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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator

lamp (only USA) ................................... 41

Pedals ................................................. 151

Permanent display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 179

Permanent four-wheel drive

see 4MATIC                                              

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 247

Power washers .................................. 244

Power windows

see Side windows                                    

Product information ............................ 18

Program selector button .................. 140

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 134
Manual transmission ...................... 134

R

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 172

Radio

Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 175
see separate operating instructions        

Range (on-board computer) ............. 170

Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 124
Setting the air vents ...................... 127

Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 193

Rear seat backrest

Display message ............................ 201
Folding forwards/back .................. 218

Rear seat backrest (display

message) ............................................ 201

Rear view camera

Function/notes ............................. 162

Rear view camera (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 247

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101

Rear window blind ............................ 222

Rear window heating

Malfunction .................................... 125
Switching on/off ........................... 125

Refueling ............................................ 145

Remote control

Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 232

Reporting

Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 210

Restraint systems

see SRS                                                    

Reverse gear

Engaging (manual transmission) .... 137

Reversing lamp (display message) . . 193

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 19

Roller blind

see Roller sunblind                                   

Roller sunblind

Opening/closing .............................. 89
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 89
Rear side windows ......................... 222
Rear window .................................. 222

Roof carrier ........................................ 220

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 249

Route

see Route guidance (on-board
computer)                                                 

Route guidance (on-board

computer) .......................................... 174

S

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 41
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34

Safety systems

see Driving safety systems                      

Seat backrest

Adaptive ........................................... 97

Seat belts

Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
Cleaning ......................................... 249

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Index

BA 204 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 5, en-US
hereepe

Version: 3.0.3.6

2010-05-20T09:17:30+02:00 - Seite 12

Summary of Contents for 2011 C 250

Page 1: ...C Class Operator s Manual BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 1 ...

Page 2: ...in other countries In this Operator s Manual you will find the following symbols G Warning Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that endanger your health or life or the health or life of others Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that could cause damage to your vehicle i Practical tips or other information that could be helpful to you X This symbol indicates instructions that ...

Page 3: ...duce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descriptions contained in this manual The following are integral parts of the vehicle ROperator s Manual RBrief Instructions1 RService Booklet RSupplements relating to vehicle equipment Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times When you sell the vehicl...

Page 4: ...BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 2 ...

Page 5: ...hield wipers 105 Climate control 119 Driving and parking 129 On board computer and displays 165 Loading stowing and features 215 Maintenance and care 237 Breakdown assistance 251 Tires and wheels 269 Technical data 301 Contents 3 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 3 ...

Page 6: ...Air pressure see Tire pressure Air recirculation mode Activating deactivating 125 Air vents 126 Glove box 127 Important safety information 126 Rear 127 Setting the center air vents 126 Setting the side air vents 126 Alarm system see ATA AMG menu on board computer 171 Anti lock Braking System see ABS Anti Theft Alarm system see ATA Anti theft system ATA Anti Theft Alarm system 67 Ashtray 223 Assist...

Page 7: ...Turn signals front 114 C CAC Customer Assistance Center 21 California Important notice for retail customers and lessees 19 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Capacities see Technical data Care Carpets 249 Car wash 244 Display 247 Gear or selector lever 248 Headlamps 246 Matte finish 245 Notes 243 Paint 245 Plastic trim 247 Power washer 244 Rear view camera 247 Roof lining 249 Seat belt ...

Page 8: ...3 Switching the MONO function on off 124 Switching the rear window heating on off 125 Clock on board computer 179 Cockpit 25 Combination switch 108 Compass 235 Consumption statistics on board computer 170 Convenience closing feature 84 Convenience opening feature 84 Coolant engine Checking the level 240 Display message 194 Notes 310 Temperature on board computer 171 Temperature gauge 166 Warning l...

Page 9: ... 61 Driving safety systems ABS Anti lock Braking System 62 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 66 BAS Brake Assist System 62 Overview 61 Driving systems Cruise control 156 Dynamic handling package with sports mode 158 PARKTRONIC 159 Rear view camera 162 Driving tips 139 Braking 153 Downhill gradients 152 Driving on flooded roads 154 Wet road surface 152 Winter 155 DVD audio on board computer 175 Dynamic handling packa...

Page 10: ...4ETS Electronic Traction System 63 Exhaust check 151 Exhaust tail pipe cleaning instructions 247 Exterior lighting see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting 100 Dipping automatic 101 Folding in out automatically 101 Folding in out electrically 100 Folding in when locking on board computer 182 Out of position 101 Setting 100 Storing settings memory function 102 Storing the parking position 101 Exterior...

Page 11: ... vehicles Heating see Climate control High beam flasher 109 Hill start assist 135 Hood Closing 239 Display message 200 Opening 238 Hydroplaning 154 I Immobilizer 66 Instrument cluster Overview 26 Submenu on board computer 178 Warning and indicator lamps 27 Instrument cluster lighting 26 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Interior lighting Automatic control 111 Delayed switch off o...

Page 12: ... see Display messages Malfunctions relevant to safety Reporting 21 Manual drive program 142 Manual transmission Gear lever 137 Pulling away 134 Shift recommendation 138 Starting 133 Matte finish cleaning instructions 245 mbrace Call priority 230 Display message 185 Downloading destinations COMAND 230 Emergency call 227 Important safety notes 226 Locating a stolen vehicle 231 MB info call button 22...

Page 13: ...vice menu 178 Settings menu 178 Standard display submenu 170 Telephone menu 176 Time Date submenu 179 Trip menu 170 Vehicle submenu 181 Opening and closing the side trim panels 114 Operating system see On board computer Outside temperature Display 167 Overhead control panel Overview 30 Override feature Rear side windows 60 P Paint code number 303 Paintwork cleaning instructions 245 Panic alarm 61 ...

Page 14: ...d 222 Rear window heating Malfunction 125 Switching on off 125 Refueling 145 Remote control Programming garage door opener 232 Reporting Malfunctions relevant to safety 21 Reserve fuel Display message 197 Warning lamp 210 Restraint systems see SRS Reverse gear Engaging manual transmission 137 Reversing lamp display message 193 Roadside Assistance breakdown 19 Roller blind see Roller sunblind Rolle...

Page 15: ...tings Factory on board computer 182 On board computer 178 SETUP on board computer 171 Shift ranges 141 Shift recommendation 138 Side impact air bag 39 Side marker lamp display message 193 Side windows Convenience closing feature 84 Convenience opening feature 84 Important safety information 83 Opening closing 84 Resetting 85 Troubleshooting 86 Sliding sunroof Important safety information 86 Troubl...

Page 16: ...er opening see Convenience opening feature Sun visor 221 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Surround lighting on board computer 180 Switching off the alarm ATA 67 T Tachometer 167 Tailgate Display message 12 button multifunction steering wheel 200 Tail lamps Display message 192 Tank content Fuel gauge 26 Technical data 302 C 250 311 C 250 4MATIC 311 C 300 311 C 300 4MATIC 312 C 350 312 313 C 35...

Page 17: ...e weight due to optional equipment definition 291 Kilopascal kPa definition 291 Labeling overview 286 Load bearing index definition 292 Load index 289 Load index definition 291 Maximum loaded vehicle weight definition 291 Maximum load on a tire definition 292 Maximum permissible tire pressure definition 292 Maximum tire load 284 Maximum tire load definition 291 Optional equipment weight definition...

Page 18: ...hicle Data acquisition 22 Emergency unlocking 79 Equipment 18 Exterior view 24 Individual settings on board computer 178 Loading 280 Lowering 258 Maintenance 19 Parking up 150 Raising 256 Reporting problems 21 Towing away 264 Tow starting 264 Transporting 266 Vehicle data see Technical data Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 303 Vehicle tool kit 253 Video DVD 176 Vi...

Page 19: ...ions 246 Windshield Defrosting 124 Windshield washer fluid display message 201 Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid 241 Notes 310 Windshield wipers Important safety notes 115 Replacing the wiper blades 116 117 Switching on off 116 Troubleshooting 117 Winter operation 155 Winter tires M S tires 154 Wiper blades Cleaning 246 Index 17 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0...

Page 20: ...damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Vehicle equipment This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator s Manual Country specific differences are possible Note that your vehicle may not be...

Page 21: ...d your written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Information Booklet describes all necessary maintenance work that should be performed at regular intervals Always have the Service and Warranty Information Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The servi...

Page 22: ...carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning Because the vehicle s electronic components are interconnected any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electro...

Page 23: ...ercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety For the USA only The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers according to Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of ...

Page 24: ...tted in the event of an accident This information serves for example to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety Daimler AG can access this data and submit it Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee Rin response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency Rfor use in arbitra...

Page 25: ...nstrument cluster 26 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Overhead control panel 30 Door control panel 31 23 At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 23 ...

Page 26: ... 124 Cleaning the windows 246 B Sliding sunroof 86 Function Page C Exterior mirrors 100 D Windshield wipers 115 E Opening the hood 238 Engine oil 239 Coolant 240 F Towing away 264 G Tires and wheels 270 Flat tire 254 24 Exterior view At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 24 ...

Page 27: ...l system 120 D Ignition lock 131 Start Stop button 132 Function Page E Adjusts the steering wheel manually 98 F Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 98 G Combination switch 108 H Parking brake 148 I On board diagnostics socket J Opens the hood 238 K Releases the parking brake 148 L Light switch 106 Cockpit 25 At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T...

Page 28: ...tside temperature 167 Additional speedometer3 179 Function Page E Gear indicator and drive program display3 139 F Clock 179 G Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster lighting turn clockwise or anti clockwise 3 Vehicles with automatic transmission 26 Instrument cluster At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 26 ...

Page 29: ...vehicles 208 D Tire pressure monitor 212 E SRS 209 Function Page F ABS 206 G Seat belt 204 H Fog lamp 108 I Rear fog lamp 108 J Coolant 210 K Brakes USA only 203 L Brakes Canada only 203 M Check Engine 210 N Reserve fuel 210 Instrument cluster 27 At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 27 ...

Page 30: ...ACETIMER in AMG vehicles 172 8 Mute Activates voice control see the separate operating instructions Function Page A Back or deactivates voice control B Selects a menu 169 9 Selects the submenu or scrolls through lists 169 a Confirms selections and hides display messages 28 Multifunction steering wheel At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02...

Page 31: ...da only 159 C Rear window roller sunblind 222 Function Page D Dynamic handling package with sports mode 158 E Stowage compartment 216 Ashtray 223 Cigarette lighter 224 F Gear lever 137 Selector lever 138 G Cup holder 220 H Stowage compartment 216 I Audio COMAND controller J Selects the drive program 140 Center console 29 At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 20...

Page 32: ...m 227 Function Page C Rear view mirror 99 D Integrated electronic compass 235 E Buttons for the garage door opener 232 F Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and Voice Control System4 G F Roadside Assistance button mbrace system 229 H p To switch the left hand reading lamp on off 110 I c To switch the front interior lighting on off 111 4 The Voice Control System is only available ...

Page 33: ...ng wheel 102 A 7Zª Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 100 B W Opens closes the side windows 84 C n Activates deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment 60 D o Unlocks the trunk lid 81 Door control panel 31 At a glance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 31 ...

Page 34: ...32 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 32 ...

Page 35: ...34 Occupant safety 34 Children in the vehicle 55 Panic alarm 61 Driving safety systems 61 Anti theft systems 66 33 Safety BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 33 ...

Page 36: ...estraint systems no longer functioning as intended Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs for example could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded Therefore never modify the restraint systems Do not tamper with electronic components or their software i See Children in the vehicle Y page 55 for more informati...

Page 37: ...your national disposal guidelines California residents see www dtsc ca gov HazardousWaste Perchlorate index cfm RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one time only basis An air bag or ETD that has deployed must be replaced RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges They could tear RDo not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the seat belts RDo not bleach or dye sea...

Page 38: ...always be seated correctly and have their seat belts fastened accordingly For maximum protection in the event of a collision you must always be in the normal seat position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is correctly positioned on your body Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating position and correct positioning ...

Page 39: ...s possible and use the seat belts properly Make sure that children 12 years old and under use an appropriately sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child 2 Always wear seat belts properly The air bags are only deployed if the airbag control unit detects the need for deployment Only in the event of such a situation will they provide their...

Page 40: ...USA only the lighter the passenger side occupant the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for second stage inflation of the front passenger front air bag In the second stage the front air bags are inflated with the maximum amount of propellant gas available In impact situations with deceleration or acceleration values lower than the vehicle deceleration or acceleration values preset in th...

Page 41: ...can cause a malfunction of the side impact air bags and or the pelvis air bags Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for availability When deployed the side impact air bags offer additional protection for the thorax of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs However they do not protect the Rhead Rneck Rarms Side impact air bags deploy next to the outer seat...

Page 42: ...acceleration e g in a side impact Rindependently of seat belt use Rindependently of the front air bags Rindependently of the Emergency Tensioning Devices Pelvis air bags will not deploy in side impacts with deceleration rates which do not exceed the system s preset deployment thresholds for vehicle deceleration or acceleration You will then be protected by the seat belt Vehicles with OCS USA only ...

Page 43: ... possible with the back against the seat backrest Rwith their feet on the floor If the front passenger s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle e g by leaning on armrests OCS may not be able to approximate the occupant s weight category If the front passenger seat the seat cover or the seat cushion are damaged have the necessary repair work carried out at an authorized Mercedes Ben...

Page 44: ...pact exceeds a predetermined triggering threshold Rindependent of the side impact air bag or pelvis air bag If the front passenger front air bag is deployed the rate of inflation will be influenced by Rthe rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit Rthe front passenger s weight category as identified by the OCS For further information see the section regarding air bag dis...

Page 45: ...s possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child secure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions RFor children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger ...

Page 46: ...pied and the OCS classifies the front passenger seat as being unoccupied the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out G Warning If the 4 5 indicator lamp does not illuminate the system is not functioning You must contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat For more information see Problems with the Occupant Classification System Y page 45...

Page 47: ...d The front passenger seat is Runoccupied Roccupied with the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint or less OCS is malfunctioning X Make sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child seat X Check the installation of the child restraint system X Make sure there are no objects applying additional weight onto the seat X If the 45 indicator lamp remains out...

Page 48: ... BabySmart and approved by Mercedes Benz If the child restraint system is installed properly the front passenger front air bag is deactivated in conjunction with the BabySmart system Otherwise the child could be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash This could lead to serious or fatal injury RA child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured...

Page 49: ...passenger front air bag is only disabled if the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated Check the 45 indicator lamp repeatedly every time you use a BabySmart compatible child restraint system on the front passenger seat Should the 45 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation If the 45 indicator lamp remains out do not use the BabySmart child restra...

Page 50: ...air bag deactivation system section Y page 49 G Warning Do not place powered on laptops mobile phones electronic tags such as those used in ski passes or similar electronic devices on the front passenger seat Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmart air bag deactivation system Such signal interference may cause the 45 indicator lamp not to come on during self test The 6 SRS indic...

Page 51: ...d the child seat X Check the installation of the child restraint system X If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate have the BabySmart system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the child seat recognition system has been repaired NECK PRO head restraints except C63 AMG The NECK PRO head restraints increase ...

Page 52: ...nt cushion and the cover Failure to observe this could result in injuries i Resetting the NECK PRO head restraints requires a lot of strength If you have difficulty resetting the NECK PRO head restraints have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center X Press the base of the NECK PRO head restraint cushion back in the direction of arrow as far a...

Page 53: ...n approved by Mercedes Benz Do not make any modifications to the seat belts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center...

Page 54: ...ollow the child seat manufacturer s instructions G Warning 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 mechanism This could damage the seat belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts Fastening seat belts G Warning According to accident statist...

Page 55: ... release button see Releasing seat belts Y page 53 Seat belt outlet height adjustment You can adjust the seat belt height on the driver s seat and the front passenger seat Adjust the height so that the upper part of the seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder X To raise slide the belt sash guide upwards The belt sash guide engages in various positions X To lower press and hold belt ...

Page 56: ...ds 15 mph 25 km h The 7 seat belt warning lamp only goes out if Rboth the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belts or Rthe vehicle is stationary and a door is open i For more information on the 7 seat belt warning lamp see Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster seat belt Y page 204 Emergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt force limiters The front seat belts an...

Page 57: ...the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold R...

Page 58: ...he vehicle or to the infant restraint or child restraint system G Warning Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front passenger seat For this reason we strongly advise that you always secure children in the rear seats Regardless of the seat position children under 12 years must be secured correctly in a suitable infant or child rest...

Page 59: ...heck the anchorages of the restraint system Check the 45 indicator lamp regularly while driving to ensure that the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated If the 45 indicator lamp goes out or remains out you may only carry a child on the front passenger seat once the system has been repaired A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if t...

Page 60: ... that are too large for a child restraint must travel in seats using normal seat belts Position shoulder belt across the chest and shoulder not face or neck In order to attain the correct seating position for children weighing over 41 lb 18 kg it may be necessary to use a booster seat until they reach a height where a normal lap shoulder seat belt lies properly across their bodies without the need...

Page 61: ...stalling the Top Tether straps or when the cargo compartment is not in use Make sure that rear seat backrests are secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests If the seat backrest is not locked properly the seat backrest could fold forward The child restraint system is no longer supported properly or held in position and can no longer fulfill its function This could cause serious ...

Page 62: ...You can secure each door individually with the child proof locks on the rear doors A door secured with a child proof lock cannot be opened from inside the vehicle When the vehicle is unlocked the door can be opened from the outside X To activate press the child proof lock lever up in the direction of arrow X Make sure that the child proof locks are working properly X To deactivate press the child ...

Page 63: ...ay cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Driving safety systems Overview of driving safety systems In this section you will find information about the following driving safety systems RABS Anti lock Braking System RBAS Brake Assist System RESP Electronic Stability Program REBD Electronic Brake p...

Page 64: ... the engine is running Braking If ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal X If ABS intervenes continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking situation is over X To make a full brake application depress the brake pedal with full force G Warning If the ABS malfunctions other driving systems such as the BAS or the ESP are also switched off Observe indi...

Page 65: ...ehicles with 4MATIC switch off the ignition when the parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer Application of the brakes by ESP may otherwise destroy the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC function or performance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer please consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center in advance You c...

Page 66: ...cle s stability during standard driving maneuvers is reduced Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road conditions weather conditions and to the non operating status of ESP Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an extended period with ESP switched off This could cause serious damage to the drive train X To activate Y page 178 The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Deactivating ...

Page 67: ...ears in the multifunction display X To deactivate briefly press button The M warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Activating deactivating ESP G Warning The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving Disabling of the system will result in the following Rno restriction to engine torque Rloss of system supported traction control ESP OFF is designed for driving on closed tracks wh...

Page 68: ...rating status of ESP Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an extended period with ESP switched off This could cause serious damage to the drive train X To activate briefly press button The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out The message ESC ON appears in the multifunction display EBD G Warning Observe Important safety notes Y page 61 EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the re...

Page 69: ... stays on for more than 30 seconds the emergency call system mbrace USA only or TELEAID Canada only initiates a call to the Customer Assistance Center automatically The emergency call system initiates the call provided that Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace TELEAID service Rthe mbrace TELEAID service has been activated properly Rthe required mobile phone power supply and GPS are available X To ar...

Page 70: ...68 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 68 ...

Page 71: ...hicle equipment 70 SmartKey 70 Doors 77 Trunk 80 Side windows 83 Sliding sunroof 86 69 Opening and closing BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 69 ...

Page 72: ...steering wheel adjustment or the memory function If children open a door they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight The child restraint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and the child could be burned by these parts G Warning Do not carry heavy or ...

Page 73: ... To lock centrally press the button KEYLESS GO General notes i Only for USA This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations Operation is subject to the following conditions Rthis equipment must not emit harmful electromagnetic radiation Rthis equipment may be affected by electromagnetic radiation including radiation which can trigger unwanted functions Any unauthorized change to this e...

Page 74: ...ion lock when the vehicle is stationary and the automatic transmission is in parking position P RYou may accidentally unlock the vehicle if the KEYLESS GO key is within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle and an outer door handle comes into contact with water or you are cleaning an outer door handle RNote that the engine can be started by any vehicle occupant if a KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle Option 1 the...

Page 75: ...uch sensor surface on one of the door handles Restoring the factory settings X Press the and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice Mechanical key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey use the mechanical key If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver s door or the trunk lid the an...

Page 76: ...mp does not light up briefly during the test the SmartKey battery is discharged X Replace the SmartKey battery Y page 74 i You can obtain a SmartKey battery at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If the SmartKey battery is checked within signal range of the vehicle pressing the or button results in the vehicle being locked or unlocked respectively Changing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V c...

Page 77: ...y tray s cover first and then press to close it X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle SmartKey 75 Opening and closing BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 75 Z ...

Page 78: ...nded period X Pull the door handle and then turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock There is a malfunction with KEYLESS GO X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver s door handle from close range and press the button X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop There is interference from a ...

Page 79: ...ch Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured throug...

Page 80: ... the central locking do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO i It is only possible to lock the vehicle centrally if the front passenger door is closed X To unlock press button X To lock press button You can open a locked front door from inside the vehicle Only open the door i...

Page 81: ...s it will go X Turn the mechanical key counter clockwise to position 1 The door is unlocked X Turn the mechanical key back and remove it Locking the vehicle mechanical key Emergency locking If the vehicle can no longer be locked centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door the rear doors and the trunk lid X Press the locking button Y page 78 X...

Page 82: ... injured by any passing traffic Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight The child restraint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and a child could be burned on these parts G Warning Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child s risk o...

Page 83: ...ned fully there must be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling of 5 90 ft 1 80 m Opening You can open the trunk lid automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk lid X Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens or X When the trunk is unlocked pull on the trunk lid handle and let it go again immediately Closing i If you leave a KEYLESS GO key in the trunk...

Page 84: ...73 X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock as far as the stop X Turn the mechanical key counter clockwise as far as it will go to position 2 The trunk is unlocked X Turn the mechanical key back to basic position 1 and remove it Emergency trunk release You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened with the t...

Page 85: ...ng or closing the door windows make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening closing procedure The door windows are equipped with the automatic operation and anti entrapment features If during automatic operation a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path the anti entrapment feature will stop the door window and open it slightly The door windows operate diffe...

Page 86: ... tilt sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel and the roller sunblinds i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key The key must be near the handle of the driver s door X Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle X Press and hold the button until the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt sliding pane...

Page 87: ...panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are closed On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel X Press and hold the button again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel close X To interrupt the convenience closing procedure release the button Using KEYLESS GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle but no more than 3 ft ...

Page 88: ...window has closed The side window is closed without the anti entrapment feature G Warning Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without the anti entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKe...

Page 89: ... portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment G Warning When opening or closing the tilt sliding panel make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening closing procedure The tilt sliding panel is equipped with the automatic operation and anti entrapment features If the movement of the tilt sliding panel is blocked during the closing procedure the tilt sliding pane...

Page 90: ...onding direction i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance an automatic opening closing process is started in the corresponding direction You can stop automatic operation by pressing again Automatic opening raising is only available if the tilt sliding sunroof is in the closed position You can open close the cover for the sunblind manually when the tilt sliding sunroof is raised c...

Page 91: ...ning When opening the roller sunblinds make sure that nobody can be injured during the opening procedure The roller sunblinds are equipped with the express operation and anti entrapment features If the roller sunblinds block during the opening procedure the anti entrapment feature stops the roller sunblinds and opens them again slightly The opening procedure of the roller sunblinds can be stopped ...

Page 92: ...hat the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel can be opened fully again Y page 89 X If this is not the case the previously described steps must be repeated or you should consult a qualified specialist workshop Problems with the sliding sunroof Problem the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause G Warning You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sun...

Page 93: ...rrect driver s seat position 92 Seats 93 Steering wheel 98 Mirrors 99 Memory functions 102 91 Seats steering wheel and mirrors BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 91 ...

Page 94: ... the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint Observe the important safety notes on Y page 98 X Check whether steering wheel is adjusted properly Adjusting the steering wheel manually Y page 98 Adjusting the steering wheel electrically Y page 98 When adjusting the steering wheel make sure Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your a...

Page 95: ...l Rnever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted Failure to do so could result in an accident and or serious personal injury G Warning The electrically adjustable seats can be operated at any time Therefore 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 ac...

Page 96: ...talled with the NECK PRO system Y page 49 For this reason it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the front seats Vehicles without the through loading feature the head restraints cannot be removed from the rear compartment seats Please contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for more information i Related topics RThrough loading feature in the rear bench seat Y page 218 Adjusting ...

Page 97: ...ntegrated head restraint and consequently the head restraint adjustment button is disabled It is therefore not possible to set the height and angle of the head restraint Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height6 X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch in the direction of the arrow a...

Page 98: ...ead restraint is fully lowered it is necessary to press release catch X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position Removing and installing the rear head restraints8 G Warning Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed In the event of an ac...

Page 99: ...g Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn like injuries Therefore do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating le...

Page 100: ...g wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Adjusting the steering wheel manually Release lever To adjust the steering wheel height To adjust the steering wheel position fore and aft adjustme...

Page 101: ... you press the Start Stop button once When you close the driver s door with the ignition switched on the steering wheel is also automatically moved to the previously set position The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function Y page 102 You can activate and deactivate the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature in the on bo...

Page 102: ...position which provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically This function is only available in vehicles for Canada Fold in the exterior mirrors when driving the vehicle into an automatic car wash The mirrors could otherwise be damaged X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Briefly press button Both exteri...

Page 103: ...ed directly at 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 conditions and could cause an accident The rear view mirr...

Page 104: ...e moves to the stored parking position The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its original position Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 6 mph 10 km h Rabout ten seconds after you have disengaged reverse gear Rif you press button for the exterior mirror on the driver s side Memory functions Storing settings With the memory function you can store up to three different settings e...

Page 105: ...d setting If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position first raise the backrest The seat could otherwise be damaged X Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button Memory fun...

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Page 107: ...106 Exterior lighting 106 Interior lighting 110 Changing bulbs 111 Windshield wipers 115 105 Lights and windshield wipers BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 105 ...

Page 108: ...t workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible after crossing the border when returning Light switch Operation 1W Left hand...

Page 109: ...puter Y page 180 X Turn the light switch to c With the engine running depending on the ambient light either the daytime running lamps or the low beam headlamps are switched on If the low beam headlamps are switched on the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up You can only switch on the high beam headlamps if there is little ambient light However the headlamp flashers can always be a...

Page 110: ...adlamps are switched on X Press the R button The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X To switch off the rear fog lamp press the R button The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Combination switch Turn signals High beam headlamps Right turn signal High beam flasher Left turn signal X To indicate briefly press the combination switch briefly to the pres...

Page 111: ...ill flash X To switch off the hazard warning lamps press button The hazard warning lamp switches off automatically after full brake application if the vehicle then reaches a speed above 6 mph 10 km h again i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the Wipe with washer fluid function is operated ten t...

Page 112: ... fogged up on the inside The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity X Drive with the headlamps switched on The headlamps clear up after a short distance If the moisture does not disappear the headlamp casing is not sealed correctly and moisture has been able to enter X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop Interior lighting Overview of inte...

Page 113: ...h the reading lamps on off press the p button Crash responsive emergency lighting If the interior lighting is set to automatic the interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident X To switch off the crash responsive emergency lighting press the hazard warning lamp button or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the key Changing bulbs Important safety notes...

Page 114: ...t workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop If you require assistance changing bulbs consult a qualified specialist workshop Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands Even minor contamination can burn ...

Page 115: ...b X Insert the new bulb X Attach retaining spring X Attach connector to bulb X Place housing cover and turn it clockwise until it engages High beam headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Push bulb on connector down until it is released X Pull connector from bulb X Attach connector to new bulb X Align new bulb at the bottom and pus...

Page 116: ... applying slight pressure and remove it from bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder and turn it clockwise while applying slight pressure X Place bulb holder in the headlamp so that retainer is upright and mark is at the top X Insert bulb holder into the lamp and turn it clockwise Changing the rear bulbs Opening closing the side trim You must open the side trim panel in the trunk before...

Page 117: ...lder X Rear fog lamp turn signal parking lamp standing lamp brake lamp tail lamp backup lamp insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise X Side marker lamp insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and press it in X Insert the bulb holder again and lock it in X Close the side trim panel Y page 114 Windshield wipers Important safety notes G Warning Wiper blades are components that...

Page 118: ...n In the Å position the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position causing the windshield wipers to wipe more frequently Intermittent wiping is interrupted when you stop the vehicle and open a front door This prevents a person from being splashed inadvertently when getting into or out of the vehicle Intermittent wiping continues when all doors are closed and Ryou depress the clutch vehic...

Page 119: ...per blade parallel to the wiper arm X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield Problems with the windshield wipers The windshield wipers are obstructed Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons you should remove the key from the ignition lock or X Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and ope...

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Page 121: ...0 Overview of climate control sys tems 120 Operating the control systems 122 Setting the air vents 126 119 Climate control BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 119 ...

Page 122: ...l controls the temperature and the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters out undesirable substances from the air Dual zone automatic climate control is only operational when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved when you drive with the side windows and tilt sliding sunroof panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel closed i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during...

Page 123: ...n the º button lights up A Switches cooling with air dehumidification on off Activate climate control using the à and buttons The indicator lamps in the à and buttons light up B Defrosts the windshield Only use the defrosting function briefly until the windshield is clear again C Activates deactivates air recirculation mode Only use air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant outsid...

Page 124: ...e is running The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected G Warning If you switch off the cooling function the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm The windows can fog up more quickly Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when automatic climate co...

Page 125: ...n is also activated If desired cooling with air dehumidification can be deactivated X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the à button The indicator lamp in the à button lights up Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated X To deactivate press the _ button or X Press the K or I button The indicator lamp in the à button g...

Page 126: ... windshield You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows i You should only select the defrosting function until the windshield is clear again X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up The climate control system switches to the following funct...

Page 127: ...t off as soon as the window is clear as it only switches off automatically after several minutes If the battery voltage is too low the rear window heating may switch off X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out Problems with the rear window heating The rear window heating has deactivated itself prematurely or c...

Page 128: ... unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior ...

Page 129: ... open the air vent and activate the cooling with air dehumidification function Otherwise temperature sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged Air vent thumbwheel Air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel clockwise or counter clockwise Setting the rear compartment air vents Setting the center vents in the rear compartment Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel Rear compartment air vent...

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Page 131: ...le 130 Driving 130 Manual transmission 137 Automatic transmission 138 Refueling 145 Parking 148 Driving tips 150 Driving systems 156 129 Driving and parking BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 129 ...

Page 132: ...oad and engine speeds Additional breaking in notes for AMG vehicles RFor the first 1000 miles 1500 km do not exceed a speed of 85 mph 140 km h ROnly allow the engine to briefly reach a maximum engine speed of 4500 rpm RShift gears in good time i Also observe these breaking in notes when the vehicle s engine or axle gear have been replaced i Always observe the respective limit speeds AMG vehicles w...

Page 133: ...ted in order to protect the engine To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold SmartKey positions SmartKey g To remove the SmartKey Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to position P 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position...

Page 134: ...ess the Start Stop button the engine starts immediately The Start Stop button can be removed from the ignition lock Then you can insert the SmartKey in the ignition lock i You do not have to remove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle However you should always take the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle The vehicle can be started with the Start Stop butto...

Page 135: ...If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one window fully open at all times Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Fully depress the clutch pedal X Shift t...

Page 136: ...f the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal i It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to the de...

Page 137: ...t After approximately one second hill start assist will no longer brake your vehicle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off the brake pedal the vehicle is held for around one second X Pull away Hill start assist will not function if Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient Ron vehicles with automatic transmission the tran...

Page 138: ...excessively long and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the starter battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 262 If the engine does not start desp...

Page 139: ...the manual transmission into the 1st gear or reverse R The vehicle could otherwise roll away which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Gear lever Gear lever k Reverse 1 to 6 Forward gears When shifting between 5th and 6th gear you should always push the gear lever all the way to the right You could otherwise shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear and damage the transmiss...

Page 140: ...y on the brake pedal G Warning Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Selector lever Overview of transmission positio...

Page 141: ...brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it If ESP is deactivated or faulty only shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads Driving in neutral N can damage the drive train 7 Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically All forward gears are available Gearshifting The automatic transmission shifts to the...

Page 142: ...in an accident and or serious personal injury Program selector button Program selector button Program selector button on AMG vehicles Program selector button on vehicles with the dynamic handling package E Economy Comfortable economical driving S Sport Sporty driving style M Manual Manual gearshifting i For further information on Automatic drive program Y page 141 Only change from automatic drive ...

Page 143: ...omatic transmission is in position D it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range Y page 141 The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear Driving situations You can use the engine s braking effect 5 To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving Ron steep mountain roads R...

Page 144: ...al drive program M is different from drive program S with regard to spontaneity responsiveness and smoothness of gear changes Manual drive program M can be selected using the program selector button You can change gears using the steering wheel paddle shifters or the selector lever in manual drive program M if the transmission is in position D The gear selected is shown in the multifunction displa...

Page 145: ...es with an AMG engine it is not possible to use kickdown in manual drive program M You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manual drive program M X Vehicles for USA fully depress the accelerator pedal The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Vehicles for Canada depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission ...

Page 146: ...ge the selector lever cover X Depress the parking brake firmly X Pry out selector lever gaiter with a flat blunt object e g a screwdriver wrapped in cloth from the right hand edge pulling it up and out X Press release button down and simultaneously move the selector lever out of position P The selector lever can now be moved freely until it is returned to position P Transfer case This section is o...

Page 147: ...ystem and engine Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel lines Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely gasoline Fuel grade You should only refuel with unleaded premium grade gasoline as this avoids damaging the catalytic converter Flexible fuel vehicles recognizable b...

Page 148: ...arrow The fuel filler flap opens slightly X Open the fuel filler flap X Turn the fuel filler cap counter clockwise and remove it X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel ...

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Page 150: ...tes G Warning Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain Therefore always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicl...

Page 151: ...n moves to position 0 This corresponds to removing the SmartKey If you attempt to turn off the engine when the selector lever is not in position P a warning signal sounds Observe the messages in the multifunction display i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for three seconds If you have started the engine with th...

Page 152: ...ing For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you use the telephone18 while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when road weather and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile telephone while driving a vehicle Only operat...

Page 153: ...n Exhaust check G Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediate...

Page 154: ...ore quickly and protecting them against corrosion Limited braking performance on salt treated roads G Warning The layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake pads linings may cause a delay in the braking effect resulting in a significantly longer braking distance which could lead to an accident To avoid this danger you should Roccasionally brake carefully without putting other road users at ris...

Page 155: ... should regularly test your brake system s function by forcefully depressing the brake pedal when driving at high speed This will give the brake pads better grip G Warning Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes You can find a description of Brake Assist BAS on Y page 62 High performance brake system for AMG vehicles The high performance brake system is only i...

Page 156: ...res will allow driving safety systems such as ABS and ESP to function optimally in winter as these tires have been designed specifically for driving on snow Use M S tires of the same make and tread on all wheels to maintain safe handling characteristics G Warning M S tires with a tread depth of less than 1 6 inch 4 mm must be replaced They are no longer suitable for winter operation Always observe...

Page 157: ...round the vehicle with the engine running Otherwise deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the vehicle not facing the wind G Warning The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpos...

Page 158: ...ons do not allow safe driving at a constant speed RThe 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 RDeactivate the cruise control when driving in fog The Resume function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed G Warn...

Page 159: ...Otherwise sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others X Press the cruise control lever to the pressure point up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored i Cruise control is not...

Page 160: ... is equipped with automatic transmission the dynamic handling package with sports mode also includes steering wheel paddle shifters Y page 141 with a manual drive program Y page 142 X Start the engine Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in sports mode ensures even better contact with the road Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style e g on winding country roads ...

Page 161: ... available in Canada G Warning The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver G Warning Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking maneuvering Otherwise they could be injured PARKTRONIC is an electronic park...

Page 162: ...m the distance may no longer be shown Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the center air vents The warning display for the rear area is located on the headliner in the rear compartment Warning display for the front area Segments on the left hand side of the vehicle Segm...

Page 163: ...Rsixth segment onwards you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approximately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC To deactivate activate PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated i PARKTRONIC is auto...

Page 164: ...ence X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors Y page 247 X Switch the ignition back on The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultrasound waves X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location Rear view camera Important safety notes The rear view camera is an optical parking aid It shows the area behind your vehicle in the COMAND display G Warning Make sure no persons or animals are...

Page 165: ...s exposed to a very bright white light Rthe immediate surroundings are illuminated with fluorescent light the COMAND system display can flicker Rthere is a sudden change in temperature e g if you drive into a heated garage from the cold lens condensation Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged In this case have the position and setting of the camera checked by a q...

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Page 167: ...ys and operation 166 Menus and submenus 169 Display messages 183 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 203 165 On board computer and displays BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 165 ...

Page 168: ...rcedes Benz Center as soon as possible G Warning Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems They do not replace the owner s and or driver s responsibility to maintain the vehicle s operating safety Have all required mainten...

Page 169: ...displayed after a short delay Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available Cruise control mode The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed Operating the on board computer The on board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock You can control the multifunction display and the se...

Page 170: ...ing through the phone book a Confirms selections and hides display messages In the Tel telephone menu switches to the phone book and starts dialing Multifunction display To activate the multifunction display Rswitch on the ignition Rswitch on the lights Ropen the driver s door Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display Description field Menu bar X To sho...

Page 171: ...lephone Y page 176 B DriveAssist menu assistance Y page 178 C Serv menu Y page 178 Rcall up display messages Y page 183 Rtire pressure loss warning system Canada only Y page 275 Rtire pressure monitor USA only Y page 277 RASSYST PLUS service interval display Y page 243 D Settings menu Y page 178 Menus and submenus 169 On board computer and displays BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Ve...

Page 172: ...r is reset automatically when Rthe ignition has been switched off for more than 4 hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9999 miles have been exceeded The From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the trip exceeds 9999 hours or 99 999 miles You can select km or miles as the unit of measurement for distance Y page 178 Displaying the range and current fuel consumption X Press or on the steeri...

Page 173: ...G menu in AMG vehicles AMG displays X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu Digital speedometer Gear indicator Upshift instruction Engine oil temperature A Coolant temperature Shift UP instruction indicates that the engine has reached the overrevving range when in the manual gearshift program Shift up instruction overrides other messages in the multifunction display until you have ...

Page 174: ... to start the RACETIMER X To display the intermediate time press X to show the intermediate time The intermediate time is displayed for five seconds X To stop press the W button to stop the RACETIMER The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock When you turn the SmartKey to position 2 or 3 and then press the W button timing is c...

Page 175: ...p and stopped the RACETIMER X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the overall evaluation is shown RACETIMER overall evaluation Total time driven Average speed Distance covered A Top speed Lap evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER X Press or on the steering wheel to selec...

Page 176: ...to next change of direction Current road Symbol for follow the road s course Change of direction announced without a lane recommendation Road into which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Symbol for change of direction When a change of direction has been announced you will see visual distance display next to symbol for the change of direction ...

Page 177: ...a normal radio For more information on satellite radio operation see the separate operating instructions You can only change the waveband and store new stations using the audio system or COMAND X Switch on the audio system or COMAND and select Radio see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Audio menu Waveband20 Station X To select a stored c...

Page 178: ...D see the separate operating instructions G Warning A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when weather ...

Page 179: ...number is stored for a name press the 6 or a button to start dialing or X If there is more than one number for a particular name press the 6 or a button to display the numbers X Press the 9 or button to select the number you want to dial X Press the 6 or a button to start dialing or X If you do not want to make a call press the button Redialing The on board computer saves the last names or numbers...

Page 180: ...ntenance menu In the Service menu you can Rcall up display messages Y page 183 Rrestart the tire pressure loss warning system Canada only Y page 275 Rcheck the tire pressure electronically USA only Y page 277 Rcall up the service due date Y page 243 Settings menu Introduction In the Settings menu you have the following options RChanging the instrument cluster settings RChanging the time date setti...

Page 181: ...nada X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Instr Cluster submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Permanent Display function You will see the selected setting Outside Temperature or Speedometer km h X Press the a button to save the setting Time date This submenu is only available on vehicles with Audi...

Page 182: ...g light up Rthe parking lamps Rthe tail lamps Rthe fog lamps23 Rthe low beam headlamps24 Rthe license plate lamp Rthe side marker lamps X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Locator Lighting function You will see the selected setting Enabled o...

Page 183: ...see the selected setting Enabled or Disabled X Press the a button to save the setting Convenience Activating deactivating the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature You can use the Easy Entry Exit function to activate or deactivate the easy entry exit feature Y page 99 G Warning 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 s...

Page 184: ...hen Locking function You will see the selected setting Enabled or Disabled X Press the a button to save the setting Resetting to factory settings For safety reasons the Daytime Running Lights function in the Light submenu is only reset if the vehicle is stationary X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Factory Setting submenu X...

Page 185: ...ges have been remedied Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator s Manual Message memory You can read the display messages in the message memory X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Service menu If there are display messages the multifunct...

Page 186: ... but without the functions listed above X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Risk of accident ESP BAS and hill start assist are temporaril...

Page 187: ...tor s Manual G Risk of injury Vehicles with BabySmart Canada only The BabySmart child seat is positioned incorrectly X Install the child seat in the correct position G Risk of injury Vehicles with BabySmart Canada only The sensor for automatic child seat recognition is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 SRS Malfunction Service Required G Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the S...

Page 188: ...ag Malfunction Service Required G Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the left hand and or right hand window curtain air bag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an au...

Page 189: ...an it actually is X Make sure that the seat is unoccupied and has no objects placed on it close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition Observe the 45 Y page 41 indicator lamps and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit When the indicator lamp is on OCS Y page 41 has deactivated the ...

Page 190: ...tifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe 45 indicator lamp must light up and remain lit When the indicator lamp is on OCS Y page 41 has deactivated the front passenger air bag RThe Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator s Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator s Manual display messages must not appear Wait for at least 60 seconds...

Page 191: ...e disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop G Risk of accident ABS ESP BAS and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable The on board voltage may be insufficient for example In addition the ä å and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster The brake system con...

Page 192: ...d above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Check Brake Pad Wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop USA only J Canada only Release Park Brake You are driving with the parking brake engaged A warning tone also sounds X Release the parking brake...

Page 193: ...11 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Low Beam or Check Right Low Beam The left or right hand low beam headlamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 111 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Rear Left Turn Signal or Check Rear Right Turn Signal The rear left hand or rear right hand turn signal is faulty X Check whether you...

Page 194: ...self Y page 111 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Tail and Brake Lamps or Check Right Tail and Brake Lamps The left or right brake tail lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 111 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Tail Lamp or Check Right Tail Lamp The left or right hand tail lamp is faulty X Check whether you ...

Page 195: ...ulb yourself Y page 111 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Front Left Parking Lamp or Check Front Right Parking Lamp The front left or front right standing lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 111 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Reverse Lamp The left or right hand backup lamp is fault...

Page 196: ...alist workshop b Malfunction See Operator s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Auto Lamp Function Inoperative The light sensor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle A warning tone also sounds X Turn the light switch to c Engine Display messages Possible causes c...

Page 197: ...tely The poly V belt may have torn X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Open the hood X Check whether the poly V belt is torn If the poly V belt is torn Do not continue driving The engine could otherwise overheat X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the poly V belt is OK X Wait until the display message disappears bef...

Page 198: ...uld otherwise overheat X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the poly V belt is OK X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 4 Check Engine Oil At Next RefuelingCheck Engine Oil at Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level Y page 239 X If necessary add the engine oil Y page 240 X Have the engine checked for leaks if en...

Page 199: ...ounds X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise Control mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been met You attempted to save a speed of less than 20 mph 30 km h X If the situation allows drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and save the speed X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y page 156 Tires G Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the abilit...

Page 200: ... A display message from the tire pressure loss warning system was shown and the system has not been restarted since X Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system Y page 275 Run Flat Indicator Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Tire pressures will be displayed after driving a few min...

Page 201: ... the tire pressures at the next opportunity If necessary correct the tire pressure Y page 277 X Restart the tire pressure monitor Y page 279 Tire Press Sensor s Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several wheels The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the multifunction display X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist wor...

Page 202: ...sequences and M Solutions Shift to P or N to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in position R or D X Shift the transmission to position P or N P Shift to P You turned off the engine with the Start Stop button and opened the driver s door while the transmission was in position N or You have attempted to turn off the engine with the Start Stop button while the ...

Page 203: ...op X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider transmitter receiver range X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Add washer f...

Page 204: ... paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Engage the parking brake X Locate the KEYLESS GO key The KEYLESS GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Engage the parking brake X Ope...

Page 205: ...mes on while the vehicle is moving A warning tone also sounds You are driving with the parking brake engaged X Release the parking brake The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases USA only J Canada only The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir X Pull over ...

Page 206: ...starting the engine the red seat belt warning lamp lights up In addition a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt is not fastened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 50 The warning tone ceases 7 The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driver s or the front passenger door is closed G Risk of injury The driver or front passe...

Page 207: ... lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning ceases G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat In addition you are driving faster than 15 mph 25 km h or you have briefly driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning ceases Warning and indi...

Page 208: ... or the automatic transmission will not be available The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident ABS is temporarily unavailable ESP BAS and EBD for example are therefore not available either Self diagnosis is not yet complete The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard...

Page 209: ...vailable either due to a malfunction The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ä The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion G Risk of acc...

Page 210: ... wheel starts to spin X Reactivate ESP Exceptions Y page 63 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop M C 63 AMG only The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident SPORT handling mode is activated ESP only stabilizes the vehicle in extreme si...

Page 211: ... malfunctioning The air bags or ETDs may either be triggered unintentionally or in the event of an accident not be triggered at all X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately G Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Ce...

Page 212: ...cap is correctly closed X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed close the fuel filler cap X If the fuel filler cap is closed visit a qualified specialist workshop 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The amount of fuel in the tank has dropped into the reserve range X Refuel at the nearest gas station The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the ...

Page 213: ...s on while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds The coolant has exceeded a temperature of 248 120 The airflow to the radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Allow the engine and coolant to ...

Page 214: ...ilable the tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure warning lamp when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure warning lamp illuminates you shou...

Page 215: ... alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction warning lamp after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 213 On board computer and displays BA 20...

Page 216: ...214 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 214 ...

Page 217: ...nt 216 Loading guidelines 216 Stowage compartments 216 Stowage areas 217 Features 220 215 Loading stowing and features BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 215 ...

Page 218: ...ceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occupants The values are stated on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as possible and as low down in the trunk as possible RThe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests Ralways place the load agai...

Page 219: ...partments in the rear Stowage pockets G Warning Storage bags are intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the storage bag In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants Storage bags cannot protect transported goods in t...

Page 220: ...and right hand rear seat backrests can be folded down separately to increase the trunk capacity Folding the rear seat backrest forward X Move the driver s or front passenger seat forward if necessary X Open the trunk X Pull right hand or left hand rear seat backrest release handle The corresponding rear seat backrest is released X Fully insert the rear seat backrest head restraints X Fold rear sea...

Page 221: ...r s or front passenger seat back if necessary Securing cargos Lashing eyelets Observe the following notes on securing loads Rsecure the load using the cargo tie down rings Rdo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load as these are only intended as an anti slip protection for light loads Rdo not route tie downs across sharp edges or corners Rpad sharp edges for protection There are four cargo...

Page 222: ...on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion Depending on the vehicle equipment ensure that when the roof carrier is installed you can Rraise the tilt sliding sunroof fully Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel fully Ropen the trunk lid fully To avoid damaging or scratching the covers do not use metallic or hard objects to open t...

Page 223: ... Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the armrests when they are folded out as you could damage them Only fold the armrests up when the cup holder is closed The cup holder may otherwise be damaged X To open raise the armrest cover X Press release catch Cup holder folds out forwards X Swing the armrest cover back down if necessary X To close raise the armrest cover X Swing cup holder back until it...

Page 224: ...dan To extend retract the roller sunblind G Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or s...

Page 225: ...stowage space under the ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged Otherwise the stowage space could be damaged X To open slide cover forwards until it engages X To remove the insert hold insert by the ribbing at the sides and lift it up and out X To refit the insert press insert into...

Page 226: ...hild restraint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and the child could be burned on these parts G Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of the 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 Center console front X Turn the key to position 2 in the igniti...

Page 227: ...t clean the socket with fluids or tapered objects Keep the 115V AC socket cover in the closed position when not in use Otherwise you could suffer an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured G Warning A device that you connect must have a suitable plug that complies with U S standards Never pull on the cable to unplug a plug from the 115V AC socket Do not use a damaged connection cab...

Page 228: ...c devices have a constant nominal power of less than 150 W but a very high inrush current These devices will not work If you connect such a device the 115 V power socket will not supply it with power If indicator lamp still does not light up consult a specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center mbrace25 Important safety notes A license agreement must exist in order to activate the m...

Page 229: ...e system self test RThe indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button F does not come on during the system self test RThe indicator lamp in Information button ï does not come on during the system self test RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button Roadside Assistance button F or Information button ï remains illuminated constantly in red after the system self test RThe message Tele Aid Inoperative or Te...

Page 230: ...mbulance is immediately sent to the vehicle G Warning If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the mbrace system could not initiate an emergency call e g the relevant cellular phone network is not available The message Call Failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 10 seconds Shoul...

Page 231: ...he type of assistance needed The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Representative either sends a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or organizes for your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center You may be charged for services such as repair work and or towing Further details are available in your mbrace manual i If the indicator lamp in MB info call button flashes ...

Page 232: ...essage appears in the multifunction display X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding button for ending a phone call on the audio system or on COMAND Call priority An emergency call can still be initiated even if a service call is currently active e g a Roadside Assistance call or an MB info call In this case an emergency call will take prior...

Page 233: ...g has been received If you pull the trunk handle for more than 20 seconds before receiving authorization for remote unlocking you must wait 15 minutes before you can pull on the handle of the trunk lid again Remote vehicle locking in an emergency If you forget to lock your vehicle but are no longer in the vicinity of the vehicle it can be locked for you by the Response Center The vehicle can be lo...

Page 234: ...g the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards When programming a garage door opener park vehicle outside the garage Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death All exhaust gas con...

Page 235: ...ery position for at least 20 seconds before trying another position X Keep transmitter button B on garage door remote control A pressed until indicator lamp starts to flash rapidly The programming has been successful if indicator lamp flashes rapidly X Release transmitter buttons or on the integrated remote control or transmitter button on the garage door remote control B If indicator lamp goes ou...

Page 236: ... the rear view mirror RWhen aiming the garage door remote control at the transmitter buttons on the rear view mirror hold garage door remote control A at differing distances and angles from the transmitter button that you are programming Try different angles from a distance of 2 to 12 inches 5 to 30 cm or the same angle from differing distances RIf there is another garage door remote control for t...

Page 237: ...ehicle is currently driving N NE E SE S SW W or NW X To calibrate the compass determine your position using the following the zone maps Zone map for North America Zone map for South America X Press and hold button for approximately three seconds The currently selected zone appears in compass display X To select the zone press button repeatedly until the desired zone is selected The zone has been s...

Page 238: ...ading appears in compass display Floormat on the driver s side G Warning Whenever you are using a floormat make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormat is securely fastened The floormat should always be securely fastened using the fastening equipment Before driving off check that the floormat is securely in place and adjust it if necessary A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper...

Page 239: ...Vehicle equipment 238 Engine compartment 238 Maintenance 242 Care 243 237 Maintenance and care BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 237 ...

Page 240: ...urns only touch those components described in the Operator s Manual and observe the relevant safety notes G Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running The radiator fan may continue to run for approximately 30 seconds or may even restart after the engine has been turned off Stay clear of fan blades G Warning The engine is equip...

Page 241: ...th a little more force Engine oil Notes on the oil level Depending on the driving style the vehicle consumes up to 0 9 US qt 0 8 l of oil over a distance of 600 miles 1000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds When checking the oil level Rpark the vehicle on a level surface Rthe engine should be switched off for at l...

Page 242: ... oil additives Example engine oil cap Engine oil cap AMG vehicles X Turn cap counter clockwise and remove it X Add the amount of oil required Fill carefully to the maximum mark on the oil dipstick i The difference in quantity between the MIN mark and the MAX mark on the dipstick is depending on the engine approximately 1 6 to 2 1 US qt 1 5 to 2 l Do not add too much oil If the oil level is above t...

Page 243: ...marker bar in the filler neck when cold there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant is approximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm higher when warm there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank X If necessary add coolant which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz X Replace cap and turn it clockwise as far as it will go For further information on coolant see Y page 310 Windshield ...

Page 244: ...ist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Do not top up the brake fluid This will not rectify the malfunction Only check the brake fluid level when the vehicle is stationary and on a level surface The brake fluid level is correct if it is between MIN marking and MAX marking on the brake fluid reservoir Maintenance Service interval display Service messages Information about th...

Page 245: ...ibed in the Service Booklet There may otherwise be increased wear resulting in damage to the vehicle or to the major assemblies Care Notes on care Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term Use care products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz G Warning Many cleaning products can be hazardous Some are poisonous others are flamma...

Page 246: ...caused by residue on the windshield Washing by hand Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter Also clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle X Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight X Use a soft car sponge for cleaning X Use a gentle cleaning agent e g a Mercedes Benz approved car shampoo X Was...

Page 247: ...items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork If water no longer forms beads on the painted surface paint care products should be used that have been approved and recommended by Mercedes Benz This is the case approximately every three to five months depending on climatic conditions and the care product used If dirt has entered the paint surface or the paintwork has become dull...

Page 248: ...pers and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock before cleaning the windshield or the wiper blades On vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the Start Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster have gone off The windshield wipers could otherwise move and injure you Only fold the windshield wipers away from the windshield when vertical Otherwise you will damage the hood ...

Page 249: ...as wheel cleaner X Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome care product tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Interior care Cleaning the display X Before cleaning the display make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down X Clean the display surface using a commercially available microfiber cloth and TFT LCD display cleaner X Dry the display surface using a dry microfiber cloth For cleani...

Page 250: ...leaning the trim strips Chrome polish can be used to remove very heavy soiling from trim strips which you are sure are made of chrome If you are unsure as to whether a trim strip is chrome plated or not consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Cleaning the seat covers Do not use microfiber cloths to clean genuine leather artificial leather or Alcantara covers If used often these can damage the c...

Page 251: ...e seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Cleaning the roof lining and carpets X Roof lining use soft brushes or dry shampoo if it is particularly dirty X Carpets use carpet and textile cleaners that have been approved and recommended by Mercedes Benz Care 249 Maintenance and care BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Vers...

Page 252: ...250 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 250 ...

Page 253: ...dent 253 Where will I find 253 Flat tire 254 Battery 259 Jump starting 262 Towing and tow starting 264 Fuses 266 251 Breakdown assistance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 251 ...

Page 254: ...e of purchase Country specific differences are possible Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here This also refers to safety related systems and functions 252 Vehicle equipment Breakdown assistance BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 252 ...

Page 255: ... Where will I find First aid kit Depending on the vehicle s equipment the first aid kit is in an open stowage compartment or behind the side paneling X Open the trunk lid X To open the stowage well turn rotary knob in the direction of the arrow and fold down cover X Remove the first aid kit i Check the expiration date on the first aid kit at least once a year Replace the contents if necessary and ...

Page 256: ...spare wheel or the MOExtended run flat system Y page 259 i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehicles with the MOExtended run flat system X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid non slippery and level ground X Switch on the hazard warning lamps X Firmly depress the parking brake X Bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Vehicles with manual transmis...

Page 257: ...and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop i Vehicles without an emergency spare wheel spare wheel are not equipped with wheel changing tools at the factory For more information on which too...

Page 258: ...ntenance work under the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Always firmly engage the parking brake and block the whe...

Page 259: ...rs The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points Otherwise your vehicle could be damaged X Position jack at jacking point X Make sure that the base of the jack is positioned directly under the jacking point X Turn crank clockwise until jack sits completely on jacking point and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground X Turn crank until the tire is raised a...

Page 260: ...ten the wheel bolts until they are finger tight Lowering the vehicle X Turn the crank of the jack counter clockwise until the vehicle is once again standing firmly on the ground X Place the jack to one side X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in the sequence indicated to A The tightening torque must be 96 lb ft 130 Nm G Risk of accident Have the tightening torque checked immedi...

Page 261: ...n be driven in run flat mode depends to a large extent on the loads placed on the vehicle It can be shorter due to high speeds a heavy cargo sudden changes in direction the road surface condition outside temperature etc or further if you drive carefully and conservatively Do not continue to drive in run flat mode if Ryou hear banging noises Rthe vehicle starts to shake Ryou see smoke and smell rub...

Page 262: ...death Never lean over batteries while connecting You might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper...

Page 263: ...vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available It permits the charging of the battery in its installed position...

Page 264: ...bles Observe the following points X The battery is not accessible in all vehicles If the other vehicle s battery is not accessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device X Only jump start the vehicle when the engine is cold and the catalytic converter system has cooled down32 X Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen Let the battery thaw first X Jump start...

Page 265: ...ning with your own battery X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Connect negative terminal of donor battery B to earth point A of your vehicle using the jumper cable connecting the jumper cable to donor battery B first X Start the engine X First remove the jumper cable from earth point A and negative terminal then from positive terminal and positive terminal each tim...

Page 266: ...he vehicle On vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the SmartKey instead of the Start Stop button Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock and shift the automatic transmission to N Then turn the SmartKey back to 0 and leave it in the ignition lock Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow starting This could otherwise damage the transmission Vehicles with 4MATIC must not b...

Page 267: ...important safety notes Y page 264 G Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Adapt your driving accordingly X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X When the vehicle is stationary depress the ...

Page 268: ...Depress and hold the brake pedal X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock X Depress and hold the clutch pedal X Shift to neutral X Release the brake pedal X Shift to second gear X Tow start the vehicle X Release the clutch pedal slowly and do not depress the accelerator pedal when doing so The engine is started X Depress the clutch pedal and shift to neutral X Engage the parking brak...

Page 269: ...on of travel The fuse allocation chart is located in the vehicle tool kit Y page 253 in the stowage compartment under the trunk floor Fuse box in the dashboard Do not use a pointed object such as a screwdriver to open the cover in the dashboard You could damage the dashboard or the cover X To open pull out cover slightly at the bottom in the direction of arrow X Pull cover outwards in the directio...

Page 270: ...into the retainer X Fold down the cover and close clamps X Secure lines in the guides The cover must be seated properly otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the function of the fuses X Close the hood Y page 239 Fuse box in the trunk X Open the trunk lid X To open turn rotary catch clockwise X Open cover downwards in the direction of the arrow 268 Fuses Breakdown assistance BA 204 USA CA Edition...

Page 271: ...oading the vehicle 280 Maximum tire load 284 Direction of rotation 284 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 284 Interchanging the wheels 286 Tire labeling 286 Definitions for tires and loading 290 Wheel tire combinations 293 269 Tires and wheels BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 269 ...

Page 272: ... disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle appears unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for...

Page 273: ...th as well as after driving off road or on rough roads Damaged wheels can cause a loss of tire pressure RRegularly check the tire tread depth and the condition of the tread across the whole width of the tire Y page 271 If necessary turn the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tire surface RAll wheels must have a valve cap to protect the valve against dirt and moistu...

Page 274: ...es wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not overl...

Page 275: ...on placard are examples Tire pressure specifications are vehicle specific and may deviate from the data shown here The tire pressure specifications for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard of your vehicle You will find recommended tire pressure specifications for cold tires and for a fully loaded vehicle on the Tire and Loading Information placard The tire pressure...

Page 276: ...ry unless stated otherwise Tire pressure table for all approved tires installed at the factory example If the tire pressure precedes a tire size the tire pressure specification is only valid for this tire size The vehicle loading conditions partially laden or fully laden are specified using a differing number of persons and luggage in the table The actual number of seats may differ from this Tire ...

Page 277: ...a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure Check the tire pressure at least once a month Only check and correct tire pressures when the tires are cold Y page 272 Checking the tire pressures manually In order to determine and adjust the tire pressures proceed as follows X Remove the valve cap of the tire you wish to check X Press the tire press...

Page 278: ... due to a sudden dramatic loss of tire inflation pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers The function of the tire pressure loss warning system is limited or delayed if Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle Rroad conditions are wintry Ryou are driving on sand or gravel Ry...

Page 279: ...sly the tire pressure on one or more tires is significantly too low The tire pressure monitor is not malfunctioning Rif the warning lamp flashes for 60 seconds and then remains lit constantly the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning G Warning Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi...

Page 280: ...se measured at a gas station with a pressure gauge The tire pressures shown by the on board computer refer to those measured at sea level At high altitudes the tire pressure values indicated by a pressure gauge are higher than those shown by the on board computer In this case do not reduce the tire pressures i The operation of the tire pressure monitor can be affected by interference from radio tr...

Page 281: ...ly set tire pressures as the reference values for monitoring The TPMS must be restarted when you set the tire pressure to a new value as a result of changed handling or load characteristics for example The TPMS then monitors the new tire pressure values Restart the tire pressure monitor after you have set the tire pressure to the value recommended for the desired driving situation Y page 272 Only ...

Page 282: ...ed on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure Two instruction labels on your vehicle show the maximum possible load 1 The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B pillar on the driver s side The Tire and Lo...

Page 283: ...st never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds The gross weight of all vehicle occupants cargo luggage and trailer load noseweight if applicable must not exceed the specified value Number of seats i The data in the illustration of the Tire and Loading Information placard is an example The number of seats is vehicle specific and can differ from the details shown The number of seats in your vehicle can...

Page 284: ...t exceed the available cargo and luggage cargo capacity calculated in step 4 X Step 6 if applicable If you intend to tow a trailer behind your vehicle the load on the trailer is transferred to your vehicle Consult this Operator s Manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Y page 284 The following table shows examples of how to calculate total...

Page 285: ...er Towing a trailer Y page 284 Vehicle identification plate Even if you have calculated the total cargo carefully you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Y page 280 Gross vehicle weight the gross weight of the vehicle all passengers...

Page 286: ...cified direction of rotation have additional benefits e g if there is a risk of hydroplaning You will only gain these benefits if the correct direction of rotation is observed An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its correct direction of rotation You may mount an emergency spare wheel spare wheel against the direction of rotation Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed l...

Page 287: ...uch weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfaces You should pay special attention to road conditions when temperatures are around the freezing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tire tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm for all four winter tires Y page 154 to maintain normal driving characterist...

Page 288: ...eels according to the intervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty book in your vehicle documents If no warranty book is available the tires should be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or earlier if tire wear requires Do not change the direction of wheel rotation Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is rotated Check the tire pres...

Page 289: ...nts diagonal tires B represents diagonal radial tires Optionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufacturer e g 245 40 ZR 18 Rim diameter rim diameter is the diameter of the bead seat not the diameter of the rim flange The rim diameter is specified in inches in Load bearing index load bearing index A is a numerical code whi...

Page 290: ... no service specifications ask the tire manufacturer in order to find out the maximum speed If a service specification is available the maximum speed is limited according to the speed index in the service specification Example 245 40 ZR18 97 Y In this example 97 Y is the service specification The letter Y represents the speed index and the maximum speed of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h R...

Page 291: ...s a standard load SL tire RXL or Extra Load represents a reinforced tire RLight load represents a light load tire RC D E represents a load range that depends on the maximum load that the tire can carry at a certain pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations prescribe that every new tire manufacturer or retreader has to imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced...

Page 292: ... square inch psi and 100 kilopascals kPa are the equivalent of 1 bar DOT Department of Transportation DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation Average weight of the vehicle occupants The number of occupants for which the vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lb Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards This is a uniform standard to grade...

Page 293: ...ssible gross weight of a fully loaded vehicle the weight of the vehicle including all accessories occupants fuel luggage and the drawbar noseweight if applicable The gross vehicle weight rating is specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Maximum loaded vehicle weight The maximum weight is the sum of the unladen weight of the vehicle the weight of the acces...

Page 294: ...een the tread and the tire bead Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras that weigh more than the replaced standard part and more than 2 3 kilograms 5 lbs These optional extras such as high performance brakes level control a roof rack or a high performance battery are not included in the unladen weight and the weight of the accessories TIN Tire Identification Number A...

Page 295: ...roved Further information about tires wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center i The Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire pressures is attached to the B pillar on the driver s side Further information about driving at high speeds or driving with vehicle loads that are lighter than the maximum vehicle load can be found in th...

Page 296: ...specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 294 Wheel tire combinations Tires and wheels BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 294 ...

Page 297: ...225 45 R17 91 H M Si Winter tires36 225 45 R17 91 H M SiMOExtended C 63 AMG R18 BA AMG alloy wheels Offset 8 J x 18 H2 1 77 in 45 mm Winter tires 225 40 R18 92 H XL M Si Winter tires37 235 40 R18 95 V XL M Si Mixed size tires i FA front axle RA rear axle 34 Not in combination with the Sports package 35 Canada only 36 Tires with run flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tir...

Page 298: ...ATIC38 C 350 4MATIC38 17 FA AMG alloy wheels Offset 7 5 J x 17 H2 1 85 in 47 mm All weather tires 225 45 R17 91 H M S RA AMG alloy wheels Offset 8 5 J x 17 H2 2 28 in 58 mm All weather tires40 245 40 R17 91 H M S 38 Canada only 39 Tires with run flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss warning system or tire pressure monitor 40 Use of snow chains not permit...

Page 299: ... 25038 C 250 4MATIC38 C 300 C 300 4MATIC38 C 350 C 350 4MATIC38 18 FA AMG alloy wheels Offset 8 J x 18 H2 1 97 in 50 mm Summer tires 225 40 R18 92 Y XL All weather tires 225 40 R18 92 H XL M S RA AMG alloy wheels Offset 8 5 J x 18 H2 2 13 in 54 mm Summer tires40 255 35 R18 94 Y XL All weather tires40 255 35 R18 94 H XL M S 38 Canada only 40 Use of snow chains not permitted Wheel tire combinations ...

Page 300: ...re of the other wheels i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel Minispare emergency spare wheel41 C 250 all models 42 43 C 300 C 300 4MATIC R16 Wheels Offset 3 5 B x 16 H2 0 79 in 20 mm Tires T 125 90 R16 98 M Tire pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 40 Use of snow chains not permitted 41 Use of snow chains not permitted 42 Canada only 43 Not in combination with ...

Page 301: ...i Minispare emergency spare wheel41 C 63 AMG R18 Wheels Offset 3 5 B x 18 0 79 in 20 mm Tires T 125 70 R18 99 M Tire pressure 420 kPa 4 2 bar 61 psi 41 Use of snow chains not permitted 42 Canada only 44 Only in combination with the Sports package Wheel tire combinations 299 Tires and wheels BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 299 Z ...

Page 302: ...300 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 300 ...

Page 303: ...des Benz parts 302 Warranty 302 Vehicle identification plates 303 Service products and capacities 304 Vehicle data 311 301 Technical data BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 301 ...

Page 304: ...reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts Always specify the vehicle identification number and engine number when ordering genuine Mercedes Benz parts You will find these numbers on your vehicle s identification plates for example Y page 303 Warranty Your vehicle is covered under the t...

Page 305: ...type plate Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number VIN can be found in the following locations Ron the vehicle identification plate Y page 303 Rat the lower edge of the windshield Y page 304 In addition to being stamped on the vehicle identification plate the vehicle identification number VIN is also stamped onto the vehicle body It is located on the floor in front of t...

Page 306: ...t have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or on the Internet at http www mbusa com USA only G Warning Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling storing and disposing of service fluids Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach o...

Page 307: ...325 0 corrosion inhibitor antifreeze agent C 63 AMG Approximately 12 4 US qt 11 7 l Tank capacity All models 17 4 US gal 66 0 l Premium grade unleaded gasoline at least 91 octane average value between 96 RON 86 MON Reserve All models except AMG vehicles Approximately 2 1 US gal 8 0 l C 63 AMG Approximately 3 7 US gal 14 0 l Air conditioning system All models Refrigerant R134a and special PAG lubri...

Page 308: ...line Rdo not drive at the maximum speed Ravoid sudden acceleration Rwhen the vehicle is carrying a light cargo e g two passengers without luggage do not allow the engine to rev above 3000 rpm Rwhen the vehicle is fully loaded or being operated in mountainous terrain do not depress the accelerator pedal further than 2 3 of the pedal travel Flexible fuel vehicles Important safety notes All C 300 mod...

Page 309: ...nance or repairs please inform your authorized Mercedes Benz Center if you use or have used ethanol fuel E85 Low outside temperatures It is possible that the time required for the starting procedure will significantly increase at outside temperatures below 32 0 At low outside temperatures Mercedes Benz recommends the use of an auxiliary heater For further information contact an authorized Mercedes...

Page 310: ...edes Benz vehicles Damage or malfunctions can result that are not covered Rby the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Rby an existing Limited Warranty Rby an extended Limited Warranty Engine oil Points to remember The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes Benz engines and service intervals For this reason only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with a servic...

Page 311: ...gine oil with the appropriate SAE classification Refrigerant of the air conditioning system The air conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant Never use refrigerant R 12 CFC or mineral lubricants Otherwise you could damage the air conditioning system Brake fluid G Warning The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture from the air this lowers its boiling point If...

Page 312: ...necessary corrosion protection and provide protection from overheating In the Service Booklet you can find information on the intervals for renewal The renewal interval is determined by the coolant type and the cooling system design The renewal interval in the Service Booklet is only valid if the coolant is added or renewed with Mercedes Benz approved products Therefore only use MB 326 0 antifreez...

Page 313: ...pment Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels i This vehicle is only available in Canada Vehicle dimensions C 250 4MATIC Vehicle length 182 8 in 4630 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 1 in 2008 mm Vehicle height 56 9 in 1444 mm Wheel base 108 7 in 2760 mm Front track 60 7 in 1541 mm Rear track 60 8 in 1544 mm Turning circle 35 6...

Page 314: ...ll vehicle variants and trim levels Vehicle dimensions C 350 Vehicle length 182 3 in 4630 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 1 in 2008 mm Vehicle height 56 9 in 1444 mm Wheel base 108 7 in 2760 mm Front track 60 4 in 1533 mm Rear track 60 5 in 1536 mm Turning circle 35 6 ft 10 9 m Vehicle weight C 350 Maximum roof load Maximum 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load Maximum 220 lb 100 kg Vehi...

Page 315: ...nts and trim levels Vehicle dimensions C 63 AMG Vehicle length 186 1 in 4726 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 2 in 2012 mm Vehicle height 56 6 in 1438 mm Wheel base 108 9 in 2765 mm Front track 61 8 in 1569 mm Rear track 60 0 in 1525 mm Vehicle weight C 63 AMG Maximum roof load Maximum 220 lb 100 kg Maximum trunk load Maximum 220 lb 100 kg Vehicle data 313 Technical data BA 204 USA C...

Page 316: ...314 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 314 ...

Page 317: ...315 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 315 ...

Page 318: ...316 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 316 ...

Page 319: ...g websites http www mbusa com USA only http www mercedes benz ca Canada only Editorial office Not to be reprinted translated or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Daimler AG As at 26 02 2010 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 317 ...

Page 320: ...Order no 6515 0722 13 Part no 204 584 89 81 Edition A 2011 É2045848981XËÍ 2045848981 BA 204 USA CA Edition A 2011 1 5 en US hereepe Version 3 0 3 6 2010 05 20T09 17 30 02 00 Seite 318 ...

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