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Summary of Contents for E 200 CDI 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: ...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 manual Please consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre if you have any questions The Owner s Manual Brief Instructions Service Booklet and supplements specific to vehicle equipment belong with the vehicle ...

Page 5: ... 16 At a glance 19 Safety 39 Controls 65 Operation 217 Practical advice 251 Technical data 343 Contents 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 2 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 6: ... Rear compartment 169 Rear window heating 175 Setting the air distribution 173 Setting the airflow 174 Setting the air vents 171 Setting the temperature 170 Setting the temperature rear compartment 171 Switching the residual heat func tion on off 176 see Climate control Airmatic DC Dual Control 156 Air pump electric 255 Ambient lighting Setting on board computer 136 Antifreeze concentration 389 39...

Page 7: ...Belt warning 97 Bonnet Bonnet catch 223 Display message 267 Opening closing 222 Bonnet release lever Release lever 222 Boot Emergency release 307 Locking separately 72 Opening closing manually 70 Boot luggage compartment Opening closing automatically 73 Boot lid Display message 266 Brake Warning lamp 286 Brake Assist see BAS Brake fluid 390 Display message 270 Brake lamps Adaptive 59 Display messa...

Page 8: ...echnical data 365 COMAND 124 On board computer 124 see separate operating instructions Constant headlamp mode Setting on board computer 135 Consumption statistics on board computer 140 Convenience closing 109 Coolant 225 Checking the level 226 Display message 267 271 Mixture ratio 388 Temperature gauge 120 Warning lamp 287 Cornering light Display message 272 Cruise control 143 Display message 265 ...

Page 9: ...152 Driving tip Braking 236 Distronic 151 Driving abroad 238 Driving on flooded roads 238 Driving on wet roads 238 Trailer towing 240 Winter 235 DVD audio Operating on board computer 129 DVD video Operating on board computer 130 Dynamic driving seat 84 Selecting seat adjustment on board computer 139 E Easy entry exit feature Activating deactivating on board computer 138 Easy entry feature 90 Easy ...

Page 10: ...matic 92 Folding in out automatically 92 Folding in out electrically 91 Folding in when locking on board computer 139 Malfunction 300 Parking position 92 94 Resetting 92 Storing settings 93 Exterior view Overview 20 F Fastening seat belts Children 56 Fire extinguisher 253 First aid kit 253 Flat tyre MOExtended run flat system 328 Preparing the vehicle 317 TIREFIT kit 318 Floormat 216 Foglamps Disp...

Page 11: ... I Immobiliser 62 Indicator and warning lamp Brakes red 286 Coolant 287 Distronic red 149 286 Engine diagnostic 288 ESP 60 285 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 49 283 Reserve fuel 291 Seat belt 290 SRS 41 289 Tyre pressure monitor 289 Indicator and warning lamps 285 Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp Instrument cluster 120 Overview 26 28 Selecting the language on board computer 133 Instrument light...

Page 12: ...2 Fog lights 100 104 Hazard warning lamps 102 Headlamp flasher 101 Headlamp range 102 Light switch 99 Main beam headlamps 101 Motorway mode 104 Rear foglamp 100 Switching off display message 275 Turn signals 101 LIM indicator lamp Cruise control 143 Distronic 146 Variable Speedtronic 152 Load compartment load maximum 370 371 372 373 374 Loading guidelines 190 Locking Automatic 70 Emergency locking...

Page 13: ...ent 206 Telephone menu on board com puter 141 Modifying the programming Key 66 KEYLESS GO key 68 MOExtended run flat system 229 328 MP3 129 Operation on board computer 129 see separate operating instructions Multi contour seat 84 Multi function display 120 123 Multi function steering wheel 122 Overview 30 N Navigation 130 Navigation menu on board com puter 130 see separate operating instructions N...

Page 14: ...arning display 160 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp 49 283 Performance 352 Permanent four wheel drive see 4MATIC Permanent Speedtronic 154 Petrol Minimum grade 219 Plastic hooks 191 Plastic trim Cleaning 247 Power supply trailer 242 Power windows see Side window Pre emptive occupant safety system see PRE SAFE PRE SAFE system 46 PRE SAFE System Display message 262 Program selector button Automatic...

Page 15: ...sion 115 Reversing lamp Display message 276 Roller sunblind Opening closing 184 Rear side window 208 Rear window 208 Roof load maximum 370 371 372 373 374 Roof rack 187 Run on time mobile phone 212 S Safety net 201 Seat Adjusting 77 78 80 Correct driver s seat position 97 Storing settings 93 Seat belt Adjusting the height 97 Fastening 95 Warning lamp 97 290 Seat cushion Removing rear bench seat 19...

Page 16: ...34 Station see Radio Status line on board computer 123 Selecting the display 134 Steering wheel Adjusting 89 Buttons on board computer 122 Storing settings 93 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 118 Steering wheel heating 90 Malfunction indicator lamp 283 Stowage compartment 205 Armrest in front 206 Armrest under 206 Centre console 206 Centre console rear 207 Glove compartment 205 Rear seat armrest 2...

Page 17: ...T kit Storage location 255 Using 318 Total distance recorder 27 29 Resetting the trip meter 121 Tow away protection 63 Towing 339 Towing eye Fitting 338 Removing 339 Tow starting 339 Trailer 7 pin connector 242 Display message 268 272 273 Power supply 242 Trailer loads Technical data 376 Trailer tow hitch 239 Notes on care 248 Trailer towing Driving tips 240 Mounting dimensions 375 Parktronic 161 ...

Page 18: ...ning and indicator lamp ABS yellow 285 LIM Cruise control 143 LIM Distronic 146 LIM variable Speedtronic 152 Warning signal Audible 292 Warning triangle 252 Washer fluid Display message 281 Wearing seat belts 95 Wheel bolts Tightening torque 327 Wheel chock Use 256 Wheels General notes 227 Interchanging 233 Technical data 357 Windowbags 46 Windows Cleaning 246 Cleaning the windscreen 246 Side wind...

Page 19: ...Personal driving style RDo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine RDo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary RDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis tance from the vehicle in front RAvoid frequent sudden acceleration RChange gear in good time and only use each gear for up to 2 3 of its maximum engine speed RSwitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning u...

Page 20: ...nderbody tyres or wheels for example when bottoming out on rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at high speed could damage your vehicle As a result you could cause an accident This also applies to vehicles which are equipped with underbody protection For this reason drive slowly over obstacles avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough terrain and if necessary have your vehicle checked at a qua...

Page 21: ...icensing regulations G Risk of injury Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehicle Their purpose is to draw your atten tion and the attention of others to various dangers Therefore do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so If you remove the warning stickers you or others could be injured by failing to recog nise certain dangers Introduction 211...

Page 22: ...ulti function steering wheel 30 Centre console 31 Overhead control panel 34 Door control panel 35 Stowage compartments 36 At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 19 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 23: ...Exterior view 20 Exterior view At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 20 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 24: ...Panorama sliding sunroof 183 Function Page 8 Exterior mirrors 91 Parking aid 92 9 Windscreen wipers opera tion 105 Cleaning the wiper blades 246 Replacing the wiper blades 315 a Opening the bonnet 222 Engine oil 223 Coolant 225 b Front lights 311 c Fitting the front towing eye 337 d Tyres and wheels 227 Checking the tyre pressure 229 Flat tyre fitting the spare wheel 317 e Fitting the rear towing ...

Page 25: ...Cockpit 22 Cockpit Cockpit left hand drive vehicles At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 22 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 26: ...rol panel 34 a Glove compartment 205 b Opens the glove compart ment 205 c Opens the spectacles com partment mobile phone compartment 206 d Controls COMAND APS and the audio system see the respective operating instructions e Centre console 31 f Ignition lock 76 Function Page g Adjusts the steering wheel manually 89 h Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 89 Switches the steering wheel heating on ...

Page 27: ...Cockpit 24 Cockpit right hand drive vehicles At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 24 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 28: ...truc tions a Adjusts the headlamp range 102 b Light switch 99 c Door control panel 35 d Releases the parking brake 113 e Opens the bonnet 222 f Ignition lock 76 g Adjusts the steering wheel manually 89 Function Page h Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 89 Switches the steering wheel heating on off 90 j Parking brake 113 k Centre console 31 l Controls COMAND APS and the audio system see the re...

Page 29: ...nstrument cluster 26 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster kilometres At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 26 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 30: ...ter h Standard display 125 j Automatic transmission gearshift program display 115 k Total distance recorder l Automatic transmission selector lever position dis play 115 m Speedometer Function Page n Engine diagnostic warning lamp 288 o Tyre pressure warning lamp 289 p Brake system warning lamp 286 q Clock 135 r Reserve fuel warning lamp 291 s Fuel gauge t Reset button 120 u Diesel engine preglow ...

Page 31: ...Instrument cluster 28 Instrument cluster miles At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 28 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 32: ...ter h Standard display 125 j Automatic transmission gearshift program display 115 k Total distance recorder l Automatic transmission selector lever position dis play 115 m Speedometer Function Page n Engine diagnostic warning lamp 288 o Tyre pressure warning lamp 289 p Brake system warning lamp 286 q Clock 135 r Reserve fuel warning lamp 291 s Fuel gauge t Reset button 120 u Diesel engine preglow ...

Page 33: ...V DVD menu selects the next previous station or selects an audio track or a video scene using rapid scrolling In the Telephone menu starts rapid Function Page k scrolling through the telephone book 2 Multi function display 123 3 æ Selects submenus in the Settings menu Adjusts the values Adjusts the volume 4 s t Accepts or rejects ends a call 5 è ÿ Selecting menus scrolls back and forth At a glance...

Page 34: ...ilation on off 177 5 Deactivates Parktronic 160 6 Sets AIRMATIC DC 157 Vehicles with manual trans mission switches the aux iliary heating ventilation on off 177 Function Page 7 Sets the vehicle level 156 8 Distronic sets the speci fied distance 148 9 Distronic switches the distance warning function on off 149 a Automatic transmission selects the gearshift pro gram 117 At a glance optional 211_AKB ...

Page 35: ...Centre console 32 Upper section At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 32 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 36: ...and side on off 85 a ATA indicator lamp 62 b Locks the vehicle 70 c Opening button for CD changer see separate operating instructions d Switches the seat ventila tion on the left hand side on off 85 5 The warning lamp lights up briefly when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock even on vehicles which do not have automatic child seat recognition on the front passenger seat In that cas...

Page 37: ...ilting sunroof 180 or Opens closes the pano rama sliding sunroof 183 6 Primes deactivates the interior motion sensor 63 7 Rear view mirror 91 8 Reading lamp 104 Function Page 9 Transmitter buttons for garage door opener 214 a Primes deactivates tow away protection 63 b Ambient light 104 c Interior light 104 d X Switches the left hand reading lamp on off 104 At a glance optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB m...

Page 38: ...erior mirrors 91 5 Opens closes the side win dows 107 6 Saloon unlocks the boot lid 70 Saloon with remote boot lid closing feature automati cally opens or closes the boot lid 73 Estate with remote boot lid closing feature automati cally opens the tailgate 73 At a glance optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 35 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf prefligh...

Page 39: ...Stowage compartments 36 Stowage compartments At a glance 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 36 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 40: ...7 g Stowage compartment in the centre console 206 Socket 210 Ashtray 209 Cigarette lighter 209 h Spectacles compartment mobile phone compart ment 206 j Luggage net in the front passenger footwell 190 k Stowage compartment in front of the armrest 206 Cup holder in the centre console 186 Function Page l Stowage compartment telephone compartment under the armrest 206 m Stowage compartment in the cent...

Page 41: ...g gage compartment floor 192 3 Bag hooks 4 Luggage net 5 Stowage well underneath the rear section of the lug gage compartment floor 192 6 Loading tray 7 Folding box 8 Luggage net At a glance optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 38 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 42: ...39 Occupant safety 40 Driving safety systems 58 Anti theft systems 62 Safety 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 39 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 43: ...tection 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 where an airbag is deployed it ...

Page 44: ...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 the airbag con trol unit pre emptively triggers t...

Page 45: ...rmed 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 and the outer seat belts in the rea...

Page 46: ...tly at all times and lean back against the backrest which should be positioned as close to the vertical as pos sible The head restraint must support the back of the 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 position that is as far away from the air bag as possible The ...

Page 47: ... 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 released The powder may cause short term breathing difficu...

Page 48: ...re is not a child restraint system with automatic child seat recognition fitted to the front passenger seat or that a child restraint sys tem with automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front passenger seat 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 Merce...

Page 49: ...ently of the front airbags Rregardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied Rif the vehicle overturns and the system determines that windowbag deployment can offer additional protection to that pro vided by the seat belt PRE SAFE system PRE SAFE system takes pre emptive meas ures to protect you in certain hazardous sit uations PRE SAFE intervenes in the event of Remergency braking situa...

Page 50: ...ystem which is appropriate to the size and age of the child and recommended for Mercedes Benz vehi cles Preferably you should fit the restraint system to a suitable rear seat Ensure that the child is strapped in throughout the trip You can obtain information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products to clean ...

Page 51: ...in the event of a sudden change of direction heavy braking or an accident it would not be possible to restrain the child The child could be thrown against parts of the vehicle inte rior and be seriously or even fatally injured G Risk of injury If the child restraint system is not correctly fitted to a suitable vehicle seat it cannot perform its protective function The child cannot be restrained in...

Page 52: ... front passenger seat Ron vehicles with automatic child seat rec ognition on the front passenger seat if the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warn ing lamp is not lit To draw attention to this danger there is an appropriate warning sticker on the dash board as 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...

Page 53: ...lace objects such as a cushion under the child restraint sys tem The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cush ion An incorrectly fitted child restraint sys tem cannot perform its intended protective function in the event of an accident and could lead to injuries i The windowbag the sidebag and the belt tensioner on the front passenger side are still active even w...

Page 54: ...mmended7 Universal or as recom mended Universal or as recom mended 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 Universal8 or as recom mended Universal or as recom mended Universal or as recom mended Universal9 or as recom mended Group II III 15 to 36 kg between approximately 3 and 12 years 7 Only use child restraint...

Page 55: ...mately 18 months Group I 9 to 18 kg Between approximately 8 months and 4 years Universal11 or as recommended Universal or as recommended As recommended12 Group II III 15 to 36 kg between approximately 3 and 12 years As recommended12 with the fol lowing restrictions permitted weight 15 to 25 kg permitted age 3 to 7 years 10 Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition 11 M...

Page 56: ...ufacturer 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 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 53 Z Dateiname...

Page 57: ...he child restraint system is not correctly fitted to a suitable vehicle seat it cannot perform its protective function The child cannot be restrained in the event of a sud den change of direction heavy braking or an accident This may lead to serious or even fatal injuries For this reason when fitting a child restraint system observe the manufacturer s installation instructions and the correct use ...

Page 58: ...st also use a padded table which has been spe cially approved for the integrated child seat G Risk of injury To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury to the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident RYou must follow the manufacturer s installation instructions for the child seat when fitting the padded table and fas tening the seat belt RDo not modify the ...

Page 59: ... buckle X If the integrated child seat is being used without the padded table make sure that the belt Ris routed as low as possible across the pel vic area in front of the hips Ris tightened across the lap by pulling upwards on the child s shoulder belt Ris tight and is routed across the middle of the child s shoulder Ris not twisted and does not pass across the child s neck or under the child s a...

Page 60: ...ate from being opened from the inside 1 To activate 2 To deactivate X To activate push the locking lever to the left 1 X Check that the child proof lock is working properly X To release press safety lever to the right 2 Override feature for the rear windows 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 sw...

Page 61: ... or when driving too close to the vehicle in front The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce this risk nor 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 and objects on the road ABS Anti lock Braking System ABS regulates brake pressure in such...

Page 62: ... 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 brake lamps i Adaptive brake lamps are only available in certain...

Page 63: ...nition 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 Vehicles with 4MATIC may not be towed with the front or rear axle raised i Only use wheels with the recommended tyre sizes Only then will ESP function properly Deactivating activating ESP ESP is activated automatically when the ...

Page 64: ...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 your driving style to the differ...

Page 65: ...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 tail gate 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 KEYLESS GO you can also unlock ...

Page 66: ...riefly X Lock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle boot lid tailgate 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 detected in the vehicle interior while the vehicle i...

Page 67: ...vate 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 tailgate can also be used The interior motion sensor remains deacti vated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again Safety optional 211_AKB 2 5 en G...

Page 68: ...pers 105 Side windows 107 Driving and parking 110 Transmission 114 Instrument cluster 120 On board computer 121 Driving systems 142 Air conditioning 162 Sliding sunroof 180 Loading and stowing 186 Features 207 Controls 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 65 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 69: ...ith the key You can open them using the summer opening feature Y page 109 You can close them using the convenience closing feature Y page 109 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 com...

Page 70: ...ctory settings have not been changed Rthe doors Rthe boot lid tailgate Rthe fuel filler flap When starting the engine and whilst driving KEYLESS GO also checks whether a valid KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle by periodi cally establishing radio contact G Risk of accident If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle they could open a door from the inside even if it has been locked Or they coul...

Page 71: ...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 either a door or the boot lid tailgate after you have unlocked the vehicle it will automatically relock after approximately 40 seconds i There is a danger of the vehicle being unlocked unintentionally This could occur if the KEYLESS GO key is w...

Page 72: ...hes twice Locking centrally from the luggage compartment Estate i If the vehicle is locked centrally while the tailgate is open the tailgate will be locked automatically when it is closed i If you leave the KEYLESS GO key in the vehicle the tailgate will not lock 1 Locking button on the tailgate X Press locking button 1 above the licence plate recess on the tailgate The vehicle locks centrally Loc...

Page 73: ...oor from the inside even if it is locked and thereby endanger themselves and others 1 Unlocking button 2 Locking button X To unlock press button 1 X To lock press button 2 Boot luggage compartment vehicles without remote boot lid closing fea ture G Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte rior if the engine is running and the boot lid is open This could poison you Therefore you...

Page 74: ...y when the vehicle is stationary X Press and hold the i button on the key until the boot lid opens Closing from the outside G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped as you close the tailgate i Do not leave the key in the boot luggage compartment You could otherwise lock yourself out Saloon 1 Recess Estate 1 Recess Controls 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 ...

Page 75: ...hat there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate i You can only open the tailgate from the inside if the child proof locks have not been activated Y page 56 1 Handle 2 Locking catch X Pull the upper section of handle 1 X Swing the tailgate upwards i The tailgate cannot be opened from the outside if you slide locking catch 2 in the handle to the right Locking the boot separately Salo...

Page 76: ...tailgate is opening or closing G Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte 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 tailgate is always closed when the engine is running G Risk of accident Estate Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could open the tailgate from the inside and th...

Page 77: ...ing button Estate 1 Closing button X Press closing button 1 The boot lid tailgate closes automatically Closing from the outside and locking centrally using KEYLESS GO You can close the boot lid tailgate from the outside using the closing button in the boot lid tailgate or you can close and centrally lock the vehicle simultaneously with the KEY LESS GO button G Risk of injury Monitor the boot lid t...

Page 78: ...u can open and close the boot lid from the driver s seat when the vehicle is stationary Estate You can open the tailgate from the driver s seat when the vehicle is stationary Saloon G Risk of injury Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trap ped Release the remote operating button to stop the closing procedure Saloon 1 Remote operating button Estate 1 Remote op...

Page 79: ... saved posi tion when opening i If you do not hear a tone it was not pos sible to save the position Open the tailgate slightly and press the closing button again until you hear a tone Deactivating X Press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear two brief tones Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle Estate with a folding bench seat On Estate vehicles with a folding bench se...

Page 80: ... i If you now press KEYLESS GO button 1 once the power supply is disconnected again Seats Points to remember You will find information about folding down the rear bench seat in the following sections RThrough loading feature in the rear bench seat Saloon Y page 195 RLuggage compartment enlargement Estate Y page 198 Depending on the vehicle s equipment the seats can adjusted either manually electri...

Page 81: ...annot be removed Y page 83 Please contact a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for more information Adjusting the seats manually and electrically 1 Seat cushion angle 2 Seat height 3 Backrest angle 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment X Lift handle 4 and slide the seat forwards or backwards X Release handle 4 again Make sure that you hear the seat engage into position Backrest ang...

Page 82: ... 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 X To adjust the side bolsters of t...

Page 83: ...on up or down in the direction of arrow 3 Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are gently supported X Slide the button up or down in the direction of arrow 2 Backrest angle X Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow 5 Head restraint height G Risk of injury Make sure that the central area of the head restraint supports the back of your head at about eye level Y...

Page 84: ...t The lumbar support for 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 Only transport occupants on seats with head restraints fitted If a seat is occupied pull the head restraint up from the stowed positio...

Page 85: ...not correctly sup ported by the head restraint in the event of an accident Never travel without a cor rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint 1 Release catch If the head restraint is fully inserted it is nec essary to press release catch 1 X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired height X To lower press release catch 1 and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired posi...

Page 86: ...the backrest back again until it engages i When refitting the head restraints make sure that you fit the correct head restraint to the centre seat It is marked with the let ter M on the outer sides of the support bars Make sure that the head restraints engage fully X To refit place the head restraint in the guides and push it in Estate 1 Release catch i You must pull the outer head restraints firm...

Page 87: ... the thigh cushion into the desired position 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 c...

Page 88: ...ntilation 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 109 the driver s seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level X To switch off press button 1 repeate...

Page 89: ... the folding bench seat G Risk of injury If you are using the folding bench seat in the luggage compartment the backrests on the rear bench seat must be upright and locked Only start the journey once the head restraints for the folding bench seat are correctly positioned Adjust the head restraint so that the back of the seat occu pant s head is supported at about eye level This reduces the risk of...

Page 90: ...he folding bench seat upwards 3 Seat belt retainers X Hook the seat belts into retainers 3 X Pull release handle 2 and fold the folding bench seat cushion into the sitting posi tion X Push down the seat cushion until the back rest engages fully X Fold the head restraints upwards Fitting and removing the seat cushion i You must remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the luggage compartment flo...

Page 91: ...button on the bottom of the head restraint X Press release button 1 and fold the head restraints down To prevent damage you must insert the head restraints fully into their guides and engage the belt buckles in their guides 1 Release catch 2 Backrest X Press release catch 1 and push the head restraints in fully X Fold backrest 2 of the folding bench seat into its original position until it engages...

Page 92: ...cause an accident The steerability of the vehicle is however not affected When you adjust the steering wheel make sure that Rthe steering wheel can be reached with your arms slightly bent Ryou can move your legs freely Ryou can see all the displays in the instru ment cluster clearly Adjusting the steering wheel man ually 1 Release handle 2 Steering column height 3 Steering column fore and aft adju...

Page 93: ...usly set when the key is inserted into the ignition lock with the driver s door closed G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped when you activate the easy entry exit feature If there is a risk of becoming trapped stop the adjustment procedure To halt the pro cedure Rpress the steering column adjustment switch Rpress one of the memory function posi tion buttons The steering column...

Page 94: ...x exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision At low outside temperatures the exterior mir rors are heated automatically Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 Left hand exterior mirror 2 Adjustment button 3 Right hand exterior mirror X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button 3 for the right hand exterior mirror or button 1 for the left hand exte rior mirro...

Page 95: ...ave activated this function and fold in the exterior mirrors using button 1 they will not be folded out automatically You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button 1 Automatic anti dazzle mirrors The rear view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver s side automatically go into anti dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the sen sor...

Page 96: ... RDriver s side steering wheel position RDriver s side position of the exterior mir rors on the driver s and front passenger sides G Risk of injury The memory function can be used when the key has been removed For this reason children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle They could otherwise become trapped when moving the seat or the steering wheel G Risk of accident Only use the memor...

Page 97: ...e 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 92 1 Exterior mirror on the driver s side 2 Adjustment button 3 Exterior mirror on the front passenger side 4 Memory button M X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Press button 3 ...

Page 98: ...ne 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 persons less than 1 50 m tall in sp...

Page 99: ...rcedes Benz for your vehicle 1 Belt sash guide 2 Belt tongue 3 Buckle 4 Release button Routing the belt X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position Y page 77 X Pull the belt smoothly through belt sash guide 1 X Route the belt over the centre of the shoul der without twisting it X Engage belt tongue 2 into buckle 3 X If necessary adjust the belt to the appro priate height...

Page 100: ... out if both the driver and the front passenger have fastened their seat belt i Further information about the seat belt warning lamp Y page 290 Belt height adjustment You can adjust the seat belt height on the fol lowing seats RDriver s seat RFront passenger seat ROuter rear seats Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be routed across the middle of your shoulder 1 Release catch X To raise ...

Page 101: ...re that Ryou are as far away from the driver s front airbag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright posi tion Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly Ryou have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supp...

Page 102: ...cence plate and instru ment lighting B Dipped beam headlamps or main beam headlamps Foglamps Rear foglamp i The exterior lighting automatically switches off when you remove the key from the ignition lock or open the door while the ignition is switched off ignition key in posi tion 0 Switch off the side lamps or parking lamp when you leave the vehicle This prevents the battery from discharging Dipp...

Page 103: ...atically when the engine is running When the dipped beam headlamps are switched on the green dipped beam indi cator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up Front foglamps Rear foglamp G Risk of accident If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy turn the light switch to B before you start your journey Otherwise your vehicle may not be visible and you could therefore endanger yourself an...

Page 104: ...beam headlamp 2 Headlamp flasher Main beam headlamp X Make sure that the key is in position 2 of the ignition lock or that the engine is run ning X Turn the light switch to B or U16 X To switch on press the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1 The main beam indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster lights up X To switch off move the combination switch back to its normal position The mai...

Page 105: ... headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps according to how your vehicle is laden You can only adjust the headlamp range while the engine is running Saloon 1 Thumbwheel for headlamp range Position Load 0 Front seats occupied 1 Front and rear seats occupied Position Load 2 Front and rear seats occu pied boot laden 3 Driver s seat or both front seats occupied b...

Page 106: ...e light function RCornering light function RMotorway mode RExtended range foglamps Active light function For the active light function the dipped beam headlamps swivel horizontally The swivel angle changes according to the respective driving situation The active light function is not active when the vehicle is stationary Cornering light function Specially designed headlamps light up the area into ...

Page 107: ... steering movements for 1 000 m Extended range foglamps The extended range foglamps reduce the glare experienced by the driver and improve the illumination of the edge of the carriage way X To switch on switch on the rear foglamp The front foglamps and the rear foglamp are switched on The extended range fog lamps are activated if you are driving slower than 70 km h X To switch off switch off the r...

Page 108: ...Front reading lamps X To switch on off press the X button Rear compartment overhead control panel Rear compartment overhead control panel 1 X To switch the left hand reading lamp on off 2 X To switch the right hand reading lamp on off Rear compartment reading lamps X To switch on off press the X button Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on off Combination switch 1 To switch on the w...

Page 109: ...ing on the intensity of the rain turn the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1 to position U or V The rain sensor is activated The appropri ate wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain Continuous wipe X Depending on the intensity of the rain turn the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1 to position u or t Switching off the windscreen wipers X...

Page 110: ... leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle even if you only leave it for a short time G Risk of injury Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could Rbe seriously or even fatally injured on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposur...

Page 111: ...y press the switch down or pull it up Closing with increased force and without the anti entrapment feature G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped and a serious or even fatal injury is not caused as you close a side window with increased force or without the anti entrap ment feature If a side window locks up during closing and has reopened again slightly X Immediately after the ...

Page 112: ...ma sliding sunroof is in the desired position Convenience closing When you lock the vehicle you can close the side windows and the sliding tilting sun roof or the panorama sliding sunroof simul taneously On vehicles with a panorama sliding sun roof you can then close the roller sun blinds G Risk of injury Make sure nobody can become trapped when using the convenience closing fea ture Proceed as fo...

Page 113: ...ton 1 again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof close Driving and parking 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 ...

Page 114: ... To start a petrol engine turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock Y page 76 and release it as soon as the engine is run ning X To start a diesel engine turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 76 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 76 and release it The engine starts au...

Page 115: ...avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads You could otherwise damage the drive train AMG vehicles at low engine tempera tures below 20 C the maximum engine speed is limited in order to protect the engine Avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold in order to protect the engine and maintain smooth engine oper ation i The vehicle locks centrally once you have pu...

Page 116: ...e with the key removed Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could release the parking brake This could lead to a serious or fatal accident G Risk of fire Make sure that the exhaust system does not under any circumstances come into contact with easily ignitable material such as dry grass or petrol The material could otherwise ignite and set the vehicle on fire Parking brake 1 Relea...

Page 117: ...d remove it The immobiliser is activated Using KEYLESS GO X Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button Y page 77 The engine stops and all the lamps in the instrument cluster go out Y page 26 Transmission Introduction to the transmission G Risk of accident The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way Do not keep any objects in the driver s footwell Make sure that floormats or carpets are co...

Page 118: ... position 2 Gearshift program S C or S C M The current shift range and gearshift program S C or S C M appear in the display of the speedometer When the selector lever is in position D you can influence the gearshifts made by the automatic transmission by Rrestricting the shift range Rchanging gear yourself Selector lever positions ì Park position Prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped...

Page 119: ...h the selector lever towards D while driving at too high a speed X To derestrict the shift range press and hold the selector lever towards D until D is shown once more in the display The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D X To select the most effective shift range press and hold the selector lever to the left towards D The automatic transmission will shift to ...

Page 120: ...for example Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner The vehicle is driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels are less likely to spin Driving tips Accelerator pedal position 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 ...

Page 121: ... N or R you cannot change gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles If the manual gearshift programme M has been selected and you restart the engine the automatic transmission will switch to an automatic gearshift program If the auto matic gearshift program S or C has been selected the automatic transmission will resume the corresponding gearshift pro gram when you restart the engine Manual ...

Page 122: ...u to shift up Downshifting G Risk of accident Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid X Briefly press the selector lever to the left towards D or X Pull the left hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Y page 118 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear i For maximum acce...

Page 123: ...ce 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 Activating the multi function display X Switch on the ignition 1 Reset button The multi function display also switches on when you Rpress reset button 1 Ropen a door Rswitch on the lights Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting X Brighter or dimmer...

Page 124: ...isk of accident The road surface may be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges even if tem peratures are just above freezing point The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style You should therefore always adapt your driving style and speed to suit the weather conditions There is a short delay before a change in out side temperature is displayed On board computer Points to re...

Page 125: ...r a video scene In the Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or phone number j k Press and hold in the Audio TV DVD menu selects the next previous station or selects an audio track using rapid scrolling Press and hold in the Tele phone menu starts rapid scrolling through the tele phone book Several functions are combined thematically in the menus For example the Audio TV DVD...

Page 126: ...enu con tains a number of submenus Y page 131 The number of menus depends on the equip ment in your vehicle Multi function display The multi function display shows you values and settings as well as any display messages that may have been generated 1 Display area for menus or submenus 2 Status bar with outside temperature or speed Y page 134 3 Trip meter Controls 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version ...

Page 127: ...On board computer 124 Menus and submenus Controls 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 124 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 128: ... menu Y page 141 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...

Page 129: ... or the outside temper ature Illustration showing the digital speedometer dis played 1 Digital speedometer 2 Status line with outside temperature 3 Trip meter AMG menu These functions are only available on AMG vehicles i Menu overview see Y page 124 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 o...

Page 130: ...e æ button to start the RACETIMER X To display the intermediate time press the ç button to show the intermediate time The intermediate time is displayed for 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 ...

Page 131: ... have stopped the RACETIMER X Press the è or button to select the AMG menu X Press the j button repeatedly until the overall evaluation appears 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 è or button to select the AMG m...

Page 132: ...ton X To select a station using the station search only if no station list is being received press and hold the j or k button 1 Waveband preset number only if the channel is stored 2 Station i DAB radio mode21 Digital Audio Broad casting see the separate operating instructions Operating the audio player or audio media Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played depending on the eq...

Page 133: ...he separate operating instructions X Use the è or button to select the Audio TV DVD menu X Press the j or k button to select a scene 1 Disc number only for DVD changer 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 124 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Switch on the aud...

Page 134: ...verview see Y page 124 Displaying messages Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Press the è or button repeatedly until either the original menu or the Mes sage memory menu appears If the Message memory menu does not appear there are no 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...

Page 135: ... the Set tings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus You will see the selection of submenus There are more submenus available than simultaneously displayed X Press the æ or ç button to select a submenu The selected submenu is highlighted X Press the j button to select a function within a submenu X Press the æ or ç button to change the setting The changed setting is stored...

Page 136: ...ance applies to Rthe total distance recorder and the trip meter Rthe trip computer Rthe digital speedometer23 Rcruise control RSpeedtronic RDistronic 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 Instr cluster submenu X Press the j button to select Display unit Speed odometer X Press the æ or ç...

Page 137: ...play that is not selected when you scroll through the Basic display menu Y page 125 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 Instr 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 temp or speed S...

Page 138: ... switch off constant headlamp mode while driving in the dark 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 ...

Page 139: ...owing remain lit Rthe side lamps Rthe tail lamps Rthe licence plate lighting Rthe front foglamps X Press è or to select the Set tings 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 Headlamps delayed switch off ...

Page 140: ...ure see Y page 70 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 Vehicle submenu X Press the j button to select Automatic door locking X Press the æ or ç button to activate or deactivate the Automatic door lock ing feature X Press the j è or ÿ button to select a different display Selecting the s...

Page 141: ... you have selected a switch on time Here you can enter the time at which the auxiliary heating is to be switched on 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 Heater submenu X Press the j button to select Switch on time X Set hours X Press the æ or ç button to set the hour X Press the j butt...

Page 142: ...bmenu X Press the j button to select Fold in mirrors when locking X Press the æ or ç button to activate or deactivate the Fold in mirrors when locking feature X Press the j è or ÿ button to select a different display Selecting a setting for the dynamic driv ing seat i For more information on the dynamic driv ing seat see Y page 84 X Press the è or button to select the Settings menu X Press the j b...

Page 143: ...e è or button to select From start X Press the j or k button to select the function that you wish to reset X Press and hold the reset button on the left of the instrument cluster until the values are reset to 0 The From reset consumption statistics are reset automatically after 9 999 hours or 99 999 kilometres Calling up the range X Press the è or button to select From start X Press the j or k but...

Page 144: ...serted the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket the following message appears in the multi function dis play Please enter PIN X Enter the PIN using the mobile phone Lin guatronic the audio systemor COMAND APS The mobile phone will search for a network Mobile phone operational The multi function display shows Ready or the name of the GSM network provider If the operational readiness symbol go...

Page 145: ...tton to call up the most recently dialled number in the redial mem ory X Press the j or k button to select the desired name or number X Press the s button to start dialling Driving systems Overview of driving systems The vehicle s driving systems are described on the following pages RCruise control Distronic and Speedtronic which are used to control the speed of the vehicle RHOLD which makes pulli...

Page 146: ... conditions even when cruise control is activated Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time G Risk of accident Do not use cruise control Rin road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed e g heavy traffic or winding roads You could otherwise cause an accident Ron slippery roads...

Page 147: ...radients The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes Vehicles with manual transmission RAlways drive at adequate but not exces sive engine speeds RChange gear in good time RIf possible do not change down several gears at a time Selecting the current or last stored speed G Risk of accide...

Page 148: ... you deactivate ESP Ryou move the selector lever to N in vehicles with automatic transmission while driving If cruise control is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the Cruise con trol off message in the multi function dis play for approximately five seconds i The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine Distronic Distronic regulates the speed and automati call...

Page 149: ...vered or icy The wheels could lose their grip under braking or acceleration The vehi cle could start to skid Rif the sensors are dirty or there is poor visibility e g due to snow rain or fog Distance control may be impaired Always pay attention to traffic conditions even when Distronic is activated Other wise you may fail to recognise dangers in time could cause an accident and injure yourself and...

Page 150: ... minutes after the engine is started X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 4 X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Distronic is activated The vehicle main tains the stored speed until the distance to the vehicle in front becomes too small i If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal the DISTRONIC override message appears ...

Page 151: ...cur rent speed if it is activated for the first time or adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored Setting the specified minimum distance for Distronic You can set the specified minimum distance for Distronic by varying the time span between one and two seconds This time span determines the distance that Distronic should maintain from the vehicle in front depending on the road speed You ...

Page 152: ...s clearly recog nise complex road and traffic conditions You may then receive a false distance warn ing tone or none at all X To activate deactivate press button 1 When the function is activated indicator lamp 2 in the button lights up and a loud speaker symbol appears in the display When the function is deactivated indicator lamp 2 in the button goes out and the loudspeaker symbol disappears from...

Page 153: ...vate Distronic 2 LIM indicator lamp 3 To switch between Distronic and variable Speedtronic There are several ways to deactivate Dis tronic X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards 1 or X Brake 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...

Page 154: ...e if necessary Distronic is then deacti vated Cornering going into and coming out of a bend The ability of Distronic to detect vehicles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or belatedly 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 ...

Page 155: ...can lead to the brakes failing completely G Risk of accident Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid You can set a variable or permanent limit speed RVariable 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 15...

Page 156: ...t You can only exceed the limit speed stored if you deactivate variable Speedtronic Rusing the cruise control lever Rby depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown It is not possible to deactivate variable Speedtronic by braking Storing the current speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running X Briefly ...

Page 157: ... if your current speed does not differ by more than 20 km h from the stored speed You will hear a warning tone if this is the case G Risk of accident It is not possible to deactivate variable Speedtronic by braking i The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine Permanent Speedtronic i Permanent Speedtronic is only available for certain countries You can use the on board computer...

Page 158: ...activated You can release the brake pedal i If depressing the brake pedal the first time does not activate HOLD wait briefly and then try again G Risk of accident The vehicle s brakes are applied when HOLD is activated For this reason deacti vate HOLD if the vehicle is to be set in motion by other means e g in a car wash or by towing Deactivating HOLD HOLD is deactivated if Ryou accelerate On vehi...

Page 159: ... fact that the vehicle has been parked while HOLD is still activated The sound becomes louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle The vehicle is not locked until HOLD is deactivated i If the ignition has been switched off the engine cannot be restarted until HOLD is deactivated If there is a fault in the system or power supply while HOLD is activated the Brake immedi ately message appears in the mu...

Page 160: ...peeds the raised level remains stored even when the key is removed from the ignition lock Comfort or sports tuning AIRMATIC DC dual control is comprised of two components the Adaptive Damping Sys tem ADS and spring stiffness adjustment ADS automatically regulates the suspension as appropriate to particular driving condi tions Parallel to this the spring stiffness switches between comfort and sport...

Page 161: ...mum effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tyres M S tyres with snow chains if necessary Parktronic G Risk of accident Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles It is not a substitute for atten tive driving You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring You could otherwise endan ...

Page 162: ...rs Approximately 80 cm Pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors when parking such as flower pots or trailer towbars Parktronic does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle You could damage the vehicle or the objects Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash a lorry s compressed air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktroni...

Page 163: ...tion determines which warning display is active Manual transmission Gear lever in Warning display Forwards gear or Neutral Front area activated Reverse gear Rear and front areas activated Automatic transmission Selector lever at Warning display D Front area activated R or N Rear and front areas activated P No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle depen...

Page 164: ...u establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and the trailer Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required Parktronic measures the minimum detection range to an obsta cle from the bumper not the ball coupling Controls optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 161 Z Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 165: ... 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 a separate temperature setting for the rear compartment 24 Rear compartment air conditioning is only available in conjunction with 4...

Page 166: ...he 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 it depends on enviro...

Page 167: ...perature left i Set the temperature to 22 Y page 170 2 y Demists the windscreen i Only use the demisting function until the wind screen is clear again Y page 174 3 Q Increases the airflow Y page 174 Controls 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 164 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 168: ...e the residual heat to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition Y page 176 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 169 a ª Sets the air distribution Y page 173 b Activates deactivates Thermatic i Activate Thermatic The d...

Page 169: ...herwise the windows can mist up due to lack of fresh air Y page 175 e U Controls the air conditioning automatically i Activate automatic air conditioning AUTO appears in the display Y page 170 4 zone Thermotronic Controls optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 166 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 170: ...s only switched on once the vehicle interior has warmed up Y page 175 7 Sets the air distribution right Y page 173 8 U Controls the air conditioning automatically right i Activate the automatic air conditioning The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Y page 170 9 2 Activates deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi cation i Switch on the air conditioning with air dehumidifica tion function The ...

Page 171: ... ventilate the vehicle interior after you have switched off the ignition Y page 176 g Reduces the temperature left i Set the temperature to 22 Y page 170 h Activates deactivates Thermatic 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 175 j U Controls the air conditioning automatically left i Activate the automatic ...

Page 172: ...ng cooling with air dehumidi 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 d...

Page 173: ...airflow comes on The indicator lamp27 on the U button lights up Airflow and air distribution 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 distribut...

Page 174: ...ent air conditioning settings X To increase reduce press the or button Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 The set temperature is shown in the 4 zone Thermotronic display The 4 zone Thermotronic display changes back to the standard display about five seconds after a button is pressed i You can also return to the standard dis play by pressing the button again Setting...

Page 175: ... window demister vent 2 Side air vent 3 Side air vent thumbwheel X To open close turn thumbwheel 3 up or down i Demister vent 1 is never shut com pletely even if side air vent 2 is shut Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear compartment air conditioning 1 Rear compartment air vent left 2 Rear compartment air vent right 3 Thumbwheel for rear compartment air vent right 4 Control panel for rear ...

Page 176: ...X Directs the airflow through the demister and footwell vents in the front and rear a Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents Symbol Meaning Y Directs the airflow through the footwell vents in the front and rear Ú Directs the airflow through the centre the side and the footwell vents in the front and rear X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the ...

Page 177: ...Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock 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 airflow29 Rhigh temperature29 Rair distribution to the windscreen and front side windows Rair recirculation mode off X To deactivate press the y button The i...

Page 178: ...low the rear window heating may switch off i Saloon there are aerial wires in the upper area of the rear window this area is there fore not heated X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out Activating deactivating air recircula tion mode You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odours are en...

Page 179: ...ion X Convenience closing press and hold the button until the side windows and the sliding tilting sunroof panorama sliding 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 panorama sliding sunroof have reached their original position The indicato...

Page 180: ... at reserve fuel level to ensure that the auxiliary heating functions The auxiliary heating ventilation automati cally adjusts to changes in temperature and weather conditions For this reason the aux iliary heating could switch 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 ...

Page 181: ...r lamp in button 1 goes out Remote control Your vehicle comes with one remote control You may use two additional remote controls for your vehicle For further information con sult a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre The remote control has a maximum range of approximately 300 metres This range may be reduced by Rsources of radio interference Rsolid objects between the ...

Page 182: ...A malfunction has occur red in the auxiliary heat ing ventilation The heating ventilation function selected by the system is not available The vehicle battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is faulty The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is faulty The heating system has a fault or there is insuffi cient fuel in the fuel tank The auxiliary heating is not working...

Page 183: ...ing is switched on The number in the display shows the remaining time in minutes for the auxiliary heating Sliding sunroof Sliding tilting sunroof G Risk of injury Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle They could operate the sliding tilt ing sunroof and injure themselves Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle even if you only leave it for a short time G Risk of injury Mak...

Page 184: ...direction of arrow 1 and hold it until the sliding tilting sunroof and the cover are in the desired position X To open fully press the switch briefly beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow 1 and release it X To stop press or pull the switch in any direction Closing X To close manually pull the switch in the direction of arrow 2 and hold it until the sliding tilting sunroof is in the d...

Page 185: ...ing feature The sliding tilting sunroof closes automati cally Rif it starts to rain Rat extreme outside temperatures Rafter 12 hours Rif there is a malfunction in the power supply The rear of the sliding tilting sunroof is then raised in order to ventilate the interior of the vehicle i The sliding tilting sunroof is opened slightly again if it is obstructed while being closed by the rain closing f...

Page 186: ...roof if it is free of snow and ice Otherwise mal functions may occur Do not allow anything to protrude from the panorama sliding sunroof The seals could otherwise be damaged i When the panorama sliding sunroof is open resonance noises may occur as well as the usual airflow noises They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehi cle interior Change the position of the pan orama sliding su...

Page 187: ... protection from the sun The two roller sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the pano rama sliding sunroof is closed G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped as you open or close the roller sun blinds The switch is on the overhead control panel Front overhead control panel 1 To open the panorama sliding sunroof roller sunblind 2 To close the panorama sliding sunr...

Page 188: ...anorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun roof does not move smoothly or if the battery was disconnected or discharged X Remove the fuse for the panorama sliding sunroof in the main fuse box Y page 341 X Reinsert the fuse X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Close the roller sunblinds fully X Keep the switch pressed for an additional s...

Page 189: ... 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 Cup holder in the rear seat armrest X To open press the fr...

Page 190: ...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 the vehicle Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam age even when it is in motion Depending on the vehicle s equipment make sure that you can Rraise the slidi...

Page 191: ...elease 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 boot lid or tailgate Saloon shown as an example 1 Release button X Press release button 1 The flap opens downwards Skibag X Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot luggage compartment 1 Strap Controls optiona...

Page 192: ...ys 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 cleaning or drying X Open the boot lid or tailgate 1 Button 2 Flap 3 Catch 4 Skibag frame X Press button 1 Flap 2 folds down X Press catch 3 in and pull out frame 4 containing the skibag i You can remove the skibag even if y...

Page 193: ...ng Keep the boot lid tailgate closed while the vehicle is in operation 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 Distribution of the load within the vehicle Saloon Distribution of the loa...

Page 194: ... which is available as an accessory Lashing eyelets G Risk of injury Load the lashing eyes evenly Otherwise you or others could be injured by the load transported being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rhave an accident Observe the loading guidelines Observe the following points or guidelines when securing loads RSecure the load using the lashing eyelets RDo not use e...

Page 195: ...r the luggage compartment floor if it is open and the objects are not secured Otherwise you and other vehicle occu pants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking a sudden change in direction or an accident Vehicles without a folding bench seat TIREFIT the vehicle tool kit etc are located underneath the rear luggage compartment floor A loading tray a...

Page 196: ...matic spring 6 engages locking rear luggage compartment floor 2 in position i You can transport objects with the lug gage compartment floor open and hang light items of luggage on bag hooks 5 Closing the front luggage compartment floor X Fold down front luggage compartment floor 1 X Press front luggage compartment floor 1 down using handle 3 until it is locked Closing the rear luggage compartment ...

Page 197: ... left hand side 1 and extend it towards the left out of right hand pin 4 Extending the luggage compartment floor X Remove the rear luggage compartment floor Y page 194 X Open the front luggage compartment floor Y page 193 1 Front luggage compartment floor 2 Loading tray 3 Folding box 4 Transverse brace 5 Release catch X Remove loading tray 2 X Slide release catch 5 as far as it will go to the righ...

Page 198: ... the boot on which you can hang items such as bags 1 Tab 2 Hook X Pull down hook 2 by tab 1 Through loading feature in the rear bench seat Saloon The left hand and right hand rear seats can be folded down to increase the boot capacity If you are transporting a long load you can remove the rear bench seat cushions Y page 197 G Risk of injury Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or ...

Page 199: ... and fold the seat cushion forwards i If a passenger is to travel on the centre rear seat it may be necessary to Rpush the centre seat belt buckle inwards while tilting the right hand backrest for wards or Rif the right hand backrest has already been tilted forwards fold the middle seat belt buckle back up i You can also remove the seat cushion Y page 197 Before folding the left hand backrest for ...

Page 200: ...he head restraints if necessary Y page 81 G Risk of injury Make sure that the rear seat backrest and the seat cushions are fully locked in place Removing the seat cushions You can achieve a larger loading area by removing the rear bench seat cushions X Make sure that the seat cushions are folded forward Y page 195 and that the head restraints are removed Y page 83 1 Release catch 2 Connector for s...

Page 201: ...objects inside the vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless they are secured Otherwise you and other vehicle occu pants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking a sudden change in direction or an accident You must always fold the seat cushions forward and attach the safety net when using the luggage compartment enlarge ment G Risk of poisoning A...

Page 202: ... fold the middle seat belt buckle back up Before folding the backrests forwards make sure that Rthe centre seat belt buckle is under the right hand backrest Otherwise the seat belt buckle or the backrest could be dam aged Rthe head restraints are folded back and fully inserted otherwise the head restraints could make contact with the raised rear seat cushion or be damaged X Fold back the head rest...

Page 203: ...elease catch 2 Connector for seat heating On vehicles with rear seat heating the electrical contact on the bottom of the cushion must be disconnected before removing the seat cushion X Press the connection together on the upper part of the lengthways side and pull out seat heating connector 2 from the seat cushion i When refitting the seat cushion join the connections for the seat heating making s...

Page 204: ... to the rear bench seat backrest as a combined luggage cover and net Safety net G Risk of injury The safety net cannot secure heavy loads You should therefore always lash down the load You could otherwise be injured by objects which have not been sufficiently secured being thrown around in the event of sharp braking a sudden change of direction or an accident 1 Safety net 2 Safety net retainers X ...

Page 205: ...ut luggage compartment cover 2 until it engages Removing the combined luggage cover and net X Roll up the safety net and luggage cover 2 X Fold both rear seat cushions forwards Y page 198 X Fold the right hand backrest and then the left hand backrest forwards Y page 198 X Push the combined luggage cover and net to the left and out of the retainers on the rear seat backrest and remove it EASY PACK ...

Page 206: ...detent X Turn mounting element 2 to L X Insert mounting element 2 into loading rail 1 X Turn mounting element 2 to until you feel it clearly engage in loading rail 1 Inserting the lashing eyelet into the mounting element 1 Lashing eyelet 2 Mounting element G Risk of injury Spread the load evenly between the lashing eyelets Observe the loading guidelines X Turn mounting element 2 in the loading rai...

Page 207: ... element i The telescopic rod can be used to secure the load against the rear seats to prevent it from moving around X Insert one mounting element 2 into each loading rail X Turn mounting elements 2 in the loading rail to N X Insert telescopic rod 1 into mounting ele ments 2 X Turn mounting element 2 to until you feel it clearly engage in the loading rail EASY PACK stowage box Estate G Risk of inj...

Page 208: ...ntings X Remove stowage box 1 sideways through a rear door X Fold backrest 3 back Y page 200 Stowage compartments G Risk of injury The stowage compartments must be closed when items are stored in them Luggage nets are not designed to secure heavy items of luggage You or other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rhave an...

Page 209: ...om of cover 1 The stowage compartment opens i Insert 2 can be removed for cleaning Stowage compartment in front of the armrest X To open press lightly on the marking at the rear of the cover The cover opens 1 Handle X To remove the insert pull out the insert by handle 1 Stowage compartment telephone compartment under the armrest 1 Handle X To open pull handle 1 Controls 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa V...

Page 210: ...t Features Sun visors G Risk of accident Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered while driving You could otherwise be daz zled by bright lights impairing your view of traffic conditions As a result you could cause an accident 1 Mirror light 2 Retainer 3 Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket 4 Vanity mirror 5 Mirror cover Controls optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16...

Page 211: ... not let it snap back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mech anism If you drive with the roller sunblind exten ded and the window open the roller sun blind may pop out of the retainer and suddenly spring back if you drive at high speeds e g on the motorway This could damage the inertia reel Therefore either close the window or retract the roller sun blind before driving at high sp...

Page 212: ...located in the rear doors 1 Cinder bar 2 To remove 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...

Page 213: ...d in the centre console on vehicles with the non smoker s package 1 Socket X Press lightly on the marking at the bottom of the cover The stowage compartment opens X Fold cover of socket 1 out to the right Socket in the rear passenger compart ment The rear socket is located in the stowage compartment of the centre console 1 Socket X Press lightly on the top of the stowage com partment The stowage c...

Page 214: ...hicle 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 brackets that may be fitted to your...

Page 215: ...n 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 number or have entered a different ...

Page 216: ...ving 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 Mobile phone bracket X Insert mobi...

Page 217: ...erned The HomeLink garage door opener is compatible with most European garage and gate opener drives More information on HomeLink and or compatible products is available from Rany Mercedes Benz Service Centre Rthe HomeLink hotline 0 08000 466 354 65 free of charge or 49 0 6839 907 277 at a charge Rthe internet www homelink com Remote control in the rear view mirror 1 Indicator lamp 2 Transmitter b...

Page 218: ...did not flash rapidly before this X Release the transmitter buttons on the integrated and portable remote controls X Repeat the programming procedure At the same time change the distance between the garage door s remote control and the transmitter buttons in the rear view mirror i If the garage door system works with a rolling code after programming you must synchronise the remote control integrat...

Page 219: ...en floormats are used and that the floormats are properly secured The floormats must be secured at all times using retainers and studs Before you drive off make sure that the floormats are secure and rectify if neces sary A floormat which is not properly secured can slip and thereby interfere with the movement of the pedals Do not place floormats on top of one another 1 Press studs 2 Retainers X S...

Page 220: ...ent 222 Tyres and wheels 227 Winter driving 234 Driving tips 236 Driving abroad 238 Trailer towing 239 Service 243 Care 244 Operation 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 217 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 221: ...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 purpose Refuelling Refu...

Page 222: ...cles with a diesel engine If the tank has been run completely dry it will be necessary to bleed the fuel system Y page 294 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 further information about pet rol under Fuel in the i...

Page 223: ...leaded 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 the local after sales service Die...

Page 224: ...ss cold resist ant winter diesel fuel e g in Mediterranean regions is available you should add an amount of flow improver to the fuel corre sponding to the outside temperature Mix the additive with the diesel in good time before the flow properties of the diesel become insufficient Otherwise malfunctions can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel system e g by parking the vehicle in a heated...

Page 225: ...test socket when Rthe engine is running Rthe engine is being started Rthe ignition is switched on and the engine is being cranked by hand Vehicles with a diesel engine the electronic injection control uses high voltage Therefore never touch fuel injec tion system components when Rthe engine is running Rthe engine is being started Rthe ignition is switched on X Make sure that the windscreen wipers ...

Page 226: ... considerable distance You will find further information about engine oil in the Technical data section Y page 385 Checking the engine oil level To do so Rthe vehicle should be parked on level ground Rthe engine should be switched off for at least five minutes if the engine was at nor mal operating temperature Rthe engine should be switched off for at least 30 minutes if the engine was not at oper...

Page 227: ...minutes if the engine is not at normal operating temperature if the engine was only started briefly The following message appears if the engine is running Engine oil level Not when engine on X Switch off the engine and wait for five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature or for about 30 minutes if the engine is not at normal operating temper ature if the engine was only started b...

Page 228: ...gine or catalytic converter could be damaged Have excess oil siphoned off X Screw cap 1 onto the filler neck H Environmental note When topping up the oil take care not to spill any Oil must not be allowed to escape into the soil or waterways You would oth erwise be damaging the environment Coolant G Risk of injury The cooling system is pressurised There fore only unscrew the cap once the engine ha...

Page 229: ...viewed in the direction of travel The head lamp cleaning system is also supplied from the washer fluid reservoir 1 Cover X Add windscreen washer concentrate to the washer fluid all year round G Risk of fire Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable Fire naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled Use Ra windscreen washer fluid additive such a...

Page 230: ...des Benz vehi cles characteristics such as handling vehi cle noise emissions and fuel consumption may be adversely affected In addition the wheels may come into contact with the body or axle components when heavily loa ded or when driving with snow chains This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor recommended by Mercedes Benz since previous damag...

Page 231: ...and the condition of the tread across the whole width of the tyre Y page 229 If neces sary turn the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tyre surface RAll wheels must have a valve cap to protect the valve against dirt and moisture RRegularly check the pressure of all your tyres including the spare tyre particu larly prior to long trips and correct the pressure as nec...

Page 232: ... that Rtyre grip decreases rapidly on wet roads when the tread depth is less than 3 mm You should thus replace tyres that have insufficient tread Rwinter tyres should be replaced when the tread depth is 4 mm or less because oth erwise they no longer provide adequate grip Rthe tread on a tyre may not wear evenly You should thus regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across t...

Page 233: ...ice life of the tyres Rcause increased tyre damage Rhave a negative effect on handling charac teristics e g by causing aquaplaning E 350 CGI31 E 300 BLUETEC the values on the tyre pressure information label fuel filler flap are for the use of the vehicle in partially laden and fully laden condition whilst driving at maximum speed Despite what is stated on the tyre pressure information label for sp...

Page 234: ... tyre pressures on the inside of the fuel filler flap to ensure that the tyre pressure in all four tyres is set correctly for the operating con ditions concerned X Also observe the notes in the section on tyre pressures Y page 229 G Risk of accident The tyre pressure loss warning system can only give reliable warnings if you have set the correct tyre pressure If an incorrect tyre pressure is set t...

Page 235: ...tyre in the vehicle you may only reactivate the tyre pressure monitor if Rthe deflated tyre is no longer in the vehi cle Ryou have adjusted the tyre pressure cor rectly Calling up the tyre pressure using the on board computer X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the j or k button to select the tyre pressure function The current tyre pressure for each wheel will be...

Page 236: ...r wheels only if they have the same dimensions for exam ple size offset etc After every wheel interchange change have the tightening torque checked at a qualified specialist workshop that has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on s...

Page 237: ...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 can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre In such circumstances you should also restrict the maximum speed of the veh...

Page 238: ...tact 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 156 Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 km h i You may wish to deactivate ESP when pulling away with snow chains fitted Y page 60 This way you can allow the wheels to...

Page 239: ...from overheating and wearing too quickly If you need additional braking depress the brake pedal repeatedly 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...

Page 240: ...ometres of driving Before this opti mum braking effect is reached 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...

Page 241: ...ies You can find further information about fuel grades on Y page 218 Symmetrical dipped beam If your journey takes you to countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registered your headlamps must be switched to symmetrical dipped beam Oncoming traf fic will be dazzled less G Risk of injury Vehicles with xenon headlamps Xenon bulbs ar...

Page 242: ... luggage com partment floor Y page 195 The telescopic lever is under the boot lug gage compartment mat on the left hand side 1 Telescopic lever 2 Indicator lamp G Risk of accident Make sure that the ball coupling is fully engaged both when it is folded in and when it is folded out The indicator lamp is not lit Do not pull the telescopic lever if a trailer is attached The trailer could otherwise co...

Page 243: ...ation dimensions and loads in the Technical data section Y page 375 The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight on the ball coupling is 76 kg Saloon or 84 kg Estate However the actual noseweight must not exceed the value given on the trailer coupling and trailer iden tification plates The lowest weight applies Use a noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight Do no...

Page 244: ... depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously 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 causes the brake system to overheat increases the braking distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely Driving tips RMaintain a greater distance from the...

Page 245: ...et of your vehicle is equipped at the factory with a permanent power supply The permanent power supply is supplied via trailer socket pin 9 You can connect accessories with a max imum power consumption of 240 W to the permanent power supply You must not charge a trailer battery using the power supply You can obtain further information about installing the trailer electrics from a qualified special...

Page 246: ...rvice A due in days Service A due in km Service A due now The letter indicates how much time the work shop will require to carry out the service work The letters displayed range from A for a short service duration to H for a long service dura tion ASSYST PLUS does not record any periods of time during which the battery is disconnec ted In order to maintain the time dependent service schedule you s...

Page 247: ...displayed X To select a different display press j è or ÿ Care Notes on care Regular and proper care maintains the value of your vehicle i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inade quate care cannot always be completely repaired In such cases visit a qualified spe cialist workshop immediately e g a Mercedes...

Page 248: ...he vehicle Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is washed There is otherwise a risk of dam age to the exterior mirrors Make sure the side windows are com pletely closed the ventilation heater blower is fully turned off and the wind screen wiper switch is set to 0 The rain sensor may otherwise be activated for instance leading to inadvertent wiper sweeps being triggered This could cause ...

Page 249: ...per noise Cleaning the windows Do not use dry cloths abrasive products solvents or cleaning agents containing sol vents to clean the inside of the windows Clean the insides of the windows with a damp cloth or commercially available glass cleaner Avoid touching the inside of the rear windscreen and the side windows with hard objects e g ice scrapers or rings You could otherwise cause damage to the ...

Page 250: ...ce Centre RClean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid RClean fabric covers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution contain ing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid When cleaning take care not to rub too vigorously and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Leave the seat to dry afterwards Clean...

Page 251: ...e 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 Trailer coupling The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes ...

Page 252: ... performed by any Mercedes Benz Service Centre H Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi ronmentally responsible manner Operation 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 249 Z Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 253: ...250 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 250 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 254: ...CK PRO head restraints 309 Changing the batteries 310 Changing the bulbs 311 Replacing the wiper blades 315 Flat tyre 317 Battery 329 Jump starting 333 Towing and tow starting 337 Fuses 340 Practical advice 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 251 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 255: ...g triangle 1 Estate The warning triangle is located in a red box behind the side trim panel on the left hand side of the luggage compartment 1 Release button 2 Side trim panel X Press release button 1 X Fold side trim 2 inwards 1 Warning triangle X Remove warning triangle 1 Practical advice 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 252 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock...

Page 256: ...1 up X Fold the cover forwards X Remove the first aid kit Fire extinguisher i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every two years Otherwise it may fail in an emergency Observe the legal requirements in all coun tries concerned The fire extinguisher is located in the stowage compartment underneath the driver s seat 1 Handle 2 Cover X To open pull handle 1 up X Pull cover ...

Page 257: ... changed Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack If you do not raise the vehicle as described it could slip off the jack e g if the engine is started or a door or the boot lid tailgate is opened or closed and you could be seriously injured i When using the jack you should also observe the safety notes in the Flat tyre section Y page 324 Saloon X Fold up the boot floor Y...

Page 258: ...ollapsible emergency spare wheel or a spare wheel 1 Vehicle tool kit wheel wrench jack fold ing chock 2 Minispare emergency spare wheel col lapsible emergency spare wheel or spare wheel 3 Fastening element i Vehicles with collapsible emergency spare wheel The electric air pump is under fastening element 3 Practical advice optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 S...

Page 259: ... 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 the front edge of the luggage well under the trim of the loading edge in the direction of the arrows X Press securing clips 1 up to the stop against the securing bolts Setting up the foldable wheel chock The folding wheel chock serves as an ad...

Page 260: ...wledge 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 155 and parking Y page 113 The following tables co...

Page 261: ...tre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution 120 km h Maximum speed exceeded The maximum speed has been excee ded33 X Drive more slowly ABS ABS ESP inopera tive See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ABS ESP and therefore also PRE SAFE are u...

Page 262: ...ied 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 permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed Y page 145 or X Check activation conditions for Distronic DISTRONIC inoperative Distronic is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist...

Page 263: ...isappears 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 248 X If necessary wait until the system has cooled down X Restart the engine ESP inoperative See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ESP and therefore also Brake Assis...

Page 264: ... louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle The engine 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...

Page 265: ...ividual wheels display a large discrepancy X Check the tyre pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if necessary Y page 229 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 th...

Page 266: ...ed 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 ference prevents the reception ...

Page 267: ...m once the tyre pressure is correct Y page 230 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 229 X Then restart the tyre pressure loss warning syst...

Page 268: ...ion 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 G Risk of injury The restraint systems are faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately Cruise control A condition for activating...

Page 269: ... relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution The battery is not being charged Possible causes are Ra faulty alternator Ra torn poly V belt Ra malfunction 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...

Page 270: ... continue driving to the nearest quali fied specialist workshop X 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...

Page 271: ...Control function is restricted The vehicle s handling charac teristics may be affected X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Trailer tow hitch Check lock mecha nism The trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged X Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Allow the ball coupling to engage in the end position Y page 239 2 Br...

Page 272: ...ess the brake pedal firmly until the warning message in the multi function display disappears X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it Y page 113 The engine can be started again 3 EBV ABS ESP inop erative See Own er s Manual G Risk of accident EBV ABS and ESP are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS has also been deacti vated PRE SAFE is therefore also not operational The brake ...

Page 273: ...hop X Do not top up the brake fluid This will not rec tify the malfunction Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake Rear left backrest not locked or Rear right back rest not locked The left or right rear seat backrest is not engaged X Fully engage the rear seat backrest Y page 198 Clean fuel filter X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Prac...

Page 274: ...ture 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 a risk of engine damage X If it...

Page 275: ...hand cornering lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Dipped beam left or Dipped beam right The right hand or left hand dipped beam headlamp is faulty X Halogen headlamp replace the bulb Y page 311 X Bi xenon headlamp visit a qualified special ist workshop Left hand trailer turn signal or Right hand trailer turn signal The left hand or right hand trailer turn sig nal is faulty X Re...

Page 276: ...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 The rear left hand or rear right hand turn signal is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Turn signal in left hand mirror or Turn signal in right hand mirror The turn signal lamp on the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty This display message will only appear i...

Page 277: ...Right brake tail lamp Back up bulb on The left hand or right hand rear brake lamp is faulty This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Main beam left or Main beam right The left hand or right hand main beam headlamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 311 Intell Light Sys tem inoperative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The lights re...

Page 278: ...ht switch to M or U or X If the rear foglamp is switched on press the light switch in to the stop 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 Visit a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice ...

Page 279: ...revers ing lamp or Right hand revers 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 X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ò Replace air cleaner The engine air filter must be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist works...

Page 280: ...ng up more often than usual N Engine oil level Stop vehicle turn engine off There is insufficient oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage X Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Switch off the engine X Top up the engine oil and check the level Y page 223 N Engine oil level Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging...

Page 281: ... a qualified specialist workshop H Tyre pressure Cau tion Tyre defect G Risk of accident One or more tyres is losing air rapidly The affected wheel is highlighted in the tyre pressure display of the tyre pressure mon itor X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Repair or change the tyre Y page 317 Practical ...

Page 282: ...ed tyre pressure I Change key batter ies The batteries of the KEYLESS GO key are discharged X Change the batteries Y page 310 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 X Look for the KEYLESS GO key I...

Page 283: ... 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 auxiliary heating has a temporary ma...

Page 284: ...ady The Bluetooth 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 211 W Top up washer fluid The was...

Page 285: ...oblem Possible cause consequence Suggested 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 bac...

Page 286: ...ction 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 window heating will automatically s...

Page 287: ...he 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 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T...

Page 288: ...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 60 Exceptions Y page 60 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions v The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of ac...

Page 289: ...lied 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 immediately X Observe the additional ...

Page 290: ...ble 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 225 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 engine is running If the coolant le...

Page 291: ...he 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 Consult a qualified specialis...

Page 292: ...nt 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 257 The warning light will go out after the flat tyre has been changed and you have been driving for a few minutes 1 The red SRS warning lamp is lit while...

Page 293: ...lt Y page 95 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 95 The warning lamp goes out G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from...

Page 294: ...e 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 fallen below the reserve range The...

Page 295: ...e applied X Release the parking brake You hear a warning tone You did not switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle X Turn the light switch to M or U or X If the rear foglamp is switched on press the light switch in to the stop 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 95 You hear a continuous tone Yo...

Page 296: ...reates 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 PRO he...

Page 297: ...jam med X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com pletely dry There is air in the fuel system X Refuel the vehicle X Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds key in posi tion 2 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 d...

Page 298: ... 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 294 The engine will not start You can not hear the starter motor oper...

Page 299: ... 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 225 Observe the warning notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary If the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no ...

Page 300: ...ible 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 Have the transmission checked at a qu...

Page 301: ...rkshop 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 248 X Switch the ignition back on Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds The problem may be ca...

Page 302: ... 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 windscreen wiper drive is malf...

Page 303: ... anti entrapment feature Y page 108 Mirrors Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions An exterior mirror has been pushed out of position Vehicles with exterior mirrors that cannot be folded in out electri cally X Push the mirror into the correct position manually Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors X Press the mirror folding button Y page 91 repeatedly until you hear a...

Page 304: ...the vehicle using the emergency key element Y page 306 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 310 You have lost a key X Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necess...

Page 305: ... Y page 329 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 329 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 333 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Versio...

Page 306: ...place them if necessary Y page 310 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 radio waves X Lock or un...

Page 307: ... 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 Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The auxiliary heating is not work ing The fuel level is down to the reserve level X Refuel at the nearest ...

Page 308: ...lay 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 up for longer than six weeks Damage resulting from non use may occur if th...

Page 309: ...e out side the vehicle 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 306 To...

Page 310: ...e 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 tailgate are locked Opening closing 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 Rem...

Page 311: ...g recess 1 X If necessary close the boot lid from the outside by pushing down the edge Opening the tailgate If the tailgate cannot be opened use the emergency release on the inside of the tail gate i On vehicles with a folding bench seat you can use the handle to open the tailgate from the inside Y page 72 1 Release catch 2 Release catch cover The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opene...

Page 312: ...ever can now be moved freely until it is returned to position P Resetting triggered NECK PRO head restraints If the NECK PRO head restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraints on the driver s and front passenger seats Otherwise the additional protection will not be available in the event of another rear end collision You can recognise when head restraints have been tri...

Page 313: ...s contain toxic and caustic sub stances For this reason keep batteries away from children If a battery is swallowed consult a doctor immediately H Environmental note Do not dispose of batteries with the house hold rubbish They contain highly toxic sub stances Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or to a special collection point for old bat...

Page 314: ...e s auxiliary heating functions Changing the bulbs Notes on changing bulbs Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that all bulbs function correctly at all times G Risk of injury Bulbs and lamps can be very hot You should therefore allow them to cool down before you change them Otherwise you could be burned if you touch them Keep bulbs out of the reac...

Page 315: ...n you change them thereby injuring you Do not change HiP bulbs yourself 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 out at a qualified...

Page 316: ...e plate lamp Observe the following points RUse only the bulb types specified here RTo prevent a short circuit switch off the lights before changing a bulb ROnly hold bulbs with a clean lint free cloth RDo not work with wet or greasy fingers RIf the new bulb still does not light up con sult a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre i Have the headlamp setting checked reg ul...

Page 317: ... Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2 X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2 X Insert bulb holder 2 into the headlamp and turn it clockwise until it engages Replacing the bulb in the side lamp parking lamp vehicles with halogen headlamps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn bulb holder 3 anti clockwise and pull it out X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 3 X Insert the new bulb into bulb...

Page 318: ...tumn G Risk of accident The wiper arms could start moving and cause an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers switched on Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing the wiper blades Make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper to avoid dam aging the windscreen wiper blades Removing Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi tion Vehicles without KEYLESS GO X M...

Page 319: ...t right angles to the wiper arm Removing the wiper blades X Remove the wiper blade from the retainer on the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow Fitting X Slide the new wiper blade into the retainer on the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow X Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind screen Rear window wiper blade Estate G Risk of injur...

Page 320: ...r away from traffic as possible on solid non slippery level ground X Switch on the hazard warning lamps X Firmly depress the parking brake Vehicles with manual transmission X Shift to either first or reverse gear Vehicles with automatic transmission X Move the selector lever to P For all vehicles X All occupants must get out of the vehicle Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so X Mak...

Page 321: ...an 4 mm Rif the wheel rim is damaged Rif you have driven at very low tyre pres sures or on a flat tyre Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the neces sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related ...

Page 322: ...ructions shown on the sticker on the electric air pump i Your vehicle may be equipped with one of two different air pumps Version 1 can be identified by the flap behind which the hose with the pressure gauge and cable are located version 2 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 connecto...

Page 323: ...orwards 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 carry...

Page 324: ...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 Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Ha...

Page 325: ...imately 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 carry out the work required Merc...

Page 326: ...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 wheeland fitting the spare wheel G Risk of accident The wheel dimensions and tyre size of the spare wh...

Page 327: ... 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 ...

Page 328: ... 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 workshop G Risk of accident Only u...

Page 329: ...ring the vehicle as you could otherwise damage the wheel rim The electric air pump is located in the stow age well under the boot luggage compart ment floor X Take the electric air pump out of the stow age well under the boot luggage compart ment 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 flap 1 X P...

Page 330: ...e 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 torque of 130 Nm X Turn the jack back to its initial position and store it and the res...

Page 331: ... 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 con dition outside temperature et...

Page 332: ... 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 Mercedes Benz These bat teries pro...

Page 333: ...p 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 X Remove the luggage well Y page 192 Saloon battery in the boot 1 Electrostatic protection 2 Battery Saloon 1 Negative terminal 2 Positive terminal under cover 3 Cell cap 4 Breather hose i On vehicles with a spare tyre t...

Page 334: ...ted Rthe brake boosting effect will not be avail able Greater braking force will then be required and the brake pedal travel will be longer If necessary depress the brake pedal with maximum force Ryou can no longer turn the key in the igni tion and on vehicles with KEYLESS GO pressing the KEYLESS GO button will have no effect Rthe selector lever is locked in position P on vehicles with automatic t...

Page 335: ... is being charged gases can escape and generate minor explosions This may injure you and other persons or cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor rosion on the vehicle You can obtain information about battery chargers which allow the battery to be charged when still installed from a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of injury There is a risk of acid burns du...

Page 336: ...has been inter rupted e g if it has been reconnected you must carry out the following tasks RSet the time Y page 135 RReset the sliding tilting sunroof Y page 182 RReset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in out automatically by folding the mirrors out once Y page 91 Jump starting Jump starting your vehicle If your vehicle s battery is discharged the engine can be jump started from anot...

Page 337: ...e 3 Positive terminal of donor battery 4 Negative terminal of donor battery X If your vehicle is being jump started by another vehicle allow the other vehicle s engine to idle X Connect positive terminal 2 on your vehi cle to positive terminal 3 of the donor battery using the jump lead beginning with your own battery X Connect negative terminal 4 of the donor battery to negative terminal 1 of your...

Page 338: ...nt 1 on your own vehicle and from the neg ative terminal of the donor vehicle first then from the positive terminals beginning with your vehicle s battery X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Jump starting another vehicle You can jump start another vehicle which has a flat battery Observe the following points ROnly 12 V batteries can be j...

Page 339: ...e neutral X Vehicles with automatic transmission move the selector lever to P X Switch off all electrical consumers X Start the engine and allow it to idle Saloon 1 Negative terminal of your vehicle s bat tery 2 Positive terminal of your vehicle s battery Estate 1 Positive terminal of your vehicle s battery 2 Negative terminal of your vehicle s bat tery X Connect the positive terminals of the two ...

Page 340: ... jerking If the tractive power is too high the vehicles could be damaged Do not use the towing eye for recovery 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 Only secure the tow cable or towing bar to the towing eyes You may otherwise damage the vehicle RVehicle...

Page 341: ...der the covers on the right hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel 1 Cover X Push cover 1 back in the direction of the arrow along its entire lower edge X Take cover 1 off the opening Opening the rear cover 1 Cover X Press cover 1 back in the direction of the arrow X Take cover 1 off the opening Securing the towing eye X Take the towing eye and the wheel wrench from the ve...

Page 342: ...rting emergency engine starting Please note RVehicles with an automatic transmission must not be tow started RThe battery must be connected RThe engine and catalytic converter must be cold RAvoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts Vehicles with manual transmission X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Fully depress the clutch pedal X Shift to neutral X Tow the vehicle or let it r...

Page 343: ...z vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the systems con cerned Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses Otherwise a circuit overload could cause a fire Have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist work shop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre If the newly inserted fuse also blows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe cialist workshop e g a Merc...

Page 344: ...ver 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 or luggage com partment Saloon The fuse box is located in the boot behind the trim on the left hand side when viewed in the direction of travel 1 Catches 2 Cover X To open open the boot lid X Turn both catches 1 ant...

Page 345: ...ion of travel 1 Release button 2 Cover X To open open the tailgate X Press release button 1 X Fold cover 2 down in the direction of the arrow X To close insert and engage cover 2 X Close the tailgate Practical advice 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 342 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 346: ...6 Engine 348 Performance 352 Tyres and wheels 356 Vehicle dimensions 366 Vehicle weights 369 Trailer coupling 375 Service products and capacities 377 Frequencies for garage door open ers 391 Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 343 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 347: ...icle 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 genuine Mercedes Benz parts and con...

Page 348: ...u wish to install two way radios in the vehicle you must obtain formal approval Mercedes Benz approves the installation of two way radios if such equipment is installed professionally and a low reflection exterior aerial is used The transmission output of the two way radio must not exceed the maximum transmission outputs listed G Risk of accident Two way radios may interfere with the vehi cle elec...

Page 349: ...EU Directive 95 54 EC Automotive EMC directive Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN and paint code number The vehicle identification plate is located at the bottom of the door frame on the front passenger side 1 Vehicle identification plate X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate 1 Vehicle identification plate...

Page 350: ...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 the vehicle identification num ber 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 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 ...

Page 351: ... 796 cm3 2 496 cm3 2 996 cm3 2 996 cm3 Maximum engine speed 6 300 rpm 6 500 rpm 6 500 rpm 6 500 rpm E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC Rated output 200 kW 272 bhp 200 kW 272 bhp 285 kW 387 bhp 285 kW 387 bhp At engine speed 6 000 rpm 6 000 rpm 6 000 rpm 6 000 rpm Rated torque 350 Nm 350 Nm 530 Nm 530 Nm At engine speed 2 400 5 000 rpm 2 400 5 000 rpm 2 800 4 800 rpm 2 800 4 800 rpm Number of cy...

Page 352: ...rpm 3 800 rpm 3 800 rpm 4 000 rpm Rated torque 630 Nm 340 Nm 400 Nm 400 Nm 440 Nm38 At engine speed 5 200 rpm 1 800 2 600 rpm 2 000 rpm 1 400 3 200 rpm 1 400 2 800 rpm38 Number of cylinders 8 4 4 6 Displacement 6 208 cm3 2 148 cm3 2 148 cm3 2 987 cm3 Maximum engine speed 7 200 rpm 5 000 rpm 5 000 rpm 4 500 rpm 38 Only on vehicles with automatic transmission Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa...

Page 353: ... rpm 2 200 rpm Number of cylinders 6 6 6 8 Displacement 2 987 cm3 2 987 cm3 2 987 cm3 3 996 cm3 Maximum engine speed 4 500 rpm 4 500 rpm 4 500 rpm 4 600 rpm E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec Rated output 215 kW 292 bhp 155 kW 211 bhp At engine speed 6 400 rpm 3 400 rpm Rated torque 365 Nm 540 Nm At engine speed 3 000 5 100 rpm 1 600 2 400 rpm Number of cylinders 6 6 Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa ...

Page 354: ...300 Bluetec Displacement 3 498 cm3 2 987 cm3 Maximum engine speed 6 750 rpm 4 500 rpm Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 351 Z Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 355: ...20 CDI E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec Maximum speed Saloon 238 km h 250 km h 250 km h 250 km h 244 km h Estate 230 km h 240 km h 250 km h 5 speed Automatic transmis sion E 200 KOMPRESSOR E 280 4MATIC E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC Maximum speed Saloon 232 km h 244 km h 250 km h 250 km h Estate 222 km h 232 km h 245 km h 250 km h Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 ...

Page 356: ...al transmission E 200 KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 Maximum speed Saloon 236 km h 248 km h 250 km h Estate 225 km h 233 km h 246 km h 6 speed Manual transmission E 200 CDI E 220 CDI E 280 CDI Maximum speed Saloon 214 km h 227 km h 241 km h Estate 202 km h 218 km h 231 km h Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 353 Z Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchbloc...

Page 357: ...7 seconds 8 3 seconds 7 speed automatic transmission Saloon 9 1 seconds 7 3 seconds Estate 9 9 seconds 7 9 seconds E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC 5 speed automatic transmission Saloon 7 1 seconds 5 5 seconds Estate 7 4 seconds 5 7 seconds 7 speed automatic transmission Saloon 6 9 seconds 5 3 seconds Estate 7 1 seconds 5 4 seconds Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 0...

Page 358: ...2 seconds E 280 CDI 4MATIC E 320 CDI E 320 CDI 4MATIC E 420 CDI 5 speed automatic transmission Saloon 8 2 seconds 7 4 seconds Estate 9 0 seconds 8 1 seconds 7 speed automatic transmission Saloon 6 8 seconds 6 1 seconds Estate 7 3 seconds E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec E 63 AMG 7 speed automatic transmission Saloon 6 8 seconds 7 2 seconds 4 5 seconds Estate 7 0 seconds 4 6 seconds Technical data 211_AKB 2...

Page 359: ... and recommended by Mercedes Benz charac teristics such as handling noise levels and fuel consumption etc could be adversely affected In addition when driving with a load dimensional variations and different tyre deformation characteristics could cause the tyres to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle i Further information ...

Page 360: ...9 7J x 16 H2 ET 33 7J x 16 H2 ET 33 Both axles Summer tyres 225 55 R16 95V 225 55 R16 95W 225 55 R16 95W Winter tyres 225 55 R16 95H M S 225 55 R16 95H M S 225 55 R16 95H M S Wheels 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 42 or 8J x 16 H2 ET 36 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 42 or 8J x 16 H2 ET 36 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 42 or 8J x 16 H2 ET 36 39 Not in conjunction with sports package optional equipment Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en G...

Page 361: ...2 ET 38 40 Only in conjunction with sports suspension AIRMATIC DC or AVANTGARDE suspension 41 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in conjunction with the tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor activated 42 Not available directly from the factory Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Technical data opti...

Page 362: ...L M S 245 45 R17 99V XL M S Winter tyres43 44 45 245 45 R17 99V XL M S MOExtended 245 45 R17 99V XL M S MOExtended Wheels 8J x 17 H2 ET 38 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 38 8J x 17 H2 ET 38 or 8 5J x 17 H2 ET 38 43 Only in conjunction with sports suspension AIRMATIC DC or AVANTGARDE suspension 44 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in conjunction with the tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pre...

Page 363: ...40 R18 97V XL M S47 46 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activated 47 Estate a maximum speed of 220 km h is permitted with winter tyres Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 360 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 364: ...5J x 18 H2 ET 38 Rear axle Summer tyres49 265 35 ZR 18 XL 245 40 ZR 18 97Y XL Light alloy wheels 9J x 18 H2 ET 39 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 38 46 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activated 48 Not available directly from the factory Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz...

Page 365: ...0 R 18 97V XL M S Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 38 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 38 50 Use of snow chains only possible on rear axle 51 Estate the maximum permissible speed with winter tyres is 225 km h Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 362 Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 366: ...lloy wheels 9J x 18 H2 ET 39 9 5J x 18 H2 ET 44 Both axles Winter tyres53 54 245 40 R 18 97V XL M S 245 40 R 18 97V XL M S Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 38 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 38 52 Use of snow chains not possible 53 Use of snow chains only possible on rear axle 54 Estate the maximum permissible speed with winter tyres is 220 km h Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 20...

Page 367: ... 265 35 R18 97Y XL 245 40 R18 93Y 245 40 R18 97Y XL Light alloy wheels 9J x 18 H2 ET 39 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 38 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 38 Both axles Winter tyres 245 40 R18 97V XL M S 245 40 R18 97V XL M S 245 40 R18 97V XL M S55 Light alloy wheels 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 38 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 38 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 38 55 Estate a maximum speed of 225 km h is permitted with winter tyres Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB...

Page 368: ...xtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG Minispare emer gency spare wheel 56 Tyres T 155 70 R17 110M Tyre pressure 4 2 bar Wheels 4 0B x 17 H2 ET 34 Collapsible emer gency spare wheel 56 Tyres 175 55 18 95P XL Tyre pressure 3 5 bar Wheels 6 0B x 18H2 ET 25 56 Use of snow chains not possible Technical da...

Page 369: ...83 mm 1 498 mm Estate 1 506 mm 1 506 mm 1 506 mm 1 509 mm Wheelbase Saloon 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm Estate 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC Vehicle length ECE Saloon 4 852 mm 4 852 mm 4 852 mm 4 852 mm Estate 4 884 mm 4 884 mm 4 884 mm 4 884 mm Vehicle width with exterior mirrors folded out Saloon 2 063 mm 2 063 mm 2 063 mm 2 063 mm Estate 2 063 ...

Page 370: ...52 mm 4 852 mm 4 852 mm Estate 4 919 mm 4 884 mm 4 884 mm 4 884 mm Vehicle width with exterior mirrors folded out Saloon 2 063 mm 2 063 mm 2 063 mm 2 063 mm Estate 2 063 mm 2 063 mm 2 063 mm 2 063 mm Vehicle height Saloon 1 465 mm 1 483 mm 1 483 mm 1 484 mm Estate 1 500 mm 1 506 mm 1 506 mm 1 506 mm Wheelbase Saloon 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm Estate 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm Tec...

Page 371: ...3 mm Vehicle height Saloon 1 499 mm 1 484 mm 1 499 mm 1 465 mm Estate 1 509 mm 1 506 mm 1 509 mm Wheelbase Saloon 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm Estate 2 854 mm 2 854 mm 2 854 mm E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec Vehicle length ECE Saloon 4 852 mm 4 852 mm Estate 4 884 mm Vehicle width with exterior mirrors folded out Saloon 2 063 mm 2 063 mm Estate 2 063 mm Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Ver...

Page 372: ... payload Specific data on weight is to be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 346 E 200 KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 E 280 4MATIC Unladen weight in accordance with EC direc tive Saloon 1 580 kg 1 650 kg 1 660 kg 1 780 kg Estate 1 720 kg 1 775 kg 1 785 kg 1 905 kg Maximum per missible gross vehicle weight Saloon 2 105 kg 2 175 kg 2 185 kg 2 305 kg Estate 2 295 kg 2 350 kg 2 360 kg 2 480 kg T...

Page 373: ...kg Estate 1 395 kg 1 420 kg 1 430 kg 1 430 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum boot load 57 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC Unladen weight in accordance with EC direc tive Saloon 1 690 kg 1 785 kg 1 785 kg 1 880 kg Estate 1 810 kg 1 910 kg 1 895 kg 1 990 kg 57 On vehicles with AIRMATIC and on the Estate it is important to observe the maximum p...

Page 374: ...load Saloon 1 200 kg 1 210 kg 1 240 kg 1 250 kg Estate 1 375 kg 1 375 kg 1 380 kg 1 380 kg Towing a trailer Saloon 1 250 kg 1 260 kg 1 290 kg 1 300 kg Estate 1 430 kg 1 430 kg 1 430 kg 1 430 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum boot load 58 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 58 On vehicles with AIRMATIC and on the Estate it is important to observe the maximum permissible rear axle loa...

Page 375: ... kg Estate 1 110 kg 1 025 kg 1 025 kg 1 060 kg Maximum per missible rear axle load Saloon 1 245 kg 1 145 kg 1 145 kg 1 180 kg Estate 1 350 kg 1 335 kg 1 335 kg 1 360 kg Towing a trailer Saloon 1 195 kg 1 195 kg 1 230 kg Estate 1 385 kg 1 385 kg 1 410 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum boot load 59 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 59 On vehicles with AIRMATIC and on the Estate it i...

Page 376: ...25 kg Estate 1 170 kg 1 080 kg 1 175 kg Maximum per missible rear axle load Saloon 1 200 kg 1 195 kg 1 205 kg 1 255 kg Estate 1 370 kg 1 380 kg 1 380 kg Towing a trailer Saloon 1 250 kg 1 245 kg 1 255 kg 1 305 kg Estate 1 430 kg 1 430 kg 1 430 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum boot load 60 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 60 On vehicles with AIRMATIC and on the Estate it is impor...

Page 377: ...20 kg Estate 1 035 kg Maximum per missible rear axle load Saloon 1 210 kg 1 185 kg Estate 1 380 kg Towing a trailer Saloon 1 255 kg 1 235 kg Estate 1 435 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg Maximum boot load 61 100 kg 100 kg 61 On vehicles with AIRMATIC and on the Estate it is important to observe the maximum permissible rear axle load Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 ...

Page 378: ...tch retrofitted changes to the cooling system may be nec essary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis frame Saloon Anchorage points for the trailer coupling 1 Anchorage points 2 Overhang dimension For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dimension is 1 234 mm Estate Anchorage points for the trailer c...

Page 379: ...on 750 kg 750 kg Estate 750 kg 750 kg Maximum drawbar noseweight65 Saloon 76 kg 76 kg Estate 84 kg 84 kg 62 The E 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer 63 At a minimum gradient climbing capability of 12 from a standstill 64 At a minimum gradient climbing capability of 8 1 900 kg 65 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa V...

Page 380: ...rily been approved by Mercedes Benz You can obtain further information from any Mercedes Benz 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 y...

Page 381: ... 4MATIC 65 l 80 l 67 70 l 80 l 67 E 320 CDI E 320 CDI 4MATIC 80 l 80 l E 420 CDI 80 l E 350 CGI 80 l 80 l Of which reserve fuel AMG vehicles Approximately 8 9 l Approximately 14 l Approximately 8 9 l Approximately 14 l 66 80 l fuel tank available as optional equipment 67 80 l fuel tank available as optional equipment for the CLASSIC equipment level Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version ...

Page 382: ...rent consumption and emissions values of your vehicle can be found in the COC papers EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY These documents are supplied when the vehicle is delivered Do not use any special additives as they can cause malfunctions and engine dam age Damage resulting from the use of such additives is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty H Environmental note CO2 carbon dioxide is the gas ...

Page 383: ...4 13 6 l 100 km Estate 12 4 12 6 l 100 km 13 8 13 9 l 100 km 13 7 13 9 l 100 km Extra urban Saloon 6 3 6 7 l 100 km 6 9 7 0 l 100 km 6 9 7 1 l 100 km Estate 6 7 7 0 l 100 km 7 1 7 4 l 100 km 7 2 7 4 l 100 km Overall NEDC Saloon 8 2 8 8 l 100 km 9 2 9 4 l 100 km 9 3 9 5 l 100 km Estate 8 9 9 1 l 100 km 9 6 9 8 l 100 km 9 6 9 8 l 100 km CO2 emissions Saloon 195 210 g km 220 223 g km 222 227 g km Est...

Page 384: ...ate 7 1 7 2 l 100 km 7 1 7 2 l 100 km 7 2 7 4 l 100 km CO2 emissions Saloon 160 168 g km 160 164 g km 183 189 g km Estate 188 189 g km 188 189 g km 191 196 g km Automatic trans mission E 200 KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 Urban Saloon 12 1 12 6 l 100 km 13 3 13 5 l 100 km 13 5 13 8 l 100 km Estate 12 9 13 0 l 100 km 13 9 14 1 l 100 km 13 8 14 1 l 100 km Extra urban Saloon 6 5 6 8 l 100 km 7 3 7 5 l 100 km...

Page 385: ...tec Urban Saloon 13 8 14 2 l 100 km 13 0 13 5 l 100 km 9 9 10 1 l 100 km Estate 14 3 14 6 l 100 km 13 1 13 6 l 100 km Extra urban Saloon 7 6 8 0 l 100 km 6 3 6 7 l 100 km 5 6 5 9 l 100 km Estate 8 0 8 3 l 100 km 6 5 7 0 l 100 km Overall NEDC Saloon 9 9 10 2 l 100 km 8 7 9 2 l 100 km 7 2 7 5 l 100 km Estate 10 3 10 6 l 100 km 8 9 9 4 l 100 km CO2 emissions Saloon 237 245 g km 208 219 g km 189 199 g...

Page 386: ...l 100 km Estate 9 9 10 4 l 100 km 10 6 11 0 l 100 km 11 8 l 100 km CO2 emissions Saloon 231 244 g km 247 255 g km 273 g km Estate 236 248 g km 253 261 g km 280 g km Automatic trans mission E 500 4MATIC E 63 AMG E 200 CDI Urban Saloon 17 8 l 100 km 22 3 l 100 km 9 0 9 8 l 100 km Estate 18 2 l 100 km 22 6 l 100 km 9 5 10 1 l 100 km Extra urban Saloon 9 2 l 100 km 9 8 l 100 km 5 2 5 5 l 100 km Estate...

Page 387: ... l 100 km 10 4 10 6 l 100 km Estate 9 8 10 3 l 100 km 10 6 11 0 l 100 km 10 9 11 5 l 100 km Extra urban Saloon 5 4 5 6 l 100 km 5 6 5 9 l 100 km 6 3 6 5 l 100 km Estate 5 9 6 2 l 100 km 5 9 6 4 l 100 km 6 7 6 8 l 100 km Overall NEDC Saloon 6 7 7 1 l 100 km 7 2 7 5 l 100 km 7 8 8 0 l 100 km Estate 7 3 7 7 l 100 km 7 6 8 1 l 100 km 8 2 8 5 l 100 km CO2 emissions Saloon 174 187 g km 191 199 g km 207 ...

Page 388: ... l 100 km 8 3 8 6 l 100 km CO2 emissions Saloon 194 202 g km 210 215 g km 246 g km Estate 202 215 g km 220 228 g km Engine oil A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Approval by Mercedes Benz is also often indicated by the MB Sheet Number on the oil container The table sho...

Page 389: ... Sheet number Without a diesel particle filter69 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31 229 5 229 51 i In the event that the Rengine oil brand Rgrade MB Sheet number RSAE classification viscosity corresponding to the oil used in your engine is not available you can use a ...

Page 390: ...lable 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 E 200 KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 E 280 4MATIC E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 350 CGI E 500 E 500 4MATIC E 300 Bluetec E 63 AMG Replacement amount 5 5 l 8 0 l 8 5 l 8 8 l Engine with oil filter E 200 CDI E 220 CDI E 280 CDI 4MATIC E 320 CDI ...

Page 391: ...or 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 not be effectively dissipated If the vehicle has l...

Page 392: ...00 E 500 4MATIC E 63 AMG Coolant 9 2 l 10 0 l 12 0 l 11 3 l 11 8 l Amount of antifreeze corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection Down to 37 C approx 50 4 6 l 5 0 l 6 0 l 5 7 l 5 9 l Down to 45 C approx 55 5 1 l 5 5 l 6 6 l 6 2 l 6 5 l Technical data 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 389 Z Dateiname 6515_3416_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 393: ...aking 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 Windscreen washer system The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi mately 4 5 litres on vehicles with the head lamp cleaning ...

Page 394: ...uencies for garage door openers Country Radio registration number Frequency range MHz Egypt W KLE 17 08 March 06 27 30 40 418 433 868 Andorra 20 July 27 30 40 433 868 Australia 28 June 27 30 40 433 868 Barbados Registration not required 27 40 433 868 Belgium Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Chile 38447 F 23 No 3 3634 40 433 Denmark Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TT...

Page 395: ...05 UK 27 40 418 433 868 Greece Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11409 18 4 2005 18 May 05 27 40 433 868 United Kingdom Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 418 433 868 Guadeloupe Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 30 40 433 868 Ireland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Iceland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27...

Page 396: ... 868 Liechtenstein Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 14357 27 May 05 27 40 433 868 Lithuania Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE27 4 1B 1609 6 May 05 27 40 433 868 Luxembourg Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE150405 9538 24 May 05 27 40 433 868 Malta Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Martinique Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 July 05 27 30 40 433 86...

Page 397: ... 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 July 05 27 40 433 868 Romania Article 6 4 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 27 30 40 433 868 Russia 13 May 05 433 Saudi Arabia 11_02_05 5024 5 6 418 433 Sweden Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Switzerland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE14357 27 May 05 27 40 433 868 Slovakia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE Slovak 206 11 2005 4 ...

Page 398: ...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 Emirates 1623 5 10 2 26 76 433 Cyprus Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE5 May 05 27 40 433 868 Technical data optional 211_AKB 2 5 en GB mkalafa Version 2 9 4 2008 02 29T16 57 07 01 00 Seite 395 Z Dateiname 6...

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