrenheit Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr Cl submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Disp Unit Speed odo appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Pre...

Page 139: ...앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish Selecting display digital speedometer or outside temperature for status indicator 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr Cl submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired ...

Page 140: ... ç to select the desired setting Setting the time hours This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system or in vehicles with COMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time Hours appears in the multifunction display Function Page Time synch...

Page 141: ...e synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time Minutes appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the minute setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the minutes i Vehicles with COMAND For information on setting the time in COMAND refer to the se...

Page 142: ...OMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Change over Summer Winter time appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select if the changeover between summer and winter time should be...

Page 143: ...to set the month Setting the date day This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system or in vehicles with COMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set day appears in the multifunction display i Vehicles with COMAND For information o...

Page 144: ...ime synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set YY appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the year setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the year i Vehicles with COMAND For information on setting the date in COMAND refer to the separa...

Page 145: ...ction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select manual operation Manual or daytime running lamp mode Constant activat ed With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M or U the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running Function Page Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 144 Setting locator li...

Page 146: ...is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking with the SmartKey the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 40 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Surround lighting appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the...

Page 147: ... do not open a door after removing the SmartKey from the starter switch the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 60 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Hdlamp delay off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select th...

Page 148: ...whether and how long you would like the interior lighting to remain lit during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Int light delay off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to s...

Page 149: ...tton j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lk appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the automatic central locking On or Off Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu Use the Convenience submenu to change the settings for a number of convenience features The following functions ...

Page 150: ...ss button j or k repeatedly until the message Key dependency appears in the multifunction display Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy en try exit feature is activated To cancel seat steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Press seat adjustment switch 컄 page 38 앫 Move steering column stalk 컄 page 41...

Page 151: ...r rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneuvers when reverse gear R is engaged For additional information see Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 169 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Convenience submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Mirror set parking aid appears in the multifunction display The selection mark...

Page 152: ...ince start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After resetappears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time...

Page 153: ... distance to empty 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Distance appears in the multifunction display The calculated range based on the current fuel tank level appears in the multifunction display i All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset ap...

Page 154: ... is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the...

Page 155: ...l The standby message appears in the multifunction display Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may...

Page 156: ... dials the selected phone number 앫 If the connection is successful the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the multifunction display 앫 If no connection is made the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory i If you press and hold button j or k for longer than one second the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release th...

Page 157: ...entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button s The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button s The control system dials the selected phone number ...

Page 158: ...ked on an incline turn the front wheel towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave ...

Page 159: ...or 6th gear make sure that you press the gearshift lever to the right Other wise you could accidentally shift into the 3rd or 4th gear and damage the transmission Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal The clutch may be damaged which...

Page 160: ...gears automatically depending on 앫 the gear selector lever position D 컄 page 162 with gear ranges 4 3 2 1 컄 page 161 앫 the selected program mode C S 컄 page 164 앫 the position of the accelerator pedal 컄 page 165 앫 the vehicle speed 1 Current gear range gear selector lever position 2 Current program mode The current gear range gear selector lever position and program mode C S appear in the multifunc...

Page 161: ...gher gear as permitted by the shift program This action simul taneously extends the gear range of the transmission Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or somethi...

Page 162: ...ng the gear selector lever to the left D and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right D The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Effect é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only è The transmiss...

Page 163: ...er in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in position P 컄 page 380 í Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped Effect ë Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released...

Page 164: ...the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P 컄 page 50 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey ...

Page 165: ...hicle starts out in second gear both forward and reverse for gentler starts This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected 앫 Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads 앫 Upshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever...

Page 166: ...on shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights 왘 Leave the transmission in gear 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop longer with the engine idling or on an uphill gradient 왘 Move the gear selector lever to position P 왘 Set the parking brake Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into parking space 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually r...

Page 167: ... in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Move gear selector lever to P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least ten seconds before restarting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D for second gear or R 왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible ...

Page 168: ...왘 Press switch 1 The headlamps are cleaned with a high pressure water jet For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 299 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 42 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night po sition by movin...

Page 169: ...or example when transporting cargo which covers the rear window Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with wat...

Page 170: ... submenu in the control system is switched to On 컄 page 150 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Press button 2 for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position 앫 ten seconds after you put the gear selector lever out of position R 앫 immediately once you e...

Page 171: ...peration depending on the outside tem perature Activating 왘 Press button F or 1 in the climate control panel 컄 page 173 or automatic climate The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button F or 1 in the climate control panel 컄 page 173 or automatic climate again The indicator lamp on the button goes out i If sunlight enters through a side window disengage sun visor from mount...

Page 172: ...s flashing this means that too many electrical consumers are operat ing simultaneously and there is insuffi cient voltage in the battery The system responds automatically by deactivating the rear window defroster As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage the rear window defroster automatically turns itself back on ...

Page 173: ...172 Controls in detail Climate control ...

Page 174: ...t adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Right side air vent adjustable a Right side defroster vent fixed b Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the air vents 2 5 6 and 9 to the middle position Item 1 Air volume control 2 Left side te...

Page 175: ...s may cause burns or frost bite on unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the footwell air vents If necessary change the air flow using the air distribution controls to direct the air away from the foot well air vents 컄 page 176 Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the ...

Page 176: ...at 72 F 22 C Increasing 왘 Turn temperature control 2 or 3 slightly to the right The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Decreasing 왘 Turn temperature control 2 or 3 slightly counterclockwise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature i When the air conditioning is switched off the outside air supply and circul...

Page 177: ... any of the six air volume speeds and the air distribution Adjusting automatically 왘 Press button U 컄 page 173 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The temperature air distri bution and volume are adjusted auto matically Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 53 왘 Switch to manual mode 왘 Turn the air distribution control to a or Y Symbol Function Z Directs a...

Page 178: ...nger compartment Activating 왘 Press button 컄 page 173 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i These settings should only be selected for a short time Warning G When the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C only switch to air recirculation mode for short periods to prevent window fogging Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others i If you keep button pressed the side wind...

Page 179: ...espective window switch The opening and closing of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel can be imme diately halted by releasing the button or by moving the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel switch in the overhead control panel in any direction i The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outside tempera tures The indicator lamp on the button is not lit when ...

Page 180: ...el design B 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 173 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The cooling function switches off after a short delay Activating Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Climate control panel design A 왘 Press button 컄 page 173 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Climate control panel design B 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 173 The indi...

Page 181: ...r console 1 Left center air vent 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right center air vent If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air conditioning is losing refrigerant The compressor has turned itself off Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center i The temperature at the center air vents for the rear ...

Page 182: ...for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corre sponding direction Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 up or down The air volume is increased or decreased i For draft free ventilation push slides 1 and 3 upward ...

Page 183: ...182 Controls in detail Automatic climate control ...

Page 184: ...el for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Right side air vent adjustable a Right side defroster vent fixed b Automatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the air vents 2 5 6 and 9 to the middle position Item 1 Left side air distribution control 2 Defrosting 3 Temperature control left raising 4 Display 5 Air volume control raising 6 Temperature control...

Page 185: ...ough the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the foot well air vents If necessary change the air flow using the air distribution controls to direct the air away from the footwell ai...

Page 186: ...ing the temperature Use temperature controls 3 and d for the left side or 6 and b for the right side 컄 page 183 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C i When the air conditioning is switched off the outside air supply and circula tion are also switched...

Page 187: ...compartment The following symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually 왘 Turn air distribution control 1 or 8 컄 page 183 to the desired symbol The indicator lamp on the button U goes out The automatic air distribution is switched off The air distribution is controlled according to the selected control setting Adjusting automatically 왘 Press button U 컄 page 183 The indicator lamp on the but...

Page 188: ...st air volume manually Adjusting manually Seven blower speeds are available 왘 Press air volume control or Q 컄 page 183 until the requested blower speed is attained The indicator lamp on the button U goes out The automatic air distribution remains switched on Adjusting automatically 왘 Press button U 컄 page 183 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air volume is controlled automati cally for...

Page 189: ...eactivating 왘 Press button P or 0 컄 page 183 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls as well as the airflow volume control are set to U 컄 page 183 and there is a high need for cooling the display MAXCOOL appears This provides the fastest possible cooling...

Page 190: ... the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt sliding pan el if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Vehicles without panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel In the event that the procedure causes potential danger the opening and closing of the side windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch Vehicles with ...

Page 191: ...he air recirculation mode is activated automatically 앫 at high outside temperatures 앫 if the concentration of carbon mon oxide and nitrogen oxide in the outside air increases for example in a tunnel charcoal filter must be activated for the air recirculation mode to be activated automatically The indicator lamp on the button is not lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on A...

Page 192: ...vated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compart ment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down Warning G Never operate the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt sliding pan el if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Vehicles without panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel In the event th...

Page 193: ... page 183 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The cooling function switches off after a short delay Automatic climate control panel design B 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 183 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The cooling function switches off after a short delay i If you keep button e pressed the side windows and panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel will return to their previous pos...

Page 194: ...o continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine Activating 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 58 왘 Press button 컄 page 183 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button 컄 page 183 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is sw...

Page 195: ...mbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right center air vent Adjusting air distribution 왘 Push the slide for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corresponding direction Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 up or down The air volume is increased or decreased i The temperature at the center air vents for the re...

Page 196: ...n to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is cover ing a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second Warning G Any alterations made to electronic compo nents can cause malfunctions The radio amplifier CD changer satellite radio and telephone are interconnected When one of the compo...

Page 197: ...196 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...

Page 198: ...umeric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory telephone in descending order a Accepting a call telephone 225 b Telephone mode selector 220 c Speed dialing memory telephone in ascending order 222 d Terminating a call telephone 226 e CD slot f CD ejection 215 Item Page g Soft keys 198 h Volume 199 j Switching on off 198 k Manual tuning seek tuning radio 205 Track search reverse CD 218 l Manual tuni...

Page 199: ...itch to position 1 or 2 왘 If the audio system was on as you re moved the SmartKey from the starter switch the audio system will automati cally come back on as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 or 왘 Press M button Do not press directly in the display face Otherwise the display will be damaged i If the radio is switched on without the key in the starter switch it will auto matically switch of...

Page 200: ...s in the display 왘 Press or soft key to increase or decrease tone level accordingly or 왘 Press RES soft key briefly to reset bass tones to their center level The radio switches back to the stan dard radio menu eight seconds after the last soft key is pressed i Should excessively high temperatures occur while the audio system is being operated the display will dim If tem peratures continue to rise ...

Page 201: ...ics You can select from among the following settings 앫 STANDARD conventional stereo sound 앫 SURROUND the sound is set for better three dimensional acoustic character istics 앫 SPEECH the sound is optimized for the spoken word 왘 Press O button repeatedly until STANDARD SURROUND or SPEECHappears in the display 왘 Press X or Y soft key repeatedly until the desired sound setting has been reached The sou...

Page 202: ...tting is reset depending on the sound source activated 앫 Radio mode STANDARD 앫 CD AUX mode SURROUND 앫 Telephone SPEECH The radio switches back to the standard radio menu four seconds after the last soft key is pressed Adjusting volume distribution Call up fader and balance functions by pressing the P button Fader 왘 Press P button repeatedly until FADER appears in the display 왘 Press V or W soft ke...

Page 203: ...o ry settings 왘 Press P button to call up settings menu in the display 왘 Press RES soft key briefly the respec tive volume distribution is reset to its center flat level or 왘 Press and hold RES soft key until RESET appears in the display The volume distribution settings for fader and balance are set to their cen ter level The radio switches back to the stan dard radio menu four seconds after the l...

Page 204: ...e 201 for the AUX input Calling up AUX mode 왘 Press and hold Q button until AUX appears in the display Canceling AUX mode 왘 Press any audio source button Radio operation Selecting radio mode 왘 Press b button Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM AM and WB wavebands Weather band 컄 page 207 Calling up wavebands for radios without SAT 왘 Press FM or AM soft key to switch be tween FM an...

Page 205: ...ay Selecting a station The following options are available for se lecting a station 앫 Direct frequency input 컄 page 204 앫 Manual tuning 컄 page 205 앫 Automatic seek tuning 컄 page 205 앫 Scan search 컄 page 205 앫 Station memory 컄 page 206 앫 Automatic station memory Autostore 컄 page 206 The station search proceeds in the follow ing frequency increments 앫 200 KHz in FM range 앫 10 KHz in AM range Direct ...

Page 206: ...esired waveband 왘 Press S or T button briefly The radio will tune to the next highest or next lowest receivable frequency Scan search 앫 Starting scan search 왘 Select desired waveband 왘 Press SC soft key SC will appear in the display The radio briefly tunes in all receivable stations on the waveband selected i You can only enter frequencies within the respective waveband If a button is not pressed ...

Page 207: ...on the se lected station button 앫 Calling up stations 왘 Press desired station button 1 to R briefly Autostore automatic station memory The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level The station memory for manually stored stations is not overwritten 앫 Calling up Autostore memory level and storing stations 왘 Press AS soft key briefly The radio switches to the Autostore memory leve...

Page 208: ...ode is again active Weather band 왘 Press WB soft key The weather band station last received is tuned in Selecting a weather band station directly 왘 Select desired weather band station with buttons 1 to 7 If a station cannot be tuned in a search is automatically started Search 왘 Press S or T button to tune in the next receivable weather band sta tion i If no weather band station is received after t...

Page 209: ...he contiguous U S This diverse satellite delivered programming is available for a monthly subscription fee For more information and service availability call the SIRIUS Service Center 컄 page 213 or contact www siriusradio com i Additional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required for the satellite radio operation described here Contact an autho...

Page 210: ...AT tuner installed in your vehicle is displayed This information is required to call the SIRIUS Service Center for an activation request After activation of the satellite radio service The satellite radio main menu appears The radio station selected last is audible provided it can be received i Satellite radio service may be unavail able or interrupted from time to time for a variety of reasons su...

Page 211: ...앫 Tuning via station presets 컄 page 210 앫 Tuning via scan search 컄 page 212 앫 Tuning via manual channel input 컄 page 210 앫 Tuning via the program category list 컄 page 211 Tuning via station presets Ten satellite radio station presets are avail able You can access the presets via number keys Accessing via number keys 왘 Enter number of preset you wish to select e g 1 The radio plays the station stor...

Page 212: ...n the individu al categories When changing the category the chan nel selected last in the new category becomes audible The system will automatically switch to a station of the selected category if the currently selected station is not of the selected category Otherwise the cur rently selected station remains tuned 앫 Tuning a station within the selected category The channels identified for the curr...

Page 213: ...can be dis played 왘 Press INF soft key The title being played is displayed 왘 Press INF soft key again The name of the artist performing the title being played is displayed Storing stations 왘 Tune in desired station 왘 Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone is heard The frequency is stored on the selected station button The radio saves the current station at the memor...

Page 214: ... 1 laser products There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the housing is opened or damaged Do not open the housing The single CD player and the CD changer do not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user For safety reasons have any service work which may be necessary performed only by qualified personnel Warning G In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident the...

Page 215: ...rial to them 앫 Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth Never wipe the CD in a circular motion instead wipe it in a straight line start ing in the center and moving outward Do not use solvents anti static sprays etc for cleaning 앫 Replace the CD in its case after use 앫 Protect CDs from heat and direct sun light If you affix stickers to the CDs they can become warped...

Page 216: ...be operated from the front control panel of the audio system A load ed magazine must be installed to play CDs The CD changer is located in the glove box Loading unloading the CD magazine 왘 Slide changer door to the right and press g button 왘 Magazine will be ejected If a CD is already loaded it must be ejected before inserting a new CD In serting a second CD in the slot with an other CD still load...

Page 217: ...will appear in the upper left hand corner of the display The CD will resume playback at the point where it was switched off CD changer 왘 Press Q button CD and the selected magazine slot num ber appear in the upper left hand cor ner of the display If you have not removed a CD since the last time the CD audio source was activated the last CD listened to will begin to play at the point where it was s...

Page 218: ...om among the inserted CDs with buttons R to 6 R CD player in the audio unit 1 to 6 CDs in the CD changer The magazine slot number of the se lected CD appears next to CD in the dis play and the number of the currently played track appears next to TRACK Direct track entry You can make a direct selection from among the tracks on a CD 왘 Press button 왘 Enter track number using buttons 1 to R i If there...

Page 219: ...track Pressing the T or S button repeat edly will result in multiple tracks being skipped Fast forward reverse 앫 Fast forward 왘 Press and hold S button until desired point has been reached 앫 Reverse 왘 Press and hold T button until desired point has been reached Scan 앫 Starting scan 왘 Press SC soft key SC will appear in the display Each track on the current CD will be played for approximately eight...

Page 220: ...g on repeat 왘 Press RPT soft key RPT appears in the display 앫 Switching off repeat 왘 Press RPT soft key again Pause function The CD changer mode is interrupted by an incoming call on the telephone 컄 page 225 앫 Switching on pause function 왘 Press U button The CD changer mode is interrupt ed and PAUSE appears in the dis play 앫 Switching off pause function 왘 Press U button The CD changer mode is acti...

Page 221: ... Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when weather road and traffic conditions permit Some ...

Page 222: ...ne 왘 Press h button If the telephone was previously switched off PROCESSING appears in the display and you will then be prompted to enter your PIN Switching off the telephone 왘 Press h button for approximately three seconds PROCESSING appears in the display until the telephone is off Afterward PHONE OFF appears in the display PIN entry 왘 Enter PIN number using buttons 1 to R 왘 If necessary correct...

Page 223: ... soft key Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered press soft key and hold to delete the complete number 왘 After correct telephone number has been entered press s button Phone book The numbers stored in the phone book of the telephone can be called up either by name or number In addition incoming calls are stored in the phone book i If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times NEED...

Page 224: ...nding or descending order 왘 Press and hold button or ƒ until desired initial letter has been reached or 왘 Press button or ƒ repeat edly until desired entry has been reached The stored entries are selected in alphabetical order with the sub en tries i This is only possible however when the call information transmitted in cludes the number of the person call ing If the telephone number is not transm...

Page 225: ...r with button or ƒ The letter R and the number of the memory position appear in the up per left hand corner of the display The numbers are stored in the order of the calls received 왘 When you have selected a number press s button The call will be made 앫 Speed dial If you have stored telephone numbers as speed dial numbers in your tele phone you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the radio...

Page 226: ...l be made Accepting an incoming call If the telephone is active in the background reception symbol is visible in the display the audio source is muted when an incom ing call is received A ringing tone can be heard and the caller s telephone number or the name under which the telephone number has been saved in the phone book appears in the display If the caller s num ber is not transmitted with the...

Page 227: ...e second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call Note that the features described here are depending on availability from your mobile phone service provider 앫 Placing accepting a second call 왘 Place new call by entering tele phone number manually 왘 Press s button You are connected to the second caller the first caller is kept on hold or 왘 Press s button to accept a sec on...

Page 228: ...phone into the tele phone cradle you will be prompted to en Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving please use the hands free device and only use the tele...

Page 229: ...r entered with the CLR soft key Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered press soft key and hold to delete the complete number 왘 Press OK soft key after entering correct code The telephone is unlocked If you have entered an incorrect code you must enter the correct code Switching off the telephone 왘 Press h button for approximately three seconds PROCESSING appears in the display unt...

Page 230: ...ne number has been entered press s button Phone book The numbers stored in the phone book of the mobile telephone can be called up ei ther by name or number In addition incoming calls are stored in the phone book 앫 Searching and calling up phone book entries by name You can access your mobile tele phone s phone book with the audio sys tem You can access both the main entries and the sub entries of...

Page 231: ...until desired entry has been reached The stored entries are selected in alphabetical order with the sub en tries 왘 When you have selected a number press s button The call will be made 앫 Viewing the telephone number of a phone book entry 왘 Search for desired entry 왘 Press NUM soft key The telephone number of the phone book entry appears in the display 앫 Returning calls received i Several sub entrie...

Page 232: ...e you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the radio unit 왘 Press desired button 1 to R briefly 왘 Press s button The call will be made 앫 Turbo dial If you have stored telephone numbers as turbo dial numbers in your tele phone you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the radio unit 왘 Press desired button 1 to R until the call is made Redial If the number you have dialed is busy you ca...

Page 233: ...bol is visible in the display the audio source is muted when an incom ing call is received A ringing tone can be heard and the caller s telephone number or the name under which the telephone number has been saved in the telephone book appears in the display If the caller s number is not relayed CALL will appear in the display 왘 Press s button The call is accepted Muting a call It is possible to mu...

Page 234: ...e current call is terminated The connection to the caller previously kept on hold is also interrupted however reconnection is indicated by an acoustic signal Placing a second call If you wish to place another call during an already active call you can place the second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call Note that this feature is depending on availability from your mob...

Page 235: ...cradle Unless otherwise specified the descriptions refer to the audio system head unit Consult the separate telephone operating instructions that came with your mobile phone for information on how to place a 911 emergency call on the mobile phone The following conditions must be met for a 911 emergency call 앫 Telephone must be switched on 앫 The corresponding mobile communica tions network must be ...

Page 236: ...udio head unit 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection 왘 Wait until the emergency call center answers then describe the emergency TDMA CDMA network phones Placing a 911 emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked 왘 Press h button to switch to tele phone operation CODE appears in the audio display 왘 Ent...

Page 237: ...ked 왘 Press h button to switch to tele phone operation 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection 왘 Wait until the emergency call center answers then describe the emergency ...

Page 238: ...spective switch If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you pulled the switch past the resistance point and released it to close the window the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling and holding the sw...

Page 239: ... 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resis tance point and release The corresponding window closes com pletely i You can also open or close the power windows using the SmartKey summer opening convenience closing feature 컄 page 239 You can close and reopen the windows using the air recirculation button in the climate control panel 컄 page 173 or automatic climate control panel 컄 page 183 You can close and...

Page 240: ...dow still does not close when there is no obstruction then pull and hold the switch again The side window will then close without the obstruction sensor function Warning G Driver s door only If within five seconds you again pull the switch past the resistance point and re lease the automatic reversal will not func tion Warning G Never operate the windows or panorama roof with power tilt sliding pa...

Page 241: ...of with power tilt sliding panel begin to close after approximately one second 왘 Release the button to stop procedure Make sure all side windows and the pan orama roof with power tilt sliding panel are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing power windows The power window must be resynchro nized each time 앫 after the battery has been disconnect ed 앫 if the power windows cannot be ...

Page 242: ...the convenience closing feature and becomes blocked it will not open automatically Should this occur press the Πbutton on the SmartKey and hold it down the tilt slid ing panel opens again The panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel is made out of glass In the event of an accident the glass may shatter This may result in an opening in the roof In a vehicle rollover occupants not wearing their ...

Page 243: ...e roller sunblinds during Express operation 왘 Move the roof panel switch in any direction Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel The tilt sliding panel is opened and closed electrically The roof panel switch is locat ed on the overhead control panel The tilt sliding panel only operates with the roller sunblinds opened Roof panel switch 1 Push up to raise roof panel at ...

Page 244: ...nts not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts prop erly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not ...

Page 245: ...ama roof with power tilt sliding panel with the SmartKey The power windows 컄 page 237 will also be opened or closed when you operate the tilt sliding panel with the SmartKey i You can also open or close the tilt slid ing panel using the SmartKey summer opening convenience closing feature 컄 page 244 You can close and reopen the tilt slid ing panel using the air recirculation button in the climate c...

Page 246: ...ter unlocking the vehicle The windows move down and the tilt sliding panel tilts after approxi mately one second 왘 With the windows fully open press and hold button Œ again The tilt sliding panel begins to slide open after approximately one second 왘 Release the Œ button to stop procedure Closing Convenience feature 왘 Press and hold button after lock ing the vehicle The windows and the tilt sliding...

Page 247: ...ully closed Hold the roof panel switch for approxi mately one second 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 4 until the roller sunblinds are fully opened Hold the roof panel switch for approximately one second 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in the direction of arrow 4 until the tilt sliding panel is approximately 4 in 10 cm opened Release the roof panel switch 왘 Move an...

Page 248: ... lever on the left hand side of the steering column Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation Only use cruise control if the road the traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed 앫 The use of cruise c...

Page 249: ...riefly push the cruise control lever to position 3 Cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later use i On uphill or downhill grades cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed Once the grade eases the set speed will be resumed Vehicles with automatic transmission Moving the gear selector lever to position N while driving also cancels cruise control However the gear...

Page 250: ... speed Resume function 왘 Briefly push cruise control lever to position 4 The cruise control resumes the last set speed 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate cruise control After brief acceleration e g for passing cruise control will resume the last speed set i Vehicles with automatic transmission When you use the cruise control lever t...

Page 251: ...your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manu facturer s installation instructions Load the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving Make sure 앫 you can fully raise the tilt sliding panel 앫 you can fully open the trunk lid Warning G When expanding the luggage compartment always fold the seat cushions fully forward Unless you are transporting cargo th...

Page 252: ... 3 왘 Fold backrest 4 forward Setting up rear seat bench 1 Indicator 왘 Fold backrest rearward until it engag es 왘 Fold seat cushion rearward until it locks into position If the backrest is not locked into position a red indicator 1 will be visible 왘 Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest Always release the seat cushion and fold it forward before folding the seat backrests f...

Page 253: ...ccording to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Warning G If a red indicator is visible with the backrest up then the backrest is not properly locked into position Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the extended cargo compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on ...

Page 254: ...tructions 컄 page 252 Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when transporting car...

Page 255: ...g the glove box 왘 Turn mechanical key in the glove box lock to position 1 Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the luggage cover below the rear window Luggage nets cannot secure ha...

Page 256: ...il it engages into place Opening telephone compartment 왘 Press button 3 on driver s side or button 2 on passenger side and lift armrest Closing telephone compartment 왘 Press armrest down until it engages into place Changing inclination of armrest 1 Handle 왘 Pull up on armrest Lowering armrest 왘 Pull handle 1 to lower armrest i Depending on production date the changing inclination of armrest featur...

Page 257: ...e cup holder Use lids on open con tainers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneu vers or in an accident When not in use keep the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an acci dent Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder...

Page 258: ...aps mail etc Ashtrays Center console ashtray 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding button 3 Ashtray insert 왘 Briefly press the bottom of cover plate 1 The cover plate 1 opens automatically No objects should be in the stationary cup holder when the swiveling cup holder is turned inward and pushed in Otherwise the swiveling cup holder or the objects could be damaged Warning G Do not place heavy or fragile objects...

Page 259: ... down cover plate 1 to close ashtray The cover plate engages Rear seat ashtray 1 Button 2 Ashtray insert 3 Cover 왘 Pull at top of cover 3 to open ashtray Removing ashtray insert 왘 Push button 1 to disengage ashtray insert 2 and remove it Reinstalling the ashtray insert 왘 Push the ashtray insert 2 down into the retainer until it engages 왘 Push at the top of cover 3 to close ashtray Warning G Remove...

Page 260: ...e ashtray The cover plate engages Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accide...

Page 261: ...xternal antenna must be approved by Mercedes Benz Please contact an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for informa tion on the installation of an approved external antenna Refer to the radio trans mitter operationinstructions regarding use of an external antenna i The electrical outlet can be used to accommodate electrical consumers e g air pump auxiliary lamps up to a maximum of 180 W Warning G Nev...

Page 262: ...nds free device and only use the telephone when road weather and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System and audio sys tem if road weather and traffic conditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering...

Page 263: ...tion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call you will receive a user ID and password By visiting www mbusa com and selecting Tele Aid USA only you will have access to account information remote door unlock and more System self check Initially after switching on ignition mal functions are detected and indicated the indicator lamps in the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button and the Information butt...

Page 264: ...hicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiat ed The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the emergency provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation al Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services connection and cellular air ...

Page 265: ...m could not initiate an emergency call e g the rele vant cellular phone network is not available The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds Should this occur assistance must be sum moned by other means Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle vehicle in a dangerous road location please do not w...

Page 266: ... qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may ap ply Refer to the Roadside Assistance man ual for more information The following is only available in the USA 앫 Sign and Drive services Services such as jump start a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare...

Page 267: ...stem please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you separately to learn more USA only Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a tele phone call on the audio system or COMAND head unit i The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for approximately ten seco...

Page 268: ...on as possible If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Customer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud ed Calls can only...

Page 269: ...is muted and the select ed mode radio tape or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must be parked Disconnect the coiled cord and place the call The COMAND navigation system if engaged will continue to run The display in the instrument clus ter is available for use and spoken com mands are only available by pressing the RPT button on...

Page 270: ...will only be provided to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices for example garage door openers gate openers or other devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems You can program the signal transmitter buttons Remote control integrated into the interior rear view mirror 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal...

Page 271: ...ot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should experience diffi culties with programming the transmit ter contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Custom...

Page 272: ... step 3 Step 3 왘 Hold the end of the hand held remote control transmitter 6 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control locat ed on the interior rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp 1 in view Step 4 왘 Using both hands simultaneously press the hand held transmitter button 5 and the desired integrated signal transmit...

Page 273: ...eps 1 through 6 of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier Step 8 왘 Locate training button on the garage door opener motor head unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the train ing button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there is difficulty locating the transmittin...

Page 274: ...ds of transmission which may not be long enough for the inte grated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator regardless of where you live by using the programming procedures replace step 4 with the fo...

Page 275: ...ee channels are erased Reprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter button To program a device using a signal trans mitter button previously trained follow these steps 왘 Press and hold the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release the button 왘 The indicator lamp will begin to flash af ter 20 seconds Without releasing the integrated signal transmitter button proceed with pr...

Page 276: ...275 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 277: ...ne speeds no more than 2 3 of maximum rpm in each gear 앫 Shift gears in a timely manner 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick down 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program 컄 page 164 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000...

Page 278: ... in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgement The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac cident are greatly increased when you drink or ta...

Page 279: ...ut by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking...

Page 280: ...depressing the acceler ator pedal and applying the brake re duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear Set the parking brake whenever park ing or leaving the vehicle In addition move gear selector lever to position P manual transmission first or reverse gear When parking on hills always turn front wheel towards the curb Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where...

Page 281: ...e with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have it towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approxim...

Page 282: ...recommends M S rated radial ply tires with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 6 in 4 mm on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance as compared to summer tires Stopping distance however is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise ap propriate cau...

Page 283: ...ur vehicle is factory equipped with H rated tires which have a speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail ure causing l...

Page 284: ...s resumed For more information on winter driving see Winter driving 컄 page 328 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains 컄 page 329 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control Warning G Make sure not to en...

Page 285: ...er in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine damage Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den...

Page 286: ... in your Maintenance Booklet Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or personal injury To prevent damage to the catalytic con verters u...

Page 287: ...Booklet Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant tem perature may rise close to approximately 248 F 120 C The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your he...

Page 288: ...riously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until it has cooled down Turn off the engine get out of the vehi cle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down ...

Page 289: ... burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Warning G Flexible Fuel Vehicles identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only on fuel filler flap Ethanol fuel E85 and its vapors are highly flammable poisonous and burn easil...

Page 290: ...nk may create pres sure in the system which could cause a gas discharge This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump noz zle which could cause personal injury i Use only premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 average of 96 RON 86 MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump More information on gasoline can be foun...

Page 291: ...nfor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs 컄 page 384 Exterior lamp switch see 컄 page 110 Tire inflation pressure For information on tire inflation pressure see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 311 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For more information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 299 If you f...

Page 292: ...shoulder height by gas filled struts Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the ...

Page 293: ...ne compartment or if the coolant tem perature display indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fire department Warning G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ignition coils spark plug socket...

Page 294: ...button k or j on the steering wheel until the following message is seen in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator 앫 Engine oil level OK 앫 Add 1 0 qt engine oil for max oil level Canada 1 0 l 앫 Add 1 5 qts engine oil for max oil level Canada 1 5 l 앫 Add 2 0 qts engine oil for max oil level Canada 2 0 l 왘 If necessary add engine oil For addi...

Page 295: ...ore information on messages in the display concerning engine oil see Practi cal hints 컄 page 363 Adding engine oil Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada vehicles For ...

Page 296: ...l as required Be careful not to overfill with oil Be careful not to spill any oil when adding Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water 왘 Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck For more information on engine oil see Technical data section 컄 page 426 and 컄 page 428 Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not ...

Page 297: ...s burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature display indicates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if coolant temperature is above 158 F 70 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under p...

Page 298: ... 6 in 1 5 cm higher 왘 Add coolant as required 왘 Replace and tighten cap Battery Your vehicle s battery is located in the en gine compartment on the right hand side The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated ser vice life Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals If you use your vehicle mostly for short distance trips you will need to have t...

Page 299: ...cling G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries A Risk of explosion D Keep flames or sparks away from battery Do not smoke B Battery acid is caustic Do not allow it to come into contact with skin eyes or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with clean water and seek medical help if necessary E Wear eye protection C Keep children away F...

Page 300: ...Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system reservoir For more information see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 435 1 Washer fluid r...

Page 301: ...loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer ...

Page 302: ...ve conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regular...

Page 303: ...pears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply red...

Page 304: ...he proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 앫 The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification label also tells you about the fro...

Page 305: ...e the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on...

Page 306: ... the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear seating capacity Your vehicle is equipped with either placard Example A or placard Example B located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 304 Placard Example A 1 Seating capacity Placard Example B 1 Sea...

Page 307: ...mount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x150 650 lbs Step 5 왘 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capac...

Page 308: ...t Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 front 1 rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 ...

Page 309: ...GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle have the loaded vehicle including driver passengers and all cargo and if ap plicable trailer fully loaded weighed on a suitable commercial scale Trailer tongue load ...

Page 310: ... also consult the fuel filler flap for any additional information pertaining to special driving situations For more information see Important notes on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 310 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being...

Page 311: ...nal equipment Important notes on tire inflation pressure Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also increased while driving depending on the driving speed and the tire load If you will be driving your vehicle at high speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher where it is legal and conditions allow consult the placard on the inside of the fuel filler flap on how to adjust the cold tire inflati...

Page 312: ...east once a month Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than one mile 1 6 km If you check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are warm the vehicle has been driven for several miles or sitting less than three hours the reading will be approximately 4 psi 0 3 ...

Page 313: ...res Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being over heated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris pot...

Page 314: ...TIN 컄 page 318 3 Maximum tire load 컄 page 319 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure 컄 page 320 5 Manufacturer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 322 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 314 8 Load identification 컄 page 317 9 Tire name Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly in...

Page 315: ...compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tire width The tire width 1 컄 page 314 indicates the nominal tire width in mm Aspect ratio The aspect ratio 2 컄 page 314 is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 314 i...

Page 316: ...ee Load identification 컄 page 317 Warning G The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR 컄 page 323 of your vehi cle Otherwise tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and or seri ous personal injury to you or others Always replace rims and tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on the original part Warning G Do not overload the tires by e...

Page 317: ...pa bility is limited by the speed symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed f...

Page 318: ...into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 1 컄 page 317 No specification given absence of any text like in above example indicates a standard load SL tire XL or Extra Load designates an extra load or reinforced tire Light Load designates a light load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Index S...

Page 319: ...1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 컄 page 318 which denotes the tire meets require ments of the U S Department of Transpor tation Manufacturer s identification mark The manufacturer s identification mark 2 컄 page 318 denotes the tire manufactur...

Page 320: ...ximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating 컄 page 315 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 306 i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not ove...

Page 321: ...res is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires c...

Page 322: ...elative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to low est are AA A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled ...

Page 323: ... the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire ...

Page 324: ...e inch psi to 1 bar there are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maxi mum capac...

Page 325: ...are 100 kilopascals kPa to one bar Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditio...

Page 326: ...o easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identifica tion mark Tire size Tire type code and Date of manufacture Tire load rating Numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall Tire manufac turers also ...

Page 327: ...n of the tire 컄 page 303 In some cases such as when your vehicle is equipped with mixed size tires different tire dimension front vs rear tire rotation is not possible If applicable to your vehicle s tire configu ration tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer s recommended in tervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio If none i...

Page 328: ... Practical hints section 컄 page 373 and 컄 page 394 Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 80 lb ft 110 Nm Only use genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle s rims ...

Page 329: ...oad conditions prevail Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP in winter operation For safe handling make sure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating...

Page 330: ...le with all wheel tire combinations 앫 Snow chains should only be used on the rear wheels Follow the manufac turer s mounting instructions 앫 Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes Benz An autho rized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains ...

Page 331: ...nty The maintenance service indicator will notify you when your next maintenance service is due Starting approximately one month before your next maintenance service is due one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XX Days Service A in XX Miles Km A Service due now The type of maint...

Page 332: ...nal sounds when the message appears Any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service Calling up the maintenance service indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 The standard display of the control system appears 컄 page 128 왘 Press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel until the maintenance service indicator w...

Page 333: ...ce indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center correct it Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed Resetting the system without performing th...

Page 334: ...ing winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treat...

Page 335: ...g instructions Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every three to five months depending on climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should ...

Page 336: ...tion intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the width of the vehicle fold in ex terior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt a...

Page 337: ...eaning the wiper blades Other wise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove Sm...

Page 338: ...a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner Clean with soft bristle brush or use a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Seat belts The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Use only clear...

Page 339: ... a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning per forated leather as its underside should not become wet MB Tex upholstery Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and u...

Page 340: ...What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 341: ... ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the display 컄 page 353 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow the...

Page 342: ...thorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and ...

Page 343: ...by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal A loss of pressure has been detect ed in the fuel system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 C...

Page 344: ... the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire 왘 When driving off apply as little throttle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the accelerator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather ...

Page 345: ...ngine is started 왘 Fasten the driver s seat belt The telltale goes out 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving There is a malfunction in the restraint systems The air bags or emergency tensioning devices ETDs could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SR...

Page 346: ...assenger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 347 Warning G If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat do n...

Page 347: ...cts applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present 왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 349 Warning ...

Page 348: ...er messages of high priority and messages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 24 or button j k ÿ or è on the steering wheel These are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 132 Remember that clearing a message will only make the message dis appear Clearing a message will not cor rect the condition that caused the m...

Page 349: ...ence the messages are divided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 349 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 357 i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated as well as the multifunction display to come on Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in working ...

Page 350: ...cts on the seat or forces acting on the seat may make the system sense supplemental weight Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the following 왘 Make sure that there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat 왘 Make sure that no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present The system may recognize such suppl...

Page 351: ...tivated See Operator s Manual to appear If the message Front pass airbag activated See Operator s Manual remains on in the multi function display and or the 56 indicator lamp remains out even after performing the above corrective steps have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the message Front pass airbag activated See Operator s Manual re main...

Page 352: ... as soon as possi ble and check the following 왘 Do not lean on armrests or lift yourself up using handle over the door This may make the system sense that an occupant of a lesser weight than actually present is on the front passenger seat 왘 Re position yourself 왘 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest If performing any of the above corrective step...

Page 353: ...ction display and or the 56 indicator lamp re mains on even after performing the above corrective steps have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired Warning G If the message Front pass airbag deactivated See Operator s Manual remains on in the multifunction display and or ...

Page 354: ... during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS display is malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the s...

Page 355: ...n the voltage is above this value again the BAS is operational again malfunction Visit workshop The BAS has detected a malfunction and switched off 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The BAS or the BAS displ...

Page 356: ...ashes while driving and this message appears the electronic traction system has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes As soon as the brakes have cooled off the electronic traction system switches on again The self diagnosis has not been completed yet The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP available The display will clear after driving a short dis...

Page 357: ...tion 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident SRS Restraint system malfunction Drive to workshop The system is malfunctioning 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operatio...

Page 358: ...it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Charge battery The battery has insufficient voltage 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 48 Low voltage Switch off consumers ...

Page 359: ... authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with this message displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be ser...

Page 360: ...ning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Do not drive without sufficient amo...

Page 361: ...G Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle...

Page 362: ... in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge 컄 page 24 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Coolant Visit workshop The c...

Page 363: ...on as possible The displays for several systems have malfunctioned Some systems them selves may also have malfunctioned 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruis...

Page 364: ...no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 294 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 293 Engine oil level Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter 왘 Have oil siphoned or drained off Observe all legal requ...

Page 365: ...n approved oil specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution Engine oil level Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 294 and add oil as required 컄 page 293 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible leaks Oil sensor malfunction ...

Page 366: ... be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 288 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Y Hood open You are driving with the hood open 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 292 I Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Replace key Drive to workshop No addit...

Page 367: ... Brake lamp left The left brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Display malfunction Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp left The left front fog lamp is malfuncti...

Page 368: ...late lamp left The left license plate lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible License plate lamp right The right license plate lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Light sensor Drive to workshop The lamp sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps switch on automatically 왘 In the control system set lamp operation to manual 컄 page 133 왘 Switch on headlamps ...

Page 369: ...alfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Bi Xenon headlamp 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Parking lamp left front The left parking lamps are malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Parking lamp right front The right parking lamps are malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace th...

Page 370: ... left tail lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Taillamp right Substitute bulb on The right tail lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal left front The left front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal right front The right front ...

Page 371: ...ight mirror The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn signal left rear Substitute bulb on The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal right rear Su...

Page 372: ...gear oil level is too low There is a danger of steering gear damage 왘 Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low the steering power assistance could fail Much greater effort will then be needed to turn the steering wheel Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system Do not drive the vehicle Have t...

Page 373: ...roof with power tilt sliding panel open 왘 Close the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 컄 page 242 L Tele Aid malfunction Drive to workshop One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning 왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center t Function unavailable This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed an...

Page 374: ...ing strap 5 To loosen securing strap 왘 Loosen 5 the securing strap 4 왘 Remove first aid kit 3 Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit and air pump are stored in the wheel well below the trunk floor 1 Vehicle jack 2 Air pump 3 Alignment bolt 4 Wheel wrench 5 Towing eye bolt 6 Collapsible wheel chock 7 Wheel bolts under cover 8 Gloves i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least onc...

Page 375: ...o both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised Be certain th...

Page 376: ... the plate 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1 왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2 왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of the base plate 3 Spare wheel The spare wheel is located under the trunk floor Removing the spare wheel 왘 Lift trunk floor 1 Spare wheel 2 Storage tray with vehicle tool kit 3 Mounting screw for spare wheel cover for vehicle tools 왘 Turn the mounting screw 3 c...

Page 377: ... secure the spare wheel 왘 Install the trunk floor Spare wheel bolts 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for light alloy spare wheel rim size 4 1 2B x15 H2 For more information on model and spare wheel rim size see Technical data section 컄 page 422 i It may take a few minutes for the col lapsible tire to deflate completely Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting spare wheel rim size 4 1...

Page 378: ...2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of ar row 왘 Slide the mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driv er s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to position 1 The driver s door is unlocked i Unlocking the driver s door with the mechanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm sys...

Page 379: ...컄 page 251 왘 Remove cover 1 from the trim on the trunk lid 왘 Push release lever 2 all the way to the right The trunk lid unlocks 왘 Lift the trunk lid Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey opening the trunk from the inside using the emergency release le ver will trigger the anti theft alarm sys tem To c...

Page 380: ... door have moved down 왘 If necessary push them down manually Except for the driver s door the vehicle should now be locked 1 Locking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1 The driver s door is locked Fuel filler flap In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap you can open it manually War...

Page 381: ...sed 왘 Open the fuel filler flap from outside Manually unlocking the gear selector lever In the case of power failure the gear selec tor lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 왘 Slide out the swiveling cup holder 컄 page 256 1 Tool 왘 Insert a tool 1 e g flat blade screw driver into the opening 왘 Perform the following two steps simultaneously 왘 Press tool 1 forward in the direc tion of...

Page 382: ...starter switch 왘 Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade screw driver 왘 Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction of arrow 왘 Lower the rear of cover and remove 왘 Remove the cover 왘 Take the crank 3 out of the Operator s Manual pouch 왘 Insert crank 3 through hole 왘 Turn crank 3 clockwise to 앫 slide roof closed 앫 raise roof at the rear 왘 Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to 앫 slide roof open 앫 lower roof at the ...

Page 383: ...onment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Warning G Keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately i When inserting the batteries make sure they are clean and free of lint i When changing batteries always replace both ...

Page 384: ...d push grey slide Battery compartment 2 is unlatched 왘 Pull the battery compartment 2 out of the key housing in direction of arrow 왘 Remove the batteries 3 Battery 4 Contact spring 왘 Using a lint free cloth insert new batteries 3 under contact spring 4 with the plus side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment into the housing until it locks in place 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey ...

Page 385: ...Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a dis tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when lamps malfuncti...

Page 386: ...amp Do not replace the Xenon bulbs yourself See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W Lamp Type 4 Halogen headlamps High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamps High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W Parking and standing lamps W 5 W 5 Fog lamp Front fog lamp with cornering fog lamp HB4 51 W H7 55 W 6 Side marker lamp W 5 W Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 License plate lamps C ...

Page 387: ... front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp do the following first 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 110 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 291 except for side marker lamps Halogen headlamps Left headlamp mirror image of right headlamp 1 Housing cover for low beam headlamp 2 Housing cover for high beam head lamp parking and standing lamp Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets...

Page 388: ...b so that its socket locates in the recess of bulb holder 4 and is level to it 왘 Reinsert bulb holder 4 with the bulb in the lamp and turn clockwise 왘 Align housing cover 1 and turn it clockwise High beam bulb 왘 Turn housing cover 2 counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Turn bulb holder 5 with the bulb coun terclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 5 왘 Insert the new ...

Page 389: ... and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn housing cover 2 counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6 왘 Press the new bulb into bulb socket 6 왘 Press bulb socket 6 back into the lamp 왘 Align housing cover 2 and turn it clockwise Bi Xenon headlamps Warning G Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi Xenon headlamp Because of high voltage in Bi Xenon l...

Page 390: ...the bulb coun terclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 4 왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of bulb holder 4 and is level to it 왘 Reinsert bulb holder 4 with the bulb in the lamp and turn clockwise 왘 Align housing cover 2 and turn it clockwise Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it...

Page 391: ...the front end first 왘 Turn the bulb socket with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket 왘 Insert the new bulb into the bulb sock et 왘 Place the bulb socket back into the lamp and turn it clockwise 왘 To reinstall the lamp set the rear end in the bumper and let the front end en gage Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear la...

Page 392: ... side tail parking and standing lamp 왘 Reinstall the bulb carrier Let tabs 3 engage 왘 Reinstall trim panel 2 왘 Turn latches 1 counterclockwise Side marker lamp The bulb socket for the side marker lamp bulb is located between the bulb carrier and the vehicle s body 왘 Open the trunk lid 왘 Turn latches 1 on respective trim panel 2 clockwise 왘 Fold trim panel 2 to the side 왘 Pull bulb socket 4 with th...

Page 393: ...ctical hints Replacing bulbs License plate lamp 1 Screw 왘 Loosen both screws 1 of the respec tive side 왘 Remove the license plate lamp 왘 Replace the bulb 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp 왘 Retighten screws 1 ...

Page 394: ... reasons remove SmartKey from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Never open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Hold onto the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass witho...

Page 395: ...he vehicle as described 컄 page 394 왘 Take the wheel wrench and the jack out of wheel well below the trunk floor 컄 page 373 왘 Take the spare wheel out of the trunk 컄 page 375 Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The...

Page 396: ... be changed loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts approximately one full turn with wrench Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands an...

Page 397: ...in 3 cm from the ground Never start engine while vehi cle is raised Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and remove 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with the align ment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit 왘 Remove the remaining bolts 왘 Remove the wheel Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenan...

Page 398: ... physical damage to the vehicle To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be re paired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call...

Page 399: ... equipment Mercedes Benz wheel bolts Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve hicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack Warning G Inflate spare wheel with collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle Warning G Observe instructions on air pump labe...

Page 400: ...왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 왘 If the tire pressure is above 36 psi 2 5 bar release excess tire pressure using the vent screw 왘 Detach the electric air pump 왘 Store the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and place the air pump back in the trunk Do not operate the electric air pump longer than six minutes without inter...

Page 401: ...m Before storing the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position 컄 page 374 왘 Store the jack the damaged wheel and the other vehicle tools in the wheel well below the trunk floor 컄 page 375 Warning G Inflate spare wheel with collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle War...

Page 402: ...mediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Never loosen or detach battery termi nal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch Otherwise the alternator and other ele...

Page 403: ...nal 1 왘 Remove cover 2 from the positive terminal 왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the battery 왘 Remove the screw nuts securing the battery 왘 Remove the battery bracket 왘 Take out the battery Charging and reinstalling battery 왘 Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer 왘 Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previously described steps ...

Page 404: ...rg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available permitting the charging of the bat tery in its installed position Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center for information and availability Charge battery in accordance with th...

Page 405: ...starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and very explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smokin...

Page 406: ...battery with the jumper ca bles Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first 왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed 왘 Connect negative terminal 3 of the charged battery with negative under hood terminal 4 in front of the dis charged battery with the jumper cables Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle Now you can turn on th...

Page 407: ...oads will damage radiator and supports To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 87 and deactivate the auto matic central locking 컄 page 148 Vehicles with automatic transmission Do not tow start the vehicle If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switc...

Page 408: ...uately con trol the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock re move SmartKey from starter switch and re insert i To signal turns while being t...

Page 409: ... well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 87 To prevent the vehicle doors from lock ing deactivate the automatic central locking 컄 page 148 Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow ing eye bolt Never attach tow cable tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis frame or suspens...

Page 410: ...emove cover 왘 Press mark on cover 1 or 2 in direc tion of arrow 왘 Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the wheel well below the trunk floor 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench To reinstall cover 왘 Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place ...

Page 411: ...in the main fuse box in the passenger compartment 컄 page 411 The amperages of the fuses are also given there Spare fuses Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit in the spare wheel well 컄 page 373 Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is found in the fuse box cover in the trunk 컄 page 412 Warning G Only use fuses approved for Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question Ot...

Page 412: ...partment The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side 1 Cover 2 Screws 3 Retainer Removing cover 왘 Twist screws 2 90 counterclock wise 왘 Lift the rear of cover 1 왘 Slide out retainer 3 and remove cover 1 by pulling towards front Opening fuse box 4 Fuse box cover 5 Clamps 왘 With a dry cloth remove any moisture from the fuse box 왘 Release clamps 5 왘 Remove fuse box cover 4 ...

Page 413: ...box in trunk The fuse box is located in the trunk behind the left hand trim panel 1 Handles 2 Trim panel Opening 왘 Turn handles 1 clockwise 왘 Remove trim panel 2 3 Fuse extractor 4 Fuse box cover 5 Fuse box 왘 Remove fuse box cover 4 Closing 왘 Insert fuse box cover 4 왘 Insert trim panel 2 왘 Turn handles 1 counterclockwise ...

Page 414: ...413 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 415: ...e More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufac tured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be installed The use of non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercede...

Page 416: ...ranties 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Cen ter Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you lose...

Page 417: ... Vacuum line routing diagram label 4 Engine number engraved on engine 5 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards i When ordering parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Page 418: ... steering pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Supercharger 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator C 320 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley ...

Page 419: ...linders 4 6 Bore 3 23 in 82 00 mm 3 54 in 89 90 mm Stroke 3 35 in 85 00 mm 3 3 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 109 6 cu in 1796 cm3 195 2 cu in 3199 cm3 Compression ratio 8 5 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 189 hp 5800 rpm2 141 kW 5800 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 215 hp 5700 rpm2 160 kW 5700 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 192 lb ft 3500 rpm ...

Page 420: ...dy or axle parts This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver s door B pillar Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds 컄 page 310 or for vehicle loads less than...

Page 421: ...ires Model C 230 Kompressor standard in Canada Canada only Rims light alloy 7 J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1 22 in 31 mm Summer tires radial ply tires All season tires radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91H M S Winter tires radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91H M S ...

Page 422: ...a Evolution Package C 320 Evolution Package Front axle Rims light alloy 7 1 2 J x 17 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 225 45 R17 91W Rear axle Rims light alloy 8 1 2 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 34 in 34 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 40 R17 91W1 1 Must not be used with snow chains ...

Page 423: ...ta Rims and Tires Spare wheel C 230 Kompressor C 320 Rim light alloy 4 5 B x 15 H2 4 5 B x 16 H2 Wheel offset 0 47 in 12 mm 0 47 in 12 mm Collapsible Tire 165 15 89P1 165 70 16 92P1 1 Must not be used with snow chains ...

Page 424: ... 320 Generator alternator 14 V 120 A 14 V 120 A Starter motor 12 V 1 1 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12V 100 Ah 12V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 6 MPP 332 Bosch F 8 DPP332 NGK PFR 5 R 11 Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening torque 18 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm ...

Page 425: ...ions Model C 230 Kompressor C 320 Overall vehicle length 171 2 in 4348 mm Overall vehicle width 68 0 in 1728 mm Overall vehicle height 55 4 in 1406 mm Wheelbase 106 9 in 2715 mm Track front 59 2 in 1505 mm Track rear 58 1 in 1476 mm ...

Page 426: ...425 Technical data Weights 왔 Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Page 427: ...oil filter C 230 Kompressor C 320 5 8 US qt 5 5 l 7 9 US qt 7 5 l approved engine oils Automatic transmission 8 5 US qt 8 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual transmission 1 3 US qt 1 2 l MB Manual Transmission Oil Rear axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Power steering approx 1 1 US qt 1 0 l MB Power Steering Fluid Pentosin CHF 11S Front wheel hubs approx 2 1 oz 60 g each High ...

Page 428: ...flap Alternative fuel Ethanol fuel E85 Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer 3 2 US qt 3 0 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 6 4 US qt 6 0 l 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially av...

Page 429: ...ehicles recom mendations for scheduled oil changes Failure to do so will result in engine dam age not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil They may damage the engine Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant R 134a HFC refrig...

Page 430: ...ll other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gaso line must be used If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used follow these precautions 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible 앫 Avo...

Page 431: ...In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives Mercedes Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes Benz vehicles Refer to Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet for a listing of approved product s Follow directions on product label Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel This only ...

Page 432: ...ndations are supposed to prevent any difficulties when starting and operating the engine which otherwise may be experienced before the engine has fully adapted to the different fuel If in spite of these recommendations the engine does not perform properly adding more gasoline at least 3 gallons 12 liters to the fuel may improve the engine behavior Cold weather performance It is possible that start...

Page 433: ...system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately 22 F 30 C and corro sion protection If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 22 F 30 C the boiling point of the cool ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266 F 130 C The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corro sion protection and increase boil o...

Page 434: ...l drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality con sult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi num parts The use of aluminum compo nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts Failure to use such anticorro sio...

Page 435: ...ical data Fuels coolants lubricants etc Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C C 230 Kompressor 3 0 US qt 2 8 l 3 3 US qt 3 1 l C 320 3 4 US qt 3 2 l 3 8 US qt 3 6 l ...

Page 436: ...ally available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze depending onambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 앫 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 liters water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available...

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Page 438: ...oduce low beam and high beam CAC Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz customer service cen ter which can help you with any ques tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break down CAN system Controller Area Network Data bus network serving to control ve hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping Cockpit All instruments switches buttons and indicator warn...

Page 439: ...coming thin or the lower the temperature it can tol erate without becoming viscous the better the viscosity ESP Electronic Stability Program Improves vehicle handling and direc tional stability ETD Emergency Tensioning Device Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys tem s threshold to tighten the seat belts SRS FSS Canada vehicles Flexible Service System Mainte...

Page 440: ...cked Pushing the lock button down on an individual door from inside will lock that door Maintenance System U S vehicles Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte nance service is due The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service and calls for the next maint...

Page 441: ...Collective term designating all compo nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles includ ing 앫 engine 앫 clutch torque converter 앫 transmission 앫 transfer case 앫 drive shaft 앫 differential 앫 axle shafts axles Production options weight 컄 page 324 Program mode selector switch Used to switch the automatic transmis sion between standard operation S and winter operation C PSI Pou...

Page 442: ...y completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain tance call The Tele Aid system is operational pro vided that the vehicle s battery is charged properly connected not dam aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available Tightening torque Force times lever arm e g a lug wrench with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened TIN Tire Identification Number 컄 page 325 Tire load...

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Page 444: ... Rear fog lamp 113 Rear window defroster 170 Residual heat 193 Seat heating 106 Tow away alarm 88 Windshield wipers 53 Adding Coolant 296 297 Engine oil 294 Headlamp cleaning fluid 299 Windshield washer fluid 299 Additional turn signals 385 Adjustable air vents rear passenger compartment 194 Climate control 180 Adjusting 35 Air distribution 186 Climate control 176 Air volume 187 Climate control 17...

Page 445: ... 177 Deactivating 190 Climate control 178 Air vents rear passenger compartment Adjustable 194 Climate control 180 Air volume Adjusting 187 Climate control 176 Alarm Audible 80 87 88 Canceling 87 88 Visual 86 Alarm system Anti theft 86 Alignment bolt 396 Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 437 Anticorrosion antifreeze 433 Antiglare Automatic 168 Manual 167 Antilock brake system ABS 437 Anti theft alarm...

Page 446: ...lector switch 164 Automatic time change summer winter 141 Automatic transmission 159 296 Accelerator position 165 Automatic shift program 164 Comfort program mode 164 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 166 Fluid level 296 Gear ranges 161 Gear selector lever 159 Gear selector lever position 159 162 Gear shifting malfunctions 166 Kickdown 165 Manual shifting 160 One touch gearshifting 160 Program mo...

Page 447: ...mps 385 Button Audio system 198 C CAC Customer Assistance Center 437 Calling up Range distance to empty 152 Service indicator 331 CAN system 437 Capacities Fuels coolants lubricants etc 426 Cargo compartment Lighting 118 Tie down rings 253 Cargo tie down rings 253 Catalytic converter 285 CD changer 213 CD changer operation 215 CD player Operating 131 CD operation 213 Center console 27 Front passen...

Page 448: ...indows 336 Windshield 54 Wiper blades 336 Wood trims 338 Cleaning tires 302 Climate control 172 Adjusting air distribution and volume 176 Defogging windshield 176 Defrosting 177 Rear window defroster 170 Setting the temperature 175 Clock 25 139 Closing Ashtray center console 258 Cup holder 257 Glove box 254 Hood 292 Luggage compartment 95 Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel in an emergency...

Page 449: ...vating easy entry exit feature 148 Setting key dependency 149 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 150 Coolant 296 359 432 Adding 296 297 Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity 432 Capacities 426 Checking level 296 359 Messages in display 359 361 Refilling 296 Temperature 286 360 Temperature gauge 25 120 Coolant level Checking 290 296 359 Cornering fog lamps 114 Switching off 115 Swit...

Page 450: ...ing 188 Climate control 177 Delayed shut off Exterior lamps 146 Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing A number telephone 154 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 55 With starting 49 Digital speedometer 129 Direction of rotation tires 303 Discharged battery Jump starting 404 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 402 Display Messages in display 362 Display elements Audio system 196 D...

Page 451: ...tem 262 Emergency calls 911 234 Initiating an emergency call 264 With Tele Aid 263 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 166 Emergency operations Closing panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 381 Locking the vehicle 379 Opening panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 381 Releasing trunk lid from inside 96 Remote door unlock 268 Unlocking the Trunk lid 378 Unlocking the vehicle 377 Emergency...

Page 452: ... Cruise control 249 First aid kit 373 Flat tire 394 Inflating the spare tire 398 Lowering the vehicle 400 Mounting the spare wheel 394 Preparing the vehicle 394 Spare wheel 375 Tighten wheel bolts 400 Flexible fuel vehicles 431 At the gas station 288 Switching fuels 431 Flexible Service System Canada vehicles 330 438 Fog lamp rear Message in display 368 Switching on 113 Fog lamps front Messages in...

Page 453: ...icants etc Capacities 426 Functions control system 124 127 Resetting 135 Fuse box 411 In trunk 412 Fuse chart 410 Fuse extractor 410 412 Fuses 410 Aid for changing 410 Fuse box in engine compartment 411 Fuse box in passenger compartment 411 Fuse box in trunk 412 Fuse chart 410 Fuse extractor 410 412 G Garage door opener 29 269 Gasoline Gasoline additives 430 Gasoline see Fuel 289 GAWR 323 Gear ran...

Page 454: ...itching off 57 Switching on 51 Washer fluid 435 Washer system 435 Headliner Cleaning 337 Heated seats 106 Height adjustment Head restraints 37 38 Rear seat head restraints 103 Seat belts 46 High beam flasher 114 High beam headlamps Messages in display 367 Replacing bulbs 385 387 Bi Xenon type 389 Switching on 114 High mounted brake lamp 385 Hood 291 Closing 292 Message in display 365 Opening 291 H...

Page 455: ...33 Key mechanical 377 Key SmartKey Battery check lamp 92 Checking the batteries 93 Factory setting 92 Global locking 92 Global unlocking 92 Loss of 94 Messages in display 365 Positions in starter switch 33 Remote control 90 Restoring to factory setting 93 Selective setting 92 Starting the engine 48 49 Unlocking with 32 Kickdown 165 439 Kilometers miles in speedometer 137 Kilopascal 324 Km h or mph...

Page 456: ...5 Manual headlamp mode 111 Night security illumination 112 Parking lamps 110 Rear fog lamp 113 Settings control system 144 Limiting the gear range 161 Limp Home Mode 166 Loading 250 Cargo tie down rings 253 Instructions 252 Roof rack 250 Split rear bench seat 250 Loading terminology 323 Loading the vehicle 303 Locator lighting 112 Setting 145 Lock buttons 439 Locking 56 90 Automatic while driving ...

Page 457: ...ht 36 Front seat head restraints 102 Seat fore and aft adjustment 36 Manual transmission 157 Shifting into reverse 158 Starting with 48 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 188 Maximum load rating 324 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324 Maximum tire inflation pressure 324 MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 338 Mechanical key 377 Memory function 107 439 Recalling positions from memory 108 Storing exterior rear view mirro...

Page 458: ...356 SRS 356 Steering gear oil level 371 Tele Aid 372 Telephone 372 Trunk lid 372 Windshield washer fluid 372 Multifunction steering wheel 26 124 440 Buttons 124 N Navigation system Operating 131 See separate COMAND operating in structions Night security illumination 112 Setting 146 Normal occupant weight 324 O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 324 Occupant safety 60 Air ...

Page 459: ...e operating in structions Navigation system 131 Radio 130 Radio transmitters 284 Satellite radio 130 Telephone 153 195 220 Operating safety Audio system 195 Operator s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 335 Outside temperature 129 Outside temperature indicator 121 Overdue maintenance service 331 Overhead control panel 29 Overspeed range 440 P Paintwork 334 Panic alarm Panic button on SmartKey 80 Panora...

Page 460: ...backrest tilt 38 Adjusting head restraint height 38 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38 Adjusting seat height 38 Memory function 107 Removing installing front head restraints 103 Seat fore and aft adjustment 38 Power train 440 Power washer 334 Power windows 237 Side windows 237 Synchronizing 240 Practical hints First aid kit 373 Fuses 410 Lamp in center console 345 Lamps in instrument cluster 340 Spare...

Page 461: ...activating 170 Recommended tire inflation pressure 325 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 403 Refilling Coolant 296 Headlamp cleaning system 299 Refrigerant Air conditioner 428 Refuelling 288 Regular checks 290 Reinstalling vehicle battery 402 Remote control SmartKey 90 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 268 Removing Spare wheel 375 Vehicle battery 402 Wheel 396 Wiper blades 393 Replacing Backup lamp bulb...

Page 462: ...12 General information 208 Manual channel input 210 Storing of station 212 Seat belt Force limiter 69 Seat belt force limiter 69 Seat belt outlet height adjustment 46 Seat belts 66 Cleaning 337 Fastening 44 Height adjustment 46 Proper use of 47 68 Safety guidelines 64 Warning lamp 344 Seat heating Switching off 106 Switching on 106 Seating capacity 305 Seats 100 Adjusting 35 Easy entry exit featur...

Page 463: ...osition for exterior rear view mirror 150 Resetting all control system 133 Resetting in the submenu 135 Selective SmartKey 92 149 Speed in cruise control 249 Speedometer display mode 137 Temperature interior 185 Climate control 175 Temperature indicator 137 Time display mode Clock 141 Units Speedometer 137 Temperature 137 Settings menu Functions in 133 Individual vehicle settings 133 Submenus 134 ...

Page 464: ...Indicator lamp 344 Message in display 356 Standing lamps 110 Replacing bulbs 385 388 390 Standing water Driving instructions 284 Starter switch 23 33 Positions 33 Starting difficulties 49 Starting position 33 Starting the engine 48 Station satellite radio Selecting 210 Steering column Height adjustment 41 42 Length adjustment 41 42 Steering gear oil Message in display 371 Steering wheel Adjusting ...

Page 465: ...rnering fog lamps 115 ESP 85 Front fog lamps 113 Hazard warning flasher 116 Headlamps 51 High beams 114 Rear fog lamp 113 Seat heating 106 Windshield wipers 53 Synchronizing Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 246 Power windows 240 T Tachometer 25 121 Displaying gear range 161 Overspeed range 121 Tail lamps Cleaning 335 Replacing bulbs 385 390 Tar stains 334 Technical data Air conditioner ...

Page 466: ...t Head restraint 37 39 Time Setting hours 139 Setting minutes 140 Time display Setting 141 TIN 325 Tire Vehicle maximum load on 326 Tire and Loading Information 304 Tire and loading terminology 323 Tire care and maintenance 301 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking 290 309 311 Tire inspection 301 Tire load rating 325 Tire ply composition and material used 325 Tire spe...

Page 467: ...rn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 385 Turn signals 52 Additional in mirrors 385 Cleaning lenses 335 Front bulbs 385 388 389 Rear bulbs 385 391 Turning off Engine 58 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 326 Units Setting speedometer units 137 Setting temperature units 137 Unlocking 32 90 Centrally from inside 98 Driver s door in an emergency 377 Fuel filler flap 288 Global 92 In an emergency 377 ...

Page 468: ...ry 338 Light alloy wheels 336 MB Tex upholstery 338 Ornamental moldings 335 Paintwork 334 Plastic and rubber parts 338 Power washer 334 Seat belts 337 side markers 335 Steering wheel 337 Tail lamps 335 Tar stains 334 Turn signals 335 Upholstery 338 Vehicle washing 335 Window cleaning 336 Wiper blades 336 Wood trims 338 Vehicle jack 374 Vehicle lighting Checking 290 Vehicle loading terminology 323 ...

Page 469: ...5 Windshield washer fluid 435 Checking 290 Message in display 372 Mixing ratio 435 Refilling 299 Wiping with 54 Windshield washer system 435 Windshield wipers 53 Fast wiper speed 53 Intermittent wiping 54 Replacing wiper blades 393 Single wipe 54 Switching on 53 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 54 Winter driving 328 Block heater 329 Snow chains 329 Tires 328 Winter driving instructions 283 Wint...

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Page 472: ...benz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Re printing translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 2915 31 Press time June 17 2004 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely caref...

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Page 474: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual C Class Sport Coupe Order No 6515 0146 13 Part No 203 584 22 71 USA Edition B 2005 Ê4Ct6gbË 2035842271 Operator s Manual C Class Sport Coupe ...

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