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Warranty coverage

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed on the vehicle in
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Vermont Emission Control Systems
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Replacement parts and accessories are
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Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet

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Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
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Summary of Contents for 2008 C 230

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator s Manual C Class Order No 6515 0614 13 Part No 204 584 11 81 USA Edition A 2008 C Class 2 0 4 5 8 4 1 1 8 1 ...

Page 2: ...y C 230 Sport Canada only C 230 4MATIC Canada only C 230 4MATIC Sport Canada only C 300 C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport C 350 Canada only C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC Canada only C 350 4MATIC Sport Canada only ...

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: ...egarding electronic recording devices 18 At a glance 19 Exterior view 20 Storage compartments 22 Cockpit 24 Instrument cluster 26 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Upper part 29 Lower part 30 Overhead control panel 31 Driver s door control panel and seat adjustment memory 32 Safety and Security 33 Occupant safety 34 Air bags 36 Occupant Classification System 41 Seat belts 46 Active...

Page 5: ...rior rear view mirrors 98 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 99 Auto dimming rear view mirrors 100 Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Canada only 101 Memory function Canada only 102 Storing positions into memory 103 Recalling positions from memory 103 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 104 Fastening the seat belts 105 Proper use of seat belts 106 Seat b...

Page 6: ...nu 156 Navi menu 158 Audio menu 158 TEL menu 160 Service menu 164 Settings menu 165 Audio system 176 Audio and telephone operation 176 Audio system overview 176 Operating safety 177 Audio system components 177 Menu 185 Operation 188 SYS menu 192 Radio operation 194 Satellite radio 200 CD mode 208 Audio Aux mode 220 Telephone 222 911 emergency call 231 Phone book 233 Call lists 236 Making calls 237...

Page 7: ...and closing panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 277 Synchronizing 278 Loading and storing 280 Roof rack 280 Split rear bench seat 281 Loading instructions 282 Storage compartments 283 Cup holders 287 Trunk 288 Useful features 289 Sun visors 289 Rear window sunshade 290 Ashtrays 291 Cigarette lighter 292 Power outlet in the glove box 293 Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment 293 Fl...

Page 8: ...0 Winter tires 360 Snow chains 361 Maintenance 362 Maintenance service indicator message 362 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display 363 Resetting the maintenance service indicator 363 Vehicle care 364 Cleaning and care of vehicle 364 Practical hints 373 What to do if 374 Lamps in instrument cluster 374 Air bag off indicator lamp 385 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displa...

Page 9: ... coverage 461 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 461 Identification labels 462 Layout of poly V belt drive 464 C 300 C 350 464 Engine 465 Rims and tires 467 Same size tires 468 Mixed size tires 469 Minispare wheel 471 Electrical system 473 Main dimensions and weights 474 Main dimensions 474 Weights 475 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 476 Capacities 476 Engine oils 480 Engine oil additi...

Page 10: ...sment 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 approved conversion parts and access...

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: ...th 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 defect or mal function of a less serious nature than category 1 has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct ly notified us in writing of t...

Page 13: ... vehicle to make it avail able to the next operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Service and Warranty In formation Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Cen ter in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate ...

Page 14: ...your vehi cle This section also describes technical innovations Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi cle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter Technical data All important technical data for your vehi cle can be found in this section Indexes The table of contents and the index are...

Page 15: ...w 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 warning which is continued on the next page 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page This symbol is used to indicate cross references to term defini tions ...

Page 16: ... therefore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on y...

Page 17: ... 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 Canada Inc 98 Va...

Page 18: ...c Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehic...

Page 19: ...n 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 organization...

Page 20: ...19 At a glance Exterior view Storage compartments Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Driver s door control panel and seat adjustment memory ...

Page 21: ...20 At a glance Exterior view ...

Page 22: ...sition Canada only 97 100 98 101 7 Tires and wheels 앫 Checking tire inflation pressure 앫 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS USA only 앫 Run Flat Indicator Canada only 앫 General information 앫 Minispare wheel 앫 Flat tire 331 341 344 342 331 422 440 8 Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt 453 455 Item Page 9 Headlamp cleaning system 112 a Front lamps 431 b Hood opening Engine oil Coolant Bat...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Storage compartments ...

Page 24: ...422 420 8 Door pocket Item Page 9 Storage pocket 286 a Door pocket b Document holder in sun visor 289 c Parcel net in front passenger footwell 285 d Ashtray Cigarette lighter 291 292 e Cup holder 287 f Rightstorage compartmentin front center armrest 284 Item Page g Rightstorage compartmentin front center armrest 284 h Ashtray in rear passenger compartment Power outlet 292 293 j Cup holder in the r...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 26: ...EYLESS GO start stop button Canada only 82 83 Item Page a Steering wheelrelease handle manual 94 b Steering wheel adjustment stalk electrical Canada only 93 c Combination switch 앫 High beam 앫 Corner illuminating lamps 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 Turn signals 112 112 117 131 Item Page d Hood lock release 326 e Parking brake pedal 130 f Parking brake release 130 g Exterior lamp switch 108 h Door control p...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 28: ...r 5 Multifunction display 6 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 131 7 Tachometer with H Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale USA only 380 SRS indicator lamp 382 AntilockBrakeSystem ABS indicator lamp 59 Seat belt telltale 380 8 Outside temperature manual transmission Outside temperature additional speedometer automatic transmission 149 149 169 Item Page 9 Outside temperature auto...

Page 29: ...a call to reject an incoming call F to mute 3 to activate Voice Control 1 1 Voice Control is only available with COMAND Refer to separate operating instructions Item Page 4 L to cancel Voice Control 1 back to confirm message 152 5 To call up line for menus and select menus Press button to scroll to the right to scroll to the left To select submenu or scroll through lists Press button to scroll up ...

Page 30: ...mp 66 4 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 45 385 393 5 ESP control switch 64 6 Audio system 176 or COMAND see separate operating instructions Item Page 7 Seat heating passenger side 91 8 Rear window sunshade switch 290 9 Dual zone automatic climate control 250 3 zone automatic climate control Canada only 259 Rear window defroster 256 265 a Seat heating driver s side 91 ...

Page 31: ...or manual transmission 138 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 140 3 Cup holder 287 4 Split storage compartment left and right side of the center armrest 284 5 Audio controller COMAND controller see separate operating instructions 182 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 144 ...

Page 32: ... sliding panel 273 276 5 Information button 300 6 Tele Aid emergency call system button 295 Item Page 7 Rear view mirror 97 8 Garage door opener 303 9 Hands free microphone for 앫 Tele Aid emergency call system 앫 Telephone 앫 Voice Control 1 295 160 a Roadside Assistance button 299 b Left reading lamp on off 115 c Front interior lighting on off 114 1 Voice Control is only available with COMAND Refer...

Page 33: ...at side of the respective front seat Seat adjustment Canada only 85 85 4 Memory function for storing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings Canada only 102 5 Exterior rear view mirrors adjustment 97 6 Switchesforopening closing side windows 120 7 Rear door window override switch 57 8 Remote trunk opening switch 269 9 Central locking switch 81 ...

Page 34: ...33 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 35: ...work in conjunction with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 26 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 a...

Page 36: ...or lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all the SRS self check has detected a malfunction For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnec essarily which cou...

Page 37: ... normal seated position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag Occupants who are unbelted out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously inju...

Page 38: ...ized infant restraint tod dler restraint or booster seat recom mended for the size and weight of the child 2 Always wear seat belts properly i Air bags are designed to deploy only in cer tain frontal impacts front air bags and in side impacts front side impact air bags rear side im pact air bags and window curtain air bags which exceed preset thresholds and in certain rollovers window curtain air ...

Page 39: ...to provide ade quate protection 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS the installation of additional trim material badges etc over the steering wheel hub front passenger front air bag cover outboard sides of the seat backrests door trim panels or door frame trims and installation of addi...

Page 40: ...ons must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Given the considerable deployment speed required inflation volume and the textile structure of the air bags there is the possibility of abrasions or other potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment Warning G Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes...

Page 41: ...d the front side impact air bags 1 and or the rear side impact air bags 2 are designed to provide in creased protection for the thorax but not the head neck and arms of the occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the im pact occurs The front side impact air bags 1 and the rear side impact air bags 2 are deployed 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy men...

Page 42: ...curtain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system s deployment 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 position t...

Page 43: ...at is sensed as being empty When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint the 5 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger...

Page 44: ... be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint 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 ful...

Page 45: ...e 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 i Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have deployed TheOccupant Classificati...

Page 46: ... and the 5 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 Have the system checked as soon as possi ble by qualified technicians Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center In order to ensure proper ope...

Page 47: ...ild 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 51 Warning G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained Failure to wear and properly fasten and ...

Page 48: ...elts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure 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 PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly Never wear seat belts i...

Page 49: ...increase the chance of head and neck injuries The seat belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen 앫 Never wear seat belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across...

Page 50: ...ergen cy Tensioning Devices ETDs and seat belt force limiters The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases 앫 in frontal or rear end impacts exceed ing the system deployment threshold 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers 앫 if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly see indicator lamp 컄 page 382 In an impact the ETDs remove slack from the seat belts in such a way that the...

Page 51: ...tive head re straint on the driver s and front passen ger s seats For removal contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center For information on head restraint adjust ment see Adjusting rear head restraints 컄 page 89 Warning G Do not attach any objects e g hangers to the head restraint posts Otherwise the ac tive head restraints may not function prop erly or offer the degree of protection they were des...

Page 52: ...ow locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely To deacti vate the special seat belt retractor for the front passenger seat the front passenger seat must be in the most backward posi tion The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Warning G Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle even if they ...

Page 53: ... and observe warning labels af fixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated i Information on child seats with mounting fit tings for tether anchorages 컄 page 54 For information on LATCH type child seat mounts 컄 page 55 Warning G According to ...

Page 54: ... in the front seat 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 be cause circumstances require you to do so make sure the 5 indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deacti vated Should the 5 indicator lamp not i...

Page 55: ...ce or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt posi tioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster When the child restraint is not in use remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident Do not leave children u...

Page 56: ... pass freely between head restraint 1 and top of seat backrest Once the top tether anchorage hook 4 is attached the child restraint itself can be secured 왘 Install the child restraint system and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s in structions After removing the child restraint system and the top tether strap 왘 Pull down and close cover 2 from the respecti...

Page 57: ...ing for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster Install child seat according to manufactur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors 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...

Page 58: ... rear doors For more information on power windows see the Controls in detail section 컄 page 120 Warning G Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise injure them selves e g by becoming trapped in the win dow opening When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only from the starter switc...

Page 59: ... is subject to the following 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 t...

Page 60: ...nstant one of the wheels is about to lock up a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul sation 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 clos...

Page 61: ...braking distance 왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking When you release the brake pedal the brakes function again as normal The BAS is then deactivated Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS EBP ESP and hill start assist are also switched off When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock du...

Page 62: ...aking efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns fol lowing another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckle...

Page 63: ...tch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the in strument cluster In this case proceed as fol lows 앫 While driving off apply as little throttle as possible 앫 While driving ease up on the accelera tor 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents result...

Page 64: ...he ESP operates automatically the engine and ignition must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS GO Canada only start stop button in 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 oth erwise seriously damage the brake system For informa...

Page 65: ...gain in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on Warning G Switch on the ESP immediately if the afore mentioned circumstances do not apply any more Otherwise the ESP will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning 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 w...

Page 66: ... 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 or KEYLESS GO Canada only start stop button in position 0 or 1 when...

Page 67: ...larm will stay on even if the activating element a door for example is immedi ately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechanical key 앫 a door is opened from the inside 앫 the trunk is opened with the emergency release button To cancel the alarm after it has been trig gered see Canceling the alarm 컄 page 67 1 Indicator lamp i Starting the engine wil...

Page 68: ...SS GO Canada only must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO Canada only start stop button 컄 page 84 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only must be inside the vehi cle i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times and the acoustic signal does not sound three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed 앫 a door 앫 the trunk the alarm system is armed W...

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Page 70: ...Windshield wipers Power windows Driving and parking Manual transmission Automatic transmission Instrument cluster Control system Audio system Driving systems Air vents Dual zone automatic climate con trol 3 zone automatic climate control Canada only Trunk Power tilt sliding sunroof Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Loading and storing Useful features ...

Page 71: ... Battery check lamp 6 Â Panic button 컄 page 58 To prevent possible malfunction avoid ex posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro magnetic radiation 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 ve...

Page 72: ...rence 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 and close the door win dows and tilt sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel using the SmartKey 컄 page 123 If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey then either the batteries in t...

Page 73: ... unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 6 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 70 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as fol lows 왘 Unlocking driver s door and fuel fill er flap 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...

Page 74: ... validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is checked every time you grasp an outside door handle With the KEYLESS GO function you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in serting the SmartKey in the starter switch The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO centrally locks and unlocks when set to factory set tings 컄 page 76 앫 the doo...

Page 75: ...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 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...

Page 76: ... KEYLESS GO function 앫 In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle 앫 The KEYLESS GO start stop button must be inserted in the starter switch 컄 page 84 앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator 앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system ma...

Page 77: ...the vehicle Possibility 1 One SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle one SmartKey with KEYLESS GO outside the vehicle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle no message appears in the multifunction display Possibility 2 One SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle no SmartKey with KEYLESS GO outside the vehicle When exiting and trying to lock the ve hi...

Page 78: ...ocking knobs in the doors move down 앫 The anti theft alarm system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO so when you grasp the driv er s outside door handle only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 6 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 73 flashes t...

Page 79: ... three times 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move down 앫 The anti theft alarm system is armed 왘 Restoring to factory setting Press and hold buttons Œ and si multaneously for about 6 seconds until battery check lamp 5 컄 page 73 flashes twice Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only 왘 Press button or Œ The battery check lamp 컄 page 70 or 컄 page 73 comes on briefly ...

Page 80: ...th the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO 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 or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the starter switch 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO In vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the...

Page 81: ...re turning at vehicle speeds of ap proximately 9 mph 15 km h or more The locking knobs in the doors move down You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or it is on a test stand Automatic central locking activating deactivating You can deactivate the automatic locking using t...

Page 82: ...Key or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i You can open a locked door from inside at any time Open door only when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle...

Page 83: ...ehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i When you switch on the ignition the indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica tor lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator ...

Page 84: ...tarter switch the KEYLESS GO start stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch 1 KEYLESS GO start stop button 2 Starter switch 왘 Insert KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 into starter switch 2 if not inserted already i The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS GO function i The KEYLESS GO start stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when ...

Page 85: ...n have it checked and replaced if necessary If a lamp in the instrument cluster re mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster 컄 page 374 For information on starting the engine us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting Make sure KEYLESS GO start stop button is inserted in the starter switch e page 83 컄 page 128 i If you now press the...

Page 86: ... slightly angled when holding the steering wheel 앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The po sition should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to properly oper ate controls 앫 Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the bac...

Page 87: ... positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child A child s risk of serious or fatal injuri...

Page 88: ...straints You cannot remove the active head re straint on the driver s and front passen ger s seat For removal contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center For information on active head restraints see Active head restraints 컄 page 50 i Canada only The memory function 컄 page 102 lets you store the settings for the seat positions together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear ...

Page 89: ... push release button 1 and push down on the head restraint Head restraint height electrical Canada only 1 Head restraint height 왘 Raising lowering Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 1 until the desired position is reached Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Head restraint adjusting Manually adjust the head restraint 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushi...

Page 90: ...head restraints Manually adjust the head restraint 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion to the desired position 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 potent...

Page 91: ...ges 컄 page 282 왘 Push release button 1 and adjust head restraint to desired position 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 of a...

Page 92: ...ts are located in the center console The red indicator lamps on the button come on to show the selected heating level 1 Seat heating button Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi mately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approxi mately 10 minutes 1 One indicator lamp on...

Page 93: ...ted heating level 왘 Switching off Press button 1 repeat edly until all indicator lamps go out i If one or more of the lamps on the seat heating button are flashing once there is insuffi cient voltage available because too many electri cal consumers are turned on The seat heating switches off automatically The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is ava...

Page 94: ...cle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only removed from the vehicle the electrical steering wheel ad justment feature can be operated There fore d...

Page 95: ...ng steering wheel in or out Move stalk forward or back in the direc tion of arrow 2 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow 왘 Adjusting steering wheel up or down Move stalk up or down in the di rection of arrow 1 Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering wheel i The memory function is operational at any time Seat a...

Page 96: ...top steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk 앫 Press one of the memory position but tons or the memory button M Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could open the driver s door and unintentionally activate the easy entry exit feature which could result in an accident and or serious personal in...

Page 97: ...y position when you 앫 close the driver s door with the ignition switched on or 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once with the driv er s door closed i The last set steering wheel positions are stored when 앫 the ignition is switched off 앫 the position is stored in memory 컄 page 102 ...

Page 98: ...passenger side exterior rear view mirror The indicator lamp in the respective button 1 or 2 comes on If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror with in 15 seconds the indicator lamp goes out You will then have to select the de sired exterior rear view mirror again be fore any adjustments can be made Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respecti...

Page 99: ...s the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically i Canada only The memory function 컄 page 102 lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mir rors together with the setting for the steering wheel and the seat positions Before driving the vehicle through an auto matic car wash fold the exterior mirrors in Oth erwise they may get damaged If an exterior rear view mirror housing...

Page 100: ...e automatic exterior rear view mirror fold in function whenever the battery was disconnected or dis charged 왘 Switch on the ignition 왘 Briefly press button 1 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 mirrors do not fold out automatically if they were previo...

Page 101: ...ncoming light is not aimed directly at the sensors in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side do not react for example if the rear window sunshade is in raised position Light hitting the mirror s at certain angles incident light could blind you As a result you may not be able to observe traffic con ditions and could cause a...

Page 102: ...e ignition 왘 Shift the transmission in reverse gear The previously selected exterior rear view mirror is activated and the indica tor lamp in the respective button 1 or 2 comes on 왘 Press button 2 to select the front passenger side exterior rear view mir ror The indicator lamp in button 2 comes on and the passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position The e...

Page 103: ... be adjusted for adequate rear vision Fasten seat belts Infants and small chil dren should be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memory function you can store up to 3 different settings Each stored position on the driver s side includes the follo...

Page 104: ...nfirm The settings are stored with the select ed position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold memory position button until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions i The memory function is operational at any time Seat and steering wheel adjustment is al ways possible Do not operate the power seats using the memory position bu...

Page 105: ... exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button 4 Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch on the ignition 왘 Press button 2 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the passenger side exterior rear view mirror with button 3 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb 왘 Press memory button 4 왘 Within 3 seconds pr...

Page 106: ...in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child A child s risk of seri...

Page 107: ...lts 앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fasten ing 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the seat belt under your arm 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up right pos...

Page 108: ...owering Press and hold release button 1 왘 Slide the seat belt height adjuster downward 왘 Release button1 and make sure the seat belt height adjuster engages into place Warning G Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mecha nism This could damage the seat belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat ...

Page 109: ...urn left one stop 3 M Off Daytime running lamp mode 컄 page 110 4 Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode 컄 page 110 5 C Parking lamps also side marker lamps tail lamps license plate lamps instrument panel lamps 6 B Low beam headlamps or high beam headlamps 7 Front fog lamps 8 Rear fog lamp i If you hear a warning signal you have forgotten to switch off the low beam headlamps or the parki...

Page 110: ...e is running the low beam headlamps the tail and parking lamps the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off depending on the brightness of the ambient light Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to 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 ...

Page 111: ... the license plate lamp and the side marker lamps switch on 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime run ning lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 page 108 USA only 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 ...

Page 112: ...nd stop The front fog lamps and the rear fog lamp switch on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on 컄 page 108 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 to B with th...

Page 113: ... washed with washer fluid When you switch off the headlamps or the ignition the automatic function is reset and will start counting the next time from the beginning For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 330 Corner illuminating front fog lamps With Bi Xenon headlamps only The corner illuminating front fog lamps improve il...

Page 114: ...posite 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 3 minutes Afterward it goes out even if the turn signal is still switched on i The corner illuminating lamps temporarily come on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then in the other ...

Page 115: ... the hazard warning flasher was acti vated automatically press hazard warning flasher switch 1 twice to switch off the hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher switched off automatically at vehicle speeds of approximately 6 mph 10 km h or more Interior lighting Overhead control panel 1 Rear interior lighting on off 2 Interior lighting control 3 Right reading lamp on off 4 Front interior l...

Page 116: ...automatically You can set whether the interior light ing should come on when you remove the key from the starter switch via the control system see Setting interior lighting delayed shut off 컄 page 173 Manual control 왘 Switching on off front interior light ing Press button 4 왘 Switching on off rear interior light ing Press button 1 왘 Switching on off front reading lamps Press button 3 or 5 The left...

Page 117: ...panel 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 switch off when the corresponding door is closed Trunk lamp The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk is opened If the trunk remains open the trunk light ing switches off automatically after ap proxim...

Page 118: ... operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions al ways operate the windshield wipers with wind shield washer fluid If anything blocks the windshield wipers leaves snow etc switch them off immediate ly 앫 For safety reasons stop the vehicle in a safe location and 앫 remove the SmartKey from starter switch or 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open the dri...

Page 119: ...under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation i When the windshield wipers are switched on and you brake the vehicle to a stop the wipers operate more slowly Vehicles with rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the w...

Page 120: ... 330 i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed Intermittent wiping will be continued when 앫 all doors are closed and 앫 the clutch pedal is depressed vehicles with manual transmission or 앫 the gear selector lever is position D or R ve hicles with automatic transmissi...

Page 121: ...lease the switch and press it again to close the window Warning G When closing the windows make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Activate the override switch 컄 page 57 when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise in jure themselves e g by becoming trapped in the window opening The closing of the door windows can be im m...

Page 122: ...the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i You can also open or close the windows us ing the SmartKey see Summer opening f...

Page 123: ...ith greater force if you pull the switch to the resistance point within 2 seconds If the window is blocked again and reopens you can close it with deactivated anti trap protection by pulling the switch again to the resistance point within 2 seconds When closing windows with the anti trap protection deactivated make sure no one can become trapped as this could result in serious or fatal injuries If...

Page 124: ... the side windows and tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position 왘 Release button Œ to interrupt pro cedure Vehicles with panorama roof If roller sunblinds are retracted 왘 Press and hold button Œ The side windows and roller sunblinds begin to open extend after approximately 1 second 왘 With the side windows and roller blinds fully opened extended press and hold button Œ again The tilt s...

Page 125: ... The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS GO function Warning G When closing the windows and the tilt slid ing sunroof or panorama roof with tilt slid ing panel make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing proce dure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows 앫 Release button to stop the closing procedure To open press and hold but ton Œ To continue the closing ...

Page 126: ...n approxi mately 3 ft 1 m of a door 왘 Close all doors Vehicles with tilt sliding sunroof 왘 Touch and hold sensor surface 1 until the windows and the tilt sliding sun roof are completely closed 왘 Release sensor surface 1 to interrupt procedure Vehicles with panorama roof 왘 Touch and hold sensor surface 1 until the side windows and the tilt sliding panel are completely closed 왘 Touch and hold sensor...

Page 127: ...udden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals You could then no longer brake or accelerate This could lead to accidents and injury 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 a garage which...

Page 128: ...rn for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever see Automatic transmission 컄 page 127 SmartKey 왘 Starting Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P 왘 Do not depress the accelerator 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts For information on turn...

Page 129: ...turning off the engine with KEYLESS GO see Turning off the en gine 컄 page 134 Warning G As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is in your vehicle the vehicle can be started Therefore never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they could otherwise acci dentally start the engine When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave child...

Page 130: ...eral starting attempts 왘 Call Roadside Assistance 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter The battery may not be sufficiently charged 왘 Get a jump start 컄 page 451 If the engine will not start despite a jump start 왘 Call Roadside Assistance 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Driving off Remember that extended starting attempts can ...

Page 131: ...ff you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking brake i At vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors drop down The automatic door lock feature can be deacti vated 컄 page 173 You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so Simultaneously depressing t...

Page 132: ... or K in the instrument cluster flashes 컄 page 26 The combination switch resets automati cally after major steering wheel move ments Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high er than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accel erate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle an...

Page 133: ...w engine and coolant to cool off 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 329 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances 왘 Move away from vehicle 왘 Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent of the damage cannot be de termined 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If no damage can be determin...

Page 134: ...le always 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 transmission Move the gear selector lever to position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When parked on an incline turn front wheels towards the ...

Page 135: ...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 parking brake in ad dition to shifting to position P 컄 page 140 manual transmission first or reverse gear 컄 page 126 When parked on an incline always turn the front wheels towards the road curb Getting out of your vehicle without ta...

Page 136: ...efore the vehicle has come to a complete stop With the en gine not running there is no power assis tance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is nec essary to brake and steer the vehicle i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS GO start stop button for appro...

Page 137: ...aust 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 Warning G O...

Page 138: ...r 6th gear make sure you press the gearshift lever to the right Otherwise you could accidentally shift into the 3rd or 4th gear and damage the trans mission 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 is n...

Page 139: ... 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 absolutely no objects are ob structing the pedals range of movement Keep the driver s footwell clear of all obsta cles If there a...

Page 140: ...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 141: ...erve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in park position P to secure the vehicle Effect The SmartKey can only be removed from the 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 electri...

Page 142: ...on P is dangerous Also park position P alone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake 컄 page 140 in addition to shifting to park position P When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can co...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...tion display 1 Current gear range Effect ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only Effect è The transmission shifts through third gear only With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine ç The transmission shifts through second gear only Allows the use of engine s braking ...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...imal gear range 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Allow engine to 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 posi...

Page 147: ...ome 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 to park position P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Move the gear selector lever to position D for second gear or position R 왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes...

Page 148: ...tch on the exterior lamps The language setting for the multifunction display can be changed via control system 컄 page 168 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 warn...

Page 149: ...ions The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle s exterior lamps Warning G 앫 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 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away f...

Page 150: ...temperature gauge Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Lim ited Warranty i During severe operating conditions e g stop and go traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to 248 F 120 C i e close to the red zone of the temperature gauge Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Merce...

Page 151: ...plays 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 Fuel gauge The fuel gauge is on the left hand side...

Page 152: ...ay 1 Text field 2 Line for main menus 3 Temperature 4 Current program mode automatic transmission 5 Current gear selector lever position gear range automatic transmission Additional speedometer manual transmission 6 Digital clock Settings functions submenus as well as any malfunctions are shown to you in the text field Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always b...

Page 153: ...o decrease volume Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call F to mute 3 to activate Voice Control Item 4 L to cancel Voice Control back confirm messages 5 To call up line for menus and select menus Press button to scroll to the right to scroll to the left To select submenu or scroll through lists Press button to scroll up to scroll down Press...

Page 154: ...er of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle Using the control system 왘 To select a menu Press button or 왘 To select a submenu Press button or 왘 To go to the next higher menu level Press button L 왘 To select the standard display Press button L repeatedly until the stan dard display featuring the odometer and speedometer appears or 왘 Press an...

Page 155: ...154 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 156: ...ehicle mal function warning and system status mes sages stored in mem ory1 1 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored Reset to factory settings Fuel consumption statistics since start Selecting satellite radio station Select a phone book entry Tire Pressure Monitor ing System TPMS USA only Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the...

Page 157: ...standard display appears Fuel consumption statistics since start 왘 Press or to select the Trip menu 왘 Press to select From Start 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Function Page Standard display 156 Fuel consumption statistics since start 156 Fuel consumption statistics since last reset 157 Distance to empty 1...

Page 158: ...e last reset 왘 Press or to select the Trip menu 왘 Press or to select the func tion you wish to reset 왘 Press Example illustration Reset fuel consump tion statistics since start 왘 Press to select Yes 왘 Press to confirm Distance to empty 왘 Press or to select the Trip menu 왘 Press or to select Range With the ignition switched on the calculated remaining driving range based on the current fuel tank le...

Page 159: ...aveled 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 to the COMAND manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system Audio menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on If no audi...

Page 160: ...th COMAND Refer to separate operating instructions 왘 Press or to select the Audio menu The currently tuned channel appears in the multifunction display 1 SAT mode 2 Channel name and or number 왘 Select next or previous stored chan nel Press or briefly to se lect a stored channel 왘 Select next or previous channel in waveband Press and hold or to select a channel i You can only store new stations usi...

Page 161: ...a the Bluetooth interface to the audio system Vehicles with COMAND Refer to sepa rate operating instructions i To select a CD from the CD changer maga zine press a number on the audio system or the COMAND system key pad located in the center console i Level of information displayed will vary de pending on the information contained on the CD with MP3 files insert in the audio or COMAND system Warni...

Page 162: ...e has found a network Phone Ready appears in the multifunction dis play This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system You may carry out the following functions Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger your self and others Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your...

Page 163: ...or name as long as it is stored in the phone book The dialed number is saved in the Di aled numbers list Once a connection has been estab lished the name appears on the multi function display provided that it has been stored in the phone book other wise the dialed telephone number ap pears i For using the phone book of the audio sys tem you can import business cards vCards from external Bluetooth ...

Page 164: ...ars in the multi function display provided that it has been stored in the phone book other wise the dialed telephone number ap pears Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls you can answer a call at any time When you are in the Tel menu you will see the following message on the multifunc tion display 왘 Press sto take the call Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call You ca...

Page 165: ...n the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle s system has recorded The vehicle status message memory menu only appears if there are any messages stored Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are simply a remind er with respect to the opera...

Page 166: ...lat Indicator Canada only For information about activating Run Flat Indicator 컄 page 342 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display For information about calling up the main tenance service indicator display 컄 page 362 Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two functions 앫 The function Reset to factory settings with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory setti...

Page 167: ... factory settings Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press or to select the Set tings menu 왘 Press or to select a sub menu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with scroll up with With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the to access the indi vidual functions within that submenu Once within the submenu you can use the to move to the next function or the to move to the previ...

Page 168: ... only Set automatic locking Activate easy entry exit feature Canada only Switch the additional speedometer on or off vehicles with manual transmission Set the time minutes Setting locator lighting Setting fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors Permanent display vehicles with automatic transmission Set the date month Setting night security illumination Set the date day Setting interior lig...

Page 169: ... selected display unit is valid for 앫 Odometer and trip odometer 앫 Trip computer 앫 Digital speedometer in the trip menu 앫 Cruise control Select language Selecting the language for the multifunc tion display is only possible with the Audio system 컄 page 193 or with COMAND Vehicles with COMAND Refer to sepa rate operating instructions The language select in the Audio system or COMAND is also used fo...

Page 170: ...meter will be switched On or Off Permanent display vehicles with auto matic transmission You can use the Permanent Display func tion to choose to display either the outside temperature or the speed in kilometers USA or miles Canada permanently 왘 Press or to select the Instr Cluster submenu 왘 Press 왘 Press or to select the Per manent Display function 왘 Press The current setting Outside tempera ture...

Page 171: ... new time press again 왘 Press button or to select the setting you wish to change hours or minutes 왘 Press button or to change the setting which is highlighted 왘 Press to store the entry Set the date This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module 왘 Press or to select the Instr Cluster submenu 왘 Press 왘 Press or to select the Time date functio...

Page 172: ... to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle The following functions are available Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 왘 Press or to select the Lights submenu 왘 Press 왘 Press or to select the Day time Running Lamps feature 왘 Press The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown 왘 Press again if you would like to change the current status Function Page Setting daytime running l...

Page 173: ...gain if you would like to change the current status Depending on the previous status the locator lighting feature will be Enabled or Disabled With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehi cle is unlocked with the SmartKey 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫...

Page 174: ...re 왘 Press The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown 왘 Press again if you would like to change the current status Depending on the previous status the interior lighting delayed shut off fea ture will be Enabled or Disabled Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings The following function is available Setting auto...

Page 175: ...ure Canada only Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature Canada only 174 Setting fold in function for exte rior rear view mirrors 175 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 wheel adjustment stalk 컄 page 94 앫 Press memory...

Page 176: ...elect the Convenience submenu 왘 Press 왘 Press or to select the Fold Mirrors in when Locking function 왘 Press The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown 왘 Press again if you would like to change the current status Depending on the previous status the automatic fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors will be Enabled or Disabled i With this function set to Enabled and the exterior rear ...

Page 177: ...t the driver should enter system settings with the vehicle at a standstill and operate the system only when road and traffic conditions permit Always pay full attention 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 Item Page 1 Aud...

Page 178: ...function buttons are referred to as buttons Audio control unit With the audio control unit you can 앫 switch the audio system on off 앫 adjust the volume 앫 select the operating modes 앫 enter telephone numbers and accept reject initiate and end telephone calls 앫 load and eject CDs Warning G Any alterations made to electronic components can cause malfunctions The radio amplifier CD changer satellite r...

Page 179: ...178 Controls in detail Audio system Audio control unit overview ...

Page 180: ...s manually 198 Entering a passcode 228 Entering a telephone number 237 Sending DTMF tones 240 CD changer Selecting CD 217 7 Tuning to a station via station search 197 Fast forward 219 Selecting next track 219 8 Switching audio on off 188 9 Setting the volume 189 a Tuning to a station via sta tion search 197 Fast reverse 219 Selecting previous track 219 Item Page b Confirming a passcode 228 Accepti...

Page 181: ...jects on the cover of the audio display This may obstruct the movement when the cover is being opened closed The cover could be damaged Do not place any ob jects in front of the audio display and or secure any objects to the audio display itself The audio display could be damaged Avoid touching the audio display at all times The display has a very sensitive high gloss surface there is a risk of it...

Page 182: ...e selection is made using the audio con troller Mobile phone readiness is indicated by additional information being shown in the status line 앫 In the main menu TEL Name of the Bluetooth device calls made and re ceived via the Bluetooth interface 앫 Mobile phone network signal strength I This information will only be shown with suitable tele phones 앫 Receiver symbol 4 ö In this example the audio mai...

Page 183: ... relate to audio func tions described in this section Audio controller 1 Audio controller The menu functions are selected on the audio display using the audio controller For this purpose a selector bar is moved In this way you can open menus or lists move within menus or lists and quit menus or lists Operating audio controller The audio controller features the following options 앫 press briefly or ...

Page 184: ...l the selected ac tion has been carried out 앫 Save a station ymz 왘 Rotate 앫 Move through vertical or horizontal menus or through lists 앫 Move through text 앫 Program settings qmr 왘 Slide 앫 Move through vertical menus or lists 앫 Exit horizontal menus omp 왘 Slide 앫 Move through horizontal menus 앫 Exit vertical menus 왘 Slide and hold 앫 Fast forward or reverse for audio CD playback ...

Page 185: ...ently active mode 왘 Switching to the main menu Press and hold button í The audio system switches to the basic menu of the currently active mode Clear button 1 Clear button î 왘 To delete an individual character Briefly press the button î 왘 To delete an entire entry Press and hold the button î until the entry is deleted i You can also exit a menu or list by sliding the audio controller omp or qmr ...

Page 186: ...e basic menu display are several menu items listed Each menu item in turn has several sub menu items Button Mode Basic menu Menu Page b Radio Radio FM AM 194 Weather Band 194 Sat Radio 200 Presets 198 Sound 189 é Disc CD MP3 208 Track list folder list 219 CD changer 214 Sound 189 h Telephone Telephone 222 Name 233 Call lists 236 ê System System 192 Language 193 ...

Page 187: ...cted menu 왘 Confirm the selected menu item Press n 왘 Exiting the menu bar without con firming a selection Slide qm in the opposite direction of the list orienta tion or 왘 Press button í Vertical submenus 왘 Moving through the menu Slide qmr or rotate ymz A white bar under the submenu indi cates the selected submenu 왘 Confirm the selected submenu item Press n 왘 Exiting a menu without confirming a se...

Page 188: ...the menu bar Slide mr 왘 Selecting Radio in the menu bar Slide om or rotate ymz 왘 Confirming selection Press n The Radio menu is selected and a list of submenus appears 왘 Selecting Enter Frequency in the Radio menu Slide mr 왘 Confirming selection Press n The Enter Frequency submenu ap pears 왘 Enter 1045 with the keypad on the au dio control unit The audio system tunes in to the frequency entered i ...

Page 189: ...udio display cover or 왘 If the audio system was on as you switched off the ignition turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 The audio system will come back on with the last selected function 왘 Switching off Press push button o or 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 i If the audio system is switched on without the SmartKey in the starter switch it will automaticall...

Page 190: ...ed on or off Selecting sound settings You can select different sound settings for each individual audio source The particu lar Sound menu can be opened from the basic menu for the desired operating mode or by pressing the TONE button on the audio control unit Example b Sound Bass Adjusting bass or treble 왘 Press TONE button repeatedly until Bass or Treble appears in the audio display or 왘 Select S...

Page 191: ...uld be shifted toward the front or rear of the vehicle 왘 Select Sound Bal Fad The current setting is indicated by an red cross hair symbol Adjusting balance and fader 왘 To change setting Slide rmq or omp until desired balance fader setting is achieved 왘 To save setting Press n The setting is stored and the menu is exited 왘 To exit menu without saving Press button í Surround sound Canada only If yo...

Page 192: ...ere be comes audible In addition harman kardon LOGIC7 moves the perceived sound source away from the individual loudspeakers thus generating a natural 360 sound experience for each passenger i By selecting LOGIC7 Off all compatible formats are played back as they are present on the medium Due to the vehicle s spatial charac teristics an optimal sound experience is not en sured from all seats i Bal...

Page 193: ...i ble to connect Bluetooth devices wire lessly Bluetooth can be used to exchange vCards or make calls using a hands free device Bluetooth technology uses the freely available ISM Industrial Scientific Medi cal wireless network that works at 2 45 GHz Ranges of up to ten meters are possible with Bluetooth Menu Page System Display Brightness Day Mode Night Mode Automatic 192 Activate Bluetooth 192 Re...

Page 194: ...Yes the audio system will be reset and restarted Setting the system language 왘 ê Language The language list appears A dot R in front of an entry indicates the current setting 왘 To change the setting Slide rmq or rotate ymz and select desired lan guage 왘 To save setting Press n The setting is stored and the menu is exited 왘 To exit menu without saving Press button í or slide omp i You can reset the...

Page 195: ...st and fore most to the traffic situation you are in Before your journey please familiarize your self with the radio functions Only use the audio system when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so Other wise you could be involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured Do not attach metallic film to the inside or outside of windows which are fitted with an aeri al Obstructi...

Page 196: ... be found on 컄 page 187 Information about sound settings can be found on 컄 page 189 Radio except Weather Band Presets except Weather Band Channel only Weather Band Sound Enter frequency Autostore List of channels Treble Station information in FM waveband only List of stored stations Bass Balance Fader Surround sound ...

Page 197: ... shown 앫 Mobile phone network signal strength I 앫 Receiver symbol 4 ö Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM AM and WB wavebands and then request the Sat mode Pressing again will switch back to FM radio mode 왘 Press button b on audio control unit repeatedly until desired waveband has been selected The FM AM and WB wavebands and the satellite radio mode are called up one after anothe...

Page 198: ... button G or H on audio control unit Depending on the pressed button the system searches upward or downward and stops at the next receivable station channel Selecting a station using station memory 왘 Press b button on audio control unit repeatedly until desired waveband has been selected 왘 Select Presets or 왘 Press n when the main area is selected The memory menu appears The dot R in front of a me...

Page 199: ...enu without making an en try Press button í in the center console 컄 page 184 Storing stations You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in the memory Storing stations manually with keypad 왘 Tune in desired station Basic menu is shown in the audio display 왘 Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone sounds The station is stored i This function is not available for Weather...

Page 200: ... until desired waveband has been selected Basic menu is shown in the audio display 왘 Press n when the main area is active or 왘 Select Presets The station memory display appears in the audio display 왘 Slide qmr or rotate ymz to select Au tostore 왘 Press n The audio system searches for receivable stations A corresponding message is dis played The available stations are automat ically stored in memor...

Page 201: ...ctions Only use the audio system when road and traffic conditions permit you to do so Other wise you could be involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured i The components and operating principles of the audio system can be found on 컄 page 187 Sat Presets Info Category Sound Channel List Station presets Show program info All channels Treble Channel Entry Select category Bass Ser...

Page 202: ...tion described in this chapter Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle i Note that categories and channels shown in illustrations are dependent on programming con tent delivered by the service provider Program ming content is subject to change Therefore channels and categories shown in illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual may diff...

Page 203: ...be received Switching on For important subscription information see Subscribing to satellite radio 컄 page 201 왘 Press button b on audio control unit repeatedly until satellite radio Sat is selected The message Acquiring Signal will appear when the signal is not available After the audio system acquires the signal the satellite radio basic menu will appear The station last tuned to will begin to pl...

Page 204: ... appear in the audio display The channel last tuned in the new category will begin to play When searching tuning in or selecting from the channel list the All Chan nels option accesses all of your sub scribed channels i Main area 1 can show all channels includ ed in your subscription Which channels are shown depends on the selected program category 4 Note that categories and channels shown in illu...

Page 205: ... manual channel number entry appears or 왘 Press button ó on the keypad in audio control unit briefly 왘 Channel number entry with keypad Enter desired channel number with buttons 1 to R with the keypad in audio control unit briefly Further operation depends on whether the selected channel number is valid or if the channel is included in your subscription 왘 Exiting menu without making an entry Press...

Page 206: ...that this is the channel currently select ed and being listened to 왘 Select station in memory by rotating ymz or sliding qmr 왘 Press n to confirm or 왘 Press desired station button 1 to R with the keypad in audio control unit briefly The audio system tunes in the correspond ing channel as long as it is included in your subscription and is still available If the channel is not included in your sub s...

Page 207: ...e a screen that may contain the following information if available 앫 Selected program category 앫 Selected channel 앫 Artist of the track currently being played 앫 Name of current track With the telephone keypad button ô you can call up an popup screen if provid ed by the program provider that shows the name of the actor and title of the current track played on the selected channel 왘 Closing screen S...

Page 208: ...til the update is completed You cannot oper ated the satellite radio during the update After completion of the update the satel lite radio basic menu will appear The sta tion last tuned to will begin to play If not available the next subscribed channel starts beginning with channel 1 Sound settings For sound adjusting see 앫 Volume 컄 page 189 앫 Balance control and fader 컄 page 190 앫 Bass and treble...

Page 209: ...ns will vary de pending on the equipment and the type of CD CD or MP3 Track list Audio CD or Folder MP3 Changer only CD changer Sound Normal Track Sequence Select track CD mode only Select medium Treble Random Tracks CD mode only Select folder and or tracks MP3 mode only Eject All Bass Random Folders MP3 mode only Fill Empty Slots Balance Fader AUX Surround sound i The components and operating pri...

Page 210: ...y 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximate ly 14 m every second i Audio CDs with copy protection are not compatible with the CD audio standard and therefore may not be able to be played by the single CD player and or the CD changer There may be playback problems when playing copied discs There is a large variety of discs disc writing soft ware and writers available This v...

Page 211: ...pens specially designed for this pur pose 앫 Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth Never wipe the CD in a circular motion instead wipe it in a straight line start ing in the center and moving outward Do not use solvents anti static sprays etc for cleaning 앫 Replace the CD in its case after use 앫 Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight Notes about MP3 mode The si...

Page 212: ...ccess to the au dio CD tracks is not possible File structure on a disc When you create an MP3 disc the MP3 tracks can be organized in folders A folder can also contain other folders A disc can contain a maximum of 255 folders Each folder can contain a maximum of 255 tracks and 255 folders A disc can contain a maximum of 4000 tracks Usual ly this number will not be reached because each minute of an...

Page 213: ...ode are generally subject to copyright protection in accordance with the applicable interna tional and national regulations In many countries reproductions are not permitted without the prior consent of the copyright holder not even for private use Make sure you know the applicable copy right regulations and that you comply with these If you own these rights yourself e g for your own compositions ...

Page 214: ...ll appear if no CD is inserted Warning G Only insert a CD when the vehicle is station ary There is a risk of accident by being dis tracted from road and traffic conditions if you load a CD while the vehicle is in motion Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximate ly 14 m every second If a CD is already loaded it must ...

Page 215: ... The following message will appear if no CDs are inserted i If you do not take the CD out of the CD slot 1 within approximately 15 seconds the system automatically pulls the CD back in and plays it If a CD is pulled back in press eject load button 2 again the CD will then be ejected i If the audio CD is printed on one side this side must face upwards when loaded If neither side is printed the side...

Page 216: ...s in the display 왘 Press button é or the eject load button 2 on the audio control unit to finish the loading process The CD changer plays the disc if it has been inserted correctly and is permissi ble 왘 To interrupt loading procedure Press the eject load button again or 왘 Press button í in the center con sole 컄 page 184 i If the audio CD is printed on one side this side must face upwards when load...

Page 217: ...왘 Repeat the steps until all compart ments have been loaded 왘 Press eject load button 2 on the au dio control unit to finish the loading process The CD changer plays the last loaded disc if it has been inserted correctly and is permissible 왘 To interrupt loading procedure Press the eject load button 2 again or 왘 Press button í in the center console 컄 page 184 The loading process has not been compl...

Page 218: ... the cur rent CD is highlighted 왘 Slide mr to select the menu bar 왘 Slide omp or rotate ymz the audio controller to select Eject All 왘 Press n to confirm The CDs are ejected one after the other 왘 Remove the CD from CD slot 1 The CD changer switches to the next occupied magazine compartment and ejects the CD If you do not remove the CD from the CD slot 1 the CD changer will auto matically pull the ...

Page 219: ...ber 2 Track name only if saved on the disc 3 Elapsed track time 4 Disc name only if saved on the disc 5 Disc number CD changer 6 Disc type Example display in MP3 mode 1 Track number 2 File name 3 Elapsed track time 4 Mode 5 Folder name only if saved on the disc 6 Disc number CD changer 7 Disc type Pause function 왘 Pausing playback Press F briefly 왘 Continuing playback Press F again briefly i The f...

Page 220: ...rea is selected The track list of the current folder ap pears 왘 Selecting one folder higher Select the Q symbol The display changes to the next folder up in the folder structure on the disc 왘 Selecting a folder Slide qmr or ro tate ymz the audio controller to se lect the desired folder 왘 Press n to confirm You will see the tracks in the folder i Skipping forwards through the tracks skips to the ne...

Page 221: ...n option é CD MP3 The option list appears A dot R indi cates which option is switched on 왘 Select an option and press n The option is switched on For all op tions except Normal Track Sequence you will see a corresponding indicator in the main area Audio Aux mode An external audio source Aux can be con nected to the audio system The cinch connector for connecting the exter nal audio source Aux is l...

Page 222: ... motion 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 Due to the different volumes of the external audio sources system messages e g traffic and navigation announcements may be much louder You may need to disable these system messages or adjust the volume of these messages manually i Please ref...

Page 223: ...iving please use the hands free device and be sure to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times Use the tele phone only when road weather and traffic conditions permit Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger yourself and others 1 Observe all legal requirements Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering...

Page 224: ...thorized Mercedes Benz Center Calls disconnected while the vehicle is in motion Interruptions to the connecting may occur if 앫 there is insufficient mobile network coverage in certain regions 앫 you move from one mobile network transmitter receiver area mobile net work cell into another and no channels are free or the cell is full 앫 you are using a SIM card that is not compatible to the available n...

Page 225: ...n refer to audio system Caller ID The audio system can display the tele phone number and the name of the caller e g for an incoming call and also in other menus or displays For the telephone number to be displayed the caller must transmit their telephone number This is also the case for name displays For this the telephone number and the name of the caller must also be saved in the tele phone book...

Page 226: ...he audio system in the middle of a call e g by switching off the ignition that call will be cut off You can prevent this from happening as fol lows 앫 Switch the phone to private mode before switching the audio system off see telephone operating in structions Activating the telephone Prerequisites for the telephone For making calls using the audio system via the Bluetooth interface you will need a ...

Page 227: ...rches for suitable Bluetooth telephones within range and enters them in the telephone list Authorized Bluetooth telephones will be identified by a telephone symbol in front of the list entry once the tele phone list has been updated The sym bol will be grayed out if the authorized phone is not located in the Bluetooth range i On certain telephones not only do you have to activate the Bluetooth fun...

Page 228: ...mp or rotating ymz the audio controller 왘 Press n to confirm each digit 왘 Confirming passcode Select din the menu bar and press n to confirm 왘 Deleting digits Select õ in the menu bar and briefly press n to delete one digit or press and hold n to delete all entered digits 왘 Canceling entry Press button í in the center console 컄 page 184 i The passcode is any one to sixteen digit number which you c...

Page 229: ...an now make calls via the audio system hands free device using the authorized telephone External authorization If the audio system cannot find your tele phone this may be due to special security settings on your telephone In this case you can check whether conversely your telephone can find the audio system The audio systems Bluetooth device name is MB Bluetooth 왘 h Tel Phone List Update Options E...

Page 230: ... is automatically activated Only one tele phone can be active at a time 왘 h Tel Phone List 왘 Select an authorized telephone from the list 왘 Press n to confirm The selected phone will be searched for and connected if it is located in the Bluetooth range and Bluetooth is ac tivated on the corresponding device The selected telephone is activated A dotR in front of the entry indicates the current acti...

Page 231: ...l s or t The receiver symbol indicates whether a call is being connected or is in progress t not active 앫 READY indicates that a call is possible 앫 NO SERVICE indicates that the mobile network is not available Setting transmit and receive volume 왘 h Tel Phone List 왘 Select an mobile phone from the list 왘 Select Options Reception Volume or Transmission Volume 왘 To set the volume Slide qmr or rotate...

Page 232: ...e If you cannot make an emergency call you will have to initiate rescue measures your self GSM network phones Placing a 911 emergency call using audio control unit with the phone un locked 왘 Press h button to switch to tele phone mode 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio control unit 왘 Press s button or 왘 Press n for dialing to begin DIALING appears in the audio display while the telep...

Page 233: ...Wait until the emergency call center answers then describe the emergency Placing a 911 emergency call with the phone locked i If no SIM card is in the mobile phone with a few types of mobile phones NO SERVICE ap pears in the audio display In that case you only can make an emergency call on the mobile phone itself without the use of the audio control unit i If the mobile phone is locked you only ca...

Page 234: ...bile phone The audio system imports the data for the business cards and displays the number of business cards received 왘 To end reception Press n or 왘 Press button í in the center con sole 컄 page 184 Deleting external Data 왘 h Tel Delete External Data A prompt appears asking whether the data should be deleted 왘 Select Yes or No If you select Yes all personal data are then deleted from the phone bo...

Page 235: ...ine the first letters of the word you are looking for 왘 Press n to confirm The first entry containing the selected initial letters is highlighted in the list If there are a number of similar entries the next different character is displayed Example In the example the first letters of the names Fisher Bob and Fisher Kim are the same The first possible distinct letter is the B or the K Therefore B a...

Page 236: ...e desired entry is highlighted 왘 Press n to confirm and a call will be initiated Displaying details on an entry The audio system can also fully display an abbreviated entry 왘 Select entry 왘 Slide mp to select Options 왘 Press n to confirm 왘 Select Details A screen with the details of the select ed entry appears 왘 To close details screen Slide qmr or omp or rotate ymz or press buttonî Deleting entry...

Page 237: ...es both lists are deleted i The particular menu item can only be select ed if calls have already been received or made from audio system The display of missed calls in the audio system display is not possible with all mobile phones The control system displays the list of Dialed numbers in the multifunction display i The audio system s call lists are not syn chronized with the call lists on your mo...

Page 238: ...s 왘 To delete individual digits Briefly press button î in the audio control unit 왘 To delete an entire entry Press and hold button î until the entire entry has been deleted or 왘 Press button t Entering phone number via the audio controller In addition to the actual menu bar the tele phone main menu features a second bar containing numbers the number menu When the bar is active highlighted you can ...

Page 239: ... button s or n Initiating a call to a call list entry 왘 h Call Lists 왘 Select Calls Received or Calls Di aled The appropriate list appears 왘 Select entry 컄 page 236 왘 Press button s or n Redialing 왘 Press button s or 왘 Select ö and press button n The dialed calls list appears The call di aled last will be at the top of the list 왘 To select a call Slide qmr or rotate ymz the audio controller until ...

Page 240: ...ccepted the call using the au dio control unit audio controller or the multifunction steering wheel the call will be conducted via the hands free system The volume of the call can be adjusted 컄 page 189 Further operating functions can be found in the Functions during a single call sec tion 컄 page 240 You can also accept a call if the audio dis play is showing a screen other than the telephone mode...

Page 241: ...phone is on The microphone is switched on and the symbol disappears in the main area Sending DTMF tones Answering machines or other devices can be controlled via DTMF tones e g for re mote query functions 왘 To transmit individual characters During a call select the required char acters or 왘 Press the corresponding button on the audio control unit Every selected character is transmitted immediately...

Page 242: ...make it advisable to travel at a steady speed 앫 The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed 앫 The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control 앫 Deactivate the cruise control when driving in fog The Resume...

Page 243: ...he vehicle is secured with the parking brake 앫 Vehicles with automatic transmission when the gear selector lever is set to position P R or N 앫 when ESP is switched off Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 The current speed is set 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerato...

Page 244: ... another gear the engine speed may increase 앫 Always drive at sufficient but not excessive engine speed 앫 Shift gear in a timely manner 앫 Avoid shifting down more than one gear if at all possible i The last stored set speed is canceled when the engine is turned off i The cruise control switches off automatically and the segments in the multifunc tion display go out when 앫 you step on the brake ped...

Page 245: ...n the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control After brief acceler ation e g for passing the cruise control will re sume the last speed set Warning G If you increase the set vehicle speed keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed Increase the set vehicle speed to a valu...

Page 246: ...he prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit Otherwise sudden and unexpected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and or serious in jury to you and others i When you use the cruise control lever to de celerate the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently i The set speed value is decreased i...

Page 247: ...pedal 왘 Manual transmission Engage for ward or reverse gear 왘 Slowly release the clutch pedal remov ing your foot from the brake pedal at the same time and carefully depress the accelerator pedal 왘 Automatic transmission Move the gear selector lever to position D or R 왘 Remove your foot from the brake pedal and carefully depress the accelerator pedal The hill start assist system is inactive 앫 when...

Page 248: ... vent fixed 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent Item 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Right side defroster vent fixed Item 9 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent a Right side air vent adjustable b Climate control panel ...

Page 249: ...vent 6 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corre sponding direction Warning G When operating the automatic climate con trol the air that enters the passenger com partment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold depending on the set tem perature This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient dis...

Page 250: ...s directed in the corre sponding direction Rear center console air vents 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for rear passenger compartment air vents 2 Right center air vent adjustable 3 Left center air vent adjustable 왘 Opening closing Turn thumbwheel 1 upward or downward 왘 Adjusting air distribution Push the slide for the left center air vent 3 or right center vent 2 to the left right up or down...

Page 251: ...ntrol on off 3 MAX COOL on off USA only z Adopting driver s side set tings for all zones Canada only Item 4 2 AC cooling on off 5 y Front defroster 6 Temperature control passenger side 7 Air recirculation 8 Rear window defroster 9 Q Increasing air volume Item a Decreasing air volume b Display c Z Air distribution d U Air distribution and air vol ume automatic mode ...

Page 252: ...ers the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frostbite on unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance be tween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribu tion control 컄 page 248 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle...

Page 253: ... air distribution are adjusted automatically i Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind shield free of snow and debris Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the air flow through exhaust slots below the rear window i If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the in terior before driving off see Summer opening feature 컄 page 123 The climate control will then adjust the interior temper...

Page 254: ...ust air volume 컄 page 254 Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 1 and 6 컄 page 250 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible 왘 Increasing Turn temperature control 1 and ...

Page 255: ...e indicator lamp in button U 컄 page 250 goes out The air volume is adjusted correspond ing to the set blower speed The auto matic air distribution remains switched on Using driver side settings for all tem perature zones Canada only You can use the settings of the driver s side such as temperature air volume and air distribution for all temperature zones 왘 Activating Press button z 컄 page 250 The ...

Page 256: ...g Press button y 컄 page 250 again The indicator lamp in the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 117 If the automatic mode of the climate con trol is switched off 왘 Press button Z 컄 page 250 re peatedly until one of the following sym bols appears in display b a or Y 컄 page 2...

Page 257: ...s switched on 왘 Deactivating Press button 3 컄 page 250 again The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previous settings are once again in effect Rear window defroster 왘 Activating Switch on the ignition 왘 Press button 컄 page 250 The indicator lamp in the button comes on i To switch the maximum cooling function off you can also press button U or y 컄 page 250 Warning G Any accumulation of snow ...

Page 258: ...ctrical consumers are op erating simultaneously and the load on the battery is reducing available voltage The system responds automatically by deactivating the rear window defroster Warning G Fogged windows impair visibility endanger ing you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculationmode immediatelyshould clear interior window fogging If interior windo...

Page 259: ...dows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing 왘 Activating Press button 2 컄 page 250 again The indicator lamp in the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer Warning G If you turn off the cooling function the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm and the interior air is n...

Page 260: ...on and air vol ume automatic mode 3 Automatic climate control on off 4 z Adopting driver s side set tings for all zones Item 5 2 AC cooling on off 6 T Residual engine heat ventilation 7 y Front defroster 8 Temperature control passenger side 9 Rear window defroster Item a Z Air distribution passenger side b Q Increasing air volume c Decreasing air volume d Display e Z Air distribution driver s side...

Page 261: ...e on unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance be tween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution control 컄 page 248 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotect ed skin Warning G Severe conditions e g strong air pollution may require replacement of t...

Page 262: ...le the engine is run ning The indicator lamp in the button comes on The air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically 왘 Use temperature controls 1 and 8 컄 page 259 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Warning G When the climate control is switched off the outside air supply ...

Page 263: ...C The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible 왘 Increasing Turn temperature control 1 and or 8 컄 page 259 slightly clockwise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature 왘 Decreasing Turn temperature control 1 and or 8 컄 page 259 slightly counterclockwise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air...

Page 264: ...nually Seven blower speeds are available for each side of the passenger compartment 왘 Press button to decrease or button Q to increase air volume to the desired level The indicator lamp in button U 컄 page 259 goes out The air volume is adjusted correspond ing to the set blower speed The auto matic air distribution remains switched on Using driver side settings for all tem perature zones You can us...

Page 265: ...ting Press button y 컄 page 259 again The indicator lamp in the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 118 If the automatic mode of the climate con trol is switched off 왘 Press right a and or left e air distri bution button Z 컄 page 259 re peatedly until one of the following sy...

Page 266: ...The rear window defroster is automatically deactivated after some time of operation de pending on the outside temperature Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others i If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp goes out this indi cates that too many...

Page 267: ... lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on A quantity of outside air is added after approxi mately 30 minutes i The air recirculation mode is deactivated au tomatically 앫 after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 7 C 45 F 앫 after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is turned off 앫 after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 5 C 41...

Page 268: ... air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing 왘 Activating Press button 2 컄 page 250 again The indicator lamp in the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer i Condensation may drip out from underneath the vehicle This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction War...

Page 269: ...Q to increase air volume to the desired level The air volume is adjusted correspond ing to the set blower speed Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling as given in the instructions for the front 3 zone automatic climate con trol 컄 page 259 Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility for the driv er and endangering you and others Item 1 Decreasing increasing a...

Page 270: ... In vehicles without KEYLESS GO The vehicle must be unlocked Opening trunk from inside 1 Remote trunk opening switch 왘 Press switch 1 until the trunk begins to open Warning G Make sure the trunk is closed when the en gine is running and while driving Among other dangers such as blocked visibility ex haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior These fumes are damaging to your health The trunk lid sw...

Page 271: ...LESS GO Canada only is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals flash three times and an acoustic signal sounds three times If you are carrying a second SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only with you you can still lock the vehicle Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk lid opening when clo...

Page 272: ...he trunk opens Illumination of the emergency release but ton 앫 The button will flash for 30 minutes af ter opening the trunk 앫 The button will flash for 60 minutes af ter closing the trunk i The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk if the vehicle battery is dis charged or disconn...

Page 273: ...is centrally unlocked 왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to neutral position 1 to unlock the trunk You can now open the trunk 컄 page 269 i To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk e g when you valet park the vehicle lock it separately with the mechanical key Leave only the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only less it...

Page 274: ... sliding sunroof is made out of glass In the event of an accident the glass may shatter This may result in an opening in the roof In a vehicle rollover occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly as entire body parts or portions of them may p...

Page 275: ...ached the de sired position i When the tilt sliding sunroof is open reso nance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises They are caused by minimal pres sure changes in the passenger compartment To reduce or eliminate these noises change the po sition of the tilt sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly i You can also open or close the tilt sliding sunroof using the SmartKey see...

Page 276: ...jerking motion 앫 after a malfunction 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 82 왘 Press and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 1 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear 왘 Keep holding the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 1 for approximately 1 second 왘 Check the Express operation feature 컄 page 275 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens com pletely the sunroof is synchr...

Page 277: ...g or retracting Move the roof panel switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrow 1 2 or 3 until the roller sun blinds have reached their desired posi tion 왘 Express extending Move the roof panel switch past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 or 2 and re lease The roller sunblinds extends completely 왘 Stopping during Express extending Move the roof panel switch in any...

Page 278: ...en leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 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 acci dent and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seals do not trans port any objects with sharp ed...

Page 279: ...and release The tilt sliding panel opens completely 왘 Express raising Move the roof panel switch past the resistance point in di rection of arrow 3 and release The tilt sliding panel raises completely 왘 Stopping during Express operation Move the roof panel switch in any di rection Synchronizing The tilt sliding panel and front roller sun blinds must be synchronized 앫 after the tilt sliding panel h...

Page 280: ...Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 2 until the roller sunblinds are fully extended 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 2 until the tilt slid ing panel is opened approximately 4 inch 10 cm 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 until the tilt slid ing panel is fully closed 왘 Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arro...

Page 281: ... your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions Otherwise an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb 100 kg Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles wit...

Page 282: ...tract the head restraints 컄 page 89 왘 If necessary pull the driver s and or front passenger seat forward 2 Rear seat backrests 왘 Fold rear seat backrests 2 forward Warning G When expanding the luggage compartment always fold the seat cushions fully forward Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud...

Page 283: ...load the vehicle according to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Take care not to clamp the seat belt Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the ex tended trunk compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest In an accident during hard braking or...

Page 284: ...n transporting cargo Put luggage or car go in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the rear window shelf Never drive vehicle with trunk open Deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter ve hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death i The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob jects The enlarged cargo area should only be us...

Page 285: ...box lid release 1 왘 Closing Push the lid up until it engaged 왘 Locking Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to position 2 왘 Unlocking Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it coun terclockwise to position 1 Storage compartments in the front armrest 1 Right button for storage compartments 2 Left button for large storage compart ments 1 Unlocki...

Page 286: ...r footwell It is for small and light items such as road maps mail etc i There is a small and a large storage compart ment located underneath the left armrest The small storage compartment can be removed for the purpose of emptying Warning G The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel n...

Page 287: ...n the backrest close the storage compartment cover Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest when it is folded down as you could otherwise damage it Warning G The storage pocket is intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage pocket In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers...

Page 288: ...ight where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When not in use keep the cup holders closed An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted du...

Page 289: ... be used to attach car go items such as bags Use the hooks to secure light weight items only The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lb 4 kg Parcel net in trunk There is a parcel net on the left trunk side walls to secure loads The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only The parcel net can not protect transported goods in the event of an accident Do not use the retaining ho...

Page 290: ... visor 왘 To use the illuminated vanity mirror lift up vanity mirror cover 5 Vanity mirror lamp 1 comes on Document holder You can use the plastic tab of document holder 3 to hold admission tickets park ing passes or similar items in place Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion Reflected glare can endanger you...

Page 291: ... is not restricted by objects on the rear window shelf Otherwise the sunshade or the objects could be damaged Warning G When operating the rear window sunshade make sure there is no danger of anyone be ing harmed by the raising or lowering procedure The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing the switch 1 Briefly press switch 1 again to raise or low er the rear ...

Page 292: ...rrow 2 왘 Reinstalling ashtray insert Install the insert by pushing it back into the frame until it engages 왘 Closing Tap the front of the cover plate 1 The cover will retract and the ashtray will close Warning G Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still Depress the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement Move gear selector lever to position P man ual transmission second gear With the a...

Page 293: ...ed 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 2 The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure 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 or SmartKey with KEYLESS ...

Page 294: ...te lighter plug type Keep in mind however that connecting accessories to the lighter socket for example extensive connecting and discon necting 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 may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough To help avoi...

Page 295: ...earance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely fas tened using the eyelets and the retainer pins Before driving off check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec essary A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal move ment i To i...

Page 296: ...ur Tele Aid acquaintance call you will receive a user ID and password By visiting www mbusa com and selecting Tele Aid USA only you will have access to account information remote door unlock and more The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the Information button Failure to complete either of ...

Page 297: ...nstructions on initiating an emergency call manually 컄 page 298 Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash The message 앫 Connecting call appears in the multi function display and the audio system is muted When the connection is established the message 앫 Call connected appears in the multi function display Warning G If the indicator lamps in the ...

Page 298: ...cy call message Emer gency Call Activated is displayed opera tion from audio system or COMAND is not possible The automatic climate control can be still adjusted using the switches on the climate control panel i If no vehicle occupant responds an ambu lance will be sent to the vehicle immediately i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from th...

Page 299: ...er 왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded Warning G If you feel in any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle ve hicle in a dangerous road location please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca tion The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency offici...

Page 300: ...zed 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 services Services such as jump start a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable i The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assis tance button...

Page 301: ... Mercedes Benz USA products and services is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for ap proximately 10 seconds during the system self check after switching on the ignition togeth er with the SOS ...

Page 302: ...e the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possi ble i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Custom er Assistance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Information calls which can also be terminated by using the t...

Page 303: ...s that your vehicle receives the best possible care Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen 왘 Report the incident to the police The police will issue a numbered incident report 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes Benz ResponseCenteralong with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the ...

Page 304: ...t part of vehi cle equipment 5 Hand held remote control of ga rage door opener gate operator or other device 6 Hand held remote control button Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or...

Page 305: ...pro grammed while keeping indicator lamp 1 in view Step 4 왘 Using both hands simultaneously press hand held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release the buttons until step 5 is com pleted Indicator lamp 1 will flash first slowly and then rapidly Step 5 왘 After indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light release the hand held re...

Page 306: ...press hold for 2 seconds and release the pro grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 왘 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec ond time to complete the training pro cess Step 12 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 13 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons repeat the s...

Page 307: ...utton 2 3 or 4 Do not release the button 왘 Indicator lamp 1 will begin to flash af ter 20 seconds Without releasing the signal transmitter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 82 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote con trolled device The integr...

Page 308: ...raighten 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 Cen ter...

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Page 310: ...309 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 311: ...e speeds no more than 2 3 of maxi mum rpm in each gear 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 gear ranges 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program 컄 page 144 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km you may grad ual...

Page 312: ...ssistance 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 ac cident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak...

Page 313: ...for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking effect 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...

Page 314: ...ng G If other than recommended brake pads are installed or other than recommended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident When driving down long and steep grades relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine s braking power This helps prevent ...

Page 315: ...s hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the 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...

Page 316: ...you suspect that possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs Warning...

Page 317: ...or ice Exercise appro priate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions Warning G If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution Avoid spinning of a drive wheel This may cause ser...

Page 318: ...uise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move gear selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by cor rective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at lengt...

Page 319: ...e for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth Before driving through water determine its depth Never accelerate before driving into water The bow wave could force wa ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment thus damaging them If you must drive through st...

Page 320: ...ity is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System radio or tele phone1 if road weather and traffic conditions permit Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger yourself and others Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximate ly 14 m every ...

Page 321: ...uirements For details please refer to the Maintenance Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains ...

Page 322: ...es Benz Limited Warranty Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fire You could be se riously 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 Stop the vehicle in a safe location...

Page 323: ...t with automatic transmis sion 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 serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with it or inhale fumes of it Avoid inhalation of ethanol fumes and skin contact with ethanol Extin guish al...

Page 324: ...o open air fully insert filler nozzle unit 왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top off or over fill 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it clock wise until it audibly engages 왘 Close the fuel filler flap You should hear the latch close shut For more information on gasoline or E85 see Premium unleaded gasoline 컄 page 481 or the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet...

Page 325: ...vel For more information on engine oil see Engine oil 컄 page 327 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs 컄 page 430 For more information see Lighting 컄 page 108 Tire inflation pressure For information on tire inflation pressure see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 341 i Opening the hood 컄 page 325 If you find that the...

Page 326: ...pen even when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns let the engine cool off com pletely before touching any components on the vehicle 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 ap proximately 30 se...

Page 327: ...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 extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers Be ...

Page 328: ...utes with the engine turned off 앫 with the engine not at operating tem perature yet the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick do the following 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 325 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 왘 Wipe oil dipst...

Page 329: ...ssion fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance...

Page 330: ... cm higher 왘 Add coolant as required 왘 Replace and tighten cap 1 For more information on coolant see the Technical data section 컄 page 484 Warning G In order to avoid 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 r...

Page 331: ...servoir Pull tab of cap 1 upward 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures 왘 To close washer fluid reservoir Press cap 1 onto filler hole until it en gages For more information see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 486 Warning G Washer ...

Page 332: ...m 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer and type as shown on the original part Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further informa tion If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted 앫 The wheel brakes or suspension compo...

Page 333: ...bove conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and degrade over time even if never used and thus should be in spected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regularl...

Page 334: ...appears 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 recom mend 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 ...

Page 335: ...ation label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The certification label also tells you about the front and rear axle weight capacity called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the total allowable weight that c...

Page 336: ...ng the seating capacity is located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 334 Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or total load limit as indi cated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Over loading the tires can overheat them possi bly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering prob lems o...

Page 337: ...r example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 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 applica...

Page 338: ...cupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from Tire and Loading Information 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 O...

Page 339: ...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 340: ... inflation pressure 컄 page 340 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being over heated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result...

Page 341: ... readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehi cle condition 컄 page 348 If such infor mation is provided it can be found on the tire inflation pressure label located on the ...

Page 342: ... available the supplemental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap 컄 page 322 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure 왘 Install the valve cap 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect han...

Page 343: ...antly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Un derinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire in cluding the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recom mended tire inflation pressure as specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s do...

Page 344: ... to select the menu Service 컄 page 164 왘 Press button or to select Run Flat Indicator 왘 Press the button to confirm The following message appears in the mul tifunction display Run Flat Indicator Active Menu OK Button 왘 Press button The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes or No 왘 Press button or to select Yes 왘 Press button to confirm The follow...

Page 345: ...of your tires is significantly underin flated There is no malfunction in the TPMS 앫 If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated the TPMS system itself is not operating properly i This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interferenc...

Page 346: ... if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is com bined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute...

Page 347: ...64 왘 Press button or to select Tire Pressure 왘 Press the button to confirm The following message appears in the mul tifunction display Tire Pressure Monitor Active 왘 Press button The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart tire pressure monitor Yes or No Warning G It is the driver s responsibility to calibrate the TPMS on the recommended cold infla tion pressure Underinf...

Page 348: ...to tire failure from being overheated 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires Overinflated tires can 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics 앫 cause uneven tire wear 앫 be more prone to damage from road hazards 앫 adversely affect ride comfort 앫 increase stopping distance Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires we...

Page 349: ...rer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 356 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 348 8 Load identification 컄 page 352 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 are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in ...

Page 350: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 348 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 351: ...the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 334 Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in han dling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 348 and tire speed rating 6 컄 page 348 are also referred to as service description Warning G Even when permitted by law never ...

Page 352: ...ability 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 parenthesis designates the maximum speed capa bility of the tire as being above 186 mph 300 km h Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maximum permissible speed of the tire All season and winter tires Index Speed ra...

Page 353: ...ire 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 purchasers the means to easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identification mark Tire size Tire type code and Date of manufacture 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4...

Page 354: ...t the first full week of the calendar year The second two figures represent the year For example 3202 represents the 32nd week of 2002 Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating 컄 page 349 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 336 i For illustrati...

Page 355: ...llustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated D...

Page 356: ...erfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 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 ti...

Page 357: ... kilopascal 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 infla...

Page 358: ...d on certi fication label located on the driver s door B pillar Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kilopascals 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 to...

Page 359: ...cerning tires and gives purchases the means to 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...

Page 360: ... ration tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer s recommended in tervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio If none 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 334 Rotate...

Page 361: ...r performance Make sure the tires you use show 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 EB...

Page 362: ...eel 컄 page 467 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 at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Some tire sizes do not le...

Page 363: ... type can be indicated This indicates that further auxiliary maintenance work is required Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for more information 왘 To clear the maintenance service indicator message Press button L or button on the multifunction steering wheel 컄 page 152 The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display 컄 page...

Page 364: ... not carried out at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 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 direct...

Page 365: ...y 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 prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbo...

Page 366: ...ead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months de pending on the climate and washing deter gent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i e loss of gloss Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot 왘 Use the appropriate MB Touch Up Stick for quick and provis...

Page 367: ...e in direct sunlight 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif fused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake 왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently 왘 Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish i ...

Page 368: ...c car wash to prevent dam age to the mirrors i After running the vehicle through an auto matic car wash wipe any wax off of the wind shield 컄 page 368 This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by residual wax on the windshield When leaving the car wash make sure the mir rors are folded out Otherwise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings Althou...

Page 369: ... a vertical position Cleaning 왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they snap into place 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution 왘 Use a soft clean cloth and a mild win dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces An automotive glass cleaner is recom mended The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the wind ...

Page 370: ...tart stop button vehicles with KEYLESS GO Canada only 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 con taining solvents Do not touch the inside of the front rear or side windows with hard objects such as an ice scraper ...

Page 371: ... cleaners may also damage the wheel paint if the car is not driven after cleaning Therefore the vehicle s brake system should al ways be warmed up before it is parked after cleaning To do so please drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry When applying Mercedes Benz approved Tire Care and Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care products take care not to spray them on the brake d...

Page 372: ...shelf below rear window 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a dry sham poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Seat belts 왘 Only use clear lukewarm water and soap You must switch off the audio display and al low it to cool prior to cleaning Do not use thinners containing alcohol petrol or abrasive cleaning agents These can damage or even destroy the audio display screen The webbing must not be treated wit...

Page 373: ...pproved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning per forated leather as its underside should not become wet Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Warning G Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or...

Page 374: ...at to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking 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 375: ...d has switched off The BAS ESP and EBP are also switched off see messages in mul tifunction display The brake system is still functioning nor mally but without the systems specified above If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels will lock during hard brakin...

Page 376: ...e ABS is operational again and the ABS in dicator lamp should go out The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running The ABS is temporarily not available The ESP BAS and EBP are also unavailable The system s self diagnosis may not be completed yet The brake system is still functioning nor mally but without the systems specified above 왘 Drive a short distance with added caution a...

Page 377: ...sible Failure to follow these instructions increas es the risk of an accident USA only 3 Canada only v The red brake warning lamp comes on while the engine is running In addi tion the yellow ABS mal function indicator lamp and the yellow ESP warning lamp come on and an acoustic warning sounds A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Pro portioning EBP was detected The ABS BAS and ESP are also switche...

Page 378: ...fe to do so 왘 Depress the parking brake 컄 page 134 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid ...

Page 379: ...s limp home emergency opera tion mode 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at 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 malfunctions through the read out of diagnostic trouble codes It is lo cated in the front left area of the footwel...

Page 380: ...as been switched off with the ESP switch or has been switched off due to a malfunction Risk of accident When the ESP is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the system recogniz es that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning The cruise control is deactivated and can not be switched on 왘 Switch the ESP back on 컄 page 64 Exceptions 컄 page 63 왘 If leaving the ESP switched ...

Page 381: ...s 왘 Do not deactivate the ESP Exceptions 컄 page 63 Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident 4 The yellow fuel tank re serve warning lamp in the fuel gauge comes on while driving The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 322 The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine The seat bel...

Page 382: ...ale goes out During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an intermit tent warning chime with in creasing intensity The vehicle s speed has exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front passen ger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts 왘 Fasten your seat belts The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding There are items placed on the fro...

Page 383: ...d caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an acci dent which could result in serious or fata...

Page 384: ...multifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire s has have been correct ed the combination low tire pres sure TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few minutes driving H Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated There is a malfunction in the TPMS 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction ...

Page 385: ...es fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehi cle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a...

Page 386: ... on the front passenger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 387 Warning G If the 5 and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or some one larger than a small individual on the front passenger seat do n...

Page 387: ...applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present 왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not transport a child on the front pas senger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 387...

Page 388: ...152 Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using or L They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 164 Remember that clearing a message will only make the message dis appear Clearing a message will not cor rect the condition that caused the message to appear Warning G No messages will be displayed i...

Page 389: ... should be taken note of and where a malfunction is indicated ad dressed as soon as possible at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty or result in property dam age or personal injury i Switching on the ignition causes all instru ment cluster lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn sig...

Page 390: ...ist are also deactivated The brake system still functions normally but without the ABS and ESP available When the voltage is above this value again the ABS and ESP are operational again and the message in the multifunction display should disappear If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear 왘 Have the generator alternator and the battery checked ABS and ESP Inoperative See Opera...

Page 391: ...ait until the system cools down Cruise Control and Speedtronic Inoperative Cruise control is malfunctioning In addition a warning chime sounds 왘 Have the cruise control checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Check Tire Pressure Then Restart Run Flat Indicator Canada only There was a warning message about a loss in tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat In dicator has not been restarted ye...

Page 392: ...maneuvers Observe the traffic situation around you 왘 Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as required 컄 page 339 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 440 왘 Restart the Run Flat Indicator after adjusting the tire inflation pressure values 컄 page 343 Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Con...

Page 393: ... position R or D 왘 Move the gear selector lever to position P or N 컄 page 140 Tire Press Monitor Inoperative USA only The TPMS is malfunctioning 왘 Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Wheel Sensors Error Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative USA only There are wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted e g winter tires 왘 Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz...

Page 394: ...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 82 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition 컄 page 82 Monitor the 5 indicator lamp right of the instrum...

Page 395: ...seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to com plete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message ap pears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 41 the 5 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out If above conditions are n...

Page 396: ...tion 컄 page 82 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary 왘 Make sure no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recog nize such forces as supplemental wei...

Page 397: ...seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to com plete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message ap pears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 41 the 5 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out If above conditions are n...

Page 398: ...e turns above a speed of 12 mph 20 km h The message disappears when ABS and ESP are again available The ABS and ESP were deactivated be cause of insufficient power supply The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts BAS and the hill start assist are also deacti vated The brake system still functions normally but without the ABS and ESP available When the voltage is above this value again the ABS...

Page 399: ... brake system is still functioning nor mally but without the ABS available 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking re ducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possi ble Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display Possible cause consequence Possible solution ...

Page 400: ...tive water pump which may result in damage to the en gine 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center There is a malfunction in the electronic sys tem 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 2 Check Brake Pad Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit 왘 Have the bra...

Page 401: ... This will not solve the problem USA only 3 Canada only 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 can be serious ly...

Page 402: ...s Manu al EBP ABS and ESP are switched off due to a malfunction BAS and the hill start assist are also switched off The brake system still functions normally but without the ABS and ESP available 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking re ducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follo...

Page 403: ...instrument cluster 컄 page 26 Warning G 앫 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 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Stop the vehicle in a safe locat...

Page 404: ...belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the en gine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the en gine 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 왘 Observe...

Page 405: ...ppears from the multi function display 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest autho rized Mercedes Benz Center If this message does not disappear from the multifunction display 왘 Call Roadside Assistance The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc tioning 왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster 컄 page 26 왘 Have the fan replaced as soon as possible ...

Page 406: ...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 without a suffic...

Page 407: ... be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 322 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Reserve Fuel Level The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 322 Y You are driving with the hood open 왘 Stop your vehicle as soo...

Page 408: ...r the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only is not recognized while the engine is running because there is strong radio fre quency interference 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do 왘 Remove KEYLESS GO button Canada only from the starter switch 컄 page 83 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch I Key Not Detected The SmartKey...

Page 409: ...Button And Insert Key The KEYLESS GO system Canada only is malfunctioning 왘 Remove KEYLESS GO button Canada only from the starter switch 컄 page 83 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch I Close Doors To Lock Vehicle You wanted to lock the vehicle but not all doors were closed 왘 Close doors and lock vehicle again Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle You have insert an incorrect key...

Page 410: ...or lamp switch 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Center Brake Lamp The high mounted brake lamp is malfunc tioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Left Brake Lamp The left brake lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 p...

Page 411: ... Lamp The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Right Fog Lamp The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Rear Left Fog Lamp The left rear fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Left High Beam The...

Page 412: ... as possible Check Right Low Beam The right low beam lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Front Left Parking Lamp The left front parking lamp is malfunction ing 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Front Right Parking Lamp The right front parking lamp is malfunction ing 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Ben...

Page 413: ...heck Rear Left Side Marker Lamp The rear left side marker lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Rear Right Side Marker Lamp The rear right side marker lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps The left tail lamp brake lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Contact an authori...

Page 414: ...Signal The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Front Right Turn Signal The right front turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible Check Rear Left Turn Signal The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunction ing 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as s...

Page 415: ... signal in the right exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible Switch Off Lights You are getting out of the vehicle and the lights are still switched on 왘 Switch off the headlamps 컄 page 108 Turn Lights Off Or Remove Key The exterior lamp switch is set to and you have forg...

Page 416: ...pecified in the Facto ry Approved Service Products pamphlet For information on approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display Possible cause consequence Possible solution ù Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to approx imately the minimum level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄...

Page 417: ...front passenger s sup plemental restraint system may not work properly 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Rear Left SRS Malfunction Service Required Components of the left rear passenger s supplemental restraint system may not work properly 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event that a malfunction of...

Page 418: ...indow curtain air bag may not work properly 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required The right side window curtain air bag may not work properly 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS...

Page 419: ... tires are deflating 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 440 Check Tire Pressure USA only The tire pressure in one or more tires is al ready below the minimum value 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check and adjust tire pressure as required 컄 page 339 왘 ...

Page 420: ...o if Display Possible cause consequence Possible solution Ê You are driving with the trunk open 왘 Close the trunk 컄 page 270 W Check Washer Fluid The water level has dropped to approx 1 1 US qts 1 0 l 왘 Add washer fluid 컄 page 330 ...

Page 421: ...er clockwise 왘 Fold the cover 2 downward 왘 Remove the first aid kit Vehicle jack vehicle tool kit luggage bowl Minispare wheel The vehicle jack Minispare wheel vehicle tool kit and the luggage bowl are stored in the compartment underneath the trunk floor Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit includes 앫 One towing eye bolt 앫 One wheel wrench 앫 Collapsible wheel chock 앫 One pair of gloves i Check ex...

Page 422: ...k floor handle from up per edge of trunk and lower trunk floor Vehicle jack To prevent damage always disengage trunk floor handle from trunk lid 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 duri...

Page 423: ... 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 Minispare wheel The Minispare wheel is stored in the com partment underneath the trunk floor 1 Vehicle tool kit jack and collapsible wheel chock 2 Luggage bowl 3 Minispare wheel 컄컄 ...

Page 424: ... The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plates upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1 왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2 왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of the base plate 3 For information on where to place wheel chocks when changing a wheel see Lift ...

Page 425: ...f the housing Unlocking the driver s door 왘 Insert mechanical key 2 into the driv er s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 The locking knob moves up the driver s door is unlocked 왘 Pull the door handle to open the driv er s door i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver s door or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigge...

Page 426: ...king switch on the driver s door 컄 page 81 The locking knobs of the front passen ger door and the rear doors move down If the vehicle battery is disconnected or drained 왘 Press down the locking knobs of the front passenger door and the rear doors manually 왘 Exit the vehicle 왘 Close the driver s door 왘 Use the mechanical key 2 to lock the vehicle from the outside via the driver s door Turn the mech...

Page 427: ...ally un locked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Selector lever cover 2 Unlocking mechanism 왘 Apply the parking brake firmly 왘 Push the selector lever cover 1 to the left and pull it up and off 왘 Push the unlocking mechanism 2 down and move the selector lever out of position P at the same time The selector lever can now move freely until reset to position P i This procedure does not arm the anti theft alar...

Page 428: ... into the guide as far as it will go 3 왘 Fold the head restraint cushion by the top back firmly until it engages 1 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re straint For information on active head restraints see Active head restraints 컄 page 50 For information on head restraint adjust ment see Adjusting rear head restraints 컄 page 89 Warning G For safety reasons have ...

Page 429: ...artment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into opening 왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing Warning G Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately Warning G SmartKey batteries contain Perchlorate...

Page 430: ... 왘 Using a line free cloth insert new bat teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place 왘 Slide the mechanical key back into the SmartKey 왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO ...

Page 431: ...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 Backup bulbs will be brought into use when lamps malfunction Read and...

Page 432: ...D1S 35 W 4 Halogen headlamp High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamp High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W 5 Front fog lamp Corner illuminating front fog lamp H11 55 W H11 55 W 6 Side marker lamp W 5 W 7 Parking and standing lamp 2 x W 5 W BV Lamp Type 8 High mounted brake lamp LED 9 Side marker W 5 W a Turn signal lamp PY 21 W b Brake lamp parking and standing lamp tail lamp 2 x P 21 W c Backup ...

Page 433: ...amps 앫 License plate lamps Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp do the following first 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 108 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 325 Warning G Keep bulbs out of reach of children Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb ...

Page 434: ...pushing down and release from ar restor hook 왘 Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 8 왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of bulb holder 8 and is level to it 왘 Fold wire clip back and press it down on bulb holder 8 to engage it in the ar restor hook 왘 Connect electric plug on the bulb 왘 Align housing cover 5 and turn it clockwise High beam bulb 왘 Turn housing c...

Page 435: ...mark 1 is on the upper part 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise until it engage Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn housing cover 2 or 3 counter clockwise and remove it 왘 Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb 왘 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket 6 왘 Press the new bulb into bulb socket 6 왘 Press bulb socket 6 back into the lamp 왘 Align housing cover 2 or 3 and turn it clockwise Front lamps Bi Xenon t...

Page 436: ... for high beam flasher bulb 7 Bulb holder for high beam bulb High beam bulb for high beam flasher 왘 Turn housing cover 4 counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Pull electric plug off the bulb 왘 Pull out bulb holder 7 with the bulb 왘 Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 7 왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of bulb holder 7 and is level to it 왘 Reinsert bulb holder 7...

Page 437: ...he bulb out of the bulb socket 6 왘 Press the new bulb into bulb socket 6 왘 Press bulb socket 6 back into the lamp 왘 Align housing cover 2 or 3 and turn it clockwise Additional turn signal lamps The additional turn signal lamps in the ex terior rear view mirrors have LEDs If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func tion the entire turn signal unit must be re placed Have the additional turn signal ...

Page 438: ...he respective bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket Side marker lamp 1 Turn the bulb socket on backside of tail lamp unit counterclockwise and removes side marker lamp 1 with bulb socket 왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise until it engages Side marker lamp 1 Turn the new bulb with socket on backside of tail lamp unit clockwise until it engages 왘 Rein...

Page 439: ...wice 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 To avoid damage to the hood never open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring c...

Page 440: ...sideways out of the retainer in the direction of arrow 2 Installing wiper blades 왘 Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place 왘 Rotate the wiper blade into position parallel to wiper arm 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield Make sure you hold onto the wiper when folding the wiper arm back Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts They could tear Make certain that ...

Page 441: ... moved from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway 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 accordingly The Minispare wheel is ...

Page 442: ...ever get beneath the vehicle while it is sup ported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Always firmly set the parking brake and block wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects before raising vehicle with jack Do not release the parking brake while the vehic...

Page 443: ...should circumstances require you to do so on a slight decline place the wheel chock and another sizeable object as follows Changing wheel on passenger side Example illustration 왘 Place wheel chock or another sizeable object in front of both wheels on the side opposite to the side on which the wheel is to be changed Changing wheel on a slight incline Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on...

Page 444: ...nk 왘 Place jack 2 on firm ground 왘 Position jack 2 under take up bracket 1 so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the vehicle is parked on an incline Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets Make sure the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take up bracket If you do not position the jack correctly in the jac...

Page 445: ...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 authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight...

Page 446: ...s are tight Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb ft 130 Nm Before storing the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the designated storage space underneath the trunk floor 컄 page 420 Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque ...

Page 447: ...terials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Do not tow start the vehicle Warning G Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling automotive batteries Risk of explosion Fire open fl...

Page 448: ...ry A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be severely damaged Have the battery checked regu...

Page 449: ...and observe safety instructions and precautions 컄 page 446 왘 Disconnect the battery negative lead from negative terminal 3 왘 Remove cover from the positive terminal 2 왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead i If the battery is discharged you must use the mechanical key to unlock 컄 page 424 or lock 컄 page 425 the vehicle Warning G With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the ...

Page 450: ...nz Center Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is a...

Page 451: ...ttached to the battery 왘 Reinstall filter box 컄 page 447 Always connect the starter battery in the or der described below Otherwise the vehicle s electronics could be damaged Never invert the terminal connections Make sure the battery has a plug where the ventilation hose 4 is attached to it i The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power e g due to recon...

Page 452: ...llow 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 c...

Page 453: ...Connect positive terminal 1 of the charged battery with positive under hood terminal 3 in front of the dis charged battery with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first 왘 Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed 왘 Connect negative terminal 5 of the charged battery to jumper cables and attach other end to negative under hood terminal 4 on the veh...

Page 454: ...ey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Canada only in starter switch turned to position 0 Do not tow with sling type equipment Towing with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the ESP 컄 page 63 and the auto matic central locking 컄 page 173 Vehicles with 4MATIC Do not ...

Page 455: ...While towing the battery must be connected and charged Otherwise 앫 you will not be able to switch on the ignition 앫 you will not be able to engage the automatic transmission in position N 컄 page 127 When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground the gear selector lever must be in position N manual transmission gear shift lever in neutral position and the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO...

Page 456: ...r towing eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt 왘 Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench out of the vehicle tool kit in the trunk 컄 page 420 왘 Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into its stop and tighten with wheel wrench Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock wise with wheel wrench 왘 Unscrew towing eye bolt 왘 Store towing eye bolt and wheel wrench in the vehicle tool kit in the t...

Page 457: ...hometer display should be on P 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers 왘 Turn off the engine 컄 page 134 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Canada only 왘 Open the driver s door Warning G Only use fuses approved by Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse Using other than ap proved fuses o...

Page 458: ...325 1 Clamps 2 Wire Opening 왘 With a dry cloth remove any moisture from the fuse box 왘 Release wire 2 from fuse box cover 왘 Release clamps 1 왘 Remove fuse box cover Closing 왘 Make sure the sealing rubber is proper ly positioned 왘 Attach fuse box cover 왘 Press fuse box cover down and secure with clamps 1 왘 Fasten wire 2 on fuse box cover Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the f...

Page 459: ...hints Fuses Fuse box in the trunk 1 Release 2 Cover Opening 왘 Open the trunk 왘 Turn release 1 clockwise 왘 Pull cover 2 downward in direction of arrow Closing 왘 Press cover 2 backward 왘 Turn release 1 counterclockwise ...

Page 460: ...459 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 461: ... More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactured 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 Merced...

Page 462: ...es 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 authorized Mercedes Benz Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you...

Page 463: ...f the front passenger seat 앫 on the lower edge of the windshield 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 vehicle for a...

Page 464: ... 4 in direction of arrow VIN 5 is visible Example illustration from C 350 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 7 Engine number engraved on engine 8 VIN lower edge of windshield i When ordering parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Page 465: ...nical data Layout of poly V belt drive C 300 C 350 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 466: ... engine gasoline injection 4 stroke engine gasoline injection 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 4 1 11 3 1 Output acc to SAE J 13493 3 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 201 hp 6100 rpm 150 kW 6100 rpm 228 hp 6000...

Page 467: ...2 Canada only Engine 272 Mode of operation 4 stroke engine gasoline injection No of cylinders 6 Bore 3 66 in 92 90 mm Stroke 3 39 in 86 00 mm Total piston displacement 213 5 cu in 3498 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 Output acc to SAE J 13493 3 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 268 hp 6000 rpm 200 kW 6000 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft 2400 5000 rpm 35...

Page 468: ... and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 334 Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds 컄 page 340 or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition 컄 page 348 If such informa tion is provided it can b...

Page 469: ... 3501 C 350 4MATIC1 Rims light alloy 7 J x16 H2 7 5 J x17 H2 7 5 J x17 H2 Wheel offset 1 85 in 47 mm 1 85 in 47 mm 1 85 in 47 mm All season tires2 2 Radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S Winter tires2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 205 55 R16 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S ...

Page 470: ...300 Sport C 300 4MATIC Sport C 3501 C 350 4MATIC1 1 Canada only Front axle Rims light alloy 7 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 85 in 47 mm All season tires2 2 Radial ply tires 225 45 R17 91H M S Rear axle Rims light alloy 8 5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 2 28 in 58 mm All season tires2 245 40 R17 91H M S ...

Page 471: ...7 5 J x 17 H2 8 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 85 in 47 mm 1 97 in 50 mm Summer tires2 2 Radial ply tires 225 40 ZR18 92Y XL Extra Load All season tires2 225 45 R17 91H M S Rear axle AMG rims light alloy 8 5 J x 17 H2 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2 28 in 58 mm 2 13 in 54 mm Summer tires2 3 3 Must not be used with snow chains 255 35 ZR18 94Y XL Extra Load All season tires2 245 40 R17 91H M S ...

Page 472: ...C 230 4MATIC Sport1 C 300 C 300 Sport C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport 1 Canada only C 3501 C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC1 C 350 4MATIC Sport1 Rim steel 3 5 B x 16 H2 3 5 B x 17 H2 Wheel offset 0 79 in 20 mm 0 79 in 20 mm Tire2 2 Must not be used with snow chains T 125 90 R16 98M T 125 80 R17 99M ...

Page 473: ... on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the Minispare wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated to ...

Page 474: ...4MATIC Sport1 Generator alternator 14 V 150 A 14 V 150 A 14 V 150 A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW 12 V 1 4 kW 12 V 1 4 kW Battery 12 V 84 Ah 12 V 84 Ah 12 V 84 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33 NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33 NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33 Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm...

Page 475: ...in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm Overall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded in 69 7 in 1770 mm 69 7 in 1770 mm 69 7 in 1770 mm 69 7 in 1770 mm Overall vehicle height 56 85 in 1444 mm 56 3 in 1429 mm 56 85 in 1444 mm 56 9 in 1445 mm Wheelbase 124 6 in 2760 mm 124 6 in 2760 mm 124 6 in 2760 mm 124 6 in 2760 mm Track front 60 7 in 1541 mm 60 4 in 1533 mm 60 7 in...

Page 476: ...iew mirrors folded out 79 5 in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm 79 5 in 2020 mm Overall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded in 69 7 in 1770 mm 69 7 in 1770 mm 69 7 in 1770 mm Overall vehicle height 56 3 in 1429 mm 57 0 in 1448 mm 57 1 in 1449 mm Wheelbase 124 6 in 2760 mm 124 6 in 2760 mm 124 6 in 2760 mm Track front 60 4 in 1533 mm 60 4 in 1533 mm 60 4 in 1533 mm Track rear 59 6 in 1514 mm 60 ...

Page 477: ...d disposing of service fluids Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct con tact with your skin or clothing If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter All models 8 5 US qt...

Page 478: ...qt 9 7 l C 300 4MATIC Sport 10 25 US qt 9 7 l C 3501 9 51 US qt 9 0 l C 350 Sport 9 51 US qt 9 0 l C 350 4MATIC1 10 25 US qt 9 7 l C 350 4MATIC Sport1 10 25 US qt 9 7 l Rear axle C 230 all models 1 1 06 US qt 1 0 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 C 300 all models 1 06 US qt 1 0 l C 350 all models 1 16 US qt 1 1 l Front axle C 230 4MATIC all mod els 1 1 06 US qt 1 0 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 C 300 ...

Page 479: ...er bearing grease Brake system All models approx 0 53 US qt 0 5 l MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling system All models 5 07 US qt 4 8 l MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze Fuel tank including a reserve of All models 17 43 US gal 66 0 l 2 11 US gal 8 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON C 300 and C 300 Sport with automatic transmission USA only Flexible Fuel Vehicle i...

Page 480: ...ncentrate MB SummerFit and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point Follow suggested mixing ratios 컄 page 486 C 350 4MATIC1 4 23 US qt 4 0 l C 350 4MATIC Sport1 4 23 US qt 4 0 l C 300 all models 6 34 US qt 6 0 l C 3501 6 34 US qt 6 0 l C...

Page 481: ...ke 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 or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control syst...

Page 482: ...me 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 damage your health To maintain the engine s durability and per formance premium unleaded gasoline must be used If premium unleaded gasoli...

Page 483: ...asohol which contains 10 ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Flexible Fuel Vehicles USA only C 300 and C 300 Sport with automatic transmission are Flexible Fuel Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only on fuel fill...

Page 484: ... 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 485: ...r bring it back up to the proper level For information on other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 50 anticor rosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze protection to approximately 35 F 37 C If you use...

Page 486: ...antly 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 authorized Mercedes...

Page 487: ...mbient 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 gal 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and commercially avail able premixed windshield wash...

Page 488: ...xterior lamps Panic alarm 58 Alarm system see Anti theft systems Antiglare Rear view mirrors 100 Anti theft systems 66 Alarm visual and audible 66 Anti theft alarm system 66 Immobilizer 66 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest 284 286 Ashtrays 291 292 Aspect ratio 356 Audio Aux mode 220 AUDIO menu Control system 158 Audio system 176 911 emergency call 231 Audio and telephone operation 176 Audio Aux...

Page 489: ... operation limp home mode 146 Fluid 476 477 Fluid level 328 Gear ranges 143 Gear shifting malfunctions 146 Hill start assist system 246 Kickdown 142 Shifting procedure 139 Starting the engine 127 Transmission fluid 328 Automatic transmission Automatic shift program 144 Gear selector lever 138 Gear selector lever control one touch gearshifting 145 Gear selector lever positions 140 Program mode sele...

Page 490: ...hanger 208 CD player 160 208 Centigrade see Temperature display mode 167 Central locking Automatic 80 173 Locking unlocking from inside 81 Locking unlocking switches 81 Central locking unlocking switches 80 Certification label 462 Change of address or ownership 12 Checking tire pressure electronically Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS USA only 344 Children in the vehicle 51 Air bags 51 Front pa...

Page 491: ...l system menu 151 AUDIO 158 Menus overview 154 Navi 158 Service menu 164 Settings menu 165 Standard display 156 TEL 160 Trip computer 156 Vehicle status message memory 164 Control system submenus 153 155 Convenience 174 Instrument cluster 168 Lighting 171 Time Date 170 Vehicle 173 Coolant 329 Adding 329 Anticorrosion antifreeze mixing ratio and quantity 484 Checking level 329 Messages in display 4...

Page 492: ... status message see Multifunction display messages Vehicle status messages memory 165 Distance to empty range Trip computer 157 Document holder 289 Door Control panel 32 Entry lamps 116 Inside door handle 79 Locking 72 77 Locking with Tele Aid 302 Messages in display 406 Opening from inside vehicle 79 Opening from outside 72 77 Unlocking 71 76 Unlocking with Tele Aid 301 DOT 357 Downhill driving C...

Page 493: ...emote door unlock 301 Unlocking the trunk 425 Unlocking the vehicle 424 Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emergency In case of Battery Jump starting 451 First aid kit 420 Flat tire 440 Fuses 456 Instrument cluster Indicator lamps 374 383 Roadside Assistance 12 Roadside Assistance Tele Aid 299 Towing the vehicle 453 Emission control 320 Emission control information label 463 Emission control syst...

Page 494: ...ission fluid 476 477 Brake fluid 478 480 Capacities 476 Engine coolant 329 478 484 Engine oil 328 476 480 Power steering fluid 478 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 479 486 Fog lamps 431 Messages in display 410 Replacing bulbs 431 432 436 Four wheel electronic traction system 4MATIC with ESP 65 4MATIC 65 Front air bags 39 Front lamps see headlamps Front passenger front air bag 39 Mess...

Page 495: ...ee Fuel GAWR 357 Gear range Automatic transmission 143 Limiting 143 Shifting into optimal 145 Gear selector lever 126 137 Messages in display 392 Position Automatic transmission 139 151 Shifting procedure 139 Gear selector lever one touch gearshifting Automatic transmission 145 Gear selector lever 138 Gearshift pattern 138 Lock 127 Position Automatic transmission 140 Unlocking in an emergency 426 ...

Page 496: ...eadlamps Indicator lamp 27 Replacing bulbs Bi Xenon 431 Replacing bulbs Halogen 431 433 Replacing bulbs for high beam flasher Bi Xenon 435 High mounted brake lamp 431 Hood 325 Message in display 406 Opening 325 Horn 25 Hot weather performance 483 HVAC see Climate control system Hydroplaning 315 I Identification labels 462 Identification Number Vehicle VIN 463 Ignition 82 84 127 Switching on 82 Swi...

Page 497: ...ve setting 72 Starting the engine 127 Steering wheel lock 82 Switching on ignition with 82 Turning off engine 135 Unlock button 70 Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 73 Battery check lamp 73 77 Closing Trunk 269 Factory setting 76 Global locking and unlocking 77 Important notes on using KEYLESS GO 75 Locking and unlocking 73 Opening button for trunk 73 Panic button 58 Restoring to factory setting 78 Sel...

Page 498: ...License plate lamps Messages in display 411 Replacing bulbs 431 437 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 370 Light sensor Message in display 409 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 108 Automatic headlamp mode 109 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 112 Daytime running lamp mode 110 Door entry lamps 116 High beam flasher 112 Instrument cluster illumination 148 Interior 114 Manual headlamp mode 108 Trunk ...

Page 499: ...nting 441 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Canada only 101 Adjusting 97 Auto dimming for rear view mirrors 100 Exterior rear view mirrors 97 Interior rear view mirror 97 Modifications and alterations Operating safety 15 MON 478 MP3 Playback options 220 Selecting a folder 219 Selecting a track 219 Multifunction display 151 Changing settings see Control system menus and ...

Page 500: ...off indica tor lamp 45 Infant and child restraint systems 51 LATCH type child seat anchors 55 Seat belts 38 105 OCS 41 Self test 45 Oil Filler neck 328 One touch gearshifting Gear selector lever 145 Operating safety 15 Operating safety Audio system 177 Ornamental moldings Cleaning 367 Outside temperature indicator 27 149 Outside temperature see Displays Overhead control panel 31 Override switch 57...

Page 501: ...n Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch Automatic shift program 144 Proper use of the vehicle 15 PSI 358 Push start see Tow start R Radio Operation 188 189 192 193 194 222 Satellite radio operation 200 Selecting stations Control system 159 Radio transmitters control and operation 319 Range distance to empty 157 Reading lamps in the front 115 116 Reading lamps in the rear 116 Rear be...

Page 502: ... Residual engine heat and ventilation 266 Restraint systems Messages in display 416 See Children in the vehicle See SRS Reverse gear position Automatic transmission 138 140 Reverse gear position Manual transmission 126 Rims 358 And Tires 467 Tires and wheels 331 Roadside Assistance 12 Roadside Assistance Tele Aid 299 RON 478 Roof rack 280 Rubber parts cleaning 370 Run Flat Indicator Canada only 34...

Page 503: ...submenus 154 155 Date 170 Daytime running lamp mode 171 Individual Vehicle 165 Lighting control system 171 Menus and submenus 153 Resetting all control system 166 Resetting values in trip menu 157 Shelf below rear window Cleaning and care of 371 Shift lever position indicator 151 Shift program mode Automatic transmission 144 151 Shifting Into reverse manual transmission 137 Manual transmission 126...

Page 504: ... Power tilt sliding sunroof Sunshade Extending retracting rear window sunshade 290 Switching Fuel Flexible fuel vehicle 483 Symbols used in this operator s manual 14 System settings Bluetooth Audio system 192 Display Audio system 192 Setting the system language 193 System settings Audio system Menu overview 192 Reset to factory settings 193 Setting the system language 193 T Tachometer 149 Overspee...

Page 505: ...tem TPMS USA only 344 Tires 331 And Rims 467 And Wheels 331 Care and maintenance 332 Chains 361 Cleaning 333 Cold tire inflation pressure 356 Direction of rotation 334 Driving instructions 315 Important notes on tire inflation pressure 340 Inflation pressure 339 Information placard 335 Inspection 332 Load rating 349 358 Load rating Maximum 353 357 Low tire pressure telltale 383 Minispare wheel 422...

Page 506: ...lay 419 Opening from inside 269 Opening from outside 269 Unlocking in an emergency 424 Valet locking 272 Tumbler holder see Cup holder Turn signal lamps Cleaning lenses 367 Replacing bulbs Bi Xenon 436 Replacing bulbs Halogen 434 Replacing bulbs rear 436 Turn signals 131 Additional in mirrors 431 Bulbs 431 Bulbs Bi Xenon 436 Bulbs Halogen 434 Indicator lamp 27 Messages in display 413 U Uniform Tir...

Page 507: ...the vehicle 364 Wear pattern Tires 359 Weights Vehicle 475 Wheels Change 440 Collapsible wheel chock 423 Minispare wheel 422 471 Removing 444 Rims and Tires 467 Sizes 467 Tightening torque 445 Tires and wheels 331 Window curtain air bags 40 41 Windows see Power windows Windshield Cleaning 368 Cleaning wiper blades 368 Defogging 255 Windshield washer fluid 479 486 Mixing ratio 486 Refilling 330 Wip...

Page 508: ...enz 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 authorization in writing Press time June 15 2007 GSP TID Printed in U S A Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful ...

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