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Flexible Service System (FSS) 238, 32 8
Fog lamp, rear 98, 2 81
Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 280

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281
Switching on 98

Front airbags 61
Front lamps

Bi-Xenon type 283
Halogen-type 282
Messages in display 264–2 67
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 96

Front seat backrest

Folding backrest back 36
Folding backrest forward 35

Front seat head restraints

Installing 90
Manual seat 90
Power seat* 90
Removing 90

Front seats

Heater 91

FSS (Flexible Service System) 238, 3 28

Fuel 225

Additives 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 250
Gasoline additives 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 225, 31 8,

320

Requirements 320
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 317

Fuel additives 321
Fuel consumption statistics

After start 125
Since last reset 125

Fuel filler flap 224

Locking 224
Opening 277
Unlocking 224

Fuel requirements 320
Fuel reserve tank

Message in display 263

Fuel tank

Capacity 318
Filler flap 224

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 317

Functions (control system) 106, 1 09

Resetting 115

Fuse box 303
Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304
Fuses 303

Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 304
Fuse box in engine compartment 303
Fuse box in passenger compartment

303

Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304

Garage door opener 26, 2 09

Erasing in remote control 212
Integrated remote control 210
Rolling code programming 211

Gasoline see Fuel 225

Gasoline additives 321

Gear range 328

Automatic transmission 134
Limiting 134
Shifting into optimal 133

Gear range limit

Canceling 133

Summary of Contents for 2003 C-Class Coupe

Page 1: ...C 230 Kompressor C 320 ...

Page 2: ...afety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time 앫 Please read this manual carefully be fore putting it aside 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 caut...

Page 3: ...Multifunction steering wheel 24 Center console 25 Overhead control panel 26 Door control panel 27 Getting started 29 Unlocking 30 Unlocking with the SmartKey 30 Adjusting 32 Seats 32 Steering wheel 37 Mirrors 39 Driving 41 Fastening the seat belt 41 Starting the engine 44 Switching on headlamps 47 Turn signals and high beam 47 Windshield wipers 48 Problems while driving 50 Parking and locking 51 P...

Page 4: ...ction steering wheel 106 Menus 108 Standard display menu 110 AUDIO menu 110 NAV menu 112 Malfunction memory menu 112 Settings menu 114 Trip computer menu 125 TEL menu 126 Manual transmission 130 Shifting into reverse 131 Automatic transmission 132 One touch gearshifting 133 Gear ranges 134 Gear selector lever position 135 Program mode selector switch 136 Accelerator position 137 Emergency operatio...

Page 5: ...uise control 189 Loading 192 Roof rack 192 Luggage cover 192 Split folding rear bench seat 192 Loading instructions 194 Useful features 195 Interior storage spaces 195 Ashtrays 198 Cigarette lighter 199 Telephone 200 Tele Aid 201 Garage door opener 209 Operation 213 The first 1000 miles 1500km 214 Driving instructions 215 Drive sensibly save fuel 215 Drinking and driving 215 Pedals 215 Power assis...

Page 6: ...72 Unlocking locking in an emergency 274 Unlocking the vehicle 274 Locking the vehicle 275 Changing batteries 276 Fuel filler flap 277 Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever 277 Opening closing in an emergency 278 Panorama sliding pop up roof 278 Replacing bulbs 280 Bulbs 280 Replacing bulbs for front lamps 282 Side marker lamp bulb 285 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 285 Replacing wipe...

Page 7: ...C 320 309 Engine 310 Rims and Tires 311 Same size tires 311 Mixed size tires 312 Spare wheel 313 Electrical system 314 Main Dimensions 315 Weights 316 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 317 Capacities 317 Engine oils 319 Engine oil additives 319 Air conditioning refrigerant 319 Brake fluid 319 Premium unleaded gasoline 320 Fuel requirements 320 Gasoline additives 321 Coolants 321 Windshield and headlam...

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Page 9: ...ent 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 Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap p...

Page 10: ...hat we reserve 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 equipmen...

Page 11: ...med for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 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 sub...

Page 12: ...a year For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your glove box 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 MER Cedes or Customer Ser vice in Cana...

Page 13: ...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 your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or write to In the USA Mercedes Benz USA LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale ...

Page 14: ...d in your 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 w...

Page 15: ...ple step 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 cross reference term defini tions Display Words appearing in the multi function display are printed in the type shown here Warning G Warning noti...

Page 16: ...ause them to cease functioning Because the vehicle s electronic components are in terconnected any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys tems Electronic system malfunctions could seri ously impair the operating safety of your ve hicle Ensure that any repairs or modifications to electronic components are carried out by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Other improper work ...

Page 17: ...nter 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 Cana...

Page 18: ...ay Traffic Safety 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 eithe...

Page 19: ...19 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel ...

Page 20: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit ...

Page 21: ...ol system see separate op erating instructions 8 Overhead control panel 26 9 Glove box lid release 195 Item Page 10 Glove box lid 195 11 Center console 25 12 Starter switch 31 13 Steering wheel adjustment handle manual 38 14 Hood lock release 226 15 Parking brake pedal 46 16 Power window switches 182 17 Steering wheel adjustment stalk electrical 38 18 Parking brake release 46 19 Door control panel...

Page 22: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster ...

Page 23: ...mp K Right turn signal in dicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program ESP warning lamp 246 A High beam head lamp indicator 99 E Indicator lamp with out function1 1 The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 DTR Indicator lamp with out function1 Item Page 4 Multifunction display with Trip odometer 103 Main odometer Outside temperature dis play 1...

Page 24: ... Operating control sys tem 106 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down to decrease æ up to increase 3 Telephone Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems Press but ton è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display ...

Page 25: ...m system in dicator lamp 78 Tow away alarm switch 79 6 Seat heater passenger side 91 7 Indicator lamp 7 67 8 Audio system or 159 COMAND see separate operating instructions Item Page 9 Climate control 142 10 Ashtray 198 11 Storage compartment 196 12 Armrest 197 13 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 136 14 Gearshift lever for manual transmission Selector lever for automat ic transmissi...

Page 26: ... roof 186 3 Right reading lamp on off 101 4 Interior lighting control 100 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see separate operating instruc tions 200 6 Rear view mirror 39 138 7 Garage door opener 209 8 Left reading lamp on off 101 9 Tele Aid emergency call system button 204 ...

Page 27: ... Door control panel Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 85 2 Memory function for stor ing seat mirror and steer ing wheel settings 93 3 Seat adjustment 32 4 Switches for opening clos ing front door windows 182 ...

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Page 29: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Page 30: ... help you with further in formation The corresponding page refer ences are at the end of each segment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button 컄 page 72 왘 Press unlock button 2 Œ on the key All turn signal lamps blink once The locking knobs in the doors move up 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in the starter switch i...

Page 31: ... the vehicle or with access to an un locked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury 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 key is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the s...

Page 32: ...eing ad justed Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your ve hicle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Children 12 yea...

Page 33: ... are lightly sup ported Seat height 왘 Pull handle 3 up to raise seat cushion Push handle 3 down to lower seat cushion Backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 4 forward or back ward Head restraint height A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint i When mov...

Page 34: ...stment switches are located in each front door 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4 Adjust to a comfortable seating posi tion that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The position should be as far to the rear as...

Page 35: ...restraint cushion More information can be found in the Controls in detail section 컄 page 89 Folding the front seat backrest forward 1 Release lever Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed t...

Page 36: ...ary pull the head restraint out while tilting the seat back More information can be found in the Controls in detail section 컄 page 89 Rear seat head restraints 1 Lock button i Vehicles with power seat The head restraints will automatically move down i Vehicles with power seat The head restraint returns to its previous posi tions Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restrain...

Page 37: ...aints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control...

Page 38: ...nce again locked into position Steering wheel adjustment electrical 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or 왘 Open the driver s door The switch is located on the steering col umn lower left 1 Steering column lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column height Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column If the warning message STEERING WHEEL ADJUST LOCK is...

Page 39: ...re driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi tions Inside rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view mirror More information can be found in the Controls in detail section 컄 page 138 i With the memory function 컄 page 93 you can store settings for the steering wheel together with set tings for the exterior rear view mirrors and seat positions Warning G In the c...

Page 40: ... view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your in side rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state by applying plenty of water i With the memory f...

Page 41: ...le 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 airbags can only protect as ex pected if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 56 Warning G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child...

Page 42: ...in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re straint when the wearer is in an upright po sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Be sure everyone riding in...

Page 43: ...rd Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm For this purpose you can adjust the height of the belt outlet 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen 앫 Place the ...

Page 44: ... or in the seat adjustment mechanism This could damage the belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effective ness of the belts Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inh...

Page 45: ...e 31 왘 Depress the brake pedal The selector lever lock is released For information on turning off the engine with the key see Turning off the engine 컄 page 52 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described carry out the following steps 왘 Turn key in starter to position 0 and re peat starting procedure Remember that extended starting at tempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump sta...

Page 46: ...to reach its operating temperature earlier Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve hicle 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 You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when condit...

Page 47: ...r down 2 Warning G Vehicles with automatic transmission It is dangerous to shift the 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 in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or some thing Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when yo...

Page 48: ...ering column Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de sired position depending on the inten sity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal minor directional changes move combination switch...

Page 49: ...vehi cle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will operate in presence of water sprayed on the windshield and wipers may be damaged as a result The switch should not be left in inter mittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the en gine is started Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass when wiping occurs on a d...

Page 50: ...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 229 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 51: ...em In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehi cle 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...

Page 52: ...rking brake and or move the gear selector lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dan gerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not prevent your vehi cle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addit...

Page 53: ...in detail section 컄 page 82 i Vehicles with automatic transmission The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P 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 possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when c...

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Page 55: ...55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 56: ...rning lamp goes out shortly after you start the engine This shows that the restraint systems are operational A malfunction in the system has been de tected if the 1 warning lamp 앫 fails to extinguish after approximately 4 seconds 앫 does not come on at all 앫 comes on after the engine was started or while driving For safety reasons we strongly recom mend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Ce...

Page 57: ...njuries and fatalities The activation of the SRS temporarily releas es a small amount of dust from the airbags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle The dust might cause some tempo rary breathing difficulty for people with asth ma or other breathing trouble To avoid this you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so...

Page 58: ...n a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deacti vate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens seri ous or fatal injury will result Failure to follow these instructions can re sult in severe injuries...

Page 59: ...ead protec tion window curtain airbags impacts which exceed preset thresholds Only during these types of impacts if of sufficient severity to meet the deploy ment thresholds will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passenger should al ways wear their seat belts Otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to pro vide their supplemental protection In cases of other frontal imp...

Page 60: ...t pass belts over sharp edges They could tear 앫 Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts 앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door These items may turn into projec tiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain airbag is deployed 앫 An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag ha...

Page 61: ...lts The front passenger airbag will only be de ployed if 앫 the front passenger seat is occupied 앫 the 7 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit 컄 page 67 1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag Side impact airbags window curtain airbags The side impact airbags and window cur tain airbags are deployed 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold 앫 i...

Page 62: ...is found in the Getting started section 컄 page 41 i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re straint systems for infants and chil dren see Children in the vehicle 컄 page 65 Warning G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women Failure to wear and pr...

Page 63: ... been ap proved by Mercedes Benz Do not make any modifications to the seat belts This can lead to unintended activation or to failure Have all work carried out only by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec tion as that could result in serious inju ries ...

Page 64: ...belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could se verely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen 앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdo men If the belt is positioned across your abdomen...

Page 65: ...retractors for secure fastening of child restraints To fasten a child restraint follow child re straint instructions for mounting Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract During the 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 deact...

Page 66: ...on manual provided with the restraint When using any infant or child restraint system be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabyS...

Page 67: ...ts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs un til they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is no...

Page 68: ...are not BabySmartTM compatible Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat e g pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation sys tem The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident instead of protecting the child Follow the manufacturer s instr...

Page 69: ...restraint and top of seat back Make sure that the tether strap is not twisted 왘 Fold backrest back until it locks in place Warning G Do not place powered on laptops cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat Signals from such de vices may interfere with the BabySmartTM system Such signal interference may cause the 7 indicator lamp not to come on during self test or be cont...

Page 70: ...e folded back between the seat cushion and the backrest 왘 Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold forward until they lock in place 왘 Install child seat according to the man ufacturer s instructions To fold mounts back 왘 Press down button 2 on each anchor and return anchor to its catch i For safety make sure that the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch as illustrated i The child sea...

Page 71: ...perly 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 instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1 An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to your child Damaged or impact damag...

Page 72: ...icles equipped with an anti theft alarm system have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 1 i For operation in the USA only This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 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 u...

Page 73: ...BS namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle On slippery road surfaces the ABS will re spond even with light brake pressure The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and func tions as a reminder to take extra care while driving i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS ESP is only achieved with winter tires M S tires or snow chains as...

Page 74: ... the wheels from locking When you release the brake pedal the brakes function again as normal The BAS is then deactivated More information can be found in the Practical hints section 컄 page 254 Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and ti...

Page 75: ...s from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following an other vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a BAS equipped ve...

Page 76: ...laning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP 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 Because of the ESP s automatic opera tion the engine must be shut off key in starter switch position 0 or 1 when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake...

Page 77: ...d ESP always operates when you are brak ing even when it has been deactivated Switching on the ESP 왘 Press lower half 2 of the switch The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out You are now again in normal driving mode Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Lim...

Page 78: ...er locking the vehicle with the SmartKey The turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated The in dicator lamp in the switch for the tow away alarm will blink after approximately 10 sec onds when the alarm system is completely armed 컄 page 80 i In case the engine cannot be started yet the vehicle s battery is charged the system is not operational Contact an aut...

Page 79: ...he vehicle Arming tow away alarm When you lock your vehicle the tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds When you unlock your vehicle the tow away protection disarms automatical ly i The alarm system will rearm automati cally after approximately 40 seconds if a door or the trunk is not opened i The tow away protection alarm is trig gered for example if the vehicle is lift ed on...

Page 80: ...nt such as a ferry or auto train 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp The switch is located on the center con sole 왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the key 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up briefly 왘 Lock your vehicle with the key The tow away alarm remains disarmed un til you lock your vehicle again i You cannot disarm the tow away alarm if the ...

Page 81: ...unction Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Canada only Audio system Power windows Panorama sliding pop up roof Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 82: ... started section on 컄 page 30 and 컄 page 51 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys with remote controls and a re movable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a different color to help distin guish each key unit The remote control key provides an ex tended operating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to only unlock the vehic...

Page 83: ...out five seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice The key will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice Global locking 왘 Press button Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice i You can also open and close t...

Page 84: ...ad to supply you with a replace ment If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the key then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged or the key is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the key and replace them if necessary 컄 page 276 or 앫 Check the vehicle battery 컄 page 294 or 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors 컄 page 274 as req...

Page 85: ...pening the trunk lid 1 Handle 왘 Pull handle 1 in direction of arrow to open the trunk lid The trunk lid swings open upwards Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the re mote control opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm To cancel the alarm do one of the fol lowing 앫 Press button Œ or on the Sma...

Page 86: ...e trunk lid opens Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk lid Be es pecially careful when small children are around Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as visibility blockage exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interi or The emergency release button does not open the trunk ...

Page 87: ...ple if you want to lock the vehicle before start ing to drive The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un locked with the central locking switch i The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex ceeds a preset threshold The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more ...

Page 88: ...The vehicle unlocks i You can open a locked door from in side Open door 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 locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con trol mode only the door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 while...

Page 89: ...he steering column and the seat are adjusted The easy entry exit feature can be switched on or off in the individual setting menu of the control system 컄 page 123 Warning G You must make sure that no one can be come trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and the driver s seat when the easy entry exit feature is activated the driver s door is being opened and the en gine is turned off or t...

Page 90: ...ng front head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully extended 왘 Pull out head restraint Installing front 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 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust ...

Page 91: ...adjust head re straint to desired position Heated seats The switches are located in the center con sole 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Keep the area around head restraints cle...

Page 92: ...r lamps are on press lower switch position 2 If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking there is in sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heater switches off auto matically The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi cient voltage is available i The system switches over to normal heating mode aft...

Page 93: ...ition 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 Also see air bag section 컄 page 57 for proper seat positioning In addition adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control reach opera tion and comfort Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be ad justed for adequate ...

Page 94: ...ase memory button and push button 2 within three seconds All the settings are stored at the select ed position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory po sition 왘 Press and hold button 2 until the seat steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi tions i Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored posi tions Warning G Do not ...

Page 95: ...ar view mirror parking position 컄 page 124 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mir ror 3 Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch ignition on if not already on 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 curb 왘 Press memory button M 3 on the door 왘 Within t...

Page 96: ...nly When engine is run ning the low beam is also switched on B Low beam plus parking lamps or highbeamheadlamps combination switch pushed forward ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops i If you remove the key and open the driver s door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on then 앫 a warning sounds 앫 appears in the multifunction disp...

Page 97: ...The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle s lights at all times The automat ic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driv er Switch on the vehicle lights manually when driving or when traffic conditions re quire you to do so i With the daytime running lamp mode activated the low beam headlamps will not be switched off automatically i Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can not be s...

Page 98: ...ning lamp mode 컄 page 119 Locator lighting and night security illu mination Locator lighting and night security illumi nation are described in the control system section under Setting locator lighting 컄 page 120 and Exterior lamps delayed shut off 컄 page 120 Switching on front fog lamps 왘 Make sure that the low beam head lamps are switched on 왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to first stop The green...

Page 99: ...he instrument cluster High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in direction 2 Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be activat ed with the ignition switched on or off It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed The switch is located on the center con sole 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press the hazard warning f...

Page 100: ... are switched off follow ing an adjustable time delay 컄 page 121 Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the rocker switch to the right position 3 The interior lighting remains switched off even when 앫 centrally unlocking the vehicle 앫 opening a door 앫 removing the SmartKey from the starter switch Manual control Switching rear interior lights on and off 왘 Press button 1 The lights in the rear passe...

Page 101: ... again The left reading lamp goes off Switching all front interior lights on 왘 Press rocker switch to position 5 The front interior lamps go on Switching all front interior lights off 왘 Press rocker switch to position 3 or 4 The front interior lamps go out i The setting selected for the interior lighting is used for the trunk lighting as well If you leave the trunk lid open for an ex tended period...

Page 102: ... cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Turn the reset knob in the instrument cluster 컄 page 22 counterclockwise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Coolant temperature gauge i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch o...

Page 103: ...serious en gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Trip odometer 왘 Check to see that the trip odometer and main odometer 컄 page 105 ap pear in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset knob on the in strument cluster 컄 page 22 until the trip odometer is reset Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer de notes excessive engine speed To help protect the e...

Page 104: ...oving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving Warning G The outside temperature indicator is not de signed to serve as an ice w...

Page 105: ...dometer 2 Trip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode 4 Current gear selector lever position 5 Digital clock 6 Outside temperature i The displays for the audio systems ra dio CD player cassette player will ap pear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety...

Page 106: ...ranged in menus each containing a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant informa tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display in the speed ometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ...

Page 107: ...tton 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 in structions on using these submenus see the Settings menu section 컄 page 114 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in...

Page 108: ...108 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 109: ...re gauge Select radio sta tion Activate route guidance Call up malfunc tion messages Reset to factory settings Fuel consumption statistics after start Load phone book Digital speed ometer Operate CD player Instrumentcluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Searchforname in phone book Call up FSS Operate cas sette player Lighting submenu Call up range Checkengineoil level Ve...

Page 110: ...ment is currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display 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 Functi...

Page 111: ... Station search Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player 컄 page 160 Vehicles with CO MAND Refer to separate operating in structions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played are shown in the display 1 Current track 2 Current CD for CD changer 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i You can only sto...

Page 112: ...AND manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system Malfunction memory menu Use the malfunction memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system What infor mation is shown in the display depends on whether malfunctions have actually oc curred i To select the reverse side of the tape press button below track number on the audio system displa...

Page 113: ...isplay 1 Number of malfunctions 왘 Press button k or j The stored messages will now be dis played in order See the Practical hints section for malfunction and warning messages 컄 page 252 Should any malfunctions occur while driv ing the number of malfunctions will reap pear in the display when the key in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or re moved from the starter switch i The message mem...

Page 114: ...page 22 for approximately three seconds In the display you will see the request to press the reset knob again to con firm 왘 Press the reset knob again The functions of all the submenus will reset to factory settings Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button k or j In the display you see the collection of the submenus 왘 Press button ç The selection marker moves to the next submenu The submenus a...

Page 115: ...at settings can be changed within the various menus De tailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pag es INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING VEHICLE CONVENIENCE Set time hours Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set station selection mode radio Activate easy entry exit feature Set time minutes Set locator lighting Set automatic locking Set key dependency Select time...

Page 116: ...play TIME SETTINGS HOURS The selection marker is on the hour set ting 왘 Press æ or ç to set the hour Set time minutes 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the IN STRUMENT CLUSTER submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play TIME SETTINGS MINUTES The selection marker is on the minute setting 왘 Press æ or ç to set the minutes Function Page Set ...

Page 117: ...rker with the æ or ç button to the IN STRUMENT CLUSTER submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play TEMP INDICATOR The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to set temperature unit to degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the IN STRUMENT CLUSTER su...

Page 118: ...the lan guage to be used for the multifunction display messages Available languages 앫 German 앫 English 앫 Italian 앫 French 앫 Spanish Selecting display speed display or out side temperature 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the IN STRUMENT CLUSTER submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play SELECT DISPLAY The selection marker is on the curr...

Page 119: ...ries where daytime running lamps are mandatory With daytime running lamp mode se lected and the exterior lamp switch at position 0 the following lamps will come on automatically when the en gine is turned on 앫 Parking lamps and low beam head lamps 앫 License plate lamps in low ambient light conditions Function Page Set daytime running lamp mode USA only see below Set locator lighting 120 Exterior l...

Page 120: ...LIGHTING The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the de sired setting The locator lighting will be switched on or off Setting night security illumination Exterior lamps delayed shut off Use the HEADLAMPS DELAYED SHUT OFF function to set whether and for how long you would like the exterior lamps to illumi nate during darkness after all doors are closed When the delay...

Page 121: ...switch to position 0 왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to 0 The delayed shut off feature is deacti vated It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the key in the starter switch Interior lighting delayed shut off Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior light ing to remain lit during darkness after the key is removed from the starter switch 왘 Move the selec...

Page 122: ... is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the de sired station selection mode You can select 앫 STATION SEARCH 앫 MEMORY selects next stored station Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the au tomatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h 왘 Move th...

Page 123: ...eatedly until you see this message in the dis play EASY ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE The selection marker is on the current setting Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature see below Set key dependency 124 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 124 Warning G You must make sure that no one can be come trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and the driver s seat when the easy en...

Page 124: ... OFF Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING function to select whether the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu vers when reverse gear is engaged For additional information see Activating ex terior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 140 You can store a parking position for the passenger ex...

Page 125: ...ti function display AFTER START 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average fuel consumption since start 4 Average speed since start Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play After RESET 1 Distance driven since last r...

Page 126: ...last en gine start will be reset approximately four hours after the key in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or re moved from the starter switch Resetting will not occur if you turn the key back to position 1 or 2 within this time period 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 rec ommend that ...

Page 127: ...isplay is empty As soon as the telephone has found a network READY is indicated in the dis play 1 Signal strength This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can op erate it using the control system 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 engin...

Page 128: ... system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to 30 seconds In the display you will see the message PLEASE WAIT When the message PLEASE WAIT dis appears the phone book has been loaded 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display The stored names are displayed in in creasing or decreasing alphabetical or der 왘 Press button í The sys...

Page 129: ...to search through your entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the dis play 왘 Press button í In the display you see the first number in the redial memory 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display 왘 Press button í The control system dials the selected phone number ...

Page 130: ...alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to engaging 1st or reverse gear 컄 page 51 When parked on an incline turn the front wheel towards the road curb 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 ...

Page 131: ...e Downshifting gears leading to overrev ving the engine can result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Do not exceed the engine speed limits 컄 page 310 Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal The clutch may be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warran ty ...

Page 132: ...sition and shift program W S appear in the multi function display 컄 page 22 An additional indication of the current se lector lever position can be found on the cover of the shifting gate The indicators come on when you activate a switch e g unlocking the vehicle or opening a door and go out after approximately 15 minutes When the selector lever is in position D you can influence transmission shif...

Page 133: ...ssion Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold the selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the tachometer display field The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal accelera ti...

Page 134: ...mit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Gear range Effect é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only è The transmission shifts through third gear only With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine Gear range Effect ç The transmission shifts through second gear only Allows the use of engine s braking power when driving 앫 on steep downgrades ...

Page 135: ...e drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed To avoid damage to the transmission never engage N while driving If ESP is deactivated or malfunction ing Only move selector lever to N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads D Drive The transmission shifts automatical ly All five forward gears are avail able Coasting the vehicle or driving ...

Page 136: ...roved 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 앫 The power transmission ratio for se lector lever position R changes de pending on the program mode selected W or S Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve hicle Do not leave children unattend...

Page 137: ...ave reached the desired speed The transmission shifts up again Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only 2nd gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Move selector lever to P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least ten sec...

Page 138: ...driver s side and the inside rear view mirror will respond au tomatically to glare when 앫 the ignition is switched on and 앫 incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the inside rear view mir ror The rear view mirror will not react if 앫 reverse gear is engaged 앫 the interior lighting is turned on Warning G The automatic antiglare function does not react if incoming light is not aimed dir...

Page 139: ...y flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Warning G Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your in side rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Electrolyte drops coming into contact w...

Page 140: ...r side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward in the stored position The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position 앫 10 seconds after you put the gear se lector lever out of position R 앫 immediately once you exceed a vehicle speed of approx 6 mph 10 km h 앫 imm...

Page 141: ...Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Sun visor 왘 To use mirror lift up cover 2 Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion Reflected glare can endanger you and others i If sunlight enters through a side win dow disengage sun visor from mounting 1 and pivot to the side The mirror lamp 3 will switch off ...

Page 142: ...142 Controls in detail Climate control Climate control ...

Page 143: ...volume control for left center air vent 5 Air volume control for right center air vent 6 Air volume control for side air vent 7 Side air vent adjustable 8 Side defroster vent fixed i For draft free ventilation move the slid ers for the center air vents to the mid dle position Item 1 Air volume control 2 Left side temperature control 3 Right side temperature control 4 Air distribution control switc...

Page 144: ...ants and odors are filtered out before outside air en ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system The air conditioning will not engage no cooling if the ACOFF mode is selected 컄 page 148 Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the following pag es Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and others i If t...

Page 145: ...se the air distribution control 4 컄 page 143 to adjust the air distribution The following symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually 왘 Press the U button The indicator lamp on the button goes out 왘 Select any of the six air volume speeds using the air volume control 1 컄 page 143 and the air distribution Adjusting automatically 왘 Press the U button The indicator lamp on the button comes o...

Page 146: ...he vehicle from the outside This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment Activating 왘 Press button O 컄 page 143 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 ...

Page 147: ...ically deactivated af ter approximately 6 to 17 minutes of oper ation depending on the outside temperature Activating 왘 Press button F 컄 page 143 The indicator lamp on the button lights up Deactivating 왘 Press button F 컄 page 143 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out i If you keep button O pressed the side windows and panorama slid ing pop up roof will be returned to their previous posit...

Page 148: ...icator lamp on the button ACOFF goes out The air conditioning system uses the refrig erant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer Ventilated storage compartment The front center console storage compart ment has its own air vent that allows for cooling ventilation when the climate con trol system is activated 1 Lever i Condensation may drip out from under neath ...

Page 149: ...ontrol sys tem Deactivating 왘 Set the air volume control 컄 page 143 to position 0 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Reactivating 왘 Set the air volume control 컄 page 143 to any speed i The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compart ment close the air vent while heating the passenger compartment Do not obstruct the air vent in t...

Page 150: ...150 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Canada only Automatic climate control Canada only ...

Page 151: ...vent fixed i For draft free ventilation move the slid ers for the center air vents to the mid dle position Item 1 Temperature control left raising 2 Left side air distribution control automatic or manual operation 3 Activated charcoal filter 4 Display 5 Right side air distribution control automatic or manual operation 6 Temperature control right raising 7 Temperature control right lower ing 8 Rear...

Page 152: ...temperature setting in small increments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C Increasing 왘 Push temperature control 1 and or 6 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Decreasing 왘 Push temperature control 7 and or 14 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Adding outside air 왘 Turn thumbwheel 5 i...

Page 153: ...ide 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 왘 Switch to manual mode 왘 Turn the air distribution control to a or Y Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Seven blower speeds are available 왘 Press left M or right Q side of air volume control switch until the re quested blower speed is attained The display Auto disappears and the automatic mode is switched off The selected blower speed is shown in the dis...

Page 154: ...n O 컄 page 151 The indicator lamp on the button goes out 왘 Close center air vents 왘 Adjust side air vents upwards Deactivating 왘 Press button P 컄 page 151 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and...

Page 155: ...fter approximately 30 minutes i If you keep button O pressed the side windows and the panorama slid ing pop up roof will be closed The air recirculation mode is activated automatically 앫 at high outside temperatures 앫 if the concentration of carbon mon oxide and nitrogen oxide in the out side air increases for example in a tunnel charcoal filter activated The charcoal filter must be activated 컄 pa...

Page 156: ...elow 41 F 5 C The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power To keep the battery drain to a minimum switch off the defrost er as soon as the rear window is clear The defroster is automatically deactivated af t...

Page 157: ...h are harmful to the ozone layer Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts blinking this means that too many electrical consumers are operat ing simultaneously and there is insuffi cient voltage in...

Page 158: ...s off The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the battery voltage drops Rear passenger compartment adjust able air vents Adjusting the air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 i How long the system will provide heat ing depends on the coolant tempera ture and the temperature set by the operator The blower will run at speed setting 1 rega...

Page 159: ...m controls while driv ing Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is cover ing a distance of approximately 44 feet ap proximately 13 5 m every second 1 1 The right to correct errors and make technical amendments is reserved Warning G Any alterations made to electronic compo nents can cause malfunctions The radio cassette deck CD changer tele phone and voice contr...

Page 160: ...160 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...

Page 161: ...ric keypad Band selection station buttons radio 165 CD selection CD 173 Telephone number entry retrieving speed dialing memory telephone 176 6 Scanning radio cas sette CD 167 170 174 7 Function button 166 8 Soft keys 162 Item Page 9 Cassette eject 169 10 Cassette mode selector 168 11 Telephone mode selec tor 176 12 Seek tuning radio 166 Track search cassette CD 169 174 Speed dialing memory telepho...

Page 162: ...increase or decrease according to the direction turned Adjusting audio functions In radio cassette and CD mode press the AUD key to call up the bass treble bal ance and fader functions Settings for bass and treble are stored sep arately for the AM medium wave long wave short wave and FM ultra short wave frequency bands cassette mode and CD mode i Do not press directly on the radio dis play face i ...

Page 163: ...repeatedly until TREBLE ap pears on the display 왘 Press the or key to increase or de crease the tone level accordingly or 왘 Press both the and keys simulta neously to reset the treble tones to their center flat level Fader 왘 In radio cassette and CD mode press the AUD key repeatedly until FADER ap pears on the display 왘 Press the F or R key to shift the sound accordingly or 왘 Press both the F and ...

Page 164: ...radio cassette and CD mode press and hold the AUD key longer than 2 sec onds RESET will appear on the display All settings for bass treble and balance are returned to center and the volume is set to a predefined level Audio system sound selection EXT 왘 In radio cassette and CD mode press the AUD key The sound settings menu appears on the display 왘 Press the EXT key 왘 Press one of the function keys...

Page 165: ...ess the b button Selecting the band You can select from among FM AM or WB frequency bands FM frequency band FM ultra short wave 87 9 107 9 MHz AM frequency bands MW medium wave 530 1710 KHz WB long wave approx 162 KHz Selecting FM band 왘 Press the FM function button FM appears in the upper right hand cor ner of the display Selecting AM band 왘 Press the AM function button AM appears in the upper ri...

Page 166: ...e in ascending or descending order of frequency The first three tuning steps will take place without muting After ward the radio will be muted and high speed tuning will take place until the button is released Automatic seek tuning 왘 Select the desired frequency band 왘 Press either the f or e button The radio will tune to the next receiv able station at a higher or lower fre quency i You can only ...

Page 167: ...1 to 0 until a brief signal tone is heard The frequency is stored on the se lected station button 앫 Retrieving a station from memory 왘 Press the desired station button 1 to 0 Storing stations automatically Autostore The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level The station memory for manually stored stations is not erased 앫 Calling up the Autostore memory level 왘 Briefly press ...

Page 168: ...de TAPE Track 1 will be played and SIDE 1 appears in the display Track 1 is the side of the cassette which is fac ing upward The cassette deck will au tomatically detect the type of tape 왘 Fold the display back up and press gen tly on the display frame to lock in place or 왘 If a cassette is already in the mecha nism press the j button Track selection 왘 Press the TRK key Upon selection of the track...

Page 169: ...pe forward to the start of the next track and switch to play Track search backward 왘 Press the e button SEEK RWD will appear on the display The track search will run the tape back ward to the start of the track currently playing and switch to play Stopping track search 왘 Press the d c f or e button The cassette will switch over to Play i The cassette will not be ejected when the system is switched...

Page 170: ... to Play Fast forward reverse Starting cassette fast forward mode 왘 Press the d button FORWARD will appear on the display Starting cassette fast reverse mode 왘 Press the c button REWIND will appear on the display The cassette will automatically switch over to the play mode at the end or beginning of the tape Stopping the cassette fast forward re verse mode 왘 Press the d c f or e button The cassett...

Page 171: ...se reduction system To enable optimum sound reproduction of cassettes recorded using Dolby B NR1 the Dolby NR1 system should be switched on Switching on 왘 Press the NR key NR appears on the display in in versed color format Switching off 왘 Press the NR key again The inversed color NR display disa pears 1 DOLBY and the double D symbol Ù are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora tion T...

Page 172: ...should be used for cleaning Replace the CD in its case after use Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight Only use CDs which bear the label shown and that conform to the compact disc dig ital audio standard IEC 60908 Use of CDs which do not meet this stan dard may cause damage to the CD chang er Do not play single CDs 80 mm with an adapter Operational readiness of CD changer If a CD changer has b...

Page 173: ... on the display The CD most recently listened to will then start playing at the point where it was last switched off After the last track on a CD has finished the next CD is automatically played Selecting CDs 왘 You can select from among the CDs in the CD magazine using buttons 1 to 6 CD and the magazine slot number of the selected CD appear on the display The number of the current track is dis pla...

Page 174: ...eding track Repeated pressing of the f or e button will result in multiple tracks being skipped Fast forward reverse Fast forward 왘 Press and hold the d button until the desired location has been reached Reverse 왘 Press and hold the c button until the desired location has been reached Scanning Starting scan 왘 Press the 2 button SC appears in the display Each track on the current CD will be played ...

Page 175: ...ts the cur rent track Switching on repeat 왘 Press the RPT key RPT appears on the display in in versed color format Switching off repeat 왘 Press the RPT key again The inversed color RPT display disap pears Track and time display 왘 Press the T key The number of the track being played and the elapsed playing time appear in the display 왘 Press the T key again The total number of tracks and the total p...

Page 176: ... 왘 Press the h button repeatedly until PHONE OFF appears in the display The receiving symbol in the display dis appears Adjusting the volume 왘 Turn control knob a during tele phone operation The volume increases or decreases de pending on the direction in which the knob is turned Placing a call Entering a telephone number and start ing the dialing process 왘 Enter the desired telephone number using...

Page 177: ...p telephone book entries by name 왘 Press the ABC key The current name is marked on the dis play 왘 Press either the d or c button The stored entries are selected accord ing to alphabetical order of initial let ters or 왘 Press the f or e button The stored entries are selected in in crements of 4 or 왘 Press the desired numerical key 2 to 9 The stored entries are selected accord ing to alphabetical in...

Page 178: ...at dialing function Manual repeat dialing redial 왘 Press the SND key The last number dialed is shown in the display 왘 Select the desired telephone number using the d c f or e button The abbreviation L and the number of the entry are shown in the top line of the display 왘 When you have selected a number press the SND key The call will then be placed Automatic repeat dialing redial If a call cannot ...

Page 179: ...communications network The emergency call will be placed as long as the corresponding mobile communica tions network is available To do this switch the telephone on if not already done so The call will also be placed if the un lock code is not entered Emergency calls may not be possible with all telephone networks or if certain net work services and or telephone functions are active Check with you...

Page 180: ...or radio mode If the telephone is activated in the back ground receiving symbol S visible on dis play the audio source is muted when a call is received The ringing tone is heard and the caller s telephone number or the name under which this telephone number has been saved in the telephone book ap pear on the display If the caller s number is not transmitted CALL appears in the dis play 왘 Press the...

Page 181: ...ec ond call and switch between the two Accepting a second call 왘 Press the SND key You are connected with the second caller the first call is muted Switching between the calls 왘 Press the SND key again Terminating the second call 왘 Press the END key The current call will be terminated You are connected with the muted call again ...

Page 182: ...dows can be im mediately halted by releasing the switch or if switch was pulled past the resistance point and released by either pressing or pulling the respective 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 ope...

Page 183: ...ows with the SmartKey The panorama sliding pop up roof will also be opened or closed when you operate the power windows with the key 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the front door handle 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 i You can also open or close the win dows using the 앫 SmartKe...

Page 184: ...fter lock ing the vehicle The windows and panorama slid ing pop up roof begin to close after approximately one second 왘 Release transmit button to interrupt procedure Ensure that all side windows and the pan orama sliding pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing power windows The power windows must be resynchro nized each time after the battery has been disconnected...

Page 185: ...the sunshades 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 왘 To open or close the sunshades move the switch to resistance point in the re quired direction Release the switch when the sun shades have reached the required posi tion Opening the sunshades automatically 왘 Move the switch past resistance point in direction 1 and release Stopping the sunshades 왘 Move the switch in any directio...

Page 186: ...p roof automatically 왘 Move the switch past resistance point in direction 1 and release The panorama sliding pop up roof will not open completely 왘 Press the switch again to open it com pletely Stopping the panorama sliding pop up roof 왘 Move the switch in any direction Warning G When closing the panorama sliding pop up roof make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing p...

Page 187: ...ge 143 To avoid damaging the seals do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the panorama sliding pop up roof Open the panorama sliding pop up roof only if the roof is clear of snow or ice The panorama sliding pop up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur 컄 page 278 Warning G Never operate the windows or slid ing pop up roof if there...

Page 188: ...e Closing Convenience feature 왘 Press and hold button after lock ing the vehicle The windows and panorama slid ing pop up roof begin to close after approximately one second 왘 Release transmit button to interrupt procedure Ensure that all side windows and the pan orama sliding pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing the panorama sliding pop up roof The panorama slid...

Page 189: ...he left hand side of the steering column Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration 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 control ca...

Page 190: ...ise control lever to position 3 Cruise control will be canceled The last speed set will be 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 Moving gear selector lever to position N while driving also cancels cruise control However the gear se lector lever should not be moved to position N...

Page 191: ...ent in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 Warning G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions per mit Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to preset speed could cause an accident a...

Page 192: ...se only those roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manu facturer s installation instructions Do not place anything on the luggage cover below the rear window Warning G When expanding the luggage compartment always fold the seat cushions fully forward Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up r...

Page 193: ...on rearward until it locks into position 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 ex tended cargo compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuv...

Page 194: ...ainst front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely as possible The heaviest portion of the cargo should al ways be kept as low as possible since it in fluences the handling characteristics of the vehicle 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 ca...

Page 195: ...he glove box lock to position 3 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 hard or heavy objects Keep compartment lids ...

Page 196: ...losing 왘 Slide cover 1 forward Cup holder Opening cup holder 왘 Slide cover rearward 왘 Push button 1 The cup holder opens automatically Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during vehicle maneu v...

Page 197: ...mrest 왘 Lift armrest 3 by handle 1 Closing 왘 Lower armrest until it engages in lock Changing inclination of armrest 왘 Pull up on armrest Lowering armrest 왘 Pull handle 1 to lower armrest i The storage compartment can be heat ed or cooled The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compart ment close the air vent 컄 page 148 while heating th...

Page 198: ...왘 Slide ashtray insert in direction of arrow 2 until it disengages 왘 Grip ashtray at indents arrows 3 and remove insert from ashtray frame Reinstalling the ashtray insert 왘 Install insert by pushing back into frame until it engages again Warning G Do not place heavy or fragile objects or ob jects having sharp edges in the parcel net In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers they coul...

Page 199: ...rearward 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 The cigarette lighter will pop out auto matically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your ve hicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu...

Page 200: ...sulting in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle 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 rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele...

Page 201: ...nt information remote door unlock and more The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys tem may only be performed by com pleting the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated If the system is not activated the indicator lamp in the SOS button stays on after turning key in starter ...

Page 202: ...rear view mirror labeled SOS then briefly pressing the button located under the cover See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button will be gin to flash The message EMERGENCY CALL CONNECTING CALL appears in the multi function display When the connection is established the message EMERGENCY CALL CALL C...

Page 203: ...e 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 time 앫 the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the response cen ter i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS...

Page 204: ... message ROADSIDE AS SISTANCE CONNECTING CALL will ap pear in the multifunction display When the connection is established the message ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunc tion display The Tele Aid system will trans mit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and lo cation subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals Warning G If you feel at any ...

Page 205: ... spare tire are obtainable 앫 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics This func tion permits the Mercedes Benz Road side Assistance dispatcher to download malfunction codes and actu al vehicle data i The indicator lamp in the Roadside As sistance button remains illumi nated in red for approx 10 seconds during the system self check after turn ing the key in the starter switch to position 2 together with the SOS ...

Page 206: ...or mation regarding the operation of your ve hicle the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and ser vices is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i The indicator lamp in the Information button remains illuminated in red for approx 10 seconds durin...

Page 207: ...ation will resume If the indicator lamps do not start flash ing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated in red at any time the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently ac tive and may not initiate a call Visit your Mercedes Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Re sponse Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Cana da as...

Page 208: ... muted and the selected 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 Dis connect the coiled cord and place the call The COMAND navigation system if engaged will continue to run The display in the instrument cluster is available for use and spoken com mands are only available by pressing the RPT button on th...

Page 209: ...d to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled objects 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter key 5 Hand held remote control trans mitter Warning G When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming or operating the remote control make sure there is no possibility of anyone being injured...

Page 210: ...y and then rapidly The rapid flashing lamp indicates successful program ming of the new frequency signal 왘 When the indicator lamp flashes rapid ly release both buttons 왘 To program the remaining two buttons repeat the above steps i For operation in the USA only This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 앫 This device may not cause harm...

Page 211: ...e to initiate the following step 왘 Firmly press and release the pro grammed integrated remote control transmit button 왘 Press and release same button a sec ond time to complete the training pro cess Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed button on the integrated remote contro...

Page 212: ...s mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the remote control memory 왘 Turn key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 왘 Simultaneously hold down the left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds or until the indicator lamp blinks rapidly The codes of all three channels are erased Pre production photograph 왘 i If you sell your vehicle e...

Page 213: ...213 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 214: ...avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and excessive en gine speeds no more than 2 3 of max imum rpm in each gear 앫 Changes 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 selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km you may grad u...

Page 215: ... Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driv ing in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly country Drinking and driving Pedals 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 fata...

Page 216: ... on the brake system should be carried out by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Install only brake pads and brake fluid rec ommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G When the engine is not running the brake and steering systems are without power as sistance Under these circumstances a much greater effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time with...

Page 217: ...mended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident 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 depre...

Page 218: ...rake pedal 앫 When parked on an incline turn front wheel against curb 앫 Turn the key to starter switch position 0 앫 Take the key and lock vehicle when leav ing Warning G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area...

Page 219: ... considerably great er than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise appropriate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat t...

Page 220: ...se of manual transmission declutch Try to keep the vehicle under control by cor rective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely af fect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect We therefore recommend depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn roads This can bring road salt impaired braking...

Page 221: ...cator is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth If you must drive through standing wa ter drive slowly to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine co...

Page 222: ...se do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System radio or tele phone1 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 a distance of approximately 44 feet approximately 13 5 m every sec ond 1 Observe all legal requireme...

Page 223: ...g G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble 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 Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause uncon sciousness and lead ...

Page 224: ...vapors from escaping into open air fully insert filler nozzle unit 왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top up or overfill 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right You will hear when the fuel cap is tight ened 왘 Close the fuel filler flap Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are aro...

Page 225: ...enishing use water pota ble water quality More information on coolant can be found in the Operation section 컄 page 229 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see the Practical hints section 컄 page 280 Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 96 Tire inflation pressure More information on tire inflation pressure can be found in the Operation section 컄 page ...

Page 226: ...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 engine is running Make sure the hood is properly close...

Page 227: ...evel When checking the oil level the vehicle must 앫 be parked on level ground 앫 be at normal operating temperature 앫 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off Warning G If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment or if the coolant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open ...

Page 228: ...hree seconds this mes sage is displayed ENGINE OIL LEVEL MEASURING NOW One of the following messages will sub sequently appear in the indicator 앫 ENGINE OIL LEVEL O K 앫 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD 1 QUART 1 o LITER 앫 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD 1 5 QUARTS 1 5 LITERS 앫 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD 2 0 QUARTS 2 0 LITERS Adding engine oil 1 Filler neck 왘 Unscrew the cap from filler neck 1 Be careful not to overfill with o...

Page 229: ...perature you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil If a proper oil level check cannot be per formed the following message will appear ENGINE OIL LEVEL MASURING NOT POS SIBLE 왘 Repeat the engine oil level check after a short while See Practical hints 컄 page 262 if an en gine oil level indicator appears on the dis play when the engine is running More information on engine oil can be found in the ...

Page 230: ...possibly serious 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 gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid a...

Page 231: ...rcedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment 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 G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries A Risk of explosion D Keep flames or spark...

Page 232: ...ervoir with MB Windshield 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 Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system reser voir More information can be found in the Technical data 컄 page 324 1 Washer fluid reservo...

Page 233: ... rims for damage 앫 If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire 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 ...

Page 234: ...l filler flap lists the spec ified tire inflation pressures for warm and cold tires as well as for various operating conditions Warning G Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Keep unmounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline Warning G If the tire pressure...

Page 235: ...oulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels after each rotation Check and en sure proper tire inflation pressure Warning G Follow recommended inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damaged by road debris potholes e...

Page 236: ... radial ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season Winter tires Always use winter tires at temperatures below 39 F 4 C and whenever wintry road conditions prevail Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS and ESP in winter operation For safe handling ensure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design Always ob...

Page 237: ...ting instructions 앫 Use only snow chains that are ap proved by Mercedes Benz Your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced Adapt your dri...

Page 238: ...N xx MILES KM SERVICE A DUE NOW The type of service due is indicated in the multifunction display field 9 Minor service A Major service B Clearing the service indicator The service indicator is automatically cleared 앫 after 10 seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the ser vice threshold while driving 앫 after 30 seconds once the suggested service term had passed You can also clea...

Page 239: ...r about four seconds This message appears in the display DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTER VAL CONFIRM BY PRESSING RESET R BUTTON 왘 To confirm hold down the reset knob for about four seconds The service indicator now displays the reset interval i If the battery is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the service indica tor To arrive at the true service...

Page 240: ...oon 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 treated at the facto ry with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post production treat...

Page 241: ...icult 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 3 to 5 months depending on climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i e loss of gloss Do not apply any...

Page 242: ...e ventilation 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 out side 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 as ...

Page 243: ...solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Steering wheel and gear selector lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents...

Page 244: ...ndency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis colored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Wipe leather upholstery with 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 becom...

Page 245: ...actical hints What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 246: ...g to the prevail ing road conditions 왘 Turn the ESP back on 컄 page 75 If the ESP cannot be turned back on have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possi ble v The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into op eration because of detected traction loss in at least one tire 왘 When driving off apply as little throttle as poss...

Page 247: ... normally but without the ABS available 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of an accidents The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts and the ABS has switched off 왘 When the voltage is a...

Page 248: ...o the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an acci dent which could result in serious or fatal injury o...

Page 249: ...uthorized 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 sys tem Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts an...

Page 250: ...the vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys tem It allows the accurate identifica tion of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the park ing brake pedal The fuel cap is not closed tight 왘 Check the fuel cap Your gas tank is empty 왘 After refuelling start the engine three or four times in succession The limp home...

Page 251: ...he system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 7 The indicator lamp does not light up with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Make sure that there is nothing be tween seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat 왘 If the light remains out have the sys tem checked as soon as poss...

Page 252: ...be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset knob and are then stored in the malfunction message memory 컄 page 112 On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of all the messages that may appear in the display Warning G All categories of messages contain impor tant information which should be taken note of and where a malfunction is indicated ad dressed as soon as possible at...

Page 253: ...ng hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of an accident DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP 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 system che...

Page 254: ...alfunction and switched off The brake system is still func tioning normally but without the BAS avail able 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP BAS or the BAS display is malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with add...

Page 255: ...The battery is no longer charging Possible causes 앫 alternator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly V belt 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in operative water pump which may re sult in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest au thoriz...

Page 256: ...he problem Warning G Driving with this message displayed can re sult in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfill ing the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be se riously burned If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir...

Page 257: ...ot 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 amount of cool...

Page 258: ...when your engine is badly overheat ed 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 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 u...

Page 259: ...e to an in operative water pump which may re sult 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 COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc tioning 왘 Observe the coolant ...

Page 260: ...rational 왘 With vehicle stationary and the en gine running turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchronize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident The self diagnosis has not been complet ed T...

Page 261: ... checked ESP VISIT WORKSHOP The ESP is deactivated because of a mal function 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP The ESP or the ESP display is malfunction ing 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz ...

Page 262: ...L REDUCE OIL LEVEL You have added too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine or the cat alytic converter 왘 Have oil siphoned Observe all legal requirements with respect to its dis posal ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP The engine oil has dropped to a critical lev el 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 227 and add oil as required 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine chec...

Page 263: ...result in se rious engine damage that is not cov ered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Display Possible cause Suggested solution A RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION The fuel level has dropped below the re serve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 224 Y HOOD OPEN You are driving with the hood open 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 226 I REPLACE KEY VISIT WORKSHOP No additional code available f...

Page 264: ...s possible TURN SIGNAL LR CHECK LAMP The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible TURN SIGNAL RR CHECK LAMP The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible TURN SIG IN MIRROR L CHECK LAMP The left turn signal in the side mirror is mal functioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have sto...

Page 265: ...Benz Center as soon as possible BRAKE LAMP L CHECK LAMP The left brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible BRAKE LAMP R CHECK LAMP The right brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 3RD BRAKE LAMP CHECK LAMP The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center a...

Page 266: ... soon as possible FRONT FOGLAMP R CHECK LAMP The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible REAR FOGLAMP CHECK LAMP The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible REVERSE LAMP L CHECK LAMP The left backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible REVERSE LAMP R CHECK LAMP The right backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Re...

Page 267: ...t side marker lamp is malfunction ing A backup bulb is being used 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible LIGHTS TURN OFF LAMPS This display appears if the driver s door is opened with the engine shut off and no key in the starter switch 왘 Insert key in the starter switch 왘 Switch off lights AUTOM LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY Key in the starter switch position 1 or 2 왘 Remove key fro...

Page 268: ...ock the steering column properly 컄 page 38 POWER STEERING FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP The power steering gear oil level is too low There is a danger of steering gear damage 왘 Have the system checked by an au thorized 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...

Page 269: ...l appear whenever the trunk lid is open 왘 Close the trunk lid 1 RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP The system is malfunctioning 왘 Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 270: ... The instrument cluster display is malfunc tioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY DEFECTIVE Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature gauge 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display 왘 Have the electronic systems ...

Page 271: ...re wheel The spare wheel is located under the trunk floor 왘 Lift trunk floor and engage handle in the upper edge of the trunk 1 Spare wheel 2 Storage tray with vehicle tool kit 3 Mounting screw for spare wheel cover for vehicle tools Removing the spare wheel 왘 Turn the mounting screw 3 counter clockwise 왘 Remove the spare wheel 1 i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once...

Page 272: ... 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 Spare wheel bolts Vehicle jack 왘 Remove the vehicle jack from the spare wheel well under the trunk floor 왘 Push the crank handle up 왘 Turn the crank handle clockwise until it engages operational position Before storing the vehicle jack in its com partment 앫 It shou...

Page 273: ...d 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 that the jack is always vertical plumb line when in use es pecially on hills Always try to use the jack on level surface Make sure that the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take up brack et Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient cap...

Page 274: ...ab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of ar row and slide the mechanical key out of the housing 3 Unlocking 4 Locking 왘 Unlock the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it to the left i Unlocking your vehicle with the me chanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Pre...

Page 275: ...h release lever 2 all the way to the right 왘 Open the trunk lid Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey lock it with the mechanical key as follows 왘 Close the passenger door and the trunk lid 왘 Press the central locking switch in the cockpit 컄 page 87 왘 Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible If necessary push it down manuall...

Page 276: ... Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove mechanical key 컄 page 274 왘 Insert the mechanical key in side open ing and push gray slide The battery compartment is unlatched 왘 Pull the battery compartment out of the key housing in direction of arrow 3 Battery 4 Contact spring 왘 Remove the batteries 왘 Using a lint free cloth insert new bat teries under the contact spring with t...

Page 277: ...ure the transmis sion selector lever can be manually un locked e g to tow the vehicle 왘 Open the storage compartment in front of the center armrest 왘 Release coin holder 1 e g using a small coin 왘 Swing coin holder 1 aside 왘 Insert a tool 2 e g screwdriver into the opening 왘 Perform the following two steps simul taneously 왘 Push the tool down 왘 Move selector lever from position P 왘 Reinstall the c...

Page 278: ...alfunction occur 왘 Pry off lens 1 using a screwdriver 왘 Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction of arrow 왘 Lower rear of cover and remove 왘 Remove cover 왘 Obtain crank 3 왘 Insert crank 3 through left hand side motor hole 4 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 rear The panorama sliding pop up...

Page 279: ...ntil the sunshades are fully opened Hold the switch for approximately one second 왘 Move the switch in the open direction and wait until the panorama slid ing pop up roof is approximately 4 in 10cm opened Hold the switch for approximately one second 왘 Move the switch in the close direc tion and wait until the panorama slid ing pop up roof is fully closed Hold the switch for approximately one second...

Page 280: ...tervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs Front lamps i Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction 앫 Rear fog lamp 앫 Tail lamps 앫 Standing lamps Lamp Type 1 Additional turn sig nal lamps LED 2 Turn signal lamp Halogen headlamp Turn signal lamp Bi Xenon headlamp 1156A 2357A 3 Low beam Halogen Low...

Page 281: ...or rear view mirrors 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Xenon lamps 앫 Front fog lamps Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 License plate lamps C5W 9 Brake lamp P 21 W 21W Turn signal lamp PY21W 21W Tail parking stand ing and side marker lamp W5W 5W Rear fog lamp driv er s side P21W 21W Warning G Keep bulbs out of reach of children Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the lamp to cool down b...

Page 282: ...ith bulb to the left and pull out 왘 Pull out the bulb from the base do not pull on glass tube 왘 Insert new bulb so that the base fits in the bulb holder recess and is level 왘 Place the bulb holder with bulb on the headlamp mounting and turn the bulb holder to the right until it engages 왘 Replace headlamp cover 2 or 3 and turn to the right until it engages Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Switch off t...

Page 283: ...n signal lamp 2 Headlamp cover for high beam head lamp 3 Headlamp cover for Bi Xenon head lamp 4 High beam bulb 5 Bulb holder 6 Parking and standing lamp High beam bulb 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 226 왘 Turn headlamp cover 2 to the left and remove i If the inside of the headlamps is fogged up switch the lights on for a sufficient amount of time Warning G Do not remove the cover ...

Page 284: ... signal lamp bulb 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 226 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 to the left and pull out 왘 Push bulb into socket turn to the left and remove 왘 Insert new bulb in socket push in and turn to the right 왘 Reinsert bulb socket in lamp and turn to the right Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 226 왘 Turn headlamp cover 2 to the left and ...

Page 285: ...Reinstall bulb socket push in and twist clockwise 왘 To reinstall lamp set rear end in bumper and let front end snap into place Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Open the trunk lid 컄 page 85 왘 Turn handles 2 왘 Remove the trim panel 1 왘 Press together the latches 1 왘 Remove bulb holder 왘 Gently push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove 왘 Inser...

Page 286: ...2 Back up lamp 3 Turn signal lamp 4 Tail parking standing and rear fog lamp driver s side License plate lamp 1 Screws 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Loosen both screws 1 and remove lamp 왘 Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall lamp 왘 Retighten the screws ...

Page 287: ...l tabs are engaged Installing 왘 Slide wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place Warning G For safety reasons remove key from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade other wise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Never open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted Make certai...

Page 288: ...vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks not included or other sizable objects When changing wheel on a level surface 왘 Place one chock in front of and one be hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo site to the wheel being changed 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 whe...

Page 289: ...vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Never start engine while vehi cle is raised 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 jac...

Page 290: ... wheel bolts and tighten them slightly 왘 Inflate the spare tire using the electric pump 컄 page 292 Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting spare wheel rim size 4 1 2B x 15 H2 컄 page 313 The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for spare wheel rim size 4 1 2B x15 H2 can cause physical ...

Page 291: ...g 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 au thorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come of...

Page 292: ...r pump label 왘 Remove the valve cap from valve 왘 Screw the air hose 2 on to the tire valve 왘 Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cig arette lighter socket 왘 To switch on the air pump turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 컄 page 31 왘 Operate air pump until the pressure gauge displays 36 psi 2 5 bar This takes about five minutes for the space tire The air hose 2 and the union nut 3 can ...

Page 293: ...y overheat You may operate the air pump again af ter it has cooled off Warning G Follow recommended inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not underinflate tires Underinfalted tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and ...

Page 294: ...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 key is in the starter switch Oth erwise the alternator and other elec tronic components could be severely d...

Page 295: ...rged battery Follow the previously described steps in re verse order Reconnecting the batteries 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers 왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover 왘 Connect the negative lead 왘 Reinstall the filter box Warning G With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the key in the starter switch 앫 the selector lever will remain locked in position P Warni...

Page 296: ...posal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling i The following procedures must be car ried out following any interruption of battery power e g due to reconnec tion 앫 Set the clock 컄 page 116 vehi cles with COMAND see COMAND operator s manual 앫 Resynchronize the ESP 컄 page 260 앫 Resynchronize side windows 컄 page 184 앫 Resynchronize panorama slid ing pop up roof...

Page 297: ...th Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump 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 bat...

Page 298: ...battery with the jumper cables 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 under hood terminal 4 in front of the discharged battery with the jumper cables Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi cle After the engine has started you...

Page 299: ...nt over bumpy roads 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 79 and deactivate the auto matic central locking 컄 page 122 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 key in sta...

Page 300: ...to adequately con trol the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the key is in starter switch position 2 If the key 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 remove key from starter switch and reinsert i To signal turns while being tow...

Page 301: ... the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 79 To prevent the vehicle doors from lock ing deactivate the automatic central locking 컄 page 122 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...

Page 302: ...er To remove cover 왘 Press mark on cover in direction of ar row 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 and snap into place ...

Page 303: ...ere Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine com partment on the left hand side 1 Cover 2 Screw 3 Retainer Removing installing cover 왘 Twist screws 2 90 counterclockwise 왘 Pull up cover 1 왘 Slide out retainer 3 and remove cover by pulling towards front 왘 Install cover 1 in reverse order i Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz and that ha...

Page 304: ...prop erly positioned 왘 Press the cover down and secure with clamps 5 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk The auxiliary fuse box is located in the trunk behind the left hand trim panel 1 Trim panel 2 Handles Opening trim panel 왘 Turn handles 2 왘 Remove trim panel 1 3 Auxiliary fuse box Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is found in the cover of the auxiliary fuse box ...

Page 305: ...cal data Spare 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 Consumer information ...

Page 306: ...rvice More than 300 000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Mercedes Benz original spare parts should be installed The use of non genuine parts and ac cessories not authorize...

Page 307: ...ties 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 Spare Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you lo...

Page 308: ... 2 Vehicle Identification Number VIN Identification labels and numbers 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 5 Information label California version Vacuum line routing for emission con trol system 6 Emission control label When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Page 309: ...ering pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Mechanical loader 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator C 320 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generator alternator ...

Page 310: ... gasoline injection No of cylinders 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 rpm 141 kW 5800 rpm 214 hp 5700 rpm 160 kW 5700 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 192 ft lb 3500 rpm 260 Nm 3500 rpm 232 ft lb 3000 rpm 310 Nm 3...

Page 311: ...can be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A tire inflation pressure table is located on the fuel filler cap of the vehicle The tire pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires Follow tire man ufacturer s maintenance recommenda tion included with vehicle C 230 Kompressor C 320 C 230 Kompressor C 3...

Page 312: ...el offset 1 46 in 37 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91 V Winter tires radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91 H M S Rear axle Rims light alloy 8J x16 H2 Wheel offset 1 26 in 32 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 225 50 R16 92 V1 1 Must not be used with snow chains Winter tires radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91 H M S ...

Page 313: ...ta Rims and Tires Spare wheel C 230 Kompressor C 320 Rim light alloy 4 1 2B x15 H2 4 1 2B x16 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 314: ...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 ft lb 25 30 Nm 15 22 ft lb 20 30 Nm ...

Page 315: ...n Dimensions Model C 230 Kompressor C 320 Overall vehicle length 171 0 in 4345 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 58 8 in 1493 mm Track rear 57 6 in 1464 mm ...

Page 316: ...316 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Page 317: ... 9 US qt 7 5 l Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission 8 5 US qt 8 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 1 MB part no 001 989 21 03 10 Manual transmission 1 3 US qt 1 2 l MB Manual Transmission Oil2 2 MB part no 001 989 26 03 10 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 ...

Page 318: ...ecial PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning sys tem Without headlamp clean ing system With headlamp cleaning system 3 2 US qt 3 l 6 4 US qt 6 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available pre mixed windshield washer solvent antifre...

Page 319: ...m blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air condition ing system Never use R 12 CFC or mineral based lu bricating oil otherwise damage to the system will occur Brake fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced thro...

Page 320: ... and methanol is not allowed Gasohol which contains 10 ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used These blends must also meet all 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 precaut...

Page 321: ...opera tion Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which pro vides 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection by increasing the boiling point The cooling system was filled at the factory wi...

Page 322: ... bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage Please make sure that the mix ture is in accordance with label instruc tions The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality con sult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehic...

Page 323: ...ical data Fuels coolants lubricants etc Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C C 230 Kompressor 4 2 US qt 4 0 l 4 7 US qt 4 4 l C 320 4 8 US qt 4 5 l 5 3 US qt 5 0 l ...

Page 324: ...ially available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze dependingonambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing 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 use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed wi...

Page 325: ...course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the gov ernment course as a tire graded 100 The relative 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 fro...

Page 326: ...nd ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is pro...

Page 327: ...ger seat prevents deployment of the pas senger side airbag if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installed BAS Brake Assist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied Bi Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a mo...

Page 328: ...speed set by the driver Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro duced Engine oil viscosity Measurement for the inner friction vis cosity of the oil at different tempera tures The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin or the lower the temperature it can tol erate without becoming viscous the be...

Page 329: ...r each key Menu The control system displays are ar ranged in menus Each menu contains a number of commands for particular systems In the Audio menu for exam ple you will find the commands Select radio station or Operate CD player Using commands you can directly change the settings for your vehicle MON Motor Octane Number The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth od ...

Page 330: ...location to the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center for sub scribers to Tele Aid service Restraint systems Seat belts belt tensioners airbags and child restraint systems As indepen dant systems their protective func tions complement one another RON Research Octane Number The Research Octane Number for gaso line as determined by a standardized method It is an indication of a gaso line s abilit...

Page 331: ... The Tele Aid system is operational pro viding 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 Tire speed rating Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap proved Traction Force exert...

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Page 333: ...ets rear passenger com partment 149 158 Adjusting 32 Air distribution 145 153 Air volume 145 153 Backrest tilt 33 35 Exterior rear view mirror 40 Head restraint height 33 35 37 Head restraint tilt 34 35 Head restraints 37 Inside rear view mirror 39 Instrument cluster illumination 102 Manual seat 33 Mirrors 39 Rear seat head restraints 36 Seat cushion tilt 33 35 Seat fore and aft adjustment 33 34 S...

Page 334: ...ode 168 CD mode 172 Operating and display elements 160 Operating safety 159 Operation 162 Radio mode 165 Switching off 162 Switching on 162 Telephone operation 176 Audio systems 159 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 138 Automatic central locking Activating deactivating control sys tem 122 Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution 153 Air recirculation mode 154 Deactivating 148 De...

Page 335: ...amp bulbs 283 Block heater 237 Bolts For spare wheel 273 Brake assist system BAS 327 Brake fluid 225 319 Brake lamp bulbs 281 Brake lamp high mounted 281 Brake pads Message in display 256 Brakes 216 Warning lamp 249 Break in period 214 Bulbs replacing 280 Additional turn signals 280 Brake lamps 281 Fog lamps 280 Front lamps 280 High beam 280 High mounted brake lamp 281 License plate lamps 281 286 ...

Page 336: ...8 Infant and child restraint systems 62 65 LATCH child seat mounts 70 Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat mounts 70 Cigarette lighter 199 Cleaning Cup holder 243 Gear selector lever 243 Hard plastic trim items 244 Headlamps 140 Headliner 244 Instrument cluster 243 Leather upholstery 244 Light alloy wheels 243 MB Tex upholstery 244 Plastic and rubber parts 244 Seat belts 244 Steering wheel 243 W...

Page 337: ... 123 Activating easy entry exit feature 123 Setting key dependency 124 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 124 Coolant 229 321 Adding 230 Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity 322 Capacities 317 Checking level 229 Messages in display 257 258 Temperature 223 Temperature gauge 102 Warning lamp 258 Coolant level Checking 225 229 Cruise control 189 328 Canceling 190 Driving downhill 190...

Page 338: ...Displays Digital speedometer 110 Messages 229 252 Selecting 118 Service indicator 238 Showing malfunctions 113 Distance to empty range Calling up 125 Door control panel 27 Door handle 27 Door unlock With Tele Aid 208 Doors Message in display 260 Opening from inside vehicle 85 Opening from outside 83 Downhill driving Cruise control 190 Downshifting 131 133 Drink holder see Cup holder 196 Drinking a...

Page 339: ...52 Engine cleaning 242 Engine compartment 226 Fuse box in 303 Hood 226 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23 250 Engine number 328 Engine oil 227 319 Adding 228 Additives 319 Checking level 227 Consumption 227 Display messages 262 Filler neck 228 Messages in display 229 262 Viscosity 328 Engine oil level see Oil level 225 ESP 23 75 328 Messages in display 260 Switching off 76 Switching on 77 Warnin...

Page 340: ...20 Reserve warning 23 Technical data 317 Fuel additives 321 Fuel consumption statistics After start 125 Since last reset 125 Fuel filler flap 224 Locking 224 Opening 277 Unlocking 224 Fuel requirements 320 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 263 Fuel tank Capacity 318 Filler flap 224 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Capacities 317 Functions control system 106 109 Resetting 115 Fuse box 303 Fuse char...

Page 341: ...83 Cleaning 242 Cleaning system 140 232 Halogen type Replacing bulbs 282 Refilling washer fluid 232 Switching off 52 Switching on 47 Washer fluid 324 Washer system 324 Headliner Cleaning 244 Heated seats 91 Height adjustment Head restraints 33 35 37 Seat belts 43 Steering wheel 37 High beam flasher 48 99 High beam headlamps Messages in display 265 Replacing bulbs 280 282 Switching on 99 High beam ...

Page 342: ...elayed shut off 121 Manual operation 100 Interior storage spaces 195 Armrest 197 Cup holder 196 Glove box 195 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 198 Storage compartment in front of arm rest 196 J Jack 272 Jump starting 297 K Key dependency memory Settings 124 Key positions in starter switch 31 Key mechanical 274 275 Key SmartKey Battery check lamp 83 Changing the batteries 276 Checking the bat...

Page 343: ... switch 99 Daytime running lamp mode 98 Exterior lamp switch 96 Front fog lamps 98 High beam flasher 99 High beams 99 Instrument cluster illumination 102 Interior 100 Locator lighting 98 Low beam 96 Manual headlamp mode 97 Night security illumination 98 Parking lamps 96 Rear fog lamp 98 Settings control system 119 Trunk 101 Limiting the gear range 134 Limp Home Mode 137 Loading 192 Instructions 19...

Page 344: ...y function 93 329 Recalling positions from memory 94 Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing positions 95 Storing key dependent settings 94 Menus 106 AUDIO 110 Control system 329 In control system 108 109 Malfunction memory 112 NAV 112 Settings menu 114 Standard display 110 Submenus 107 TEL 126 Trip computer 125 Microphone Hands free microphone 26 Miles kilometers in speedometer Setting 117 Mir...

Page 345: ... Seat belts 41 60 Odometer main 23 Oil Adding 228 Checking level 227 Consumption 227 Dipstick 227 Filler neck 228 Viscosity 328 Oil level Checking 225 One touch gearshifting 133 Canceling gear range limit 133 Downshifting 133 Upshifting 133 Opening Ashtray 198 Doors from the inside 85 Fuel filler flap 224 Fuel filler flap manually 277 Glove box 195 Hood 226 Side windows 183 Sliding pop up roof 186...

Page 346: ... safety see Occupant safety 56 Pedals 215 Phone book Loading 128 Quick search 128 Phone number Dialing 128 Redialing 129 Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 244 Playing CDs 173 Poly V belt drive 330 Layout 309 Positions Memory function Recalling from memory 94 Storing into memory 94 Power assistance 216 Power seat Adjusting backrest tilt 35 Adjusting head restraint height 35 Adjusting head restraint...

Page 347: ...ng 91 Placing upright 37 Removing 91 Rear seats Adjusting head restraint height 37 Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 138 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 147 156 Activating 147 156 Deactivating 147 156 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 295 Refrigerant Air conditioner 319 Regular checks 225 Reinstalling vehicle battery 295 Remote controls Integrated 210 SmartKey 82 Remote door unlo...

Page 348: ...bber parts Cleaning 244 S Safety Occupant 56 Safety belts see Seat belts 41 Safety systems Driving 73 Saving current speed 190 Searching Radio station 111 Seat belt force limiter 64 Seat belt outlet height adjustment 43 Seat belts 62 Cleaning 244 Fastening 41 Height adjustment 43 Proper use of 43 63 Safety guidelines 60 Warning lamp 250 Seat heater Switching off 92 Switching on 92 Seats 89 Adjusti...

Page 349: ... Temperature interior 145 152 Temperature indicator 117 Time display mode Clock 117 Units Speedometer 117 Temperature 117 Settings Convenience functions 123 Factory SmartKey 83 Individual SmartKey 124 Lighting control system 119 Menus and submenus 107 Resetting all control system 114 Resetting in the submenu 115 Selective 83 Settings menu Functions in 114 Individual vehicle settings 114 Submenus 1...

Page 350: ... Standing water Driving instructions 221 Starter switch 21 31 Positions 31 Starting difficulties 45 Starting position 31 Starting the engine 44 Station radio Search 111 Station selection Setting 122 Steering column Height adjustment 38 39 Length adjustment 38 39 Steering wheel Adjusting 37 Buttons 24 Cleaning 243 Electrical adjustment 38 Height adjustment 39 Manual adjustment 38 Steering wheel adj...

Page 351: ... 48 Synchronizing Sliding pop up roof 188 279 T Tachometer 23 103 Displaying gear range 134 Overspeed range 103 Tail lamps Cleaning 242 Replacing bulbs 281 285 Tailgate Message in display 269 Tar stains 241 Technical data 319 Brake fluid 319 Coolant 317 Coolants 321 Electrical system 314 Engine 310 Engine oil 319 Engine oil additives 319 Fuel requirements 320 Fuels 317 Gasoline additives 321 Lubri...

Page 352: ...d rating 219 331 Tire traction 219 Tires 233 311 Collapsible 328 Consumer information 325 Direction of rotation 234 Driving instructions 218 Retreads 233 Rims and tires 311 Service life 234 Temperature 235 Temperature grades 326 Tread depth 236 Wear pattern 235 Winter 236 Tools 272 Tow away alarm 25 79 Arming 79 Disarming 79 Disarming for transport 79 Towing eye bolt vehicle tool kit Installing 30...

Page 353: ...htrays 198 Cigarette lighter 199 Garage door opener 209 Interior storage spaces 195 Tele Aid 201 Telephone 200 V Vehicle Individual settings 114 115 Locking 25 Locking in an emergency 275 Lowering 291 Service battery 294 Towing 299 Unlocking 25 Unlocking in an emergency 274 Vehicle battery 294 Vehicle care 240 Cup holder 243 Engine cleaning 242 Gear selector lever 243 Hard plastic trim items 244 H...

Page 354: ...5 Tires and wheels 233 Window curtain airbags 61 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 145 153 Refilling washer fluid 232 Replacing wiper blades 287 Washer fluid 232 324 Washer system 324 Windshield washer fluid 324 Message in display 270 Mixing ratio 324 Refilling 232 Wiping with 49 Windshield washer system 324 Windshield wipers 48 Fast wiper speed 48 Replacing wiper blades 287 Single wip...

Page 355: ...edes 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 2284 31 Press time 12 13 02 GSP SIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely care...

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