Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 230 Sport Operator'S Manual Download

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Practical hints

What to do if …

Display message

Possible cause/consequence

Possible solution

ESP

unavailable
See Operator’s Manual

The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts. The battery might not be charged
sufficiently.

The ESP

, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are

deactivated.

The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the systems specified above.

왘

Continue driving with added caution.

왘

If necessary, have the generator and
battery checked.

When the voltage is above this value again,
the ESP

is operational again.

ESP

malfunction
Visit workshop

The ESP

is deactivated because of a

malfunction.

The ESP

, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are

deactivated.

The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the systems specified above.

왘

Continue driving with added caution.

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.

Display malfunction
Visit workshop

The ESP

or the ESP

display is

malfunctioning.

왘

Continue driving with added caution.

왘

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.

Summary of Contents for 2006 C 230 Sport

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual C Class Sedan Order No 6515 0160 13 Part No 203 584 57 71 USA Edition A 2006 Ê4CtYg Ë 2035845771 Operator s Manual C Class Sedan ...

Page 2: ...C 230 C 230 Sport C 280 C 280 4MATIC C 350 C 350 4MATIC C 350 Sport ...

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

Page 4: ...e data recording 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Door control panel 30 Getting started 31 Unlocking 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Starter switch positions 33 Adjusting 35 Seats 35 Steering wheel 40 Mirrors 43 Driving 45...

Page 5: ... 109 Front seat active head restraints 109 Rear seat head restraints 109 Lumbar support 112 Multicontour seats Canada only 113 Seat heating 113 Memory function 115 Storing positions into memory 116 Recalling positions from memory 116 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 117 Lighting 118 Exterior lamp switch 118 Combination switch 122 Corner illuminating front fog lamps C 280 C 350 4M...

Page 6: ...he automatic climate control system 189 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode 189 Setting the temperature 190 Adjusting air distribution 190 Adjusting air volume 191 Front defroster 191 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 192 Air recirculation mode 192 Charcoal filter 194 Air conditioning 196 Residual heat and ventilation 197 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 197 Audio system 19...

Page 7: ...r driving instructions 289 Standing water 290 Passenger compartment 290 Driving abroad 290 Control and operation of radio transmitters 291 Catalytic converter 291 Emission control 292 Coolant temperature 293 At the gas station 294 Refueling 294 Check regularly and before a long trip 295 Engine compartment 297 Hood 297 Engine oil 298 Transmission fluid level 300 Coolant level 301 Battery 302 Windsh...

Page 8: ... in an emergency 389 Unlocking the vehicle 389 Locking the vehicle 390 Fuel filler flap 391 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever 392 Opening closing in an emergency 393 Power tilt sliding sunroof 393 Resetting activated head restraints 394 Resetting activated head restraints 394 Replacing SmartKey batteries 395 SmartKey 396 Replacing bulbs 397 Bulbs 398 Replacing bulbs for front...

Page 9: ...ize tires 434 Mixed size tires 435 Minispare wheel 436 Electrical system 437 Main dimensions 438 Weights 439 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 440 Capacities 440 Engine oils 442 Engine oil additives 442 Air conditioning refrigerant 442 Brake fluid 442 Premium unleaded gasoline 443 Gasoline additives 443 Fuel requirements 444 Coolants 444 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 448 Technical ter...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 16: ...instructions for you to follow 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple 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 indicate cross references to term definitions...

Page 17: ...e never turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazard...

Page 18: ...Center 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 Ca...

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

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

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

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

Page 24: ... 257 Item Page 9 Center console 27 a Starter switch 33 b Hood lock release 297 c Steering wheel adjustment handle manual 40 d Steering wheel adjustment lever electrical 41 e Parking brake pedal 50 58 f Remote trunk opening switch 104 g Door control panel 30 h Parking brake release 50 Item Page j Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 53 앫 Windshield wipers 53 앫 High beam 52 k Exterior lamp switch 52 11...

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

Page 26: ...d ometer 129 144 Digital clock 130 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 53 5 Tachometer with 129 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 87 350 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 352 353 Engine malfunction indicator lamp Canada only 352 353 1 Supplemental Restraint System SRS indicator lamp 62 355 Item Page Seat belt telltale 69 355 A High beam head lamp indicator lamp 52 122 6 Fuel gau...

Page 27: ...3 Telephone Press button s to take a call t to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display i C 230 Sport and C 350 Sport Steering wheel in these vehicles will vary from steering wheel shown However multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to Sport models ...

Page 28: ...ng switch 107 Central unlocking switch 107 6 Switch for folding back rear seat head restraints 111 7 Tow away alarm switch 95 Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 94 Item Page 8 Seat heating passenger side 113 9 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 80 357 366 a Audio system 199 or COMAND see separate operating instructions b Climate control 176 Automatic climate control Canada only 1...

Page 29: ... Item Page 1 Ashtray 261 Cigarette lighter 262 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 49 164 Gearshift lever for manual transmission 48 160 3 Cup holder 259 4 Armrest 258 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 167 ...

Page 30: ...ower tilt sliding sunroof 244 3 Right reading lamp on off 126 4 Interior lighting control 125 5 Interior rear view mirror 43 170 6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system and telephone 157 225 265 7 Garage door opener 273 8 Left reading lamp on off 126 9 Tele Aid emergency call system button 265 ...

Page 31: ...n for storing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 115 3 Switches for seat adjustment 35 109 4 Switches for opening closing front door windows 240 5 Rear door window override switch 85 6 Switches for opening closing rear door windows 240 7 Remote trunk lid switch 104 ...

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

Page 33: ... are located at the end of each segment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button 컄 page 86 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the s...

Page 34: ...less activated in the instru ment cluster come on If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on have it checked and replaced if necessary If a lamp in the instrument cluster re mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving see Lamps in instrument cluster 컄 page 350 3 Starting position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartK...

Page 35: ...ted will go out when the engine is running This indicates that the respective systems are operational i Vehicles with automatictransmission The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch the battery may not be sufficiently charged 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary 컄 page 412 앫 G...

Page 36: ...u slide under it the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt 컄 page 45 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving pa...

Page 37: ...e safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child For ...

Page 38: ...ually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward Lowering 왘 To lower head the restraint push release button 1 and push down on the head restraint i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back ...

Page 39: ...and aft adjustment 5 Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 or 왘 Open the respective door Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The position should be as far rearward as possible consistent with ability to properly operate ...

Page 40: ...y adjust the angle of the head restraint 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion For more information see Seats 컄 page 109 i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye...

Page 41: ...leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch the electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver s door is open Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may c...

Page 42: ...itch on the ignition 컄 page 33 or 왘 Open the driver s door Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move the lever in direction of arrows 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move the lever in direction of arrows 2 Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays including mal function an...

Page 43: ...n starter switch position 0 or 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activated To cancel steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Move steering column stalk 컄 page 41 앫 Press memory position switch 컄 page 116 Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle ...

Page 44: ...of the vehicle Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicl...

Page 45: ...ding to the desired setting For more information see Rear view mir rors 컄 page 170 If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place The exterior rear view mirror housing is now proper ly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally i The memory function 컄 page 1...

Page 46: ...at belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 69 Warning G According to accident stat...

Page 47: ...vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fat...

Page 48: ...o the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your 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 seat backrest in a nearly upright position 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time 앫 Do not ...

Page 49: ...everely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 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 possible death Do not run the engine...

Page 50: ...on on turning off the engine see Turning off engine 컄 page 59 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral position D Drive position For more information see Automatic transmission 컄 page 162 Starting 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P 왘 Do not depress the accelerator 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the...

Page 51: ... mal function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Parking brake 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal 왘 Release parking brake by pulling on handle 1 The warning lamp USA only or 3 Canada only in the instrument cluster goes out Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lo...

Page 52: ...le s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control If you hear a warning signal and the message Release parking brake ap pears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten to re lease the parking brake Simultaneously depressing the acceler ator pedal and applying the brake re duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear i Once the vehicle is in m...

Page 53: ... 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 왘 Push combination switch in direction of arrow 1 The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 24 For more information on headlamps see Lighting 컄 page 118 Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high er than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the veh...

Page 54: ...ument cluster flashes 컄 page 24 The combination switch resets auto matically after major directional changes Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Single wipe Wiping with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 i To signal minor directional changes press combination switch only...

Page 55: ...If it is necessary to op erate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid 컄 page 55 Vehicles with rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield a...

Page 56: ...ning system 컄 page 303 i To prevent smears on the windshield wipe with windshield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining If anything blocks the windshield wipers leaves snow etc switch them off immediately 앫 For safety reasons stop the vehicle in a safe location and remove SmartKey from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage 앫 Remove blockage 앫 Turn the windshield...

Page 57: ... The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the en gine Allow engine and coolant to cool 왘 Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary 컄 page 301 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 th...

Page 58: ... Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Manual transmission Move the g...

Page 59: ...cle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking 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 gear se lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an in cline position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from mov...

Page 60: ...eat belt by guiding the latch plate i Always set the parking brake in addi tion to shifting to position P manual transmission first or reverse gear On slopes turn the front wheels towards the road curb i Vehicles with automatic transmission The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat bel...

Page 61: ...ng the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use...

Page 62: ...61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 63: ... each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started The SRS components are in operational readiness if th...

Page 64: ...odate a person with disabilities contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im pacts front air bags or side impacts front side impact air bags rear side impact air bags and head protection window cur tain ...

Page 65: ...wheel must be at least 10 in 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim Placing hands and arms in side the rim can increase the r...

Page 66: ... the size and weight of the child 3 Always wear seat belts properly If you believe that even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount ed side impact air bags deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center at an additional cost Please contact your local author...

Page 67: ...ot 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 bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide ade quate protection 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or re moving any component or part of...

Page 68: ...otection of others when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Given the considerable deployment speed required inflation volume and the textile structure of the air bags there is the possibility of abrasions or other potentially more serious injuries resulting ...

Page 69: ... side impact air bags rear side im pact air bags window curtain air bags 1 Window curtain air bag 2 Front side impact air bags 3 Rear side impact air bags The front side impact air bags rear side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are deployed 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold 앫 independently of the front air bags The front side im...

Page 70: ...ts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt Air bags can only pr...

Page 71: ... side windows ETD seat beltemergencytensioning device and front seat knee bolsters The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted oc cupants in certain frontal front air bags and ETD and side front side impact air bags rear side impact air bags win dow curtain air bags and ETD impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds 앫 Seat belts can only work when used proper...

Page 72: ...enger s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds the seat belt telltale stops flashing and the warning chime stops sounding The seat belt telltale then continues to be illu minated for as long as either the driv er s or front passenger s seat belt are not fastened The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver and front passenger s seat belt with the front passenger seat oc cupied...

Page 73: ...sioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash i The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the respective front seat belt is fastened latch plate properly inserted into buckle The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or with...

Page 74: ...n on head restraint adjust ment see Seats 컄 page 35 For information on resetting the activated active head restraints see Resetting acti vated head restraints 컄 page 394 Warning G Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Using other seat or head restraint covers may interference with or prevent the activa tion of the active ...

Page 75: ...l seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints To fasten a child restraint follow child restraint instructions for mounting Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract During seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indi cate that the special seat belt retractor is activated The belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack T...

Page 76: ...nufacturer 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 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardl...

Page 77: ...ot illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check in stallation Periodically check the 56 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 56 indicator lamp is illuminated If the 56 indicator lamp goes out or remains out do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the sys tem has been repaired A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will...

Page 78: ...itioning for children from 18 6 kg 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster When the child restraint is not in use remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if the children are secured in a chil...

Page 79: ... a small adult the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the en gine is started and then depending on occu pant weight sensor readings from the seat remain illuminated or go out With the 56 indicator lamp illuminated the front passenger front air bag is deactivated With the 56 indicator lamp out the front passenger front air bag is activated When the OCS senses that th...

Page 80: ...te child restraint on the front passen ger seat 앫 A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be serious ly injured or even killed if the front pas senger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circum stances even with the air bag technolo gy installed in your vehicle The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a chil...

Page 81: ...eployed i The Occupant Classification System 컄 page 77 may have determined 앫 that the seat was empty or occu pied by the weight up to or less than that of a typical 12 month old child seated in a standard child restraint both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the dri...

Page 82: ...in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest 앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category 앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter 앫 Read and observe all warnings in this chapter Warning G If...

Page 83: ... strap between head restraint and top of seat back Head restraint must be installed if removable and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back Make sure the tether strap is not twisted 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring 왘 Securely fasten hook 2 which is part of the tether strap to anchorage ring 3 Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright po...

Page 84: ...ated Warning G Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts 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 until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster Install child seat according to manufactur er s instructio...

Page 85: ...e right and left side anchors 1 With a child seat installed in the left rear seat the seat belt for the center seat occupied by a passenger must op erate freely Guide seat belt between its seat cushion mount and backrest mount along outside of right side child seat anchor i Non LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle s seat belt system Install child seat acco...

Page 86: ...ch 3 to the left The rear door windows can be operated again using the respective switch located in the rear doors For more information see Power win dows 컄 page 240 Warning G Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise injure them selves e g by becoming trapped in the win dow opening When leaving the vehicle always remove the S...

Page 87: ...wing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two cond...

Page 88: ...ight brake pressure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 24 comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running i In winter operation the maximum effectiveness of the ABS ESP and 4MATIC if so equipped is only achieved with winter tires 컄 page 336 or snow chains as re quired Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents 앫 Excessive speed e...

Page 89: ...ng distance Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking When you release the brake pedal the brakes function again as normal The BAS is then deactivated Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded b...

Page 90: ...ot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent ac...

Page 91: ...never be exploited in a reckless or dan gerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others i The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size 컄 page 432 Vehicles without 4MATIC Because of the ESP s automatic operation the engine must be turned off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a b...

Page 92: ...switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore i When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warning lamp v in the speed ometer flashes However the ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle Warning G Whe...

Page 93: ...ansfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Performance testing must only be con ducted on a two axle dynamometer Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because of the ESP s automatic operation the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when the parking brake is bein...

Page 94: ...앫 someone opens a door from the inside 앫 someone opens the trunk with the emergency release button i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer In case the engine cannot be started yet the vehicle s battery is charged the system is not operational Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The alarm will stay on even...

Page 95: ...rming the alarm system 왘 Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is dis armed Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm 왘 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed 앫 a door 앫 the trunk ...

Page 96: ... or auto train The switch is located on the center console 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Switch off ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch i The tow away protection alarm is triggered for example if the vehicle is lifted on one side If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid syst...

Page 97: ...mes on briefly 왘 Exit your vehicle 왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey The tow away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm 왘 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch i You cannot disarm the tow away alarm while the ignition is switched on 컄컄 ...

Page 98: ...function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Canada only Audio system Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 99: ...locking SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity...

Page 100: ...t cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause inter...

Page 101: ...rn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm sys tem is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds Battery check lamp 5 flashes twice The SmartKey will then ...

Page 102: ...y are dis charged the SmartKey is malfunction ing or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey 컄 page 101 and replace them if necessary 컄 page 396 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 389 and the trunk 컄 page 390 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door 컄 page 390 and the trunk 컄 page 106 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery connect...

Page 103: ...y or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company 왘 If necessary have the mechanical lock replaced Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle The trunk lid swings open upwards autom...

Page 104: ... 1 74 m is required to open the trunk lid The handle is located above the rear license plate recess 1 Handle The vehicle must be unlocked 왘 Pull on handle 1 The trunk opens The trunk can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or from its inside in an emergency see Trunk emer gency release 컄 page 105 To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey 앫 Insert the...

Page 105: ...l the trunk begins to open The indicator lamp in the switch remains lit as long as the trunk is open The trunk can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or from its inside in an emergency see Trunk emer gency release 컄 page 105 Closing the trunk 1 Handle 2 Handles 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 or handles 2 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on the trunk lid The trun...

Page 106: ...d When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as a blocked visibility exhaust fum...

Page 107: ...the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey opening the trunk from the inside using the emer gency release button will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Press button Œ or on the S...

Page 108: ...te the automatic locking mode using the control system see Set automatic locking 컄 page 152 Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking or unlocking switch This can be useful for example if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive You cannot lock or unlock the fuel filler flap with the central locking or un...

Page 109: ...i You can open a locked door from the inside 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 unlocking switch 2 If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1 앫 while in the selective remote con trol mode only the door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 while in the glo...

Page 110: ... only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac cident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident i Adjust the head...

Page 111: ...lease button 왘 Push release button 1 The head restraint will fold backward i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck i...

Page 112: ... Head restraint tilt rear outer seats Two different head restraint angle positions are available 왘 Press the release button 컄 page 110 and tilt the head restraint to the desired position Removing and installing rear seat head restraints rear outer seats Warning G Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright Otherwise their protective function cannot be assured i Adjust the head r...

Page 113: ...hance lower back sup port and seating comfort 1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in the direc tion of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the hea...

Page 114: ...gnition 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolster adjustment 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 1 Backrest contour 왘 Adjust the contour of the backrest to the desired position using switches 2 and 3 Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the backrest side bolsters so that...

Page 115: ...t level After approximately 5 minutes seat heating is automatically switched to level 2 2 Two indicator lamps on After approximately 10 minutes seat heating is automatically switched to level 1 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level After approximately 20 minutes seat heating is automatically switched off off No indicator lamp on i If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch a...

Page 116: ...a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memory function you can store up to three different settings The following settings are stored for the driver s seat when using the buttons on the driver s door 앫 Driver s seat backrest and head restraint position 앫 Steer...

Page 117: ...1 왘 Release memory button 1 and press memory position switch 2 within 3 seconds All settings are stored to the selected position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to the desired memory position 왘 Press and hold memory position switch 2 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions Do not operate the power se...

Page 118: ...Memory button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror button 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Press button 3 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb 왘 Press memory button 1 왘 Within 3 seconds press bottom of ad justm...

Page 119: ...ing lamps also tail lamps license plate lamps side marker lamps instrument panel lamps B Low beam headlamps or high beam headlamps when the combination switch is pushed forward and parking lamps ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the...

Page 120: ...g sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on The message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic 앫 the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimi...

Page 121: ...with a three minute delay When the engine is running and you 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position C the parking lamps switch on additionally 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 page 118 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the d...

Page 122: ...ch off The green indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps ...

Page 123: ...t Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U 컄 page 118 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 24 왘 Pull the combinatio...

Page 124: ...luminating front fog lamps 왘 Depending on whether you are turning left or right switch on the left or right turn signal 컄 page 53 The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the road onto which you are turning i Corner illuminating front fog lamps will only come on in low ambient lighting conditions The corner illuminating front fog lamps function is not available at a vehicle speed abo...

Page 125: ...ner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Place the gear selector lever manual transmission gearshift lever in position R The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steering direction and steering angle Switching off corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Place the gear selector lever manual transmission gearshift lever out of position R The respective front fog lamp goes out Hazar...

Page 126: ...remove the SmartKey from the starter switch The interior lamps are switched off after a preset time see Set interior lighting de layed shut off 컄 page 152 i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the respective turn signals will operate when the SmartKey is in the starter switch position 1 or 2 i If the hazard warning flasher has...

Page 127: ...ear passenger compartment go out Switching front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press right or left button X The right reading lamp comes on 왘 Press right or left button X again The right reading lamp goes out Door entry lamps The appropriate door entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to auto matic function The entry lamp switches off automatica...

Page 128: ...of the control system 컄 page 143 Instrument cluster illumination Use reset button 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster To brighten illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 clockwise The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 counterclock wise The instrument cluster illumination will dim i The instrument cluster illumination i...

Page 129: ...multifunction display 컄 page 130 왘 If it is not displayed press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel 컄 page 131 until the trip odometer appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 127 until the trip odometer is reset Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the ...

Page 130: ...t by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature 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 Avoid driving at ex...

Page 131: ...rogram mode automatic transmission 4 Current gear selector lever position gear range automatic trans mission 5 Digital clock 6 Status indicator outside tempera ture digital speedometer i The displays for the audio systems radio CD player will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus ...

Page 132: ...he 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 Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call t to end a call 4 Menu systems Press button ...

Page 133: ...ngs menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For instructions on using these submenus see Submenus in the Settings menu 컄 page 141 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are...

Page 134: ...133 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 135: ...ection traveled Call up vehicle malfunc tion warning and sys tem status messages stored in memory1 1 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored Reset to factory settings Fuelconsumption statistics after start Load phone book Digital speed ometer or out side temperature Select satellite radio station USA only Instrument cluster sub menu Fuelconsumption sta...

Page 136: ...to select the functions in the standard display menu The following functions are available Display digital speedometer or outside temperature 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the digital speedometer The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display 1 Digital speedometer Function Page Run Flat Indicator Canada only 317 Call up digital speedometer or outside temperature 1...

Page 137: ... Refer to separate operating instructions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found Function Page Select radio station 136 Select satellite radio station USA only 137 Operate CD player 137 i You can only store new stations using th...

Page 138: ...d channel is found Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player or the CD Changer 컄 page 216 Vehicles with COMAND Refer to separate operating instructions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display 1 Current CD for CD changer 2 Current track i For more information on satellite radio operation see I...

Page 139: ...display 앫 With COMAND switched on and route guidance activated the direction of travel and maneuver instructions ap pear in the multifunction display Please refer to the COMAND manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system Vehicle status message memory menu Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system Su...

Page 140: ...the multifunction display 1 Number of messages Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are simply a remind er with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the owner s and or driver s responsibility to maintain the vehicle s operating safety by having all re...

Page 141: ... settings to the original factory settings 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings 왘 Press the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 127 for approximately ...

Page 142: ...ess the individual functions within that sub menu Once within the submenu you can use the button j to move to the next function or the button k to move to the previous function within that submenu The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time After approximately 5 second...

Page 143: ...ization with head unit Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set automatic lock ing Activate easy entry exit feature Select language Set time hours Set locator lighting Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror Select display speed display or outside temperature for status indicator Set time minutes Set night security illumination Select automatic time change Daylight Saving Time DST sum...

Page 144: ... until the message Disp Unit Speed odo appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles Select language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr Cl submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the c...

Page 145: ...lect display digital speedometer or outside temperature for status indicator 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr Cl submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting The selected display is then shown continuous...

Page 146: ...urrent setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting Set the time hours This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system or in vehicles with COMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time Hours appears in the multifunction di...

Page 147: ...time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time Minutes appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the minute setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the minutes i Vehicles with COMAND For information on setting the time refer to the separate ...

Page 148: ...arker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select if the changeover between summer and winter time should be automatic or manual Set the date month This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system or in vehicles with COMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j ...

Page 149: ...day setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the day Set the date year This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system or in vehicles with COMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set YY appears in the multifunction display i Vehicles w...

Page 150: ...ble Set daytime running lamp mode USA only 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Hdlamp modeappears in the multifunction display Function Page Set daytime running lamp mode USA only 149 Set locator lighting 150 Set night security illumination 151 Set interior lighting delayed shut off 152 i This function is not ava...

Page 151: ...or lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehi cle is unlocked with the SmartKey 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey ...

Page 152: ...s closed With the delayed shut off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off the following lamps will switch on when the engine is turned off and remain lit for appriximately 15 seconds 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps If after turning off the engine you do not open a door or do not close an ...

Page 153: ...k ness for appriximately 10 seconds after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Int light delay off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the delayed shut off feature off or on Vehicle...

Page 154: ...function to activate and deactivate the easy entry exit feature 컄 page 42 Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature 153 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 154 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activated To cancel steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Move steering colum...

Page 155: ...iew mirror Use the Mirror set parking aidfunction to select whether the passenger side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneuvers when reverse gear R is engaged For additional information see Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 172 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Convenience submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly un...

Page 156: ...er startappears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Function Page Fuel consumption statistics after start 155 Fuel consumption statistics since last reset 156 Distance to empty 156 i All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset approximately 4 hours after the Smar...

Page 157: ...ton ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the reading that you want to reset appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 127 until the value is reset to 0 Distance to empty 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Press button ÿ or è rep...

Page 158: ...e is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use th...

Page 159: ... your telephone is ready to receive calls you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to 30 seconds The message Please wait appears in the multifunction display When the messa...

Page 160: ... eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button s The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button s The control system dials the selected phone ...

Page 161: ... or reverse gear 컄 page 58 When parked on an incline turn front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and...

Page 162: ... 6th gear make sure that you press the gearshift lever to the right Other wise you could accidentally shift into the 3rd or 4th gear and damage the transmission Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal The clutch may be damaged which i...

Page 163: ...just ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions If the operating conditions change the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects indi vidual gears automatically depending on 앫 the gear selector lever position D 컄 page 164 with gear ranges 컄 page 166 앫 the selected program m...

Page 164: ...ually Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pe...

Page 165: ...ever in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in position P 컄 page 392 í Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped Effect ë Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are releas...

Page 166: ...h the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P 컄 page 58 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible mate...

Page 167: ...the accelerator Working on the vehicle Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D you can select a gear range for the auto matic transmission to operate within You can limit the gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left D and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right D The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display 컄 pa...

Page 168: ...icles with 7 speed automatic transmission only î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only 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 Effect ç The transmission shifts through second gear only Allows the use of ...

Page 169: ...ission you can change the gears manually and limit or extend the gear range for automatic shifting with the gear selector lever in position D Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of position P This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared i The last selected program mode C or S is switched on when the engine is restarted All...

Page 170: ...sion will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This may involve shifting down one or more gears 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 second gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop ...

Page 171: ...eservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 303 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 43 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night position by moving lever 1 towards the windshield The interior rear view mirror is dimmed i The headlamps will automatically be cleane...

Page 172: ...for example if the rear window sunshade is in raised position Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and...

Page 173: ... the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror 컄 page 117 왘 Switch the Mirror set parking aid function in the Convenience submenu of the control system to On 컄 page 154 왘 Press button 2 for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror turns downwards to the stored position The passenger side exterior rea...

Page 174: ... mirror lift up mirror 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 sun visor 4 is disengaged from mounting 1 with mirror cover 2 open mirror lamp 3 will switch off i If sunlight enters through a side window close mirror cover 2 if open disengage sun visor 4 from mo...

Page 175: ... When operating the rear window sunshade make sure there is no danger of anyone be ing harmed by the raising or lowering proce dure The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing the switch Briefly press switch again to raise or lower the rear window sunshade completely Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it wi...

Page 176: ...cator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button F or 1 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing this means that too many elect...

Page 177: ...176 Controls in detail Climate control ...

Page 178: ...e 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Right side air vent adjustable a Right side defroster vent fixed b Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the air vents 2 5 6 and 9 to the middle position Item 1 Air volume control 2 Left side temperature control 3 Right side temperature con...

Page 179: ...the air vents Always keep sufficient distance be tween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribu tion control 컄 page 180 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the following pag es Otherwise the windows could fog ...

Page 180: ...erature on each side of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating 왘 Press button U 컄 page 177 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic operation of air vol ume and air distribution switches off i When the climate control system is de activated the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated Only choose ...

Page 181: ...ion and volume Use air distribution control 4 컄 page 177 to adjust the air distribution The following symbols are located on the controls 왘 Press button U 컄 page 177 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic air distribution is switched off The air distribution is controlled according to the selected control setting 왘 Turn air distribution control 4 컄 page 177 to the desired symbol O...

Page 182: ...automatically to the following functions 앫 maximum blowing and heating power 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows 앫 the air recirculation mode is switched off Deactivating 왘 Press button P or 0 컄 page 177 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 53 왘 Press button U 컄 page...

Page 183: ...dicator lamp on button is not lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes Warning G Never operate the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing pro cedure In the event that the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing of the side wind...

Page 184: ...lt sliding sunroof will return to their previous position You can release button once the opening proce dure has begun The windows and tilt sliding sunroof continue opening until they have reached their previous position A window or tilt sliding sunroof will only return to its previous position if it has not been moved to another posi tion using the respective window switch or tilt sliding sunroof...

Page 185: ...dicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents The air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment is controlled via the climate control panel 컄 page 177 If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air condition...

Page 186: ...ontrol for center air vents 3 Right center air vent Adjusting air distribution 왘 Push the slide for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corre sponding direction Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 up or down The air volume is increased or decreased i For draft free ventilation push slides 1 and 3 upward ...

Page 187: ...186 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Canada only ...

Page 188: ... adjustable a Right side defroster vent fixed b Automatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the air vents 2 5 6 and 9 to the middle position Item 1 Left side air distribution control 2 Front defroster 3 Temperature control left raising 4 Display 5 Air volume control raising 6 Temperature control right raising 7 Rear window defroster 8 Right side air distributi...

Page 189: ...mmediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution control 컄 page 190 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heating and cooling given on the following pages Otherwise the windo...

Page 190: ...right 왘 Use temperature controls 3 and d or 6 and b 컄 page 187 to sepa rately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compart ment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically i When the air conditioning is switched off the outside air supply and circula tion are also switched off Only choose this setting for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up i W...

Page 191: ... 187 until the de sired temperature appears in the con trol panel display 4 컄 page 187 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Decreasing 왘 Press temperature button b and or d 컄 page 187 until the de sired temperature appears in the con trol panel display 4 컄 page 187 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior...

Page 192: ...air vents 2 and 9 컄 page 186 are closed Adjusting air volume Use button U 컄 page 187 for auto matic mode or air volume controls or Q 컄 page 187 to adjust air volume manually Seven blower speeds are available 왘 Press button to decrease or Q 컄 page 187 to increase air volume to the desired level The indicator lamp on the button U goes out The automatic air distribution remains switched on Front defr...

Page 193: ...as the airflow volume control are set to U 컄 page 187 and there is a high need for cooling the display MAXCOOL appears This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior when side windows and tilt sliding sunroof are closed Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside e g before driving through a tunn...

Page 194: ...armed by the closing procedure In the event that the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing of the side windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by moving the tilt sliding sunroof switch in the overhead control panel in any direction The closing of the side windows and tilt...

Page 195: ...is turned off 앫 after 30 minutes if the outside tem perature is above approximately 5 C 41 F i Press and hold button for approx 2 seconds The side windows and or tilt sliding sunroof will return to their previous position You can release button once the opening proce dure has begun The windows and tilt sliding sunroof continue opening until they have reached their previous position A window or til...

Page 196: ...ely halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by moving the tilt sliding sunroof switch in the overhead control panel in any direction The closing of the side windows and tilt sliding sunroof can be reversed by again pressing and holding the button e i Press and hold button e for approx 2 seconds The side windows an...

Page 197: ...ating Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condi tioning 왘 Press button 9 컄 page 187 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer i Condensation may drip out from under neath the vehicle This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction Wa...

Page 198: ...n goes out 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 adjustable air vents The air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment is controlled via the auto matic climate control panel 컄 page 187 i How long the system will provide heating depends on 앫 the coolant temperature 앫 ...

Page 199: ...air volume control for center air vents 3 Right center air vent Adjusting air distribution 왘 Push the slide for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corresponding direction Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 up or down The air volume is increased or decreased i For draft free ventilation push slides 1 and 3 upward ...

Page 200: ...n to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second Warning G Any alterations made to electronic components can cause malfunctions The radio amplifier CD changer satellite radio and telephone are interconnected When one of the compone...

Page 201: ...200 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...

Page 202: ...umeric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory telephone in descending order a Accepting a call telephone 229 b Telephone mode selector 225 c Speed dialing memory telephone in ascending order 226 d Terminating a call telephone 230 e CD slot f CD ejection 220 Item Page g Soft keys 202 h Volume 203 j Switching on off 202 k Manual tuning seek tuning radio 209 Track search reverse CD 223 l Manual tuni...

Page 203: ...er switch to position 1 or 2 왘 If the audio system was on as you removed the SmartKey from the starter switch the audio system will automatically come back on as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 or 왘 Press M button Do not press directly in the display face Otherwise the display will be damaged i If the radio is switched on without the key in the starter switch it will automatically switch ...

Page 204: ...ears in the display 왘 Press or soft key to increase or decrease tone level accordingly or 왘 Press RES soft key briefly to reset bass tones to their center level The radio switches back to the standard radio menu 8 seconds after the last soft key is pressed i Should excessively high temperatures occur while the audio system is being operated the display will dim If tem peratures continue to rise HI...

Page 205: ...ics You can select from among the following settings 앫 STANDARD conventional stereo sound 앫 SURROUND the sound is set for better three dimensional acoustic character istics 앫 SPEECH the sound is optimized for the spoken word 왘 Press O button repeatedly until STANDARD SURROUND or SPEECHappears in the display 왘 Press X or Y soft key repeatedly until the desired sound setting has been reached The sou...

Page 206: ...nd setting is reset depending on the sound source activated 앫 Radio mode STANDARD 앫 CD AUX mode SURROUND 앫 Telephone SPEECH The radio switches back to the standard radio menu 4 seconds after the last soft key is pressed Adjusting volume distribution Call up fader and balance functions by pressing the P button Fader 왘 Press P button repeatedly until FADER appears in the display 왘 Press V or W soft ...

Page 207: ...ctory settings 왘 Press P button to call up settings menu in the display 왘 Press RES soft key briefly the respective volume distribution is reset to its center flat level or 왘 Press and hold RES soft key until RESET appears in the display The volume distribution settings for fader and balance are set to their center level The radio switches back to the standard radio menu 4 seconds after the last s...

Page 208: ...e 205 for the AUX input Calling up AUX mode 왘 Press and hold Q button until AUX appears in the display Canceling AUX mode 왘 Press any audio source button Radio operation Selecting radio mode 왘 Press b button Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM AM and WB wavebands Weather band 컄 page 210 Calling up wavebands for radios without SAT 왘 Press FM or AM soft key to switch between FM and...

Page 209: ...tion 앫 Direct frequency input 컄 page 208 앫 Manual tuning 컄 page 209 앫 Automatic seek tuning 컄 page 209 앫 Scan search 컄 page 209 앫 Station memory 컄 page 209 앫 Automatic station memory Autostore 컄 page 210 The station search proceeds in the following frequency increments 앫 200 kHz in FM range 앫 10 kHz in AM range Direct frequency input 왘 Select desired waveband 왘 Press button 왘 Enter desired frequen...

Page 210: ...search 왘 Select desired waveband 왘 Press SC soft key SC will appear in the display The radio briefly tunes in all receivable stations on the waveband selected 앫 Ending scan search 왘 Press SC soft key or S or T The station last played will be selected and SC disappears from the display Station memory You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in the memory 앫 Storing stations 왘 Tune in desired station...

Page 211: ...on buttons 1 to R in order of signal strength 앫 Calling up stations 왘 Press desired station button 1 to R 앫 Leaving the Autostore memory level 왘 Press FM or AM soft key briefly Interrupting radio mode The radio mode is interrupted by an incoming call on the telephone 컄 page 229 앫 Mute on 왘 Press U button The radio mode is interrupted and MUTED appears in the display 앫 Mute off 왘 Press U button The...

Page 212: ...an nels of digital quality radio among others music sports news and entertainment free of commercials SIRIUS satellite radio uses a fleet of high power satellites to broadcast 24 hours per day coast to coast in the contiguous U S This diverse satellite delivered program ming is available for a monthly subscrip tion fee For more information and service availability call the SIRIUS Service Center 컄 ...

Page 213: ...quired for the satellite radio operation described here Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle Note that categories and channels shown in illustrations are dependent on programming content delivered by the service provider Programming content is subject to change Therefore channels and categories shown in illustrations and descriptions contained in...

Page 214: ... is not activated ACQUIRING will also appear in the radio display and NO SAT will appear in the multifunction display Selecting a station The following options are available 앫 Selecting a station using the selected category 컄 page 214 앫 Tuning via station presets 컄 page 213 앫 Tuning via scan search 컄 page 215 앫 Tuning via manual channel input 컄 page 214 앫 Tuning via the program category list 컄 pag...

Page 215: ...eys to enter desired channel within 8 seconds e g 1 6 The system tunes to channel 16 The station you have selected begins to play Tuning via the program category list The category list contains all currently receivable categories of programs It is arranged alphabetically 앫 Selecting a category 왘 Press PTY soft key The current PTY category of the station is displayed 왘 Press or soft key This switch...

Page 216: ...ntil desired station has been reached Tuning via scan search Scan search is characterized as follows 앫 Scan search plays a channel for approx 8 seconds and then skips to the next channel within the current cat egory 앫 Scan search can be terminated manually 왘 Press SC soft key The search starts SC appears in the display 왘 Press SC soft key again The search stops Obtaining additional text informatio...

Page 217: ...ctronic serial number ESN of the SAT tuner installed in your vehicle is displayed 왘 Press RET soft key to exit the menu CD mode Safety precautions i There are ten presets available An existing entry is overwritten in the memory list when a new entry is given Warning G The single CD player and the CD changer are Class 1 laser products There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the housing is...

Page 218: ...ction which could lead to an accident the driver should insert CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and operate the audio system only if permitted by road weather and traffic conditions Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car covers a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second If you affix stickers to the CDs they can become warped due to the heat that d...

Page 219: ...The CD changer can read the following data carriers in MP3 mode 앫 CD DA 앫 CD R 앫 CD RW Compatible file systems and compres sion methods Use Romeo or Joliet Depending on file for mat used up to 128 characters are possi ble The following compression methods are compatible 앫 MP3 앫 WMA 앫 WAV i CD media CD burning software and CD writers are available in great vari ety Due to this variety it cannot be ...

Page 220: ...cordings for which authorization has been obtained from the copyright holder MP3 playback You can play an MP3 CD on the CD changer as you would any standard audio CD All of the functions described for the CD changer also apply for the playback of MP3 CDs Keep in mind that the single CD player in the audio system unit is not able to read MP3 CDs The first 99 tracks on the CD including tracks in sub...

Page 221: ...t can be operated from the front control panel of the audio system A loaded magazine must be installed to play CDs The CD changer is located in the glove box Loading unloading the CD magazine 왘 Slide changer door to the right and press g button 왘 Magazine will be ejected If a CD is already loaded it must be ejected before inserting a new CD Inserting a second CD in the slot with another CD still l...

Page 222: ...0 will appear in the upper left hand corner of the display The CD will resume playback at the point where it was switched off CD changer 왘 Press Q button CD and the selected magazine slot number appear in the upper left hand corner of the display If you have not removed a CD since the last time the CD audio source was activated the last CD listened to will begin to play at the point where it was s...

Page 223: ...r in the audio unit 1 to 6 CDs in the CD changer The magazine slot number of the selected CD appears next to CD in the display and the number of the currently played track appears next to TRACK Direct track entry You can make a direct selection from among the tracks on a CD 왘 Press button 왘 Enter track number using buttons 1 to R The number of the track being played appears next to TRACK in the di...

Page 224: ...ss and hold S button until desired point has been reached 앫 Reverse 왘 Press and hold T button until desired point has been reached Scan 앫 Starting scan 왘 Press SC soft key SC will appear in the display Each track on the current CD will be played for approx 8 seconds in as cending order 앫 Ending scan 왘 Press SC soft key or T or S Random play The random function RDM plays the tracks of the current C...

Page 225: ...ion 왘 Press U button The CD changer mode is interrupted and PAUSE appears in the display 앫 Switching off pause function 왘 Press U button The CD changer mode is active again Track and time display 왘 Press T soft key The number of the track being played and the elapsed playing time appear in the display 왘 Press T soft key again The total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD appear i...

Page 226: ... press any button When your mobile telephone is inserted into the telephone cradle you will see the reception strength in the upper right hand corner of the display Switching on the telephone Switching on the telephone 왘 Press h button If the telephone was previously switched off PROCESSING appears in the display and you will then be prompted to enter your PIN Switching off the telephone 왘 Press h...

Page 227: ...R soft key Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered press soft key and hold to delete the complete number 왘 After correct telephone number has been entered press s button Phone book The numbers stored in the phone book of the telephone can be called up either by name or number In addition incoming calls are stored in the phone book i If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times NEE...

Page 228: ... ascending or descending order 왘 Press and hold button or ƒ until desired initial letter has been reached or 왘 Press button or ƒ repeatedly until desired entry has been reached The stored entries are selected in alphabetical order with the sub entries i This is only possible however when the call information transmitted includes the number of the person calling If the telephone number is not trans...

Page 229: ...number with button or ƒ The letter R and the number of the memory position appear in the upper left hand corner of the display The numbers are stored in the order of the calls received 왘 When you have selected a number press s button The call will be made 앫 Speed dial If you have stored telephone numbers as speed dial numbers in your telephone you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the ra...

Page 230: ...ll be made Accepting an incoming call If the telephone is active in the background reception symbol is visible in the display the audio source is muted when an incom ing call is received A ringing tone can be heard and the caller s telephone number or the name under which the telephone number has been saved in the phone book appears in the display If the caller s number is not transmitted with the...

Page 231: ...e second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call Note that the features described here are depending on availability from your mobile phone service provider 앫 Placing accepting a second call 왘 Place new call by entering telephone number manually 왘 Press s button You are connected to the second caller the first caller is kept on hold or 왘 Press s button to accept a second ...

Page 232: ...eering wheel and the mobile telephone If your audio system is set up for telephone operation the t symbol will appear in the display When you insert your Mercedes Benz specified mobile telephone into the telephone cradle you will be prompted to enter your PIN for 30 seconds 컄 page 231 This display disappears when you press any button When your mobile telephone is inserted into the telephone cradle...

Page 233: ...Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing process 왘 Enter desired telephone number using buttons 1 to R The number can have up to 32 digits but only twelve of these are visible in the display 왘 If necessary correct number entered with the CLR soft key Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered press soft key and hold to delete the complete number 왘 After correct telephone n...

Page 234: ...scending or descending order 왘 Press and hold button or ƒ until desired initial letter has been reached or 왘 Press button or ƒ repeatedly until desired entry has been reached The stored entries are selected in alphabetical order with the sub entries i This is only possible however when the call information transmitted includes the number of the person calling If the telephone number is not transmi...

Page 235: ...ne number with button or ƒ The letter R and the number of the memory position appear in the upper left hand corner of the display The numbers are stored in the order of the calls received 왘 When you have selected a number press s button The call will be made 앫 Speed dial If you have stored telephone numbers as speed dial numbers in your telephone you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the...

Page 236: ...will be made Accepting an incoming call If the telephone is active in the background reception symbol is visible in the display the audio source is muted when an incom ing call is received A ringing tone can be heard and the caller s telephone number or the name under which the telephone number has been saved in the telephone book appears in the display If the caller s number is not relayed CALL w...

Page 237: ... active call you can accept the second call and switch between the two 앫 Accepting a second call 왘 Place new call by entering telephone number manually You are connected to the second caller the first caller is kept on hold 앫 Switching between calls 왘 Press s button This switches between the calls The non active call is kept on hold 앫 Terminating a call 왘 Press t button The current call is termina...

Page 238: ...t on hold is also interrupted however reconnection is indicated by an acoustic signal 앫 Combining two calls 왘 Press s button The calls are combined into one call 앫 Terminating a combined call 왘 Press t button The connection to both callers is terminated Emergency calls 911 The following describes how to dial a 911 emergency call using the audio system head unit when a Mercedes Benz specified mobil...

Page 239: ...shes the connection 왘 Wait until the emergency call center answers then describe the emergency Placing a 911 emergency call using audio head unit with the phone unlocked 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection...

Page 240: ...ING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection 왘 Wait until the emergency call center answers then describe the emergency Placing a 911 emergency call using audio head unit with the phone unlocked 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin DIALING appears in the ...

Page 241: ...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 open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling a...

Page 242: ... point and release The corresponding window closes completely i You can also open or close the power windows using the SmartKey see Summer opening feature 컄 page 243 and Convenience clos ing feature 컄 page 243 Depending on current position the win dows may also open or close when the air recirculation button in the control panel of the climate control 컄 page 177 or automatic climate control Canada...

Page 243: ...losed Hold the switches for approximately 1 second The power windows are synchronized If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure the window will stop and open slightly Remove the obstruction pull the switch again past the resistance point and release If the window still does not close when there is no obstruction then pull and hold the switch again The side window...

Page 244: ...driver s door handle The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the door handle 왘 Press and hold button until the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof are completely closed 왘 Release the button to stop procedure Make sure all windows and the tilt sliding sunroof are properly closed before leav ing the vehicle Warning G When closing the windows and the tilt slid ing sunroof make sure that there is ...

Page 245: ...ng G When closing the tilt sliding sunroof make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The opening closing procedure of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or if the switch was moved past the resistance point and released by moving the switch in any direction The tilt sliding sunroof is made out of glass In the event of an acc...

Page 246: ...ended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seals do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt sliding sunroof Do not open the tilt sliding sunroof if there is snow or ice on the roof as this could result in malfunctions The tilt sliding ...

Page 247: ...alfunction 앫 if the tilt sliding sunroof does not open smoothly 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Move and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 1 컄 page 244 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Hold the sunroof switch for approximately 1 second 왘 Check the Express open feature 컄 page 245 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens completely the tilt sliding sunroof is ...

Page 248: ...er on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 22 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 traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed 앫 The use of crui...

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

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

Page 251: ... 3 Armrest Unfolding and loading 왘 Fold armrest 3 down arrow 왘 Pull handle 1 and swing cover 2 down Warning G Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manu facturer s installation instructions Load the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving Make sure 앫 you can fully raise the tilt sliding sunroof 앫 ...

Page 252: ...and unfold 5 Button 왘 Open trunk lid 왘 Press button 5 The flap opens downward 왘 From trunk slide skis into ski sack Warning G The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten the ski sack securely In an accident an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants 컄컄 ...

Page 253: ...k 8 Eye 왘 Connect hook 7 to eye 8 Tighten strap by pulling at the loose end arrow Unloading and folding 왘 Loosen the straps 왘 Disconnect hook 7 from eye 8 왘 Unload skis 왘 Close flap in trunk 왘 Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise 왘 Place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest 왘 Fasten hook and loop fastener 왘 Close ski sack compartment cover 컄컄 ...

Page 254: ... right rear seat backrests The two sections can be folded down separately Warning G Never drive vehicle with trunk open while the ski sack is removed Deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle in terior resulting in unconsciousness and death i To prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the trunk always close the flap Warning G When expanding the luggage area always fold the seat cushion...

Page 255: ... 컄 page 111 왘 Pull release handle 2 왘 Fold seat cushion 3 forward 왘 Fold backrest 4 forward Returning the backrest to original position 왘 Fold backrest 2 rearward until it engages 왘 Fold seat cushion 1 rearward until it locks into position Always release the seat cushion and fold it forward before folding the seat backrests forward Otherwise the backrest covering may be damaged ...

Page 256: ...items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Warning G If a red indicator is visible with the backrest up then the backrest is not properly locked into position Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied cargo is being carried in the trunk or the extended cargo compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest In an ...

Page 257: ...s follow loading instructions 컄 page 255 Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care w...

Page 258: ... mechanical key in the glove box lock to position 1 Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing 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 shelf below the rear window Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects Keep compa...

Page 259: ...enger compartment 왘 Pull the top of the armrest out and fold it down Parcel net in front passenger footwell all models except C 280 4MATIC and C 350 4MATIC A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell It is for small and light items such as road maps mail etc Warning G The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges...

Page 260: ...ng braking vehicle maneuvers or an ac cident Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When not in use keep the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an acci dent Keep in mind that...

Page 261: ...ges 왘 Press the cup holder in direction of arrow 4 until it engages Cup holder in rear seat armrest 1 Cup holder Opening cup holder 왘 Briefly press the front of cup holder 1 The cup holder slides out slightly 왘 Pull out the cup holder until it stops Closing cup holder 왘 Slide cup holder back until it engages No objects should be in the stationary cup holder when the swiveling cup holder is turned ...

Page 262: ...h sliding button 2 to the right The ashtray insert 3 slides out slightly 왘 Remove the ashtray insert Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Push the ashtray insert 3 down into the retainer until it engages 왘 Push down cover plate 1 to close ashtray The cover plate engages Rear seat ashtray 1 Button 2 Ashtray insert 3 Cover 왘 Pull at top of cover 3 Warning G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing s...

Page 263: ... press the bottom of cover plate 1 The cover plate opens automatically 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 2 The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave childr...

Page 264: ...ever that connecting acces sories to the lighter socket for exam ple extensive connecting and disconnecting or using plugs that do not fit properly can damage the lighter socket With the socket damaged the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating pushed in posi tion or the lighter may pop out too ear ly with the lighter not hot enough To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter s...

Page 265: ...cted to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and 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 ...

Page 266: ...volume control on the audio system or COMAND System or on the multifunction steering wheel To raise turn the rotary volume control on au dio system or COMAND System clock wise or press button æ on the multifunction steering wheel To lower turn the rotary volume control on audio system or COMAND System control counterclockwise or press button ç on the multifunction steering wheel 왘 To activate pres...

Page 267: ...installed and inserted in cradle switches off If you must use this phone we recommend that you use it only with the vehicle at a stand still in a safe location Remove the phone from the cradle and place the call The navigation system if en gaged will continue to run The multi function display in the instrument cluster is available for use and spoken commands are only available by press ing the RPT...

Page 268: ...d the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation al Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services conn...

Page 269: ... button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display When the connection is established the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals Warning G If you feel ...

Page 270: ...tion These programs are only available in the USA 앫 Sign and Drive services Services such as jump start a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable i While the call is connected you can change to the navigation menu by pressing NAVI button on the audio sys tem or COMAND System unit i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button remains...

Page 271: ...upants of the vehicle will be estab lished Information regarding the operation of your vehicle the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and services 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 If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button is...

Page 272: ...ellular phone network is not avail able The message Call failed ap pears in the multifunction display Information calls can be terminated using the t button on the multi function steering wheel or the END But ton on the audio system or COMAND System 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 detec...

Page 273: ...Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Customer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The remote door unlock feature is ...

Page 274: ...des a convenient way to re place up to three hand held remote con trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers gate openers or oth er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be programmed to the ga rage door opener gate operator or other device you wish to operate See the follow ing instructions for programming in...

Page 275: ...ctly with step 3 Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door ...

Page 276: ...g light release the hand held remote control button and the signal transmitter but ton Step 6 왘 Press and hold the just trained signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 and observe the indicator lamp 1 If the indicator lamp 1 stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the respective signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 is pressed and re leased i The indicator lamp 1 f...

Page 277: ...unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the training button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button refer to the garage door opener operator s manual Step 9 왘 Press the training button on the ga rage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have...

Page 278: ...gate operator regardless of where you live by using the programming procedures replace step 4 with the following Step 4 왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release this button until it has been successful ly trained 왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 cycle your hand held remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 secon...

Page 279: ...p 3 Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote con trolled device The integrated remote control trans mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds i Upon completion of programming the integrated remote control make sure you...

Page 280: ...e control 앫 While performing step 3 hold the hand held remote control 5 at differ ent lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 you are programming Attempt varying an gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches 5 to 12 cm away or the same angle at varying distances 앫 If another hand held remote control is available for the same device try the programming steps again using that other...

Page 281: ...d operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the d...

Page 282: ...281 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 283: ...e than 2 3 of maximum rpm in each gear 앫 Shift gears in a timely manner 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick down 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program 컄 page 167 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km y...

Page 284: ...eather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and...

Page 285: ...servoir Have the brake system inspected immediately Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa...

Page 286: ...n 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 prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and cause...

Page 287: ... the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 Take the SmartKey and lock vehicle when leaving 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 which is a safe distance f...

Page 288: ...to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires Stopping distance however is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise ap propriate caution Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the veh...

Page 289: ...ted tires which have a speed rating of 168 mph 270 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi mum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure causing loss of vehicle control and possib...

Page 290: ...r driving is resumed For more information see Winter driving 컄 page 336 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains 컄 page 337 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of control loss Warning G Make sure not to endanger any o...

Page 291: ... ment thus damaging them If you must drive through standing wa ter drive slowly to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine compartment Water in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine damage Any such damage i...

Page 292: ... Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Management and Data System radio or telephone1 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 44 feet approximately 14 m every second 1 Observe all legal requirements Warning G N...

Page 293: ...ents For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or operate this vehicle in areas where combus tible 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 monoxi...

Page 294: ...e which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam com ing from it Tu...

Page 295: ...d hold on to it until possible pressure is released 왘 Take off cap and set it in direction of arrow 2 in the recess on the fuel filler flap To prevent fuel 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 Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serio...

Page 296: ...e 422 i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the ú malfunction indicator lamp USA only or the malfunction in dicator lamp Canada only to illumi nate For more information see Practical hints 컄 page 352 and 컄 page 353 i Opening the hood see 컄 page 297 If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen ...

Page 297: ...tem and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 303 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level see Engine oil 컄 page 298 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs 컄 page 397 Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 118 Tire inflation pressure More information on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 316 ...

Page 298: ...houlder height by gas filled struts Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wipers 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 eng...

Page 299: ... 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 the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fire department Warning G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ignition coils spark plug sockets di...

Page 300: ...wing 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 297 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean 왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain ac curate reading The oil level is correct when it is be tween the lower min mark 3 and upper max mark 2 of oil dipstick 1 왘 If necessary add engine oil For adding engine oil see Addi...

Page 301: ... approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada vehicles For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required ...

Page 302: ...as required 왘 Replace and tighten cap For more information on coolant see Coolants 컄 page 444 Warning G In order to avoid any 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 c...

Page 303: ...od of time consult an authorized Mercedes 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 ...

Page 304: ...in a suitable container 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below the freezing point Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system reservoir For more information see Windshield wa...

Page 305: ...loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer ...

Page 306: ...above conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and tire inflation pressure Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven ...

Page 307: ...ppears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply re...

Page 308: ...he proper size and recommended tire inflation pres sures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 앫 The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification label also tells you about the fr...

Page 309: ...n the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Data shown on placard examples are for il...

Page 310: ... door B pillar If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard Example B locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue if applicable should never exceed the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occup...

Page 311: ... Example B 왘 Locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on your vehicle s placard Step 2 왘 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Step 3 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo grams or XXX lbs Step 4 왘 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX...

Page 312: ...ble cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 컄 page 313 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configura tions and number and size of occupants The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle s pl...

Page 313: ...t Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 front 1 rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 ...

Page 314: ...GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle have the loaded vehicle including driver passengers and all cargo and if ap plicable trailer fully loaded weighed on a suitable commercial scale Trailer tongue load ...

Page 315: ... tire inflation pressure 컄 page 315 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard Example A lists the recommend ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi mum loaded vehicle weight The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underi...

Page 316: ...ssive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition If such information is provided it can be fou...

Page 317: ... correct tire inflation pressure 왘 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire 왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve 왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 314 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pres...

Page 318: ...y manner involving rapid acceleration or high speeds in curves i If you have overfilled the tire release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a tip of a pen Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge Warning G When the multifunction display shows the message Tire pressure Check tires one or more of your tires is significantly un der inflated You...

Page 319: ...e driver s door B pillar 컄 page 314 The tire in flation pressures are not listed in the owner s manual Warning G The Run Flat Indicator does not provide a warning for wrongly selected tire inflation pressures Always adjust tire inflation pres sure according to the placard on the driver s door B pillar or fuel filler flap The Run Flat Indicator does not replace regular checks of the tire inflation ...

Page 320: ...ivation 왘 Press button ç or 왘 Wait until the message Tire pres OK now disappears Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tire inflation pressure Underinflated tires can 앫 cause excessive and uneven tire wear 앫 adversely affect fuel economy 앫 lead to tire failure from being overheated 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics Warning G The Run Flat In...

Page 321: ...total loss of pressure in one or more tires You may only use the MOExtended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator 컄 page 317 For information on driving in case of pres sure loss in one or more tires emergency mode see the Practical Hints section 컄 page 411 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and...

Page 322: ...urer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 330 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 321 8 Load identification 컄 page 325 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in ...

Page 323: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 321 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diag onal or bias ply construction letter B means belted bias ply construction At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can inclu...

Page 324: ...t or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 321 and Tire speed rating 6 컄 page 321 are also referred to as service descrip tion Warning G Even when permitted by law n...

Page 325: ...ted by the speed symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h 앫 Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 27...

Page 326: ...mum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S for winter tires up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S1 up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S1 up to 149 mph 240 km h i Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the moun tain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow...

Page 327: ...1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 컄 page 326 which denotes the tire meets require ments of the U S Department of Transpor tation Manufacturer s identification mark The manufacturer s identification mark 2 컄 page 326 denotes the tire manufactur...

Page 328: ...ximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating 컄 page 322 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 310 i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not ove...

Page 329: ...res is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires c...

Page 330: ...elative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to low est are AA A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled ...

Page 331: ... the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire ...

Page 332: ... inch psi to 1 bar there are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with stan dard equipment including the maximum capaci...

Page 333: ...located on the driver s door B pillar Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to 1 psi another metric unit for air pressure is bars There are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production o...

Page 334: ...ly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead TIN Tire Identification Number Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the means to easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identifica tion mar...

Page 335: ...Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire Vehicle capacity weight Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum lo...

Page 336: ...6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or sooner if neces sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained 컄 page 307 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks i e the inner side of the wheels tires during...

Page 337: ...re the tires you use show M S and the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS ESP and 4MATIC ...

Page 338: ... subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains 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 driving style accordingly H...

Page 339: ...ll notify you when your next maintenance service is due Starting approximately 1 month before your next maintenance service is due one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXXX Miles Km Service A in XXX Days Service A due now The type of maintenance service due is indicated in the...

Page 340: ...ce service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested maintenance service term you will see the following message in the multifunction display Service A exceeded by XXXX Miles Km Service A exceeded by XXX Days In addition a signal sounds when the message appears Any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service Calling ...

Page 341: ...ted the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenance service deadline you will need to subtract these days from the days shown in the maintenance service indicator message or maintenance ser vice indicator display Do not confuse the maintenance service indicator with the engine oil level indicator N i If the ma...

Page 342: ...your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the facto ry with a wax base rus...

Page 343: ...nt Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months de pending on the climate and washing deter gent 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 of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood i...

Page 344: ...wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif fused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake 왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently 왘 Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Automatic car wash You can have your car wash...

Page 345: ...ings may have chrome appear ance they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner Instead use a damp cloth to clean those orna mental moldings For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome plated use a chrome cleaner If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome plated contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only use windo...

Page 346: ...dshield They could other wise damage the hood Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the windshield and or the wiper blades Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in...

Page 347: ...leaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for an extended period of time immediately after it has been cleaned especially not after the wheel rims have been cleaned with wheel rim cleaner Wheel rim cleaners can lead to increased corro sion of the brake disks and brake pads Therefore the vehicle s brake system should always be warmed up bef...

Page 348: ...abric Care for cleaning the car pets Headliner and shelf below rear window 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a dry sham poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Seat belts 왘 Only use clear lukewarm water and soap To prevent scratches do not use scour ing agents The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176 F 80 C or in direct sunlight Warni...

Page 349: ...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 become wet MB Tex upholstery 왘 Use Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft lint free cloth and ap ply with light pressure for cleaning the upholstery Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth...

Page 350: ...e will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 351: ... ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the dis play 컄 page 358 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow th...

Page 352: ...e and notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the prob lem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on ho...

Page 353: ... as soon as pos sible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accurate identification of system malfunc tions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal A loss of pressure has been de...

Page 354: ...ion ú USA only Canada only The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving Your fuel tank is empty 왘 After refuelling start turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succes sion The limp home mode is canceled You do not need to have your vehicle checked ...

Page 355: ...low ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire 왘 When driving off apply as little throttle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the accelerator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions 왘 Do not deactivate the ESP Exceptions 컄 page 89 Failure to follow these i...

Page 356: ... as being occupied 왘 Fasten your seat belts 왘 Remove the items from the front pas senger seat and put them in a safe place 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving There is a malfunction in the restraint systems The air bags or emergency tensioning devices ETDs could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz C...

Page 357: ...ront passenger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 358 Warning G If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passenger sea...

Page 358: ...o objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present 왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out have the system checked as soon as pos sible by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 364 W...

Page 359: ...ther messages of high priority and messages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 127 or button j k ÿ or è on the steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 138 Remember that clearing a message will only make the message disappear Clearing a message will not correct the condition that caused the m...

Page 360: ...es are divided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 360 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 369 i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated as well as the multifunction display to come on Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in working order before st...

Page 361: ...dded caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS display is malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing stee...

Page 362: ...edes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident If the yellow ESP warning lamp v flashes while driving and this message appears the electronic traction system has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes As soon as the brakes have cooled off the electronic traction system switches on again The self diagnosis has not b...

Page 363: ...his value again the ESP is operational again ESP malfunction Visit workshop The ESP is deactivated because of a malfunction The ESP BAS and the Run Flat Indicator are deactivated The brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructi...

Page 364: ...nz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated 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 deployed when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnece...

Page 365: ...ht Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and proper ly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if neces sary 왘 Make sure that no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present The system may recog...

Page 366: ... should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depend ing on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 77 the 56 indicator l...

Page 367: ...small individual is occupying the front pas senger seat Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in weight Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and ...

Page 368: ...hould not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depend ing on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 77 the 56 indicator lam...

Page 369: ...been switched off due to an error 왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure Check tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Observe the traffic situation around you 왘 Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as req...

Page 370: ...cation or as soon as it is safe to do so If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Charge battery The battery has insufficient voltage 왘 Start the engine...

Page 371: ... Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the message Brake fluid Visit workshop displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re sult in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fir...

Page 372: ...er Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Do not drive without sufficie...

Page 373: ...engine Warning G Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand n...

Page 374: ...in damage to the engine Notify an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this mes sage displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the in strument cluster 컄 page 24 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 375: ... as soon as possible The displays for several systems have malfunctioned Some systems them selves may also have malfunctioned 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫...

Page 376: ...e engine oil should be topped to the required level with an approved oil specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display message Possible cause consequence Suggested solution N Check oil level at next gas station The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 299 and add oil as required 컄 page 300 왘 If you must add engine oil f...

Page 377: ... be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 294 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Y Hood open You are attempting to drive with the hood open 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 297 I Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Replace key Drive to works...

Page 378: ...p left The left brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Display malfunction Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp left The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Vi...

Page 379: ...ssible License plate lamp right The right license plate lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Light sensor Drive to workshop The lamp sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps switch on automatically 왘 In the control system set lamp operation to manual 컄 page 149 왘 Switch on the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch 컄 page 118 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as s...

Page 380: ...ht front parking lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Rear fog lamp Substit bulb on The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Switch off lights Headlamps have been turned on with the driver s door opened and the SmartKey removed from the starter switch 왘 Switch off the headlamps Taillamp left Substit bulb on ...

Page 381: ...ll light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn signal right mirror The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn signal left rear Substit bulb on The left rear turn signal ...

Page 382: ...ering gear oil level is too low There is a danger of steering gear damage 왘 Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low the steering power assistance could fail Much greater effort will then be needed to turn the steering wheel Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system Do not drive the vehicle ...

Page 383: ...he tilting portion of the tilt sliding sunroof open 왘 Close the tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 244 L Tele Aid malfunction Drive to workshop One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning 왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center t Function unavailable This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehic...

Page 384: ...partment underneath the trunk floor The following is included 앫 Towing eye bolt 앫 Wheel wrench 앫 Alignment bolt 앫 Vehicle jack 앫 Spare fuses 앫 Collapsible wheel chock 앫 A pair of gloves Removing the vehicle tool kit 왘 Lift up trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk 1 Retaining screw 2 Storage well casing 왘 Loosen retaining screw 1 by turning it counterclockwise 왘 Rem...

Page 385: ... 왘 Place storage well casing 2 over the vehicle tool kit storage well casing 5 and turn retaining screw 1 clockwise as far it will go to secure the Minispare wheel i Arrow 3 on vehicle tool kit storage well casing 5 must point in the direc tion of travel Otherwise you cannot place the storage well casing 2 on top and secure the Minispare wheel with retaining screw 1 To prevent damage always diseng...

Page 386: ...ke up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle...

Page 387: ...lates upward 1 왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2 왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of the base plate 3 Minispare wheel The Minispare wheel is located in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor Removing the Minispare wheel 왘 Lift up trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk 왘 Loosen the retaining screw 컄 page 383 in the middle o...

Page 388: ...d turn the retaining screw 컄 page 383 clockwise as far it will go to secure the Minispare wheel i Arrow 2 on vehicle tool kit storage well casing 4 must point in the direction of travel Otherwise you cannot place the storage well casing 컄 page 383 on top and secure the Minispare wheel with the retaining screw 컄 page 383 To prevent damage always disengage trunk floor handle from upper edge of trunk...

Page 389: ...pare wheel mounted For more information see Rims and Tires 컄 page 432 Spare wheel bolts 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other steel rims located in trunk with spare wheel Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel or other steel rims The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare wheel or other steel rims will physicall...

Page 390: ...g tab 1 in direction of arrow 왘 Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to position 1 The driver s door is unlocked i Unlocking and opening the driver s door and or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To ...

Page 391: ...key back and remove it from the trunk lid lock Locking the vehicle If you can not lock the vehicle with the SmartKey do the following 왘 Close the passenger door the rear doors and the trunk 왘 Press the central locking switch in the center console 컄 page 107 왘 Check to see whether the locking knobs on the doors have moved down 왘 If necessary push them down manually 왘 Remove the mechanical key out o...

Page 392: ...ler flap you can open it manually The release button is on the right hand side of the luggage compartment behind the side trim 1 Side trim 2 Release button 왘 Open the trunk 왘 Remove the side trim 1 from the right hand side of the luggage compart ment 왘 Turn release button 2 clockwise as far as will go The fuel filler flap is released 왘 Open the fuel filler flap from outside Warning G If you operat...

Page 393: ...cked e g to tow the vehicle 왘 Slide out the swiveling cup holder 컄 page 259 1 Tool 왘 Insert a tool 1 e g flat blade screw driver into the opening 왘 Perform the following two steps simultaneously 왘 Press tool 1 forward in the direction of the arrow 왘 Move gear selector lever from position P 왘 Remove tool 1 from the opening i The gear selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P ...

Page 394: ... flat blade screwdriver 왘 Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction of the arrows 왘 Lower the rear of the cover and remove 왘 Remove the cover 왘 Take the crank 3 out of the Operator s Manual pouch 왘 Insert crank 3 through hole on the left side 왘 Turn crank 3 clockwise to 앫 slide sunroof closed 앫 raise sunroof at the rear 왘 Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to 앫 slide sunroof open 앫 lower sunroof at the re...

Page 395: ...ase mechanism audibly engage 왘 Pull out reset tool 왘 Firmly press the head restraint cushion back toward the rear head restraint cover until it engages 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second seat For information on active head restraints see Active head restraint 컄 page 73 For information on head restraint adjust ment see Seats 컄 page 35 i For your convenience we recom...

Page 396: ...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 Warning G Keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately i When inserting the batteries make sure they are clean and free of lint i When replacing batteries alway...

Page 397: ...hanical key 1 push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compart ment 3 왘 Pull battery compartment 3 out of the housing in direction of arrow 4 Battery 5 Contact spring 왘 Remove the batteries 4 in direction of arrow 왘 Using a lint free cloth insert new batteries 4 under the contact spring 5 with the positive terminal side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment 3 into housing until it locks into place 왘 ...

Page 398: ...y important Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when lamps malf...

Page 399: ...nd high beam1 1 Vehicles with Bi Xenon headlamps Low beam and high beam use the same D2S 35W lamp Do not replace the Xenon bulbs yourself Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W Lamp Type 4 Halogen headlamp High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamp High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W Parking and standing lamp W 5 W 5 Front fog lamp HB4 51 W Front fog lamp with cornering fog l...

Page 400: ...lamp P 21 W 9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W a Parking and side marker lamp P 21 5 W b Backup lamp P 21 W c License plate lamps C 5 W d Rear fog lamp driver s side only tail and standing lamp P 21 4 W Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you 앫 tou...

Page 401: ... front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp do the following first 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 118 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 297 Halogen headlamp 1 Housing cover for low beam headlamp 2 Housing cover for high beam head lamp parking and standing lamp 3 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 4 Bulb socket for low beam bulb 5 Bulb socket for high beam bulb 6 ...

Page 402: ...so that its socket locates in the recess of the lamp housing 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise until it engages 왘 Plug the electrical connector onto the bulb 왘 Align housing cover 2 and press until it engages Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn it counterclockwise out of bulb socket 3 왘 Press new bulb gent...

Page 403: ...ll the electrical connector off 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 counterclockwise and take out the bulb 왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of the lamp housing 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 clockwise until it engages 왘 Plug the electrical connector onto the bulb 왘 Align housing cover 2 and press until it engages Warning G Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi Xenon headlamp Because of high vo...

Page 404: ...back into the lamp 왘 Align housing cover 2 and press until it engages Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func tion the entire turn signal unit must be re placed Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the s...

Page 405: ...ng and side marker lamp bulb 6 Turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Press gently onto the respective bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket 왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise until it engages 왘 Reinstall the bulb carrier and lock it again with latch 1 왘 Reinstall the trim panel License plate lamp 1 Screw 왘 Loosen both screws 1 왘 Remove the license plate lamp 왘 Re...

Page 406: ...arm back Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do no...

Page 407: ...ake the wheel wrench the wheel bolts and the jack out of the trunk 컄 page 383 왘 Take the Minispare wheel out of the trunk 컄 page 386 Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a Minispare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The Minispare wheel is for temporary ...

Page 408: ... on 왘 On wheel to be changed loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts approximately one full turn with wrench Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the j...

Page 409: ... 3 cm from the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raised Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and remove 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit 왘 Remove the remaining bolts 왘 Remove the wheel Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work ...

Page 410: ... wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare wheel will physically damage the vehicle s brakes To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances C...

Page 411: ... tight Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb ft 110 Nm Before storing the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position 컄 page 385 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the trunk Warning G Only use genuine equipment Mercedes Benz wheel bolts Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fal...

Page 412: ... style must be adapt ed accordingly Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles road curbs potholes or off road areas This is especially important if the ve hicle is heavily loaded The emergency driving distance that can be achieved greatly depends on the demands placed on the vehicle Depending on speed load driving maneuvers road conditions outside temperature et...

Page 413: ...ately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Warning G Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit Use leak proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the ...

Page 414: ... 2 from the positive terminal 왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the battery 왘 Remove the screw nuts securing the battery 왘 Remove the battery bracket 왘 Pull out the battery ventilation tube from the battery depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model the ventilation tube is located either on the left or right side of the battery 왘 Take out the battery Warning G With a disc...

Page 415: ... unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available permitting the charging of the bat tery in its installed position Cont...

Page 416: ...ever 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 battery...

Page 417: ...he filter box with the jumper cables Clamp ca ble to charged battery 1 first 왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed 왘 Connect negative terminal 4 of the charged battery with negative under hood terminal 3 in front of the filter box with the jumper cables Clamp ca ble to charged battery 4 first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle You can now again turn o...

Page 418: ...Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 95 and deactivate the auto matic central locking 컄 page 152 Vehicles with automatic transmission and or 4MATIC Do not tow start the vehicle Vehicles with 4MATIC Do not tow with one axle raised Doing so could damage the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty All wheels must be on or off the ground Observe instructions for towing...

Page 419: ...ectrical system as that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock remove SmartKey from starter switc...

Page 420: ... 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 95 To prevent the vehicle doors from locking deactivate the automatic central locking 컄 page 152 Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt Never attach tow cable tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis frame or suspension pa...

Page 421: ...cover 왘 Press mark on cover 1 or 2 in direction of arrows 왘 Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the compartment under neath the trunk floor 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench Reinstalling cover 왘 Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place ...

Page 422: ... chart is located in the main fuse box in the passenger compartment 컄 page 422 The amperages of the fuses are also given there Spare fuses Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk 컄 page 383 Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the fuse box cover in the trunk 컄 page 423 Warning G Only use fuses approved by Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in q...

Page 423: ...earward Closing fuse box 왘 Attach fuse box cover 1 in the front 왘 Fold fuse box cover 1 in until it engages Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side 1 Cover 2 Screws 3 Retainer Removing cover 왘 Twist screws 2 90 counterclockwise 왘 Lift the rear of cover 1 왘 Slide out retainer 3 and remove cover 1 by pulling towards front Opening fuse box...

Page 424: ...5 Installing cover 왘 Insert cover 1 sideways into retainer 3 왘 Twist screws 2 90 clockwise Fuse box in trunk The fuse box is located in the trunk behind the left hand trim panel 1 Trim panel 2 Fuse extractor 3 Fuse box cover Opening fuse box 왘 Pull away trim panel 1 왘 Remove fuse box cover 3 Closing fuse box 왘 Insert fuse box cover 3 왘 Insert trim panel 1 ...

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Page 426: ...425 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 427: ...e More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufac tured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be installed The use of non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes...

Page 428: ...arranties 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you los...

Page 429: ...Number VIN 3 Vacuum line routing diagram label 4 Engine number engraved on engine 5 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards i When ordering parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Page 430: ...ut of poly V belt drive 왔 Layout of poly V belt drive All models 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator ...

Page 431: ... cylinders 6 6 Bore 3 46 in 88 00 mm 3 46 in 88 00 mm Stroke 2 69 in 68 40 mm 3 23 in 82 10 mm Total piston displacement 152 3 cu in 2496 cm3 182 8 cu in 2996 cm3 Compression ratio 11 2 1 11 1 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 201 hp 6200 rpm2 150 kW 6200 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 228 hp 6000 rpm2 170 kW 6000 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 181 lb ft 27...

Page 432: ...8 cm3 Compression ratio 10 5 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 268 hp 6000 rpm2 200 kW 6000 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft 3000 rpm 350 Nm 3000 rpm Maximum engine speed 6700 rpm Firing order 1 4 3 6 2 5 Poly V belt 2404 mm 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment 2 Pre...

Page 433: ... can have detrimen tal effects such as 앫 poor handling characteristics 앫 increased noise 앫 increased fuel consumption Moreover tires and rims not approved by Mercedes Benz may under load exhibit dimensional variations and dif ferent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehi cle may be the result i...

Page 434: ...ed from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory equipped wheel rim tire configuration on your vehicle Appearance Package Sport Package etc equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your ve hicle model may also require the pur chase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires See an authoriz...

Page 435: ... Rims light alloy 7 J x 16 H2 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 22 in 31 mm 1 42 in 36 mm All season tires2 2 Radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91H M S Summer tires2 Winter tires2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 205 55 R16 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S or 225 45 R17 91H M S MOExtended 4 4 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator only ...

Page 436: ...H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 225 45 R17 91W or 225 45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 2 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator only Rear axle Rims 8 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires1 3 3 Must not be used with snow chains 245 40 R17 91W or 245 40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 ...

Page 437: ...ressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yel low label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the Minispare wheel to the recommended tire inflation pres sure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation p...

Page 438: ...tem 왔 Electrical system Model all models Generator alternator 14 V 150 A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33 NGK PLKR 6A Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 18 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm ...

Page 439: ...h exte rior rear view mirrors fold ed out 77 8 in 1977 mm 77 8 in 1977 mm 77 8 in 1977 mm 77 8 in 1977 mm Overall vehicle height 55 6 in 1413 mm 56 1 in 1426 mm 56 3 in 1429 mm 55 5 in 1410 mm Wheelbase 106 9 in 2715 mm 106 9 in 2715 mm 106 9 in 2715 mm 106 9 in 2715 mm Track front 59 3 in 1505 mm 59 3 in 1505 mm 59 3 in 1505 mm 59 3 in 1505 mm Track rear 58 1 in 1476 mm 58 1 in 1476 mm 58 1 in 14...

Page 440: ...439 Technical data Weights 왔 Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Page 441: ... 230 all models C 280 C 350 C 350 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC 9 0 US qt 8 5 l 9 0 US qt 8 5 l 9 0 US qt 8 5 l 8 3 US qt 7 8 l 8 3 US qt 7 8 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual transmission C 230 all models C 350 1 3 US qt 1 2 l 1 6 US qt 1 5 l MB Manual Transmission Oil Rear axle C 230 all models C 280 all models C 350 C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC 1 0 US qt 1 0 l 1 2 US qt 1 1 l 1 2 US qt 1 1 l 1 2 US qt...

Page 442: ...ve of 16 4 US gal 62 0 l 2 1 US gal 8 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubri cant oil never R 12 Windshield washer 3 2 US qt 3 0 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 6 4 US qt 6 0 l 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures ab...

Page 443: ... the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended An authorized Mercedes Benz Center will provide you with additional information Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those express ly required for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada veh...

Page 444: ...isonous It burns violently and can cause serious injury Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extin guish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline 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 precautio...

Page 445: ... of both the Research R octane num ber and the Motor M octane number R M 2 This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10 MTBE must not exceed 15 The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3 plus additional cosolvents Using mixtures...

Page 446: ... corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticorrosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze protection to approx 22 F 30 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protection to approx 49 F 45 C the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifre...

Page 447: ...rts Failure to use such anticorrosion anti freeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze Agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant i...

Page 448: ...447 Technical data Fuels coolants lubricants etc Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C all models 3 8 US qt 3 6 l 4 1 US qt 3 9 l ...

Page 449: ...le premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 앫 1 part S to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available pre...

Page 450: ... more intense light than filament headlamps Bi Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam CAC Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz customer service center which can help you with any questions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a breakdown CAN system Controller Area Network Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wipin...

Page 451: ...coming thin or the lower the temperature it can tolerate without becoming viscous the better the viscosity ESP Electronic Stability Program Improves vehicle handling and directional stability ETD Emergency Tensioning Device Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system s threshold to tighten the seat belts SRS FSS Canada vehicles Flexible Service System Maintenan...

Page 452: ...erates the vehicle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs Kilopascal kPa 컄 page 332 Locking knob Knob on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un locked Pushing the locking knob down on an individual door from inside will lock that door Maintenance System U S vehicles Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next veh...

Page 453: ...assenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant size category determined by weight sensor readings from the seat Occupant distribution 컄 page 332 Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red marking of the tachometer dial Avoid this engine speed range as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Poly V belt drive Drives engin...

Page 454: ...the vehicle is parked this lock prevents the transmission gear selector lever from being moved out of position P without SmartKey turned and brake pedal depressed Sidewall 컄 page 333 SRS Supplemental Restraint System Air bags air bag control unit with crash sensor emergency tensioning device Though independent systems they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection Tele Aid Sy...

Page 455: ... page 333 Tire load rating 컄 page 333 Tire ply composition and material used 컄 page 333 Tire speed rating 컄 page 333 Traction 컄 page 334 Tread 컄 page 334 Treadwear indicators 컄 page 334 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 컄 page 334 Vehicle capacity weight 컄 page 334 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 컄 page 334 VIN Vehicle Identification Number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on th...

Page 456: ...matic climate control Canada only 190 Climate control 180 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode Automatic climate control Canada only 192 Climate control 182 Air vents Front Automatic climate control Canada only 187 Climate control 177 Air vents Rear Automatic climate control Canada only 198 Climate control 185 Air volume Automatic climate control Canada only 191 Climate ...

Page 457: ...matic shift program 167 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 169 Fluid level ATF 300 Gear ranges 166 Gear selector lever 162 Gear shifting malfunctions 169 Kickdown 165 Manual shifting 168 One touch gearshifting 168 Program mode selector switch 167 Starting engine 49 B Backrest Driver s multicontour seat Canada only 113 Rear seat folding 254 Seat manual 36 Seat power 38 Backup lamps Messages in disp...

Page 458: ...e vehicle 74 Air bags 64 Blocking rear door window operation 85 Indicator lamp front passenger air bag 80 356 Infant and child restraint systems 74 LATCH type child seat anchors 83 Occupant Classification System OCS 77 Cigarette lighter 262 Climate control system 176 Control panel 177 Defrosting Front 181 Rear window defroster 175 Clock 25 130 Setting time 145 146 Cockpit 22 449 Cockpit Management...

Page 459: ...tic climate control Canada only 192 Climate control 181 Defrosting Front Automatic climate control Canada only 191 Climate control 181 Defrosting Rear 175 Delayed shut off Exterior lamps 151 Interior lighting 152 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving 56 With starting 50 Digital clock see clock Digital speedometer 135 Dimensions vehicle 438 Direction of rotation tires 307 ...

Page 460: ...rgency operations Fuel filler flap 391 Gear selector lever Unlocking 392 Locking unlocking the vehicle 389 Power tilt sliding sunroof Manual operation 393 Remote door unlock 272 Trunk lid Releasing from inside 105 Trunk lid Unlocking 390 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency in case of Battery Jump starting 415 First aid kit 350 383 Flat tire Changing 406 Fuses 421 Hazard warning flasher 1...

Page 461: ...aid kit 383 Flat tire 406 Jacking up the vehicle 407 Lowering the vehicle 410 Minispare wheel 386 Mounting the spare wheel 406 Preparing the vehicle 406 Flexible Service System see FSS Fluids Automatic transmission fluid 300 440 Brake fluid 295 442 Capacities 440 Engine coolant 295 444 Engine oil 298 442 Power steering fluid 441 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 303 448 Fog lamps 121 ...

Page 462: ...21 G Garage door opener 273 Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 331 Gear range 450 Automatic transmission 166 Limiting 166 Shifting into optimal 169 Gear selector lever 48 49 161 162 Cleaning 347 Lock 49 Position indicator 163 Position Automatic transmission 130 162 164 Unlocking in an emergency 392 Global locking unlocking see Key Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 257 Good visibility 170 GPS 451 Gro...

Page 463: ...99 Hood 297 Message in display 376 Horn 23 HVAC see Climate control Hydroplaning 287 I Identification labels 428 Identification number Vehicle VIN 428 Ignition 33 49 Immobilizer 93 Indicator lamps see Lamps indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle Inflation pressure see Tires Inflation pressures Inside door handle 102 Instrument and controls see Instrume...

Page 464: ...bels 428 Certification 428 Emission control information 428 Emission control vacuum line routing 428 Lamp sensor Message in display 378 Lamps exterior 398 399 Light sensor 378 Messages in display 377 378 379 380 Lamps indicator and warning ABS 25 350 Battery SmartKey 100 Brakes 25 351 Engine diagnostics 352 355 Engine malfunction 25 352 353 ESP 25 354 Fog lamps 118 Front passenger front air bag of...

Page 465: ... Resetting service indicator 340 Service indicator message 338 Service term exceeded 339 Maintenance System U S vehicles 338 451 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual seat see Seat Manual 36 Manual transmission 160 161 Gearshift lever 48 161 Shift positions 161 Starting the engine 49 Maximum load rating Tires 332 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332 Maximum tire inflation pressure 332 MB Tex upho...

Page 466: ...e separate COMAND operating instructions Net parcel 258 Neutral gear position Automatic transmission 162 Neutral gear position Manual transmission 161 New vehicle break in 282 Night security illumination 121 Setting 151 Normal occupant weight 332 Number vehicle identification VIN 428 O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 332 Occupant safety 62 Air bags 63 Children and air ...

Page 467: ...83 Phone see Telephone Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning and care of 346 Poly V belt drive 452 Layout 429 Positions memory function see Seats Power assistance 283 Power outlet in rear passenger compartment 263 Power seat see Seats Power 38 Power tilt sliding sunroof 244 Messages in display 382 Opening closing 244 Opening closing in an emergency 393 Opening closing SmartKey 243 Stopping 246 Synchro...

Page 468: ...or unlock Tele Aid 272 Replacing bulbs Additional turn signal lamps 403 Backup lamp 404 Brake lamps 404 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 398 Fog lamps 404 Headlamps 398 400 402 High beam headlamps 398 400 License plate lamps 404 Low beam headlamps 400 Parking lamps 401 403 404 Side marker lamps 403 Standing lamps 401 403 Tail lamps 399 404 Turn signal lamps 401 403 404 Reporting safety defects ...

Page 469: ...ntenance service indicator 338 Service life tires 305 Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS Canada vehicles or Mainte nance System U S vehicles 338 Service System see FSS Service Parts 426 Settings Control system menus and submenus 133 134 Date 147 148 Factory SmartKey 100 Individual SmartKey 100 Individual Vehicle 140 Lighting control system 149 Memory function 115 Menus and submenus 132...

Page 470: ...very services 273 Storage compartments Armrest 258 Cup holder 259 Glove box 257 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 258 Storing memory function Positions into memory 116 Storing tires 306 Submenus see Control system submenus Substitute lamps Bulbs 397 Summer opening feature 243 Sun visors 173 Sunshade 174 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Symbols used in this operator s manual 15 T Tachomet...

Page 471: ...que Wheel bolts 410 454 Tilt sliding sunroof see Power tilt sliding sunroof Time 145 TIN 333 Tire and Loading Information Placard 308 Tire and loading Information Terminology 331 Tires 304 432 Air pressure 331 Care and maintenance 305 Chains 337 Cleaning 306 342 Direction of rotation 307 Driving instructions 286 Important notes Tire inflation pressure 315 Inflation pressure 296 314 316 Information...

Page 472: ...ing lenses 344 Indicator lamps 25 Turning off engine 59 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 334 Units Setting Speedometer 143 Upholstery Cleaning 348 Useful features 257 V Vacuum line routing diagram label 428 Valet locking 106 Vehicle Battery 412 Breaking in the vehicle 282 Care 341 Dimensions 438 Individual settings 140 142 Locking unlocking 108 Locking unlocking in an emergency 389 390 Low...

Page 473: ...ange 410 Removing 408 Spare 384 386 436 Tightening torque 410 Wheels Tires 304 Window curtain air bags 68 Windows see Power windows Windshield Cleaning 345 Defogging 181 192 Replacing wiper blades 405 Washer fluid 303 448 Washer system 448 Windshield washer fluid 448 Message in display 382 Mixing ratio 448 Refilling 303 Wiping with 55 Windshield washer system 448 Windshield wipers 53 Cleaning 345 ...

Page 474: ...enz 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 Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 2840 31 Press time May 10 2005 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful ...

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