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Display messages

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Display messages

Possible cause/consequence

Possible solution

Top up coolant See

Owner's Manual

The coolant level is too low.

Top up the coolant, observing the warning
notes before doing so (

page 196).

Have the coolant system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop if the coolant needs top-
ping up more often than usual.

Dipped beam, left

Dipped beam, right

The right-hand or left-hand dipped-beam
headlamp is faulty.

Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb

(

page 271).

Bi-xenon headlamp*: visit a qualified special-

ist workshop.

AUTO lights inop-

erative

The light sensor is faulty. Constant head-
lamp mode is switched on.

Switch the lights to manual control in the on-
board computer (

page 125).

Switch the lights on and off using the light
switch.

Rear left turn sig-

nal Back-up bulb on

Rear right turn

signal Back-up

bulb on

The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn
signal is faulty.
This display message will only appear if all
LEDs have failed.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Practical advice

* optional

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Summary of Contents for CLS 280 2008

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: ... to the state of the art and therefore 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 eq...

Page 5: ...2 Index 3 Introduction 15 At a glance 19 Safety 41 Controls 65 Operation 189 Practical advice 215 Technical data 297 Contents 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 2 ...

Page 6: ...lamp 242 Misted up windows 164 Rear compartment 158 Rear window heating 164 Setting the air distribution 162 Setting the airflow 163 Setting the air vents 160 Setting the temperature 159 Setting the temperature rear compartment 160 see Climate control Air conditioning Activating deactivating 158 Airmatic DC Dual Control 146 Air pump electric 217 Ambient lighting Setting on board computer 126 Antif...

Page 7: ...essage 228 Opening closing 193 Bonnet release lever Release lever 194 Boot Emergency release 267 Locking separately 71 Opening closing automatically 72 Opening closing manually 70 Boot lid Display message 228 Brake Warning lamp 245 Brake Assist see BAS Brake fluid 317 Display message 231 Brake lamps Adaptive 58 Display message 234 Brake system Display message 230 Parking brake 104 Bulb Dipped beam...

Page 8: ...sing 100 Coolant 196 Checking the level 196 Display message 229 232 Mixture ratio 316 Temperature gauge 110 Warning lamp 246 Cruise control 132 Display message 227 Cup holder 172 D Dashboard see Cockpit Date Setting on board computer 124 Daytime driving lights see Constant headlamp mode Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board com puter 126 Interior lighting on board com puter 126 Diesel Low ...

Page 9: ...ect Seat adjustment on board computer 129 E Easy entry exit feature Activating deactivating on board computer 128 Easy entry feature 83 Easy exit feature 83 EBV electronic brake power distri bution 60 Display message 231 Electrical electronic equipment Retrofitting 299 Electronic brake power distribution see EBV Electronic Stability Program see ESP e mark 299 Emergency key element Lost 261 Emergen...

Page 10: ...208 Frequencies Garage door opener 319 Telephone 300 Front airbag 46 Front passenger airbag 46 Fuel 311 Diesel 192 Display message 231 Loss 253 Petrol 191 Fuel consumption 312 313 Fuel filler flap Opening closing 190 Fuel line Malfunction 253 Fuel tank Malfunction 253 Range on board computer 130 Fuse allocation chart 295 Fuse box Boot 296 Dashboard 296 Fuses 295 G Garage door Opening closing with ...

Page 11: ...layed switch off on board computer 126 Manual control 96 Reading lamp 96 Interior motion sensor 62 ISOFIX child seat securing system 55 J Jack Operation 283 Storage location 217 Jump starting 291 Jump leads 291 K Key 66 Changing the battery 270 Checking the battery 270 Convenience closing 101 Display message 238 Factory setting 66 67 Loss 261 Malfunction 261 Modifying the programming 66 KEYLESS GO...

Page 12: ...Maximum speed Technical data 303 Memory card Operation on board computer 119 Memory function 86 Menu DISTRONIC 139 Menu on board computer 114 AMG 116 Audio 118 DVD 120 Message memory 121 Navigation 120 Resetting to factory settings 121 Settings 121 Standard display 115 Submenu overview 122 Telephone 130 Trip computer 129 TV 119 Message see Message memory menu Minispare emergency spare wheel Storag...

Page 13: ...mber sending mobile phone 184 P Paint code number 300 Parking 103 Parking aid 85 Parktronic 148 Parking brake 104 Display message 231 Parking lamps Display message 236 Parking lock Releasing manually automatic transmission 268 Parking position Exterior mirror 85 Parktronic 148 Activating deactivating 150 Malfunction 258 Range of the sensors 148 Warning display 149 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp...

Page 14: ...Reverse gear Engaging automatic transmission 105 Reversing lamp Display message 236 Roller sunblind Rear window 180 Roof load maximum 310 Roof rack 173 Run on time mobile phone 184 S Seat Adjusting 75 77 Correct driver s seat position 90 Storing settings 86 Seat belt Adjusting the height 90 Fastening 88 Warning lamp 89 249 Seat heating 80 Seat ventilation 80 Malfunction indicator lamp 241 Selector...

Page 15: ...ns on board computer 111 Storing settings 86 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 107 Steering wheel heating 82 Malfunction indicator lamp 242 Stowage compartment 177 Armrest in front 178 Armrest under 178 Centre console 177 Centre console rear 178 Driver s seat 179 Glove compartment 177 Rear seat armrest 179 Ventilating 178 Stowage compartments Overview 38 Stowage space Cup holder 172 Submenu on boar...

Page 16: ... lamps Display message 233 234 TV Operation on board computer 119 Two way radio Installation 299 Tyre grip 207 Tyre pressure 200 Calling up on board computer 202 Display message 224 237 Tyre pressure loss warning system 201 Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp 248 Tyre pressures Table 304 Tyres Direction of rotation 199 General notes 198 Technical data 305 Tyre tread 200 U Unit for distance Setting ...

Page 17: ...aning the windscreen 211 Side windows 98 Windscreen Cleaning 211 Windscreen washer fluid 317 Topping up 197 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 197 317 Windscreen washer reservoir Capacity 317 Windscreen washer system 317 Windscreen wipers 97 Cleaning 211 Malfunction 259 Replacing the wiper blades 275 Winter diesel 193 Winter driving 204 205 Winter tyres 204 Limiting the speed on board com puter 144...

Page 18: ...es Benz Service Centre Personal 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 tra...

Page 19: ...t 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 at a qualified specialist workshop G Risk of accident If work ...

Page 20: ...tions 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 219_AKB 2 4 en GB ...

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Page 22: ...kpit 22 Instrument cluster 26 Multi function steering wheel 30 Centre console 32 Overhead control panel 36 Door control panel 37 Stowage compartments 38 At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 19 ...

Page 23: ...Exterior view 20 Exterior view At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 20 ...

Page 24: ... 212 7 Sliding tilting sunroof 169 8 Exterior mirrors 84 Parking aid 85 Function Page 9 Windscreen wipers opera tion 97 Cleaning the wiper blades 211 Replacing the wiper blades 275 a Opening the bonnet 193 Engine oil 195 Coolant 196 b Front lights 271 c Fitting the front towing eye 293 d Tyres and wheels 198 Checking the tyre pressure 200 Flat tyre fitting the spare wheel 276 e Fitting the rear to...

Page 25: ...Cockpit 22 Cockpit Left hand drive vehicles At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 22 ...

Page 26: ...c 153 Switches the rear window heating on off 164 9 Overhead control panel 36 a Glove compartment 177 b Controls COMAND APS and the audio system see the respective operating instructions c Centre console 32 d Ignition lock 74 e Adjusts the steering wheel manually 82 f Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 81 Switches the steering wheel heating on off 82 Function Page g Adjusts the headlamp range...

Page 27: ...Cockpit 24 Right hand drive vehicles At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 24 ...

Page 28: ...ing wheel 30 8 Instrument cluster 26 9 Horn a Linguatronic lever see separate operating instruc tions b Door control panel 37 c Light switch 91 d Adjusts the headlamp range 95 e Opens the bonnet 193 f Releases the parking brake 104 g Ignition lock 74 h Adjusts the steering wheel manually 82 Function Page j Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 81 Switches the steering wheel heating on off 82 k P...

Page 29: ...Instrument cluster 26 Instrument cluster Kilometres At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 26 ...

Page 30: ...board computer 124 Outside temperature2 Digital speedometer h Standard display 115 j Gearshift program display 104 k Total distance recorder l Selector lever indicator 105 m Speedometer n Engine diagnostic warning lamp 247 Function Page o Tyre pressure warning lamp 248 p Brake system warning lamp 245 q Clock 125 r Reserve fuel warning lamp 250 s Fuel gauge t Reset button 110 u Diesel engine preglo...

Page 31: ...Instrument cluster 28 Miles At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 28 ...

Page 32: ...board computer 124 Outside temperature4 Digital speedometer h Standard display 115 j Gearshift program display 104 k Total distance recorder l Selector lever indicator 105 m Speedometer n Engine diagnostic warning lamp 247 Function Page o Tyre pressure warning lamp 248 p Brake system warning lamp 245 q Clock 125 r Reserve fuel warning lamp 250 s Fuel gauge t Reset button 110 u Diesel engine preglo...

Page 33: ...briefly to scroll back and forth in a menu In the Audio TV DVD menu selects a stored station an audio track or a video scene In the Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or phone number j Press and hold in the Audio TV DVD menu selects the next previous station or selects an audio track or a video scene using rapid scrolling Press and hold in the Telephone menu starts rapid ...

Page 34: ...Multi function steering wheel 31 Function Page k through the tele phone book At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 31 ...

Page 35: ...ver 104 4 Switches the auxiliary heat ing ventilation on off 166 5 Deactivates Parktronic 150 6 Sets AIRMATIC DC 147 7 Sets the vehicle level 146 8 Distronic sets the speci fied distance 138 9 Distronic switches the distance warning function on off 138 a Selects the gearshift pro gram 106 At a glance optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 32 ...

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Page 37: ...Centre console 34 Upper section At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 34 ...

Page 38: ...witches the seat ventila tion on the right hand side on off 80 b Locks the vehicle 70 c Opening button CD changer see the the separate operating instructions d Switches the seat ventila tion on the left hand side on off 80 5 The warning lamp lights up briefly when the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock even on vehicles which do not have automatic child seat recognition on the front p...

Page 39: ...ing tilting sunroof 169 5 Primes deactivates the interior motion sensor 62 6 X Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 96 7 Rear view mirror 83 8 Reading lamp 96 9 Transmitter buttons for garage door opener 186 a Primes deactivates tow away protection 62 Function Page b Interior light 96 c X Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 96 d Ambient light 96 At a glance optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB...

Page 40: ...s settings for the seat exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel 86 4 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 84 5 Opens closes the side win dows 98 6 Unlocks the boot lid 71 Remote boot lid closing fea ture automatically opens or closes the boot lid 73 At a glance optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 37 ...

Page 41: ...Stowage compartments 38 Stowage compartments At a glance 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 38 ...

Page 42: ... on the sun visor 180 g Front passenger footwell luggage net 176 h Stowage compartment in the lower section of the centre console 177 Ashtray 181 Cigarette lighter 181 j Stowage compartment in front of the armrest 178 Cup holder in the centre console 172 k Stowage compartment telephone compartment under the armrest 178 Function Page l Front stowage compart ment in the centre console in the rear 17...

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Page 44: ...41 Occupant safety 42 Driving safety systems 57 Anti theft systems 61 Safety 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 41 ...

Page 45: ...ment only provides increased protection if the seat belt is worn correctly because Rthe seat 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...

Page 46: ...t a qualified specialist workshop Triggering of belt tensioners belt force limiters and airbags In the event of a collision the sensor in the airbag control unit evaluates important 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 t...

Page 47: ... which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the necessary deceleration does not occur Conversely airbags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformations This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as lon gitudinal body members are affected and suf ficient deceleration occurs as a result Belt tensioners belt force limiters The front seat belts an...

Page 48: ... woman must wear their seat belt correctly at all times and lean back against their backrest which should be positioned as close to the vertical as pos sible The head restraint must support the back of the seat occupant s head at about eye level RAlways secure children less than 1 50 m tall or under 12 years of age in suitable child restraint systems RAll vehicle occupants must select a seat posit...

Page 49: ...rbag due to the high speed at which the airbag is required to deploy G Risk of injury The airbag s functionality can only be guar anteed if the following parts are not cov ered and no badges or stickers are attached to them RPadded steering wheel boss RFront passenger front airbag cover ROuter side of front seats RRear door trims G Risk of injury When an airbag deploys a small amount of powder is ...

Page 50: ...straint system with automatic child seat recognition has not been fitted to the front passenger seat or has been fitted incorrectly Sidebags G Risk of injury If you wish to use seat covers Mercedes Benz recommends that for safety reasons you only use seat covers that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles The seat covers must be equipped with a spe cial tear seam for sidebags Otherwise a si...

Page 51: ...tect you in certain hazardous sit uations PRE SAFE intervenes in the event of Remergency braking situations e g if BAS Brake Assist intervenes Rcritical situations involving driving dynam ics e g if the vehicle oversteers or under steers significantly due to physical limits being exceeded If you are driving faster than approximately 30 km h PRE SAFE takes the following measures in the aforemention...

Page 52: ...on about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products to clean child restraint systems You can obtain information about this from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of injury Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could injure themselves...

Page 53: ...inst parts of the vehicle interior and be seriously or even fatally injured G Risk of injury If the child restraint system is not fitted correctly to a suitable vehicle seat it can not perform its protective function The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction This may lead to seri ous or even fatal injuries For this reason when fitting a...

Page 54: ... well as on both sides of the sun visor on the front passenger side Information about recommended child restraint systems is available at any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat If your vehicle does not have automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat this is indicated by a special sticker The sticker is affixed to the side of ...

Page 55: ...tended pro tective function in the event of an accident and could even lead to injuries i The windowbag the sidebag and the belt tensioner on the front passenger side are still active even if the front passenger front airbag is disabled G Risk of injury Do not place items of electronic equipment on the front passenger seat e g Rlaptops if switched on Rmobile phones Rcards with transponders e g ski...

Page 56: ... automatic child seat recogni tion on the front passenger seat as rec ommended7 Universal or as recommended Group 0 up to 13 kg Up to approximately 18 months Group I 9 to 18 kg Between approximately 8 months and 4 years As recommended Universal or as recommended Category II III 15 to 36 kg Between approximately 3 and 12 years 7 Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition...

Page 57: ...s Weight categories and ages Manufacturer Type Approval number Daimler order num ber Automatic child seat recognition Group 0 up to 10 kg Up to approximately 9 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes Group 0 up to 13 kg Up to approximately 18 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes Safety 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Se...

Page 58: ...n 22 kg secure the child restraint system using a lap shoul der belt G Risk of injury If the child restraint system is not fitted correctly to a suitable vehicle seat it can not perform its protective function The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction This may lead to seri ous or even fatal injuries For this reason when fitting a child ...

Page 59: ...inside You can open the door from the outside if the vehicle is unlocked G Risk of accident and injury If children are travelling in the vehicle acti vate the child proof locks for the rear doors and the override switch for the rear win dows The children could otherwise open the doors or windows while the vehicle is in motion and injure themselves or others 1 To activate 2 To deactivate X To activ...

Page 60: ... driving too fast This is partic ularly the case when cornering on wet and slippery roads and when driving too close to the vehicle in front The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce this risk or override the laws of physics For this reason always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions Maintain sufficient distance from other road users ...

Page 61: ... braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal BAS is deactivated G Risk of accident If BAS has malfunctioned the braking sys tem remains available with full brake boost ing effect However braking force is not automatically increased in emergency braking situations and the stopping dis tance may increase Adaptive b...

Page 62: ...the laws of physics If the vehicle is to be towed with the front or rear axle raised the ignition must be switched off key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock Application of the brakes by ESP could otherwise destroy the brake system on the front or rear axle i Only use wheels with the recommended tyre sizes Only then will ESP function properly To deactivate activate ESP ESP is activated automa...

Page 63: ...istribu tion EBV monitors and controls the brake pres sure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability under braking G Risk of accident If EBV is malfunctioning the brake system is still available with full brake boosting effect However the rear wheels can still lock e g under full braking This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident You should there fore adapt yo...

Page 64: ...the boot lid Rthe bonnet The alarm is not switched off even if you close an open door again 1 Indicator lamp X To prime lock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle boot lid can also be used Indicator lamp 1 flashes The alarm sys tem is primed after approximately 15 sec onds X To deactivate unlock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLES...

Page 65: ...ion lock X Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 lights up briefly X Lock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle boot lid can also be used Tow away protection remains deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again Interior motion sensor If the interior motion sensor is primed a vis ual and audible alarm is triggered if move ment is detecte...

Page 66: ...ains open 1 To deactivate the interior motion sensor 2 Indicator lamp X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 flashes briefly X Lock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle boot lid can also be used The interior motion sensor remains deacti vated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again Safety optional 219_...

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Page 68: ...elts 88 Lights 91 Windscreen wipers 97 Side windows 98 Driving and parking 101 Transmission 104 Instrument cluster 109 On board computer 111 Driving systems 132 Air conditioning 151 Sliding sunroof 169 Loading and stowing 172 Features 180 Controls 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 65 ...

Page 69: ...sing the summer opening feature Y page 100 You can close them using the convenience clos ing feature Y page 100 Factory settings X To unlock centrally press the k but ton The turn signals flash once The locking knobs in the doors pop up The anti theft alarm system is deactivated When it is dark the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on board computer i If you do not open eit...

Page 70: ...s have not been changed Rthe doors Rthe boot lid Rthe fuel filler flap G Risk of accident Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could open a door from the inside at any time even if it has been locked Or they could start the vehicle if a valid KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle and they press the KEYLESS GO button on the gear selector lever They could endanger themselves and others S...

Page 71: ...ally relock after approx imately 40 seconds i When a door is opened the side window on that side opens slightly When the door is closed the side window closes again The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or if the side windows have iced up It will not be possi ble to close the door Do not attempt to force the door closed You could otherwise damage the door or the wind...

Page 72: ...f it has been locked 1 Locking knob 2 Door handle X Pull door handle 2 If the door is locked locking knob 1 pops up The door is unlocked and can be opened i When a door is opened the side window on that side opens slightly When the door is closed the side window closes again The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or if the side windows have iced up It will not be poss...

Page 73: ...te rior if the engine is running and the boot lid is open This could poison you Therefore you should make sure that the boot lid is always closed when the engine is running The boot lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is enough space above the boot lid Opening from the outside You can only open the boot lid after unlocking it first X To unlock centrally press the k but to...

Page 74: ...oot lid opens The indicator lamp in the switch lights up and stays lit until the boot is closed again Locking the boot separately You can lock the boot separately9 If you then unlock the vehicle centrally the boot remains locked and cannot be opened X Close the boot lid X Remove the emergency key element from the key Y page 266 Basic position To lock separately X Insert the emergency key element f...

Page 75: ...ot lid Opening from the outside You can only open the boot lid after unlocking it first X To unlock centrally press the k but ton on the key 1 Handle X Pull handle 1 The boot lid opens Opening from the outside using the key You can unlock and open the boot lid simul taneously with the key when the vehicle is stationary X Press and hold the i button on the key until the boot lid opens Closing from ...

Page 76: ...se and lock centrally press KEY LESS GO button 2 i If you leave a KEYLESS GO key in the boot the boot lid will not lock Opening and closing from inside the vehicle You can open and close the boot lid from the driver s seat when the vehicle is stationary G Risk of injury Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trap ped Release the remote operating switch to stop t...

Page 77: ...ne to be started using the KEYLESS GO button the KEYLESS GO key must be in the vehicle i If there is a key in the ignition lock it has priority over the KEYLESS GO function 1 KEYLESS GO button If KEYLESS GO button 1 has not yet been pressed this corresponds to key removed or position 0 X Position 1 press KEYLESS GO button 1 once It is now possible to switch on the wind screen wipers for example i ...

Page 78: ...he 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 head restraints in the front seats are fitted with the NECK PRO system Y page 49 For this reason it is not pos sible to remove the head restraints from the front seats For design reasons the rear compartment head restraints cannot be removed Please contact a M...

Page 79: ...raint down to the desired position Head restraint position X Push or pull the head restraint in direction of the arrow Luxury head restraint G Risk of injury When folding back the head restraint side bolsters do not put your hands between the side bolster and the cushion holder There is a danger of entrapment 1 To adjust the head restraint side bolsters 2 To move the head restraint back and forth ...

Page 80: ...ght 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 adjusted and engaged head restraint X Slide the button up or down in direction of arrow 1 Head restraint position...

Page 81: ... the driver s seat can be adjusted to provide optimum support for your back 1 Adjustment lever X Move adjustment lever 1 in the direction of the arrow until the desired backrest con tour is achieved Rear seat head restraints G Risk of injury On a seat which is occupied move the head restraint into the upright position This reduces the risk of injury to the passenger in the event of an accident Fol...

Page 82: ...sition X Press the æ or ç button to adjust the contour of the backrest to suit your back X Press button 3 to move the point of great est backrest curvature downwards to the lumbar region and press button 2 to move it upwards to the upper back region X Adjust the side cushions of the backrest using button 1 so that you have good lat eral support Dynamic multi contour seat The dynamic multi contour ...

Page 83: ... indicator lamps in the button indicate the ventilation level you have selec ted 1 Seat ventilation X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on press button 1 repeatedly until the required ventilation level is set i If you open the side windows and the slid ing sunroof using the key Y page 100 the driver s seat ventilation automatically switches to the highes...

Page 84: ...nt you can adjust the steering wheel either manually or electrically G Risk of injury The electrically adjustable steering wheel can be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition lock Therefore do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle as they could become trapped as the steering wheel is adjusted G Risk of accident Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary and ...

Page 85: ...heel electri cally 1 Steering column fore and aft adjustment 2 Steering column height X Press the lever in direction of arrow 1 or 2 until the steering wheel has moved into the desired position You can find more information under REasy entry exit feature Y page 83 RStoring settings Y page 86 Steering wheel heating 1 To switch on the steering wheel heating 2 To switch off the steering wheel heating...

Page 86: ...ss one of the memory function posi tion buttons The steering column stops moving immedi ately Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could open the driver s door and thereby unintentionally activate the easy entry feature and become trapped The most recent position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the igni tion or when you store a memory position Y page 86 You can...

Page 87: ...sted the exterior mirror to the correct position Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically 1 To fold the exterior mirrors in or out X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Briefly press button 1 Both exterior mirrors fold in or out i If you are driving faster than 47 km h you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors Make sure that the exterior mirrors are ...

Page 88: ...ate Incident light could then dazzle you This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions thereby causing an accident In this case adjust the rear view mirror man ually G Risk of injury Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti dazzle mirror breaks Electrolyte is an aggressive irritant and must not be allowed to come into contact with your skin eyes or respiratory organs I...

Page 89: ... driver s and front passenger sides G Risk of injury The memory function can also be used when the key has been removed For this reason children should never be left unsu pervised in the vehicle They could other wise become trapped when moving the seat or the steering wheel G Risk of accident Only activate the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary You could otherwise ...

Page 90: ...that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear You can store a parking position for the exte rior mirror on the front passenger side using the memory button You will find information about using the exte rior mirror s parking position in the Parking aid section Y page 85 1 Exterior mirror on the driver s side 2 Adjustment button 3 Exterior mirror on the front passe...

Page 91: ...uld 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 wear the seat belts correctly For this reason secure pers...

Page 92: ...gh belt sash guide 1 X Route the belt over the centre of the shoul der without twisting it X Engage belt tongue 2 into buckle3 X If necessary adjust the belt to the appro priate height Y page 90 X If necessary pull upwards on the shoulder section of the belt to tighten the belt across your body Routing the belt X Press release button 4 and guide belt tongue 2 back towards belt sash guide 1 Belt wa...

Page 93: ...be routed across the middle of your shoulder 1 Release catch X To raise slide the belt sash guide upwards The belt sash guide engages in various posi tions X To lower press and hold release button 1 X Slide the belt sash guide downwards X Let go of release button 1 and make sure that the belt sash guide has engaged Correct driver s seat position 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat belt 3 Seat G Risk of accide...

Page 94: ... the central area of the head restraint X Check whether steering wheel 1 is adjus ted properly Y page 81 Make sure that Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent Ryou can move your legs freely Ryou can see all the displays in the instru ment cluster clearly X Check whether you have fastened seat belt 2 properly Y page 88 It should Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across ...

Page 95: ...trument cluster lights up Constant headlamp mode In countries in which constant headlamp mode is not a legal requirement you can make this setting via the on board computer X Make sure that constant headlamp mode has been set with the on board computer 11 X To switch on turn the light switch to M or U The dipped beam headlamps side lamps and licence plate lighting are switched on when the engine i...

Page 96: ...n the light switch to B before you start your journey Otherwise your vehicle may not be visible and you could therefore endanger yourself and others G Risk of accident When it is dark or foggy turn the light switch quickly from U to B You could otherwise cause an accident if the headlamps were to switch off temporarily i When the light switch is set to U you cannot switch on the front or rear fog ...

Page 97: ... flasher Main beam headlamp X Turn the light switch to B or U X To switch on press the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1 The main beam indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up X To switch off move the combination switch back to its normal position The main beam indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out Headlamp flasher X To switch on briefly pull the combination sw...

Page 98: ... the ignition the auto matic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0 Cornering light function vehicles with bi xenon headlamps Specially designed headlamps light up the area into which you are driving when turning corners If you are driving at speeds below 40 km h the cornering light function is activated either by the turn signals or when the steering wheel is turned If y...

Page 99: ...ch the automatic function on off 4 X To switch the right hand reading lamp on off 5 ð To switch the front interior lighting on off Automatic function X To switch on off press the button The interior lighting switches on if it is dark when you Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Ropen the boot Rremove the key from the ignition lock The interior lighting switches off after a delay You can set the delay...

Page 100: ...f U Intermittent wipe low rain sensor set to low sensitivity V Intermittent wipe high rain sensor set to high sensitivity u Continuous wipe slow t Continuous wipe fast 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 scratch the windscreen For this reason you should always switch off...

Page 101: ...on M Side windows Opening closing the side windows G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped between the side window and the door frame as a side window is opened Do not touch or lean against the side window dur ing the opening procedure You could become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the window moves down If danger threatens release the switch or pull the s...

Page 102: ...a switch on each door for the respective window Switches on the driver s door 1 Front left 2 Front right 3 Rear right 4 Rear left X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock i When the key is turned to position 0 or removed from the ignition lock it is still possible to operate the windows until the driver s or front passenger door is opened but for no more than five minutes X T...

Page 103: ...n the side windows Ropen the sliding tilting sunroof RSwitch on the seat ventilation i The Summer opening feature can only be operated via the key X Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the k button X Keep the k button pressed until the side windows and the sliding tilting sun roof are in the desired position Convenience closing When you lock the ve...

Page 104: ...ng Starting the engine G Risk of accident Do not keep any objects in the driver s foot well If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver s footwell make sure that they are correctly secured and that there is suffi cient clearance for the pedals Objects could otherwise get between the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration You may then no longer be able to brake change gear or accel...

Page 105: ...esel engine turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 74 The q preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X When the q preglow indicator lamp goes out turn the key to position 3 Y page 74 and release it The engine starts automatically i You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO G Risk of injury Your vehicle can b...

Page 106: ...ctivate the automatic lock ing feature Y page 127 i It is only possible to move the selector lever to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal Only then is the selector lever lock released X Depress the brake pedal and hold it down X Pull the parking brake release handle to release the parking brake X Move the selector lever to position D or R i Wait for the shift process to complete be...

Page 107: ...self and others Do not switch off the engine while driving X Move the selector lever to P With the key X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 74 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobiliser is activated With KEYLESS GO X Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button Y page 74 The engine stops and all the lamps in the instrument cluster go out Y page 26 Transmission G Risk of accident The movement of the...

Page 108: ...nly move the selector lever to R when the vehicle is stationary ë Neutral Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it Do not move the selector lever to N while you are driving The auto matic transmission could other wise be damaged If ESP is deactivated or faulty only move the selector lever to N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads ê...

Page 109: ...ission will shift down one or more gears Shift ranges When the selector lever is in position D it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range for the automatic transmission X Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D or to the left towards D The shift range selected is shown in the speedometer display The automatic trans mission shifts only as far as the selected gear i If ...

Page 110: ...ition Your style of driving influences how the auto matic transmission 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 on the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached The automat...

Page 111: ...lector button 1 Program selector button S Sport For all normal driving con ditions C Comfort For comfort mode M Manual For manual gearshifting X To activate press program selector but ton 1 repeatedly until M appears in the display If the selector lever is in position D you can shift up or down through the gears The gear currently selected and engaged is shown in the display X To deactivate press ...

Page 112: ...ission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed i It is not possible to shift gears using the steering wheel gearshift paddles during kickdown Instrument cluster Points to remember You will find a full overview of the instrument cluster in the At a glance section Y page 26 G Risk of accident No further messages can be displayed if there is a malfunction in the instrument cluster and or...

Page 113: ...fied concentration of antifreeze corrosion inhibitor the coolant temperature may rise to 120 The coolant temperature may rise to the top end of the scale at high outside temperatures and on long uphill stretches Resetting the trip meter X Select the standard display menu Y page 115 X Press and hold reset button 1 until the trip meter is reset Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedomet...

Page 114: ...s There is a short delay before a change in out side temperature is displayed On board computer Points to remember The on board computer is activated as soon as the key is turned to position 1 in the igni tion lock You can use the on board computer to call up information relating to your vehicle and to make and adjust settings You can call up the next service due date select the display language f...

Page 115: ...k Several functions are combined thematically in the menus For example the Audio TV DVD menu contains functions for operating the radio or DVD player The functions can be used to either look up information or to change set tings for your vehicle You can think of the configuration of the menus and the functions within a menu as a circle X Press the è orÿ button repeatedly to call up individual menu...

Page 116: ...On board computer 113 1 Display area for menus or submenus 2 Status bar with outside temperature or speed Y page 124 3 Trip meter Controls 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 113 ...

Page 117: ...On board computer 114 Menus and submenus Controls 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 114 ...

Page 118: ... 130 This is what the displays look like when you scroll through the menus The generic terms in the table overview are intended to help you navigate through the menus The terms themselves are not always displayed in the multi function display The Audio Navi and Tel menus are dis played slightly differently in vehicles with audio equipment and vehicles with COMAND APS The examples given in this Own...

Page 119: ...r AMG menu These functions are only available on AMG vehicles i Menu overview see Y page 114 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Press the è or button to select the AMG menu 1 Gear indicator 2 Upshift instruction 3 Engine oil temperature In the manual gearshift program the menu is displayed in red when the engine reaches the overrevving range You will also see shift up instruct...

Page 120: ...or five seconds X To stop press the æ button to stop the RACETIMER The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you stop the vehicle and turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock When you turn the key to position 2 or 3 and then press the æ button timing is continued Storing the lap time and starting a new lap It is possible to store a maximum of nine laps X Press the ç button to show the inter medi...

Page 121: ...ears 1 RACETIMER overall evaluation 2 Total time driven 3 Top speed 4 Distance covered 5 Average speed Lap evaluation This function is only available if you have stored at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER X Press the j button repeatedly until a lap evaluation appears Each lap is shown in a separate submenu You are able to see the fastest lap by flash ing symbol 1 1 Lap 2 Lap time 3 To...

Page 122: ...dio mode16 Digital Audio Broad casting see the separate operating instructions Operating the audio player or audio media Audio data from different audio players or media can be played back depending on the equipment fitted in the vehicle X Switch on the audio equipment or COMAND APS and select the audio player or medium see the separate operating instructions X To select next or previous track bri...

Page 123: ...er 2 Current scene Navigation menu In the Navigation menu the multi function display shows information from the naviga tion system i Menu overview see Y page 114 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Switch on the audio equipment or COMAND APS see the separate operat ing instructions X Press the è or button to select the Navigation menu Route guidance inactive The multi function ...

Page 124: ...display messages If there are messages the following mes sage may appear in the multi function dis play for example 2 messages X Press the j or k button to call up a display message You can scroll through the display mes sages in sequence The possible display messages are explained in the Practical advice section Y page 219 Settings menu There are two functions in the Settings menu the To reset Pr...

Page 125: ... or ç button to change the setting The changed setting is stored X Press the è or ÿ button to select a different display The following tables show the settings you can make in the individual submenus You will find additional information on the pages shown Instrument cluster submenu RUnit of measurement for distance Y page 123 RLanguage Y page 123 RStatus line display Y page 124 RBasic display stan...

Page 126: ...ronic X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the j button to select Display unit Speed odometer X Press the æ or ç button to select km kilometres or miles as the unit of measurement for distance X Press the j è or ÿ button to select a different display Select...

Page 127: ... will see the display that is not selected when you scroll through the Basic display menu Y page 115 X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the j button to select Basic display X Press the æ or ç button to select the basic display outside temperature Out side...

Page 128: ...s stationary In countries in which constant headlamp mode is a legal requirement Constant is the factory setting X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Lighting submenu X Press the j button to select Headlamp mode X Press the æ or ç button to set the mode for the headlamps to Manual or C...

Page 129: ...de lamps Rthe tail lamps Rthe licence plate lighting Rthe front foglamps Rthe lights in the exterior mirrors X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Lighting submenu X Press the j button to select Headlamps delayed switch off X Press the æ or ç button to activate or deactivate the Headlam...

Page 130: ...ch on time using the other func tions in the Heater submenu The auxiliary heating adopts the Thermatic or 4 zone Thermotronic temperature setting The minimum and maximum temperature set tings for the auxiliary heating are 20 and 24 respectively You can switch off the auxiliary heating by using the remote control or the auxiliary heat ing button on the centre console The auxiliary heating is switch...

Page 131: ...n to select a different display Activating or deactivating the easy entry exit feature i For more information on the easy entry exit feature see Y page 83 G Risk of injury When the easy entry exit feature is active the steering wheel moves There is a risk of occupants becoming trapped Before acti vating the easy entry exit feature make sure that nobody can become trapped Do not leave children unsu...

Page 132: ...the Settings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Driving dynamics seat adjustment submenu X Press the j button to select Driving dyn seat adjust driver or Driving dyn seat adjust front pass X Press the æ or ç button to select the desired seat setting Gentle for a soft seat setting or Vigorous for a hard seat setting X Press the j ...

Page 133: ...e that can be covered by the vehicle based on your current driving style and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank the display shows a vehicle being refuelled instead of the range Telephone menu Functions and displays are dependent on the optional equipment installed in your vehicle You can place your mobile phone in the mobile phone...

Page 134: ...a call X Press the t button Dialling a number from the phone book If your mobile phone is operational you can select and dial a number from the phone book at any time It is only possible to enter new numbers into the phone book using the mobile phone Please refer to the separate operating instructions for notes on how to do this X Press the j or k button to call up the phone book X Press the j or ...

Page 135: ...ol Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially if the vehicle is laden you must select shift range 1 2 or 3 in good time In this way you will make use of the braking effect of the engine which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and...

Page 136: ... set speed to the maximum speed 1 Segments Cruise control lever You can operate cruise control and variable Speedtronic with the cruise control lever The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selec ted RLIM indicator lamp off cruise control is selected RLIM indicator lamp lit variable Speedtronic is selected 1 To store the current speed or a higher speed 2 ...

Page 137: ...tor pedal Cruise control is activated and adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored Setting a speed X Press the cruise control lever up 1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a lower speed X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator ped...

Page 138: ...ident 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 G Risk of accident Distronic is only an aid designed to assist driving The driver remains fully responsible for the vehicle s distance from other vehi cles the vehicle s speed and braking in good time Distronic does not react to Rpedestri...

Page 139: ...maximum of 2 m s2 depending on its speed This cor responds to approximately 20 of your vehicle s maximum braking power You must also apply the brakes yourself if this braking power is not sufficient to avoid a collision Cruise control lever With the cruise control lever you can operate Distronic and variable Speedtronic The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you ...

Page 140: ...ruise control lever up 1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a lower speed X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored i Distronic is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal If you accelerate briefly to overtake Distronic adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished o...

Page 141: ...by law to the vehi cle in front Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary Distance warning function This function warns you when the distance to the vehicle in front is too small even when Distronic is deactivated RThe distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster lights up RAn intermittent warning tone may sound You must apply the brakes yourself in order to maintain the correc...

Page 142: ...ent warning signal sounds Brake to avoid crashing The intermittent warning tone ceases and the l distance warning lamp goes out once you have re established the required distance to the vehicle in front i Distronic brakes your vehicle at a maxi mum of 2 m s2 This corresponds to approximately 20 of your vehicle s maxi mum braking power Distronic menu in the on board com puter You can read the curre...

Page 143: ...ke or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 3 Variable Speedtronic is selected LIM indi cator lamp 2 in the cruise control lever lights up i You will see the Distronic off message in the multi function display for approxi mately five seconds The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine i Distronic is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator ped...

Page 144: ...ring is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late Vehicles travelling on a different line Distronic may not detect vehicles travelling on a different line The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Other vehicles changing lane Distronic has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet The distance to this vehicle will be too short Narrow vehicles Distronic has not detected the veh...

Page 145: ...Variable for speed limits e g in built up areas RPermanent for long term speed restric tions e g for driving on winter tyres Y page 144 G Risk of accident Speedtronic is only an aid designed to assist driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time i The speed indicated in the speedometer may differ slightly from the limit speed stored Variable Speedtronic With the...

Page 146: ... up 1 or down 4 The current speed is stored The stored speed e g LIM km h appears in the multi function display The segments in the speedometer from the start of the scale up to the stored speed light up Selecting the current or last stored speed X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you 3 Adjustment in 10 km h increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 for a higher speed o...

Page 147: ...ronic X Press è or to select the Set tings menu Y page 121 X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press æ or ç to select the Vehicle submenu X Press j to select Speed limit win ter tyres X Press the æ orç button to select the desired setting The following settings can be selected ROff Permanent Speedtronic is deactivated RA limit speed between 240 km h and 160 km h in increme...

Page 148: ...ake pedal Rthere is a malfunction in the system or an interruption in the power supply e g bat tery failure Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses are tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected G Risk of accident If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it deactivate HOLD and secure the vehicle against rolling away You will see a warning message in the multi fun...

Page 149: ...nity of the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you lock the vehicle Oth erwise limbs could become trapped If you have selected Comfort tuning the vehicle will be lowered if you lock it within 60 seconds of the engine being switched off Make sure when parking that you stop your vehicle so that it does not make contact with the kerb as it descends Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged Setting...

Page 150: ...condi tions Parallel to this the spring stiffness switches between comfort and sports lev els The damping spring stiffness settings are dependent on Ryour driving style Rthe road surface conditions Ryour individual selection Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock 1 To select the damping program 2 Indicator lamps X Start the engine Sports tuning I X Press bu...

Page 151: ...g aid It indi cates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object Parktronic is automatically activated when you switch on the ignition and release the parking brake Parktronic is deactivated at speeds above 18 km h It is reactivated at lower speeds Parktronic monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper 1 Se...

Page 152: ... and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is in the roof trim at the rear Front area warning display 1 Left hand side of the vehicle 2 Right hand side of the vehicle 3 Indicator segments The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two red segments Parktr...

Page 153: ...ctivate activate Parktronic 2 Indicator lamp If indicator lamp 2 is on Parktronic is deac tivated i Parktronic is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Controls 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 150 ...

Page 154: ...system with a cooling system 4 zone Thermotronic is a luxury automatic air conditioning system combining an auto matic heating and ventilation system with a cooling system You can control the air con ditioning separately for each zone in the vehi cle The rear compartment air conditioning allows separate temperature settings for the rear compartment 19 Rear compartment air conditioning is only avai...

Page 155: ...his will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior temperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter filters out most par ticles of dust and completely filters out pollen 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 i...

Page 156: ...unction Recommendation Notes 1 Sets the temperature left i Set the temperature to 22 Y page 159 2 y Demists the windscreen i Only use the demisting function until the wind screen is clear again Y page 163 3 Q Increases the airflow Y page 163 Controls optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 153 Z ...

Page 157: ...iary heating venti lation i You can use the residual heat to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition Y page 165 9 2 Activates deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi cation i Switch on the air conditioning with air dehumidifica tion function The indicator lamp in the 2 button comes on Y page 158 a ª Sets the air distribution Y page 162 b Activates deactivate...

Page 158: ... short time e g in a tunnel Otherwise the windows can mist up due to lack of fresh air Y page 164 e U Controls the air conditioning automatically i Activate automatic air conditioning AUTO appears in the display Y page 159 4 zone Thermotronic Controls optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 155 ...

Page 159: ...g on off i At very low temperatures the rear window heating is only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed up Y page 164 7 Sets the air distribution right Y page 162 8 U Controls the air conditioning system automatically right i Activate the automatic air conditioning The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Y page 159 9 2 Cooling with air dehumidification on off i Switch on the air c...

Page 160: ...sidual heat to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition Y page 165 g Reduces the temperature left hand side i Set the temperature to 22 Y page 159 h Activates deactivates air recirculation mode i Only use this operating mode for a short time e g in a tunnel Otherwise the windows can mist up due to lack of fresh air Y page 164 j U Controls the air conditioning...

Page 161: ...idi fication on off The cooling with dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu midified according to the temperature selec ted This prevents the windows from misting up G Risk of accident If the cooling with air dehumidification function is deactivated the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled during warm weather or deh...

Page 162: ...ribution are set to automatic mode X To deactivate press the Q or button The AUTO display for the airflow goes out The automatic control is deactivated and the airflow is controlled according to the selected setting Automatic air distribution remains activated or X 2 zone Thermatic only press the or ª air distribution button The AUTO display for the air distribution goes out The automatic control ...

Page 163: ...eratures can be set for the left and right sides of the rear compartment X To increase reduce press the or button Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 Adjusting the air vents G Risk of injury Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could cause burns or frost bite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents Keep bare skin away from these air...

Page 164: ...l its contents when 2 zone Thermatic 4 zone Thermotronic is activa ted The level of airflow to the stowage com partment depends on the airflow and air distribution settings The temperature of the air is approximately the same as that of the air flowing from the centre air vents Close the stowage compartment air vent when heating mode is activated and acti vate cooling with air dehumidification if ...

Page 165: ...ugh the centre and side air vents Z Directs the airflow through the demister vents to the wind screen and side windows X Directs the airflow through the demister vents to the wind screen and side windows and to the front and rear footwells a Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents Symbol Meaning Y Directs the airflow to the front and rear footwells Ú Directs the airflow to the ce...

Page 166: ...n X To activate press the y button The indicator lamp in the y button comes on The system automatically switches to the following functions Rcooling with air dehumidification on Rhigh airflow24 Rhigh temperature24 Rair distribution to the windscreen and front side windows Rair recirculation mode off X To deactivate press the y button The indicator lamp in the y button goes out The previously selec...

Page 167: ...r as it only switches itself off automatically after between six and twenty minutes i If the battery voltage is too low the rear window heating may switch off X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the button The indicator lamp in the switch lights up or goes out Activating deactivating air recircula tion mode You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant o...

Page 168: ...tion X Convenience closing press and hold the button until the side windows and the sliding tilting sunroof have closed The indicator lamp in the button comes on Air recirculation mode is activa ted X Convenience opening press and hold the button until the side windows and the sliding tilting sunroof have reached their original position The indicator lamp in the button goes out Air recirculation m...

Page 169: ...ti cally adjusts to changes in temperature and weather conditions For this reason the aux iliary heating could automatically switch over from ventilation mode to heating mode or from heating mode to ventilation mode You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to cool the vehicle interior to a temperature lower than the outside temperature Before activating X Set the temperature to a value between 20 ...

Page 170: ...ence Rsolid objects between the remote control and the vehicle Rthe remote control being in an unfavoura ble position in relation to the vehicle Rtransmitting from an enclosed space i The optimum range can be achieved if you hold the remote control vertically pointing upwards when you press one of the but tons i A battery symbol appears in the display when the batteries in the remote control are l...

Page 171: ...er 50 minutes i This time limit can be altered To do this visit a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Press the OFF button The following messages can appear in the display Display Meaning The auxiliary heating ventilation is deactiva ted The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is faulty Checking the status of the auxiliary heat ing X Press the...

Page 172: ...y The glass in the sliding tilting sunroof could break in an accident If you are not wearing a seat belt there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning Therefore always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries Only open the sliding tilting sunroof if it is free of snow and ice Otherwise mal functions may occur Do not allow anything to pr...

Page 173: ...and be seriously or fatally injured as you close the sliding tilting sunroof with increased force or without the anti entrap ment feature If the sliding tilting sunroof locks up during closing X Immediately after it locks up pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow 2 until the sliding tilt ing sunroof is closed The sliding tilting sunroof is closed with more force If t...

Page 174: ...e rear Rit is blocked Rno rain is falling on the windscreen e g because the vehicle is under a bridge or in a carport Opening and closing the cover The cover functions as a sunblind When you open the sliding tilting sunroof the cover moves back with it When the sliding tilting sunroof is closed or raised at the rear you can open or close the cover manually Resetting the sliding tilting sunroof Res...

Page 175: ...used for hot drinks Otherwise you may scald yourself Cup holder in the centre console X To open press the marking on the cup holder lightly The cup holder slides out automatically i You can remove the cup holder to clean it Clean the cup holder with clean luke warm water only When reinserting the cup holder make sure that you insert it into the guides X To close press the side of the cup holder in...

Page 176: ...e of gravity thereby affecting vehicle handling You must always observe the maximum roof load of 100 kg Always adapt your driv ing style to the prevailing road traffic and weather conditions and drive with particu lar care if the roof is laden Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent dam age to...

Page 177: ...ng skis 1 Cover 2 Release catches X Fold down the rear seat armrest X Press release catches 2 together and fold down cover 1 1 Skibag X Pull skibag 1 into the vehicle interior The skibag unfolds X Open the front stowage compartment in the rear centre console X Remove the rubber cover or X Remove cup holder 1 Cover X Fold cover 1 upwards X Open the boot lid 1 Release button X Press release button 1...

Page 178: ...ve the hook from the securing ring X Take the skis out of the skibag X Close the flap in the boot X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up X Stow the skibag in the rear seat backrest X Fold the cover back up i You should always close the flap in the boot if you do not require the skibag This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior Removing the skibag The skibag can be removed for c...

Page 179: ...eration Otherwise exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior and poison you The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle You should therefore load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations Observe the following notes when transport ing a load RWhen transporting a load never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight...

Page 180: ...ets i You will find an overview of the stowage compartments on Y page 38 Glove compartment 1 Opening button 2 Glove compartment The glove compartment can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key element Y page 266 X To open press opening button 1 X To close fold the cover upwards Stowage compartment in the centre console 1 Cover 2 Insert 3 Socket X To open press lightly on the marking on the...

Page 181: ...ne compartment under the armrest 1 Press 2 Cover X To open press the left hand or right hand side of button 1 and fold cover 2 to one side Ventilating the stowage compartment The stowage compartment under the armrest can be ventilated Y page 161 Front stowage compartment in the rear centre console 1 Cover X To open slide cover 1 forwards i The insert can be removed for cleaning Controls 219_AKB 2 ...

Page 182: ...um power consumption of 180 watts You will find further informa tion in the 12V sockets section Y page 182 Stowage compartment in the rear seat armrest X To open push the handle upwards and raise the armrest Stowage compartment under the driv er s seat 1 Tab X To open pull tab 1 upwards X Fold the cover out Controls 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 179 ...

Page 183: ...tainer 2 and mirror cover 5 has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down the sun visor X Pull the sun visor from retainer 2 X Swing the sun visor to the side Rear window blind 1 To extend or retract the rear window blind Make sure that the rear window blind can move freely Otherwise the blind or other objects could be damaged i Always drive with the rear window blind either fully extended or...

Page 184: ...ve the insert 3 Ashtray X To open press lightly on the top of ashtray 3 The ashtray opens X To remove the insert fold over cinder bar 1 with your finger and lift insert 2 upwards X To refit the insert press the insert into the holder until it clicks into place Cigarette lighter G Risk of injury and fire Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob Otherwise you might burn yourself Make sure tha...

Page 185: ...that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Socket in the cockpit A socket is fitted in the centre console on vehicles with the non smoker s package 1 Cover 2 Socket 3 Insert X Press lightly on the marking at the bottom of cover 1 The stowage compartment opens X Fold cover of socket 2 out to the right Socket in the rear passenger compart ment The rear socket is located in the stowage compar...

Page 186: ...ual interference between the vehicle electron ics and mobile phones Mercedes Benz rec ommends the use of an approved exterior aerial An exterior aerial conducts the elec tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle the field strength within the vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exterior aerial i There are various mobile phone brac...

Page 187: ...itched on for approximately ten minutes run on time If you make a call during this time the mobile phone will be switched off approximately ten minutes after you have ended the call Run on time You can change the run on time by making an additional phone book entry on the SIM card For the name enter Idletime and for the number enter a figure between 1 and 30 minutes If you have not entered a numbe...

Page 188: ...t and then fit the new one Removing the existing mobile phone bracket Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone bracket 2 To remove the mobile phone bracket 3 Mobile phone bracket X Press the release button in the direction of arrow 1 and remove mobile phone bracket 3 in the direction of arrow 2 Fitting a different mobile phone bracket Example illustration 1 Contact plate 2 Recesses 3 Mob...

Page 189: ...ntrol i You will achieve the best results by insert ing new batteries in the garage door s remote control before programming it X Erase the memory of the integrated remote control Y page 187 before programming it for the first time X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press and hold one of transmitter buttons 2 to 4 on the integrated remote control Indicator lamp 1 starts to flash a...

Page 190: ... remote control Please read the operating instructions for the garage door system X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the transmitter button on the rear view mirror that you have programmed to operate the garage door Garage door system with fixed code indi cator lamp 1 lights up continuously Garage door system with rolling code indi cator lamp 1 flashes briefly and then light...

Page 191: ...place floormats on top of one another 1 Press studs 2 Retainers X Slide seat backwards X To fit place the floormat in position X Press stud 1 onto retainer 2 X To remove pull floormat off retainers 2 X Remove the floormat Controls 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 188 ...

Page 192: ...notes 190 Refuelling 190 Engine compartment 193 Tyres and wheels 198 Winter driving 204 Driving tips 206 Driving abroad 208 Service 209 Care 210 Operation 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 189 ...

Page 193: ...is equipped with a self locking differential on the rear axle To better protect the differential gear on the rear axle you should perform an oil change after a running in phase of 3 000 km This oil change will increase the service life of your differential Have the oil change performed at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recom mends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this...

Page 194: ...ap audibly engages X Close the fuel filler flap i Vehicles with a diesel engine If you have run the tank completely dry it will be necessary to bleed the fuel system Y page 254 Petrol EN 228 Refuel using only unleaded premium grade petrol with a minimum octane num ber of 95 RON 85 MON conforming to European standard EN 228 You could otherwise impair engine output or damage the engine You will find...

Page 195: ...le you may also use standard unleaded petrol 91 RON 82 5 MON However using this fuel results in considerably higher petrol consumption and significantly reduced performance Avoid driving at full throttle and only drive in drive program C If no fuel other than regular petrol fuel 91 RON 82 5 MON or a lower grade is per manently available you should have the vehicle adapted to run on this fuel by th...

Page 196: ...ire Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Never mix diesel with petrol This would damage the fuel system and engine and could result in a vehicle fire Flow improver The effectiveness of a flow improver is not guaranteed with every fuel Observe the infor mation provided by the manufacturer when using a flow improver Only use flow improv ers that have been tested and approved by ...

Page 197: ...onnet is open you or others could be injured by the wiper rods Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off and that the key has been pulled out of the ignition lock before open ing the bonnet The bonnet release lever is located in the driver s footwell 1 Bonnet release lever X Pull release lever 1 The bonnet is released Make sure that the windscreen wipers are not folded away from the wi...

Page 198: ...emperature Rthe engine should be switched off for at least 30 minutes if the engine was not at operating temperature i e if you only star ted the engine briefly Using the oil dipstick Example of a vehicle with a petrol engine CLS 350 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark X Pull oil dipstick 1 out of the oil dipstick tube X Wipe off oil dipstick 1 X Insert oil dipstick 1 into the oil dipstick tu...

Page 199: ...The coolant temperature gauge must display less than 70 C You could otherwise be scalded by escaping hot coolant Coolant consists of water and antifreeze cor rosion inhibitor Only check the coolant level when the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down Checking the coolant level The expansion tank is located in the engine compartment on the left when viewed in the direction of...

Page 200: ...e naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled Use Ra windscreen washer fluid additive such as MB Summerwash to prevent smearing for temperatures above freez ing Ra windscreen washer fluid additive with antifreeze properties such as MB Winter wash if there is a risk of frost X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con tainer beforehand Adapt the mixing...

Page 201: ...t always be detec ted on retreaded tyres As a result Mercedes Benz cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded tyres are fitted Do not fit used tyres if you have no information about their previous usage G Risk of accident If wheels or tyres other than those which have been tested are fitted Rthe brakes or chassis components could be damaged Rwheel and tyre clearances can no longer be guaranteed ...

Page 202: ...lso be causing the unusual handling characteristics If you find no signs of dam age have the wheels and tyres inspected at a specialist workshop for example at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre RWhen parking your vehicle make sure that the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb or other obstacles If it is necessary to drive over kerbs speed humps or similar try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle O...

Page 203: ...pressure of all your tyres includ ing the spare tyre particularly prior to long trips and correct the pressure as nec essary To test tyre pressure use a suitable pressure gauge The outer appearance of a tyre does not permit any reliable conclusion about the tyre pressure On vehicles fitted with the elec tronic tyre pressure monitor the tyre pres sure can be checked in the on board com puter If the...

Page 204: ...not be detected by the tyre pressure loss warning system The tyre pressure loss warning system is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure e g if the tyre is penetrated by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking care fully Do not make any sudden steering movements when doing so While the vehicle is in motion the tyre pres sure loss...

Page 205: ...of all four tyres If you wish to cancel the restart X Press the ç button or X Wait until the message Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes Cancel disappears The tyre pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored Checking the tyre pressure electroni cally The tyre pressure monitor only functions if the correct wheel electronics are fitted to all wheels These monitor the pressure...

Page 206: ... is at high altitude In this case do not reduce the tyre pres sures Tyre pressure warning If the tyre pressure on one or more wheels drops significantly a message appears in the multi function display The tyre pressure of the affected wheel s will be displayed in a red rectangle You will also hear a warning tone Restarting the tyre pressure monitor In most cases the tyre pressure monitor will auto...

Page 207: ...nter use in par ticular because they do not provide suffi cient grip This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci dent Always observe the maximum permitted speed specified for the winter tyres you have fitted If you fit winter tyres which have a lower maximum permitted speed than that of the vehicle affix an appropriate warning sign in the driver s field of vision This ca...

Page 208: ...structions If snow chains are fitted to the front wheels they may come into contact with the bodywork and axle components when the vehicle is in motion and damage the tyre or the vehicle On vehicles with AIRMATIC DC you must only drive at raised vehicle level if snow chains have been fitted Y page 146 Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 km h i You may wish to deactivate ESP when pull...

Page 209: ...y rather than continuously Heavy and light loads If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load do not stop the vehicle immediately but drive on for a short while This allows the air flow to cool the brakes more quickly G Risk of accident Never depress the brake pedal continu ously while the vehicle is in motion e g never cause the brakes to rub by applying constant slight pedal pressure This c...

Page 210: ... you should compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater pressure when braking This also applies after the brake discs or the brake pads linings have been replaced High performance brake system for AMG vehicles The high performance brake system is designed for heavy loads Braking can there fore cause noises This will depend on RSpeed RBraking force REnvironmental conditions such a...

Page 211: ...nz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain the relevant workshop directories from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Only low octane fuel is available in certain countries You can find further information about fuel grades on Y page 190 Symmetrical dipped beam If your journey takes you to countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country ...

Page 212: ... due date and make a note of it before you disconnect the battery The alternative is to subtract the battery disconnection periods from the service date shown on the display Fading out the service message 1 Reset button X Press reset button 1 Exceeding the service due date One of the following messages appears in the multi function display Service A overdue by days Service A overdue by km You will...

Page 213: ...e diately whilst avoiding rubbing too hard RSoak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off afterwards RSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off afterwards RRemove tree resin oils fuels and grease by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in clean ing or lighter fluid RUse silicone remover to remove wax RUse tar remover to remove tar stains H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging cle...

Page 214: ...ce wiping noises caused by residue on the wind screen High pressure cleaners G Risk of accident Do not use high pressure cleaners with cir cular jet nozzles dirt grinders to clean your vehicle or especially the tyres You could otherwise damage the tyres and cause an accident Observe the instructions issued by the equipment manufacturer concerning the distance to be maintained between the nozzle of...

Page 215: ...nz Service Centre Cleaning the headlamps X Clean the headlamp lenses with a wet sponge Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps Therefore do not use the following Rdry cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents Rsolvents Rcleaning agents containing solvent You could otherwise scratch or damage the surface of the lense...

Page 216: ... leather covers are subject to a natural ageing process because they are a natural product and may react in different ways e g increased formation of wrinkles to certain environmental influences such as high humidity intense heat Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the quality both appearance and com fort of the covers is retained over time Care of exhaust tail pipes AMG vehi cles I...

Page 217: ...se 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 between the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner and the vehicle Operation optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36...

Page 218: ...ency 266 Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restraints 269 Changing the batteries 269 Changing the bulbs 271 Replacing the wiper blades 275 Flat tyre 276 Battery 288 Jump starting 291 Towing and tow starting 293 Fuses 295 Practical advice 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 215 ...

Page 219: ...ut to the side X Pull side reflectors 2 upwards to form a triangle and lock them at the top using retainer 1 First aid kit i Check the expiry date of the first aid kit annually and replace the contents if nec essary The first aid kit is located in the stowage com partment under the front passenger seat 1 Handle X To open pull handle 1 up X Fold the cover forwards X Remove the first aid kit Practic...

Page 220: ...ke sure that the jack is placed on a firm non slip and level surface Do not use wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height Do not start the engine at any time while a wheel is being changed Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack If you do not raise the vehicle...

Page 221: ... 2 Removing or fitting the luggage well 1 Securing clips 2 Luggage well X To remove unscrew securing clips 1 from the securing bolts by turning the clips anti clockwise X Lift up luggage well 2 in the area of secur ing clips 1 X Remove luggage well 2 from the boot X To fit insert the luggage well into the boot in such a way that securing clips 1 are roughly aligned with the securing bolts X Press ...

Page 222: ...hop 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 safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop When you stop and park the vehicle please observe the instructions provided for HOLD Y page 144 and...

Page 223: ...articular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop If this work is not carried out correctly the operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised There is a risk of accident and injury Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution 120 km h Maximum speed exceeded The maximum speed has been excee ded27 X Drive mo...

Page 224: ...AFE are unavailable due to undervolt age BAS has also been deactivated The brake system is still available with complete brake boosting effect X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop DISTRONIC Override Distronic is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle X Ease off the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC An activation condition for Distronic is not fulfilled X If conditions per...

Page 225: ...tronic is available again and the display mes sage disappears when the dirt e g slush falls off while you are driving or if the system detects that the sensors are fully available again If the display message does not disappear X Clean the Distronic cover in the radiator grille Y page 213 X If necessary wait until the system has cooled down X Restart the engine ESP also lights up v inoperative See...

Page 226: ...e cannot be started X Move the selector lever to P The engine can be started again P Selector lever in park position You have tried to switch off the engine with the KEYLESS GO button while the selector lever is in position R or D X Move the selector lever to P Please shift to P or N You have attempted to start the engine while the selector lever is not in position P or N X Move the selector lever...

Page 227: ... pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if necessary Y page 200 Tyre pressure monitor inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is malfunc tioning X Have the tyre pressure monitor and wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop Tyre pressure monitor inoperative No wheel sensors The tyre pressure monitor is deactivated because the vehicle is fitted with wheels that do not have suitable w...

Page 228: ...essure monitor and wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop Once wheels with suitable wheel sensors have been fitted again the tyre pressures are dis played in the multi function display after driv ing for a few minutes Tyre pressure monitor currently unavail able The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily deactivated The voltage of the vehicle s electrical system is too low or radio inter ...

Page 229: ...re loss warning system once the tyre pressure is correct Y page 201 Run Flat Indi cator inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is deactivated due to a malfunction X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Check tyres then restart Run Flat Indicator There was a tyre pressure warning mes sage X Make sure that the pressure set is correct for all tyres Y page 200 X Then restart the tyre press...

Page 230: ...noperative See Owner s Manual A malfunction has occurred X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC inoperative Speedtronic and cruise control or Dis tronic are not operational X Visit a qualified specialist workshop SRS Restraint system malfunction Con sult workshop The restraint systems are faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately Cruise control A c...

Page 231: ... Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution The battery is not being charged Possible causes Rfaulty alternator Rtorn poly V belt Rmalfunction in the electronics X Stop immediately and safely when traffic con ditions allow and check the poly V belt X If it has torn do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop X If it is not damaged have the vehicle checked a...

Page 232: ... In doing so avoid heavy loads on the engine e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go driving Vehicle rising Vehicles with AIRMATIC Dual Control your vehicle is adjusting to the level you have selected Vehicle rising Please wait Vehicles with AIRMATIC Dual Control the vehicle level is too low when the vehi cle is stationary X Do not pull away X Wait until the display message disappears T...

Page 233: ...ristics may be affected X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 2 Brake wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit X Have the brake pads linings replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop 3 Brake immediately A malfunction occurred with HOLD acti vated The horn may also sound at regular inter vals The horn becomes louder...

Page 234: ... specialist workshop immedi ately 3 Check brake fluid level G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir X Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so X Do not continue driving under any circumstan ces X Consult the nearest qualified specialist work shop X Do not top up the brake fluid This will not rec tify the malfunction Release parking brake You are driving wi...

Page 235: ...perature gauge X If the temperature increases again visit a quali fied specialist workshop immediately D Coolant Stop vehi cle turn engine off The poly V belt may have torn X Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Switch off the engine X Check the poly V belt X If it is not damaged do not start the engine again until the display message goes out There is otherwise ...

Page 236: ...ogen headlamp replace the bulb Y page 271 X Bi xenon headlamp visit a qualified special ist workshop AUTO lights inop erative The light sensor is faulty Constant head lamp mode is switched on X Switch the lights to manual control in the on board computer Y page 125 X Switch the lights on and off using the light switch Rear left turn sig nal Back up bulb on or Rear right turn signal Back up bulb on...

Page 237: ...right turn signal Back up bulb on The front left hand or right hand turn sig nal is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 271 3rd brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Left brake tail lamp Back up bulb on or Right brake tail lamp Back up bulb on The left hand or right hand rear brake lamp is faulty...

Page 238: ...s faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 271 Switch off lights You did not switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle X Turn the light switch to M or U Front left hand foglamp or Front right hand foglamp The front left hand or right hand foglamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Rear left hand foglamp or Rear right hand foglamp The left hand or right hand rear foglamp is faulty X Vis...

Page 239: ...rs ing lamp The left hand or right hand reversing lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Left hand tail lamp Back up bulb on or Right hand tail lamp Back up bulb on The left hand or right hand tail lamp is faulty This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ò Replace air cleaner The engine air filter must be replaced X Visit ...

Page 240: ...le to deliver information to the on board computer The following systems may have failed RCoolant temperature gauge RRev counter RCruise control or Speedtronic display X Visit a qualified specialist workshop H Tyre pressure Cau tion Tyre defect One or more tyres are losing air rapidly The affected wheel is highlighted in the tyre pressure display of the tyre pressure monitor X Stop the vehicle wit...

Page 241: ...r a few minutes with the corrected tyre pressure I Change key batter ies The batteries of the KEYLESS GO key are discharged X Change the batteries Y page 269 I Key not detected The KEYLESS GO key is not in the vehicle It will no longer be possible to centrally lock the vehicle and start the engine if the engine is switched off X Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so...

Page 242: ...entilation has switched off or cannot be switched on X Drive for a longer distance The battery is being charged The auxiliary heating ventilation is reactivated as soon as there is sufficient battery voltage X inoperative Refuel There is insufficient fuel in the fuel tank The auxiliary heating cannot be switched on X Refuel at the nearest filling station X inoperative See Owner s Manual The auxili...

Page 243: ...th connection between your mobile phone and the audio system or COMAND APS is not activated X The Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the audio system or COMAND APS is not activated see separate operating instructions t No telephone inserted Your mobile phone is not inserted in the bracket X Insert mobile phone into the bracket Y page 183 W Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level...

Page 244: ...ested solutions One or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing There is insufficient voltage because too many consumers are switched on The seat ventila tion has switched itself off auto matically X Switch off consumers that are not required e g reading lamps interior lighting etc The seat ventilation will automatically switch back on as soon as there is sufficient v...

Page 245: ...been deactivated due to a malfunction X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The indicator lamp in the rear window heating button is flashing The rear window heat ing has switched itself off prema turely or cannot be switched on There is insufficient voltage because too many consumers are switched on X Switch off consumers that are not required e g reading lamps interior lighting etc The rear win...

Page 246: ...re 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 e g RNotebooks RMobile phones RCards with transponders e g ski passes or access passes If the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp is still lit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice optional 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mk...

Page 247: ... qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible v The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident ESP is deactivated ESP will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin X Reactivate ESP Y page 59 Exceptions Y page 59 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions v The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the...

Page 248: ...ing with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases 3 The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is run ning You will also hear a warning tone G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir X Do not continue driving under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immedia...

Page 249: ...top the vehicle as soon as possible Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Allow the engine and coolant to cool X Check the coolant level Observe the warning notes Y page 196 Top up the coolant if necessary X Have the coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work shop if the coolant needs topping up more often than usual D The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the eng...

Page 250: ...ied specialist work shop if the coolant needs topping up more often than usual D The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running You will also hear a warning tone If the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged X Do not continue driving under any circumstances X ...

Page 251: ... detected a sudden or significant pressure loss in at least one of the tyres X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y page 219 The warning light will go out after the flat tyre has been changed and you have been driving for a few minutes 1 The re...

Page 252: ...s tened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 88 The warning tone ceases The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after start ing the engine 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 88 The warning lamp goes out G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger s...

Page 253: ...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 driven faster than 25 km h for a short time X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them safely The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases W The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp comes on while the engine is run ning The fuel level has fa...

Page 254: ...e 219 You hear a warning tone You are driving with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake You hear a warning tone You have opened the driver s door and forgotten to switch off the lights X Turn the light switch to M or U You hear a warning tone G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 88 You hear a continuous tone...

Page 255: ...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 detect any damage X Start the engine as normal The NECK PRO head restraints on the driver s and front passenger seats have been trig gered Your vehicle has been involved in a rear end collision X Reset the NECK ...

Page 256: ... immediately and remove it X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap cannot be opened The fuel filler flap is not released X Unlock the vehicle Y page 266 The opening mechanism is jam med X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2...

Page 257: ...r approximately 10 seconds key in posi tion 2 in the ignition lock X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs smoothly The fuel system is now free of air If the engine does not start X Wait two minutes X Repeat the starting procedure for up to 40 seconds If the engine still does not start X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2...

Page 258: ...t the engine will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Vehicles with a diesel engine The engine will 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 254 The engine will not sta...

Page 259: ...y sound Y page 110 The coolant 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 196 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...

Page 260: ...is in emergency mode It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear and reverse gear X Stop the vehicle 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 If D is selected the transmission shifts into 2nd gear if R is selec ted the transmission shifts into reverse gear X H...

Page 261: ... at a qualified spe cialist workshop 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 214 X Switch the ignition back on Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20...

Page 262: ...n wipers Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested 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 The...

Page 263: ...irrors 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 Push the mirror into the correct position manually Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors X Press the mirror folding button Y page 84 repeatedly until you hear a distinct click The mirror housing is...

Page 264: ...ty X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element Y page 266 X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop The 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 270 You have lost a key X Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle ...

Page 265: ...y and recharge it if necessary Y page 290 X Start the engine The on board voltage is too low X Switch off non essential consumers e g seat heating or interior lighting and try to turn the key again If this does not work X Check the starter battery and recharge it if necessary Y page 290 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 291 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice optional 21...

Page 266: ...es Y page 270 and replace them if necessary Y page 270 There is a fault with KEYLESS GO X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key To do this point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and try to open the vehicle again X Have the KEYLESS GO key checked at a qualified specialist work shop There is interference from a pow erful source of radi...

Page 267: ...he KEYLESS GO key in the ignition lock You have lost the KEYLESS GO key X Have the KEYLESS GO 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 Auxiliary heating ventilation Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The auxiliary heating is not work ing The fuel level is down to the re...

Page 268: ...xiliary heating on or off using the remote control The remote control display shows FAIL and the symbol There is not enough fuel in the tank or the auxiliary heating is faulty X Refuel at the nearest filling station X Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist work shop Parking up the vehicle Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The vehicle is to be left parked ...

Page 269: ...LESS GO Releasing and removing the emergency key element 1 Release catch 2 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 or the KEYLESS GO key X Remove the emergency key element from the key Y page 266 To unlock X Inser...

Page 270: ... On right hand drive vehicles turn the emergency key element anti clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Check whether the doors and the boot lid are locked Opening the boot To unlock the boot The boot lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is enough space above the boot lid If the boot can no longer be unlocked with the key or the KEYLESS GO key X R...

Page 271: ...outside by pushing down the edge Releasing the parking lock manually In the event of an electrical fault it is possible to release the selector lever lock manually to move it out of position P e g if you wish to tow the vehicle away To release the parking lock manually 1 Selector lever cover 2 Release button X Depress the parking brake firmly X Press selector lever cover 1 to the right and remove ...

Page 272: ...ng tool 1 out of the glove com partment X Insert resetting tool 1 into guide 3 between the head restraint cushion and the rear head restraint cover X Press resetting tool 1 downwards until you hear the head restraint deployment mechanism engage X Pull out resetting tool 1 X Firmly press back head restraint cushion 2 until it engages X Repeat this procedure for the second head restraint Changing th...

Page 273: ...the new batteries beneath the con tact spring with the positive terminal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Push the battery tray back into the key housing until the battery tray engages X Check the function of all key buttons on the vehicle Auxiliary heating remote control One 6V pin battery type 2CR11108 is required 1 Battery 2 Battery cover X Prise apart the side arms of battery co...

Page 274: ... Therefore never remove the cover from xenon bulbs Do not change xenon bulbs yourself but have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary special ist 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 work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried ...

Page 275: ...plate lighting 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 Centre i Have the headlamp setting checked reg ...

Page 276: ...nge the bulb X Insert bulb holder 6 into the headlamp and turn it clockwise until it engages X Place housing cover 2 back on and turn it clockwise until it engages Replacing the bulbs in the main beam headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover 3 anti clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder 4 anti clockwise and remove it together with the bulb X Pull the bulb out of...

Page 277: ...l it engages Replacing the turn signal lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn bulb holder 1 anti clockwise and remove it along with the bulb X Turn the bulb anti clockwise applying slight pressure and remove it from bulb holder 1 X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 1 and turn it clockwise X Insert bulb holder 1 into the headlamp and turn it clockwise until it engages Changing th...

Page 278: ...indscreen wipers to posi tion u Y page 98 on the combination switch X When the wiper arms have reached a ver tical position turn the key to position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind screen until it engages X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm Vehicles with KEYLESS GO X Switch off the engine X Take your foot off the brake pedal X Set t...

Page 279: ...ll occupants must get out of the vehicle Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so X Make sure that no one is near the danger area whilst a wheel is being changed Any one who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should for example stand behind the barrier X Switch off the engine X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Place the warning triangle Y page 216 or warning lamps at ...

Page 280: ...lar work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist work shop X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre e g screws or nails X Remove TIREFIT the accompanying max 80 km h sticker and the electric air pump from the stowage well underneath the boot floor Y page 217 1 Driver s field of vision sticker 2 Wheel sticker X Affix pa...

Page 281: ... has a pressure gauge integrated in the electric air pump Version 1 Version 1 1 TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 2 Flap 3 Recess 4 On off switch 5 Electric connector with cable 6 Air pump hose 7 Flange X Open flap 2 on the electric air pump X Pull connector 5 and air pump hose 6 from the housing X Screw air pump hose 6 onto flange 7 of TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1 X Place TIREFIT sealant filler bo...

Page 282: ...ir pump and drive the vehicle forwards or backwards approximately 10 m This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly X Remove TIREFIT filler bottle 1 from the electric pump X Pump up the tyre again G Risk of accident If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not achieved after five minutes the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the neces sary speciali...

Page 283: ...ve the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of accident Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km h The max 80 km h sticker must be affixed within the driver s field of vision The vehicle s handling characteristics may be affected H Environmental note Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro fessionally e g at a Me...

Page 284: ...le forwards or backwards approximately 10 m This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly X Remove TIREFIT filler bottle 1 from the electric pump X Pump up the tyre again G Risk of accident If a pressure of 1 8 bar is not achieved after five minutes the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the neces sary specialist knowledge and tools to c...

Page 285: ...n the driver s field of vision The vehicle s handling characteristics may be affected H Environmental note Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro fessionally e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four years at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Changing a wheel and fitting the spare wheel G Risk of accident The wheel dimensio...

Page 286: ...wheel you wish to change X On downhill gradients place chocks or similar under both wheels of the other axle Raising the vehicle 1 Wheel wrench X Using wheel wrench 1 loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn Do not unscrew the bolts com pletely G Risk of accident If you fail to position the jack correctly the vehicle may Rslip off the jack Rinjure you or others Rbe d...

Page 287: ...d is damaged you must not drive the vehicle any further Consult 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 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 wor...

Page 288: ...p the collapsible emergency spare wheel before lowering the vehicle as you could otherwise damage the wheel rim The electric air pump is located in the stow age well under the boot floor X Take the electric air pump out of the stow age well under the boot floor 1 Flap 2 On off switch 3 Electric connector with cable 4 Air pump hose with pressure gauge and pressure release screw 5 Union nut X Open f...

Page 289: ...ntil the vehicle is standing firmly on the ground again X Place the jack to one side 1 5 Wheel bolts X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross wise pattern in the sequence indica ted 1 to 5 The tightening torque must be 130 Nm G Risk of accident Have the tightening torque checked imme diately after a wheel is changed The wheels could work loose if they are not tightened to a tightening torque of...

Page 290: ...nd sud den acceleration as well as driving over obstacles i e kerbs potholes and driving off road This is particularly the case when the vehicle is heavily laden The maximum permissible distance that can be driven in run flat mode depends to a large extent on the loads placed on the vehicle It can be shorter due to high speeds a heavy load sudden acceleration and or manoeuvring the road surface co...

Page 291: ...ner s Manual H Environmental note Do not dispose of batteries with the house hold rubbish Dispose of defective batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take them to a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or a special collection point for old batteries G Risk of injury Mercedes Benz recommends that for safety reasons you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by M...

Page 292: ...lified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Installation location of the battery Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the boot It is located under the cover in the spare wheel well 1 Electrostatic protection 2 Battery 1 Positive terminal under cover 2 Negative terminal Electrostatic protection G Risk of injury Only use rechargeable batteries with elec trostatic protection f...

Page 293: ...ttery X Disconnect the breather hose Removing the battery X Disconnect the battery Y page 290 X Loosen the bolt which holds the battery in place X Release the strap and remove the battery Charging and fitting the battery G Risk of injury Only charge the installed battery with a bat tery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz These battery chargers allow the battery to be charg...

Page 294: ...on if neces sary Y page 289 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 125 RReset the sliding tilting sunroof Y page 171 RReset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in out automatically by folding the mirrors out once Y page 84 Jump starting If your vehicle s battery is discharged the engin...

Page 295: ...donor battery 4 Connection for suitable earth point on the vehicle X Connect positive contact on your vehi cle 1 to positive terminal of the donor battery 2 using the jump lead connecting the jump lead to your own battery first X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Connect the negative terminal of the donor battery 3 and the earth contact on your vehicle 4 using the ...

Page 296: ...d up and transported Only secure the tow cable or towing bar to the towing eyes You may otherwise damage the vehicle RVehicles with an automatic transmission must not be tow started RIf the engine does not start try jump start ing it Y page 291 RIf it is not possible to jump start the vehicle have it towed to the nearest qualified spe cialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre RIf the veh...

Page 297: ...heel wrench from the vehicle tool kit Y page 217 X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the towing eye and tighten 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...

Page 298: ...mperage and which have the amperage specified in the fuse allocation chart A Mercedes Benz Service Centre will be happy to advise you G Risk of fire Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the correct amperage for the system con cerned Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses A circuit overload could other wise cause a fire Have the cause traced and ...

Page 299: ...object into the recess as a lever 2 X Remove cover 1 from the dashboard using a flat blunt object 2 X Pull cover 1 in the direction of the arrow by hand and remove it X To close clip in cover 1 at the front X Fold cover 1 inwards until it engages X Close the driver s door Fuse box in the boot The fuse box is located in the boot behind the trim on the left hand side when viewed in the direction of ...

Page 300: ...nics 299 Vehicle identification plates 300 Engine 302 Performance 303 Tyres and wheels 304 Vehicle dimensions 309 Vehicle weights 310 Service products and capacities 311 Frequencies for garage door open ers 319 Technical data 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 297 ...

Page 301: ...d parts may invalidate 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 Mercedes Benz therefore recommends genui...

Page 302: ...ed by the Mercedes Benz warranty If you 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 radio...

Page 303: ...ting permit may be invalidated EU Directive 95 54 EC the Automotive EMC Direc tive 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 ...

Page 304: ...ont of the front passenger seat 1 Floor covering 2 Vehicle identification number VIN X Slide the front passenger seat to its rear most position X Fold floor covering 1 upwards You will see vehicle identification number VIN 2 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 219_AKB 2 4 en G...

Page 305: ... rpm Rated torque 300 Nm 350 Nm 365 Nm 530 Nm 630 Nm 540 Nm At engine speed 2 500 5 000 rpm 2 400 5 000 rpm 3 000 5 100 rpm 2 800 4 800 rpm 5 200 rpm 1 600 2 400 rpm Number of cylinders 6 6 6 8 8 6 Displacement 2 996 cm3 3 498 cm3 3 498 cm3 5 461 cm3 6 208 cm3 2 987 cm3 Maximum engine speed 6 500 rpm 6 500 rpm 6 750 rpm 6 500 rpm 7 200 rpm 4 500 rpm 32 Only for certain countries Technical data 219...

Page 306: ... CLS 350 36 CLS 350 CGI36 CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG CLS 320 CDI Automatic transmission 7 0 seconds 6 7 seconds 5 4 seconds 4 5 seconds 7 0 seconds 33 Missing values were not available at time of going to print 34 Only for certain countries 35 Missing values were not available at time of going to print 36 Only for certain countries Technical data 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 3...

Page 307: ... 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 dimensional variations and different tyre deformation characteristics could cause the tyres to make contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in damage to the tyres or the veh...

Page 308: ...ET 28 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 28 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 28 Rear axle Summer tyres39 245 45 R17 95W 245 40 R18 93Y 275 35 R18 95Y Summer tyres38 39 245 45 R17 95Y MOExtended 245 40 R18 93Y MOExtended 275 35 R18 95Y MOExtended Winter tyres 245 45 R17 99V XL M S 245 40 R18 97V XL M S Winter tyres38 245 45 R17 99V XL M S MOExtended 245 40 R18 97V XL M S MOExt Wheels 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 18 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 18 9 5J x 18 H2...

Page 309: ...yres 245 35 R19 93V XL M S Wheels 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 25 Rear axle Winter tyres 275 30 R19 96V XL M S40 Wheels 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 28 Both axles Winter tyres 245 40 R18 97V XL M S 245 35 R19 93V XL M S41 42 Wheels 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 25 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 25 40 Snow chains not permitted 41 Special snow chains have been approved please consult your authorised Mercedes Benz Centre 42 Approved only for speeds up to...

Page 310: ...ont axle Summer tyres 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL Wheels 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 25 Rear axle Summer tyres 285 30 ZR19 98Y XL43 Wheels 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 28 43 Use of snow chains not permitted Technical data 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 307 ...

Page 311: ...eel The maximum tyre pressure given in the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap must be set for the spare wheel All models except CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG Performance Package Minispare emer gency spare wheel 44 Tyres T 155 70 R17 110M Tyre pressure 4 2 bar Wheels 4 0B x 17 H2 ET 34 Collapsible emer gency spare wheel 44 Tyres 175 55 18 95P XL 175 50 19 97P Tyre pressure 3 5 bar 3 5 b...

Page 312: ...m 4 915 mm 4 917 mm Vehicle width with exterior mirrors folded out 2 107 mm 2 107 mm 2 107 mm 2 107 mm 2 107 mm 2 107 mm Vehicle height 1 430 mm 1 430 mm 1 430 mm 1 415 mm 1 389 mm 1 430 mm Wheelbase 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 45 Only for certain countries Technical data 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 309 ...

Page 313: ... permissible gross vehicle weight 2 195 kg 2 195 kg 2 200 kg 2 300 kg 2 370 kg 2 280 kg Maximum permissible front axle load 1 050 kg 1 050 kg 1 055 kg 1 110 kg 1 165 kg 1 135 kg Maximum permissible rear axle load 1 190 kg 1 190 kg 1 190 kg 1 235 kg 1 250 kg 1 190 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum boot load 47 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 46 Only for certa...

Page 314: ... Service Centre G Risk of injury When handling 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 Envir...

Page 315: ...se 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 directly related to fuel consumption and therefore depend on Refficient use of the fuel by ...

Page 316: ... 11 0 l 100 km Extra urban 7 8 8 0 l 100 km 7 0 7 2 l 100 km 8 5 8 7 l 100 km 9 9 l 100 km 5 9 6 4 l 100 km Overall NEDC 10 1 10 6 l 100 km 9 1 9 3 l 100 km 11 6 11 8 l 100 km 14 5 l 100 km 7 6 8 1 l 100 km CO2 emis sions 241 253 g km 217 222 g km 275 280 g km 345 g km 200 215 g km 48 Missing values were not available at time of going to print 49 Only for certain countries Technical data 219_AKB 2...

Page 317: ...applies to which engine CLS 280 CLS 35050 CLS 350 CGI50 CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG CLS 320 CDI MB Sheet num ber 229 3 229 5 229 3 229 5 229 3 229 5 229 551 MB Sheet num ber vehicles without a diesel particle filter 52 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 MB Sheet num ber vehicles with a diesel particle fil ter 228 51 229 31 229 51 i In the event that the 50 Only for certain countries 51 Restrictio...

Page 318: ...dditives will result in a restriction of your warranty Engine oils for vehicles without a diesel particle filter may also be used temporarily in vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the engine oil listed is not available You must then have an oil change carried out as soon as possible Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter Engine with oil filter CLS 28...

Page 319: ... will be too low If antifreeze corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration the boiling point of the coolant will be around 130 C The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentra tion in the cooling system should Rbe at least 50 This will protect the cooling system against freezing down to around 37 C Rnot exceed 55 concentration antifreeze protection down to 45 C otherwise heat will no...

Page 320: ... vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard e g when driving downhill This would impair braking efficiency Have the brake fluid renewed every two years with a brake fluid that has been approved by Mercedes Benz and have this confirmed in the Service Booklet i There is usually a notice in the engine compartment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due ...

Page 321: ...sher fluid reservoir with a mixture of water antifreeze and wind screen washer concentrate Y page 197 Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem peratures G Risk of fire Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled Technical data 219_AKB 2 4 en GB mkalafa 2007 11 13T09 28 36 01 00 Seite 318 ...

Page 322: ...05 27 40 433 868 Germany Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE7519301 29 April 05 27 40 433 868 Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 May 05 27 40 433 868 Finland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 40 433 868 France Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 30 40 433 868 French Guyana Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 30 40 43...

Page 323: ...18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Italy DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15347 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15348 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15350 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15357 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15358 DGPGSR II 347487 FOR 15359 27 40 433 868 Jordan TRC LPD 2005 23 27 30 40 433 868 Canary Islands 000438 2005 000439 2005 000440 2005 000441 2005 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 3 June 2005 27 40 433 Croatia SDR 224 06 27 40 433 868 ...

Page 324: ...ique Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 July 05 27 30 40 433 868 Monaco Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 40 433 868 New Zealand 20 March 06 27 30 40 433 The Netherlands Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Norway Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE05 02424 SA644 18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Austria Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05...

Page 325: ...icle 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 500 1 2005 437 9 May 05 27 40 433 868 Spain 000438 2005 000439 2005 000440 2005 000441 2005 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 27 40 433 868 South Africa 11 October 2005 27 40 433 Syria 279 4 14 05 March 06 Czech Republic General Licence GL 30 R 2000 Reg No 844 13 May 05 27 40 433 Hungary Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 United Arab...

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