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Summary of Contents for A 150

Page 1: ... taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way replaces the printed version which was delivered with your vehicle Internal use only Disclaimer The following version of the Owner s Manual describes all models series and special equipment of your vehic...

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Page 4: ...erefore reserves the right to introduce changes in design equipment and technical features at any time You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descrip tions in this Owner s Manual Please consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre if you have any questions The Owner s Manual Brief Instructions service booklet and supplements related to vehicle equipment belong with the vehicle...

Page 5: ...15 At a glance 19 Safety 35 Controls 59 Operation 167 Practical advice 199 Technical data 273 Contents 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 2 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 6: ...tting the airflow 139 Setting the air vents 137 Setting the temperature 136 Switching the residual heat func tion on off 142 Thermotronic 134 Air conditioning system see Air conditioning Antifreeze concentration 299 Anti lock braking system see ABS Anti theft alarm system see ATA Anti theft systems 57 Armrest Front seat adjusting 67 Rear seat adjusting 68 Removing fitting 148 Ashtray 162 ASSYST PL...

Page 7: ...ake system Display message 213 Bulbs Brake lamp 250 Cornering light 248 Dipped beam headlamps 247 Display messages 216 Licence plate lamp 250 Main beam headlamps 248 Overview 245 Parking lamp 248 Rear foglamp 250 Replacing 247 249 Reversing lamp 250 Side lamp 248 Tail lamp 250 Turn signal lamp 249 250 C Calling up a malfunction see Message memory menu Care 192 Automatic car wash 193 Exhaust tail p...

Page 8: ...09 Daytime driving lights see Constant headlamp mode Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board com puter 110 Interior lighting on board com puter 110 Diesel Low outside temperatures 170 Diesel engine Winter driving 170 Digital speedometer 103 Dipped beam headlamps Display message 216 Symmetrical 185 Display message 202 Service interval display 191 Display messages Symbol messages 212 Text mess...

Page 9: ...gine Display message 212 Running irregularly 234 Starting problems 233 Starting with ECO start stop function 89 Starting with the key 87 Switching off 91 Switching off using the ECO Start Stop function 91 Technical data 278 Engine diagnostics warning lamp 227 Engine electronics 275 Malfunction 233 Engine number 277 Engine oil 296 Capacities 174 Checking the oil level dipstick 174 Checking the oil ...

Page 10: ... 271 G Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 274 Glove compartment 160 Gross vehicle weight maximum permissible 287 288 H Handbrake Display message 214 Head thorax airbags 41 Headlamps Cleaning 194 Cleaning system 81 Misting up 237 Headlamps delayed switch off see Exterior lighting delayed switch off Head restraint Active head restraint 42 Adjusting front 64 65 Adjusting rear 66 Removing rear 66 Heating see...

Page 11: ...e Bulbs Lighting see Lights Lights Automatic headlamp mode 78 Constant headlamp mode 78 Cornering light function 81 Dipped beam headlamps 78 Display messages 216 Foglamps 79 Hazard warning lamps 80 Headlamp flasher 80 Headlamp range 80 Light switch 77 Main beam headlamps 80 Rear fog lamp 79 Switching off display message 218 Turn signals 79 LIM indicator lamp Cruise control 116 Variable Speedtronic...

Page 12: ...rest 69 Multi function display 97 100 Multi function steering wheel 98 Overview 30 N Navigation 105 Navigation menu on board com puter 105 see separate operating instructions O Odometer Total distance recorder 26 Trip meter 26 Oil Consumption 172 Topping up 174 Oil level Checking dipstick 174 Checking on board computer 173 On board computer 98 Audio menu 103 Convenience submenu 108 Display message...

Page 13: ...board computer 111 see separate operating instructions Range on board computer 113 Rear bench seat Folding forward 150 Rear compartment seat belt sta tus indicator 76 Rear foglamp Display message 218 Rear view mirror Adjusting 70 Anti dazzle manual 70 Anti dazzle mode automatic 70 Rear window Cleaning 194 Rear window heating 140 Malfunction indicator lamp 223 Rear window wiper 83 Replacing the wip...

Page 14: ... closing 84 resetting 85 Ski rack 144 Snow chains 182 Socket Cockpit 163 Luggage compartment 164 Spare wheel Fitting 259 Storage location 200 Technical data 285 Speed Technical data 280 Speed limiter Speedtronic 117 Speedometer Digital speedometer on board computer 103 Setting the unit on board com puter 108 Speedtronic 117 Display message 220 Permanent 120 Variable 118 SRS Supplemental Restraint ...

Page 15: ... 97 Outside temperature 98 Thermotronic Malfunction indicator lamp 222 Third brake lamp Display message 217 Through loading 147 Tightening torque 262 Time Setting on board computer 109 Setting the time on board com puter 109 TIREFIT kit Using 253 TopTether 49 Total distance recorder 26 100 Tow away protection 58 Towing 269 Towing eye Fitting 269 Removing 270 Tow starting 270 Trailer 7 pin connecto...

Page 16: ...276 Vehicle tool kit 200 Vehicle weights 286 W Warning and indicator lamp ABS yellow 224 LIM cruise control 116 LIM variable Speedtronic 118 Warning and indicator lamps ESP 56 226 Warning signal Audible 230 Warning triangle 200 Washer fluid Display message 221 Washer fluid reservoir 300 Filling capacity 300 Wearing seat belts 73 Wheel bolts Tightening torque 262 Wheel chock Use 201 Wheels General ...

Page 17: ...14 Winter tyres 181 Limiting the speed on board com puter 120 Index 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 14 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 18: ...driving style RDo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine RDo not warm up the engine with the vehi cle stationary RDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis tance from the vehicle in front RAvoid frequent sudden acceleration RChange gear in good time and use each gear only up to2 3 of its maximum engine speed RSwitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning used vehicles Mer...

Page 19: ...o the underbody tyres or wheels for example when bottoming out on rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at high speed could damage your vehicle As a result you could cause an accident This also applies to vehicles which are equipped with underbody protection For this reason drive slowly over obstacles avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough terrain and if necessary have your vehicle checked a...

Page 20: ...ensing regulations G Risk 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 unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so If you remove the warning stickers you or others could be injured by failing to recog nise certain dangers Introduction 169_A...

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Page 22: ...cluster 26 Multi function steering wheel 30 Centre console 31 Overhead control panel 33 Door control panel 34 At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 19 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 23: ...Exterior view 20 Exterior view At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 20 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 24: ... 142 Panorama louvred sliding sunroof 142 9 Windscreen wiper opera tion 83 Cleaning the wiper blades 194 Replacing the wiper blades 251 Function Page a Opening the bonnet 171 Engine oil 172 Coolant 175 b Front lights 245 c Fitting the front towing eye 268 d Tyres and wheels 176 Checking the tyre pressure 178 Flat tyre fitting the spare wheel 253 e Fitting the rear towing eye 268 f Rear lights 245 ...

Page 25: ...Cockpit 22 Cockpit Left hand drive vehicles At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 22 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 26: ...eering wheel 98 5 Instrument cluster 26 6 Horn 7 Parktronic warning dis play 121 8 Overhead control panel 33 Function Page 9 Opens the glove compart ment 160 a Centre console 31 b Ignition lock 62 c Adjusts the steering wheel 70 d Adjusts the headlamp range 80 e Light switch 77 f Door control panel 34 At a glance optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 23 ...

Page 27: ...Cockpit 24 Right hand drive vehicles At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 24 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 28: ...c 117 Function Page 5 Multi function steering wheel 98 6 Instrument cluster 26 7 Horn 8 Opens the bonnet 171 9 Door control panel 34 a Light switch 77 Function Page b Adjusts the headlamp range 80 c Ignition lock 62 d Adjusts the steering wheel 70 e Centre console 31 f Opens the glove compart ment 160 At a glance optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 25 ...

Page 29: ...strument cluster 26 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster kilometres At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 26 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 30: ...o the rear on the right g Fuel gauge h Main beam indicator lamp 80 j Dipped beam indicator lamp 78 k Seat belt warning lamp 228 l Clock 98 Speedtronic stored limit speed 117 Function Page m Depending on the setting in the on board computer 108 Outside temperature1 Digital speedometer n Rear window wiper switched on 83 o Multi function display lower section 100 p AUTOTRONIC drive pro gram display 9...

Page 31: ...Instrument cluster 28 Instrument cluster miles At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 28 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 32: ... beam indicator lamp 80 j Dipped beam indicator lamp 78 k Seat belt warning lamp 228 l Clock 98 Speedtronic stored limit speed 117 Function Page m Depending on the setting in the on board computer 108 Outside temperature2 Digital speedometer n Rear window wiper switched on 83 o Multi function display lower section 100 p AUTOTRONIC drive pro gram display 94 q AUTOTRONIC selector lever position disp...

Page 33: ...0 Audio 50 APS and COMAND APS in the Audio DVD menu selects a stored station an audio track or a video scene 103 In the Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or phone number 114 j k Press and hold Audio 20 only Audio 50 APS and COMAND APS In the Audio DVD menu selects the next previous station selects an audio track using rapid scrolling 103 In the Telephone menu starts rapi...

Page 34: ...9 Switches the rear window heating on off 140 5 Activates deactivates the seat heating for the right hand seat 69 6 Activates deactivates the ECO start stop function 127 7 Primes deactivates the interior motion sensor tow away protection 58 Function Page 8 Deactivates activates Parktronic 122 9 Activates deactivates the seat heating for the left hand seat 69 At a glance optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB ...

Page 35: ...ever 92 AUTOTRONIC selector lever 94 3 Selects the drive program 94 4 Parking brake 90 5 Adjusts the armrest and opens the stowage com partment 67 6 Opens the stowage com partment telephone com partment 160 7 Cup holder 144 At a glance optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 32 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 36: ...ing sunroof 142 4 X To switch the right hand reading lamp on off 82 5 Rear view mirror 70 6 X To switch the left hand reading lamp on off 82 7 ð To switch the front interior lighting on off 82 The arrangement of the controls may vary depending on the equipment in the vehicle At a glance optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 33 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_bu...

Page 37: ...84 5 5 door vehicle opens closes the rear side windows 84 6 5 door vehicle activates deactivates the override feature for the rear power side windows 54 7 k Unlocks the vehicle 61 8 j Locks the vehicle 61 Function Page 9 Opens the door 61 a Selects the left exte rior mirror 71 At a glance 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 34 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock p...

Page 38: ...35 Occupant safety 36 Driving safety systems 55 Anti theft systems 57 Safety 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 35 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 39: ...belt helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best position in relation to the airbag Rfor example in a head on collision the seat belt can more adequately prevent the occupant from being propelled towards the force of the impact and is thus better suited to prevent injury Therefore in accident situations where an airbag is deployed it only provides protec tion in addition to the seat belt if the...

Page 40: ... phys ical data such as duration direction and force of the vehicle deceleration or acceleration Based on the evaluation of this data and depending on the vehicle s rate of longitudi nal deceleration in a collision in the first stage the airbag control unit pre emptively triggers the belt tensioners The front airbags are only deployed if there is an even higher rate of vehicle deceleration in a lo...

Page 41: ...leration occurs as a result Belt tensioners belt force limiters The front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear are equipped with belt tensioners If the seat belt is also equipped with a belt force limiter the force exerted by the seat belt on the seat occupant is reduced Belt tensioners tighten the seat belts in an accident pulling them close against the body i Belt tensioners do not co...

Page 42: ...he front passenger seat as far back as possible especially if a child is secured in a child restraint system on the seat Rvehicle occupants in particular chil dren must not lean their head on the area of the window in which a sidebag or head thorax airbag is deployed RRearward facing child restraint systems must not be fitted to the front passenger seat unless the front passenger front air bag has...

Page 43: ...leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so You can also open the window to allow fresh air to enter the interior The powder does not constitute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle G Risk of injury The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has been deployed Do not touch them other wise you may burn yourself Have the airbags checked at a qualified speciali...

Page 44: ...airbags Otherwise a head thorax airbag cannot deploy cor rectly and would fail to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident Appropriate seat covers can be obtained from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre The purpose of head thorax airbag deploy ment is to enhance the level of protection for the head and thorax but not the arms of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on wh...

Page 45: ...be moved forwards This provides better head support G Risk of injury Do not secure any objects e g coat hang ers on the head restraint rods Otherwise the active head restraints may not function correctly and could fail to provide the inten ded protection in the event of an accident Children in the vehicle If a child is travelling in your vehicle secure the child using a child restraint system whic...

Page 46: ...omatic child seat recognition RIf you secure a forward facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat you must move the front passenger seat as far back as possible Rchildren must never travel sitting on the lap of another occupant Due to the forces occurring in the event of a sudden change of direction heavy braking or an accident it would not be possible to restrain the child The chil...

Page 47: ... system on a suitable rear seat Ralways move the front passenger seat to the rearmost position if you secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat The front passenger front airbag is not dis abled Ron vehicles without automatic child seat recognition in the front passenger seat Ron vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition on the front passenger seat ...

Page 48: ...he front passenger seat to its rear most position Rhave the automatic child seat recognition checked at a qualified specialist work shop To ensure that the automatic child seat rec ognition on the front passenger seat func tions correctly never place objects such as a cushion under the child restraint sys tem The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cush ion An in...

Page 49: ... to approx 9 months Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat as recommen ded3 Universal or as recommended Universal or as recommended Group 0 up to 13 kg up to approx 18 months Group I 9 to 18 kg between approx 8 months and 4 years Universal4 or as recommended Universal or as recommended Universal or as recommended Group II III 15 to 36 kg between approx 3 and 12 ...

Page 50: ... to approx 9 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS5 E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes BABY SAFE ISO FIX PLUS B6 6 86 8224 no6 Group 0 up to 13 kg up to approx 18 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS5 E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes BABY SAFE ISO FIX PLUS B6 6 86 8224 No6 5 Move the front passenger seat to the highest position 6 The child restraint system may only be fitted to the left hand and right ha...

Page 51: ... cannot perform its protective function if is not correctly fit ted to a suitable vehicle seat The child can not be restrained in the event of a sudden change of direction heavy braking or an accident This may lead to serious or even fatal injuries For this reason when fitting a child restraint system observe the man ufacturer s installation instructions and the correct use of the child restraint ...

Page 52: ...h ISOFIX and the front passenger seat It helps reduce the risk of injury even further Both TopTether anchorages are attached to the rear of the rear seat backrests 1 Head restraints 2 Rear seat backrests 3 Luggage compartment cover 4 TopTether anchorages 4 TopTether anchorage 5 TopTether hook 6 TopTether belt for the ISOFIX child restraint system X Move head restraint 1 upwards X Vehicles with a l...

Page 53: ...Mercedes Benz recommends the integrated child seat for children from approximately two to twelve years of age or with a body weight of 12 5 kg to 36 kg For children between approximately two and four years of age or weighing between approximately 12 5 kg and 22 kg you must also use a padded table which has been spe cially approved for the integrated child seat Y page 51 G Risk of injury To reduce ...

Page 54: ...lower lap section of the belt through hook 2 X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle X Make sure that the belt Ris routed as low as possible across the pelvic area in front of the hips Ris tightened across the lap by pulling upwards on the child s shoulder belt Ris tight and is routed across the middle of the child s shoulder Ris not twisted and does not pass across the child s neck or un...

Page 55: ...ave been subjected to a heavy load in an accident checked immediately along with their mountings at a qualified specialist workshop and replaced if necessary G Risk of injury To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury to the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident Robserve the following description when fitting the padded table Rdo not modify the padded ta...

Page 56: ...aking or abrupt change in direction and this could result in serious or even fatal injury to the child X Pull the belt smoothly from the inertia reel X Guide the lower section of the belt through hook 4 X Attach the lower and upper sections of the belt in left seat belt guide point 3 X Guide both sections of the belt to right seat belt guide point 3 and attach X Engage the seat belt tongue in the ...

Page 57: ...r others 1 To deactivate 2 To activate X To activate press latch 2 downwards X Make sure that the child proof locks are working properly X To deactivate press latch 1 upwards Child proof locks for the electric side win dows in the rear 5 door vehicle G Risk of accident and injury Activate the child proof locks for the rear doors and the override switch for the rear compartment side windows when ch...

Page 58: ...e condi tions ABS works on slippery surfaces even when you only brake gently G Risk of accident Do not depress the brake pedal several times in quick succession pumping Depress the brake firmly and evenly Pump ing the brake pedal reduces the braking effect 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 ...

Page 59: ...hicle during braking When ESP intervenes the v warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster G Risk of accident If the v warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes proceed as follows Ronly depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away Radapt your driving style to suit the pre vailing road and weather conditions The vehicle could otherwise go into a skid ESP cannot reduce...

Page 60: ...med and you open Ra door Ra door using the emergency key element Rthe tailgate Rthe bonnet The alarm is not switched off even if you close a door again 1 Indicator lamp X To prime lock the vehicle using the key Indicator lamp 1 flashes The alarm sys tem is primed after approximately 15 sec onds X To deactivate unlock the vehicle using the key Deactivating the alarm X Insert the key into the igniti...

Page 61: ...approxi mately 30 seconds Deactivating tow away protection and interior motion sensor To prevent a false alarm deactivate the tow away protection and the interior motion sen sor if your vehicle Ris being transported or towed Ris being loaded e g onto a ferry or car transporter Ris parked on a movable surface e g split level garages Ris locked while persons or animals remain inside Ris locked while...

Page 62: ...rs 83 Side windows 84 Driving and parking 87 Transmission 92 Instrument cluster 97 On board computer 98 Driving systems 115 Air conditioning 129 Roof 142 Loading and stowing 144 Features 162 Controls 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 59 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 63: ...e unlocked the vehicle it will automatically relock after approximately 40 seconds Individual settings You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked This could be useful if you frequently travel on your own X To change the setting press the k and j buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the batte...

Page 64: ... vehicle from the inside This feature may be useful if for example you wish to unlock the passenger door from the inside or lock the vehicle before you pull away G Risk of accident Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could open a door from the inside even if it is locked and thereby endanger themselves and others X To lock press button 1 X To unlock press button 2 Tailgate G Ris...

Page 65: ... the tailgate down using recess 1 X Push the tailgate closed from the outside X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the button on the key Key positions To remove the key Power supply for some consumers such as the windscreen wipers Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position To start the engine i Even if the key is not for the vehicle in question it will still turn in the ignition lo...

Page 66: ...ou adjust the seat Observe the notes concerning the airbag system Secure children as recommended see Children in the vehicle section When you move the seats make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats Otherwise you could damage the seats and the objects i The front seats are fitted with active head restraints Y page 42 For this reason it is not possible to remove the he...

Page 67: ...ad at about eye level You could seriously injure your neck if your head is not correctly sup ported by the head restraint in the event of an accident Never travel without a cor rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint 1 Release catch X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch 1 in direc tion of arrow and push the head restraint down to the desire...

Page 68: ...on of arrow 4 Backrest angle X Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow 2 Head restraint height G Risk of injury Make sure that the central area of the head restraint supports the back of your head at about eye level You could seriously injure your neck if your head is not correctly sup ported by the head restraint in the event of an accident Never travel without a cor rectly ad...

Page 69: ...aint up to the desired height X To lower press release catch 1 and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position Adjusting the angle of the outer head restraints X Pull the bottom of the head restraint for wards or push it backwards Fitting and removing the rear compart ment head restraints G Risk of injury Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restra...

Page 70: ...s G Risk of injury There is a risk of entrapment when you move the armrest i There is a small stowage compartment underneath the armrest at the rear This becomes accessible after you have moved the armrest forwards 1 Armrest Moving the armrest X Slide armrest 1 into the desired position Folding the front seat backrests for wards EASY ENTRY feature 3 door vehicle 1 Seat release i For easier access ...

Page 71: ...s a cup holder in the armrest Y page 144 The armrest can be removed Y page 147 1 Armrest Do not sit or lean on the armrest when it is folded down as you could otherwise dam age it X To fold the armrest down up swing arm rest 1 all the way down or all the way up Only fold the armrest up once you have closed the cup holder Lumbar support The lumbar support for the front seats can be adjusted to prov...

Page 72: ...lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected 1 Seat heating i The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1 X Make sure that the key is in positi...

Page 73: ...ely Ryou can see all the displays in the instru ment cluster clearly 1 Release lever 2 Height adjustment 3 Fore and aft adjustment X Pull handle 1 out completely The steering column is unlocked X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position X Push handle 1 in completely until you hear it engage The steering wheel is locked in position Mirrors Rear view mirror X Adjust the rear view mirror by ...

Page 74: ... accident e g when changing lane For this reason make sure of the actual distance from the vehicle driving behind by glancing over your shoulder The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision At low outside temperatures the exterior mir rors are heated automatically Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 Adjustment button 2 Right hand exterior mirror 3 Left hand exterior mirror X Make sure...

Page 75: ...rrors when locking function in the on board computer Y page 111 X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock X Briefly press button 1 Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically If the Fold in mirrors when locking function is activated in the on board computer Y page 111 Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the out side RThe ex...

Page 76: ... vehicle occu pants could be injured ROnly one person should use each seat belt at any one time Children must never travel sitting on the lap of other occu pants It would not be possible to restrain the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident This could result in severe or even fatal inju ries to the child and other occupants RPersons less than 1 50 m tall cannot ...

Page 77: ... Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle 3 door vehicle 1 Belt sash guide 2 Belt tongue 3 Buckle 4 Release button 5 Swivelling belt guide 5 door vehicle 1 Belt sash guide 2 Belt tongue 3 Buckle 4 Release button Routing the belt X ...

Page 78: ...ssenger have fastened their seat belts For certain countries only regardless of whether the driver or the front passenger already have their seat belt fastened the seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine has been started It then goes out when the driver and front passenger have already fastened their seat belts i Further information about the seat belt warning lamp Y page...

Page 79: ...t belts is only available for certain countries Correct driver s seat position 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat belt 3 Seat G Risk of accident Only adjust the driver s seat when the vehi cle is stationary You will otherwise be dis tracted from the road and traffic conditions and you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the seat moving This could cause an accident G Risk of accident Only adjust ...

Page 80: ...age 73 It should Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your shoulder Rrouted in your pelvic area across the hip joints Lights Light switch For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime In some coun tries daytime operation of headlamps varies due to legal and voluntary requirements In these countries the consta...

Page 81: ...uter Y page 109 X To switch on turn the light switch to M or U The dipped beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running i When you turn the light switch to any position other than M or U the cor responding light goes on Automatic headlamp mode G Risk of accident When the light switch is set to U the lights are not switched on automatically in foggy conditions This could endanger you an...

Page 82: ...ht switch lights up X To switch on the rear foglamp turn the light switch to B or C X On vehicles with front foglamps pull the light switch out to the second detent On vehicles without front foglamps pull the light switch out to the detent The yellow indicator lamp next to the light switch lights up X To switch off the front foglamps rear foglamp push in the light switch to the stop The correspond...

Page 83: ...ake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt from a speed of more than 70 km h X To switch on press button 1 All turn signals flash If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch Y page 79 only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash X To switch off press button 1 Adjusting the headlamp range halo gen headlamps The headlamp range control allows you ...

Page 84: ...ned If you are driving at speeds above 40 km h the cornering light function is deac tivated Activating X Start the engine X Switch on the dipped beam headlamps X Switch off the foglamps X Switch on the turn signal The cornering lamp on the same side as the turn signal comes on even if you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction after indicating or X Turn the steering wheel in the desired...

Page 85: ...hand reading lamp on off 5 ð To switch the front interior lighting on off Rear compartment overhead control panel 1 To switch the reading lamp off 2 To switch the reading lamp on Automatic interior lighting control X To switch on vehicles with a rocker switch set the rocker switch to centre position 2 X To switch on vehicles with buttons press the button X To switch off vehicles with a rocker swit...

Page 86: ...tion switch 1 To switch on the windscreen wipers 2 Single wipe to wipe the windscreen using washer fluid Settings 0 Windscreen wipers off I Intermittent wipe II Continuous wipe slow III Continuous wipe fast Vehicles with a rain sensor If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry weather conditions the windscreen wipers may be activated inadvertently This could then damage the windscreen wiper blades or ...

Page 87: ...switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window G Risk of injury Children may injure themselves if they operate the side windows Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle even if you are only leaving it for a short time G Risk of injury Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restra...

Page 88: ...ncreased force and with out the anti entrapment feature G Risk of injury Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti entrapment fea ture could lead to serious or even fatal injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows If a side window blocks during closing and reopens slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull on the corresponding swi...

Page 89: ...the k button X Keep the k button pressed until the side windows are in the desired position The panorama louvred sliding sunroof stops in the ventilation position X To open the panorama louvred sliding sunroof press and hold the k button again until the panorama louvred sliding sunroof has reached the desired position Convenience closing When you lock the vehicle you can simulta neously Rclose the...

Page 90: ...the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration You may then no longer be able to brake change gear or accelerate as intended 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 exhaust fumes consti tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss of consciousness or even death Do n...

Page 91: ...OTRONIC You can also use the touch start function To do this turn the key to position 3 and release it immediately The engine then starts automatically X To start a petrol engine turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock Y page 62 and release it as soon as the engine is run ning X To start a diesel engine turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 62 The q preglow indicator lamp ...

Page 92: ...eels when pulling away on slippery roads You could otherwise damage the drive train i The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away The locking knobs in the doors drop down You can open the doors from the inside at any time You can also deactivate the automatic lock ing feature Y page 111 Manual transmission X Depress the brake pedal X Depress the clutch pedal X Shift to either first or re...

Page 93: ...TRONIC the selec tor lever is in the N position Rthe vehicle is secured with the parking brake RESP is malfunctioning Parking G Risk of accident Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is stationary as you can not steer the vehicle with the key removed Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could release the parking brake This could lead to a serious or fatal acc...

Page 94: ...e ignition lock and remove it The immobiliser is activated Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC X Move the selector lever to P X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 62 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobiliser is activated Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function The ECO start stop function automatically switches off the engine as soon as you stop the vehicle e g at traffic lights X Brake th...

Page 95: ...and cause an accident Manual transmission 5 speed manual transmission Vehicles without ECO Start Stop Function 5 speed manual transmission Vehicles with ECO Start Stop Function Neutral Nwith ECO Start Stop Func tion activated The transmission must be in neutral N for the engine to switch off when X the engine is running below a certain speed X the brake pedal is depressed X the clutch pedal is not...

Page 96: ...n the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly Engaging reverse gear Only engage reverse gear when the vehi cle is stationary otherwise the transmis sion could be damaged X Pull the gear lever up move it to the left and then back Gearshift indicator BlueEFFI CIENCY vehicles i Observing the gearshift indicator in the instrument cluster s multi function display w...

Page 97: ... dis play You can influence the AUTOTRONIC trans mission ratio when the selector lever is in position D by changing gear yourself see One touch gearshifting Y page 95 Selector lever positions ì Park position Prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped Only move the selector lever to P when the vehicle is stationary The key can only be removed when the selector lever is in position P If the...

Page 98: ...ift up briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D The transmission shifts up to the next gear depending on the gear currently selected i If the upper engine speed limit for the gear currently engaged is reached and you con tinue to accelerate AUTOTRONIC shifts up automatically X To select the ideal gear press and hold the selector lever to the left towards D The transmission will shif...

Page 99: ...wheels are less likely to spin Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how AUTO TRONIC shifts gear Rlittle throttle early upshifts Rmore throttle late upshifts Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Ease off the accelerator pedal...

Page 100: ...nt to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Activating the multi function display X Switch on the ignition The multi function display is also activated when you Rswitch on the lights Rpress reset button 1 Ropen the driver s door Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting X Brighter or dimmer briefly turn reset but ton 1 clockwise or anti clockwis...

Page 101: ...on bridges even if tem peratures are just above freezing point The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style You should therefore always adapt your driving style and speed to suit the weather conditions Changes in the outside temperature are dis played after a short delay On board computer Points to remember The on board computer is activated as soon as you turn the key to positio...

Page 102: ...udio DVD menu selects the next previ ous station or selects an audio track using rapid scrolling In the Telephone menu starts rapid scrolling through the phone book 5 è ÿ Selects a menu scrolls back and forth Several functions are combined thematically in the menus In the Audio DVD menu you will find func tions used to operate the radio or CD player for instance The functions can be used either to...

Page 103: ...on display Values settings and display messages are shown in the multi function display 1 Display area for menus or submenus 2 Status bar with outside temperature or speed Y page 108 Controls 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 100 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 104: ...On board computer 101 Menus and submenus Controls 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 101 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 105: ... menus The terms themselves are not always displayed in the multi function display For the Audio 5 the on board computer dis plays the Audio and Telephone menus in English The language for these menus is not dependent on the language selected for the multi function display Audio 20 Audio 50 APS and COMAND APS Depending on the audio system fitted the Audio Navigation and Telephone menus are slightl...

Page 106: ...Y page 101 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel Selecting a radio station You can only store new stations using the audio system or COMAND APS see sepa rate operating instructions X Switch on the audio system or COMAND APS and select Radio see separate oper ating instructions X Use the è or button to select the Audio DVD menu Audio 5 X Press the j or k button to select the desired...

Page 107: ...layer see separate operating instruc tions X Press the è or button to select the Audio menu X Press the j or k button to select a CD track CD player display example 1 Function the CD number is also shown with a CD changer 2 Current track Operating the audio player or audio media Audio 20 Audio 50 APS or COMAND APS Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played depending on the equip ...

Page 108: ...ructions X Use the è or button to select the Audio DVD menu X Press the j or k button to select a scene DVD changer display example 1 Current DVD for DVD changer 2 Current scene Navigation menu In the Navigation menu the navigation instructions from the navigation system appear in the multi function display i Please refer to the menu overview Y page 101 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ...

Page 109: ...s are rectified these display messages will be erased Displaying messages Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Press the è or button repeatedly until either the original menu or the Mes sage memory menu appears When there are display messages 2 mes sages appears in the multi function dis play for example X Use the j or k button to scroll through the display messages Settings men...

Page 110: ...on to select submenus A list of submenus is displayed The list contains more submenus than can be dis played at the same time X Press the æ or ç button to select a submenu The selected submenu is highlighted X Press the j button to select a function within the submenu X Press the æ or ç button to change the setting The changed setting is stored X Press the è or ÿ button to select a different displ...

Page 111: ...Press the j button to select Display unit Speed odom X Press æ or ç to select km kilome tres or miles as the unit of measurement for distance X Press the j è or ÿ button to select a different display Selecting the language X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j button to select submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the j button to ...

Page 112: ...s the æ or ç button to select the Time Date submenu Setting the time X Press the j button to select Time Hours or Time Minutes X Press the æ or ç button to set a value Setting the date X Press the j button to select Date Set day or Date Set month or Date Set year X Press the æ or ç button to set the date X Press the j è or ÿ button to select a different display Setting constant headlamp mode day t...

Page 113: ...emains on for another 15 seconds after clos ing the doors when it is dark If the engine is switched off and then none of the doors are opened or if an open door is not closed the exterior lighting goes out after 60 seconds If you have activated the delayed switch off function and switched off the engine the fol lowing remain lit Rthe side lamps Rthe licence plate lighting Rthe front foglamps X Pre...

Page 114: ...locking feature When you activate the Automatic door locking function your vehicle will be cen trally locked above a speed of approx 15 km h i For more information on the automatic door locking feature see Y page 61 X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j button to select submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Vehicle submenu X Press the j button to select Autom...

Page 115: ...er to the start of the journey X Press è or to select After start 1 Distance 2 Time 3 Average speed 4 Average fuel consumption The trip computer is automatically reset From start when Rthe ignition is switched off for more than 4 hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9999 kilometres have been exceeded Trip computer from reset The values refer to the last reset of the func tion X Press è or to selec...

Page 116: ...operate a mobile phone while the vehicle is in motion only operate it when road and traffic conditions permit You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions cause an accident and injure yourself and others i Please refer to the menu overview Y page 101 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Switch on the mobile phone and audio equipment or COMAND APS see sepa rate o...

Page 117: ... Press the j or k button to select the desired name To scroll rapidly press and hold the j or k button for longer than 1 second X Press the s button to start dialling The Connecting call message appears in the multi function display The number dialled is stored in the redial memory The multi function display shows the dial led telephone number If the name is stored in the phone book it is shown in...

Page 118: ...e and can lead to the brakes failing completely G Risk of accident Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid Use cruise control only if road and traffic con ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 30 km h G Risk o...

Page 119: ... Cruise control is activated The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill and downhill gradients The stored speed is resumed when the gradient levels out Vehicles with manual transmission When selecting another gear press the accelerator pedal slightly to increase the smoothness of the gear change When you depress the cl...

Page 120: ...p Cruise control is automatically deactivated if for example Raquaplaning is detected Ryou press the clutch pedal for more than four seconds on vehicles with a manual transmission Ryou move the selector lever to N while driv ing in vehicles with AUTOTRONIC i The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine Speedtronic Speedtronic is used to make sure that you do not exceed a stored ...

Page 121: ...t stored speed or to make fine adjustments in 1 km h incre ments 4 To store the current or lower speed roun ded down to the nearest ten 5 To switch between cruise control and var iable Speedtronic 6 Deactivating variable Speedtronic Selecting variable Speedtronic X Check whether LIM indicator lamp 2 is on If it is on variable Speedtronic is already selected If it is not press the cruise control le...

Page 122: ...ntrol lever up 1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a lower speed or X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is set Press the cruise control lever up 1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a lower speed Making fine adjustments in 1 km hincrements X For a higher speed briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you 3 or X Keep the cruise control lever pulled towards you 3 until ...

Page 123: ...ent display press the j è or ÿ button Parktronic G Risk of accident Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles It is not a substitute for atten tive driving You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring You could otherwise endan ger yourself and others G Risk of injury Make sure that no persons o...

Page 124: ...u could damage the vehicle or the objects Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash a lorry s compressed air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic to malfunction Minimum distance Centre Approximately 20 cm Corners Approximately 20 cm If there is an obstacle within this range all warning displays light up and a tone sounds If the distance falls below the minimum clear ance it ma...

Page 125: ...on the vehicle s distance to the obstacle RFront area following the sixth segment you will hear an intermittent warning tone after the seventh segment you will hear a continuous warning tone for a maximum of two seconds You have reached the mini mum distance RRear area from the sixth segment onwards you will hear an intermittent warning tone At the seventh segment you will hear a continuous warnin...

Page 126: ... the park ing space Active parking assist does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention If you rely solely on Active parking assist you could cause an accident and injure yourself and others You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring G Risk of accident Objects located above the height range o...

Page 127: ...s it may also lead you across or onto the kerb If necessary you should abort the parking procedure with Active parking assist RYou can also engage forward gear prema turely The vehicle redirects and does not drive as far into the parking space Should a gear be changed too early to achieve a sensible parking position the parking pro cedure will be aborted When unavoidable you should drive over obst...

Page 128: ...TOTRONIC move the selector lever to position R On the multi function display the message Park Assist Activate Check vehi cle surroundings Yes No appears X To cancel the procedure press the k button on the multi function steering wheel or pull away or X To park using active parking assist press the j button on the multi function steering wheel On the multi function display the message Park Assist a...

Page 129: ...ve Please shift into reverse gear appears in the multi function display Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC the message Park Assist active Please shift to R appears in the multi function display X Further gear changes may be necessary As soon as the parking procedure is com plete the message Parking assistance finished Please take over appears Active parking assist is now deactivated Parktronic is still avai...

Page 130: ... automatic engine switch off The ECO start stop function automatically switches off the engine if all of the following conditions are met Ryou have shifted to neutral Rthe clutch pedal is not depressed Rthe brake pedal is depressed Rthe vehicle speed is very low Rthe engine has reached its operating tem perature Rthe indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit green Rthe bonnet is closed Rthe outside ...

Page 131: ...f the ECO start stop function is deactivated The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehicle stops i The next time that the engine is started using the key the ECO start stop function is automatically reactivated Controls 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 128 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 132: ...he air conditioning combines a heating and ventilation system with a cooling system The Thermotronic automatic air conditioning system combines an automatic heating and ventilation system with a cooling system You can control the air conditioning separately for the driver s and front passenger sides 16 Only in certain countries Controls optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T...

Page 133: ...r temperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter filters out most par ticles of dust and completely filters out pol len A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior For this reason you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter which is specified in the Service Booklet As it depends on environmental conditions e g heavy air pollutio...

Page 134: ...tes air recirculation mode Function 3 Sets the airflow Switches the air conditioning on off P Demists the windscreen 4 1 Switches the rear window heating on off Function 5 Sets the air distribution P Demists the windscreen Controls 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 131 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 135: ... function until the windscreen is clear again ROnly use the air recirculation mode briefly e g when there are unpleasant outside odours or when in a tunnel Oth erwise the windows could mist up due to a lack of fresh air in air recirculation mode Air conditioning system Controls optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 132 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pd...

Page 136: ...ecommendations on optimum air conditioning RActivate the air conditioning by turning control knob 3 clockwise to the desired position except position 0 RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the demisting function until the windscreen is clear again ROnly use the air recirculation mode briefly e g when there are unpleasant outside odours or when in a tunnel Oth erwise the windows could mist up due t...

Page 137: ...tioning on off 6 Increases the temperature right 7 1 Switches the rear window heating on off Function 8 T Switches the residual heat function on off 9 Sets the air distribution a œ Switches cooling with air dehumidification on off b Reduces the temperature right Controls optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 134 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf prefl...

Page 138: ...ply and air circulation are also switched off Only select this setting briefly otherwise the windows may mist up i Activate the air conditioning primarily using the U button Heatmatic air conditioning system X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To activate turn thumbwheel 3 clock wise to the desired position apart from the 0 position Y page 131 Y page 132 X To deactivate turn thumbw...

Page 139: ...the air conditioning auto matically Only Thermotronic features the control air conditioning automatically function In automatic mode the set temperature is maintained automatically at a constant level The system automatically regulates the tem perature of the dispensed air the airflow and the air distribution The automatic air conditioning will achieve optimal operation if cooling with air dehu mi...

Page 140: ...hicle interior Rnever cover the vents or air inlet and outlet grilles in the vehicle interior i Position the sliders for the centre air vents in the central detent position for vir tually draught free ventilation Setting the centre air vents 1 Centre air vent left 2 Centre air vent right 3 Thumbwheel for centre air vent right 4 Thumbwheel for centre air vent left X To open close turn thumbwheels 3...

Page 141: ... turn thumbwheel 3 to the left or right Setting the air distribution Heatmatic air conditioning system X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Turn thumbwheel 5 to the corresponding symbol Y page 131 Y page 132 The thumbwheel can also be turned to the area between two symbols Thermotronic X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Turn thumbwheel 9 to the corresponding symbol ...

Page 142: ... Y page 132 X To deactivate turn thumbwheels 1 3 and 5 to the desired position apart from the P position Y page 131 Y page 132 Thermotronic X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button comes on The system automatically switches to the following functions Rcooling with air dehumidification on Rhigh airflow Rhigh temperature Rair d...

Page 143: ... a symbol i You should only select this setting until the windscreen is clear again Switching the rear window heating on off G Risk of accident Clear all windows of ice or snow before set ting off Impaired visibility could otherwise endanger you and others i The rear window heating has a high cur rent draw You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear as it only switches off au...

Page 144: ...ng feature G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped between the side window and the door frame as the side windows are opened and closed Do not place objects or lean against the side windows when they are being opened or closed You or the objects could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the window moves If there is a risk of entrap ment pr...

Page 145: ...utton lights up X To deactivate press the T button The indicator lamp in the T button goes out i The residual heat automatically switches off after around 30minutes or if Rthe ignition is switched on Rthe battery voltage drops Roof Panorama roof G Risk of injury The glass in the panorama sunroof could break in an accident If you are not wearing a seat belt there is a risk that you could be thrown ...

Page 146: ... hold The panorama louvred sliding sunroof stops in the ventilation position Opening X Press the switch in the direction of arrow 1 and hold The panorama louvred sliding sunroof stops in the ventilation position X Press the switch in the direction of arrow 1 again and hold until the desired position has been reached Closing X Press the switch in the direction of arrow 2 and hold until the desired ...

Page 147: ...he cup holder slides out automatically Do not fold the armrest up unless the cup holder is closed Otherwise the cup holder could be damaged Roof rack system and ski rack G Risk of accident An incorrectly secured roof rack ski rack or load could work loose from the vehicle and thereby cause an accident Follow the roof rack ski rack manufacturers installa tion instructions and special instructions f...

Page 148: ...t of sharp braking a sudden change in direction or an accident This also applies to seats which have been removed You will find further information in the Securing a load section Even if you follow all the loading guidelines the load will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident G Risk of poisoning Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is running Otherwise you could be poisoned b...

Page 149: ...g luggage compartment floor is 100 kg Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag ing the luggage compartment floor If nec essary place a solid board under the load Please note that the load on the luggage compartment floor will be increased when the load is lashed down Securing a load Lashing eyelets G Risk of injury Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly Otherwise vehicle occupants could ...

Page 150: ...is will reduce the risk of lacerations and prevent the load restraints from wearing Observe the following notes RThe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the door trim RLong loads must only be placed low down and towards the front of the front passenger footwell Load restraints must not be fastened to the front right hand mounting cup Other wise the contact switch for the front passenger...

Page 151: ...tment 3 Locking mechanism X Slide locking mechanism 3 in the direc tion of the arrow X Swing cover 2 to the side Cover 2 is held open by a magnet Closing the through loading facility X Swing back cover 2 in the luggage com partment until it engages X Fold the armrest up fully if necessary Removing the armrest 1 Armrest X Fold down armrest 1 2 Release Controls 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10...

Page 152: ...red by the armrest being thrown around in the event of sharp braking a sud den change in direction or an accident Nobody should travel in the vehicle sitting in the centre position in the rear compart ment if the armrest has been removed Do not close the armrest unless it has been locked in position otherwise the arm rest mechanism could be damaged EASY VARIO system On 3 door vehicle variants the ...

Page 153: ... seats must be as far forwards as possible Rthe seat cushions must be folded forward or removed Folding the rear bench seat forwards 1 Belt retainer X Insert the seat belt into belt retainer 1 3 door vehicles 1 Seat cushion release handle X Pull seat cushion release handle 1 The seat cushion is unlocked X Fold the right hand or left hand seat cush ion forward 5 door vehicles 1 Seat cushion X Fold ...

Page 154: ...s X Adjust the head restraints if necessary X Move the front seats to the desired posi tions If red lock verification indicator 4 is visible this means the backrest is not engaged G Risk of injury Make sure that the backrest is correctly locked in position The red lock verification indicators on the left and right sides should no longer be visible If they are visible the backrests are not locked i...

Page 155: ...l You can stow a seat cushion under the var iable luggage compartment floor Vehicles with emergency spare wheel loud speaker system or sound system You cannot stow any seat cushions under the variable luggage compartment floor Fitting rear seat cushions X Fold hinge 4 upwards if necessary Only then can the seat cushion be slid in X Slide the seat cushion onto the fixtures until it engages i For ea...

Page 156: ... holder 2 on the vehicle floor X Pull holder 3 upwards and hold it securely 4 Backrest release handle 5 Backrest X Pull left hand or right hand release handle 4 on backrest 5 Corresponding backrest 5 is unlocked X Fold backrest 5 forwards past the vertical to an angle of approximately 20 X Hold backrest 5 with your free hand and lift the backrest by pulling lever 3 i For greater convenience there ...

Page 157: ...ible If they are visible the backrests are not locked in position Occupants could then be injured in the event of an accident e g by objects being thrown forwards from the luggage com partment X Fold back the seat cushion Stowage well under the luggage com partment floor The maximum load capacity of the stowage well under the luggage compartment floor is 25 kg G Risk of injury You should always cl...

Page 158: ...age compartment floor downwards G Risk of injury The luggage compartment floor must be locked correctly when items are carried in it Otherwise you and other vehicle occu pants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking a sudden change in direction or an accident Adjusting the height of the luggage compartment floor The stowage well under the luggage c...

Page 159: ...r seat To avoid damage the head restraint must be pushed in fully before the front passenger seat is removed 1 Connector 2 Lever Do not operate the lever until you have pulled out the connector The use of force when opening will cause damage to mechanical and electronic components X Move the front passenger seat to its rear most position X Disconnect connector 1 A signal sounds The lock for lever ...

Page 160: ...ting the front passenger seat G Risk of injury The mounting cups must be free from dirt and other items in order for the front passenger seat to engage securely You must connect up the connector so that the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident If it is not connected and the engine is run ning the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp flashes and the 1 warning lamp lights up ...

Page 161: ...front passenger seat Folding the front passenger seat back rest forward 1 Release handle X Push the backrest back slightly X Pull the release handle 1 and swing the backrest fully onto the seat cushion until it engages Folding back the front passenger seat backrest X Push the backrest down slightly and pull release handle 1 X Swing the backrest back until it engages Bag hook There is a bag hook in...

Page 162: ... X Press the handle on the right underside in the direction of the arrow 2 X Remove luggage compartment cover 1 Fitting the luggage compartment cover X Align luggage compartment cover 1 in the hole on the left hand side when viewed in the direction of travel X Press the handle in the opposite direction to the arrow X Allow luggage compartment cover 1 to engage in the appropriate recess Stowage com...

Page 163: ...le s equipment you will find installed in the glove compart ment either a CD holder an AUX IN con nection or a Media Interface which is a universal interface for portable audio equipment e g for an iPod or USB device i Glove compartment ventilation the glove compartment is ventilated by an adjustable vent Y page 137 Stowage compartment in the front centre console If your vehicle is not equipped wi...

Page 164: ... G Risk of injury There is the risk of entrapment when sliding the armrest forwards or backwards X To open slide the armrest forwards Stowage compartment in the rear com partment 1 Stowage compartment X To open pull out the top of stowage com partment 1 by the edge of the handle Stowage compartments in the luggage compartment G Risk of injury The stowage boxes can store up to 1 5 kg The objects in...

Page 165: ...ors in the sun visors covered while driving Otherwise you could be daz zled impairing your view of traffic condi tions As a result you could cause an acci dent 1 Mirror light 2 Retainer 3 Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket 4 Vanity mirror 5 Mirror cover Mirror in the sun visor Mirror light 1 only comes on if the sun visor is clipped into retainer 2 and mirror cover 5 has been folded up Glare...

Page 166: ...ht burn yourself Make sure that children travelling in the vehicle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it 1 Cover 2 Cigarette lighter X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Slide cover 1 forwards X Press in cigarette lighter 2 Cigarette lighter 2 will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot 12 V socket The...

Page 167: ...o your health and the health of others Using an exterior aerial takes into account current scientific discussions relating to the possible health risk posed by electromagnetic fields To ensure optimum reception quality for mobile phones in the vehicle and to minimise mutual influences between the vehicle elec tronics and mobile phones Mercedes Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial...

Page 168: ...ock first remove the mobile phone from the bracket Otherwise the call will be terminated Floormat on the driver s side G Risk of accident Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used and that the floormats 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 a...

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Page 170: ...ent 171 Tyres and wheels 176 Winter driving 181 Driving tips 183 Driving abroad 185 Trailer towing 186 Service 191 Care 192 Operation 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 167 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 171: ...e your health if your skin comes into direct contact with fuel or if you inhale fuel vapours G Risk of fire Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Never mix diesel with petrol This causes damage to the fuel system and engine and could result in the vehicle catch ing fire Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol ...

Page 172: ...nly when the recommended fuel is not available you may also use regular unleaded petrol 91 RON 82 5 MON This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel con sumption Avoid driving at full throttle In some countries the available petrol qual ity may not be adequate and could cause coking around the inlet valve In such cases and in consultation with a Mercedes Benz Service Centre the petrol may ...

Page 173: ...ow ambient temperatures To prevent operating problems diesel fuel with improved cold flow qualities is available during the winter months Your vehicle must be refuelled with this winter diesel at temper atures of 5 C or below You can use this winter diesel at tempera tures down to about 20 C without problems If only summer diesel fuel or less cold resist ant winter diesel fuel e g in Mediterranean...

Page 174: ...t socket when Rthe engine is running Rthe engine is being started Rthe ignition is switched on and the engine is being cranked by hand Vehicles with a diesel engine The electronic injection control uses high voltage Therefore never touch fuel injec tion system components when Rthe engine is running Rthe engine is being started Rthe ignition is switched on X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are...

Page 175: ...t 4 down and press it into bracket 5 until it engages X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a height of approximately 20 cm X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop erly i If the bonnet can be raised slightly it is not properly engaged Open it again and close it with a little more force Engine oil Depending on driving style the vehicle con sumes a maximum of 0 8 l oil per 1 000 km The oil consum...

Page 176: ...y If the engine is at normal operating tempera ture and there is too much oil you will see the following message Eng oil level Reduce oil level X Have excess oil siphoned off There is a risk of damage to the engine or the catalytic converter if there is excess oil in the engine If the Switch ignition on to check engine oil level message appears X Turn the key to position 2 Y page 62 in the ignitio...

Page 177: ...is correct if the level is between minimum mark 3 and maximum mark 2 X Top up the oil if necessary Topping up the engine oil Example vehicles with a petrol diesel engine 1 Cap X Unscrew cap 1 and remove it X Top up with the required amount of oil Y page 296 i The difference in quantity between the minimum mark and the maximum mark is approximately 1 2 litres On the A 160 CDI it is approximately 1 ...

Page 178: ...ection of travel 1 Cap 2 Coolant expansion tank 3 Marker bar X Slowly turn cap 1 half a turn anti clock wise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap 1 further anti clockwise and remove it There is sufficient coolant in expansion tank 2 if the coolant is level with marker bar 3 in the filler neck when cold or approximately 1 5 cm higher when hot X Top up the coolant if necessary X Replace cap...

Page 179: ...ly be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz If you use other tyres and wheels Mercedes Benz cannot accept any respon sibility for damage that may result from this Further information about tyres wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you use tyres other than those tested and recommended for Mercedes Benz vehi cles ch...

Page 180: ... of the tyre surface RAll wheels must have a valve cap to protect the valve against dirt and moisture RRegularly check the pressure of all your tyres including the spare tyre particularly prior to long trips and correct the pressure as necessary Y page 178 Notes on driving RWhile driving pay attention to vibrations noises and unusual handling characteris tics e g pulling to one side This may indi ...

Page 181: ...tread on a tyre may not wear evenly Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire width of all tyres If necessary turn the steering wheel so that you can see the tyre tread more eas ily Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident due to the reduced grip of the tyres on the road Tyre pressures i You will find a table of ty...

Page 182: ...given for higher loads These are permissible and will not adversely affect the running of the vehicle H Environmental note Check the tyre pressure regularly at least every 14 days Tyre pressure loss warning system While the vehicle is in motion the tyre pres sure loss warning system monitors the set tyre pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels This enables the system to detect significan...

Page 183: ...et the correct tyre pressure If an incorrect tyre pressure is set these incorrect values will be monitored A tyre with insufficient pressure results in vehicle instability when driving thus increasing the risk of an accident X Make sure that the key is in position 2 Y page 62 in the ignition lock You will see the following message on the standard screen of the multi function dis play Y page 100 X ...

Page 184: ...d that the vehicle has the same size front and rear tyres Do not reverse the direction of tyre rotation Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is changed Check the tyre pressure and if necessary restart the tyre pressure loss warning system Winter driving Points to remember Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop e g at a...

Page 185: ...about the use of snow chain compatible AMG winter tyres is applicable for AMG tyres Use of snow chains is only permissible with these tyres If you intend to fit snow chains please bear the following points in mind Rsnow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel tyre combinations Rsnow chains must not be fitted to emer gency spare wheels e g on a Minispare emergency spare wheel RFit snow chains only in ...

Page 186: ...ially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer you must shift to a lower gear in good time or on vehicles with AUTOTRONIC select shift range 1 2 or 3 i This also applies if you have activated cruise control or Speedtronic This will use the braking effect of the engine so less braking will be required to maintain the speed This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from o...

Page 187: ...a trip and immediately after commencing a new trip so that salt residues are removed from the brake disc New brake pads linings For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only have brake pads linings fitted to your vehicle which have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles or which correspond to an equivalent quality standard Brake pads linings which have not been approved for Mercedes...

Page 188: ...ymmetrical dipped beam If your journey takes you to countries where vehicles are driven on sides of the road oppo site to the country in which the vehicle is reg istered your headlamps must be switched to symmetrical dipped beam or be partially masked Oncoming traffic will be dazzled less X Vehicles with halogen headlamps mask the headlamps with special masking tape i You can obtain this masking t...

Page 189: ... compartment Y page 161 X Open the stowage compartment on the right hand side of the luggage compart ment X Fold the trim downwards Vehicles without ECO start stop function 1 Ball coupling 2 Retainer strap X Undo retainer strap 2 X Remove ball coupling 1 from the ball cou pling recess Vehicles with ECO start stop function the attachable ball coupling is in the ball cou pling recess in the stowage ...

Page 190: ...n it clockwise until it engages The green area on the ball coupling is aligned with the red mark on the hand wheel X Insert the ball coupling in the direction of the arrow into ball coupling recess 3 until it engages Handwheel 4 turns so that green mark 5 on the handwheel is aligned with green area 6 on the ball coupling 1 Key 2 Protective cap 5 Green mark on the handwheel 6 Green area on the ball...

Page 191: ...ler G Risk of accident When reversing the vehicle towards the trailer make sure there is nobody between the trailer and the vehicle Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly the trailer could become detached Make sure that the following values are not exceeded Rthe permissible trailer drawbar nose weight Rthe permissible trailer load...

Page 192: ... and gradi ent climbing capability Rhas an increased braking distance Ris affected more by strong crosswinds Rdemands more sensitive steering Rconsumes more fuel On long and steep downhill gradients you must select a lower gear in good time or in vehicles with AUTOTRONIC select shift range 1 2 or 3 i This also applies if you have activated cruise control or Speedtronic This will use the braking ef...

Page 193: ...til it engages Storing the ball coupling X Store the ball coupling with the key inser ted in the ball coupling recess X Vehicle without ECO start stop func tion Secure the ball coupling in place using the retainer strap G Risk of accident Never transport an unsecured ball coupling in the interior of the vehicle Otherwise vehicle occupants could be injured by the ball coupling being thrown if you R...

Page 194: ... Make the cover engage X If you are using an adapter cable secure the cable to the trailer with cable ties Make sure that there is sufficient cable play so that the cable cannot become detached when cornering Service ASSYST PLUS service interval display The ASSYST PLUS service indicator informs you of the next service due date The multi function display shows the service due date Service A due in ...

Page 195: ...l X Switch on the ignition X Press the è or ÿ button to select the standard display Y page 103 X Press the j or k button to select the service information The multi function display shows the 9 symbol and the service due date Care Notes on care Regular and proper care maintains the value of your vehicle i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products Scratches corrosive deposits areas affecte...

Page 196: ...ty pre wash it before cleaning it in an automatic car wash Make sure that the automatic car wash is suitable for the size of the vehicle Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is washed There is otherwise a risk of dam age to the exterior mirrors Make sure that the side windows are com pletely closed that the ventilation heater blower is fully turned off and that the wind screen wiper swi...

Page 197: ...n as this will result in damage to the surface coating leading to wiper noise Cleaning the windows Do not use dry cloths abrasive products solvents or cleaning agents containing sol vents to clean the inside of the windows Clean the insides of the windows with a damp cloth or commercially available glass cleaner Avoid touching the inside of the rear windscreen and the side windows with hard object...

Page 198: ...d For leather care use leather care foam A 001 986 59 71 10 You can purchase this from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre RClean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid RClean fabric covers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution contain ing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid When cleaning take care not to rub too vigorou...

Page 199: ...left hand side of the front bumper X Clean sensors 1 in the bumper with water car shampoo and a soft cloth Do not use dry coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub You will otherwise scratch or damage the sensors If you intend to use a high pressure cleaner or a steam cleaner to clean the sensors observe the instructions issued by the equipment manufacturer concerning the distance to be maintained be...

Page 200: ...ng properly Observe the note on care provided by the trailer manufacturer i Maintenance of the ball coupling and trailer coupling can also be performed by any Mercedes Benz Service Centre H Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi ronmentally responsible manner Operation 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 197 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buc...

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Page 202: ...1 Changing the batteries 244 Changing the bulbs 245 Replacing the wiper blades 251 Flat tyre 253 Battery 263 Jump starting 266 Towing and tow starting 268 Fuses 271 Practical advice 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 199 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 203: ...nd folding wheel chock 5 TIREFIT kit First aid kit i Check the expiry date on the first aid kit regularly and replace the contents if nec essary Removing the first aid kit X Remove the retaining cross X Remove first aid kit 1 Warning triangle X Fold the stowage space cover down Y page 161 X Release the Velcro fastening X Remove warning triangle 3 Setting up the warning triangle 1 Retainer 2 Side r...

Page 204: ...e and checked every one or two years Otherwise it may fail in an emer gency Observe the legal requirements in all coun tries concerned The fire extinguisher is located underneath the front of the driver s seat 1 Tab 2 Fire extinguisher X Pull tab 1 upwards X Remove fire extinguisher 2 Spare wheel Minispare emer gency spare wheel X Open the luggage compartment floor Y page 155 Vehicles with ECO sta...

Page 205: ...ps display messages or system failures The vehicle s handling character istics may be affected Adjust your driving style and speed accordingly Immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary special ist 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...

Page 206: ...igned to do Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular all work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Practical advi...

Page 207: ...mplete The following systems are also unavaila ble RBAS Brake Assist Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL Rhill start assist Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Carefully drive a short lightly curving stretch of road at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears ABS and ESP are available again...

Page 208: ...ering assistant STEER CONTROL Rhill start assist Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 202 Practical advice 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 0...

Page 209: ...so unavaila ble RBAS Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL Rhill start assist Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately Practical advice 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 206 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchb...

Page 210: ...AS Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL Rhill start assist Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Carefully drive a short lightly curving stretch of road at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears ESP is available again Practical advice 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52...

Page 211: ...stant STEER CONTROL Rhill start assist Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 202 Practical advice 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Se...

Page 212: ...splay additionally shows an F in the position display Safe operation of AUTOTRONIC can no longer be fully guaranteed X Stop in accordance with traffic conditions X Move the selector lever to P X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine X Move the selector lever to position D or R X Drive on carefully X Have the transmission checked imm...

Page 213: ...the multi function steering wheel is not touched while steering interven tion is active The vehicle started to skid and ESP inter vened X Use the Active Park Assist system later Park Assist inoperative You have just performed a large number of turning or parking manoeuvres Active Park Assist will become available again after approximately 10 minutes X Stop in accordance with traffic conditions X S...

Page 214: ...t Y page 179 Run Flat Indi cator inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Check tyres Then restart Run Flat Indicator A tyre pressure loss warning system dis play message appeared X Correct the tyre pressure on all tyres Y page 178 X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system Y page 179 Run Flat Indi cator inoperative The tyre pressure ...

Page 215: ...carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution G Risk of injury If the symbol appears in the multi function display a seat belt buckle has been released on a rear seat during the journey X Ask occupants in the rear to fasten their seat belts Further information on the statusindicator for the rear seat belts Y page 76 1 The tailgate is o...

Page 216: ... electronics X Stop immediately and safely when traffic con ditions permit and switch off the engine X Check the poly V belt X If the poly V belt is torn do not continue driving Consult a qualified specialist work shop X If the poly V belt is not damaged have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified spe cialist workshop The on board voltage is too high X Have the alternator checked at a qual...

Page 217: ... water in the fuel filter The water must be drained off27 X Visit a qualified specialist workshop D Coolant Stop car turn eng off The coolant is too hot X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked e g by slush X Restart the engine only when the display mes sage disap...

Page 218: ...rving the warning notes before doing so Y page 175 X If the coolant needstopping up more often than usual have the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop 3 Power steer mal function Consult workshop G Risk of accident There is no power assistance for the steer ing You will need to use more force to steer The steering assistant STEER CONTROL is also deactivated X Check whet...

Page 219: ...hop AUTO lights inop erative The light sensor is faulty The constant headlamp mode daytime driving lights is switched on X Switch the lights to manual control in the on board computer Y page 109 X Switch the lights on and off using the light switch Trailer turn sig nal left or Trailer turn sig nal right The left hand or right hand trailer turn sig nal lamp is faulty X Change the bulb Trailer tail ...

Page 220: ... signal front left or Turn signal front right The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 245 Brake tail lamp left or Brake tail lamp right Vehicles with light and visibility pack age the left hand or right hand brake lamp is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 245 3rd brake lamp Vehicles with the lights and visibility pack age the third brake lamp is faulty ...

Page 221: ...hed on press the light switch in to the stop Foglamp left or Foglamp right Vehicles with the lights and visibility pack age the left hand or right hand fog lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Left hand Tail lamp rear foglamp or Right hand Tail lamp rear foglamp Vehicles with lights and visibility pack age the tail lamp or the rear foglamp is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 245 P...

Page 222: ...too low There is a risk of engine damage X Stop in accordance with traffic conditions X Switch off the engine X Check the oil level Y page 173 X If necessary top up the motor oil N Eng oil level Check level Vehicles with a petrol engine the oil level is too low X Check the oil level Y page 173 X If necessary top up the motor oil X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs topping u...

Page 223: ...n the ignition lock X Use the correct key I Remove key The key is in the ignition lock X Remove the key I Replace key The key needs to be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Ñ SPEEDTRONIC inop erative Speedtronic and cruise control are faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank X Refuel at the nearest filling station 4 Reserve ...

Page 224: ...OMAND APS see separate operat ing instructions t No telephone Your mobile phone is not inserted in the bracket X Insert the mobile phone into the bracket Y page 164 W Top up washer fluid Vehicles with bi xenon headlamps The washer fluid level in the washer fluid res ervoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the windscreen washer fluid Y page 175 Practical advice optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdom...

Page 225: ...t a qualified specialist workshop Warning and indicator lamps in switches and buttons Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions One or all of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing The seat heating has switched itself off automatically The on board voltage is too low because too many consumers are switched on X Switch off consumers that are not required e g readin...

Page 226: ...at The front passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as desired G Risk of injury There is no child seat fitted to the front passenger seat The auto matic child seat recognition is malfunctioning X Remove electronic equipment from the front passenger seat for example Rnotebook Rmobile phone Rcards with transponders e g ski passes or access passes If the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp is s...

Page 227: ...ou brake hard If the ABS control unit is faulty other systems may also not be available e g Parktronic sys tem the navigation system or the Autotronic X Drive on carefully X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 202 X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The yellow ABS warning lamp comes on while the engine is running G Risk of accident The on board voltage is too l...

Page 228: ... appears in the multi function display G Risk of accident ESP is unavailable due to a mal function The following systems have also been deactivated RBAS Rthe steering assistant STEER CONTROL Rhill start assist Rthe tyre pressure loss warning system The braking system remains available with full brake boosting effect but without the above func tions X Observe the additional messages in the multi fu...

Page 229: ... or belt tensioners may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an accident not be trig gered at all X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately 1 The red SRS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running In addition the indicator lamp 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF flashes in the centre con sole and a warning tone sounds The connector on the removable front passenger seat is det...

Page 230: ...ning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning Vehicles with a diesel engine the fuel tank has been run dry X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling Emergency running mode is cancelled The vehicle need not be checked The yellow engine diagnos tics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning There may be a fault for example Rin the engine management Rin the ignition system ...

Page 231: ...Y page 73 The warning tone ceases The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts as soon as the driver s door or the front passenger door is closed G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 73 The warning lamp goes out G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the f...

Page 232: ...ceases G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat and you are driv ing faster than 25 km h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them safely The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning ceases The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The fuel level has fall...

Page 233: ...for the display message Y page 202 You are driving with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake The light is switched on when you leave the vehicle X Turn the light switch to M or U or X If the rear foglamp is switched on press the light switch in to the stop G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 73 Practical ad...

Page 234: ...fuel tank has been damaged The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion X Switch off the ignition immediately X Remove the ignition key Do not restart the engine under any circumstances The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion X Consult a qualified specialist workshop You are unable to determine the extent of the damage X Consult a qualified specialist workshop You cannot detec...

Page 235: ...chanism is jam med X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel tank in a diesel engine vehicle has been run completely dry and the engine will not start There is air in the fuel system X Refuel the vehicle X Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds key in posi tion 2 Y page 62 in the ignition lock X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs smoothly The fue...

Page 236: ... not start You can hear the starter motor operating The reserve fuel warning lamp is on and the fuel gauge shows 0 The fuel tank has been run dry X Refuel the vehicle X Bleed the fuel system Y page 232 The engine will not start You can not hear the starter motor oper ating The on board voltage is too low because the starter battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 266 If t...

Page 237: ...oolant level is too low The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi ciently X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to cool down X Check the coolant level Y page 175 Observe the warning notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary If the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no lo...

Page 238: ...orking The transmission no longer changes gear The transmission is in emergency mode X Stop the vehicle X Move the selector lever to position P X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine X Move the selector lever to position D or R X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately Practical advice optional ...

Page 239: ...kshop Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds The Parktronic sensors are dirty or there is interference X Clean the Parktronic sensors Y page 196 X Switch the ignition back on Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds The problem may be cau...

Page 240: ...ted solutions The windscreen wipers are jam med Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windscreen wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons you should remove the key from the ignition lock X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail com pletely G Risk of accident The windscreen wiper drive is malf...

Page 241: ...apment feature Y page 85 Mirrors Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions An exterior mirror has been pushed out of position Vehicles with exterior mirrors that cannot be folded in out electri cally X Move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors X Press the mirror folding button Y page 71 repeatedly until you hear a d...

Page 242: ...e battery charge indicator lamp of the key does not go on during the test The key batteries are discharged X Change the batteries Y page 244 You have lost a key X Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the manual locks changed too You have lost the emergency key element X Report the loss immediately to the ...

Page 243: ... used to tow a trailer as safe operation is not guaranteed X Have the entire trailer tow hitch checked at a qualified specialist workshop Parking up the vehicle Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The vehicle is to be left parked up for longer than six weeks Damage resulting from non use may occur if the vehicle is parked up for long periods X Visit a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 244: ...sing and removing the emergency key element X Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove emergency key element 2 from the key Unlocking the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen trally with the key X Remove the emergency key element from the key Y page 241 To unlock X Insert the emergency key element into the lock of the driver s door as far as it...

Page 245: ... Open the driver s door and the tailgate X Press the locking button on the driver s door Y page 61 The locking knob in the front passenger door moves down X Press down the locking knob manually if necessary X Close the driver s door from the outside X Press down the locking knob in the driver s door by reaching through the open tailgate i Make sure that you have the key with you and have not left ...

Page 246: ... the arrow and simultaneously move the selec tor lever out of position P X Remove implement 1 The selector lever can now be moved freely until it is returned to position P Vehicles with the ELEGANCE design trim level or with the optional front compartment armrest Releasing the parking lock manually 1 Screwdriver or similar implement 2 Release pin G Risk of injury Release pin 2 can become very hot ...

Page 247: ...arge indicator lamp lights up briefly Changing the batteries You require two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries X Remove the emergency key element from the key Y page 241 1 Emergency key element 2 To release the battery tray 3 To pull out the battery tray 4 Battery tray X Using emergency key element 1 press the grey release catch in the opening in the direction of arrow 2 Battery tray 4 is released X Pull...

Page 248: ...t You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are chang ing them G Risk of injury Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage You could get an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured if you touch the electric contacts on xenon bulbs Therefore never remove the cover from xenon bulbs Do not change xenon bulbs yourself but have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop wh...

Page 249: ...glamp tail lamp RTurn signal lamp rear RLicence plate lamp Observe the following points RUse only the bulb types specified here RTo prevent a short circuit switch off the lights before changing a bulb ROnly hold bulbs with a clean lint free cloth RDo not work with wet or greasy fingers RIf the new bulb still does not light up con sult a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Cen...

Page 250: ...he front left hand head lamp X To remove turn retaining screw 1 anti clockwise X Remove washer fluid reservoir 2 from bracket 3 X Put washer fluid reservoir 2 to one side and leave the lines and hoses connected Make sure that no washer fluid escapes X To fit guide the lower retaining lug into the rubber grommet on the longitudinal mem ber and fit washer fluid reservoir 2 into bracket 3 X Turn reta...

Page 251: ...e bulb X Insert the new bulb so that it is flush X Turn housing cover clockwise X Main beam headlamps attach connec tor to the bulb X Align the bottom of housing cover and fold it upwards until it engages Replacing the bulb in the side lamp parking lamp halogen headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the cover in the front wheel arch Y page 247 X Open the bonnet X Remove the washer fluid reservoi...

Page 252: ...r bulbs Opening and closing the side trim pan els You must open the side trim panel in the lug gage compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps Left hand side trim panel Right hand side trim panel Opening X Turn release catch 1 90 in the direction of the arrow and remove side trim panel 2 X Left side remove the compressor X Right side remove the stowage compart ment Closing X Lef...

Page 253: ... X Insert the corresponding new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise X Attach the bulb holder and press firmly The retaining lugs on the bulb holder engages audibly X Close the side trim panel Y page 249 Changing the bulbs in the licence plate lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the tailgate X Using a screwdriver loosen both sides of licence plate lamp 1 in the direction of the arrow X...

Page 254: ...ove the key from the ignition lock X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind screen X Press both release clips 2 X Fold wiper blade 1 in the direction of arrow 3 away from wiper arm 4 X Remove wiper blade 1 in the direction of the arrow 5 Fitting X Position the new wiper blade 1 with recess 6 on lug 5 X Fold wiper blade 1 in the direction of arrow 3 onto the wiper arm until retaining clips 2 engage ...

Page 255: ...les setting regularly If they have moved you can readjust them yourself G Risk of injury The wiper arms could start moving and cause an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers switched on Remove the key from the ignition lock before adjusting the spraying nozzles Do not use any tools e g a needle to adjust the spraying nozzles There is other wise a risk of damaging the spraying noz zles X Swivel...

Page 256: ...m the ignition lock X Get out of the vehicle X Close the driver s door X Place the warning triangle Y page 200 at a suitable distance Observe legal require ments Using the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small punctures particularly those in the tyre tread You can use TIREFIT in outdoor temperatures down to 20 C G Risk of accident In the following situations your safety is at parti...

Page 257: ...EFIT is swallowed immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly with water and drink plenty of water RDo not induce vomiting Consult a doctor immediately RDo not inhale TIREFIT fumes i If TIREFIT leaks out allow it to dry It can then be removed like a layer of film If you get TIREFIT on your clothing have it cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro ethylene G Risk of injury Comply with the manufac...

Page 258: ...not switch off the electric pump dur ing this phase X Let the electric pump run for five minutes The tyre should then have a pressure of at least 1 8 bar Do not operate the electric air pump for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break Otherwise it may overheat The air pump can be operated again once it has cooled down If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not reached after five minutes X Switch ...

Page 259: ...fety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop X If the tyre pressure is still at least 1 3 bar correct it see fuel filler flap for values To increase the tyre pressure switch on the electric air pump To reduce the tyre pressure open pres sure release screw a on pressure gauge b X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the tyre changed there X Have the TIR...

Page 260: ...verheat The air pump can be operated again once it has cooled down If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not reached after five minutes X Switch off and disconnect the electric air pump and drive the vehicle forwards or backwards approximately 10 m This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly X Remove TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1 from the electric pump X Pump up the tyre again G Risk of accident If a pressur...

Page 261: ... still at least 1 3 bar correct it see fuel filler flap for values To increase the tyre pressure switch on the electric air pump To reduce the tyre pressure press yellow pressure release button 9 next to pres sure gauge a X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the tyre changed there X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop e g at a Mercedes Benz Serv...

Page 262: ...articular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop Preparing the vehicle X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 253 X If a trailer is coupled uncouple it X Place the wheels in the straight ahead posi tion X Take the Minispare emergency spare wheel or the spare wheel out of the stow age well under the luggage compartment floor X...

Page 263: ...ported by the jack If you do not raise the vehicle as described it could slip off the jack e g if the engine is started or a door or the tailgate is opened or closed and you could be seriously injured G Risk of accident If you fail to position the jack correctly the vehicle may Rslip off the jack Rinjure you or others Rbe damaged Thus it is important to make sure that the jack is positioned correc...

Page 264: ...ecessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this purpose In particular work rel evant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G Risk of accident Only use wheel bolts that have been designed for the wheel and the vehicle For safety ...

Page 265: ...he vehicle It is 50 km if the vehicle is partially laden and 30 km if fully laden The maximum range that can be driven in emergency operation is measured from the point at which the pressure loss warning message appears in the multi function dis play You must not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h G Risk of accident The handling characteristics of your vehicle deteriorate in run flat mode for examp...

Page 266: ...y for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period To prevent damage from corrosion only replace the battery with one that has a central ventilation cover Consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long period of time G Risk of injury Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling batter ies Risk of explo...

Page 267: ...als RNever touch the battery first To dis charge a possible electrostatic charge step out of the vehicle first and touch the bodywork RDo not wipe the battery using a cloth The battery could be destroyed as a result of electrostatic charge or due to flying sparks Switch off the engine and remove the key before disconnecting or removing the ter minal clamps from the battery You may otherwise destro...

Page 268: ...Remove the cover from the positive termi nal clamp X Remove the positive terminal clamp from the battery X Disconnect the breather hose Removing the battery X Disconnect the battery Y page 265 X Loosen the bolt which holds the battery in place X Remove the battery Charging and fitting the battery G Risk of injury Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area As the battery is being charged gas...

Page 269: ... fitted on the side i If the battery power supply has been inter rupted e g if it has been reconnected you must carry out the following tasks Rset the time Y page 109 Rreset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in out automatically by folding the mirrors out once Y page 72 Rreset the side windows Y page 85 Jump starting If your vehicle s battery is discharged the engine can be jump starte...

Page 270: ...of donor battery 4 Negative terminal on your vehicle X Open the battery cover Y page 264 X Connect positive terminal 2 on your vehi cle to positive terminal 1 of the donor bat tery using the jump lead beginning with your own battery X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Connect negative terminal3 of the donor battery to negative terminal 4 of your vehicle s battery u...

Page 271: ...e vehicle for a maximum of 50 km A towing speed of 50 km h must not be exceeded With towing distances over 50 km the entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and transported Only secure the tow cable or towing bar to the towing eyes You may otherwise damage the vehicle RVehicles with AUTOTRONIC must not be tow started RIf the engine does not start try jump start ing it Y page 266 RIf it is not possibl...

Page 272: ... vehicle tool kit Y page 200 X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the towing eye and tighten it Towing the vehicle You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of 50 km A towing speed of 50 km h must not be exceeded With towing distances over 50 km the entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and transported The engine must be switched off key in ignition lock...

Page 273: ...heel wrench from the vehicle tool kit Y page 200 X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the towing eye and turn it anti clockwise X Unscrew the towing eye X Replace the cover and press it until it engages X Return the towing eye and the wheel wrench to the vehicle tool kit Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes or trailer coupling can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans porter if ...

Page 274: ...lows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe cialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged The fuses are located in the main fuse box in the front passenger footwell Fuse allocation chart The fuse al...

Page 275: ...Fuses 272 1 Fuse allocation chart 2 Main fuse box Practical advice 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 272 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 276: ...tification plates 276 Engine 278 Performance 280 Tyres and wheels 282 Vehicle dimensions 286 Vehicle weights 286 Trailer coupling 290 Service products and capacities 292 Technical data 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 273 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 277: ...ate the vehicle s general operating permit This is the case if Rthey cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle s general operating permit was granted Rother road users could be endangered Rthe emission or noise levels are adversely affected The use of non approved parts could affect your vehicle s operating safety Therefore Mercedes Benz recommends genuine Mercedes Benz pa...

Page 278: ... wish to install two way radios in the vehicle you must obtain formal approval Mercedes Benz approves the installation of two way radios if such equipment is installed professionally and a low reflection exterior aerial is used The transmission output of the two way radio must not exceed the maximum transmission outputs listed G Risk of accident Two way radios may interfere with the vehi cle elect...

Page 279: ...EU Directive 95 54 EC Automotive EMC directive Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN and paint code number The vehicle identification plate is located at the bottom of the door frame on the front passenger side 1 Vehicle identification plate X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate 1 Vehicle identification plate...

Page 280: ...e compartment below the windscreen frame 1 Vehicle identification number VIN X Open the bonnet Y page 171 You will see vehicle identification number VIN 1 Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block crankcase More information can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Technical data 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 277 Z Dateina...

Page 281: ... Displacement 1 498 cm3 1 699 cm3 2 034 cm3 2 034 cm3 Maximum engine speed 6 300 rpm 6 300 rpm 6 300 rpm 6 000 rpm A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Rated output 60 kW 82 bhp 80 kW 109 bhp 103 kW 140 bhp At engine speed 4 200 rpm 4 200 rpm 4 200 rpm Rated torque 180 Nm 200 Nm 34 250 Nm 300 Nm 280 Nm 34 At engine speed 1 400 2 600 rpm 1 600 2 600 rpm 1 600 3 000 rpm Number of cylinders 4 4 4 34 Vehicle...

Page 282: ...CDI Displacement 1 991 cm3 1 991 cm3 1 991 cm3 Maximum engine speed 4 800 rpm 4 800 rpm 4 800 rpm Technical data 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 279 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 283: ...ion A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Maximum speed 170 km h 186 km h 201 km h AUTOTRONIC A 150 A 170 A 200 A 200 TURBO Maximum speed 170 km h 183 km h 195 km h 220 km h AUTOTRONIC A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Maximum speed 165 km h 181 km h 196 km h Technical data optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 280 Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 284: ...9 8 seconds AUTOTRONIC 13 5 seconds 11 5 seconds 9 9 seconds A 200 TURBO A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Manual transmission 7 5 seconds 15 seconds 10 8 seconds 9 5 seconds AUTOTRONIC 7 3 seconds 15 3 seconds 11 1 seconds 9 6 seconds Technical data optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 281 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 285: ...not feature run flat properties e g winter tyres i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you fit tyres other than those tested and recommended by Mercedes Benz charac teristics such as handling noise levels and fuel consumption etc may be adversely affected In addition when driving with a load tyre dimensional variations could caus...

Page 286: ... 87H 195 55 R16 87V Winter tyres 195 55 R16 87T M S 195 55 R16 87T M S 195 55 R16 87T M S Wheels 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 17 Both axles Summer tyres36 37 215 45 R17 87V 215 45 R17 87V 215 45 R17 87V Wheels 7J x 17 H2 ET 54 7J x 17 H2 ET 54 7J x 17 H2 ET 54 36 Snow chains only permitted as a starting off aid 37 Only with sports suspension Technical data 169_AKB 2 4 en GB w...

Page 287: ...MOExtended Light alloy wheels43 7J x 17 H2 ET 54 38 Use of snow chains not permitted 39 Only with sports suspension 40 Only with sports suspension 41 Tyres with run flat characteristics only available in conjunction with tyre pressure loss warning system and tyre pressure monitor 42 Not available from the factory You can obtain further information from a specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Ser...

Page 288: ... 200 CDI A 200 TURBO 15 Remove the spare wheel Summer tyres 185 65 R15 88T Steel spare wheel 6J x 15 H2 ET 44 16 Remove the spare wheel Summer tyres 195 55 R16 87H 195 55 R16 87V Steel spare wheel 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 16 Minispare emergency spare wheel 45 Tyres T 125 90 R16 98M T 125 90 R16 98M T 125 90 R16 98M Tyre pressure 4 2 bar 4 2 bar 4 2 bar Wheels 3 5B x 16 H2 ET 32 3 5B x 16 ...

Page 289: ... mm 3 883 mm 3 883 mm 3 883 mm Vehicle width including exte rior mirrors 2 040 mm 2 040 mm 2 040 mm 2 040 mm Vehicle height 1 595 mm 1 593 mm 1 593 mm 1 595 mm Wheelbase 2 568 mm 2 568 mm 2 568 mm 2 568 mm Vehicle weights The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids fuel tank 90 full Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload ...

Page 290: ...kg 1 740 kg 1 770 kg 1 770 kg 1 765 kg Maximum per missible front axle load 5 door vehi cle 860 kg 860 kg 885 kg 885 kg 890 kg 3 door vehi cle 860 kg 860 kg 885 kg 885 kg 890 kg Maximum per missible rear axle load 5 door vehi cle 880 kg 880 kg 885 kg 885 kg 875 kg 3 door vehi cle 880 kg 880 kg 885 kg 885 kg 875 kg Towing a trailer 5 door vehi cle 920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 3 door vehi cle ...

Page 291: ...cle 1 305 kg 1 325 kg 1 345 kg 1365 kg 3 door vehi cle 1 275 kg 1 300 kg 1 320 kg 1 340 kg Maximum per missible gross vehicle weight 5 door vehi cle 1 835 kg 1 835 kg 1 830 kg 1 880 kg 3 door vehi cle 1 835 kg 1 835 kg 1 830 kg 1 880 kg Maximum per missible front axle load 5 door vehi cle 945 kg 935 kg 935 kg 980 kg 3 door vehi cle 945 kg 935 kg 935 kg 980 kg Technical data 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdoma...

Page 292: ...0 kg 895 kg 900 kg Towing a trailer 5 door vehi cle 935 kg 935 kg 935 kg 935 kg 3 door vehi cle 935 kg 935 kg 935 kg 935 kg Maximum roof load 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg Maximum lug gage compart ment load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Technical data 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 289 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 293: ... be car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the cooling system may be nec essary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis frame Anchorage points for the trailer coupling 1 Anchorage points 2 Overhang dimension 3 Rear axle centre line For trailer couplings fit...

Page 294: ...0 kg Permissible trailer load unbraked 595 kg 595 kg 595 kg 645 kg 645 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight47 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg 46 At a minimum gradient climbing capability of 12 from a standstill 47 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load Technical data optional 169_AKB 2 4 en GB wdomann Version 2 10 6 2008 07 16T08 52 06 02 00 Seite 291 Z Dateiname 6515_0315_02_buchblock ...

Page 295: ...ing storing and disposing of any service products please observe the relevant regulations as you could other wise endanger yourself and others Keep service products away from children To protect your health do not allow service products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds See a doctor imme diately if any service product is swallowed H Environmental note Dispose of service products i...

Page 296: ... supplied when the vehicle is delivered Do not use any special additives as they can cause malfunctions and engine dam age Damage resulting from the use of such additives is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty H Environmental note CO2 carbon dioxide is the gas which sci entists believe to be principally responsible for global warming the greenhouse effect Your vehicle s CO2 emissions are dir...

Page 297: ... NEDC 6 2 6 7 l 100 km 5 8 6 2 l 100 km 6 6 6 8 l 100 km 6 1 6 5 l 100 km CO2emissions 148 159 g km 139 149 g km 157 163 g km 146 154 g km Manual transmission A 200 A 200 TURBO Urban 9 6 9 6 l 100 km 10 5 10 7 l 100 km Extra urban 5 9 6 1 l 100 km 6 4 6 6 l 100 km Overall NEDC 7 2 7 4 l 100 km 7 9 8 1 l 100 km CO2emissions 172 176 g km 187 192 g km AUTOTRONIC A 150 A 170 A 200 A 200 TURBO Urban 8 ...

Page 298: ...l 100 km 4 5 4 6 l 100 km Overall NEDC 4 9 5 2 l 100 km 5 0 5 2 l 100 km 5 3 5 4 l 100 km CO2emissions 128 137 g km 134 138 g km 138 140 g km AUTOTRONIC A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Urban 7 0 7 6 l 100 km 7 0 7 6 l 100 km 7 1 7 9 l 100 km Extra urban 4 4 4 9 l 100 km 4 4 4 9 l 100 km 4 9 5 0 l 100 km Overall NEDC 5 4 5 8 l 100 km 5 4 5 8 l 100 km 5 7 6 0 l 100 km CO2emissions 142 154 g km 142 154...

Page 299: ...1 229 31 229 51 228 51 229 31 229 51 228 51 229 31 229 51 Without a diesel particle fil ter48 A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI MB Sheet Number 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 i In the event that the Rengine oil brand Rgrade MB Sheet number RSAE classification viscosity is not available you can use a...

Page 300: ... When the vehicle is first delivered it is topped up with a coolant that will ensure adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec tion Only top up with coolant that has been premixed with the desired antifreeze pro tection You could otherwise damage the engine More information on coolant and refilling can be found in the Mercedes Benz Speci fications for Service Products sheet no 310 1 and is availabl...

Page 301: ... rosion inhibitor Mercedes Benz recom mends an antifreeze corrosion inhibitor which has been approved for Mercedes Benz The cooling system contains a filling which must be renewed after 15 years or after 250 000 km at the latest The warranty is only valid if you top up with an antifreeze corrosion inhibitor which has been approved by Mercedes Benz and observe the recommended mixing ratios Technica...

Page 302: ...7 C approx 50 3 2 l 3 2 l 3 25 l 3 2 l 3 2 l 3 3 l Down to 45 C approx 55 3 5 l 3 5 l 3 6 l 3 5 l 3 5 l 3 65 l A 200 A 200 TURBO A 160 CDI Manual transmission A 160 CDI AUTOTRONIC A 180 CDI A 200 CDI Coolant 6 6 l 8 5 l 8 4 l 8 0 l 9 7 l Amount of antifreeze corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection Down to 37 C approx 50 3 3 l 4 25 l 4 2 l 4 0 l 4 85 l Down to 45 C approx 55 3 65 l 4...

Page 303: ...i There is usually a notice in the engine compartment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due Windscreen washer system G Risk of fire Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi mately 4 5 litres The headlamp cleaning system and the windscree...

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