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Driving Instructions

Warning!

If you feel a sudden signifi

cant vibration or ride distur

bance, or you suspect that

possible damage to your vehi
cle has occurred, you should

turn on the hazard flashers,

carefully slow down, and drive

with caution to an area which

is a safe distance from the

roadway.

Inspect the tires and under

the vehicle for possible dam

age. If the vehicle or tires

appear unsafe, have it towed

to the nearest Mercedes-Benz

or tire dealer for repairs.

Power Assistance

Warning!

When the engine is not

running, the brake and

steering systems are without

power assistance. Under

these circumstances, a much

greater effort is necessary to

stop or steer the vehicle.

Brakes

Warning!

After driving in heavy rain for

some time without applying

the brakes or through water

deep enough to wet brake

components, the first braking

action may be somewhat re
duced and increased pedal

pressure may be necessary.
Be sure to maintain a safe

distance from vehicles in

front.

Resting your foot on the brake

pedal will cause excessive

and premature wear of the

brake pads.

It can also result in the brakes

overheating thereby signifi

cantly reducing their effective
ness. It may not be possible

to stop the car in sufficient

time to avoid an accident.

The condition of the parking brake

system is checked each time the
car is in the shop for the required

maintenance.

If the parking brake is released

and the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster stays on, the

brake fluid level in the reservoir is

too low.

Brake pad wear or a leak in the

system may be the reason for low

brake fluid in the reservoir.

Have  the  brake  system  inspected
at  an  authorized  Mercedes-Benz
dealer  immediately.

All  checks  and  maintenance  work
on  the  brake  system  should  be
carried  out  by  an  authorized

Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Install only brake pads and brake

fluid recommended by Mercedes-

Benz.

Warning!

If other than recommended

brake pads are installed, or

other than recommended

brake fluid is used, the

braking properties of the

vehicle can be degraded to an

extent that safe braking is

substantially impaired.

Summary of Contents for C 220 1996

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Page 2: ...at ing conditions To save fuel you should keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures remove unnecessary loads remove roof rack when not in use allow engine to warm up under low load use avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration have all maintenance work per formed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in s...

Page 3: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual 1996 C 220 C 280 C 36 AMG ...

Page 4: ...individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or approval agencies should exist Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your Mercedes Benz service station where you will receive comprehensive information also on permissible technical modifications and where proper installation will be performed Printed in Ger...

Page 5: ...rs of service Your Mercedes Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure of ownership we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz We extend our best wis...

Page 6: ...emon Laws 4 Important Notice for California Retail Buyers of Mercedes Benz Automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price if Mercedes Benz of North America Inc or its authorized dealer fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 mi...

Page 7: ...vailable to the next owner If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the U S A only at 1 800 FOR MERCEDES Operating Your Vehicle Outside the U S A or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that service ...

Page 8: ... manual including operating instructions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Owner s Manual your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The Owne...

Page 9: ...Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Consumer Information I I I I I Index Literature ...

Page 10: ...cessive engine speeds Avoid accelerating by kickdown It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend to select positions 3 or 2 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km speeds may be gradually in creased to the permissible maximum See Index Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized ...

Page 11: ...nd Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter 14 Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Driving Instructions 16 ...

Page 12: ...on starter switch 13 Adjustable center air outlets 14 Air volume control for center air outlets 10 15 Glove box illuminated with key in steering lock position 1 or 2 16 Seat heater switch 17 ASR control switch 18 Switch for rear seat head restraints 19 Hazard warning flasher switch 20 Central locking switch Indicator lamp for anti theft alarm system 21 Automatic climate control Rear window defrost...

Page 13: ...I Instruments and Controls ...

Page 14: ...ignal indicator lamp green 12 5 ASR warning lamp yellow or ETS warning lamp yellow See Index 13 6 Speedometer 14 Trip odometer See Index Main odometer Right turn signal indicator lamp green Tachometer See Index Clock See Index Push buttons for intensity of instrument lamps See Index Push button for resetting trip odometer See Index Push buttons for setting clock See Index 12 ...

Page 15: ... Canada only Parking brake engaged See Index Battery not being charged properly See Index Exterior lamp failure See Index ASR malfunction See Index ETS malfunction See Index ABS malfunction See Index Fasten seat belts See Index SRS malfunction See Index Telescopic steering column not locked See Index Engine malfunction indicator lamp If the lamp comes on when the engine is running it indicates a m...

Page 16: ...tlined in your Maintenance Booklet Caution To prevent damage to the cata lytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be re paired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat Warning As with any vehicle do not idle park or operate this ve hicle in areas where comb...

Page 17: ...g lock clockwise to the stop If the engine has not fired after approx 4 seconds depress accelerator and continue cranking until the engine is firing regularly Release key and back off accelerator At very high coolant temperatures the engine starting time can be shortened if the accelerator is de pressed slowly at the beginning of the starting process Turning Off Turn the key in the steering lock t...

Page 18: ...tance from vehicles in front Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby signifi cantly reducing their effective ness It may not be possible to stop the car in sufficient time to avoid an accident The condition of the parking brake system is checked each time the car is in the shop for the requi...

Page 19: ...rning Do not allow your tires to wee down too far As tread depth approaches 1 1 6 in 1 5 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface condi tions the tire traction varies widely Specified tire pressures must be maintained This applies parti cularly if the tires are subjected to high loads e g high speeds heavy loads high ambient temper...

Page 20: ...f 130 mph 210 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the speed rating Despite the tire rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions Warning Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi mum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated...

Page 21: ...hout endangering other drivers on the road If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed while observing the safe ty rules in the previous paragraph Warning If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow make sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe and from around the ve hicle with engine runnin...

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Page 23: ...ntrol 27 Retractor ETR 44 Interior Lighting 61 Central Locking System 29 Airbags 44 Sliding Roof with Rear Doors 29 Child Restraint 47 Pop Up Feature 62 Trunk 30 Enlarged Cargo Area 49 Power Windows 63 Power Windows and Split Folding Rear Seat Instrument Lamps 64 Sliding Pop Up Roof 31 Backrest 49 Display Illumination 64 Anti Theft Alarm System 32 Loading Instructions 50 Trip Odometer 64 Seats Fro...

Page 24: ...eel up to open 2 Air volume control for right air outlet To open air outlets Turn wheel to position I5S1 3 Center air outlets adjustable 4 Side air outlets adjustable 5 Display and Controls The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody Important This vehicle i...

Page 25: ...ting Automatic Mode Press BSD for automatic mode Simultaneously press both and K 3 for temperature setting of 72 F I C I AUT0 Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically This setting can be used all year around Economy The function of this setting corresponds to the automatic mode However because the air conditioning compressor will not engage fuel savings it is not possible to air co...

Page 26: ...ower To keep the battery drain to a minimum turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When this happens the indicator lamp inside the swi...

Page 27: ...within 20 minutes Dust Filter Dust particles down to a certain size and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the pas senger compartment through the air distribution system Notes Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air flow through exhaust slots below the rear window Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris Residual Engine Fleat ...

Page 28: ...e receiver is located on the inside rear view mirror Notes Do not give the master key to an unauthorized person We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place e g your wallet so that it is always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Warning When leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle ...

Page 29: ...t 1 Transmit button 2 Transmitter eye and battery check The vehicle doors trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked as well as the windows and sliding roof closed with infrared remote control With vehicle centrally locked the trunk can also be opened by using the infrared remote control Aim transmitter eye at receiver and press transmit button twice 3 Receiver on inside rear ...

Page 30: ...utton 1 after locking car Distance to receiver max 10 ft 3 m The windows and sliding pop up roof begin to close after approx 2 seconds Warning Never close the windows or sliding pop up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In case the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing procedure can be immediately reversed by releasing and pressing the ...

Page 31: ...ck Pull lock button up to unlock Each individual door can be locked with door lock button the driver s door can only be locked when it is closed The doors can only be locked with the central locking switch if the front doors are closed 3 2 P76 0103 B13 Central locking switch in center console The doors cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch if the car was previously locked from outside...

Page 32: ...m the doors and trunk can be locked and unlocked individually To lock turn key to position 3 or push down lock buttons To unlock turn key to position 2 or pull up lock buttons If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened refer to Fuel Filler Flap Manual Release see Index Lower trunk lid using handle 5 and close it with flat hands placed on trunk lid Important Separately locking the trunk with a key wi...

Page 33: ...liding pop up roof if there is the possiblity of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In case the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing procedure can be im mediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking posi tion 3 within 10 seconds The sliding pop up roof and windows will open again The sliding pop up roof will only open if it was not fully closed Note If the closi...

Page 34: ...stem has been armed the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and the horn will sound intermittently when someone opens a door opens the trunk opens the hood switches on or bridges the ignition circuit steps on the brake pedal The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blink ing exterior lamps At the same time an additional horn will sound intermittently for 60 seconds pause for 30 s...

Page 35: ...ving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or front passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 1 or 2 with the driver s or front passenger s door open the power seats can also be operated wi...

Page 36: ...aint and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion Important Passenger seat shown Manual Seats 1 Fore aft adjustment 2 Seat height adjustment 3 Seat cushion inclination adjustment 4 Seat back adjustment 5 Head restraint inclination 6 Head restraint height Fore aft Adjustment Lift handle I slide seat to desired position and ...

Page 37: ...gether with bottom section 1 or top section 3 The inflation pressure of the air cushion can be continuously varied between position 0 without pressure and position 5 maximum pressure by chang ing the pressure regulator 4 setting The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with push button 5 pushing forward increase side support pushing backward decrease side support If the engine is turned o...

Page 38: ...upper half of switch If both indicator lamps are on press lower half of switch If left on the heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation When in operation the seat heater consumes a large amount of pow er It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary The seat heaters may automati cally switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the ...

Page 39: ...or lamp comes on Adjusting To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull out or push in steering wheel Locking Move lever 1 down and release The lever should return to its upper position The indicator lamp goes out Important With the key in steering lock posi tion 2 an indicator lamp comes on for approximately 30 seconds It should go out when the engine is running If the indicator lamp does not ...

Page 40: ... For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Keep area around head restraints clear of articles e g clothing to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints Placing head restraints upright Pull head restraint forward until it locks in position Inclination of head restraints The head restraint inclination can be...

Page 41: ...would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Seat Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock position 2 a warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Warning Failure to wear ...

Page 42: ...r portion up The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immedia tely after engaging it Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder it should not touch the neck For this purpose you can adjust the belt outlet Raising Slide belt outlet upward Lowering Press button 4 and slide belt outlet downward For...

Page 43: ...e belt and tighten as stated above To disengage the belt push red button 3 in the buckle If the center seat is not occupied the belt buckle and rolled up seat belt can be stored in the space next to the rear armrest to the left or right of armrest Note For cleaning and care of the seat belts see Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle in Index Unfastening of Seat Belts Push the release button 3 in the be...

Page 44: ...sh your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen If the belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a cr...

Page 45: ...uld ride in rear seats using reg ular seat belts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rear ward from the dashboard when a child restraint is installed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Supplemental Restraint System means that airbags alone cannot protec...

Page 46: ...rs certain side impacts rear collisions or other accidents without frontal forces the emer gency tensioning retractors will not be activated The driver and passengers will then be protected by the fastened seat belts and inertia reel in the usual manner For seat belt and emergency ten sioning retractor safety guidelines see Safety Guidelines in Index Airbags The most effective occupant re straint ...

Page 47: ...buckle harnesses and low voltage in the entire system are detected and indicated In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational We strongly recom mend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer immediate ly to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed Both airbags may deploy even if the passenger seat is u...

Page 48: ... the seat back Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on the body Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will keep you in a safe distance from the airbag Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the seat back Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward still permittin...

Page 49: ...Improper work on the sys tem including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS In addition through im proper work there is the risk of rendering the SRS inoperative Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by an autho rized Mercedes Benz dealer When scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tension ing retractor it is mandat...

Page 50: ...uld be seriously or fatally injured Infants and small children should never be held on the lap while the vehicle is in mo tion During an accident they would be almost impossible to hold and could be crushed between the adult and the dashboard Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt W...

Page 51: ...ull backrest up until it locks in its upright position Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest Note To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk always lock backrest in its upright position 4 Indicator right backrest lock visible in unlocked position 5 Indicator left backrest lock not visible in locked position Warning Always lock backrest in its up right positi...

Page 52: ...always be kept as low as possible since it influences the handling characteristics of the vehicle Note The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a coll...

Page 53: ...y applying even load on all four rings Shelf below Rear Window Warning The shelf below the rear win dow should not be used to carry objects This will prevent such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver I 51 Operation ...

Page 54: ...ays remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Notes A warning sounds when the driver s door is opened with the key in steering lock position 1 or 0 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefore recommended to turn off unnecessary ...

Page 55: ...lamp switch position m 3 High beam flasher high beam available independent of exterior lamp switch position 4 Turn signals right 5 Turn signals left P82 0073 B13 To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there To operate the turn signals continuously move the combi nation switch past the point of resi...

Page 56: ... the windshield wiper smears the windshield even during rain activate the washer system as often as necessary The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio Blocked Windshield Wiper If the windshield wiper becomes blocked for example due to snow switch off the wiper motor For safety reasons before re moving ice or snow remove key from steering lock Remove blockage Activate ...

Page 57: ...g lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Fog lamps pull out one stop with parking and or head lamps on Rear fog lamp pull out to 2 nd detent in addition to fog lamps Indicator lamp in lamp switch comes on Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps right or left side parking lamps can be turned on making the vehicle more visible to pas...

Page 58: ... on time period can be changed at your Mercedes Benz dealer Antiglare Night Position Manual Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night position by turning knob 1 Automatic With the key in steering lock posi tion 2 the mirror reflection bright ness responds to changes in light sensitivity Do not turn knob 1 Inside Rear View Mirror Use your inside mirror to deter mine the size and distance of objects se...

Page 59: ...tch 1 Left mirror 2 Right mirror To adjust move the switch for ward backward or to either side Note The exterior mirrors have elec trically heated glass The heater switches on automatically de pending on outside temperature Warning Exercise care when using the passenger side mirror The passenger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are...

Page 60: ... turn off the engine and set the parking brake Otherwise the vehicle might move unintentionally To remove ashtray Push sliding knob 1 toward the right to eject the insert To install ashtray Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage P81 0056 B13 Center Console Rear To remove ashtray Push center bar down and pull out the ashtray To install ashtray Install bottom of ashtray push cente...

Page 61: ...1 or 2 Push in lighter 1 it will pop out automatically when hot Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter hold at knob only Sun Visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side window disengage visor from inner mounting and pivot to the side Warning Do not use the vanity mirror while driving 59 Operation ...

Page 62: ...compartment under armrest Lift lid with handle 5 To close Lower lid until it engages in lock Cupholder in Center Console To open cover Touch top of cover 6 slightly The cover opens automatically To open cup holder Briefly press button 7 The cup holder opens automatically To store cup holder Push button 7 down until cup holder engages Close cover 6 Caution Keep compartment lids closed This will pre...

Page 63: ...hicle or when opening or closing a door However there will be no soft fade delay when the key is in steering lock position 2 3 Door contact off Interior lamps remain switched off even when opening a door 4 Reading lamp on 5 Interior and reading lamps off 6 Interior and reading lamps on Entrance Lamps Exit Lamps in Front Doors optional The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact switches ...

Page 64: ...e roof opening to guard against sun rays When sliding the roof open the screen will also retract Warning When closing the sliding roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Notes The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an elec trical malfunction occur refer to Emergency Operation in Index The sliding roof can also be closed with the key or...

Page 65: ... procedure briefly press orE 3 Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation If no operation of the rear windows by switch 6 for instance by children is desired slide safety switch 5 to right symbol H becomes visible Warning When closing the windows be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure When leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the steering lock Do not...

Page 66: ...urrounding light sensitivity To briefly illuminate the display with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 press button O h or m Trip Odometer To reset Press button O once with key in steering lock position 2 Press button O twice with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1 Clock Adjusting clock Minute Press button m briefly Minutes Press and hold button m Hour Press button h brie...

Page 67: ...d in Index Antenna The antenna extends when switching on the radio and or telephone Note To retract the antenna e g when entering a car wash both radio and telephone must be switched off Cellular Telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular telephone For further information and instal lation contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Warning Some jurisdictions prohibit th...

Page 68: ... 1 Fold armrest 1 down 2 Swing cover 2 up and unfold Vehicles with enlarged cargo area Swing cover 3 down 3 Pull ski sack into passenger compartment and unfold 4 Swing flap in trunk up a magnet will hold flap in its top position 5 Slide skis into ski sack Warning The ski sack is designed for up to two pairs of skis Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten the ski sack securely In ...

Page 69: ... Fold sides of cover 2 together 5 Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise I Folding 1 Close flap in trunk 2 Disconnect clasp by pressing tabs arrows together 3 Disconnect snap hook 6 from eye 7 67 Operation ...

Page 70: ...p with snap hook around ski sack 7 Fold back the reinforced ski sack tip 8 then continue to roll up the ski sack tightly 8 Place rear strap in fold of ski sack 9 Place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest 68 ...

Page 71: ...the pass through Removal of Ski Sack For removal of the ski sack we recommed that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Warning Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed Deadly carbon mon oxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death Note I 69 Operation ...

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Page 73: ... Coolant Level Warning Lamp Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp 72 72 72 73 76 78 78 78 79 79 79 80 80 Driving Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp 81 Tachometer 81 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 81 Brake Warning Lamp 82 Antilock Brake System ABS 83 Electronic Traction System ETS 84 Acceleration Slip Regulation ASR 85 Emission Control 87 On Board Diagnostic System 87 ...

Page 74: ...ome on brightly To release the parking brake pull handle on instrument panel The brake warning lamp in the instru ment cluster should go out A warning sounds if you start to drive without having released the parking brake Also see Brake Warning Lamp Test in Index Driving Off Test the brakes briefly after driving off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic Warm up the en...

Page 75: ...n the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Accelerator Position Partial throttle early upshifting normal acceleration Full throttle later upshifting rapid acceleration Kickdown depressing the accel erator beyond full throttle downshifting to a lower gear maximum acceleration Once the desired speed is attained ease up on the accelerator the transmis sion shifts up again Warning It is dang...

Page 76: ...ission automatically upshifts to 4th gear Position D provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions 3 Upshift to 3rd gear only Suitable for medium range up or downgrades Warning On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in rear wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of ...

Page 77: ...d by gradually releasing the brakes Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator To rock a car out of soft ground mud or snow alternately shift from forward to reverse while applying slight partial throttle Rocking a car free in this manner may cause the ABS malfunction indicator lamp to come on Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication Stopping For brief ...

Page 78: ...old lever in posi tion 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached or briefly tip the control 4 lever in the appropriate direction for increases or decreases in 0 6 mph 1 km h increments When the lever is released the newly set speed remains Canceling To cancel the cruise control briefly push lever to position 3 When you step on the brake or the vehicle speed drops below approx 22 mph 35 km h for ex...

Page 79: ...ifted to position N as otherwise the engine will overrev possibly causing engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather con ditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The use of cruise control can be dangerous on wind ing roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a st...

Page 80: ...ely when the engine is running If the warning lamp does not go out after approx 30 seconds or after starting the engine or comes on with the engine running and at operating temperature the engine oil level has dropped to approxi mately the minimum mark on the dipstick When this occurs the warning lamp will first come on intermit tently and then stay on if the oil level drops further If no oil leak...

Page 81: ... outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an Ice Warning Device and is therefore un suitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Coolant Temperature Gauge If the antifreeze mixture is effec tive to 2 2 F 30 C the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system of your vehicle is...

Page 82: ...e Note Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving Warning Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze con tains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into con tact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level War...

Page 83: ...ghting equipment is installed e g auxiliary headlamps etc be certain to connect into the fuse before the failure indicator monitoring unit in order to avoid damaging the system Tachometer Red marking on tachometer Excessive engine speed Avoid this engine speed as it may result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty For engine protection the fuel supply is interr...

Page 84: ...result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriously burned When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached have the brake system checked for brake ...

Page 85: ...en the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the ABS is operational If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp does not go out or comes on while driving it indicates that the ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off In this case the brake system functions in the usual manner but without antilock assistance Have the system checked at your authorize...

Page 86: ...n the speedometer dial come on They must go out when the engine is running If the ETS malfunction indicator lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected Have the ETS checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible With the ABS malfunctioning the ETS is also switched off Caution If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised see Towing the vehicle in...

Page 87: ... key in steering lock posi tion 2 the yellow malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and the yellow ASR warning lamp in the speedometer dial come on They must go out when the engine is running If the ASR malfunction indicator lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected Pressing the accelerator pedal will require greater effort Only partial engine output is av...

Page 88: ... portion of the ASR system re mains active even with the switch in the OFF position If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin the brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction The traction control engages at vehicle speeds up to approximately 24 mph 40 km h and switches off at 50 mph 80 km h The ASR warning lamp located in the speedometer dial starts to flash at any vehic...

Page 89: ...nging Wheels 99 Tire Inflation Pressure 102 Battery 103 Exterior Lamps 104 Practical Hints Fuses 1 1 0 Jump Starting 1 1 1 Towing the Vehicle 1 1 2 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 114 Testing the Infrared Remote Control 118 Front Head Restraints 119 Rear Seat Cushion 1 2 0 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 1 2 0 Replacing Wiper Blades 1 2 1 Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 1 2 2 Layout of Pol...

Page 90: ...t hands placed only on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage if hood is not fully closed repeat closing procedure To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ...

Page 91: ...se extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure Using a rag turn cap to first notch to relieve ex cess pressure If opened immediately...

Page 92: ...gine allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil level Oil level must be between the lower min and upper max mark of the dipstick Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned For low engine oil level warning lamp see Index Example Checking Engine Oil Level 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap 92 ...

Page 93: ...y inserted and the locking lever released 2 Extreme cleanliness must be observed To wipe the dipstick use a clean lint free cloth To fill the transmission with fluid pour it through a fine mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The level of the transmission fluid is dependent upon its temperature Two sets of maximum and mini mum fluid level...

Page 94: ...le battery from being discharged When the trunk lid is closed the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened Warning To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear windo...

Page 95: ...le tools 5 Tab Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of the trunk To remove spare tire Turn luggage bowl counterclock wise and remove To store spare tire Place spare tire in wheel well and secure it with luggage bowl Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop The tab must point toward front of vehicle Note Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid 95 Practical Hints ...

Page 96: ...rake while the vehicle is raised Be certain that the jack is always vertical when in use especially on hills Always try to use the jack on level sur face Be sure that the jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Wheels Replace rims or tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on th...

Page 97: ...possibly an accident Warning Rotating Wheels Rotation of wheels with summer tires does not apply to model C 36 AMG The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel Rotating however should be carried out at the scheduled maintenance intervals before the characteristic tire wear pattern shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on ...

Page 98: ...ce Be sure that the jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before working under the vehicle Spare Wheel for Model C 36 AMG The spare wheel rim size is 71 2 J x 17 H 2 In the case of a flat tire or break down you may temporarily use a 7 1 2 J x 17 H 2 instead of the 8 1 2 J x 17 H 2 wheel rim on the rear axle when observing the follo...

Page 99: ... on a hill place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle On a level road place one chock in front of and one be hind the wheel that is dia gonally opposite to the wheel being changed 4 Using the wrench loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts All except AMG version 5 Remove the protective cover from the jack support tube opening by inserting a screw driver in the ope...

Page 100: ...plied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand 9 Remove wheel Grip wheel from the sides Keep hands from beneath the wheels 10 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub Install spare wheel on wheel hub Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bol...

Page 101: ... can cause the wheel to come off This could cause an accident Be sure to use the correct mounting bolts Warning 12 Using the wrench tighten the five bolts evenly following the sequence illustrated above until all bolts are tight Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft lb 110 Nm 13 Correct tire pressure When installing new wheels the mounting bolts must be retight ened after approx 60 300 miles 100 to...

Page 102: ...perature and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in warm tires only if pressure has dropped be low the pressure listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into consideration An underinflated tire due to a slow leak e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage such as tread separat...

Page 103: ... less than approximately 200 miles 300 km per month mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle electrical circuit Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and connect last When removing and connecting the battery always make sure that all electrical cons...

Page 104: ...eadlamp and fog lamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Clamp for headlamp cover 4 Latch for turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp housing 5 Bulb socket for turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp 6 Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb 7 Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb 8 Level for headlamp vertical adjustment 104 ...

Page 105: ...ll out bulb together with clamping ring Remove bulb Insert new bulb seating properly in cutouts of bulb socket mount clamping ring Reinstall and push electrical connector on securely Reinstall cover and fasten with retaining clamps 3 Turn Signal Parking Side Marker and Standing Lamp 1157 26 9 8 3 W 32 3 cp bulb Open hood Squeeze latch 4 together and lift complete lamp assembly out to front of vehi...

Page 106: ...icle must be at a 90 angle to the test screen 2 Using a T square and a carpenter s level align and mark a vertical centerline 11 on the test screen using the outer reference point low beam found on each headlamp lens As a check the distance between centerlines should be 47 1 4 inches 1198 mm P54 0250 B13 3 Move vehicle on the level surface 25 feet 7 6 m straight back from the wall 4 Open hood move...

Page 107: ...d in each beam image should align with the vertical centerline 11 of each lamp 7 The indicator 4 and 9 in the sight glass should align with the 0 mark after any horizon tal adjustment If it does not slide the 0 mark on the scale 3 and 10 until it aligns with the indicator 4 and 9 Graduations 0 38 pitch 8 Reinstall access cover and fasten with retaining clamps The left and right headlamps must be a...

Page 108: ... 5 W 4 cp bulb 5 Passenger side Tail and parking lamp 21 4 W 35 1 2 cp bulb Driver s side Tail parking and rear fog lamp 21 4 W 35 1 2 cp bulb To replace bulbs From inside trunk open locks and swing open lamp cover Turn locking lever on lamp to horizontal position and remove bulb carrier Push down on bulb to be changed twist counterclockwise and remove 108 ...

Page 109: ...1 remove lamp and take out bulb High Mounted Stop Lamp H2 20 W bulb To replace the bulb press tabs on both sides arrows to release cover Turn bulb socket with bulb counterclockwise and pull out Press bulb down turn counter clockwise and remove 109 Practical Hints ...

Page 110: ...n engine compartment After replacing a blown fuse close fuse box cover To close the main fuse box engage cover at the rear and secure with clamp 2 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 3 Auxiliary fuse in trunk To gain access to the main fuse box release clamp 1 lift the fuse box cover up and remove it A special fuse puller comes with the vehicle tools Always use a new fuse for replacement Never attempt to ...

Page 111: ... panel Proceed as follows 1 Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that the jumper cables will reach but never let the vehicles touch Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation 2 On both vehicles Turn off engine and all lights and accessories except hazard warning flashers or work lights Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to position P 3 Clamp one end o...

Page 112: ...ion Towing the Vehicle The rear towing eye is located at the right below the bumper The front towing eye is located on the passenger side behind a cover in the bumper panel Cover removal Insert finger in recess on left end of cover and pull cover out Cover installation for all except AMG version Engage cover at top right and press cover in securely AMG version Cover installation for AMG version En...

Page 113: ...t is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Warning Note To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use turn key in steering lock to position 2 and activate combina tion switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warning flasher will operate again Vehicles with Acceleration Slip R...

Page 114: ... has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later We have selected car care products and compiled recom mendations whic...

Page 115: ... Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish If the vehicle has been run through an automatic car wash in particular one of the older installations rewipe the reces sed sections in the taillamps designed to prevent soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the underbody do not forg...

Page 116: ...gent for de licate fabrics as a washing solu tion Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with MB Leather Cleaner Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become per...

Page 117: ...r paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc Light Alloy Wheels MB Autoshampoo should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels If possible clean wheels once a week with MB Autoshampoo using a soft sponge and an ample supply of lukewarm water If the MB Autoshampoo does not satisfactorily clean the wheels use MB Protective Agent for Light Alloy Wheels for normal cleaning and MB C...

Page 118: ...using until locked in place Important Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if dis posed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal For disposal please follow manufacturer s recommend ation on battery package Replacement battery Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Synchronizing System The system may have to be re synchronized if the transmitter is w...

Page 119: ...straints Rear in Index Power seats Removal Push button 1 up to bring the head restraint to its highest position Pull out head restraint completely with both hands Installation Push button 1 up for approxi mately 5 seconds Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop Adjust head restraint see Index Manual seats Removal Pull head restraint up to the stop Push button 1 and pull head restraint o...

Page 120: ...and make sure that it is securely locked in place again to prevent personal injury Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an elec trical malfunction occur The sliding roof drive is located behind the lens of the left interior lamp between the sun visors 1 Pry off lens 1 by using a screw driver arrow 2 Obtain crank 2 supplied with vehicle and in...

Page 121: ...ly installed An improperly installed blade may cause windshield damage Replacing Wiper Blades Windshield Wiper Blade Removal Fold wiper arm forward Press safety tab down 1 push wiper blade downward 2 and remove Installation Press safety tab of new wiper blade down Insert wiper blade between tabs 3 on the wiper arm and slide into end of wiper arm Press safety tab upward until it locks in place Head...

Page 122: ...ull the manual release knob while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap C 220 Layout of Poly V belt Drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Fan 5 Generator alternator C 280 C 36 AMG 6 Idler pulley 7 Power steering pump 8 Model C 220 Coolant pump fan Model C 280 C 36 AMG Coolant pump For dimensions of the poly V belt see Technical Data in Index 122 ...

Page 123: ...e Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically de veloped manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles 0 0 2 4 B l 3 Roof Rack Use only those roof racks ap proved by Mercedes Benz to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manufacturer s installation instructions Mount supports only between markings on b...

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Page 125: ...C 280 130 C 36A M G 132 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 134 Capacities 134 Engine Oils 136 Engine Oil Additives 136 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 136 Brake Fluid 136 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 137 Fuel Requirements 137 Gasoline Additives 137 Coolants 138 Consumer Information 139 Problems with your Vehicle 140 Reporting Safety Defects 141 Service and Literature 147 I ...

Page 126: ...numbers 1 Certification Label 2 Vehicle Identification No 3 Identification Label lower edge of windshield 4 Engine No C 220 rear left C 280 front right C 36 AMG front right 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Emission Control Label 7 Information Label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 126 ...

Page 127: ...ervice and War ranty Policy Booklet and your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will exchange or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the following war ranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission systems warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control systems warranty Loss of Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet Should you lose your Owner s Se...

Page 128: ...mission Downshift points Dto 3 98 mph 157 km h 3 to 2 61 mph 98 km h 128 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 6 1 2 J x 15 H 2 1 46 in 37 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 H Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Generator alternator 14 V 90 A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 9 DCO Beru 14 F 9 DUO Champion C 12 Y...

Page 129: ...20 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 177 4 in 4507 mm Overall vehicle width 67 7 in 1720 mm Overall height 56 1 in 1424 mm Wheel base 105 9 in 2690 mm Track front 58 8 in 1493 mm Track rear 57 6 in 1464 mm 129 Technical Data ...

Page 130: ...6 mm Transmission Downshift points Dto 3 110 mph 177 km h 3 to 2 68 mph 110 km h 130 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 6 1 2 J x 15 H 2 1 46 in 37 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 H Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Generator alternator 14 V 115 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 9 DCO Beru 14 F 9 DUO Ch...

Page 131: ...g Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 177 4 in 4507 mm Overall vehicle width 67 7 in 1720 mm Overall height 56 1 in 1424 mm Wheel base 105 9 in 2690 mm Track front 58 8 in 1493 mm Track rear 57 6 in 1464 mm ...

Page 132: ...he quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer for the correspon ding data of all special bodies and special equipment 132 Rims and Summer Tires Rims2 Front axle AMG light alloy rims 71 2J x 17 H 2 Wheel offset 1 38 in 35 mm Rear axle AMG light alloy rims 8 1 2 J x 17 H 2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Radial ply tires Front axle 225 45 ZR 17 3 Rear axle 245 4...

Page 133: ...ap 0 032 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 1 5 2 2 ft lb 20 30 Nm Weights See certification tag Roof load max _________ 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 177 4 in 4507 mm Overall vehicle width 67 7 in 1720 mm Overall height 56 1 in 1424 mm Wheel base 105 9 in 2690 mm Track front 58 9 in 1497 mm Track rear 58 2 in 1478 mm I 133 T e c h n ic a l Data ...

Page 134: ...city Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter C 220 5 8 US qt 5 5 I C 280 C 36 AMG 7 4 US qt 7 0 I Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission C 220 C 280 Initial fill 7 0 US qt 6 6 I Fluid change 5 8 US qt 5 5 I Automatic transmission fluid C 36 AMG Initial fill 7 7 US qt 7 3 I Fluid change 6 6 US qt 6 2 I Rear axle C 220 C 280 0 7 US qt 0 7 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 C 36 AM...

Page 135: ...corrosion antifreeze C 280 C 36 AMG approx 10 6 US qt 10 0 I Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 16 4 US gal 62 0 I approx 2 1 US gal 8 0 I Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special lubricant Never R 12 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water tor temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrat...

Page 136: ...ercedes Benz Limited Warranty Brake Fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely hard operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus re ducing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years pref...

Page 137: ...soline does not exceed 10 MTBE not to exceed 15 The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3 plus addi tional cosolvents Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed Gasohol which contains 10 Ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Fuel Requirements A majo...

Page 138: ... the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality consult your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts The use of alu minum components in motor vehicle engin...

Page 139: ... on wet pavement as measured under controlled con ditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include corner ing turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C re presenting...

Page 140: ...em diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the dealership management or if necessary contact us at the following addresses In the U S A Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz of North America Inc One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Aven...

Page 141: ...ion to notifying Mercedes Benz of North America Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz of North America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safet...

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Page 144: ...ry not being charged Charge indicator lamp 15 78 Brake fluid 1 6 8 2 1 1 4 1 3 5 1 3 6 Brake pads worn Brake pad wear indicator lamp 81 Brake warning lamp Brake fluid low 82 Brake warning lamp test 82 Brakes 1 6 1 7 7 2 7 4 7 5 7 7 8 4 8 5 113 Capacities Fuels coolants lubricants etc 134 Cargo area 49 Catalytic converter 14 Cellular telephone 65 Central locking system 29 Check regularly and before...

Page 145: ...4 135 137 Fuel filler flap manual release 122 Fuel reserve warning lamp 79 Fuses 110 Head restraints front 33 35 Head restraints rear 38 Head restraints removal 119 Headlights 55 Heated seats 36 Hood 90 Identification plates 126 Indicator lamp symbols 13 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lamps 64 Interior lighting 61 Jump starting 111 Keys vehicle 26 Lamps exterior Fog lamps 55 Headlamp adjusting 1...

Page 146: ...tings 24 SRS malfunction 45 Start lock out 1 5 2 7 2 9 3 0 Starting and turning off the engine 15 Steering column telescopic adjusting 37 Steering lock 52 Storage compartments 60 Stowing things in the vehicle 94 Sun visors 59 Supplemental restraint system SRS 39 43 Tachometer 81 Technical data 128 Tire inflation pressure 102 Tires 1 6 18 8 4 8 6 88 9 6 9 8 102 128 130 132 139 Towing the vehicle 11...

Page 147: ...t your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer We consider this to be the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle Service and Literature To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any maintenance work or repairs Improper or incomplete ser vice may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury If you have any question about ...

Page 148: ...eased then remove cap Failure to remove slowly could result in personal injury 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see Index 3 Coolant Level See Adding coolant in Index 4 Windshield Washer System Headlamp Cleaning System For refilling reservoir see Index 5 Engine Oil Level See Index 6 Brake Fluid See Index Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replace...

Page 149: ...erly venti lated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the ve hicle while driving have the cause determined and cor rected immediately If you must drive under these condi tions drive only with at least one window fully open On Board Diagnostic System The Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection SFI control module monitors emission control components that either provide input signals to or re...

Page 150: ...egulation or of the electronic traction system can only be achieved with M S radial ply tires and or snow chains recommended by Mercedes Benz Snow Chains Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will be glad to advise you on this subject Chains should only be used on the rear wheels Follow the manu facturer s mounting instructions S...

Page 151: ...see Index Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid For level checks refer to Index Spark Plugs Approved spark plugs refer to Technical Data Coolant For normal replenishing use water potable water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to Index Bulbs High and low beams H1 or H1L 55 W fog lamps H3 55 W turn signal lamps parking and standing lamps front 1157 26 ...

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