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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG

Operator’s Manual

C-Class Sedan

Order No. 6515 0183 13 Part No. 203 584 34 71 USA Edition A, 2007

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Summary of Contents for 2007 C 230

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual C Class Sedan Order No 6515 0183 13 Part No 203 584 34 71 USA Edition A 2007 C Class Sedan 2 0 3 5 8 4 3 4 7 1 ...

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 32 Adjusting 34 Seats 34 Steering wheel 38 Mirrors 41 Driving 43...

Page 5: ...central locking 99 Locking and unlocking from the inside 100 Seats 101 Front seat active head restraints 101 Rear seat head restraints 101 Lumbar support 105 Multicontour seats Canada only 105 Seat heating 106 Memory function 107 Storing positions into memory 108 Recalling positions from memory 108 Lighting 109 Exterior lamp switch 109 Combination switch 113 Corner illuminating front fog lamps C 2...

Page 6: ...e 170 Air conditioning 172 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 173 Automatic climate control 174 Deactivating the automatic climate control system 177 Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode 177 Setting the temperature 178 Adjusting air distribution 178 Adjusting air volume 179 Front defroster 179 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 180 Air recirculation mode 181 Charcoal ...

Page 7: ...rking 264 Tires 264 Hydroplaning 265 Tire traction 265 Tire speed rating 266 Winter driving instructions 267 Standing water 268 Passenger compartment 268 Driving abroad 268 Control and operation of radio transmitters 268 Catalytic converter 269 Emission control 270 Coolant temperature 270 At the gas station 271 Refueling 271 Check regularly and before a long trip 273 Engine compartment 274 Hood 27...

Page 8: ...360 Unlocking locking in an emergency 361 Unlocking the vehicle 361 Locking the vehicle 362 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever 363 Opening closing in an emergency 364 Power tilt sliding sunroof 364 Resetting activated head restraints 365 Resetting activated head restraints 365 Replacing SmartKey batteries 366 SmartKey 366 Replacing bulbs 367 Bulbs 368 Replacing bulbs for front...

Page 9: ...405 Minispare wheel 406 Electrical system 407 Main dimensions and weights 408 Main dimensions 408 Weights 408 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 409 Capacities 409 Engine oils 412 Engine oil additives 412 Air conditioning refrigerant 412 Brake fluid 412 Premium unleaded gasoline 413 Gasoline additives 413 Fuel requirements 414 Flexible Fuel Vehicles C 230 C 230 Sport only 414 Coolants 416 Windshield wa...

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: ...e 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 veh...

Page 12: ...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 substantial ...

Page 13: ...ar 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 Serv...

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

Page 16: ...ollow 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 a procedure which is continued on the next page 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page This symbol is used to indicate cross references to term defina ti...

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: ...tration 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 Auto Safety Ho...

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: ...r switch 32 Item Page a Hood lock release 274 b Steering wheel release handle manual 39 c Steering wheel adjustment stalk electrical 40 d Parking brake pedal 48 54 e Remote trunk opening switch 97 f Door control panel 30 g Parking brake release 48 Item Page h Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 50 앫 Windshield wipers 51 앫 High beam 50 j Exterior lamp switch 50 109 k Exterior rear view mirror adjustm...

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

Page 26: ...ital speedometer 120 135 앫 Digital clock 121 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 50 5 Tachometer with 120 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 82 322 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 325 326 Engine malfunction indicator lamp Canada only 325 326 1 Supplemental Restraint System SRS indicator lamp 58 330 Item Page Seat belt telltale 69 328 A High beam head lamp indicator lamp 50 113 ...

Page 27: ...ton s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming 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 a...

Page 28: ...115 5 Central locking switch 100 Central unlocking switch 100 6 Switch for folding back rear seat head restraints 103 7 Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 90 Item Page 8 Seat heating passenger side 106 9 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 68 332 339 a Audio system 187 or COMAND see separate operating instructions b Automatic climate control 174 Climate control 164 Rear window def...

Page 29: ...ette lighter 242 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 47 153 Gearshift lever for manual transmission 46 149 3 Cup holder 239 4 Storage compartment tele phone compartment under the center armrest 238 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 157 ...

Page 30: ...ower tilt sliding sunroof 224 3 Right reading lamp on off 117 4 Interior lighting control 116 5 Interior rear view mirror 42 160 6 Garage door opener 253 7 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system and telephone 146 208 247 8 Left reading lamp on off 117 9 Tele Aid emergency call system button 247 ...

Page 31: ...ction for storing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 107 3 Switches for seat adjustment 34 101 4 Switches for opening closing front door windows 221 5 Rear door window override switch 80 6 Switches for opening closing rear door windows 221 7 Remote trunk lid switch 97 ...

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

Page 33: ...4 Â Panic button 컄 page 81 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 starter switch For more information see Locking and unlocking 컄 page 92 Starter switch positions i Canada only Only vehicles equipped with an anti theft alarm system hav...

Page 34: ...eadlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless ac tivated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated will go out when the engine is running This indicates that the respective systems are operational i Vehicles with automatic transmission The S...

Page 35: ...e 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 43 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts wh...

Page 36: ... steering wheel Seat height 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 왘 Press switch 4 in direction of arrow until your legs are lightly supported 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 Regardless of seatin...

Page 37: ... 컄 page 101 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 in the event of an ac cident or similar situation Do not drive t...

Page 38: ...be as far rearward as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel Seat height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of arro...

Page 39: ...lp reduce injuries during an accident i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from t...

Page 40: ...l the way in until it engages The steering wheel is locked into posi tion again 왘 Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down and in and out before driving off Warning G Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering column is securely locked in place before driving off Driving without the steering column locked may c...

Page 41: ...e allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle When entering and exiting the vehicle the steering wheel is in its uppermost position The easy entry exit feature can be activat ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub menu of the control system 컄 page 144 i The memory function 컄 page 107 lets you store the settings for the power seat the steering wheel adjustment electrical and the exteri...

Page 42: ...heel is in the uppermost tilt position the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started Warning G Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in mo tion All steering wheel adjustments must be completed before setting the vehicle in mo tion...

Page 43: ...0 Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your in terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearw...

Page 44: ...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 wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using t...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...elt around a person and another object at the same time 앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to make sure that it is properly posi tioned 앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing War...

Page 47: ...in the starter switch to position 3 컄 page 32 and hold until the engine starts For information on turning off the engine see Turning off engine 컄 page 55 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause un consciousness and possible death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as garage which are not properl...

Page 48: ...ing off engine 컄 page 55 Starting difficulties 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 왘 To unlock remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert If the engine does not start as described carry out the following steps 왘 Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and rep...

Page 49: ... reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control If you hear a warning signal and the mes sage Release parking brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking brake 컄 page 48 i At vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h the automatic central locking system engages and th...

Page 50: ... to avoid damage to the transmis sion place the gearshift lever to reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped Wait for the gear selection process to com plete before setting the vehicle in motion Place the gear selector lever in position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le ver out of P or N i...

Page 51: ...nation switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 The high beam headlamps and 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 109 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn ...

Page 52: ...ing turn signals will flash three times Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions al ways operate the windshield wipers with wind shield washer fluid 컄 page 52 Vehicles...

Page 53: ...ors are closed and 앫 the clutch pedal is depressed vehicles with manual transmission or 앫 the gear selector lever is in position D or R vehicles with automatic transmission or 앫 the wiper setting is changed using the com bination switch i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy chattering wiper blades wipe with wind shield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining If anything bl...

Page 54: ...he 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 off 왘 Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary 컄 page 278 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 ...

Page 55: ...vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Manual transmission Move the gear shift lever into neutral position no gear is selected 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Manual transmission Move the gear shift lever into first or reverse gear 앫 Automatic transmiss...

Page 56: ...e it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selector lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Position P alone may not prevent your vehi cle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the pa...

Page 57: ...e damage to the door and or door trim pan el Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Damaged seat belts must be replaced Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure...

Page 58: ...57 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 59: ... engine is running This facilitates detection of system malfunc tions The 1 indicator lamp in the in strument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no lat er than a few seconds after the engine has been started The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1...

Page 60: ...st therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and f...

Page 61: ...ation of vehicle controls The distance from the center of the driver s breast bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the ste...

Page 62: ...nt ed side impact air bags deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center at an additional cost Please contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details i Air bags are designed to deploy only in cer tain frontal impacts front air bags...

Page 63: ...tallation of addition al electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects e g packages purs es umbrellas etc 앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door These items may turn into projec tiles and cause head and other injuries when the window curtain air bag is de ployed 앫 Air ba...

Page 64: ...t belts The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if 앫 the system based on OCS weight sen sor readings senses that the front pas senger seat is occupied 앫 the 56 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit 컄 page 68 앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages This allows the air bag to have d...

Page 65: ...d the system s deploy ment threshold Occupant Classification System The Occupant Classification System OCS automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classi fied occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat Occupants must sit properly belted in a po sition that is as upright as possible with their back against the sea...

Page 66: ...2 month old child in a standard child restraint the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and re main illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat is classified as being empty the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated indicating that the front pass...

Page 67: ...traint recom mended for the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following important information when circ...

Page 68: ...size and weight of the child and secure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated 컄 page 65 i Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have deployed TheOccupant...

Page 69: ...em senses the front passenger seat as being empty the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out Warning G If the 1 indicator lamp and the 56 indicator lamp are lit at the same time there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS 앫 Have the system ...

Page 70: ... to the child in case of an accident instead of increasing protec tion for the child Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation of child seats i For information on infants and children trav eling with you in the vehicle and restraint sys tems for infants and children see Children in the vehicle 컄 page 74 Warning G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off Always make sure all of...

Page 71: ...t make any modifications to the seat belts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G USE SEAT BELTS PROPERL...

Page 72: ...ve too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or gans such as your liver or spleen 앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on you...

Page 73: ...mation see Practical hints 컄 page 328 Emergency tensioning device ETD seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases 앫 in frontal or rear end impacts exceeding the system deployment threshold 앫 if the restraint systems are operational and function...

Page 74: ...he activated active head restraints see Resetting acti vated head restraints 컄 page 365 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event o...

Page 75: ...take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Warning G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could 앫 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle 앫 be seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or ...

Page 76: ...the restraint When using any infant or toddler restraint or booster seat be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the 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 i...

Page 77: ...eat We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear facing child restraint in the back seat 앫 If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 56 indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated Should the 56 indicator lamp not illuminate ...

Page 78: ...he child is not properly secured in the child restraint Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Posi tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul der not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster When the child ...

Page 79: ...trap to anchorage ring 3 Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached the child restraint itself can be secured Secure the child restraint and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions 왘 Reinstall cover 1 after removing the tether strap Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by pas sengers or the ex...

Page 80: ...t where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster Install child seat according to manufactur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors 1 An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat anchor fittings must be ...

Page 81: ...to the left in direction 1 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 221 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 re...

Page 82: ...g two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference 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 conditi...

Page 83: ...ressure 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 Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents 앫 Excessive speed especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS BAS ESP and 4MATIC if so equipped cannot reduce this risk Always adjust you...

Page 84: ...ning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switched off The ba sic driving and braking functions are still available When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the brak ing distance Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or stee...

Page 85: ... normally but without the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in an emergen cy braking maneuver Therefore the braking distance may increase Warning G The BAS cannot 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 The BAS cannot pre...

Page 86: ...es out when the engine is running Warning G Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster In this case proceed as follows 앫 While driving off apply as little throttle as possible 앫 While driving ease up on the accelera tor 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehi...

Page 87: ... off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer 앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system For information on vehicles with 4MATIC see Four wheelelectronic tractionsystem 4MATIC with the ESP 컄 page 88 i The ESP will only function pr...

Page 88: ...d off Switching on the ESP 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with ESP switched on i When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warn ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes However the ESP will then not stabilize the ve hicle Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is i...

Page 89: ...transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Performance testing must only be conduct ed on a two axle dynamometer Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because the ESP operates automatically the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when the parking brake is bein...

Page 90: ...also be triggered when 앫 opening the vehicle with the mechanical key 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 ve hicle s battery is charged the system is not op erational Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call 1 800 FOR MERCed...

Page 91: ...larm system 왘 Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey The turn signal lamps flash once and an acoustic signal sounds 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 close...

Page 92: ...emory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 93: ...Keys 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 to it The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks 앫 the doors...

Page 94: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i You can also open or close the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof using the SmartKey 컄 page 223 If you can no l...

Page 95: ...s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 92 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once 앫 The locking knob in the driver s door moves up 앫 The anti theft alarm ...

Page 96: ...u lose a SmartKey or mechanical key you should do the following 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company 왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement The trunk lid swings open upwards au...

Page 97: ...ce of 5 71 ft 1 74 m is required to open the trunk lid i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey i If you hear a warning signal you have forgot ten to switch off the headlamps before o...

Page 98: ... 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 i If the trunk does not open it is still locked separately 컄 page 99 i The trunk can also be opened from its inside in an emergency see Trunk emergency re lease 컄 page 98 i If the trunk does not open it is still locked separately 컄 page 99 i T...

Page 99: ...result in 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 fumes may enter the vehicle interior i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk You may lock yourself out i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked the trunk will lock automatically after closing it The turn signals will flash three t...

Page 100: ...e 96 Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system see Set ting automatic locking 컄 page 143 i To...

Page 101: ...cks 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 A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe...

Page 102: ...nts Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the po tential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that i...

Page 103: ... 1 Release button 왘 Push release button 1 The head restraint will fold backward 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 in the event of an ac cident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without...

Page 104: ... Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position Head restraint tilt rear outer seats Two different head restraint angle positions are available 왘 Press the release button 컄 page 102 and tilt the head restraint to the desired position Warning G Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright Otherwise their protective function cannot be assured i Adjust the head restrai...

Page 105: ...sired position i The rear center seat head restraint cannot be removed 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 in the event of an ac cident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat...

Page 106: ... backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with switches on the side of the seat after switching on ignition 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolster adjustment 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 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 th...

Page 107: ...ll indicator lamps 2 go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest 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 I...

Page 108: ...a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor 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 Steeri...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...ps license plate lamps side marker lamps parking lamps and instrument panel lamps also come on 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 other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered you must have the headlamps...

Page 111: ...ng G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpectedly 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 minimize risk to you and to others activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and or ambient lighting con...

Page 112: ...itch on 컄 page 109 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 컄 page 139 When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps swit...

Page 113: ... fog lamps and the rear fog lamp switch on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on 컄 page 109 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp switches off The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a ...

Page 114: ...on of arrow 2 Corner illuminating front fog lamps C 230 Canada only C 280 C 350 and models with 4MATIC with Bi Xenon headlamps The corner illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning The corner illuminating front fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position B 컄 page 109 or 앫 the exterior ...

Page 115: ...ont fog lamp can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original position i If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction the corner illuminating front fog lamp comes on for the side indicated by the turn signal The corner illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a maximum of three minutes Afterward it goes out eve...

Page 116: ...artKey removed from the starter switch The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the center console 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signal lamps are flashing Switching off hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch...

Page 117: ...ic control 왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center position The interior lighting switch on in darkness when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 open a door 앫 open the trunk The interior lighting switches off after ap proximately 10 seconds see Setting inte rior lighting delayed shut off 컄 page 142 An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically L...

Page 118: ...n X to switch on the desired front reading lamp 왘 Press the left or right button X again to switch off the respective front reading lamp Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark the cor responding door entry lamps will switch on in darkness when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed Trunk lamp Th...

Page 119: ...righten To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 counterclock wise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Warning G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis play is inoperative As a result you will not be able to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warning indicator lamps malfunction warning messa...

Page 120: ...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 Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down...

Page 121: ... 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 exc...

Page 122: ...Current program mode automatic transmission 4 Current gear selector lever position gear range automatic transmission 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 primar...

Page 123: ...ering wheel 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 to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call 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 dis...

Page 124: ...r the other 앫 If you press button k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For instructions on using these submenus see Submenus in the Settings menu 컄 page 132 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which op...

Page 125: ...124 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 126: ... traveled Call up vehicle mal function warning and system status messag es 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 from start Load phone book Digital speed ometer or out side temperature Selecting satel lite radio sta tion USA only Instrument cluster sub menu Fuelconsumption stati...

Page 127: ...nu The following functions are available Call up digital speedometer or outside temperature 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer or the outside temperature appears in the multifunction display Example illustration 1 Digital speedometer Function Page Run Flat Indicator Canada only 291 Call up digital speedometer or outside temperature 126 Call up maintenance service displa...

Page 128: ... or j repeatedly until the desired station or the desired stored station is found The station search depends on the se lected setting in the Vehicle submenu of the control system 컄 page 142 Pressing button k or j will ei ther start a frequency scan or select the next stored radio station Selecting satellite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio application 왘 Select satel...

Page 129: ...nt CD with additional number from 1 to 6 when running from CD changer 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected For more information on CD operation see CD mode 컄 page 201 and for the CD changer see 컄 page 204 i For more information on satellite radio oper ation see Introduction to satellite radio USA only 컄 page 197 Vehicles with COMAND Refer to separate...

Page 130: ... off the mes sage NAV OFF appears in the multifunc tion display 앫 With COMAND switched on but route guidance not activated the direction of travel and if available the name of the street currently traveled on appear in the multifunction 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 ...

Page 131: ...rred causing status messages to be recorded the number of messages appears in the multifunction display 1 Number of messages 왘 Press button k or j The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred For malfunction and warning messages see Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 333 Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for...

Page 132: ...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 118 for approximately 3 seconds The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display...

Page 133: ...se 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 The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages i The settings you have changed will not be re set unless you confirm ...

Page 134: ... lamp mode USA only Set automatic locking Activate easy entry exit feature Select language Set the time hours Setting locator lighting Select display speed display or outside temperature for status indicator Set the time minutes Setting night security illumination Select automatic time change Daylight Saving Time DST summer Standard time winter Setting interior lighting delayed shut off Set the da...

Page 135: ...tedly until the message Disp Unit Speed odom appears in the multifunc tion 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 Inst cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display The selection marker ...

Page 136: ... or outside temperature for status indicator 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst cluster 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 continuously in the lower display The ...

Page 137: ...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 display The selection marker is ...

Page 138: ...minutes Select automatic time change Daylight Saving Time DST summer Standard time winter 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 Daylight sav Summer Winter time appear...

Page 139: ...em or in vehicles with COMAND if the time synchronization with head unit feature was set to Off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set day appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the day setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the day Set the date year This function can be seen in vehi...

Page 140: ... Setting 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 Headlamp mode ap pears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting i Vehicles with COMAND For information on setting the date refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions Function Page Setting da...

Page 141: ... 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 the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 40 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 ...

Page 142: ...ngine you do not open a door or do not close an opened door the lamps will automatically switch off after 60 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headl delayed shut off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the headlamps delayed ...

Page 143: ...menu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings The following function is available Selecting audio search function Use of the Audio search function to select a radio station 컄 page 127 will enable you to start a frequency scan Frequency or select a radio station stored in memory Memory 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to...

Page 144: ...on æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lock appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the automatic central locking On or Off Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu Use the Convenience submenu to change the settings for a number of...

Page 145: ...until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message From start appears in the multifunction display 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 stop steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Move steering ...

Page 146: ...st reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last reset Resetting fuel consumption statistics 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the reading that you want to reset appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 118 until ...

Page 147: ... whether your telephone is switched on or off Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when weat...

Page 148: ...e and number 왘 Press button s You have answered the call The duration of the call appears in the multifunction display Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call 왘 Press button t Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the mult...

Page 149: ...system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers This 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 Pr...

Page 150: ...t exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could move the gearshift lever which could result in an accident and or serious person al injury Warnin...

Page 151: ...th gear make sure that you press the gearshift le ver to the right Otherwise you could accidental ly shift into the 3th 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 Warran ty Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal The clutch may be damaged which i...

Page 152: ... selector lever is located on the lower part of the center console Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature Warning G Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob structing the pedals range of...

Page 153: ...g by 앫 limiting the gear range 앫 changing gears manually Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of park position P or neutral position 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 whe...

Page 154: ...starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in park position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P 컄 page 363 í Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped Effect ë Neutral No power is transmitted from t...

Page 155: ... turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unatten...

Page 156: ...ssion shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights 왘 Leave the transmission in gear 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and or on a hill 왘 Set the parking brake 왘 Move the gear selector lever to park position P Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking space 왘 Control the vehic...

Page 157: ...ugh sixth gear only applies to vehicles 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 s...

Page 158: ...ng 앫 The vehicle starts out in second gear both forward and reverse for gentler starts This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected 앫 Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads 앫 Upshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin Select S for standard driving 앫 The vehicle sta...

Page 159: ... warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive wheel when driving off on slippery road surfaces This may cause seri ous damage to the drivetrain which is not cov ered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G On slippery ro...

Page 160: ...ion This will involve shifting down one or more gears Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be selected 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location 왘 Move the gear selector lever t...

Page 161: ...eservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 280 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 41 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever 1 towards the wind shield The interior rear view mirror is dimmed i The headlamps will automatically be cleaned whe...

Page 162: ...ould blind you As a result you may not be able to observe traffic con ditions and could cause an accident Warning G In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area ...

Page 163: ...ver 2 if open disengage sun visor 4 from mounting 1 and pivot to the side Warning G 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 Whe...

Page 164: ...climate control panel 컄 page 165 or automatic climate control panel 컄 page 175 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button F or 1 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Make sure that the movement of the rear window sunshade is not restricted by objects on the rear window shelf Otherwise the sunshade or the objects could be damaged Warning G Any accumulation of s...

Page 165: ...164 Controls in detail Climate control USA standard equipped with climate control depending on vehicle production date Canada standard equipped with climate control ...

Page 166: ...heel 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 center air vents and side air vents to the middle position Item 1 Air volume control 2 Left side temperature control 3 Right side temperature...

Page 167: ...he 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 168 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 u...

Page 168: ...n each side of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating 왘 Press button U 컄 page 165 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic operation of air vol ume and air distribution switches off Warning G When the climate control is switched off the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off Only choose this se...

Page 169: ...lockwise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Adjusting air distribution and volume Use air distribution control 4 컄 page 165 to adjust the air distribution The following symbols are located on the controls i If you turn the temperature control fully clockwise for one side of the vehicle you are in creasing the temperature for the other side of the ...

Page 170: ...x blower speeds are available 왘 Press button U 컄 page 165 The indicator lamp in the button goes out The automatic air volume control is switched off The air volume is adjusted according to the currently selected setting 왘 Use the air volume control 1 컄 page 165 to adjust the air volume Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield for example if it is iced up You can also defo...

Page 171: ...button 컄 page 165 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i If you have switched on the defrost function using the P or 0 button you cannot make any other settings i The cooling remains switched on i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield is clear again Warning G Fogged windows impair visibility endanger ing you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside switching off the...

Page 172: ...ctivated i The air recirculation mode is deactivated au tomatically 앫 after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C 앫 after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is turned off 앫 after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 41 F 5 C Warning G Never operate the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed ...

Page 173: ...s refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer i A side window or tilt sliding sunroof will only return to its previous position if it has not been moved to another position using the re spective side window switch or tilt sliding sun roof switch after it was closed with button A side window or tilt sliding sun roof that was moved will remain in its current position if button i...

Page 174: ...trol 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 The temperature at the center air vents 1 and 3 for the rear passenger comp...

Page 175: ...174 Controls in detail Automatic climate control USA standard equipped with automatic climate control depending on vehicle production date Automatic climate control optional for Canada ...

Page 176: ... adjustable a Right side defroster vent fixed b Automatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents and side air vents 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 ...

Page 177: ...mediate 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 178 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 window...

Page 178: ...t ment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating 왘 Press button U 컄 page 175 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic operation of air vol ume and air distribution switches off Warning G When the automatic climate control is switched off the outside air supply and cir culation are also switched off Only choose this setting for a short time ...

Page 179: ...ondingly adjust the interior air temperature Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 1 and 8 컄 page 175 to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment The following symbols are found on the controls 왘 Turn air distribution control 1 or 8 컄 page 175 to the desired symbol The indicator lamp on the button U 컄 page 175 goes out i If you increase th...

Page 180: ...ds are available 왘 Press button to decrease or Q 컄 page 175 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 defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield for example if it is iced up You can also defog the windshield and the side windows Activating 왘 Press button P or 0 컄 page 175 The in...

Page 181: ...control 1 or 8 to a or Y 컄 page 175 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls as well as the airflow volume control are set to U 컄 page 175 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 i If you have switched on the defrost functi...

Page 182: ...ndows begin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculationmodeimmediately should clear interior window fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning 컄 page 175 is activated or press button P or 0 i The air recirculation mode is activated auto matically at high outside temperatures The indicator lamp on the button is not lit when the air recirculation mode is ...

Page 183: ...lity of anyone being harmed by the closing pro cedure When using the air recirculation mode with convenience closing feature should the up ward movement of a window be blocked by some obstructions including but not limited to arms hands fingers etc the automatic reversal feature will not operate In the event that the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing of the side windows can be ...

Page 184: ... will close i The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down 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 When using the charcoal filter with conve nience closing feature should the up...

Page 185: ...ds The side windows and or tilt sliding sunroof will return to their previous position You can release button e once the opening procedure has begun The windows and tilt slid ing 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 position using the respective window ...

Page 186: ...ating 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 32 왘 Press button 9 컄 page 175 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button 9 컄 page 175 The indicator lamp on the button 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 If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates tha...

Page 187: ... volume control for center air vents 3 Right center air vent Adjusting air distribution 왘 Push the slide for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corresponding direction Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 2 up or down The air volume is increased or decreased i The temperature at the center air vents 1 and 3 for the rear pass...

Page 188: ...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 189: ...188 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...

Page 190: ...umeric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory telephone in descending order a Accepting a call telephone 212 b Telephone mode selector 208 c Speed dialing memory telephone in ascending order 210 d Terminating a call telephone 213 e CD slot f CD ejection 204 Item Page g Soft keys 190 h Volume 190 j Switching on off 190 k Manual tuning seek tuning radio 195 Track search reverse CD 207 l Manual tuni...

Page 191: ... rotary control of N button The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned Do not press directly in the display face Otherwise the display will be damaged i If the radio is switched on without the Smart Key in the starter switch it will automatically switch off again after approx 30 minutes If your vehicle is equipped with a telephone the display may prompt you to enter you...

Page 192: ...appears in the display 왘 Press or soft key to increase or decrease tone level accordingly or 왘 Press RES soft key briefly to reset treble tones to their center level The radio switches back to the standard radio menu 8 seconds after the last soft key is pressed Sound system You can either program the sound settings manually 컄 page 191 or choose settings via preset sound characteristics You can sel...

Page 193: ...s and treble are returned to their center level and the volume is set to a predefined level Vehicles with sound system The sound 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 balanc...

Page 194: ... 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 soft key is pressed Telephone muting If your vehicle equipment includes a Mercedes Benz specified mobile telephone you can adjust its volume separately from the volume of the audio system while the telephone is being used Connecting an external audio source AUX ...

Page 195: ... 왘 Press FM AM or WB soft key repeatedly until desired waveband has been selected The FM AM and WB wavebands are called up one after another The waveband currently selected appears in the upper left hand corner of the display Selecting a station The following options are available for selecting a station 앫 Direct frequency input 컄 page 194 앫 Manual tuning 컄 page 195 앫 Automatic seek tuning 컄 page ...

Page 196: ...lay 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 왘 Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone is he...

Page 197: ...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 212 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 198: ...ed after three consecutive scans of the complete fre quency range then the scan stops at the chan nel with which it began and NO WB FOUND appears in the display If this happens switch back to standard radio mode i Additional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required for the satellite radio operation de scribed here Contact an authorized Mercede...

Page 199: ...installed in your vehicle is displayed This information is required to call the SIRIUS Service Center for an activation request After activation of the satellite radio service The satellite radio main menu appears The radio station selected last is audible provided it can be received The first channel 001 is called up and the PTY system changes to All categories If no station can be received ACQUI...

Page 200: ... wish to select e g 1 The radio plays the station stored under this number and the PTY function changes to the category corresponding to the station Tuning via manual channel input Example tuning in channel 16 왘 Press button Input line appears in the main radio menu 왘 Use number keys to enter desired channel within 8 seconds e g 1 6 The system tunes to channel 16 The station you have selected begi...

Page 201: ...d 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 information Additiona...

Page 202: ... There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the housing is opened or damaged Do not open the housing The single CD player and the CD changer do not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user For safety reasons have any service work which may be necessary performed only by qualified personnel Warning G In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident the driver should in...

Page 203: ... Replace the CD in its case after use 앫 Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight MP3 notes The CD changer can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3 files Information on MP3 data carriers Compatible MP3 data carriers The CD changer can read the following data carriers in MP3 mode 앫 CD DA 앫 CD R 앫 CD RW Your CD drive or CD changer has been de signed to play CDs which correspond to the EN 60908 sta...

Page 204: ...ula tions In many countries the reproduction of copyrighted materials is not permitted even if only for personal use without the express prior consent of the copyright holder Please check the current copyright laws for your country and comply with them These restrictions do not apply for exam ple to your own compositions and record ings or for recordings for which authorization has been obtained f...

Page 205: ...CD from slot Operational readiness of CD changer If a CD changer has been installed in the vehicle it 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 i Due to the branched data s...

Page 206: ...here 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 switched off After the last track on a CD has finished the next CD is automatically played Playing tra...

Page 207: ...umber of the track being played appears next to TRACK in the display You can only enter available track numbers Skipping tracks forward backward 앫 Skipping tracks forward 왘 Press S button briefly The next track will be played 앫 Skipping tracks backward 왘 Press T button briefly If the track has been playing for more than 10 seconds the unit skips back to the beginning of the track currently playing...

Page 208: ...racks of the current CD in random order 앫 Switching on random 왘 Press RDM soft key RDM appears in the display A randomly selected track is played 앫 Switching off random 왘 Press RDM soft key again Repeat The track being played is repeated until the repeat function is switched off 앫 Switching on repeat 왘 Press RPT soft key RPT appears in the display 앫 Switching off repeat 왘 Press RPT soft key again ...

Page 209: ... playback menu appears in the display GSM network phones Using your Mercedes Benz specified mobile telephone a number of functions and operating steps can be performed and displayed in the audio system display Further operating instructions not covered here can be found in the operating instruc tions for the multifunction steering wheel and the cellular telephone If your audio system is set up for...

Page 210: ... key Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered press soft key and hold to delete the complete number 왘 Press OK soft key after entering correct PIN 왘 READY or ROAMING will appear in the display Adjusting the volume 왘 Turn rotary control of N button during a telephone call The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned Adjusting sound 왘 Adjust sound during a te...

Page 211: ... Searching and calling up telephone book entries by name You can access your mobile telephone s phone book using the audio system You can access both the main entries and the sub entries of your phone book 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button or ƒ 왘 Press desired numerical key 2 to 9 The stored entries are selected according to the alphabetical order of the initial letters e g for S Smith press bu...

Page 212: ...EM soft key or press button or ƒ 왘 Press RCV soft key received calls The number of received calls and then the call last received appear briefly in the display 왘 Select desired telephone 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 n...

Page 213: ... or ƒ The letter L and the number of the memory position appears in the 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 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 ...

Page 214: ...bile 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 call You are connected with the second caller the first caller is kept on hold 앫 Switching between calls 왘 Press 2 and s buttons This switches between the ...

Page 215: ...ption strength in the upper right hand corner of the display Switching on the telephone Switching on the telephone 왘 Press h button If you have programmed an unlock code for the telephone you must now enter the code 왘 Enter code using buttons 1 to R 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 ...

Page 216: ...hone can be called up either by name or number In addition incoming calls are stored in the phone book 앫 Searching and calling up phone book entries by name You can access your mobile telephone s phone book with the audio system You can access both the main entries and the sub entries of your phone book 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button or ƒ 왘 Press desired numerical key 2 to 9 The stored entri...

Page 217: ...rs in the display 앫 Returning calls received 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button or ƒ 왘 Press RCV soft key received calls The number of received calls and then the call last received appear briefly in the display 왘 Select desired telephone 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 or...

Page 218: ...or ƒ The letter L and the number of the memory position appears in the 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 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 r...

Page 219: ...is kept on hold 앫 Terminating a call 왘 Press t button The current call is terminated The connection to the caller previously kept on hold is also interrupted however reconnection is indicated by an acoustic signal Placing a second call If you wish to place another call during an already active call you can place the second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call Note that...

Page 220: ...ncy call on the mobile phone The following conditions must be met for a 911 emergency call 앫 Telephone must be switched on 앫 The corresponding mobile communica tions network must be available If you cannot make an emergency call you will have to initiate rescue measures yourself GSM network phones Placing a 911 emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked 왘 Press h button to switch t...

Page 221: ... 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation CODE appears in the audio display 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit 왘 Press OK soft key or s button for dialing to begin DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection 왘 Wait until the emergency call center answers then describe the emergency Placing a 911 emergency call using audio hea...

Page 222: ...sal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling and holding the switch by pressing and holding button on the SmartKey or by press ing and holding button or e on the climate control panel the automatic rever sal function will not operate When leaving the vehicle always r...

Page 223: ...ime 앫 after the battery has been disconnected or discharged 앫 if the power windows cannot be fully opened Express open or closed Express close 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 Warning G If you pull and hold the switch up when closing the window and upward movement of the window is blocked by some obstruc tion including but not limited to arms hands fingers etc the automatic reversal will not ope...

Page 224: ...rrupt pro cedure Convenience closing feature 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the 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 ...

Page 225: ...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 226: ... injury To avoid damaging the seals do not trans port 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 sunroof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur 컄 page 364 i When the tilt sliding sunroof is open reso nance ...

Page 227: ... malfunction 앫 if the tilt sliding sunroof does not open smoothly 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 왘 Move and hold the sunroof switch in di rection of arrow 1 컄 page 224 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 225 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens completely the tilt sliding sunroof is s...

Page 228: ...Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever The current speed is set 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must always re main responsible for the vehicle s ...

Page 229: ...rol 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 Howev er the gear selector lever should not be moved to position N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads i Vehicles with manual ...

Page 230: ... 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 Vehicles with automatic transmission When you use the cruise control lever to deceler ate the transmission will automatically down shift if the engine s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently Warning G The speed stored in me...

Page 231: ...nufacturer s installation in structions Otherwise an improperly at tached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lbs 100 kg Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded Load the roof rack in such a way th...

Page 232: ...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 233: ...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 234: ... 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 ac cessing the trunk always close the flap Warning G When expanding the luggage area always fold the seat cushio...

Page 235: ...컄 page 103 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 for ward Otherwise the backrest covering may be damaged ...

Page 236: ...aced 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 accident durin...

Page 237: ... Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible using cargo tie down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load 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 durin...

Page 238: ... flammable substances in side the vehicle or in the trunk Otherwise the flammable substances could ignite and start a fire inside the vehicle 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 b...

Page 239: ...t Closing storage compartment 왘 Press armrest down until it engages into place Opening the storage tray telephone tray 왘 Press button 3 on driver s side or button 2 on passenger side and lift armrest Closing the storage tray telephone tray 왘 Press armrest down until it engages into place Armrest in the rear passenger compartment 왘 Pull the top of the armrest out and fold it down i The mobile phone...

Page 240: ... parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident Warning G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equip ment only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or an ac cident Liquids s...

Page 241: ...d and sliding it in 왘 Turn the cup holder in direction of arrow 3 until it engages 왘 Press the cup holder in direction of arrow 4 until it engages No objects should be in the swiveling cup holder when the swiveling cup holder is slid up ward Otherwise the swiveling cup holder or the objects could be damaged No objects should be in the stationary cup holder when the swiveling cup holder is turned i...

Page 242: ...cle from movement by setting the parking brake 왘 Move the gear selector lever to position N manual transmission second gear Now you have more room to take out the ashtray insert 왘 Push sliding button 2 to the right The ashtray insert 3 slides out slightly 왘 Remove the ashtray insert Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down as you could otherwise damage it W...

Page 243: ...r until it engages 왘 Push at top of cover 3 to close ashtray Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from th...

Page 244: ...p to a max imum of 85 W designed for use with the standard cigarette lighter plug type Keep in mind however that connecting accessories to the lighter socket for example extensive con necting 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 position or the lighter ...

Page 245: ...personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving please use the ha...

Page 246: ... mobile phone into connector contact 2 on cradle 3 왘 Push the top of the mobile phone in di rection of arrow 1 until the lug on the mobile phone release button engages The mobile phone is connected to the network via the external antenna The mobile phone is linked to the hands free device and the multifunc tion steering wheel The battery is charged depending on its charge status and the position o...

Page 247: ...le phone cra dle Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone cradle 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Press release button in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone cradle 3 out in direction of arrow 2 Installing a different mobile phone cra dle Example illustration 1 Contact plate 2 Recesses 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Insert mobile phone cradle 3 into recesses 2 ...

Page 248: ...wer 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 press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Information button depend ing on the type of response required The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub scriber agreement and placi...

Page 249: ...cation number and color are generated i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated the audio system or COMAND System unit is muted and the selected mode radio tape or CD paus es The optional cellular phone if 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 standstill in a safe location Remove the phone from the cradle an...

Page 250: ...nse cen ter Initiating an emergency call manually 1 Cover 2 SOS button 왘 Briefly press on cover 1 The cover will open 왘 Press SOS button 2 briefly The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the informa tion on to the Respons...

Page 251: ... nature of the need for assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may ap ply Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man ual for more information These programs are only available in the USA 앫 Sign and Drive service...

Page 252: ...mp on the Roadside Assistance button remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the sys tem self check after switching on the ignition to gether with the SOS button and the Information button See system self check 컄 page 248 if the indi cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button is ...

Page 253: ... Aid system could not initiate an Information call e g the relevant cel lular phone network is not available The mes sage Call failed appears in the multifunction display Information calls can be terminated using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the END Button on the audio system or COMAND System If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or r...

Page 254: ... 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 informa tion i The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is avail able The SOS button wil...

Page 255: ...tegrated 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 opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features a...

Page 256: ...the hand held remote control button and the signal transmitter button Step 6 왘 Press and hold the just trained signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 and observe indicator lamp 1 If 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 Step 7 왘 To program the remaining two signal tran...

Page 257: ...tep 13 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons repeat the steps above starting with step 3 Gate operator Canadian programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law som...

Page 258: ...trol 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 왘 Select and press the appropriate integrated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote controlled device The integrated remote control trans mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the integrated remote control memory 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 32 왘 Simultaneously press and hold oute...

Page 259: ... Straighten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are in compatible with the integrated remote control If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Cent...

Page 260: ...259 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 261: ...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 157 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km y...

Page 262: ...s and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone ...

Page 263: ...ime without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking ef fect Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads It can also result in the brakes overheat...

Page 264: ...to test them briefly after driving off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Warning G Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking ma neuvers Warning G If other than recommended brake pads are installed or other than reco...

Page 265: ...mission Move the gear shift lever to neutral position no gear selected 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Manual transmission Move the gear shift lever into first or reverse gear 앫 Automatic transmission Move the gear selector lever to position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When parked on an incline always turn the front wheels towards the road curb 앫 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch...

Page 266: ...er the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply red...

Page 267: ...d rating as specified for your vehicle in the Technical data section 컄 page 403 for example when purchasing new tires For Information on how to identify the tire speed rating on a tire s sidewall see Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 295 If you are uncertain about the correct read ing of the information given on a tire s side wall any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad t...

Page 268: ...r driving is resumed For more information see Winter driving 컄 page 308 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains 컄 page 309 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 269: ...ater in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being in gested by the engine through the air intake caus ing severe internal engine damage Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud ...

Page 270: ... in your Maintenance Booklet Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury To prevent damage to the catalytic converters only u...

Page 271: ...er 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust...

Page 272: ...ng fumes and skin or clothing contact extinguish all smoking materials Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors can damage to your health Warning G C 230 C 230 Sport Flexible Fuel Vehicles identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only on fuel filler flap Ethanol fuel E85 and its vapors are highly flammable poisonous and burn easily Etha nol fuel can cause seri...

Page 273: ...MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump C 230 C 230 Sport Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only on the fuel filler flap For more information on gasoline or E85 see Premium unleaded gasoline 컄 page 413 or the Factory Approved Service Products pam phlet Warning G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the...

Page 274: ...p cleaning system 컄 page 280 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level see Engine oil 컄 page 276 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs 컄 page 367 Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 109 Tire inflation pressure More information on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 290 i Opening the hood see 컄 page 274 If you find that ...

Page 275: ...en the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns only touch owner serviceable components described in the Operator s Manual and comply with all relevant safety precautions Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running The radiator fan may continue to run for approximately 30 seconds or even r...

Page 276: ... 1 ft 30 cm The hood will lock audibly 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps then it is not properly closed Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force 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 When closing the hood use ex...

Page 277: ...k To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick do the following 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 274 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 dipst...

Page 278: ...des Benz Center check the transmission Only use 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 spe...

Page 279: ...ant as required 왘 Replace and tighten cap For more information on coolant see Coolants 컄 page 416 Warning G In order to avoid any potentially 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 reservo...

Page 280: ... 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 Warning G Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling automotive batteries Risk of explosion Fire open flames and smoki...

Page 281: ...luid 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 For more information see Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 418 Warning G Washer solvent antifreeze is highly flamma ble Do not spill washer solvent antifreeze on hot engine p...

Page 282: ... 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 and type as shown on the original part See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further informa tion If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted 앫 The wheel brakes or suspension components c...

Page 283: ...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 284: ...ears 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 redu...

Page 285: ...le 앫 The certification label found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle 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 front and rear axle weight capacity called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the total allowable we...

Page 286: ...city The placard showing the seating capacity is located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 284 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly caus ing a blowout Overloading the tires can ...

Page 287: ...0 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs Step 5 왘 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 Step 6 if applicable 왘 If your vehicle will be towing a...

Page 288: ...ccupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard 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 lbs Occupant 3...

Page 289: ...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 290: ...컄 page 290 Placard 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum load ed vehicle weight The tire inflation pres sures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear exc...

Page 291: ... psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been p...

Page 292: ... This allows the system to de tect a significant loss of pressure in a tire If a wheel s rotational speed changes due to falling tire inflation pressure you will see a corresponding warning message in the multifunction display Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pres sures Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to b...

Page 293: ...ing and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended tire infla tion pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner s manual i The recommended tire inflation pressures for your vehicle can be found on the tire placard located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 289 The tire inflation pressures are not listed in the owner s m...

Page 294: ... appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 311 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes Chancel If you wish to confirm activation 왘 Press button æ The following message will appear in the multifunction display Run Flat Indicator restarted After a certain learning phase the Run Flat Indicator c...

Page 295: ...here is a 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 291 For information on driving in case of pres sure loss in one or more tires emergency mode see the Practical hints section 컄 page 382 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pres sures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and...

Page 296: ...urer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 304 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 295 8 Load identification 컄 page 299 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 297: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 295 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 298: ...ly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 295 and Tire speed rating 6 컄 page 295 are also referred to as service description Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can ...

Page 299: ...ed 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 275 40 ZR 18 99Y The Y speed rating in paren thesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being above 186 mph 300 km h Consult the tire ma...

Page 300: ...aximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purcha...

Page 301: ... bols For more information on retreaded tires see 컄 page 281 Tire size The code 3 컄 page 300 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 컄 page 300 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 컄 page 300 identifies the week and year of manufac ture The first two figure...

Page 302: ...e inflation pressure for the tire 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 overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can...

Page 303: ... ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessive...

Page 304: ...eel Sustained high tem perature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under 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 m...

Page 305: ...ilopascal kPa or bars Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Bar Another metric unit for air pressure There are 14 5038 pounds per square 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 inflati...

Page 306: ...dicated on certification label 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 total loa...

Page 307: ...o easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identifica tion mark Tire size Tire type code and Date of manufacture Tire load rating Numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall Tire manufac turers also ...

Page 308: ... tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer s recommended in tervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio If none is available tires should be rotated every 3000 to 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 284 Rotate tires ...

Page 309: ...ake sure 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 4...

Page 310: ...ws before installing snow chains 앫 Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel 컄 page 406 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 Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire...

Page 311: ...vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator will 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 ex...

Page 312: ...cles equipped with Maintenance System U S vehicles Canada vehicles depend ing on vehicle production date The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service and calculates other maintenance service work required i Vehicles equippedwithFSS Flexible Service System only Canada vehicles depending on ve hicle production date 앫 FSS evalu...

Page 313: ...you can have the maintenance service indicator reset The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the battery is disconnected ...

Page 314: ...t washing reduces and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions 앫 near the ocean 앫 in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions 앫 during winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to pre...

Page 315: ...ins Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months depending on the climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be ap...

Page 316: ...ry 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 washed in an automatic car wash from the start Automatic car washes without brushes are preferable 왘 To protect the filter system switch th...

Page 317: ...ield When leaving the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Otherwise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appearance they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner Instead use a damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings For very dirty ornamental moldings of whi...

Page 318: ... the SmartKey in the starter switch Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield To clean the window interior do not use a dry cloth abrasives solvents or cleaners containing solvents Do not touch the inside of the front rear or side windows with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Doing so ma...

Page 319: ...to clean the cockpit or the steering wheel Cleaners containing sol vents will make the surface porous and vehi cle occupants could suffer serious injuries from plastic parts coming loose in the event of air bag deployment Do not use oil wax or scouring agents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the surface Do not attempt to wipe the surfac...

Page 320: ...adliner and shelf below rear window 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Seat belts 왘 Only use clear lukewarm water and soap The seat belts must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the seat belts at temperatures above 176 F 80 C or in direct sunlight Warning G Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash th...

Page 321: ...with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated 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 apply with light pressure for cleaning the upholstery Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Warning G Only use sea...

Page 322: ...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 323: ...ecified above If the 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 multifunction display 컄 page 333 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon...

Page 324: ...brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above 왘 Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h When the ABS indicator lamp goes out the ABS the ESP and the BAS are available again If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 325: ... 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 hot...

Page 326: ...en gine to its limp home emergency operation mode 왘 Have the vehicle checked 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...

Page 327: ... and restart the engine three or four times in succession The limp home mode is canceled You do not need to have your vehicle checked A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 271 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked ...

Page 328: ...g to the prevailing road weather and traffic conditions If the ESP cannot be switched on 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Observer additional messages that may appear in the multifunction display 컄 page 335 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible v The yellow ESP warn ing lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into operati...

Page 329: ...t belt tell tale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after starting the engine You hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt 왘 Fasten your seat belt The warning chime stops sounding The red seat belt telltale comes on while the vehicle is standing still and the engine is running or during driving You and or your ...

Page 330: ...he warning chime stops sounding There are items placed on the front passen ger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied 왘 Remove the items from the front pas senger seat and put them in a safe place The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat...

Page 331: ...ion to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz 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 ...

Page 332: ...ront passenger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 333 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 333: ...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 Center Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 337 W...

Page 334: ...isplay using the reset button 컄 page 118 or button j k ÿ or è on the steering wheel Other messages of high priority and messages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 118 or button j k ÿ or è on the steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 130 Remember that clearing a message will only make the ...

Page 335: ...see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warning indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive please do so with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps except...

Page 336: ... at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of an accident Cruise cont and SPEED TRONIC inoperative Cruise control is malfunctioning Have the cruise control checked by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center ESP inoperative See Operator s Manual The ESP has switched off due to a malfunction The ABS and the BAS might not be opera ...

Page 337: ...oes not disappear 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increas es the risk of an accident The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts The ESP has switched off The BAS may be switched off too The battery may not be charged The battery or the gener ator may be malfunctioning ...

Page 338: ...t 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 32 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 recogn...

Page 339: ...ltifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 sec onds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure nei ther 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 64 the 56 indicator lamp will remain illuminate...

Page 340: ...all 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 32 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and sw...

Page 341: ...function display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 sec onds 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 64 the 56 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or...

Page 342: ...tire 왘 Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator 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 required 컄 page 290 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 377 왘 Re...

Page 343: ... 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 unnecess...

Page 344: ... 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 컄 page 46 Low volta...

Page 345: ...enz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the message Check brake fluid level displayed can result in an ac cident Have your brake system checked im mediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You could b...

Page 346: ...nz Center 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 could 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 Lim ited Warranty Do not drive withou...

Page 347: ... Apply the parking brake 컄 page 54 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in operative water pump which may re sult in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Wait for the message to disappear be fore restarting the engine Doing otherwise could result in seri ous...

Page 348: ...in strument cluster 컄 page 24 왘 Have the fan replaced as soon as possible Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it ...

Page 349: ...t Display symbol Display message Possible cause consequence Possible solution 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 Cruise control display 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Check oil level at next gas station The engine oil has drop...

Page 350: ...Mercedes Benz Center I Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Get a new key No additional code available for SmartKey 왘 Change the SmartKey 3rd brake lamp The high mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible AUTO Light inoperative The light sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps sw...

Page 351: ...ossible Front foglamp right The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front left side marker lamp The left front side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front right side marker lamp The right front side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen...

Page 352: ...ning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 370 Bi Xenon headlamp 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Low beam right The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 370 Bi Xenon headlamp 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Parking lamp front left The left front...

Page 353: ...3 Reverse lamp right The right backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 373 Switch off lights You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch opened the driver s door and left the headlamps on 왘 Switch off the headlamps Tail lamp left Auxiliary bulb on The left tail lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possibl...

Page 354: ...ical number of LEDs have stopped working 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn signal right side mirror The turn signal in the right exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This mes sage will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn signal rear left Auxiliary bulb on The l...

Page 355: ... damage 왘 Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low the steering power assistance could fail Much greater effort will then be needed to turn the steering wheel Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system Do not drive the vehicle Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as s...

Page 356: ... 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 vehicle is not equipped with a telephone W Top up washer fluid The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity 왘 Add washer fluid 컄 page 280 ...

Page 357: ...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 Remove stora...

Page 358: ... always disengage trunk floor handle from upper edge of trunk and lower trunk floor before closing the trunk Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack K...

Page 359: ...crank handle up Operational position 왘 Turn crank handle clockwise Before storing the vehicle jack in its compartment 앫 It should be fully collapsed 앫 The handle must be folded in storage position Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert t...

Page 360: ...spare 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 356 in the middle of storage well casing 왘 Remove the storage well casing 컄 page 356 1 Vehicle tool kit 2 Arrow 3 Minispare wheel with spare wheel bolts in container on wheel ri...

Page 361: ...for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel locat ed in trunk with spare 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 cas ing 컄 page 356 on top and secure the Minis pare wheel with the retaining screw 컄 page 356 To prevent damage always disengage trunk floor handle from upper edge of trunk and ...

Page 362: ...chanical 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 until the locking knob moves up The driver s door is unlocked 왘 Pull the door handle to open the driver s door i Unlocking and opening the driver s door and or the trunk with the mechanical key wil...

Page 363: ...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 100 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 of the SmartKe...

Page 364: ...lector lever can be manually un locked e g to tow the vehicle 왘 Slide out the swiveling cup holder 컄 page 240 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 direction of the arrow 왘 Move gear selector lever from position P 왘 Remove tool 1 from the opening i This procedure does not arm the anti theft a...

Page 365: ...cking tabs 왘 Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction of the arrows 왘 Lower the rear of the cover 왘 Remove the cover 왘 Take the crank 3 out of the Mer cedes Benz vehicle literature pouch 3 Crank 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 366: ...wnward until you hear the head restraint release mechanism audibly engage 왘 Pull out reset tool 3 왘 Firmly press the head restraint cushion 1 back toward the rear head restraint cover 2 until it engages 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat For information on active head restraints see Active head restraint 컄 page 73 For information on head restraint adjust...

Page 367: ...hanical key 1 into the opening 왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment 2 is un latched 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing 3 Batteries 4 Contact spring 왘 Remove the batteries 3 왘 Using a lint free cloth insert new batteries 3 under the contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks in...

Page 368: ...portant 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 malfunct...

Page 369: ...e Xenon bulbs yourself Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W 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 Lamp Type 5 Front fog lamp HB4 51 W Corner illuminating front fog lamps H7 55 W 6 Side marker lamp W 5 W Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake lamp P 21 W 9 Turn signal lamp PY...

Page 370: ...erior rear view mirrors 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Xenon lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 Front side marker lamps 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 touch or move it when hot 앫 drop the bulb 앫 scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection ...

Page 371: ...amp 3 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 4 Bulb socket for low beam bulb 5 Bulb socket for high beam bulb 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb Low beam bulb 왘 Press the clamp on housing cover 1 and remove it 왘 Pull 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 housin...

Page 372: ... 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 gently into bulb socket 3 and turn clockwise until it engages 왘 Place bulb socket 3 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Press the clamp on housing cover 2 and r...

Page 373: ...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 374: ...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 function the entire turn signal unit must be replaced Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the sid...

Page 375: ...rker 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 2 License plate lamp 왘 Loosen both screws 1 왘 Remove the license plate la...

Page 376: ...de Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Change the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped As a result you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic condi tions and could cause an accident Never open the hood when the wiper ...

Page 377: ...direction of arrow 3 until it audibly engages The wiper blade is locked Hold on to the wiper arm If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Make certain that the square recess 5 on the taper piece 4 is on the top otherwise the taper piece 4 cannot slide into the recess 1 at the wiper blade If the square recess 5 is not at the top turn the taper piece ...

Page 378: ...wrench alignment bolt collapsible wheel chock and the jack out of the trunk 컄 page 356 왘 Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk 컄 page 359 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 Minispar...

Page 379: ...he wheel bolts approximately one full turn with wrench The jack take up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 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 ...

Page 380: ...ised 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 under the vehicle 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle ...

Page 381: ...lts 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 Contact an...

Page 382: ... 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 358 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 383: ...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 etc...

Page 384: ...mmediately 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...

Page 385: ...ative terminal 2 왘 Remove cover 3 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 hose from the battery depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model the ventilation hose is located either on the left or right side of the battery 왘 Take out th...

Page 386: ...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 Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center fo...

Page 387: ...ow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and very explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding cau...

Page 388: ...gative terminal of charged battery 왘 Connect positive terminal 1 of the charged battery with positive under hood terminal 2 in front of the filter box with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first 왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed 왘 Connect the negative terminal 4 of the charged battery with the negative under hood terminal 3 in front of th...

Page 389: ...e by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the automatic central locking 컄 page 143 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 the vehicle with all wheels on the ground If the vehicle is towed with the front axle r...

Page 390: ...Warning G With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Adapt your driving accordingly When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground please note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the ...

Page 391: ...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 392: ...t on the driver s side 컄 page 392 앫 on the driver s side of the engine com partment 컄 page 392 앫 in the trunk 컄 page 394 Before replacing fuses 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 54 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to position P 컄 page 153 manual transmission to Neutral 컄 page 149 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers 왘 Turn off the engine 컄 page 55 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter swi...

Page 393: ...ith a screw driver or similar tool see arrow 왘 Remove fuse box cover 1 rearward 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...

Page 394: ...osing fuse box 왘 Make sure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned 왘 Press fuse box cover 4 down and secure with clamps 5 Installing cover 왘 Insert cover 1 sideways into retainer 3 왘 Twist screws 2 90 clockwise The fuse box cover 4 must be properly po sitioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impair ing fuse operation ...

Page 395: ...he 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 ...

Page 396: ...5 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 397: ...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 398: ...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 399: ... passenger seat 컄 page 399 앫 on the lower edge of the windshield 컄 page 399 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purpose only These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration Refer to certification label on ve...

Page 400: ... in direction of arrow VIN 5 is visible 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 Engine number engraved on engine 9 VIN lower edge of windshield i When ordering parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Page 401: ...nical data 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 402: ...No of 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 3 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 ...

Page 403: ... Compression ratio 10 7 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 2400 5000 rpm 350 Nm 2400 5000 rpm Maximum engine speed 6500 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 ...

Page 404: ...vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire in flation pressures is located on the driver s door B pillar Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds 컄 page 290 or for vehicle loads...

Page 405: ... 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 tires1 1 Radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91H M S Winter tires1 2 2 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 3 3 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator only ...

Page 406: ...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 407: ...for your vehicle with the tire in flation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the Minis pare wheel to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure ...

Page 408: ...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 409: ...r 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 1476 mm 58 1...

Page 410: ...sons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your eyes or any open wounds If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmission C 230 all models...

Page 411: ...AE 85 W 90 Front axle C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC 0 5 US qt 0 46 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Transfer case C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC approx 0 62 US qt 0 59 l MB Transfer case fluid Power steering approx 1 1 US qt 1 0 l MB Power Steering Fluid Pentosin CHF 11S Front wheel hubs approx 2 1 oz 60 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system 0 5 US qt 0 5 l MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling sy...

Page 412: ...p Alternative fuel Ethanol fuel E85 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 MB SummerFit and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit...

Page 413: ...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 specifica tion other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada vehicles or changing of oil a...

Page 414: ...parks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid in haling fumes and skin or clothing contact extinguish all smoking materials Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors can be damaging to your health To maintain the engine s durability and per formance premium unleaded gasoline must be used If premiu...

Page 415: ...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 of ethanol and methanol is not allowed Gasohol which contains 10 ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used T...

Page 416: ... improve the engine behavior Cruising range E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline To ensure that engine per formance with Ethanol fuel is similar to that when using gasoline the engine must burn more Ethanol fuel As a result it is to be expected that the fuel consumption will increase when using E85 compared to gasoline operation Maintenance Please inform your authorized Mercedes ...

Page 417: ...actory Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level To provide important 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 tempe...

Page 418: ...esult 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 is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an ...

Page 419: ...er solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 앫 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gallon 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and commercia...

Page 420: ...ning Cooling Automatic climate control 184 Climate control 172 Air distribution Automatic climate control 178 Climate control 168 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode Automatic climate control 181 Climate control 170 Air vents Front Automatic climate control 175 Climate control 165 Air vents Rear Automatic climate control 186 Climate control 173 Air volume Automatic clim...

Page 421: ...137 Automatic transmission 151 Accelerator position 155 Automatic shift program 157 Emergency operation limp home mode 159 Gear ranges 156 Gear selector lever 151 Gear selector lever positions 153 Gear shifting malfunctions 159 Kickdown 155 One touch gearshifting 158 Program mode selector switch 157 Shifting procedure 152 Automatic transmission Fluid level ATF 277 Starting engine 47 B Backrest Dri...

Page 422: ... inside 100 Locking unlocking from inside 100 Switch 100 Certification label 398 Certification label examples 398 Charcoal filter Automatic climate control 183 Children in the vehicle 74 Air bags 60 Blocking rear door window operation 80 Indicator lamp front passenger air bag 68 331 Infant and child restraint systems 74 LATCH type child seat anchors 79 Occupant Classification System OCS 64 Cigaret...

Page 423: ...hecking coolant level 273 278 Messages in display 345 347 Temperature 270 Temperature gauge 25 119 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 113 Replacing bulbs 368 Cruise control 227 Cruising range fuel 415 Cup holder 239 241 Curb weight 304 D Date display setting 138 Daytime running lamp mode 111 Setting 139 Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield Automatic climate control 180 Climate contr...

Page 424: ... Instructions 43 261 Problems 53 Safety systems 82 Systems 227 Through standing water 268 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 88 ABS 82 BAS 84 Electronic traction system 86 ESP 85 Driving tips 155 Accelerator position 155 Kickdown 155 E Easy entry exit feature 40 144 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical outlet 243 Electrical system Technical data 407 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency calls...

Page 425: ...onsumption 276 Filler neck 277 Recommended engine and oil filter 348 ESP 85 Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP 88 Messages in display 335 336 Warning lamp 25 327 ETD 72 Safety guidelines 62 Ethanol fuel At the gas station 271 Switching fuels 415 Exterior lamp switch 50 109 Exterior rear view mirrors 42 F Fahrenheit see Temperature display mode 133 Filler neck Engine oil 277 First aid k...

Page 426: ...cle 415 Technical data 411 413 Fuel consumption statistics From start 144 Since last reset 145 Fuel filler flap 271 Fuel reserve warning lamp 25 Fuel tank Capacity 411 Filler flap 271 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Capacities 409 Fuses 391 Fuse box main in passenger compartment 392 Fuse box in engine compartment 392 Fuse box in trunk 394 Fuse extractor 394 Replacing 391 G Garage door opener 253 Gas...

Page 427: ...ch 50 55 Headliner and shelf below rear window Cleaning and care of 319 Heated seats 106 High beam flasher 50 113 High beam headlamps 50 113 Indicator lamp 25 Messages in display 350 Replacing bulbs 368 371 High mounted brake lamp 368 Hood 274 Horn 23 Hot weather performance 415 HVAC see Climate control Hydroplaning 265 I Identification labels 398 Identification number Vehicle VIN 398 399 Ignition...

Page 428: ...e tilt sliding sunroof 223 Positions in starter switch 32 Remote control 92 Starting the engine 46 Steering wheel lock 33 Turning off the engine 55 Unlocking Trunk lid 95 Valet locking 99 Kickdown 155 Kilopascal 305 L Labels 398 Certification 398 Emission control information 399 Emission control vacuum line routing 399 Lamps exterior 368 Light sensor 349 Messages in display 349 353 Lamps indicator...

Page 429: ...M Main dimensions 408 Main fuse box In passenger compartment 392 Main odometer 121 Maintenance 12 310 Calling up service indicator display 312 Clearing service indicator message 311 FSS Canada vehicles 310 Maintenance System 310 Resetting service indicator 312 Service indicator message 310 Service term exceeded 312 Vehicles with E85 fuel 415 Maintenance System 310 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamp...

Page 430: ...m 129 See separate COMAND operating instructions Net parcel 239 Neutral gear position Automatic transmission 151 153 Neutral gear position Manual transmission 150 New vehicle break in 260 Night security illumination 112 Setting 141 Normal occupant weight 305 Number paintwork code 398 Number vehicle identification VIN 398 399 O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 305 Occupa...

Page 431: ...ive Layout 400 Positions memory function see Seats Power assistance 262 Power outlet in rear passenger compartment 243 Power seat see Seats Power 37 Power tilt sliding sunroof 224 Opening closing 224 Opening closing in an emergency 364 Opening closing SmartKey 223 Stopping 226 Synchronizing 226 Power washer 314 Power windows 221 Cleaning 317 Opening closing 221 Rear door window Blocking operation ...

Page 432: ... 412 Refueling 271 Regular checks 273 Remote control SmartKey 92 Remote door unlock Tele Aid 252 Replacing bulbs Additional turn signal lamps 373 Backup lamp 374 Brake lamps 374 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 368 Fog lamps 374 Headlamps 368 370 372 High beam headlamps 368 370 License plate lamps 374 Low beam headlamps 370 Parking lamps 371 373 374 Side marker lamps 373 Standing lamps 371 373 ...

Page 433: ...ele Aid 248 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 397 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance service indicator 310 Service life tires 282 Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS Canada vehicles Service Parts 396 Settings Control system menus and submenus 124 125 Date 138 Factory SmartKey 93 Individual SmartKey 94 Individual Vehicle 131 Lighting control system 1...

Page 434: ... Starter switch 23 32 Positions 32 Starting difficulties Engine 47 Steering column 39 40 Easy entry exit feature 40 Steering gear oil Message in display 354 Steering wheel 38 Buttons 26 Cleaning 319 Electrical adjustment 40 Lock 47 Manual adjustment 39 Stolen vehicle Recovery services 253 Storage compartments Armrest Front 238 Cup holder 239 Glove box 237 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 239...

Page 435: ...all manually 249 Message in display 355 Remote door unlock 252 Roadside Assistance 250 SOS button 249 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 253 System self check 248 Telephone 26 244 Answering ending a call 147 Changing mobile phone cradle 246 Compartment 238 Hands free microphone 29 Inserting in cradle 245 Installing a different mobile phone cradle 246 Message in display 355 Operation 146 208 Phone bo...

Page 436: ... Towing the vehicle 388 Tow start 386 388 Traction 86 306 Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever Transmission see Automatic or Manual transmission Traveling abroad 268 Tread 306 Tread depth 283 308 Treadwear indicators 306 Trip computer 144 Trip odometer 119 Trunk Closing the lid 97 Fuse box 394 Lamp 117 Opening 95 97 Tie down rings 236 Trunk emergency release 98 Unlocking in an ...

Page 437: ...or passenger s seat belt 71 Parking brake 48 Seat belt telltale 328 329 Warranty coverage 10 397 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 273 Washing the vehicle 313 Wear pattern tires 307 Weights Vehicle 408 Wheel Bolts 360 Change 381 Removing 379 Spare 357 359 406 Tightening torque 381 Wheels Tires 281 Window curtain air bags 64 Windows see Power windows Windshield Cleanin...

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Page 440: ...s benz ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior autho rization in writing Press time May 8 2006 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely care...

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