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Display messages

Possible cause/consequence

Possible solution

Trailer tow hitch
Check locking mech.

The trailer tow hitch* is not correctly
engaged.

Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.

Allow the ball coupling to engage in the end
position.

The battery is not being charged. Possi-
ble causes:

Faulty alternator

Torn poly-V-belt

Malfunction in the electronic system

Stop immediately and safely when traffic
conditions allow and check the poly-V-belt.

If it has torn:

do not drive on. Contact the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

If it is not damaged:

have the vehicle

checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.

Brake wear

The brake pads/linings have reached
their wear limit.

Have the brake pads/linings replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop.

Check brake fluid le-
vel

Risk of accident

There is insufficient brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir.

Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.

Do not continue driving under any circum-
stances.

Consult the nearest qualified specialist
workshop.

Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not
rectify the malfunction.

Release parking brake

You are driving with the parking brake
on.

Release the parking brake.

Practical advice

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Summary of Contents for 280 C

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual C Class Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 2: ...ent G Warning H Environmental note Possible vehicle damage i Tip E Instruction ee Continuation symbol e page Page reference Display Display in the multi function display Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur...

Page 3: ...anges in design equipment and techni cal features at any time You cannot therefore base any claims on the data il lustrations or descriptions in this Owner s Manual The Owner s Manual Brief Instructio...

Page 4: ...Index 3 Introduction 17 At a glance 21 Safety 45 Controls 75 Operation 191 Practical advice 221 Technical data 311 Contents Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 5: ...nt 52 Front passenger 52 How the airbags work 52 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn ing lamp 258 Sidebags 53 System 50 Windowbags 54 Air conditioning system see Thermatic Thermotronic Airflow Setting Thermatic...

Page 6: ...l 237 Opening closing 195 Bonnet release lever Release lever 196 Boot Emergency unlocking 280 Opening automatically 81 Opening closing manually 80 Boot lid Display message luxury multi function steeri...

Page 7: ...kpit Overview 16 24 26 Collapsible wheel Technical data 323 Combination switch 99 Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lamps Convenience closing 107 Convenience opening closing feature Air recir...

Page 8: ...Driver s door Unlocking KEYLESS GO 79 Driver s knee airbag 53 Driving abroad 210 Driving safety system 67 ABS 68 Adaptive brake lamps 68 BAS 68 EBV 70 ESP 69 Driving system 140 ADVANCED AGILITY packa...

Page 9: ...69 Display message luxury multi function steering wheel 234 246 Display message multi function steering wheel 226 228 Trailer stabilising 69 Warning lamp 69 260 ETS 69 Exterior lighting Dipped beam he...

Page 10: ...le weight maximum permissible 325 H Hazard warning lamps 100 Head restraint Adjusting front 84 85 Adjusting rear 86 NECK PRO 56 Removing rear 86 Resetting triggered head re straints 282 Headlamp flash...

Page 11: ...ing wheel 232 244 Factory setting 76 77 Malfunction 275 Modifying the programming 76 Stopping the engine 111 Key positions Key 82 KEYLESS GO 82 KEYLESS GO 77 Checking the battery 79 Display message lu...

Page 12: ...p computer 123 Menu On board computer luxury multi function steering wheel 135 Message see Display message Indicator and warning lamp Minispare emergency spare wheel Technical data 323 Mirror see Exte...

Page 13: ...number 315 Panorama sliding tilting sunroof 173 Rain closing feature 176 Resetting 176 Parking 110 Parking aid 92 Parktronic 148 Parking brake 111 Display message luxury multi function steering wheel...

Page 14: ...unction steering wheel 232 Folding forwards back 180 Rear seat belt status indicator 97 Rear vents Thermotronic 168 Rear window Cleaning 218 Rear window blind 184 Rear window heating 170 Rear compartm...

Page 15: ...mputer luxury mul ti function steering wheel 135 Shift ranges Automatic transmission 114 Side lamps Changing the bulbs 287 289 Side marker 285 Side window Opening closing 105 Side windows Cleaning 218...

Page 16: ...107 Sun visor 184 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Surround lighting On board computer luxury mul ti function steering wheel 138 Switching off the alarm ATA 71 T Tail lamp Display message multi f...

Page 17: ...ti function steering wheel 227 240 Power supply 214 Trailer loads Technical data 327 Trailer tow hitch 211 Trailer towing Automatic transmission 116 Driving tips 212 ESP 69 Malfunction 279 Mounting di...

Page 18: ...6 Display message multi function steering wheel 245 Wearing seat belts 94 Wheel bolts Tightening torque 299 Wheels General notes 200 Interchanging 205 Technical data 320 Windowbags 54 Display message...

Page 19: ...al driving style I Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine I Do not warm up the engine with the ve hicle stationary I Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis tance from the vehic...

Page 20: ...d other persons as in tended This would result in an increased risk of accident and injury All work and alterations to the vehicle e g installations or modifications should there fore be carried out a...

Page 21: ...ed at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre it is possi ble that your vehicle is not registered in your name with Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz can only inform you about vehicle checks if it has your registrat...

Page 22: ...of injury Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehicle Their purpose is to draw your atten tion and the attention of others to various dangers Therefore do not remove any warning stickers unle...

Page 23: ...pit right hand drive vehi cles 26 Instrument cluster kilometres 28 Instrument cluster miles 32 Multi function steering wheel 36 Centre console 38 Overhead control panel 40 Door control panel 41 Stowag...

Page 24: ...Exterior view At a glance Exterior view 22 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 25: ...173 7 Exterior mirrors 90 8 Windscreen wipers opera tion 104 Cleaning the wiper blades 218 Replacing the wiper blades 290 9 Opening the bonnet 195 Engine oil 197 Coolant 198 Battery depending on the...

Page 26: ...Cockpit left hand drive vehicles At a glance Cockpit left hand drive vehicles 24 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 27: ...the glove compartment 182 a Centre console 38 b Ignition lock 82 KEYLESS GO button 82 c Adjusts the steering wheel manually 88 d Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 89 Function Page e Combination...

Page 28: ...Cockpit right hand drive vehicles At a glance Cockpit right hand drive vehicles 26 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 29: ...a Door control panel 41 b Releases the parking brake 111 c Opens the bonnet 195 d Ignition lock 82 KEYLESS GO button 82 e Adjusts the steering wheel manually 88 f Adjusts the steering wheel electrica...

Page 30: ...Instrument cluster kilometres Vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 buttons At a glance Instrument cluster kilometres 28 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 31: ...th a diesel en gine preglow indicator lamp 109 d SRS warning lamp 263 e Multi function display 121 f Total distance recorder g Trip meter 119 Outside temperature1 Function Page h Speedometer j Brake s...

Page 32: ...Vehicles with luxury multi function steering wheel 12 buttons At a glance Instrument cluster kilometres 30 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 33: ...smission additional speedometer 136 d Vehicles with automatic transmission outside temperature if for the Permanent display func tion the setting Dig spee do mph is selected 136 e Automatic transmissi...

Page 34: ...Instrument cluster miles Vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 buttons At a glance Instrument cluster miles 32 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 35: ...with a diesel en gine preglow indicator lamp 109 d SRS warning lamp 263 e Multi function display 121 f Total distance recorder g Trip meter 119 Outside temperature3 Function Page h Speedometer j Brake...

Page 36: ...Vehicles with luxury multi function steering wheel 12 buttons At a glance Instrument cluster miles 34 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 37: ...ransmission additional speedometer 136 d Vehicles with automatic transmission outside temperature if for the Permanent display func tion the setting Dig spee do mph is selected 136 e Automatic transmi...

Page 38: ...lay 121 Operating the on board computer 120 2 Increases the volume Sets the time date 3 Decreases the volume Sets the time date 4 Selects submenu or browse lists Confirms selection 5 Jumps from menu t...

Page 39: ...Using the telephone s Accepts a call t Ends a call F Mute 3 Switches on voice control Function Page 4 L Back confirms mes sage switches off voice control 5 Selecting a submenu or scrolling in lists U...

Page 40: ...h sports mode on off 147 a Controls Thermatic Controls Thermotronic 162 Switches the rear window heating on off 170 b Switches the seat heat ing on the left hand front seat on off 87 i The layout of t...

Page 41: ...com partment 183 Opens the cup holder 177 4 Opens the stowage com partment 183 Function Page 5 COMAND Audio control see Operating Instructions for Head Unit 6 Automatic transmission selects the gears...

Page 42: ...tes tow away pro tection 72 5 Rear view mirror 90 6 Opens closes the sliding tilting sunroof 171 Opens closes the pano rama sliding tilting sun roof 173 Function Page 7 Deactivates the interior motion...

Page 43: ...91 5 Selects the right exterior mirror 90 6 Adjusts the exterior mir rors 90 7 Opens closes the front windows 105 Function Page 8 Opens closes the rear windows 105 9 Override switch for the rear wind...

Page 44: ...Stowage compartments At a glance Stowage compartments 42 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 45: ...the dashboard 182 c Luggage net in the front passenger footwell 178 d Socket 186 Ashtray 185 Cigarette lighter 185 e Stowage compartment in the centre console 183 Cup holder in the centre console 177...

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Page 47: ...Safety 45 Occupant safety 46 Driving safety systems 67 Anti theft systems 71 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 48: ...at belt All vehicle occupants must wear their seat belt correctly at all times even if the ve hicle is equipped with airbags This is because on the one hand airbags are not deployed in all types of ac...

Page 49: ...wards on the shoulder section of the belt Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is being used by one of the ve hicle s occupants Avoid wearing bulky clothing e g a winter coat Do...

Page 50: ...lease button 4 Buckle SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem The SRS consists of I SRS warning lamp I Belt tensioners I Belt force limiters I Airbag system with airbag control unit and airbags SRS warning...

Page 51: ...is neces sary to trigger the belt tensioners and or airbags The belt tensioner and airbag triggering thresholds are variable and are adapted to the rate of deceleration of the vehicle This process is...

Page 52: ...e 48 I for each three point seat belt in the front of the vehicle when the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle I in the event of a head on or rear end collision if the vehicle decelerates or accelera...

Page 53: ...raint system or your vehicle does not have automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat children must be secured in a child restraint system on a suitable seat in the rear If you secur...

Page 54: ...work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualifi...

Page 55: ...enz recom mends that you only use seat covers that have been tested for use in Mercedes Benz vehicles and which are fitted with a special tear seam for sidebags Otherwise a side bag may not inflate co...

Page 56: ...ich the impact occurs You can recognise the places where side bags are fitted in your vehicle by the AIR BAG symbol 1 Front sidebag 2 Rear sidebag in the side trim next to the backrest The sidebags in...

Page 57: ...o protect you in certain hazard ous situations PRESAFE intervenes in the event of I emergency braking situations e g if BAS Brake Assist intervenes I critical situations involving driving dy namics e...

Page 58: ...i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products to clean child restraint systems You can obtain information about this from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of injury Do not leave children...

Page 59: ...he front passenger seat you must move the front passenger seat as far back as possible G Risk of injury If the child restraint system is not fitted properly to an appropriate seat the child cannot be...

Page 60: ...he front passenger front airbag is not dis abled a child must never be secured on the front passenger seat in a rearward facing child restraint system In this case only a rearward facing child restrai...

Page 61: ...o approximately 18 months Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat as recommended6 Universal or as recom mended As recommended As recommended Category I 9 to 18 kg Be...

Page 62: ...t Example of an approval label on the child restraint system ISOFIX child seat securing system Weight category Carry cot 0 up to 10 kg 0 up to 13 kg I 9 to 18 kg Size cate gory F G E E D C D C B B1 A...

Page 63: ...Weight categories and ages Manufacturer Type Approval number DaimlerChrysler order number Automatic child seat recognition Category 0 up to 10 kg up to approximately 9 months Britax R mer BABY SAFE PL...

Page 64: ...at 12 If you are using a child restraint system without automatic child seat recognition move the front passenger seat to its rearmost position ISOFIX child seat securing system Weight class Weight ca...

Page 65: ...system in the front passenger seat au tomatically detects whether a special Mercedes Benz child seat with automatic child seat recognition has been fitted If this is the case the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OF...

Page 66: ...e are still active even if the front passenger front airbag is disabled G Risk of injury Do not place items of electronic equipment on the front passenger seat e g I laptops if switched on I mobile ph...

Page 67: ...ection Always have child restraint systems and their securing systems which are damaged or which have been subjected to a heavy load in an accident checked and if neces sary replaced immediately at a...

Page 68: ...pTether belt 3 E Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with TopTether Comply with the man ufacturer s installation instructions Child proof locks If children are travelling in the vehicle you can acti...

Page 69: ...sing the switches on the driver s door Driving safety systems In this section you will find information about the following driving safety systems I ABS Anti lock Braking System I BAS Brake Assist Sys...

Page 70: ...d due to a fault then BAS is also deactivated BAS Brake Assist BAS operates in emergency braking situa tions If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS automatically boosts the braking force and thus...

Page 71: ...ction prop erly ESP trailer stabilising If your trailer begins to lurch you can only stabilise the vehicle trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly In this situation ESP assists you and de t...

Page 72: ...e v warning lamp in the instru ment cluster comes on or goes out G Risk of accident If the v warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up permanently when the en gine is running ESP is deactivated...

Page 73: ...oot lid I the bonnet The alarm is also triggered if a door or the boot is opened using the emergency key element i The alarm is not switched off even if you close an open door again 1 Indicator lamp E...

Page 74: ...vate tow away protection 2 Indicator lamp E Remove the key from the ignition lock E Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 lights up briefly E Lock the vehicle with the key or if the vehicle has KEYLESS GO b...

Page 75: ...e interior motion sen sor 2 Indicator lamp E Remove the key from the ignition lock E Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 flashes briefly G Risk of injury Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle...

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Page 77: ...t cluster 118 On board computer vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 buttons 120 On board computer vehicles with the luxury multi function steering wheel 12 buttons 125 Driving systems 140 Ai...

Page 78: ...y to high levels of electromagnetic radiation Otherwise it may no longer function correctly i You can also open and close the sliding tilting sunroof or the panoramic sliding tilting sunroof and the s...

Page 79: ...ctive drive authorisation sys tem is activated Restoring the factory settings E Press the k and j buttons si multaneously for approximately six sec onds until battery check lamp 1 flashes twice Checki...

Page 80: ...GO key to gether with electronic equipment such as a mobile phone or metallic objects such as coins or foils Otherwise the KEYLESS GO key func tions may be impaired I To lock or unlock the vehicle fro...

Page 81: ...tely six sec onds until the battery check lamp flashes twice Checking the batteries E Press the j or k button The KEYLESS GO key batteries are functional if the battery check lamp lights up briefly If...

Page 82: ...k of accident Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could open a door from the in side even if it is locked and thereby en danger themselves and others i You can open a door from the...

Page 83: ...automati cally E If necessary lock the vehicle using the j button on the key or E KEYLESS GO grasp the door handle Opening the boot lid automatically i You can only open the boot lid when the vehicle...

Page 84: ...engine is running This shows that the indicator and warning lamps for each sys tem are operational KEYLESS GO Pressing the KEYLESS GO button repeat edly without depressing the brake pedal corresponds...

Page 85: ...func tion the system requires 2 seconds recogni tion time before you can use the KEYLESS GO button as usual Seats Information on folding the rear seat back rest can be found on e page 179 You can adj...

Page 86: ...hat the re spective door is open E Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow 1 Seat height E Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock or that the re spective...

Page 87: ...Seat fore and aft adjustment E Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow 4 Seat height E Slide the button up or down in the di rection of arrow 3 Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle...

Page 88: ...d restraint up to the desired height E Lower press release catch 1 and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position Adjusting the head restraint angle You can adjust the angle of t...

Page 89: ...t lever E Move adjustment lever 1 until the de sired backrest contour is achieved Seat heating The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have se lected 1 Seat heating...

Page 90: ...he electrically adjustable steering wheel can be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition lock and the driver s door is open Do not therefore leave children un supervised in the vehicle as t...

Page 91: ...previously set when the key is inserted into the ignition lock with the driver s door closed i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop G Risk of injury M...

Page 92: ...ing behind by glancing over your shoulder The mirrors are automatically heated when I the rear window heating is switched on e page 170 I the outside temperature is low Adjusting the exterior mirrors...

Page 93: ...on 1 Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged the exterior mir rors must be reset E Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock E B...

Page 94: ...everse gear 1 Left hand exterior mirror 2 Right hand exterior mirror 3 Adjustment button E Make sure that the parking position for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side is stored with the me...

Page 95: ...3 within three seconds The settings are stored in the selected storage position Calling up a stored setting G Risk of accident Only activate the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle i...

Page 96: ...You can adjust the exterior mirror again after storing the setting Seat belts Wearing seat belts G Risk of injury A seat belt which is not worn correctly or which has not been engaged in the seat belt...

Page 97: ...systems on suitable vehicle seats You can find more information under Chil dren in the vehicle in the Safety sec tion of the Owner s Manual Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions when fi...

Page 98: ...Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Belt warning for driver and fr...

Page 99: ...eat belts engaged You will see the rear seat belt status indi cator in the multi function display for about 30 seconds when you pull away and drive above 9 km h or when the rear seat passengers fasten...

Page 100: ...lights using the on board computer e page 138 This is not possible in coun tries where daytime driving lights are le gally required E To switch on turn the light switch to M or The dipped beam headla...

Page 101: ...cause an accident if the headlamps were to switch off temporarily E To switch on turn the light switch to B i When the light switch is set to you cannot switch on the front or rear foglamps E To swit...

Page 102: ...press hazard warning lamps button 1 i When you indicate a turn only the turn sig nal lamps on that side of the vehicle light up when the hazard warning lamps are switched on If the hazard warning lam...

Page 103: ...riving E Make sure that the engine is running E Make sure that the dipped beam head lamps are switched on e page 97 i The cornering light function is deactivated at speeds above 40 km h and when the f...

Page 104: ...light function I Motorway mode I Extended range foglamps Active light function For the active light function the dipped beam headlamps swivel horizontally The swivel angle adjusts according to the pr...

Page 105: ...s Automatic interior lighting control is ac tivated It switches on the interior light ing when you I unlock the vehicle I open a door I remove the key from the ignition lock The interior lighting has...

Page 106: ...r conditions switch the wind screen wipers off Otherwise dirt or optical ef fects may cause undesired windscreen wiper sweeps This could then damage the wind screen wiper blades and scratch the wind s...

Page 107: ...is in position D or R on vehicles with automatic transmis sion Wiping the windscreen using washer fluid E Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock E Press the combination switch be...

Page 108: ...t right 3 Rear right 4 Override switch 5 Rear left E Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock i When the key is turned to position 0 or re moved from the ignition lock it is possib...

Page 109: ...the roller sunblind and the side windows are fully opened Press the button again and keep it pressed until the panorama sliding tilting sunroof is in the desired position Convenience closing When you...

Page 110: ...hange gear or accelerate as in tended This may result in an accident and injury G Risk of poisoning Never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide Inhaling...

Page 111: ...The q pre glow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up E When the q pre glow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out turn the key to position 3 and release it The engine starts au...

Page 112: ...rol of your vehicle and cause an accident Automatic transmission i It is only possible to move the selector lev er to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal Only then is the selector leve...

Page 113: ...with 6 speed manual trans mission E Shift to either first or reverse gear E Turn the key to position 0 e page 82 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobiliser is activated Vehicles with automatic...

Page 114: ...to the right You could otherwise shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear and damage the transmission Do not exceed the maximum speed for the indi vidual gears If you shift down at too high a speed...

Page 115: ...to P when the vehicle is stationary The key can only be removed when the selector lever is in posi tion P When there is no key in the ignition lock the selector lev er is locked in position P Reverse...

Page 116: ...ve shift range press and hold the selector lev er to the left towards D The automatic transmission will shift to a range which allows ideal acceleration and deceleration To do this the auto matic tran...

Page 117: ...of the in strument cluster Comfort mode C is characterised by the following I The vehicle pulls away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully I Tractio...

Page 118: ...vehicle could other wise roll away Steering wheel gearshift paddles and manual gearshift program Warm up the engine quickly Do not make use of the engine s full output until its normal operating tempe...

Page 119: ...D AGILITY package with sports mode 1 Program selector button Vehicles without the ADVANCED AGILITY package with sports mode S Sport For all normal driving conditions C Comfort For comfort mode M Manua...

Page 120: ...yond the pressure point The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed i It is not possible to shift gears using the steering wheel gearshift paddles during kick down Instrument...

Page 121: ...tures and on long uphill stretches Resetting the trip meter Vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 buttons E Make sure that you are viewing the standard display in the multi function display e...

Page 122: ...be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges even if temper atures are just above freezing point The ve hicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driv ing style You should therefore always adapt...

Page 123: ...a list press the button E To select the standard display press the button until the standard dis play with the total distance recorder and trip meter appears again E To confirm the selection press the...

Page 124: ...Controls On board computer vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 buttons 122 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 125: ...and the total distance recorder in the multi function display This is the standard dis play Use the buttons on the multi function steering wheel E Press to select the standard dis play or E Press for...

Page 126: ...messages the text No messages will appear in the mul ti function display If there are mes sages the text 2 Messages for example will appear in the multi function dis play E Press to scroll through dis...

Page 127: ...splay Operating the on board com puter 2 Adjusting the volume Increases the volume Decreases the volume Telephone operation s Accepts a call t Ends a call F Mute 3 Activates voice control 4 L Back dea...

Page 128: ...display messages e page 135 Multi function display The description field on the multi function display shows you values and settings as well as any display messages that may have been generated 1 Desc...

Page 129: ...Controls On board computer vehicles with the luxury multi function steering wheel 12 buttons 127 ee Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 130: ...es the CD player CD changer DVD changer DVD audio MP3 I Operates the DVD video 4 Tel e page 133 I Accepts a call I Selects a phone book entry I Redials 5 Service e page 135 I Calls up display messages...

Page 131: ...urs It is automatically reset if the trip exceed 999 hours or 9 999 kilometres Reset the trip computer e page 130 Trip computer from reset The values in the Since reset submenu re fer to the last time...

Page 132: ...xample illustration E Use the button to select Yes and the button to confirm Nav menu i Menu overview e page 126 using the on board computer e page 125 In the Navi menu the multi function dis play sho...

Page 133: ...ay be shown for the next ma noeuvre There may be additional lanes during a manoeuvre Lane recommen dation display Meaning Lane without lower limit Uninterrupted lane Lane with lower lim it New lane du...

Page 134: ...udio equipment or COMAND APS and select the radio see the separate Operating Instruc tions E Select the Audio menu 1 Wave band 2 Station E To select the next or previous stored station briefly press o...

Page 135: ...n the multi function display Mobile phone on PIN code not yet entered The message Please enter PIN appears in the multi function display E Enter the PIN using the mobile phone Linguatronic audio equip...

Page 136: ...E Press s or to start dialling The message Connecting call and the selected number appear in the multi function display The name also ap pears provided it is stored in the phone book The selected numb...

Page 137: ...there are messages the text 2 mes sages for example appears in the mul ti function display E Press or to scroll through the messages i The possible display messages are ex plained in the Practical adv...

Page 138: ...function is not available since the language of the audio equipment is used Use the Language function to select the language for the instrument cluster E Select the Settings menu E Press or to highlig...

Page 139: ...D APS this function is not available since the time date of the audio equipment is used The Time Date menu has the following functions I Time I Date Setting the time E Select the Settings menu E Press...

Page 140: ...the Lights submenu and press to select it E Press or to select the Day time driving lamps function You will see the selected setting On or Off E Press to change the selected set ting Switching the su...

Page 141: ...ange the selected set ting Convenience The Convenience menu has the following functions I Easy entry exit feature I Fold in mirrors when locking the ve hicle Activating deactivating the Easy En try Ex...

Page 142: ...hicle is stationary E Select the Settings menu E Press or to highlight the Factory setting submenu and press to select it E Press or to access the Re set all settings function then select either No or...

Page 143: ...traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed e g heavy traffic or winding roads You could otherwise cause an ac cident I on slippery roads Braking or accelerat ing could caus...

Page 144: ...tains the stored speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out Cruise control maintains the stored speed...

Page 145: ...r E Brake or E Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 5 Variable Speedtronic is selected LIM indicator lamp 2 in the cruise control lever lights up Cruise control is automati...

Page 146: ...iving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time i The speed indicated in the speedometer may differ slightly from the limit speed stored Variable Speedtronic You can ope...

Page 147: ...peedometer the segments from the start of the scale up to the stored speed are lit up To select the current or last stored speed E Pull the cruise control lever briefly to wards you 3 Adjustment in 1...

Page 148: ...the Limit speed winter tyres function You can see the current setting E To change this press E Press or to select the de sired setting The following settings can be selected I Off Permanent Speedtroni...

Page 149: ...lates the sus pension in a way optimised for the particu lar driving conditions The calibration of the suspension depends on I your driving style I the road surface conditions I your individual select...

Page 150: ...wise endanger yourself and others G Risk of injury Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range Otherwise they could be injured Parktronic is an electronic parking aid It indicate...

Page 151: ...warn ing tone sounds If the distance falls below the minimum clearance it may no longer be shown Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warni...

Page 152: ...for approximately two seconds You have reached the minimum distance Activating deactivating Parktronic 1 Indicator lamp 2 To activate deactivate Parktronic If indicator lamp 1 is on Parktronic is de a...

Page 153: ...velling centre air vent right 5 Side window demister vent right 6 Swivelling side air vent right 7 Airflow thumbwheel for swivelling side air vent right 8 Control panel front 9 Swivelling side air ven...

Page 154: ...the way down The corresponding centre air vents are open or closed E To set the air direction move the slider of the left 2 or right 3 centre air vent to the left right up or down The airflow is dire...

Page 155: ...he airflow is directed in the corre sponding direction i Position the sliders for the rear compart ment air vents in the upper position to provide draft free ventilation Controls Air vents 153 Nur fue...

Page 156: ...Thermatic Control panel Controls Thermatic 154 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 157: ...re sepa rately for the driver s and front passenger sides by setting it manually e page 156 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period dur ing warm weather e g using the summer open ing feature e page...

Page 158: ...s on Airflow and air distribution are con trolled automatically E Set the desired temperature for the driver s and the front passenger sides separately using temperature thumb wheels 1 and 6 The vehic...

Page 159: ...utomatic air distribution re mains activated Mono function You can use the mono function to adopt the settings configured for temperature and air distribution on the driver s side for the front passen...

Page 160: ...this setting until the windscreen is clear again E Press the y button again when the windscreen is clear The indicator lamp in the y button goes out The previously selected settings come into effect...

Page 161: ...es If there is a risk of entrapment press the O button again for longer than two seconds or operate the switch to move the side window in the opposite direction to stop the side window or to open or c...

Page 162: ...his may prevent you from ob serving the traffic conditions thereby caus ing an accident H Environmental note The cooling system uses the refrigerant R134A This refrigerant does not damage the earth s...

Page 163: ...Controls Thermatic 161 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 164: ...Thermotronic Control panel Controls Thermotronic 162 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 165: ...manually e page 165 I Setting the airflow manually e page 165 i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period dur ing warm weather e g using the summer open ing feature e page 107 This helps you to achieve...

Page 166: ...required E To activate press the U button when the engine is running The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Airflow and air distribution are controlled automatically E Set the desired temperatur...

Page 167: ...low press the Q and buttons to in crease or reduce the airflow The indicator lamp in the U button goes out E To increase or reduce the airflow press the Q or button The indicator lamp in the U button...

Page 168: ...atic mode is activated If the windows are still misted up E Press the y button The indicator lamp in the button comes on Thermotronic automatically switches to the following functions I Cooling with a...

Page 169: ...opening closing feature G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side windows are opened and closed Do not place objects or lean aga...

Page 170: ...about 30 minutes I if the battery voltage drops Cooling with air dehumidification The cooling function is operational when the engine is running and cools according to the interior temperature selecte...

Page 171: ...tment air vents are open or closed Setting the temperature The temperature can be set separately for each side of the vehicle using buttons 3 Change the temperature settings in small increments only 2...

Page 172: ...otherwise endanger yourself and others i The rear window heating has a high current draw You should therefore switch off the heat ing as soon as the rear window is clear E To switch on and off make s...

Page 173: ...rear 2 To open 3 To close E Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock Opening E To operate manually press the switch to the pressure point in the di rection of arrow 2 and hold it until the...

Page 174: ...Press or pull the switch in any direc tion The sliding tilting sunroof stops in its current position Lowering and closing E To operate manually pull the switch to the pressure point in the direction...

Page 175: ...o reset the sliding tilting sunroof once more Panorama sliding tilting sunroof The roller sunblind protects you from strong sunlight shining through the pano rama sliding tilting sunroof Opening and c...

Page 176: ...g sunroof could break in an accident If you are not wearing a seat belt there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturn ing Therefore always wear a se...

Page 177: ...pressure point in the direction of arrow 3 within 2 seconds with the anti entrapment feature switched off Make sure that nobody can become trapped and a serious or even fatal injury is not caused as...

Page 178: ...automatically 1 To raise 2 To open 3 To close E Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock E Pull and hold the switch to the pressure point in the direction of arrow 3 and hold it until the...

Page 179: ...red roof rack ski rack or load could work loose from the vehicle and thereby cause an accident Follow the roof rack ski rack manufacturers installation in structions and special instructions for use T...

Page 180: ...e manufacturer s installation instructions included with the roof rack Luggage net in the front passenger footwell G Risk of injury Only place lightweight objects in the lug gage net Do not use it to...

Page 181: ...s I If you are using tensioning straps only use straps with a minimum permissible tensile strength of 600 daN and a per centage elongation of approximately 7 I Do not route lashing materials across sh...

Page 182: ...ints e page 86 E If necessary move the driver s or front passenger seat forward 2 Rear seat backrest E Fold rear seat backrest 2 forward E If necessary move the driver s or front passenger seat back F...

Page 183: ...ll handle 1 upwards 1 Handle 2 Rain trough E Hook handle 1 into rain trough 2 Unhook the handle before closing the boot as you could otherwise damage the handle Stowage compartments G Risk of injury T...

Page 184: ...ition 2 E To unlock insert the emergency key element e page 279 into the lock and turn it 90 anti clockwise to position 1 i Vehicles with Audio COMAND the AUX connection is in the glove compartment St...

Page 185: ...e compartment opens i A small and a large stowage compartment are located under the armrest The small stow age compartment can be removed for empty ing The telephone bracket is located in the large st...

Page 186: ...ull sun visor from retainer 2 E Swing the sun visor to the side Mirror in the sun visor i Mirror light 1 only comes on if the sun vi sor is clipped into retainer 2 E Fold down the sun visor E Fold up...

Page 187: ...ray 2 out by its top edge E To remove the insert press release button 3 and remove the insert up wards E To replace the insert press insert 1 into the holder until it engages Cigarette lighter vehicle...

Page 188: ...ket is fitted in the centre console on vehicles without the ashtray with cigarette lighter 1 Cover 2 Socket E To open Slide cover 1 forwards until it engages E Lift up the cover of socket 2 E To close...

Page 189: ...hones Mercedes Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial An exte rior aerial conducts the electromagnetic fields generated by a wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle the field st...

Page 190: ...you can no longer use the hands free system If you are making a call and you would like to take the key out of the ignition lock first re move the mobile phone from the bracket Oth erwise the call wi...

Page 191: ...loormats are properly secured The floormats must be secured at all times using retainers and studs Before you drive off make sure that the floormats are secure and rectify if neces sary A floormat whi...

Page 192: ...190 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 193: ...t 1 500 km 192 Refuelling 193 Engine compartment 195 Tyres and wheels 200 Winter driving 206 Driving tips 207 Driving abroad 210 Trailer towing 211 Service 215 Care 217 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur...

Page 194: ...o not ex ceed 2 3 of the maximum permissible engine speed for each gear I Change gear in good time I Do not shift down a gear manually in order to brake Vehicles with automatic transmission I Try to a...

Page 195: ...key from the ignition lock E Push the fuel cap in the direction of ar row 1 for a moment The fuel filler flap opens slightly E Open the fuel filler flap E Turn the fuel filler cap to the left and remo...

Page 196: ...ercent by weight the engine oil should be renewed at more frequent intervals More information about intervals for changing the engine oil can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Informat...

Page 197: ...em and en gine and could result in a vehicle fire Flow improver The effectiveness of a flow improver is not guaranteed with every fuel Observe the in formation provided by the manufacturer when using...

Page 198: ...net i Vehicles with anti theft alarm system If you open the bonnet while the windscreen wipers are switched on they are turned off for as long as the bonnet is open The bonnet release lever is located...

Page 199: ...from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Checking the engine oil level When checking the engine oil level the ve hicle must I be standing level I have had the engine switched off for at least five minut...

Page 200: ...ny Oil must not be allowed to escape into the soil or waterways You would other wise be damaging the environment Oil level in the automatic transmis sion There is no need for you to check the oil leve...

Page 201: ...cape E Turn cap 1 further anti clockwise and remove it E Top up the coolant to marker bar 3 E Replace cap 1 and tighten it until it clicks into place E Leave the engine running for approxi mately five...

Page 202: ...tion e page 301 Tyres and wheels Points to remember For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use tyres and wheels which have been approved by Mercedes Benz specifically for your vehi...

Page 203: ...ce after this distance I Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if tyres of the same size are required on the front and rear wheels I Replace the tyres after six years at the latest regardless of wea...

Page 204: ...additional benefits e g if there is a risk of aquaplaning These benefits will only be available to you if the correct di rection of rotation is observed An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indi cates...

Page 205: ...tyres are cold The pressure of warm tyres should only be corrected if it is too low for the current op erating conditions Warm tyres always have higher pressures than cold tyres You will find a table...

Page 206: ...ning sys tem if you have I changed the tyre pressure I changed the wheels or tyres I fitted new wheels or tyres E Before restarting consult the table of tyre pressures on the inside of the fuel filler...

Page 207: ...as the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recom mends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particu lar work relevant to sa...

Page 208: ...rning sign in the driver s field of vi sion This can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre In such circumstances you should also re strict the maximum sp...

Page 209: ...d sudden accelera tion steering and braking manoeuvres If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed I Vehicles with manual transmission en gage neutral I Vehicles wit...

Page 210: ...from a higher speed This improves the grip of the brakes Wet roads If you have been driving in heavy rain for a long period without braking the first time you brake I the brakes may not react immediat...

Page 211: ...on dry roads you must reduce your speed on wet or icy roads to achieve the same road safety Pay particular attention to the road condi tions at temperatures around freezing point If ice has formed on...

Page 212: ...re vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is registered your headlamps must be switched to symmetrical dipped beam Oncoming traffic will be dazzled less...

Page 213: ...travel E Fold cover 2 down 1 Indicator lamp 2 Release wheel for the trailer tow hitch E Pull out release wheel 2 E Turn release wheel 2 anti clockwise The ball coupling disengages and folds out from...

Page 214: ...ight on the ball coupling is 75 kg However the weight must not exceed the figure given on the trailer tow hitch and trailer identification plates The lowest weight applies Use a noseweight as close as...

Page 215: ...ses the braking distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely Driving tips I Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than when driving with out a trailer I Avoid braking abruptl...

Page 216: ...a permanent power supply and a power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock The permanent power supply is supplied via trailer socket pin 9 The power supply that is switched on via the igni...

Page 217: ...ere is sufficient cable play so that the cable cannot become detached when cornering Service Active Service System ASSYST PLUS the Active Service System tells you when the next service is due Approxim...

Page 218: ...ue date one of the following messages will appear in the multi function display Service A due Service A overdue by days Service A overdue by km A qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Serv...

Page 219: ...wads in an environmentally re sponsible manner Do not affix I unsuitable stickers I films I magnetic plates or similar to painted surfaces otherwise you could dam age the paintwork Vehicle care Do no...

Page 220: ...There is otherwise a risk of the windscreen wipers being set in motion and causing injury E Fold the wiper arms away from the windscreen until you feel them engage E Clean the windscreen and the wiper...

Page 221: ...dries E Heavy soiling wipe plastic parts down with a damp lint free cloth e g a mi crofibre cloth Use a non corrosive cleaning agent that does not contain solvents Mercedes Benz recommends that you us...

Page 222: ...220 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 223: ...locking in an emer gency 279 Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restraints 282 Changing the batteries 283 Changing the bulbs 284 Replacing the wiper blades 290 Flat tyre 291 Battery 301 Jump starting 3...

Page 224: ...ry dates of the first aid kit contents annually and replace them if neces sary Depending on the vehicle s equipment the first aid kit is located either in the boot in the open storage compartment or b...

Page 225: ...ing over and the vehicle slipping off The vehicle sliding off the jack could cause serious injuries For safety reasons place the vehicle on stands if you intend to work under it or if you intend to ke...

Page 226: ...ngs or malfunctions in the multi function display Certain messages are accompanied by an audible warning signal or a continuous tone High priority messages are highlighted in red in the multi function...

Page 227: ...the speed outside temperature warning indi cator lamps malfunction warning mes sages or system failures The handling char acteristics may be affected Immediately consult a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 228: ...ly Vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 button Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution ABS and ESP inoperative GRisk of accident ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE hill start assist a...

Page 229: ...tive GRisk of accident ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation have been deactivated due to a mal function The v warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The...

Page 230: ...SP trailer stabilisa tion have been deactivated due to a malfunction The v warning lamp al so lights up in the instrument cluster The brake system is functioning nor mally E Drive on carefully E Visit...

Page 231: ...o undervoltage It is possible that the battery is not being charged The v warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The brake system is functioning nor mally E Drive on carefully E Visit a...

Page 232: ...Have the coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the coolant needs topping up more often than usual Intell Light System inoperative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The ligh...

Page 233: ...as neces sary e page 291 E Then restart the tyre pressure loss warning system once the tyre pressure is correct e page 203 Run Flat Indica tor inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is dea...

Page 234: ...e vehicle E Operate the vehicle using the key in the ignition lock if necessary Key does not belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the igni tion lock E Use the correct key Close doors to loc...

Page 235: ...ight windowbag malfunction wkshp The right windowbag is faulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise ctrl LIM inoperative Cruise control and Speedtronic are not operational E Have Speedtronic...

Page 236: ...rily unavailable The v warn ing lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster It is possible that the self diag nosis is not yet complete The brake system is functioning normally E Drive a short dista...

Page 237: ...P The engine can be started again To start engine shift to either P or N You have attempted to start the engine while the selector lever is not in position P or N E Move the selector lever to P or N T...

Page 238: ...rong position See Owner s Manual Vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition in the front passenger seat the child seat recognition sensor is faulty E Have the sensor checked at a qualified spe ci...

Page 239: ...hop There is a risk of an acci dent and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly Vehicles with multi function steering wheel 4 button Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solutio...

Page 240: ...linings have reached their wear limit E Have the brake pads linings replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake on E Re...

Page 241: ...mperature is less than 120 you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop E In doing so avoid heavy loads on the en gine e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go drivi...

Page 242: ...as soon as possible Trailer left tail lamp The left hand trailer tail lamp is faulty E Replace the bulb as soon as possible Trailer right tail lamp The right hand trailer tail lamp is faulty E Replace...

Page 243: ...failed E Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible Front left hand turn signal The front left turn signal is faulty E Replace the bulb as soon as possible e page 284 Front right turn s...

Page 244: ...ialist workshop as soon as possible Front left hand fog lamp The left front foglamp is faulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible Right foglamp The right front foglamp is fault...

Page 245: ...eft daytime driving lamp The left daytime driving light is faulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible Right dayt driving lamp The right daytime driving light is faulty E Visit...

Page 246: ...ulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop FL malfunc Work shop The front left SRS Supplemental Re straint System is faulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop FR malfunc Work shop The front rig...

Page 247: ...s with luxury multi function steering wheel 12 button Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution The boot lid is open E Close the boot lid Y GRisk of accident Vehicles with an anti...

Page 248: ...rvolt age The v warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect E Drive on carefully E Visit a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 249: ...If it is not damaged have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop 2 Brake wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit E Have the brake pads linings rep...

Page 250: ...Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme diately Clean the fuel filter E Visit a qualified specialist workshop D Coolant Stop vehicle Switch engine off The coolant is too hot E Stop the vehicle Pay...

Page 251: ...ss than 120 you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop E In doing so avoid heavy loads on the en gine e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go driving H Top up coo...

Page 252: ...the bulb as soon as possible Trailer brake lamp The trailer brake lamp is faulty E Replace the bulb as soon as possible Trailer left hand tail lamp The left hand trailer tail lamp is faulty E Replace...

Page 253: ...failed E Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible Front left hand turn signal The front left turn signal is faulty E Replace the bulb as soon as possible e page 284 Front right turn...

Page 254: ...a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible Right licence plate lamp The right licence plate lamp is faulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible Front left hand fog lam...

Page 255: ...page 284 Switch off lights You ve forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle E Turn the light switch to M Left daytime driving lamp The left daytime driving light is faulty E Visit a...

Page 256: ...radio waves E Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so E Locate the KEYLESS GO key or operate the vehicle using the key in the ignition lock Otherwise it will no longer be...

Page 257: ...at backrest e page 179 Rear right seat backr not locked The rear right seat backrest is not en gaged E Fully engage the rear seat backrest e page 179 Restraint system mal function Consult workshop The...

Page 258: ...al function Consult workshop The left windowbag is faulty E Visit a qualified specialist workshop Right windowbag mal function Consult workshop The right windowbag is faulty E Visit a qualified specia...

Page 259: ...em Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The warning lamp on the sports mode button of the ADVANCED AGILITY package with sports mode is lit If you select the comfort mode and the indicator la...

Page 260: ...he 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp on the centre console is lit GRisk of injury There is no child seat fitted to the front passenger seat The automatic child seat recognition on the front passenge...

Page 261: ...re is also a possibility of malfunctions in other sys tems such as Parktronic cruise control Distronic the navigation system and the au tomatic transmission The brake system continues to function norm...

Page 262: ...ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion GRisk of accident ESP or traction control has in tervened because at least one wheel has started to spin Cruise control is switched off E Only...

Page 263: ...ng There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently E Stop the vehicle as soon as possible Pay attention to the traf fic cond...

Page 264: ...workshop if the coolant needs topping up more often than usual D The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running You will also hear a warning tone If the coolant level is correct t...

Page 265: ...GRisk of injury The restraint systems are faulty The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten tionally or not at all in the event of an accident E Visit a qualified specialist works...

Page 266: ...njury Either the driver s or the front passenger s seat belt is not fas tened E Fasten your seat belt e page 94 The warning lamp goes out GRisk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat...

Page 267: ...one ceases GRisk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat and you are driving faster than 25 km h or have driven faster than 25 km h for a short time E Remove the objects from the front...

Page 268: ...Pull the door handle The KEYLESS GO key must be outside the vehicle The anti theft alarm system is deactivated or E Press the KEYLESS GO button on the dashboard The KEY LESS GO key must be in the vehi...

Page 269: ...as been damaged E Switch off the ignition immediately E Remove the ignition key E Do not restart the engine under any circumstances The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion E Consult a qua...

Page 270: ...opening mechanism is jammed E Release the fuel filler flap by hand e page 281 The fuel tank has been run com pletely dry on a vehicle with a diesel engine There is air in the fuel system E Refuel the...

Page 271: ...p is on and the fuel gauge shows 0 The fuel tank has been run dry E Refuel the vehicle E Bleed the fuel system e page 268 The engine will not start You cannot hear the starter motor operating The on b...

Page 272: ...198 If the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently E If the coolant temperature is less than 120 C you can...

Page 273: ...gear at R the transmis sion shifts into reverse gear E Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work shop immediately Parktronic Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions...

Page 274: ...f radio or ultrasound waves E Check Parktronic functions in a different location Headlamps and turn signals Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The headlamps and the turn sig nals i...

Page 275: ...e windscreen wipers fail com pletely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning E Select another wiper speed on the combination switch E Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist...

Page 276: ...is closed E Make sure that nobody becomes trapped The side window in the driver s door does not close fully when you pull the switch beyond the pressure point and then release it GRisk of injury You...

Page 277: ...nct click The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the mirror as usual e page 90 Key Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using th...

Page 278: ...he loss immediately to the vehicle insurers E If necessary have the manual locks changed too You have lost the emergency key element E Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers E If necessar...

Page 279: ...e KEYLESS GO key batteries and change them if nec essary e page 283 You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the KEYLESS GO key There is a fault with KEYLESS GO E Check the KEYLESS GO key batteries...

Page 280: ...rake when starting the engine E Depress the brake pedal and press the KEYLESS GO button on the selector lever The vehicle does not start using the KEYLESS GO key and the KEYLESS GO button on the se le...

Page 281: ...E Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice E Disconnect the battery e page 301 Locking unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle us ing the...

Page 282: ...still visible If necessary press down the locking knobs by hand on the front passenger door and the rear doors E Lock the vehicle from the outside on the driver s door with the emergency key element T...

Page 283: ...boot e page 309 1 Release cord E Pull release cord 1 E Open the fuel filler flap Releasing the parking lock manually vehicles with automatic transmis sion In the event of an electrical fault it is po...

Page 284: ...estraint cushion back wards by the lower part as far as it will go 2 E Push the head restraint cushion down into the guide as far as it will go 3 E Firmly press back the head restraint cushion until i...

Page 285: ...tteries from a quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre They will also change batteries for you and take back old batteries In many EU countries and some other countries retai...

Page 286: ...are very hot You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are chang ing them G Risk of injury Bi xenon bulbs carry a high voltage You could get an electric shock and be seriously or fa...

Page 287: ...ulbs I Only fit 12 V bulbs of the same type and of the correct wattage I Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent a short circuit I Only hold bulbs with a clean lint free cloth I Do not...

Page 288: ...headlamp Changing the front turn signal bulbs E Turn bulb holder 1 anti clockwise and remove it along with the bulb E Turn the bulb anti clockwise applying slight pressure and remove it from the bulb...

Page 289: ...with the bulb E Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder E Push the new bulb into the bulb holder E Insert the bulb holder into the head lamp and push it in E Put on the housing cover and turn it clockwis...

Page 290: ...so that retainer 2 is upright and mark 1 is at the top E Turn bulb holder 3 clockwise Replacing the bulbs in the main beam headlamps E Turn housing cover 4 anti clockwise 7 Bulb holder for main beam...

Page 291: ...the left or right hand stowage compartment in the boot 1 Retaining clips E Press retaining clips 1 together and remove the bulb holder with the bulb Right bulb holder left reversed image 1 Rear fogla...

Page 292: ...y from the windscreen Otherwise you could damage the bonnet Place wiper arms on the windscreen carefully if they do not have a wiper blade fitted They may otherwise damage the windscreen Removing E Tu...

Page 293: ...accident In the following situations your safety is at particular risk and TIREFIT is unable to pro vide breakdown assistance I if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre greater than 4 mm I if the w...

Page 294: ...ed as soon as possible with perchloro ethylene G Risk of injury Comply with the manufacturer s safety in structions shown on the sticker on the elec tric air pump i Your vehicle may have been equipped...

Page 295: ...ttle from the electric pump E Pump up the tyre again G Risk of accident If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not achieved after five minutes the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive any further Consult a qua...

Page 296: ...l note Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro fessionally e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre E Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four years at a qualified specialist work shop e g a Mercedes B...

Page 297: ...out the work required Mercedes Benz rec ommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particu lar work relevant to safety or on safety re lated systems must be carried out at...

Page 298: ...ving accordingly The Minispare collapsible emergency spare wheel must only be used as a tempo rary measure Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km h and do not deactivate ESP G Risk of accident Have...

Page 299: ...e vehicle E Secure the vehicle from rolling away using the wheel chock which is sup plied with the vehicle tool kit and other similar objects for example a large stone Securing a vehicle on level grou...

Page 300: ...he jacking points for the jacks are behind the wheel housings of the front wheels and in front of the wheel housings of the rear wheels arrows 1 Jacking point 2 Jack E Position jack 2 at jacking point...

Page 301: ...tighten the wheel bolts completely while the vehicle is still jacked up The ve hicle could topple off the jack E Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces E Place the Minispare emergency spare wh...

Page 302: ...accordingly and avoid sudden changes in direction and sud den acceleration as well as driving over ob stacles i e kerbs potholes and driving off road This is particularly the case when the vehicle is...

Page 303: ...oves an apron and face mask Immediately rinse acid splashes off with clean water Consult a doctor if necessary Wear eye protection Immediately rinse acid splashes off with clean water Consult a doctor...

Page 304: ...Always disconnect the battery in the se quence described below Never swap the termi nal clamps You may otherwise damage the ve hicle electronics E Depress the parking brake firmly and shift the selec...

Page 305: ...f it has been reconnected you must carry out the following tasks I Reset the sliding tilting sunroof e page 171 I Reset the panorama sliding tilting sunroof e page 176 I Reset the function for folding...

Page 306: ...The positive and negative contacts are lo cated on the front bulkhead on the right hand side of the vehicle 1 Positive terminal of donor battery 2 Cover 3 Positive contact on your vehicle 4 Negative c...

Page 307: ...utomatic transmission I If you are towing the vehicle over a considerable distance this may only be done with the rear axle raised I Before towing the vehicle make sure that the battery is connected a...

Page 308: ...hicle The engine must be switched off if the ve hicle is being towed with the front axle raised or if the parking brake is being tested on a dy namometer Intervention by ESP could other wise damage th...

Page 309: ...ehicles with manual transmission E Shift to neutral Vehicles with automatic transmission E Turn the key to position 2 in the igni tion lock E Move the selector lever to N Fuses Notes on changing fuses...

Page 310: ...ers E Remove the key from the ignition lock Fuse box in the dashboard 1 Cover 2 To remove the cover 3 To release the cover E To open open the driver s door E Pull out cover 1 slightly at the bottom 3...

Page 311: ...ber seal is lying correctly in the lid E Insert the lid into the retainer at the rear of the fuse box E Press lid down and secure with clamps 1 E Clip line 2 onto the cover E Close the bonnet e page 1...

Page 312: ...310 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

Page 313: ...z parts 313 Vehicle electronics 314 Vehicle identification plates 315 Engine 317 Performance 318 Tyres and wheels 319 Vehicle dimensions 324 Vehicle weights 325 Trailer tow hitch 326 Service products...

Page 314: ...es All data applies to the vehicle s standard equipment The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment You can obtain further information from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre You wi...

Page 315: ...that for which the vehicle s gener al operating permit was granted I other road users could be endangered I the emission or noise levels are ad versely affected The use of non approved parts could aff...

Page 316: ...os in the vehicle you must obtain formal approval Mercedes Benz approves the installation of two way radios if such equipment is in stalled professionally and a low reflection exterior aerial is used...

Page 317: ...U Directive 95 54 EC the Auto motive EMC Directive Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with ve hicle identification number VIN and paint code number The vehicle identification p...

Page 318: ...seat 1 Cover 2 Vehicle identification number VIN E Slide the front passenger seat to its rearmost position E Fold cover 1 upwards You will see vehicle identification num ber VIN 2 Engine number The e...

Page 319: ...4 6 6 Displacement 1 796 cm3 2 996 cm3 3 498 cm3 Maximum engine speed 6450 rpm 6 500 rpm 6 500 rpm C 220 CDI C 320 CDI Rated output 125 kW 170 bhp 165 kW 224 bhp At engine speed 3 800 rpm 3 800 rpm R...

Page 320: ...gear 138 km h 138 km h 113 km h 4th gear 192 km h 192 km h 161 km h 5th gear 235 km h 241 km h 203 km h 6th gear 229 km h 250 km h 229 km h Automatic transmission Maximum speed C 200 C 280 C 350 C 220...

Page 321: ...Mercedes Benz cannot accept any responsibility for damage which may occur Information about tyres can be ob tained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you fit tyres other than those tested and re...

Page 322: ...5 50 R16 92V 225 50 R16 92V Winter tyres 225 50 R16 92H M S 225 50 R16 92H M S Wheels 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 53 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 53 Both axles Summer tyres 225 45 R17 91W 225 45 R17 91W 225 45 R17 91W Winter...

Page 323: ...17 H2 ET 58 18 Snow chains not permitted AMG equipment All models Front axle Summer tyres 225 45 R 17 94Y XL Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 17 H2 ET 47 Rear axle19 Summer tyres 245 40 R 17 95Y XL Light all...

Page 324: ...ackage All models Front axle Summer tyres 225 45 R17 91W Summer tyres 225 45 R17 91W MOExtended Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 17 H2 ET 47 Rear axle Summer tyres 245 40 R17 91W20 Summer tyres 245 40 R17 91...

Page 325: ...les Winter tyres 225 45 R17 91H M S MOExtended Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 17 H2 ET 47 21 Snow chains not permitted Spare wheel Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT a Minispare emergency spare whee...

Page 326: ...350 C 220 CDI C 320 CDI Vehicle length ECE 4 581 mm 4 581 mm 4 581 mm 4 581 mm 4 581 mm Vehicle width 1 770 mm 1 770 mm 1 770 mm 1 770 mm 1 770 mm Vehicle height23 1 444 mm 1 444 mm 1 448 mm 1 444 mm...

Page 327: ...00 kg Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 1 975 kg 2040 kg 2095 kg 2070 kg 2 185 kg Maximum permissible front axle load 945 kg 985 kg 1 020 kg 995 kg 1 070 kg Maximum permissible rear axle load 1...

Page 328: ...ed systems must be carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the cooling system may be neces sary depending on the vehicle type If you have...

Page 329: ...damage caused by the use of non ap proved service products is not covered by the warranty You can recognise service products ap proved by Mercedes Benz by the MB Frei gabe XXX XX or MB Approval XXX XX...

Page 330: ...ions I At very low temperatures I In urban traffic I On short trips I When towing a trailer I In mountainous terrain The consumption figures were determined in accordance with EU Directive 80 1268 EEC...

Page 331: ...hicle s CO2 emis sions by driving carefully and having it serv iced regularly Fuel consumption in accordance with Directive 80 1268 EEC The information does not refer to a single vehicle but is to be...

Page 332: ...heet number applies to which engine C 200 C 280 C 350 MB sheet number 229 5 229 5 229 5 C 220 CDI C 320 CDI MB sheet number 228 51 229 31 229 51 228 51 229 31 229 51 Do not use lubricant additives sin...

Page 333: ...teed at high temperatures Select the SAE classification viscosity of the engine oil according to the time of year The following table shows you the viscosity classes to be used depending on the averag...

Page 334: ...If antifreeze corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration the boiling point of the coolant will be around 130 C The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concen tration in the cooling system...

Page 335: ...d that has been ap proved by Mercedes Benz and have this confirmed in the Service Booklet i There is usually a notice in the engine com partment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due W...

Page 336: ...are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner s Manual to the technical docu mentation team at the following address DaimlerChrysler AG HPC R822 D 70546 Stuttgar...

Page 337: ...2045840481Z102 2045840481Z102 Order no 6515 0621 02 Part no 204 584 04 81 Z102 Edition NA 2007 03 b EN Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...

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