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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

If the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
been piled too high), the closing procedure
is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly.

Closing the trunk from the outside
manually

1

Handle

2

Handles

왘

Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
handle

1

or handles

2

.

왘

Close trunk with hands placed flat on
trunk lid.

Warning!

G

Maintain sight of trunk area while operating

the door mounted switch. Monitor the clos-

ing procedure carefully to make sure that no

one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the closing procedure, release

the door mounted remote trunk switch.

Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter

switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk

switch can be operated. Therefore, do not

leave children unattended in the vehicle, or

with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-

pervised use of vehicle equipment may

cause an accident and/or serious personal

injury.

Warning!

G

Only drive with the trunk closed as, among

other dangers such as blocked visibility, ex-

haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

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Summary of Contents for E 320 CDI

Page 1: ...er Corporate Media AG Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator s Manual E Class Sedan Order No 6515 1157 13 Part No 211 584 18 71 USA Edition B 2006 Ê5 t2g Ë 2115841871 Operator s Manual E Class Sedan ...

Page 2: ...E 320 CDI E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG ...

Page 3: ...sure as well as your and your passengers safe ty we ask you to make a small investment of time 앫 Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual They are de signed to assist you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained...

Page 4: ...tion regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Storage compartments 30 Door control panel 32 Getting started 33 Unlocking 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey 34 Unlocking with KEYLESS GO 35 Starter switch positions 36 Adjusting 40 Seats 40 Steering whee...

Page 5: ...trunk 121 Trunk emergency release 127 Valet locking 128 Automatic central locking 129 Locking and unlocking from the inside 129 Seats 131 Front seat active head restraints 131 Rear seat head restraints 131 Lumbar support 133 Drive Dynamic seat with multicontour features 134 Seat heating 135 Seat ventilation 136 Memory function 138 Storing positions into memory 139 Recalling positions from memory 1...

Page 6: ... only 202 Deactivating the climate control system 206 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode 206 Setting the temperature 207 Adjusting air distribution 208 Adjusting air volume 209 Front defroster 209 Air recirculation mode 210 Air conditioning 212 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 213 4 zone automatic climate control 214 Deactivating the climate control system 219 Op...

Page 7: ...wn rings 275 Useful features 276 Storage compartments 276 Cup holders 278 Ashtrays 281 Cigarette lighter 282 Power outlet 283 Heated steering wheel 283 Floormats 284 Telephone 285 Tele Aid 286 Garage door opener 293 Operation 301 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 302 Driving instructions 303 Drive sensibly save fuel 303 Drinking and driving 303 Pedals 303 Power assistance 304 Brakes 304 Driving off 306...

Page 8: ...rminology 353 Rotating tires 356 Winter driving 358 Winter tires 358 Block heater Canada only 359 Snow chains 359 Maintenance 360 Maintenance service indicator message 360 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display 362 Resetting the maintenance service indicator 362 Vehicle care 364 Cleaning and care of vehicle 364 Practical hints 373 What to do if 374 Lamps in instrument cluster 374 Lam...

Page 9: ...ng fuses 461 Main fuse box in passenger compartment 462 Fuse box in trunk 462 Technical data 465 Parts service 466 Warranty coverage 467 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 467 Identification labels 468 Layout of poly V belt drive 469 E 350 E 350 4MATIC 469 E 500 E 500 4MATIC 469 E 55 AMG 470 E 320 CDI 470 Engine 471 Rims and tires 473 Same size tires 475 Mixed size tires 478 MOExtend...

Page 10: ...t for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and acces sories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Genuine Mercedes Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approve...

Page 11: ...es in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manual including operating instruc tions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equ...

Page 12: ...sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven that de fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair 2 the same s...

Page 13: ... For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Service and Warranty Informa tion Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Ser ...

Page 14: ...f leaded fuels will damage the catalysts 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Europe under our Euro pean Delivery Program For details consult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or write to In the USA Mercedes Benz USA LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montval...

Page 15: ...s section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest to you Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi cle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may e...

Page 16: ...왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary of technical terms this symbol is used to in dicate cross references to term definitions Display Words appearing in th...

Page 17: ...ore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your haz ar...

Page 18: ...Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Ca...

Page 19: ...fety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the Au...

Page 20: ...r a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler its affiliates or sales service ...

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Page 22: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel ...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 24: ... Item Page 8 Headlamp washer button 197 9 Steering wheel gearshift control E55 AMG only 191 a Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 243 앫 Distronic 247 b Instrument cluster 24 150 c Multifunction steering wheel 26 154 d Horn e Lever for voice control sys tem see separate operating instructions Item Page f Starter switch 36 g Front Parktronic warning indicator 263 h Overhead control panel 29 j Mobi...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 26: ...p 383 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 374 Seat belt telltale 380 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 54 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 145 9 Main odometer with 앫 Gear selector lever position 50 앫 Program mode 189 a Clock with 168 Brake warning lamp USA only 376 3 Brake warning lamp Canada only 376 Item Page ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 377 Engine malfunction indicator ...

Page 27: ...ing the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to rejectanincoming call Item Page 4 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display ...

Page 28: ...tion front pas senger side 136 4 Electronic Stability Program ESP control switch 96 5 Central locking switch 130 Item Page 6 Opening closing button for storage tray or CD chang er see separate operating instructions 276 7 Rear seat head restraints switch folding down 131 8 Rear window sunshade switch 200 9 Seat heating driver s side 135 Seat ventilation driver s side 136 a Hazard warning flasher s...

Page 29: ...matic transmission 50 185 4 Parking assist Parktronic system deactivation switch 263 5 Adaptive Damping System ADS switch 259 Item Page 6 Vehicle level control switch 260 7 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distronic 255 8 Distance warning function on off switch 256 9 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 189 ...

Page 30: ...erior lighting on off 147 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on off 147 6 Tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel 236 239 7 Tele Aid emergency call system button 286 Item Page 8 Rear view mirror 197 9 Reading lamps 147 a Garage door opener 293 b Tow away alarm button 103 c Ambient lighting 172 d Interior lighting e Left reading lamp on off 147 ...

Page 31: ...30 At a glance Storage compartments ...

Page 32: ...der the trunk floor 423 9 Door pocket a Ruffled storage bag 277 b Ashtray 281 Item Page c Door pocket d Driver s seat storage compart ment e Sun visor card clip f Storage tray or CD changer 276 g Ashtray with cigarette lighter 281 h Mobile phone Glasses box 276 j Parcel net in front passenger footwell 278 k Storage compartment with cup holders 279 l Rear storage compartment in the rear center cons...

Page 33: ... 3 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 138 4 Exterior rear view mirror ad justment 45 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear side win dows rear window override switch 231 6 Remote trunk release switch Trunk opening clos ing system 121 ...

Page 34: ...33 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Page 35: ...unk 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button 컄 page 91 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once if equipped and feature activated For more information see Factory setting 컄 page 108 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the st...

Page 36: ...ctory setting 컄 page 114 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed 왘 Get in the vehicle For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 111 i The electrohydraulic brake system is activated 컄 page 97 i To unlock the vehicle the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the door Warni...

Page 37: ...lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on have it checked and replaced if necessary If a lamp in the instrument cluster re mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster 컄 page 374 3 Starting position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter sw...

Page 38: ...in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated should go out when the en gine is running This indicates that the respective systems are operational i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P If the Smart...

Page 39: ...on twice This supplies power for all electrical consumers All lamps in the instrument cluster except low beam headlamp in dicator lamp high beam headlamp indi cator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated come on If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on have it checked and replaced if nec essary If a lamp in the instrument clus ter remains...

Page 40: ...ps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti vated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated should go out when the en gine is running This indicates that the respective systems are...

Page 41: ...ve the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the start er switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an u...

Page 42: ...r to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly oper ate controls Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in direc tion of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direc tion of...

Page 43: ...ve the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always rem...

Page 44: ...amps on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Easy entry exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle When entering and exiting the vehicle the steering wheel is in its uppermost position The easy entry exit feature can be activat ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub menu of the control system 컄 page 175 i The memory function 컄 page 138 lets you store t...

Page 45: ...o an unlocked vehicle Children could open the driver s door and unintentionally activate the easy entry exit feature which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i The last set steering wheel position is stored when 앫 the ignition is switched off 앫 the position is stored in memory 컄 page 139 i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position the ...

Page 46: ...yte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their li...

Page 47: ...ormation see Rear view mir rors 컄 page 197 If an exterior rear view mirror was forc ibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place The mirror housing is now properly posi tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally i The memory function 컄 page 138 lets you store the setting for the seat posi t...

Page 48: ...ur seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 73 Warning G According to accident...

Page 49: ...rning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position...

Page 50: ...앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions 앫 Check your seat belt periodically during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned 앫 Make sure that th...

Page 51: ...tKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts 컄 page 36 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause uncon sciousness and possible death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehic...

Page 52: ...KEYLESS GO 컄 page 62 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only Gasoline engine 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure Do not depress ac celerator The gear selector lever lock is released i If the engine is at operating tempera ture the preglow indicator lamp q ma...

Page 53: ...engine is running Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described carry out the following steps 왘 If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure 왘 If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS GO Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detec tion of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Or Start the eng...

Page 54: ...the automat ic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an accident and o...

Page 55: ...pears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten to re lease the parking brake Release the parking brake Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector l...

Page 56: ...Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left 왘 Press the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 or 2 The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes The combination switch resets automati cally after major steering wheel move ments i To signal minor directiona...

Page 57: ... 왘 Turn the combination switch to position I After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to op erate the windshield wipers in dry weather...

Page 58: ...lling up the washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 327 i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed Intermittent wiping will be continued when 앫 all doors are closed and 앫 the gear selector lever is in position D or R or 앫 th...

Page 59: ...tch them off immediately 앫 For safety reasons stop the vehicle in a safe location and 앫 remove SmartKey from starter switch or 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open the driver s door with the driver s door open starter switch is in posi tion 0 same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage 앫 Remove blockage 앫 Turn th...

Page 60: ...o cool 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 325 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances 왘 Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent of the damage cannot be de termined 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mou...

Page 61: ...aves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Move the gear selector lever to position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When p...

Page 62: ...t leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selector lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone...

Page 63: ...t ton to shut off the engine With the driver s door closed the start er switch is now in position 1 With the driver s door opened the starter switch is set to position 0 same as SmartKey removed from starter switch 컄 page 36 i Always set the parking brake in addi tion to shifting to position P On slopes turn the front wheels to wards the road curb i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starte...

Page 64: ... hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehi cle Do not leave children unattended in the ve...

Page 65: ...The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see the Controls in detail section 컄 page 106 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button 왘 After exiting the vehicle press lock button 1 on an outside door handle or on the trunk lid 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three times if equipped and feature acti vated For more information see Factory setting 컄 page...

Page 66: ...65 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 67: ... The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 1 indica...

Page 68: ...te a person with disabilities contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im pacts front air bags side impacts side impact air bags and head protection window curtain air bags or rollovers head protec tion ...

Page 69: ...r of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim Placing hands and ...

Page 70: ...er use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or boost er seat recommended for the size and weight of the child 3 Always wear seat belts properly If you believe that even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount ed side impact air bags deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at yo...

Page 71: ...TDs are designed to function on a one time only basis An air bag or ETD that was activated must be replaced 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or re moving any component or part of the SRS the installation of additional trim material badges etc over the steering wheel hub front passenger front air bag cover outboard sides of the...

Page 72: ...ded air bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Contact an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 For your protection and the protection of others when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Given the considerable dep...

Page 73: ...exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold 앫 independently of the front air bags In addition the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers The side impact air bags 1 and window curtain air bags 2 are not deployed in im pacts which do not exceed the system s deployment threshold i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages This allows th...

Page 74: ...as tened If the driver s or front passenger s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds the seat belt telltale stops flashing and the warning chime stops sounding The seat belt telltale then continues to be illu minated for as long as either the driv er s or front passenger s seat belt are not fastened The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver s and front passenger s seat belt...

Page 75: ...in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G Ne...

Page 76: ...h exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers win dow curtain air bags and ETD 앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm against your neck or off your shoul der In a frontal crash your body would move too far forward That would in crease the chance of head and neck in juries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or...

Page 77: ...e seat belts when they are in normal use 앫 Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pres sure on the abdomen 앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat 앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler rest...

Page 78: ...mation on reseting the activated active head restraints see Resetting acti vated head restraints 컄 page 430 For information on head restraint adjust ment see Seats 컄 page 40 Warning G Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Us ing other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active...

Page 79: ...houlder belt out completely and let it retract During seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is acti vated The belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual man ner i Information on child seats...

Page 80: ...ght of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances re quire you to place a chil...

Page 81: ...eat move the seat as far back as possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger air bag may or may not be activated 컄 page 82 Warning G Infants and small children sh...

Page 82: ...door or due to objects applying pres sure on the back of the seat Always make sure that the seat has clearance in all di rections at all times Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 75 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned When the child restraint is not in use re move it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to p...

Page 83: ...t the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat is classified as being empty the 75 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illu minated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typ...

Page 84: ...nded for the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances re ...

Page 85: ...u have to place a child in a forward facing child restraint on the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger a...

Page 86: ...peration of the air bag system and OCS 앫 Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Do not place more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the ruffled storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat Otherwise the OCS may not be able to properly ap proximate the occupant weight category 앫 Do not place objects under and or around the front...

Page 87: ...child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether an chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions Not foldable rear seat backrest 1 Cover 왘 Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring 왘 Guide tether strap between head re straint and top of the seat back Warning G If the indicator lamp should not illuminate the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes...

Page 88: ...hild restraint manufacturer s instruc tions Foldable rear seat backrest 왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly forward 컄 page 271 왘 Remove cover from anchorage ring 왘 Guide tether strap between head re straint and top of the seat back 왘 Head restraint must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back Make sure the tether strap is ...

Page 89: ...top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions Child seat anchors LATCH type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren type anchors at each of the outer rear seats for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching mounting fit tings The anchors are located behind an uphol stery blend 1 Indicates the position of the anc...

Page 90: ...i tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul der not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits proper ly without a booster Install child seat according to manufactur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 2 An incorrectly mounte...

Page 91: ...cle The children may otherwise injure them selves e g by becoming trapped in the win dow opening When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment can cause an accident and or seriou...

Page 92: ...bject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the ...

Page 93: ...ssure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is run ning i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS the BAS the ESP electrohydraulic brake system and 4MATIC is only achieved with win ter tires 컄 page 358 or snow chains as required Warning G The following factors increase the risk of ac cidents 앫 Excessive s...

Page 94: ...dal For more information see the Practical hints section 컄 page 375 Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switched off When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the brak ing distance Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braki...

Page 95: ...ry road surfaces The ESP also sta bilizes the vehicle during braking maneu vers The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G If the BAS is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning normally but without the...

Page 96: ...luding those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger ous manner which could jeopardize the us er s safety or the safety of others The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size 컄 page 473 Veh...

Page 97: ...nues to operate when you are braking 앫 you cannot activate Distronic The switch is located on the center con sole 1 ESP switch off on 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on The ESP is deactivated Warning G The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum stances described below Disabling of the system will reduce ve...

Page 98: ...ted continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances ...

Page 99: ...raulic brake system we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift dolly equipment A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distanc...

Page 100: ...hich serves to dry the brake disks and help prevent corro sion 앫 On long and steep grades shift to a lower gear gear range 1 2 or 3 to prevent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear Warning G Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electrohydraulic brake system car ried out by qualified technicians only Con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further information The ...

Page 101: ...p on the accelera tor 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents result ing from excessive speed Do not tow with one axle raised Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Performance testing must only be con duc...

Page 102: ...h on the ignition 컄 page 36 With KEYLESS GO 왘 Start the engine by means of the start stop button on the gear selector lever Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the trunk 앫 the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activat ing element a door for example is imme diately closed i In case the engine cannot...

Page 103: ... turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is armed The indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 30 seconds after arming the alarm system i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system 컄 page 286 provid ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated and that neces...

Page 104: ...larm Once the tow away alarm is armed a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle Arming tow away alarm 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO The tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds i The alarm system will rearm automati cally after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door nor the trunk was opened i The tow away pr...

Page 105: ... 왘 Exit and lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or vehicles with KEYLESS GO the lock button at each door handle Canceling tow away alarm With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or 왘 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO 왘 Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 pag...

Page 106: ... Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Dual zone automatic climate control USA only 4 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 107: ...locking and un locking see Getting started 컄 page 34 and 컄 page 62 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each key unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to o...

Page 108: ...on is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject t...

Page 109: ...m is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 106 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as fol lows i You can also open and close the power windows and tilt slidin...

Page 110: ...ounds three times if equipped and feature acti vated 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move down 앫 The anti theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 6 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 106 flashes twice If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis c...

Page 111: ...to your car insurance company 왘 If necessary have the mechanical lock replaced Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment i If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check then the SmartKey batteries are discharged Replace the batteries 컄 page 431 You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If the batteries a...

Page 112: ...h KEYLESS GO is valid your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk 앫 the fuel filler flap SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for the trunk 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Â Panic button 컄 page 91 i When any outside door handle other than the driver s outside door handle is pulled the vehicle is centrally un locked Warning G When leaving t...

Page 113: ...cluding interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer enc...

Page 114: ...tion P and then the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch The SmartKey will then have priority over the KEYLESS GO function and the vehicle s electrical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch even stopping the engine 앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system may no longer recog nize the SmartKey with ...

Page 115: ... 컄 page 64 or trunk lid 컄 page 117 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three times if equipped and feature acti vated 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move down 앫 The anti theft alarm system is armed i Your vehicle may be equipped with an acoustic lock and unlock confirmation signal feature If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and the fea ture is activate...

Page 116: ...n as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Pull the driver s outside door handle 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once if equipped and feature activated For more information see Factory setting 컄 page 114 앫 The locking knob in the driver s door moves up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global unlocking 왘 Pull any outside door handle other th...

Page 117: ...then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is mal functioning or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 116 and replace them if necessary 컄 page 431 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 426 and the trunk 컄 page 427 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door 컄 page 426 and the tru...

Page 118: ...nobs in the doors move down 앫 The anti theft alarm system is armed i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the trunk will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recog nized inside the vehicle or in the trunk i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with KEYLESS GO the trunk will lock automatically after closing it To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times...

Page 119: ...ivated by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Report the loss immediately to your car insurance company 왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment The trunk lid swings open upwards au tomatically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance Vehicles with trunk opening closing system to stop the op...

Page 120: ...r door to unlock door 왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the respective rear door to open door i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the fol lowing 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch In vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Press the ...

Page 121: ...ight clearance of 5 90 ft 1 80 m is required to open the trunk lid The switch is located on the driver s door 1 Remote trunk switch with indicator lamp The trunk lid swings open upwards au tomatically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance i If the trunk does not open it is still locked separately 컄 page 128 i The trunk can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey...

Page 122: ...h 왘 Press remote trunk switch 컄 page 121 until the indicator lamp in the switch goes out and the trunk is closed To interrupt the closing procedure 왘 Release the remote trunk switch The trunk lid swings open upwards au tomatically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance Vehicles with trunk opening closing system To stop the opening proce dure press or pull remote trunk switch 1 i I...

Page 123: ...the clos ing procedure carefully to make sure that no one is in danger of being injured To interrupt the closing procedure release the door mounted remote trunk switch Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the remote trunk switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the ve...

Page 124: ...ith you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility ex haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk You may...

Page 125: ...k Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following 앫 press the trunk closing switch 1 앫 press button Š on the SmartKey 컄 page 106 앫 press the remote trunk switch on the driver s door 컄 page 120 Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch the trunk closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave chil dren unattended in the v...

Page 126: ...closing procedure do one of the following 앫 press KEYLESS GO locking closing switch 1 컄 page 126 앫 press the trunk closing switch 1 앫 press button Š on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 111 앫 press the remote trunk switch on the driver s door 컄 page 120 Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the trunk closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unatten...

Page 127: ...tact with an object while closing e g luggage that has been piled too high the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly i You can also close the trunk by hand i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the trunk will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recog nized inside the vehicle or in the trunk Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure ...

Page 128: ... af ter closing the trunk Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the locking clos ing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as bloc...

Page 129: ...ehicle was centrally locked using the SmartKey the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk opens To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey In vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the ve hicle 앫 Press the KEYLESS GO start...

Page 130: ...ful for example if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un locked with the central locking switch i The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex ceeds a preset threshold The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km...

Page 131: ...unlocks i You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey it will not unlock using the central locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con trol mode only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 while in...

Page 132: ...h switch in the center console The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility 1 Head restraint release switch 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for ...

Page 133: ...clothing to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright Otherwise their protective function cannot be as sured Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for in...

Page 134: ...Installing rear seat head restraints Lumbar support The curvature of the driver s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup port and seating comfort 1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of the arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position i When installing the head restraints make sure that 앫 you place the correct head restraint on the middle seat It i...

Page 135: ...ith switches on the right side of the seat on the driver side or the left side of the seat on the passenger side after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or pressing the KEY LESS GO start stop button twice 1 Backrest center 2 Backrest bottom 3 Seat cushion depth 4 Activate drive dynamic function 5 Backrest side bolsters 6 Massage function 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 Mu...

Page 136: ... red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected i You can adjust the characteristics of the Drive Dynamic seat using the con trol system 컄 page 177 i When the engine is turned off the last cushion setting is retained in memory The cushion is automatically adjusted to this setting when the engine is re started i The massage function turns off auto matically ...

Page 137: ...ntilation can be activated manually with the ignition on or by the summer opening feature 컄 page 234 The blue indicator lamps on the switch show the ventilation level selected i If one or more of the lamps on the seat heating switch are flashing there is in sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heating switches off auto matically The seat heating w...

Page 138: ...l in dicator lamps go out i The seat ventilation is automatically set to the highest level if activated via sum mer opening feature 컄 page 234 i If one or more of the lamps on the seat ventilation switch are flashing there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat ventilation switches off au tomatically The seat ventilation will switch back on aga...

Page 139: ...elts Infants and small chil dren should be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 The following settings are stored when us ing the buttons on the driver s door 앫 Driver s seat backrest head restraint position and settings for multicontour seat 앫 Steering whe...

Page 140: ...ease memory button M and press memory position button 1 2 or 3 with in 3 seconds All the settings are stored to the select ed position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold memory position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest i...

Page 141: ...tion 컄 page 198 1 Passenger side exterior rear view mir ror 2 Adjustment button 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Press button 1 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb 왘 Press memory button M 왘 Within 3 seconds press bottom of ad justment button 2 The parkin...

Page 142: ...wo stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis tered you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Vehicles equipped with active Bi Xe non headlamps Th...

Page 143: ...t light conditions the fol lowing lamps will switch on additional ly 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head lamps Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright am bient ligh...

Page 144: ...ty over the daytime run ning lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 page 54 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime run ning lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 컄 page 170 When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B the manual head lamp mode has priori...

Page 145: ...ator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and or the low beam he...

Page 146: ... Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U 컄 page 141 왘 Push the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 24 왘 Pull the combi...

Page 147: ...t of the center console 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard warning flasher 왘 Press the hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signals are flashing Switching off hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again i With the hazard warning flasher acti vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the re spective left or right turn signa...

Page 148: ...tKey from the starter switch 앫 open a door 앫 open the trunk The interior lighting switches off automati cally following an adjustable time delay For more information see Setting interior lighting delayed shut off 컄 page 173 Deactivating 왘 Press automatic control switch 3 again The interior lighting remains switched off in darkness even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 remove the SmartKey from the s...

Page 149: ...amp switch 1 or 5 to switch on the de sired front reading lamp 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 again to switch off the respective front reading lamp Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark the cor responding door entry lamps will switch on in the darkness when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding doo...

Page 150: ...lamp switch 3 to switch on the correspond ing rear reading lamp 왘 Press respective rear reading lamp switch 3 again to switch off the corre sponding rear reading lamp Ambient lighting 왘 Press ambient lighting switch 1 or 6 repeatedly until ambient lighting 5 has reached the desired intensity You can switch the ambient lighting on and off using the Control system 컄 page 172 Trunk lamp The trunk lam...

Page 151: ...illumination Use the reset button 1 to adjust the illu mination brightness for the instrument cluster Warning G If the instrument cluster or the multifunction display or both are inoperative or malfunc tioning warning messages will not be re layed when potential danger exists This may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks and or personal injury Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes...

Page 152: ...e Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odome ter display 컄 page 153 왘 If it is not displayed press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the trip odometer appears 왘 Press and hold the reset button 1 컄 page 150 until the trip odometer is reset Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartmen...

Page 153: ...comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving Avoid driving at excessi...

Page 154: ... Trip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode 4 Main odometer 5 Current gear selector lever position Above illustration shows the standard display For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display see Menus 컄 page 156 i The displays for the audio systems ra dio CD player will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the road ...

Page 155: ...of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant informa tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display in the speedometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to de...

Page 156: ...tton k or j re peatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For in structions on using these submenus see the Settings menu section 컄 page 163 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed i...

Page 157: ...156 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Page 158: ...ay AUDIO NAV Distronic 컄 page 159 컄 page 159 컄 page 161 컄 page 161 Commands submenus Digital speedometer Select radio station Show route guidance instruc tions current direction trav eled Call up settings Call up maintenance system display Operate CD player Check tire inflation pressure Check engine oil level ...

Page 159: ...factory settings Fuel consumption statistics after start Load phone book Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Time Date submenu Call up range Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu Dynamic seat submenu i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sa...

Page 160: ... message AUDIO off appears in the multifunction display The following functions are available Select radio station 왘 Turn on COMAND and select radio Re fer to separate COMAND operating in structions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta tion in the multifunction display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired statio...

Page 161: ...y being played appear in the multifunc tion display 1 Current CD for CD changer 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio see separate operating instructions You can also operate the radio in the usual manner i Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to...

Page 162: ... Please refer to the COMAND manual for in structions on how to activate the route guidance system Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the cur rent settings for your Distronic system What information is shown in the multi function display depends on whether the Distronic system is active or inactive Please refer to the Driving systems sec tion of this manual 컄 page 247 for in struction...

Page 163: ...rs if there are any messages stored 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the vehicle status message mem ory appears in the multifunction dis play If the vehicle status message memory menu does not appear then there are no messages stored Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages ...

Page 164: ...appear in the multifunc tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or re moved from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func tions 앫 The function To reset Press reset button for 3 seconds with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings ...

Page 165: ...ion marker moves to the next submenu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with button ç scroll up with button æ With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the button j to access the individual functions within that sub menu Once within the submenu you can use the button j to move to the next function or the button k to move to the previous function within that submenu The s...

Page 166: ...ng lamp mode USA only Set automatic lock ing Activate easy en try exit feature Set level for dynamic seat driver Select language Set time hours Set locator lighting Set parkingposition for exterior rear view mirror Set level for dynamic seat pas senger Select display speed dis play or outside tempera ture for status line Set time minutes Ambient lighting Select display speed dis play or outside te...

Page 167: ...lay The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the language to b...

Page 168: ...play appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the status line to Speed or Outside temp Selecting display speed display or out side temperature for basic display 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Basic display ap pears in the multif...

Page 169: ...lay The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting Set time hours This function can only be seen when time synchronization is switched off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Clock hours ap pears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the hour ...

Page 170: ...s 왘 Confirm by pressing reset button 컄 page 150 Set date month 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set date month ap pears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the month setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the month Set date day 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date ...

Page 171: ...ur vehicle The following functions are available Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Lamp circuit head lamp appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting Function Page Set daytime running lamp mode USA only 170 Setting locator light...

Page 172: ...lamp switch in position U the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehi cle is unlocked using button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey the la...

Page 173: ...rker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired brightness of the ambient lighting The setting 1 represents the darkest level and setting 5 the brightest level The ambient light is switched off at set ting 0 Setting night security illumination Headlamps delayed shut off Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to remain on for 15 seconds during ...

Page 174: ...d shut off feature is deacti vated It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton on the gear selector lever 컄 page 37 Setting interior lighting delayed shut off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain lit for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed th...

Page 175: ...ic central locking With the au tomatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lock appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç...

Page 176: ...ate easy entry exit feature 175 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 176 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activated To stop steering wheel adjustment do one of the following 앫 Move steering column stalk 컄 page 43 앫 Press one of the memory position but tons or the memory button M 컄 page 1...

Page 177: ...function to select whether the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu vers when reverse gear R is engaged For additional information see Activating ex terior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 198 왘 Move the selection marker to the Convenience submenu using button æ or ç 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Mirror adjustment par...

Page 178: ...ss button j or k repeatedly until the message Dyn multi cont seat driver for the driver seat or Dyn multi cont seat fr pass for the passenger seat appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch function to Weak or Powerful The following settings are available Function Page Adjust driver seat 177 Adjust passenger seat 177 Weak Com...

Page 179: ... since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After resetappears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3...

Page 180: ...e distance to empty 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Range appears in the multifunction display In the multifunction display you will see the calculated range based on the cur rent fuel tank level i All statistics stored since the last en gine start will be reset approximately 4 hours afte...

Page 181: ... and you can op erate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele phone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the tele phone w...

Page 182: ...s button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the Tel menu in the mul tifunction display 왘 Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to 30 seconds In the multifunction display you will see the message Please wait When the message Please wait disap pears the phone book has been load ed 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired ...

Page 183: ... in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recent ly dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the Tel menu in the mul tifunction display 왘 Press button s In the multifunction display you see the first number in the redial memory 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired nam...

Page 184: ...onditions change the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects indi vidual gears automatically depending on 앫 the gear selector lever position D 컄 page 185 with gear ranges 컄 page 188 앫 the selected program mode C S 컄 page 189 or M C S E 55 AMG only 컄 page 193 앫 the position of the accelerator pedal ...

Page 185: ...ng gears manually Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on ...

Page 186: ...ever in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in position P 컄 page 428 í Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped Effect ë Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are releas...

Page 187: ...tor lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P 컄 page 61 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as g...

Page 188: ... the parking brake 왘 Move the gear selector lever to position P Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking space 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes 왘 Accelerate gently 왘 Never abruptly step on the accelerator Working on the vehicle Warning G When working on the vehicle set the parking brake and move gear selector lever to position P Othe...

Page 189: ...selected gear range appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 184 If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Effect ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies to vehicles wit...

Page 190: ...rs in the multifunction display 컄 page 184 Select C for comfort driving 앫 The vehicle starts out in second gear both forward and reverse for gentler starts This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected 앫 Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads 앫 Upshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels ar...

Page 191: ...function display The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This may involve shifting down one or more gears Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not pla...

Page 192: ...am 컄 page 193 i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with steering wheel gearshift buttons the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s max speed would be exceeded Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is st...

Page 193: ...ing wheel The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission when you are driving in the automatic program mode C or S Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel until D reappears in the multifunction display The transmission will shift from the...

Page 194: ...the gear selector lever The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual For manual gear shifting C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or parking po...

Page 195: ...r information on automatic program modes C or S see Automatic shift program 컄 page 189 Gear selector lever one touch gearshifting 컄 page 190 and Steering wheel gearshift control one touch gearshift ing 컄 page 191 i The manual program mode M will not be stored When the engine is turned off with the manual program mode M selected the transmission will go to the automatic program mode C or S when the...

Page 196: ... the left side of the steering wheel 컄 page 191 The transmission shifts to the next lower gear Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in the manual program mode M is not possible Deactivating manual shift program 왘 Press the program mode selector switch 컄 page 193 repeatedly until C or Sappears in the multifunction display or 왘 Restart the engine The transmission will go to the automatic program...

Page 197: ... in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Move gear selector lever to P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D for second gear or R 왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible ...

Page 198: ...more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 45 Auto dimming mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when 앫 the ignition is switched on and 앫 incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mir ror The rear view mirrors will not r...

Page 199: ...e driver s side do not react for example if the rear window sun shade is in raised position Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flu...

Page 200: ... after you put the gear se lector lever out of position R 앫 immediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph 10 km h 앫 immediately when you press button 1 for driver s side mirror Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving 왘 Swing sun visor 1 down when you ex perience glare 1 Sun visor 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Mounting 5 Vanity mirror 왘 To use the ...

Page 201: ...unshade i Close mirror cover 2 if open before you disengage the sun visor 8 from mounting 6 and pivot it to the side Warning G When operating the rear window sunshade be sure that there is no danger of anyone be ing harmed by the raising or lowering proce dure The raising or lowering procedure can be im mediately halted by briefly pressing switch 1 To reverse direction of move ment press switch 1 ...

Page 202: ...ndicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button F or 1 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Always guide the sunblind by hand Do not let it snap back as the retractor could be damaged Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others If the rear window defro...

Page 203: ...202 Controls in detail Dual zone automatic climate control USA only ...

Page 204: ...wheel for air volume control for right center air vent 6 Right side defroster vent fixed 7 Right side air vent adjustable 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Climate control panel a Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side air vent b Left side air vent adjustable c Left side defroster vent fixed i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents...

Page 205: ...2 Front defroster 3 Increase air volume 4 Air distribution 5 Rear window defroster 6 Temperature control right 7 AC cooling on off 8 Air distribution display 9 Climate control on off a Air volume display b Decrease air volume c Air recirculation d Air distribution and air volume automatic manual ...

Page 206: ...iate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance be tween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribu tion control 컄 page 204 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the following pag es Otherwise the windo...

Page 207: ... temperature controls 1 and 6 컄 page 204 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically i When the climate control system is de activated the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated Only choose this setting for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up i To switch the system ...

Page 208: ...ion display 8 컄 page 204 Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 1 and 6 컄 page 204 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible Increasing 왘 Turn temperature control 1 and o...

Page 209: ...he center air vents 2 and 4 are open Closing the cockpit air vent and center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5 컄 page 202 downward The cockpit air vent 3 and the center air vents 2 and 4 are closed Opening the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 8 and a 컄 page 202 upward The side air vents 7 and b are open Closing the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 8 and a 컄 page 202 downward The side air vent...

Page 210: ...oling on to dehumidify 앫 maximum blowing and heating power depends on cooling temperature 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows 앫 the air recirculation mode is switched off Deactivating 왘 Press button 0 컄 page 204 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the...

Page 211: ...t lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes If you have turned off the air condition ing 컄 page 212 or the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C the air recirculation mode will not switch on automatically Warning G Never operate the windows and tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel if there is the possibi...

Page 212: ...ndition ing is turned off 앫 after 30 minutes if the outside tem perature is above approximately 41 F 5 C i Press and hold button for approximately 2 seconds The side windows and tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel will return to their previous position You can release button once the opening proce dure has begun The windows and tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding pan el continue opening un...

Page 213: ...e windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 204 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer i Condensation may drip out from under neath the vehicle This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction Warning G If you turn off the c...

Page 214: ...ir volume control for right rear center air vent 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left rear center air vent Adjusting air distribution 왘 Push the slide for the left center vent 1 or right center vent 2 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corre sponding direction Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 or 4 up or down The air volume is increased or decreased i The t...

Page 215: ...214 Controls in detail 4 zone automatic climate control ...

Page 216: ...nt 6 Right side defroster vent fixed 7 Right side air vent adjustable 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Climate control panel a Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side air vent b Left side air vent adjustable c Left side defroster vent fixed i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents 2 and 4 컄 page 214 to the middle posi tion 1 Thumbw...

Page 217: ...lay 5 Temperature rocker switch right 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution right 8 Air distribution and air volume right automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning remote control b Increase air volume c Climate control on off d Decrease air volume e Air recirculation f Air distribution and air volume left automatic manual ...

Page 218: ...ature rocker switch right 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution right 8 Air distribution and air volume right automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning remote control b Increase air volume c Climate control on off d Decrease air volume e Residual heat ventilation f Air recirculation g Air distribution and air volume left automatic manual ...

Page 219: ...o the angle and intensity of the sun s rays the outside tem perature and the selected temperature You can operate the climate control sys tem in either the automatic or manual mode Warning G When operating the climate control the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burn or frostbite to unpro te...

Page 220: ...g visibility and endangering you and others i Severe conditions e g strong air pollu tion may require replacement of the fil ter before its scheduled interval A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the interior before driving off see Summer opening feature 컄 page 234 The climate control will then adjust the interior temperature to the s...

Page 221: ...erature controls 1 and 6 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 to sepa rately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compart ment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically i To switch the system on you can also press another button with the excep tion of 1 F and T 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode you will only rarel...

Page 222: ...ture on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C The adjusted temperature appears in the display 4 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible Increasing 왘 Push top of temperature control rocker switch 3 and or 5 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 The ...

Page 223: ...r vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5 컄 page 214 upward The cockpit air vent 3 and the side air vents 2 and 4 are open Closing the cockpit air vent and center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5 컄 page 214 downward The cockpit air vent 3 and the side air vents 2 and 4 are closed Opening the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 8 and a 컄 page 214 upward The side air vents 7 and b are open Closing the si...

Page 224: ...example if it is iced up You can also defog the windshield and the side windows Activating 왘 Press button P or 0 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Display 4 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 is cleared The air conditioning switches automatically to the following functions 앫 cooling on to dehumidify 앫 maximum blowing and heating power depends on cooling temperature 앫 air flo...

Page 225: ...lay MAX COOL appears in the front and rear display 컄 page 229 This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior when windows and tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel are closed Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside e g before driving through a tunnel This setting cuts off the intake of o...

Page 226: ...r Vehicles with or without tilt sliding sunroof The closing of the side windows can be im mediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halt ed by moving the switch for the tilt sliding sunroof in any direction The closing of the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof can be reversed by again pressing and holding ...

Page 227: ...n for approximately 2 seconds The side windows and or tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel will return to their previous position You can release button once the opening proce dure has begun The windows and tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding pan el continue opening until they have reached their previous position A window or tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel will only return to its...

Page 228: ...ows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer i Condensation may drip out from under neath the vehicle This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction Warning G If you turn o...

Page 229: ...7 again REST in the display 4 컄 page 217 goes out i If you switch on the residual heat function when temperatures are high only the ventilation will be switched on i Regardless of the selected air volume the blower operates at low speed i How long the system will provide heat ing depends on 앫 the coolant temperature 앫 the temperature set by the operator The blower will run at speed setting 1 regar...

Page 230: ...rature appears in the display 5 The rear climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible 1 Temperature left 2 Temperature right 왘 Adjust the temperature to the desired setting for each side of the passenger compartment using the left and right temperature buttons The temperature in the rear passenger compartment is adjusted automatical ly 1 Left rear center air vent adjustab...

Page 231: ...e control from the front climate control panel 왘 Press button or 5 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 The display switches over 1 Rear climate control display 왘 Set the desired temperature for the rear passenger compartment using temperature rocker switches 4 and 6 컄 page 229 After approximately 5 seconds after the last adjustment the display switch es back to its standard display i The rear climate control...

Page 232: ...utomatic reversal func tion If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circum stance where you pulled the switch past the resistance point and released it to close the window the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling and h...

Page 233: ... page 234 and Convenience closing feature 컄 page 235 Depending on current position the win dows may also open or close when the air recirculation button in the control panel of the climate control 컄 page 204 컄 page 216 and 컄 page 217 is pressed and held i Operating the windows from the rear is not possible if you activate the override switch 컄 page 89 i With the SmartKey in starter switch po sitio...

Page 234: ...n 컄 page 36 왘 Pull switch 2 to 5 until the side win dows are completely closed 왘 Hold on to switches 2 to 5 for ap proximately 1 second The power windows are synchronized Warning G Driver s door only If within 5 seconds switch is again pulled past the resistance point and released the automatic reversal will not operate If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing proce dure ...

Page 235: ...ton Œ until the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position 왘 Release button Œ to interrupt proce dure Vehicles with panorama roof If roller sunblinds are closed 왘 Press and hold button Œ The win dows and roller blinds begin to open af ter approximately 1 second 왘 With the windows and roller blinds fully opened press and hold button Œ again The tilt sliding panel of the ...

Page 236: ...64 until the windows the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel are completely closed 왘 Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt procedure Warning G When closing the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows 앫 Release butt...

Page 237: ...hen closing the tilt sliding sunroof make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The opening closing procedure of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halt ed by releasing the switch or if the switch was moved past the resistance point and re leased by moving the switch in any direc tion The tilt sliding sunroof is made out of glass In the event of an accide...

Page 238: ...starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seals do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt sliding sunroof Do not open the tilt sliding sunroof if there i...

Page 239: ...oothly 왘 Remove the respective fuse from the main fuse box 컄 page 461 왘 Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Move and hold the sunroof switch in di rection of arrow 3 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Keep holding the sunroof switch in di rection of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second 왘 Check the Express open feature 컄 page 237 If the ...

Page 240: ...n the rear passenger compartment The roller sunblinds only operate with the tilt sliding panel closed The front and rear roller sunblind cannot be operated individ ually Roof panel switch 1 Open roller sunblinds 2 Close roller sunblinds Roller sunblinds switch rear 1 Open roller sunblinds 2 Close roller sunblinds 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 Opening and closing the roller sun blinds 왘 To ope...

Page 241: ...d to slide roof panel closed 3 Push up to raise roof panel 4 Pull down to lower roof panel Warning G When closing the roller sunblinds make sure that no one is in danger of being injured by the closing procedure The closing of the roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by releasing the switch Warning G When opening or closing the tilt sliding pan el make sure that there is no danger of any one...

Page 242: ...s wearing their seat belts prop erly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment can ca...

Page 243: ...of panel switch in direction of arrow 2 for approximately 1 second 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 1 until the roller sunblinds are fully opened 왘 Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 1 for approximately 1 second 왘 Move and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 until the tilt slid ing panel is fully raised 왘 Keep holding the roof panel s...

Page 244: ...trol function is operated by means of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 22 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation Only use the cruise ...

Page 245: ...rom the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illumi nated Warning G The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded Keep in mind that the cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation i On uphill or downhi...

Page 246: ...ase the segments in the multifunction display 컄 page 249 go out and no warning sounds 앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h 앫 the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch 컄 page 96 앫 you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving The segments in the multifunction dis play 컄 page 249 go out and an acoustic warning sounds Moving gear selector lever to position N wh...

Page 247: ...ting to last stored speed Resume function 왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 4 컄 page 244 The cruise control resumes the last set speed 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The selected speed appears in the multi function display for approximately 5 seconds and the corresponding speed ometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illu...

Page 248: ...king and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle Warning G Distronic is a convenience system its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary It is not however intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibili ty for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead...

Page 249: ...e dangerous on slip pery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog and heavy rain snow or sleet Warning G Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account Switch off Distronic or do not turn it on if 앫 roads are slippery or covered with snow or ic...

Page 250: ...nic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles Switch off Distronic 앫 when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane 앫 when entering a turn lane or highway off ramp 앫 in complex driving situations such as in highway construction zones In these situations Distronic will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated Distronic is designed and...

Page 251: ...stablished Warning G An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instru ment cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be ca pable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance which creates a danger of a collision Immedi...

Page 252: ...ic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display of Distronic in the multifunction display 1 Vehicle ahead if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold to vehicle ahead 4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function Warning G Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maxi mum deceleration of 6 5 ft s2 2 m s2 This corresponds t...

Page 253: ... the steering column 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Deactivate Distronic 4 Resume at last set speed Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if 앫 you are driving between 20 mph 30 km h and 110 mph 180 km h 앫 the ESP is activated 컄 page 94 If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever you will see the message in the multifunction di...

Page 254: ...rease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph Canada 10 km h The new speed is set The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds 컄 page 252 and one or two segments around the stored speed come on in the speedometer 컄 page 249 i If you do not take your foot off the accelerator completely the following message will appear in the multifunc tion display Distronic o...

Page 255: ...o deactivate the Distronic system 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 3 컄 page 252 or 왘 Step on the brake pedal Distronic will be deactivated The last speed set will be stored into memory Warning G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions per mit Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the pre se...

Page 256: ...e will be shown in the multifunction display The thumbwheel for making the time set ting is located on the lower section of the center console 1 Distance warning function on off switch 2 Indicator lamp 3 Thumbwheel for setting distance Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 towards Warnin...

Page 257: ... without apply ing the brakes In this case the distance warning lamp will also go out Activating 왘 Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 on the switch comes on A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 252 Deactivating 왘 Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 on the switch goes out No loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display Warning G If the distance warning lamp l in the ...

Page 258: ... direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis tance set by Distronic This means that 앫 Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after you change lanes 앫 While in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in front is in a sharp turn Distronic could lose sight of a vehicle traveling in front of it then your vehicle could accelerate to the previously selected speed Distronic regulates...

Page 259: ...ause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic There will be insuffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes There will be insufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle ...

Page 260: ...g System ADS 앫 Vehicle level control The ADS automatically selects the opti mum damping for the respective driving conditions At the same time the suspen sion is set to either Sport 1 Sport 2 or Comfort Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to 앫 Your driving style 앫 Road surface conditions 앫 Your choice of suspension style Sport 1 Sport 2 or Comfort which you select using the da...

Page 261: ...roximately 68 mph 110 km h with normal level set or exceeding 75 mph 120 km h with raised level set the ride height is reduced automatically The table on the next page provides an overview of the vehicle levels 앫 With decreasing speed the ride height is again raised to the normal level If you have selected the Comfort sus pension tuning the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approx im...

Page 262: ...ions Otherwise 앫 handling may be impaired 앫 fuel consumption may increase i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change Warning G To help avoid personal injury keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area and stay away from under the vehicle when low ering the vehicle chassis ...

Page 263: ...rease over normal Automatic lowering Normal Lamp off Comfort For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 4 in 10 mm Normal Lamp off Sport 1 or 2 For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 6 in 15 mm Raised Lamp on Comfort For driving on rough roads or with snow chains Approx 0 8 in 20 mm Max approx 1 2 in 30 mm Raised Lamp on Sport 1 or 2 For driving on rough roads or with snow chains Approx ...

Page 264: ...ton goes out If you do not drive in this speed range the raised level remains stored even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth...

Page 265: ...speeds the Parktronic system turns on again The Parktronic system also deactivates when you place the gear selector lever in position P or depress the parking brake pedal The Parktronic system monitors the sur roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Range of the sensors To function properly the sensors must be...

Page 266: ...d The warning indi cator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Center approx 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48 in 120 cm Corners approx 32 in 80 cm During parking maneuvers pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors e g ...

Page 267: ...g a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment The signal is canceled when the gear selec tor lever is placed in position P or the parking brake is activated 앫 Rear area An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red dis tance segment illuminates and a con stant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment The...

Page 268: ...ystem checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter as soon as possible If only the red distance segments illumi nates and no acoustic warning sounds the Parktronic system sensors are dirty or there is an interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 sec onds and the indicator lamp in the Park tronic switch comes on 왘 Switch off t...

Page 269: ...olding and loading 왘 Fold rear armrest down arrow 왘 Swing cover 1 down Warning G Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow manu facturer s installation instructions Load the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving Make sure 앫 you can fully raise the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel 앫 you can...

Page 270: ...o ski sack 왘 Wrap strap around ski sack and rear armrest 왘 Close clasp arrows and pull strap tight to firmly secure skis Warning G The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten the ski sack securely In an accident an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants 컄컄 ...

Page 271: ... center tunnel in front of rear seat bench Unloading and folding 왘 Loosen strap open clasp by pressing tabs together arrows 왘 Unload skis 왘 Close flap in trunk 왘 Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise and place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest 왘 Close ski sack compartment cover 컄컄 ...

Page 272: ...unconsciousness and death i To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk always close the cover Warning G When expanding the luggage compartment always fold the seat cushions fully forward Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside ...

Page 273: ... Seat cushion 2 Seat backrest 왘 Swing seat backrest 2 to the rear until it engages 왘 Swing seat cushion 1 to the rear and press the center front of the cushion until it audibly engages i If tall persons have occupied the driv er s and front passenger seats it may be necessary to move these seats for ward slightly in order to fold the rear seat backrests forward i If the rear center seat is to be o...

Page 274: ...ion release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pulling it upward Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the ex tended trunk compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to v...

Page 275: ...end greatly on the load dis tribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely as possible The heaviest portion of the cargo should al ways be kept as low as possible since it in fluences...

Page 276: ...as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when transporting cargo Put luggage or car go in the trunk if possible Do not pile lug gage or carg...

Page 277: ...close Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent s...

Page 278: ...age bag Otherwise the Occu pant Classification System OCS 컄 page 81 may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor ing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the ruffled storage bag In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around...

Page 279: ...s The parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident Warning G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equip ment only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Li...

Page 280: ...age compartment 왘 Slide cover 1 back Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking vehi cle maneuvers or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior Ob jects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and or serious per sonal injury i The cup holder can be removed to in crease storage space and for cleaning Clean the cup holder on...

Page 281: ...s 왘 Move both locking pins 2 in direction of arrows 왘 Take cup holder 1 out upward Reinstalling cup holder 3 Locking pins 왘 Insert cup holder 왘 Move both locking pins 3 in direction of arrows Rear cup holder 왘 Briefly press the front of the rear arm rest The cup holder extends automatically ...

Page 282: ...ut the insert 왘 Push sliding button 2 to the right and hold 왘 Grip and remove insert from ashtray frame Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Install insert by pushing it back into frame until it engages again Rear seat ashtray Opening rear seat ashtray 왘 Briefly press the top of the ashtray The cover opens automatically Warning G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still Set the parking brake...

Page 283: ...rvised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury The lighter socket can be used to ac commodate 12V DC electrical acces sories up to a maximum of 85 W designed for use with the standard cigarette lighter plug type Keep in mind however that connecting acces sories to the lighter socket for exam ple extensive connecting and disconnecting or using plugs that do not...

Page 284: ...왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc tion of arrow 3 The steering wheel is heated Indicator lamp 1 comes on i The power outlet can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical ac cessories e g air pump auxiliary lamps up to a maximum of 180 W An additional power outlet is located on the left side in the trunk i The steering wheel heating is tempo rarily suspend...

Page 285: ...ering wheel heating malfunction i The steering wheel heating switches off automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO when you switch off the ignition 컄 page 62 and open the driver s door i To install or remove the floormat more easily move the driver s seat or front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible 컄 page 41 Warning G Whenever you...

Page 286: ...o an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety...

Page 287: ...on or the Information button depend ing on the type of response required System self check Initially after switching on the ignition malfunctions are detected and indicated the indicator lamps in the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button and the Information button stay on longer The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys tem may only be performed by com pleting the subscriber agreement and pla...

Page 288: ...rs in the multifunc tion display All information relevant to the emergency such as the location of the ve hicle determined by the GPS satellite loca tion system vehicle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Ce...

Page 289: ...mergency call is concluded 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Re sponse Center 왘 Close cover after the emergency call is concluded i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the Response Center Warning G If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no...

Page 290: ... of the need for as sistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may ap ply Refer to the Roadside Assistance man ual for more information The following is only available in the USA 앫 Sign and Drive serv...

Page 291: ...www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i The indicator lamp on the Roadside As sistance button remains illumi nated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the system self check after switching on the igni tion together with the SOS button and the Information button See system self check 컄 page 286 when the indicator lamp does not come on in re...

Page 292: ... be terminated us ing button t on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the COMAND headunit If the indicator lamps do not start flash ing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated in red at any time the Tele Aid system has detected a malfunction or the service is not cur rently active and may not initiate a call Visit an authorized M...

Page 293: ... will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Cus tomer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated...

Page 294: ...s compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be programmed to the ga rage door opener gate operator or other device you wish to operate See the follow ing instructions for programming informa tion i The remote door unlock feature is avail able if the relevant cellular phone net work is available The SOS button will flash and the mes sage...

Page 295: ... damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door that cannot detect an o...

Page 296: ...the hand held remote control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to 12 cm away from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to be programmed while keeping the indica tor lamp 1 in view Step 4 왘 Using both hands simultaneously press the hand held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release the buttons until step 5 is com pleted T...

Page 297: ...on and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the training button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button refer to the garage door opener operator s manual Step 9 왘 Press the training button on the ga rage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have 30 seconds to in...

Page 298: ... where you live by using the programming procedures replace step 4 with the following Step 4 왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release this button until it has been successful ly trained 왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 cycle your hand held remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 se...

Page 299: ... remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote con trolled device The integrated remote control trans mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds i Upon completion of programming the integrated remote control make sure you retain the hand held remot...

Page 300: ...e control 앫 While performing step 3 hold the hand held remote control 6 at differ ent lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 you are programming Attempt varying an gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches 5 to 12 cm away or the same angle at varying distances 앫 If another hand held remote control is available for the same device try the programming steps again using that other...

Page 301: ...d operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the d...

Page 302: ...301 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 303: ...own 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program 컄 page 189 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum All of the above as may appl...

Page 304: ...e Maintenance System Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The ...

Page 305: ...towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h For more information refer to Towing the vehicle 컄 page 457 For more information see Electrohydraulic brake system 컄 page 97 With the engine not running there is no ...

Page 306: ... inspected by quali fied technicians immediately Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately park so tha...

Page 307: ...ition move gear selector lever to position P When parking on hills always set the parking brake and turn front wheel against road curb Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of...

Page 308: ...to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs Warning G Although the applicable federal...

Page 309: ...snow or ice Exercise ap propriate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions Warning G If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution Avoid spinning of a drive wheel This may caus...

Page 310: ...6 mph 300 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move gear selector lever to ...

Page 311: ...resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the ve hicle not facing the wind Warning G The outside temperature indicator is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ic...

Page 312: ...s possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob jects Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man ageme...

Page 313: ...llowing our recommended maintenance instruc tions as outlined in your Maintenance Booklet To prevent damage to the catalytic con verters only use premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat which could po tentially start a fire Warni...

Page 314: ...d in any way Moreover the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes Benz servicing re quirements For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause uncon sciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage wh...

Page 315: ...hich is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fire You could be se riously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from...

Page 316: ...arrow The fuel filler flap springs open 왘 Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure is released 왘 Take off the cap and set it in the recess on the fuel filler flap To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air fully insert filler nozzle unit Warning G Gasoline and diesel fuel are highly flamma ble and poisonous They burn violently and can cause serious injury Whe...

Page 317: ...SA only or the malfunction in dicator lamp Canada only to illumi nate For more information see also Practi cal hints 컄 page 377 i Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 average of 96 RON 86 MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump For more information on gasoline see the Factory Approved Service Products pamphl...

Page 318: ... a long trip 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 2 Brake fluid 3 Coolant level Diesel engine The engine is more susceptible to wear and damage if you use 앫 marine diesel fuel 앫 heating oil If you use such non approved fuels and or special additives your warranty rights will be limited Do not fill the tank with gasoline Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline or ker osene The fuel system ...

Page 319: ...r more information on engine oil level see Engine oil 컄 page 320 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs 컄 page 433 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 141 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 339 If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoi...

Page 320: ...ull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Make sure the hood is properly closed...

Page 321: ...ment or if the coolant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fire department Warning G Gasoline engine The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Be cause of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ignition coils spark plug s...

Page 322: ...function steering wheel until the fol lowing message is seen in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunc tion display 앫 Engine oil level ok 앫 Add 1 0 Qt to reach max oil level Canada 1 0 Liter 앫 Add 1 5 Qts to reach max oil level Canada 1 5 Liters 앫 Add 2 0 Qts to reach max oil level Canada 2 0 Liters 왘 If necessary add engine oil For adding...

Page 323: ...Reduce oil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 407 Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick E 350 When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the engine at operating tempera ture ...

Page 324: ...concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 386 Adding engine oil i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters refer to the Factory...

Page 325: ...ck For more information on engine oil see the Technical data section 컄 page 484 and 컄 page 487 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic...

Page 326: ...ed 왘 Replace and tighten cap For more information on coolant see the Technical data section 컄 page 490 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reser...

Page 327: ...icle for an extended period of time consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling aut...

Page 328: ...n a suitable container 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could re sult in damage to the washer sys tem reservoir For more information see Windshield and...

Page 329: ...avily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufac...

Page 330: ...ove conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regula...

Page 331: ...pears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recom mend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply re...

Page 332: ...he proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 앫 The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification label also tells you about the fro...

Page 333: ...on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Data shown on placard examples are for i...

Page 334: ... your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard Example B locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue if applicable should never exceed the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be ...

Page 335: ...s the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x150 650 lbs Step 5 왘 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and ...

Page 336: ...t Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 front 1 rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 ...

Page 337: ...GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle have the loaded vehicle including driver passengers and all cargo and if ap plicable trailer fully loaded weighed on a suitable commercial scale Trailer tongue load ...

Page 338: ...re inflation pressure 컄 page 338 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard Example A lists the recommend ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi mum loaded vehicle weight The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinfl...

Page 339: ...ssive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehi cle condition If such information is provid ed it can be f...

Page 340: ...ure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 332 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure 왘 Install the valve cap 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS USA only i If you have overfilled the tire releas...

Page 341: ...those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a sign...

Page 342: ...e TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal function develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a malfunction using the TPMS telltale flas...

Page 343: ...that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system s specified range Afterwards the current tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference pressures and then moni tored If you wish to cancel activation 왘 Press the ç button i Reactivate the TPMS after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the infla tion pressure recommended for the vehicle operating condition Tire pres sure shou...

Page 344: ...vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires You may only use the MOExtended system with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 컄 page 339 For information on driving in case of pres sure loss in one or more tires emergency mode see the Practical hints section 컄 page 448 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires w...

Page 345: ...er 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 353 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 344 8 Load identification 컄 page 348 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in ...

Page 346: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 344 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction letter B means belted bias ply construction At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can includ...

Page 347: ...t or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 344 and Tire speed rating 6 컄 page 344 are also referred to as service descrip tion Warning G Even when permitted by law n...

Page 348: ...ited by the speed symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h 앫 Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 2...

Page 349: ...um load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S for winter tires up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S1 up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S1 up to 149 mph 240 km h i Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the moun tain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow ...

Page 350: ... DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 컄 page 349 which denotes the tire meets require ments of the U S Department of Transpor tation Manufacturer s identification mark The manufacturer s identification mark 2 컄 page 349 denotes the tire manufacture...

Page 351: ...imum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating 컄 page 345 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 334 i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not ov...

Page 352: ...s are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires c...

Page 353: ... tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a spe...

Page 354: ...alled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bar Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and...

Page 355: ...ust never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools spare wheel installed accessories passengers and cargo and if applicable trailer tongue load The GWV must never exceed the GWVR indicated on the certification label located on the d...

Page 356: ...ssure Recommended tire inflation pressure listed on placard located on driver s door B pillar for normal driving conditions Provides best handling tread life and riding comfort Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead TIN Tire Identification Number Unique identifier which facilitate...

Page 357: ... cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing it by two Rotating tires Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around If your vehicle is equ...

Page 358: ...before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks i e the inner side of the wheels tires during each rotation Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure activating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 컄 page 339 if necessary For information on wheel c...

Page 359: ...meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and The Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS ESP and 4MATIC in winter operation For safe handling make sure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make...

Page 360: ...ad to advise you on this subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center When driving with snow chains always select the raised level of the level con trol system Airmatic 컄 page 260 Other settings may result in damage t...

Page 361: ...you when your next maintenance ser vice is due Starting approximately 1 month before maintenance service is due one of the fol lowing messages will appear in the multi function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXX Miles Km Service A in XXX Days Service A in X Day Service A due now The maintenance services will be indicated by showing ...

Page 362: ...ifunction display 컄 page 153 Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested main tenance service term you will see the fol lowing message in the multifunction display Service A exceeded by XXXXX Miles Km Service A exceeded by XXX Days Service A exceeded by X Day In addition a signal sounds when the mes sage appears Any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will reset the maintenanc...

Page 363: ...s not carried out by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center you can have the maintenance service indicator re set The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the main tenance service indicator in the mainte nance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or d...

Page 364: ...rcedes Benz Center correct it Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed Resetting the system without performing the proper service as called for by the maintenance service indicator will re sult in engine damage and or other ve hicle damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty ...

Page 365: ... vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the facto ry with a wax base rustpro...

Page 366: ...e paint surface do not bead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months de pending on the climate and washing deter gent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i e loss of gloss Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot Follow the instructions provided by ...

Page 367: ...the inner sides of the wheels Hand wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif fused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake 왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently 왘 Rinse with clean water and th...

Page 368: ...wax on the windshield When leaving the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Other wise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on orna mental moldings Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appear ance they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner Instead use a damp cloth to clean those orna mental moldings For very dirty ornam...

Page 369: ...lenty of water and a soft non scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers To prevent scratches or damage never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the sensor cover 1 Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor covers Applying strong pres sure may damage the sensor covers Follow the instructi...

Page 370: ...are folded forward Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch vehi cles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before cleaning the windshield the windshield and or the wiper blades Other wise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning ...

Page 371: ...lvents Do not touch the protective layer with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the rear part of the tilt sliding panel Otherwise you may scratch or damage the protective layer Only use acid free cleaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for an exten...

Page 372: ...or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis colored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Leather upholstery 왘 Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when clean...

Page 373: ...arefully dab nubuck leather uphol stery with a dry microfiber cloth to re move oil stains Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Do not use Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean nubuck leather upholstery Avoid hard scrubbing on nubuck leath er upholstery Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes o...

Page 374: ... locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Bleeding the fuel system Diesel engine only Batteries Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 375: ...ilable If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning oth er systems such as the Parktronic system Distronic or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 386 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as ...

Page 376: ...m checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The yellow ABS ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ABS ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire Distronic is deactivated 왘 When driving off apply as little throttle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the acceler ator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the pre...

Page 377: ...ccident Do not drive any fur ther Consult a Mercedes Benz Service Center Under no circum stances should you top up the brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the br...

Page 378: ... vehicle checked as soon as possi ble by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accurate identification of system malfunc tions through the readout of diagnostic trou ble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake A loss of pressure ...

Page 379: ...our times in succession The limp home mode is canceled You do not need to have your vehicle checked Diesel engine The fuel tank is empty The en gine is running in emergency operation mode 왘 Bleed the fuel system 컄 page 449 The limp home mode is canceled You do not need to have your vehicle checked Diesel engine The diesel engine electronics are malfunctioning Full engine performance is not availab...

Page 380: ...Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Avoid high engine loads e g driving uphill and stop and go driving The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature has exceeded 257 F 125 C 왘 Stop as soon as possible in a safe lo cation and allow the engine and cool ant to cool down Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which ma...

Page 381: ...r to avoid hitting an obstacle W The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 315 The red seat belt telltale comes on after starting the engine with all doors closed The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off 왘 Fasten your seat belts Th...

Page 382: ...l tifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale goes out after few minutes driving H Combination low tire pres sure TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illu minated There is a malfunction in the TPMS 왘 Read and observe messages in the mul tifun...

Page 383: ...nd stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prope...

Page 384: ...on to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an acci dent which could result in serious or fatal inju...

Page 385: ...The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor rective steps 컄 page 393 Warning G If the 75 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passen ger seat do not have a...

Page 386: ...seat are present e g objects such as books brief cases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight 왘 If the light remains out have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not transport a child on the front passen ger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Read an...

Page 387: ...er messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display us ing the reset button 컄 page 150 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 162 Remember that clearing a message will only make the mes sage disappear Clearing a message will not correct the condition th...

Page 388: ... are di vided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 388 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 398 i Switching on the ignition causes all in strument cluster lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti vated as well as the multifunction dis play to come on Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in work ing order before...

Page 389: ... with added caution Wheels will lock during hard braking reduc ing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS display is malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels will lock during hard braking red...

Page 390: ...e note Conven functions available again On board voltage is sufficient the consumers will switch on again Cruise control Drive to workshop Cruise control or Distronic is malfunctioning 왘 Have the cruise control or Distronic checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Distronic External interference Reactivate The Distronic is switched off and is temporarily unavailable 왘 Try activating the Distr...

Page 391: ...e driving e g slush or snow 앫 the system recognizes full sensor availability due to lessening rain or the road surface drying 앫 the message in the multifunction display disappears 앫 the speed last stored flashes in the multifunction dis play for 5 seconds You can operate Distronic as usual again Warning G Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account Switch off Distronic or do not turn it ...

Page 392: ... See Operator s Manual The ESP is deactivated because the power supply was interrupted The electrohydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP available 왘 Synchronize the ESP With the vehicle sta tionary turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchro nize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 ...

Page 393: ...creases the risk of an accident P Gear selector lever in Park You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button with the gear se lector lever not in P You have opened the driver s door with the gear selector lever not in P 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P P N Shift to Neutral or Park You have attempted to start the en gine with the KEYLESS GO start stop b...

Page 394: ...ge 36 왘 Open the front passenger door 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary 왘 Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage pocket on the back of the front pas senger seat is empty 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are ...

Page 395: ...e Operator s Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu pied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again De pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 8...

Page 396: ...s soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position 컄 page 41 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged under neath behind or around the seat Such forces may cause ...

Page 397: ...perator s Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu pied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again De pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 81 t...

Page 398: ... sensor missing One or more sensors malfunction e g bat tery in one or more wheel sensor is empty One or more wheels without wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire 왘 Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The tire pressure for the respective tire is shown in the multifunction display Tire pres monitor curre...

Page 399: ...y V belt Do not forget that the brake system re quires electrical energy and may be oper ating with restricted capability Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is in creased 왘 Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an i...

Page 400: ...g responsiveness 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 50 Malfunction Electrical consumers switched off The consumer battery has insufficient voltage and can no longer supply the con venience functions such as seat ventila tion The electrical consumers will come back online as soon as on board voltage is ...

Page 401: ...pping distance is increased The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph 90 km h 왘 Do not drive any further 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects 왘 Call for Roadside Assistance USA only Canada only 3 Reduced braking power Start engine The bat...

Page 402: ...ble Service brake Visit workshop There are malfunctions but the electro hydraulic brake system is operating nor mally 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Brake overheated Drive on but with even greater care The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes 왘 Relieve the load on the brake system 왘 Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessar...

Page 403: ...d towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h For more infor mation refer to Towing the vehicle 컄 page 457 If the electrohydraulic brake system enters its emergency operation mode the driver must apply signifi...

Page 404: ... page 325 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol disp...

Page 405: ...ge the engine Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and ...

Page 406: ...se the en gine will overheat due to an inoperative wa ter pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could re sult in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Warranty 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Coolan...

Page 407: ...ning warnings and malfunction messages might not be displayed 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by...

Page 408: ...pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution USA only Add 1 Qt engine oil at next refueling Canada only Add 1 Liter engine oil at next refueling E 320 CDI E 500 E 55 AMG only The engine oil level is too low 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 321 and add engine oil as re quired 컄 page 323 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for p...

Page 409: ...the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 323 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 321 Engine oil level Visit workshop E 320 CDI E 500 E 55 AMG only The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 322 and add oil as required 컄 page 323 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible leaks Change engine oil Visit workshop E 320 CDI E 500 E 5...

Page 410: ...atalytic converter 왘 Have oil siphoned or drained off Ob serve all legal requirements with re spect to its disposal Oil sensor malfunction Visit workshop E 320 CDI E 500 E 55 AMG only The measuring system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Change engine oil Visit workshop E 320 CDI E 500 E 55 AMG only It may be that there is water in the eng...

Page 411: ...p the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so 왘 Search for the SmartKey Otherwise the vehicle cannot be cen trally locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped Key not recognized The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is mo mentarily not recognized 왘 Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch if...

Page 412: ... SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the start er switch Replace key There is no additional code available for SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible A Reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped below the re serve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 315 Check gas cap See Operator s Manual A loss of pressure has been detected in the...

Page 413: ... Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp left The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Front foglamp right The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Active headlamps currently unavailable The active headlamps a...

Page 414: ...es Benz Center as soon as possible Fr Park lamp left The left parking lamps are malfunction ing 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Fr Park lamp right The right parking lamps are malfunction ing 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Rear foglamp Substitute bulb on The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the b...

Page 415: ... ing 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible License plate lamp right The right license plate lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Light sensor Drive to workshop The lamp sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps switch on automatically 왘 In the control system set lamp opera tion to manual mode 컄 page 170 왘 Switch on headlamps using the exteri or lamp switch Low beam left The...

Page 416: ...le Turn sig right rear Substitute bulb on The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn sig left front The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn sig right front The right front turn signal lamp is mal functioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal le...

Page 417: ...steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 441 Tire pressure Check tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the mini mum value 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check and adjust tire pressure as required 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 441 Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tir...

Page 418: ...checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center K Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding portion of the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel open 왘 Close the tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 237 or tilt sliding panel 컄 page 241 J Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey remo...

Page 419: ... The system is malfunctioning 왘 Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an...

Page 420: ... display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone Ê Trunk open This message will appear whenever the trunk is open 왘 Close the trunk W Washer fluid please refill The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity 왘 Add washer fluid 컄 page 327 ...

Page 421: ...el to the necessary height re quired for driving 왘 Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display You may then drive off Stop car too low The Airmatic is malfunctioning Avoid excessive steering input The fender or tires could otherwise be damaged Listen for scraping noises Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h 왘 Drive to the side of the road and select a higher vehicle level De...

Page 422: ...xtent The system display or the system is mal functioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop The system display or the system is mal functioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 423: ... the han dle in the upper edge of trunk 왘 Remove the luggage box 컄 page 423 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel bolt wrench and jack 2 Spare wheel 3 Luggage bowl Removing the spare wheel 왘 Turn luggage bowl 3 counterclock wise 왘 Remove spare wheel 2 Storing the spare wheel 왘 Place spare wheel 2 in wheel well 왘 Turn luggage bowl 3 clockwise to its stop to secure the spare wheel i Check expiration dates and co...

Page 424: ...lips 1 to the left up wards from fastening bolts 왘 Lift luggage box in the area of the fas tening bolts and remove it from trunk Install luggage box 왘 Insert luggage box into trunk so that fastening clips are in line with fastening bolts 왘 Push front edge of luggage box in direc tion of arrow under cover of trunk sill 왘 Press fastening clips onto fastening bolts until they lock into place Warning ...

Page 425: ...late all the way into the openings of the base plate 3 Vehicle jack Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area und...

Page 426: ...oor 컄 page 422 Storage position 왘 Remove vehicle jack from its compartment 왘 Turn crank handle in direction of arrow as far as it will go Operational position 왘 Turn crank handle clockwise Before storing the vehicle jack in its compartment 앫 It should be fully collapsed 앫 The handle must be folded in storage position ...

Page 427: ...echanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to position 1 The driver s door is unlocked i Unlocking your vehicle with the me chanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Press button Œ or on the Smar...

Page 428: ...re unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO do the following 왘 Close the passenger door the rear doors and the trunk 왘 Press the central locking switch in the center console 컄 page 130 왘 Check to see whether the locking knobs on the doors have moved down 왘 If necessary push them down manually 왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey 컄 page 426 왘 Check whether...

Page 429: ...clockwise ar row The fuel filler flap can know be opened Manually unlocking the gear selector lever In case of power failure the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Pin 왘 Open the storage compartment in the center armrest 컄 page 279 왘 Take out the cup holder 컄 page 279 왘 Insert a suitable object 1 e g a pin through the hole and press the pin downward 왘 Remove pin ...

Page 430: ...overhead light 1 Cover 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 왘 Press on cover 1 in direction of the ar row to release it 2 Hole 3 Crank 왘 Take crank 3 out of the glove box 왘 Insert crank 3 through hole 2 왘 Turn crank 3 clockwise to 앫 slide roof panel sunroof closed 앫 raise roof panel sunroof at the rear 왘 Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to 앫 slide roof panel sunroof open 앫 lower roof panel s...

Page 431: ...engage 왘 Pull out reset tool 왘 Firmly press head restraint cushion backward towards the rear of the vehi cle until it engages 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re straint For information on active head restraints see Active head restraints 컄 page 77 For information on head restraint adjust ment see Seats 컄 page 42 i For your convenience we recommend that you hav...

Page 432: ...ccept old batteries for recycling SmartKey Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove the mechanical key 1 컄 page 426 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in direc tion of arrow in side opening 왘 Using mechanical key 1 push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compart ment 3 Warning G Keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery...

Page 433: ...martKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove the mechanical key 컄 page 426 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 컄 page 431 in side opening and push grey slide 2 컄 page 431 Battery compartment 3 컄 page 431 is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment 3 컄 page 431 out of the housing in di rection of arrow 1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key 왘 Using ...

Page 434: ... important Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a dis tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when lamps m...

Page 435: ...high beam use the same D2S 35W lamp Do not replace the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W 5 Halogen headlamp High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamp High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W Parking and standing lamp W 5 W 6 Front fog lamp HB4 51 W Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake tail parking standing backup lamp and turn signal lamp...

Page 436: ...ditional turn signals in the exterior rear view mirrors 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Bi Xenon lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 Rear lamps except license plate lamps 앫 Front side marker lamps Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you 앫 touch or move ...

Page 437: ...ge 141 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 319 Low beam bulb halogen headlamps only 왘 Turn housing cover 1 counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 4 왘 Place bulb socket 4 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise until it en gages 왘 Align housing cover 1 and turn it clockwi...

Page 438: ...ce bulb socket 5 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise until it en gages Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 3 왘 Place bulb socket 3 back into the lamp and turn clockwise until it engag es Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamp...

Page 439: ... 컄 page 141 왘 Loosen both screws 1 왘 Remove the license plate lamp 왘 Replace the bulb 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp 왘 Retighten screws 1 Warning G The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re placed individually The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them If the tail lamps are malfunctioning have them exchanged at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 440: ...s into place 왘 Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm 왘 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer The windshield wipers must be in a ver tical position before folding them away from the windshield They could other wise damage the hood Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch vehi cles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on boa...

Page 441: ...ever open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshie...

Page 442: ...y removed from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway Mounting the spare wheel i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel Minispare or collapsible tire are different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change...

Page 443: ...mstances require you to do so on a hill place the wheel chock and the other sizeable object as follows 왘 Place the wheel chock and another siz able object on the downhill side block ing both wheels of the axle not being worked on Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use...

Page 444: ...ket 2 Jack 왘 Place jack 2 on firm ground 왘 Position jack 2 under take up bracket 1 so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the vehicle is parked on an incline 왘 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raised Warning G Position the jack only on the jack take up brackets designed for this purpo...

Page 445: ...raised 앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in stalling first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be re...

Page 446: ...y following the instructions under Lowering the vehicle 컄 page 447 Inflating the collapsible tire E 55 AMG only 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the trunk 컄 page 422 Warning G Only use Genuine equipment Mercedes Benz wheel bolts Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve hicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack Warning G Inflate collapsible ...

Page 447: ...nion nut 5 can become hot during infla tion Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when using the equip ment 왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 왘 If the tire pressure is above 51 psi 3 5 bar release excess tire pressure using the vent screw 왘 Detach the electric air pump Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minut...

Page 448: ...Before storing the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the designated storage space underneath the trunk floor 컄 page 422 Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb ft 130 Nm i Wrap the damaged wheel in the protec t...

Page 449: ... your driving style must be adapt ed accordingly Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles road curbs potholes or off road areas This is especially important if the ve hicle is heavily loaded The emergency driving distance that can be achieved greatly depends on the demands placed on the vehicle Depending on speed load driving maneuvers road conditions outside t...

Page 450: ...왘 Return the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold it there for up to 60 seconds i e until the engine is run ning surge free If the engine does not start 왘 Try to start the engine again without in terruption for a maximum of 60 sec onds until it is running smoothly If the engine still does not start even after this attempt do ...

Page 451: ...ing must only be done using the main battery in the trunk Warning G Failure to follow these instructions can re sult in severe injury or death Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling automotive batteries 컄 page 326 Never lean over batteries while connecting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or...

Page 452: ... Use leak proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident Warning G The electrohydraulic brake system requires electrical power to operate A malfunction in the vehicle s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys tem operation and switch it into its emer gency operation mode The same applies if battery is disconnected To brake the driver must then apply s...

Page 453: ...ery charger manufacturer 왘 Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previously described steps in re verse order Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery...

Page 454: ...rage batteries contain lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Never invert the terminal connections i The following procedures must be car ried out following any interruption of battery power e g due to reconnec tion 앫 Set the clock 컄 page 168 see COMAND operator s manual 앫 Resynchronize the ESP...

Page 455: ...ting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and very explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking et...

Page 456: ...sition P 왘 Open the trunk 왘 Connect positive terminals 1 and 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first 1 Positive terminal of discharged battery 2 Negative terminal of discharged bat tery 3 Positive terminal of charged battery 4 Negative terminal of charged battery Warning G Keep flames or sparks away from battery Do not smoke Observe all safety instructions a...

Page 457: ... turn on the electrical consumers Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 2 and 4 and then from positive terminals 1 and 3 Now you can turn on the lights 왘 Have the battery checked at the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Center i The message Malfunction electric consumers switched off may appear in the instrument cluster It will d...

Page 458: ...do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the tow away alarm and the automatic central locking Do not tow start the vehicle Vehicles with 4MATIC Do not tow with one axle raised Doing so could damage the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty All wheels must be on or off the ground Observe instructions for towing the ve hicle with all wh...

Page 459: ...witch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock re move SmartKey from starter switch and re insert Warning G The brake system requires electrical power to operate A malfunction in the vehicle s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys tem operation and switch it into its emer gency operation mode T...

Page 460: ...ition 2 the ve hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turn ing at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 103 To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate the automatic cen tral locking 컄 page 129 Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow ing eye bolt Never attach ...

Page 461: ... the trunk floor 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench To reinstall cover 왘 Fit cover 1 and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover 왘 Pull cover 2 in direction of arrow 왘 Fold cover 2 down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the storage compart ment...

Page 462: ...the fuse box in the passenger compartment 컄 page 462 The amperages of the fuses are also given there Spare fuses Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk 컄 page 424 Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk 컄 page 424 Warning G Only use fuses approved by Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question Using other fuse...

Page 463: ...l cover 2 in di rection of arrow and remove Closing 왘 Hook cover 2 into the opening at the front 왘 Press cover 2 back on until it engag es Fuse box in trunk The fuse box is located behind the left hand trim panel in the trunk Fuse box cover design may vary depending on vehicle equipment Cover with turn catches shown 1 Cover 2 Catches Opening cover with turn catches 왘 Turn catches 2 counter clockwi...

Page 464: ...ise Opening cover without turn catches 왘 Hold cover at recess press cover slightly together to release tabs from behind trim panel and then pull off cov er Closing cover without turn catches 왘 Install cover with tabs on one side of trim panel then press cover slightly to gether to install cover on other side of trim panel ...

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Page 466: ...465 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 467: ...More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be installed The use of non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Merced...

Page 468: ...ranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty1 Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories Warranties copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you lose your Service and Warra...

Page 469: ... 350 3 Vacuum line routing diagram label 4 Engine number engraved on engine 5 Vehicle Identification Number VIN lower edge of windshield 6 Emission control information label in cludes both federal and California cer tification exhaust emission standards i When ordering parts please specify ve hicle identification and engine num bers ...

Page 470: ...y 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator E 500 E 500 4MATIC 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley ...

Page 471: ... Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generator alternator 8 Idler pulley 9 Automatic belt tensioner a Super charger E 320 CDI 1 Idler pulley 2 Coolant pump 3 Idler pulley 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Automatic belt tensioner 7 Crankshaft 8 Generator alternator ...

Page 472: ...ders 6 8 Bore 3 66 in 92 90 mm 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 39 in 86 00 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 213 5 cu in 3498 cm3 303 0 cu in 4966 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 268 hp 6000 rpm2 200 kW 6000 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft 2400 rpm 5...

Page 473: ...00 mm Stroke 3 60 in 92 00 mm 3 48 in 88 30 mm Total piston displacement 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 196 6 cu in 3222 cm3 Compression ratio 9 1 18 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 469 hp 6100 rpm2 350 kW 6100 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 201 hp 4200 rpm 150 kW 4200 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 516 lb ft 2650 rpm 4500 rpm 700 Nm 2650 rpm 4500 rpm 369 lb ft 180...

Page 474: ...es contact an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 MOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires with limited run flat characteristics original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes Benz may result in dam age that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i For information on driving with MOExtended tires see MOExtended system 컄 page 343 Using tires other than thos...

Page 475: ... should only be adjusted on cold tires Follow tire man ufacturer s maintenance recommenda tion included with the vehicle i The following pages also list the ap proved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires Winter tires are not available as standard or optional factory equip ment but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Depending on vehicle model ...

Page 476: ...s and tires Same size tires 16 tires E320 CDI Rims light alloy 8 J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires All season tires1 225 55 R16 95H M S Winter tires1 2 2 Not available as factory equipment ...

Page 477: ...ckage E 500 Rims light alloy 8 J x 17 H2 8 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 5 in 38 mm 1 5 in 38 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95H All season tires1 245 45 R17 95H M S Winter tires1 2 2 Not available as factory equipment 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S ...

Page 478: ...IC Sport Package 1 Not available in Canada Rims light alloy 8 J x 18 EH2 8 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires2 2 Radial ply tires 245 40 ZR18 97Y XL Extra Load All season tires Winter tires2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S ...

Page 479: ...port Package E 55 AMG Front axle Rims light alloy 8 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 40 ZR18 Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 54 in 39 mm Summer tires1 265 35 ZR18 XL Extra Load 2 2 Must not be used with snow chains ...

Page 480: ...ims light alloy 8 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 5 in 38 mm Summer tires1 2 1 Radial ply tires 2 Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System U S vehicles only 245 45 R17 95 W MOExtended All season tires Winter tires1 2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S MOExtended ...

Page 481: ...inflate the spare wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation pres sure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pres sure of the Minispare and the collaps ible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated to approximately 61 psi 4 2 bar Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi mately 51 psi 3...

Page 482: ...2 Ah 12 V 12 Ah 12 V 12 Ah Battery main 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK IL FR 6 A Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 00 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 18 5 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm 18 5 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm Model E 320 CDI Generator alternator 14 V 200 A Starter motor 14 V 2 2 kW Battery auxi...

Page 483: ...s folded out 78 3 in 1990 mm 78 3 in 1990 mm 78 3 in 1990 mm Overall vehicle height 57 1 in 1449 mm Overall vehicle height Airmatic DC optional on E 320 CDI E 350 standard on E 500 E 55 AMG 56 2 in 1429 mm 56 3 in 1431 mm 55 6 in 1412 mm Wheelbase 112 4 in 2854 mm 112 4 in 2854 mm 112 4 in 2854 mm Track front 61 4 in 1559 mm 61 7 in 1567 mm 62 3 in 1583 mm Track rear 61 1 in 1552 mm 61 4 in 1560 m...

Page 484: ...mirrors folded out 78 3 in 1990 mm 78 3 in 1990 mm Overall vehicle height 57 6 in 1463 mm Overall vehicle height Airmatic DC optional on E 350 standard on E 500 56 7 in 1439 mm 57 7 in 1441 mm Wheelbase 112 4 in 2854 mm 112 4 in 2854 mm Track front 61 3 in 1557 mm 61 6 in 1565 mm Track rear 61 1 in 1552 mm 61 4 in 1560 mm Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg Max trunk load 220 lbs 100 kg ...

Page 485: ...r authorized Mercedes Benz Center Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils E 320 CDI E 500 8 0 US qt 7 5 l E 55 AMG 9 0 US qt 8 5 l Automatic transmission E 320 CDI E 55 AMG 8 0 US qt 7 5 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid E 350 E 500 8 5 US qt 8 0 l E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 6 9 US qt 6 5 l Front axle E...

Page 486: ...TIC E 500 4MATIC 0 62 US qt 0 585 l MB Transfer Case Fluid Power steering approx 0 95 US qt 0 9 l MB Power Steering Fluid Pentosin CHF 11S Front wheel hubs approx 3 0 oz 85 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system 1 1 US qt 1 05 l MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling system E 320 CDI 13 3 US qt 12 6 l MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze E 350 E 350 4MATIC 10 7 US qt 10 0 l E 500 E 500 4MAT...

Page 487: ...serve of E 55 AMG 3 7 US gal 14 0 l Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer 4 8 US qt 4 5 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available pre mixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures ...

Page 488: ...boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended Your au thorized Mercedes Benz Center will pro vide you with additional information Using engine oils and oil filters of spec ification other than those expressly re quired for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canad...

Page 489: ...mable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gaso line must be used If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane fuel is used f...

Page 490: ...ber posted at the pump must be 91 min It is an average of both the Research R Octane Num ber and the Motor M Octane Number R M 2 This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10 MTBE must not exceed 15 The ratio of methanol to gasoline must ...

Page 491: ... it back up to the proper level To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticor rosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze protection to approximately 22 F 30 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protection to approximately 49 F 45 C the engine temperature will in crease due to the lower heat transfer capa bility of the solutio...

Page 492: ...ould have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for service Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C E 320 CDI 6 7 US qt 6 3 l 7 3 US qt 6 9 l E 350 E 350 4MATIC 5 3 US qt 5 0 l 5 9 US qt 5 5 l E 500 E 500 4MATIC 6 0 US qt 5 65 l 6 ...

Page 493: ...available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze dependingonambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 앫 1 part S to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 0 l wa ter For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially availa...

Page 494: ...AS Brake Assist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied Bead 컄 page 354 Bi Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as a light source and produce a more in tense light than filament headlamps Bi Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam CAC Cu...

Page 495: ...e way as conventional cruise con trol 앫 If a slower moving vehicle is ahead Distronic will reduce your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by re duced throttle and up to 20 brak ing power to maintain the preset minimum following distance DOT Department of Transportation 컄 page 354 Electrohydraulic brake system Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for increased braking safety and co...

Page 496: ...ioning System Satellite based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re ceivers Employs DVD digital maps for navigation GVW Gross Vehicle Weight 컄 page 354 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 컄 page 354 Instrument cluster The displays and indicator warning lamps in the driver s field of vision in cluding the tachometer speedometer and fuel gauge...

Page 497: ... standardized meth od It is an indication of a gasoline s ability to resist undesired detonation knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Multifunction display The display field in the instrument clus ter used to present information provid ed by the control system Multifunction steering wheel Steeri...

Page 498: ... systems their protective func tions complement one another Rim 컄 page 355 RON Research Octane Number The Research Octane Number for gaso line as determined by a standardized method It is an indication of a gaso line s ability to resist undesired detona tion knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX ...

Page 499: ...컄 page 355 Tire ply composition and material used 컄 page 355 Tire speed rating 컄 page 356 TPMS 컄 page 339 Traction 컄 page 356 Tread 컄 page 356 Treadwear indicators 컄 page 356 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 컄 page 356 Vehicle capacity weight 컄 page 356 Vehicle level control The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed The driver c...

Page 500: ... Identification Number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced Voice control system Voice control system for car phones portable cell phones and audio sys tems radio CD etc ...

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Page 502: ...ing 259 Vehicle level control 260 Alarm system see Anti theft systems Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 424 444 493 Anticorrosion antifreeze 490 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti theft systems 101 Anti theft alarm system 101 Immobilizer 101 Tow away alarm 103 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 307 Ashtray 281 Aspect ratio 353 AUDIO menu 159 Selecting radio station 159 Selecting satellite radio station 16...

Page 503: ...hecking battery condition 116 Batteries Vehicle Charging 452 Disconnecting 451 Installing 452 Jump starting 454 Messages in display 389 398 399 Reconnecting 453 Removing 452 Bead 354 Beverage holder see Cup holders Bi Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Bleeding the fuel system 449 Block heater Canada only 359 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid Checking 318 Messages in display 402 Brake lamp Cleani...

Page 504: ...l panel Rear 213 229 Deactivating system 206 219 Dual zone automatic climate control 202 Front defroster 209 223 Maximum cooling MAX COOL 224 Rear climate control 229 Residual engine heat REST 228 Clock 25 168 Setting time 169 Cockpit 22 493 Cockpit Management and Data System see COMAND Cold tire inflation pressure 354 Collapsible tire 480 Collapsible wheel chock 424 COMAND 494 COMAND see separate...

Page 505: ... Digital speedometer 159 Dimensions vehicle 482 Direction of rotation tires 331 Displays Digital speedometer 159 Distronic 249 Maintenance service indicator 360 Messages in display 398 Multifunction display 153 Outside temperature 153 167 Symbol messages 398 Text messages 388 Vehicle status message memory 163 Vehicle system settings Control system 153 Distance to empty Range Trip computer 178 Dist...

Page 506: ...m see ESP 94 494 Emergency calls Tele Aid calls 287 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 196 Emergency operations 427 Fuel filler flap 428 Gear selector lever Unlocking 428 Locking unlocking the vehicle 426 Remote door unlock 292 Tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding pan el Manual operation 429 Trunk lid Releasing from inside 127 Trunk lid Unlocking 427 Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emergency I...

Page 507: ...mmended engine oils and oil filter 487 Viscosity 494 Engine oil level 318 ESP 94 494 Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP 100 Messages in display 391 Warning lamp 375 ETD 494 Safety guidelines 70 Exterior rear view mirrors Parking position 176 F Factory SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 114 Filler neck Engine oil 324 First aid kit 422 Flat tire 441 Lowering the vehicle 447 Mounting the spare whee...

Page 508: ... reserve warning lamp 25 411 Fuel tank Capacity 486 Filler flap 315 Fuel Premium unleaded gasoline 316 486 489 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Capacities 484 Fuses 461 Aids for replacing fuses 461 Fuse box main in passenger compartment 462 Fuse box in trunk 462 Fuse chart 461 Fuse extractor 461 Replacing 461 Spare fuses 461 G Garage door opener 293 Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 354 Gear range 495 Automatic...

Page 509: ... Messages in display 414 Replacing bulbs 434 Switching on High mounted brake lamp 434 Hood 319 Message in display 410 Horn 23 Hydroplaning 307 I Identification labels 468 Identification Number Vehicle VIN 468 Ignition 36 50 51 Switching on 51 Immobilizer 101 Indicator lamps see Lamps indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems see Chil dren in the vehicle Inflation pressure see Tires ...

Page 510: ...etting 115 Loss of 118 Messages in display 410 Opening and closing the the power tilt sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel 234 Opening and closing the windows 234 Starting the engine 51 Turning off engine 62 Unlocking Trunk lid 118 KEYLESS GO 495 KEYLESS GO see Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Kickdown 186 495 Kilopascal 354 L Labels Certification 468 Emission control informa...

Page 511: ...n display 414 Replacing bulbs 434 Switching on 54 Lubricants 484 Lumbar support 133 M Maintenance 12 Calling up service indicator 362 Clearing service indicator message 361 FSS Canada vehicles 360 Maintenance System U S vehicles 360 Resetting service indicator 362 Service indicator 360 Service indicator message 360 Service term exceeded 361 Maintenance System U S vehicles 496 Manual headlamp mode ...

Page 512: ...9 Turn signals 415 Windshield washer fluid 419 Multifunction steering wheel 26 154 496 Button operation 154 N Navigation system See separate COMAND operating instructions 161 Net parcel 278 Neutral gear position 185 Night security illumination 144 Normal occupant weight 355 Number vehicle identification VIN 468 O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 355 Occupant safety 66 A...

Page 513: ...tem sensors 368 Warning indicators 23 265 Parts service 466 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag off indica tor lamp Passenger compartment Interior lighting 147 Interior rear view mirror 45 Main fuse box 462 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 278 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 303 Phone see Telephone Plastic parts cleaning 370 Pliers universal vehicle ...

Page 514: ...nflation pressure 355 Recovery services Stolen vehicle Tele Aid 293 Refrigerant Air conditioning 487 Refueling 315 Regular checks 317 Reminder Seat belt see Seat belts Telltale 380 Remote control SmartKey 106 Remote door unlock Tele Aid 292 Replacing bulbs Additional turn signals 437 Brake lamps 435 Headlamps 436 High beam headlamps 434 High mounted brake lamp 434 License plate lamps 434 438 Low b...

Page 515: ...SS Canada vehicles or Maintenance System US vehicles Service Parts 466 Settings 114 Control system menus 155 Control system submenus 155 Date 169 170 Factory SmartKey 108 Individual Vehicle 163 Memory function 139 Resetting all Control system 164 Selective SmartKey 108 Selective SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 115 Time 169 Shelf below rear window cleaning 371 Shift lock 497 Shift program mode 189 Shiftin...

Page 516: ...rmatic DC Dual Control Symbols used in this operator s manual 15 T Tachometer 25 152 Overspeed range 152 Tail lamps 438 Cleaning lenses 367 Messages in display 415 Replacing bulbs 438 Tar stains 365 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 487 Brake fluid 487 Capacities fuels coolants lubricants etc 484 Coolant 490 Electrical system 481 Engine 471 Engine oil additives 487 Engine oils 487 Fuel r...

Page 517: ...Information Placard 332 Inspection 329 Load rating 355 Messages in display 416 MOExtended system 343 448 Ply composition and material used 355 Problems under overinflation 343 Retreads 328 Rims and tires 473 Rotation 356 Service life 329 Sizes 475 Snow 358 Spare wheel Speed rating 308 346 356 Storing 330 Temperature 338 352 Terminology 353 Tire Identification Number see TIN TPMS malfunction tellta...

Page 518: ...ul features 276 V Vacuum line routing diagram label 468 Valet locking 128 Vehicle Battery 450 Care 364 Control system settings menu 153 Dimensions 482 Individual settings 163 165 Locking unlocking 34 60 106 Locking unlocking in an emergency 426 427 Lowering 447 Modifications and alterations Operat ing safety 16 Towing 457 Washing 364 Weights 483 Vehicle capacity weight 356 Vehicle Identification N...

Page 519: ...e 441 Removing 444 Spare 444 Tightening torque 447 Wheels Sizes 475 Wheels Tires and 328 Window curtain air bags 72 Windows see Power windows 231 Windows cleaning 369 Windshield Cleaning 57 Cleaning wiper blades 369 Defogging 209 224 Windshield washer fluid 492 Message in display 419 Mixing ratio Refilling 327 Wiping 57 Windshield washer system 492 Windshield wipers 56 Replacing wiper blade 440 Wi...

Page 520: ...enz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 2282 31 Press time May 10 2005 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful ...

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