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Operation

Maintenance

Clearing the maintenance service
indicator

You can clear the maintenance service in-
dicator.

왘

Press the reset button

1

on the left

side of the instrument cluster.

The maintenance service indicator is
cleared and the standard display ap-
pears in the multifunction display.

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 maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.

i

Vehicles equipped with FSS PLUS
(Flexible Service System PLUS) only
(Canada vehicles): The interval be-
tween maintenance services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short-distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

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Summary of Contents for E 320

Page 1: ...Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator s Manual E Class Sedan ...

Page 2: ...Order No 6515 1117 13 Part No 211 584 84 83 USA Edition B 2005 Ê5 tts Ë 2115848483 ...

Page 3: ...E 320 E 320 4MATIC E 320 CDI E 500 E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG ...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...efects 18 Vehicle data recording 19 Information 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 Door control panel 30 Getting started 31 Unlocking 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS GO 33 Starter switch positions 33 Adjusting 37 Sea...

Page 6: ...release 117 Automatic central locking 118 Locking and unlocking from the inside 119 Seats 121 Easy entry exit feature 121 Removing and installing front seat head restraints 123 Rear seat head restraints 124 Drive Dynamic seat with multicontour features 126 Seat heating 127 Seat ventilation 128 Memory function 130 Storing positions into memory 131 Recalling positions from memory 131 Storing exterio...

Page 7: ...imate control system 197 Setting the temperature 197 Adjusting air distribution 198 Adjusting air volume 198 Defrosting 199 Air recirculation mode 199 Air conditioning 201 Residual heat and ventilation available on climate control panel design A only 202 Heater booster system Diesel engine 203 4 zone automatic climate control 204 Deactivating the 4 zone automatic climate control system 209 Setting...

Page 8: ...60 Cargo tie down rings 261 Useful features 262 Storage compartments 262 Cup holders 265 Ashtrays 268 Cigarette lighter 269 12 V socket 269 Heated steering wheel 270 Telephone 270 Tele Aid 271 Garage door opener 279 Operation 285 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 286 Driving instructions 287 Drive sensibly save fuel 287 Drinking and driving 287 Pedals 287 Power assistance 288 Brakes 288 Driving off 290...

Page 9: ...ly 342 Snow chains 342 Maintenance 343 Clearing the maintenance service indicator 344 Maintenance service term exceeded 344 Calling up the maintenance service indicator 345 Resetting the maintenance service indicator 345 Setting the date for special works 346 Calling up the maintenance service data information 347 Vehicle care 348 Cleaning and care of vehicle 348 Practical hints 355 What to do if ...

Page 10: ... 443 Fuse box in passenger compartment 443 Technical data 445 Parts service 446 Warranty coverage 447 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 447 Identification labels 448 Layout of poly V belt drive 449 E 320 E 500 449 E 55 AMG 449 E 320 CDI 449 Engine 450 Rims and tires 453 Same size tires 454 Mixed size tires 456 Spare wheel 457 Electrical system 458 Main dimensions 459 Weights 460 Fue...

Page 11: ...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 ap prov...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ... 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 15: ...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 16: ...his 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...

Page 17: ...tep 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 the multi function display are printed in the type shown here Warning G Warn...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 23: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel ...

Page 24: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 25: ... Item Page 8 Headlamp washer button 186 9 Steering wheel gearshift control E55 AMG only 181 a Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 239 앫 Distronic 235 b Instrument cluster 24 142 c Multifunction steering wheel 26 146 d Horn e Lever for voice control sys tem see separate operating instructions Item Page f Starter switch 34 g Front Parktronic warning indicator 250 h Overhead control panel 29 j Mobi...

Page 26: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 27: ...cator lamp 364 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 356 Seat belt telltale 362 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 50 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 137 9 Main odometer with 앫 Selector lever position 46 앫 Program mode 179 a Clock with 159 Brake warning lamp USA only 358 3 Brake warning lamp Canada only 358 Item Page Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 359 Engine malfunction indicat...

Page 28: ...ng 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 reject an incom ing 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 29: ...n front passenger side 128 4 Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP control switch 89 5 Central locking switch 119 Item Page 6 Opening closing button for storage tray or CD changer see separate op erating instructions 263 7 Rear seat head restraints switch folding down 124 8 Rear window sunshade switch 89 9 Seat heating driver s side 127 Seat ventilation driver s side 128 a Hazard warning flasher switc...

Page 30: ...ic transmission 46 178 4 Parking assist Parktronic system deactivation switch 250 5 Adaptive damping system ADS switch 247 Item Page 6 Vehicle level control switch 248 7 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic 242 8 Distance warning func tion on off switch 243 9 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans mission 179 ...

Page 31: ...terior lighting on off 139 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on off 139 6 Tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel 223 226 Item Page 7 Tele Aid emergency call system button 271 8 Rear view mirror 186 9 Reading lamps 139 a Garage door opener 279 b Tow away alarm button 95 c Ambient lighting 165 d Interior lighting e Left reading lamp on off 139 ...

Page 32: ...Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel set tings 130 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 41 5 Switches for opening closing front and rear side windows rear window override switch 218 6 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid open ing closing system 111 ...

Page 33: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Page 34: ...ton 2 Š Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button 컄 page 84 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The ve hicle unlocks The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children ...

Page 35: ...tKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 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 may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i ...

Page 36: ...tarting with the SmartKey 컄 page 46 i When you switch on the ignition the in dicator and warning lamps 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 This indicates that the respective systems are operational The indicator and warning lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high bea...

Page 37: ...SS GO must be located in the vehicle 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS GO start stop button the vehicle s on board elec tronics have status 0 as with SmartKey re moved Position 1 왘 Press KEYLESS GO start stop button once This supplies power to some electrical consumers such as seat adjustment i The function of t...

Page 38: ...ng see Lamps in instrument clus ter 컄 page 356 For information on starting the engine us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 47 i If you now press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once the power sup ply is again switched off i When you switch on the ignition the in dicator and warning lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator la...

Page 39: ...s remove 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 t...

Page 40: ... to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly oper ate controls Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the 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 the di...

Page 41: ...tuation Do not drive 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 ...

Page 42: ...ter are clearly visible For more information see Heated steer ing wheel 컄 page 270 Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi tions i The memory function 컄 page 130 lets you store the setting for the seat posi tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors Warning G I...

Page 43: ...utton 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Press button 3 for the driver s side ex terior rear view mirror or button 1 for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Push adjustment button 2 up down left or right according to the desired setting Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider fie...

Page 44: ... 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 130 lets you store the setting for the seat posi tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors At low ambient temperatures the mir rors will be heated automatically ...

Page 45: ...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 67 Warning G According to accident...

Page 46: ...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 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 prop...

Page 47: ... Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per son 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 dur ing travel to make sure that it is proper ly positioned 앫 Make sure that ...

Page 48: ...osition 3 and hold until the engine starts 컄 page 34 왘 Depress the brake pedal The selector lever lock is released 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 which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust ga...

Page 49: ... off the engine with KEYLESS GO see Turning off with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 57 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 selector lever lock is released 왘 Press KEYLESS GO start sto...

Page 50: ...at 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 engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Repeat the starting procedure 컄 page 46 Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery ...

Page 51: ...move 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 or serious injury i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion i You can open a l...

Page 52: ...ush combination switch in direction of arrow 1 The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 137 For more information on headlamps see Lighting 컄 page 133 Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high er than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accel erate quickly forw...

Page 53: ...he instrument cluster flashes The combination switch resets automati cally after major steering wheel move ments Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 i To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes press combi nation switch only to poin...

Page 54: ... washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 310 i Intermittent wiping interval is depen dent on wetness of windshield After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers in inter mittent setting when the vehicle is tak en to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will o...

Page 55: ...f immediately 앫 For safety reasons 앫 turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw 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 position 0 same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage 앫 Remove blocka...

Page 56: ...heck the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 308 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 mount 왘 Start...

Page 57: ... running there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Warning G 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 ...

Page 58: ...th the gear se lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not prevent your vehi cle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P When parked on an incline turn front wheels towards the road curb i Always set the parking brake in addi tion to shifting to position P...

Page 59: ...컄 page 44 Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep 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 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with...

Page 60: ...ent possible personal injury always keep 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 with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave childr...

Page 61: ...59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 62: ... 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 63: ...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 64: ...he 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 arms i...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...cy tensioning de vices ETDs 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 passenger front air bag cov er do...

Page 67: ...ed 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 depl...

Page 68: ...de impact air bags and window cur tain air bags are deployed 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold 앫 independently of the front air bags i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as asse...

Page 69: ...ing and a warning chime sounds with increasing intensity until both the driver s and front passenger s seat belt are fastened or for a maxi mum of 60 seconds from the time the vehicle speed exceeded 15 mph 25 km h if either the driver s or front passenger s seat belt remains unfas tened If the driver s or front passenger s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 sec onds the seat belt telltale stops...

Page 70: ... 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 properly wearing your seat belt Air bags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are prop erly wearing their seat belts Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be ...

Page 71: ...ar their seat belt at all times because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents includ ing rollovers The integrated restraint system includes SRS driver air bag pas senger front air bag side impact air bags head protection window cur tain air bags for side windows ETD seatbelt emergencytensioning device and front seat knee bolsters The system is des...

Page 72: ...ver use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another per son or other objects 앫 Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to distribute impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries 앫 Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positio...

Page 73: ...Benz Center Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion All lap shoulder belts except the driver s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints To fasten a child restraint follow child restraint instructions for mounting Then pull the shoulder belt out completely ...

Page 74: ...acturer of compliance with this stan dard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruc tion manual provided with the restraint When using any infant or child restraint system be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child res...

Page 75: ...d restraint in the back seat 앫 If you must install a rear facing child re straint on the front passenger seat be cause circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 75 in dicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger air bag is deac tivated Should the light not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the indicator...

Page 76: ...nificantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Posi 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 from 41 lbs until the...

Page 77: ...seat have the front passenger re position himself or herself in the seat until the light goes out or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat More information about air bag display mes sages 컄 page 374 In the event of a collision the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS classified the front passenger seat occupant as being up to...

Page 78: ... bag is deactivated and will not be deployed If the 75 indicator lamp is not illu minated the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the side impact air bags If the front passenger front air bag is de ployed the rate of inflation will be influ enced by 앫 the rate ...

Page 79: ...ild restraint in the back seat 앫 If you must install a rear facing child re straint on the front passenger seat be cause circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 75 in dicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger air bag is deac tivated Should the light not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the indicat...

Page 80: ...was occupied by a small individual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a stan dard child restraint instances where the system may suppress de ployment of the passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient se verity to deploy the driver front air bag Warning G If the 1 indicator ...

Page 81: ...앫 Do not move the front passenger seat backwards against stiff objects 앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest 앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category 앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an ...

Page 82: ...trap is not twist ed 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring 왘 Securely fasten the hook 2 to the an chorage ring 3 Once the top tether anchorage hook is at tached the child restraint itself can be se cured Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufac turer s instructions Foldable rear seat backrest 왘 Fold rear seat backrest slightly for ward 왘 Remove cover from anchorage ring 왘 Guide teth...

Page 83: ...the child restraint itself can be secured Tighten the top tether strap ac cording to the child restraint manufactur er s instructions 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 a...

Page 84: ...s Posi 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 from 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 m...

Page 85: ...itches located on the door control panel of the driver s door is still possible Warning G Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle 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 ...

Page 86: ...terference 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 following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 thi...

Page 87: ...ent of road surface conditions On slippery road surfaces the ABS will re spond even with light brake pressure i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS the BAS the ESP SBC and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires M S tires or snow chains as required Warning G The following factors increase the risk of ac cidents 앫 Excessive speed especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road s...

Page 88: ...rake maneuver 왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal For more information see the Practical hints section 컄 page 357 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...

Page 89: ...r slip pery road surfaces 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 additional brake boost available that BAS would norma...

Page 90: ...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 453 Veh...

Page 91: ...n control will still brake a spinning wheel 앫 the ESP continues to operate when you are braking 앫 you cannot activate Distronic The switch is located on the center con sole 1 ESP switch 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ABS ESP warning lamp v in the in strument 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 d...

Page 92: ...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 do not apply anymore Warn...

Page 93: ...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 distances up t...

Page 94: ...es from overheating and to reduce brake wear 앫 After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time so that the air stream will cool down the brakes fast er 앫 Only Mercedes Benz approved compo nents e g brake pads should be in stalled on your vehicle Brake pads not approved by Mercedes Benz may im pair the safety of your vehicle Warning G Have brake pad replacement and other work on the SB...

Page 95: ...hicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting 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 ducted on a two axle dynamometer Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because of the E...

Page 96: ...ven if the activat ing element a door for example is imme diately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed within approxi mately ten seconds after locking the vehi cle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated The indicato...

Page 97: ... someone attempts to raise the vehicle Arming the tow away alarm When you lock your vehicle the tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds When you unlock your vehicle the tow away protection disarms automatically i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following ele ments may not be properly closed 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid Close the respective element and ...

Page 98: ... from the starter switch 왘 Press button 1 The indicator lamp in the button comes on briefly 왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or vehicles with KEYLESS GO the lock button at each door handle The tow away alarm remains disarmed un til you lock your vehicle again Canceling tow away alarm To cancel the alarm With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or 왘 Press the Œ or...

Page 99: ...ting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Dual zone automatic climate control 4 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 100: ...cking and un locking see Getting started 컄 page 32 and 컄 page 56 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 onl...

Page 101: ...les Operation is subject 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...

Page 102: ...d the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as fol lows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knob in the driver s door moves up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ t...

Page 103: ... in the SmartKey 컄 page 101 and re place them if necessary 컄 page 415 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 410 앫 Have the vehicle batteries and their connections checked 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door 컄 page 410 If the SmartKey is malfunctioning con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check the...

Page 104: ... KEYLESS GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS GO unit The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS GO function The KEYLESS GO function is integrated into the SmartKey On these vehicles the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is checked every time you grasp a door handle If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is valid your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the tru...

Page 105: ...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 following two conditions 1 This device...

Page 106: ...p proximately 3 ft 1 m of a door or the trunk 앫 In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle 앫 All the doors must be closed 앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator 앫 If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 36 you can only turn it off again with thi...

Page 107: ...d by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO that is left inside the vehicle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle the message Key still in vehicle will appear in the multifunction display Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Grasp the outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system...

Page 108: ...theft alarm system is dis armed Global locking 왘 Press button All turn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO ...

Page 109: ...ed Replace the batteries 컄 page 415 You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If the batteries are checked within sig nal range of the vehicle pressing the button or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly 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 th...

Page 110: ...th KEYLESS GO deactivated 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 lid opening closin...

Page 111: ...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 from the outside with the SmartKey opening a door from the in side will trigger the anti theft alarm sys tem 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...

Page 112: ...ehicle is stationary A minimum height 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 lid switch with indicator lamp The trunk lid swings open upwards au tomatically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance i The trunk can also be opened using the button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or from its ...

Page 113: ...porting goods on a roof rack e g presence of an optional MB sport lug gage container When activated the trunk lid opens to approximately the height of the roof edge 왘 Activate the limiting opening height of trunk lid using the control system 컄 page 166 The trunk lid swings open upwards au tomatically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance Vehicles with trunk lid opening closing sy...

Page 114: ...u can also close the trunk by hand 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 lid switch Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KE...

Page 115: ...k lid Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be espe cially careful when small children are around 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 u...

Page 116: ...rtKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked the trunk lid will lock automati cally after closing it 컄 page 112 The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking i You can also close the trunk by hand Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent pos...

Page 117: ...he trunk reopens slightly 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 visibility blockage exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk You may lock yourself out i If the vehicle was previously cent...

Page 118: ...losing the trunk Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following 앫 press the trunk lid closing switch 1 앫 press the Š button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 press the remote trunk lid switch on the driver s door Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the trunk lid clos ing switch can be operated Therefore do not ...

Page 119: ...cle or in the trunk Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following 앫 press KEYLESS GO locking closing switch 1 앫 press the...

Page 120: ...he vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected i If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked from the outside using the SmartKey the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens To cancel the alarm do one of the fol lowing 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey In vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 ...

Page 121: ...ing to drive The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un locked with the central locking switch The switch is located in the center console Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking Locking 왘 Press upper half 1 of the central lock ing switch If all doors are closed the vehicle locks Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter sw...

Page 122: ... 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 the global remote control mode the vehicle is unlocked com pletely when a front door is opened...

Page 123: ...he starter switch or 앫 open the driver s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 35 in position 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy en try exit feature is activated To cancel seat steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Press seat adjust...

Page 124: ... upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated If the current seat position falls into a factory set position range and the sytem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough for easy en try and exit the driver s seat will not move to the rear when the easy entry exit feature is activated i For safety reasons the driver s seat will not return to its last set position with the...

Page 125: ... Push the head restraint down until it engages 왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi tion 컄 page 39 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 injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situati...

Page 126: ...restraints will fold backward Placing head restraints upright 왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position The rear seat head restraints cannot be adjusted Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles e g clothing to not obstruct the folding o...

Page 127: ... 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 injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac cident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent Do not interchange head restraints...

Page 128: ...ature can be con tinuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press ing the KEYLESS 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 33 Multicontour features Seat cushion de...

Page 129: ...r the front seats are locat ed in the center console The 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 169 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 ...

Page 130: ...manually with the ignition on or by the summer opening feature 컄 page 220 The blue indicator lamps on the switch show the ventilation level selected i The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 20 minutes If one or more of the lamps on the seat heater switch are flashing there is in sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat...

Page 131: ...ntil all 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 220 If one or all of the lamps flash on the seat ventilation switch there is insuffi cient voltage due to too many electrical consumers being switched on The seat ventilation switches off automatically The seat ventilation will switch back on again autom...

Page 132: ...r seat Prior to operating the vehicle the driv er should check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to ensure adequate control reach and comfort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height See also the section on air bags 컄 page 61 for more information on proper seat posi tioning In addition adjust the steering wheel to ensure ...

Page 133: ...memory button M 왘 Release memory button M and press stored position button 1 2 or 3 within three seconds All the settings are stored to the select ed position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold stored 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 butto...

Page 134: ...tment button 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 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 three seconds press bottom of adjustment button 2 The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move i You can store...

Page 135: ...dlamps when the combi nation switch is pushed forward and parking lamps ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two 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 symmetri...

Page 136: ...In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on 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 lig...

Page 137: ...ty over the daytime run ning lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 page 50 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 162 When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position Cor B the manual head lamp mode has priorit...

Page 138: ... indicator 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 Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head lamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an acci dent i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and or the low beam headlamps on ...

Page 139: ...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 133 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 combination switch in dir...

Page 140: ... 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 signals will ...

Page 141: ...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 165 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 142: ...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 darkness when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is clo...

Page 143: ...tch 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 165 Trunk lamp The trunk lamp switch...

Page 144: ...cluster illumination Use the reset button 컄 page 24 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instru ment cluster To brighten illumination 왘 Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster clockwise 컄 page 24 The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster counterclockwise 컄 page 24 The instrument cluster illumination will...

Page 145: ... or ÿ repeatedly until the trip odome ter appears 왘 Press and hold the reset button on the instrument cluster 컄 page 24 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 compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by ...

Page 146: ...an only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by 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...

Page 147: ...Trip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode 4 Main odometer 5 Current gear selector lever position Above illustration shows the standard dis play For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display see Menus 컄 page 148 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 148: ...containing a number 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 speed ometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to ...

Page 149: ...utton 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 154 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed ...

Page 150: ...148 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 151: ...ometer Select radio station Activate route guid ance Call up set tings Call up vehicle malfunction warning and sys tem status mes sages stored in memory Reset to factory settings Fuelconsumption statistics after start Load phone book Call up main tenance sys tem display Operate CD player Instrument clus ter submenu Fuelconsumption statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Check...

Page 152: ... the radio Refer to separate op erating instructions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta tion in the display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sarily identical to those shown in t...

Page 153: ...tly being played are shown in the 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 satel lit...

Page 154: ...onic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the cur rent settings for your Distronic system What information is shown in the display depends on whether the Distronic system is active or inactive Please refer to the Driving systems sec tion of this manual 컄 page 235 for in structions on how to activate Distronic 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one of the following two pictures in the...

Page 155: ...ions are recorded in memory the message in the multifunction display is NO MESSAGES Vehicle status messages have been re corded If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded the number of messages appears in the multifunction dis play Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and w...

Page 156: ...gs 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu is seen in the display Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all sub menus to the factory settings 왘 Press the reset button in the instru ment cluster 컄 page 24 for approxi mately three seconds In the display you will see the reques...

Page 157: ...bmenus with the k or j button to the individual functions The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings 왘 Move to a function in the submenu 왘 Press the reset button 컄 page 24 in the instrument cluster for approximate ly three seconds In the display you will see the request to press t...

Page 158: ... en try exit feature Set level for dynam ic seat driver Select speedometer dis play mode Set time hours Set locator lighting Limiting opening height of trunk lid Set SmartKey dependency Set level for dynam ic seat passenger Select language Set time minutes Ambient lighting Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror Select display speed dis play or outside tempera ture for status line Set d...

Page 159: ...ess button æ or ç to set the temperature unit to degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Display unit Speed odometer The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer un...

Page 160: ...ssages Available languages 앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish Selecting display speed display or out side temperature for status display 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Status line display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to se...

Page 161: ...ssure display 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Display unit Tire pressure The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired tire pressure unit Time Date submenu Access the Time Date submenu via the Settings menu Use the Time Date sub me...

Page 162: ...ation is switched off 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Clock hours The selection marker is on the hour set ting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the hour 왘 Confirm by pressing reset button Set time minutes This function can only be seen when time synchronization is switched off 왘 Move...

Page 163: ... day 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Set date day The selection marker is on the day set ting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the day Set date year 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message...

Page 164: ...unning lamp mode constant activat ed With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch at position M or U the low beam head lamps are switched on when the engine is running In low ambient light conditions the follow ing lamps will switch on additionally 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For more information on the daytime run ning lamp mode ...

Page 165: ...ally after approximately 40 sec onds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Function Surround lighting in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the locator lighting function on 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U when exiting the vehicle The lo...

Page 166: ...oximately 60 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Headlamps delayed shut off in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired lamp on period 앫 0 sec the delayed shut off feature is deactivated 앫 15 sec 30 sec 45 sec or 60 sec select the des...

Page 167: ...nt setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired lamp on period You can select 앫 0 sec the delayed shut off feature is deactivated 앫 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec or 20 sec the interior lighting de layed shut off feature is activated with the desired lamp on period Setting ambient lighting Using this function to adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or...

Page 168: ...bmenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Automatic door lock The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch Automatic door lock on or off Limiting opening height of trunk lid Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening height of trunk lid 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Vehi cle ...

Page 169: ... or ç to change the easy entry exit setting Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature 167 Set SmartKey dependency 168 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 168 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy en try exit feature is activated To cancel seat steering wheel movement do one of the following...

Page 170: ...et SmartKey dependency to on or off Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the Mirror adjustment parking aid 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 187 왘 Move the selecti...

Page 171: ... to the Dynamic Seat submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Dyn Multi cont Seat driver for the driver seat or Dyn Multi cont Seat fr pass for the passenger seat The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch function Level 1 or Level 2 The following settings are available Function Page Adjust driver seat 169 Adjust passen...

Page 172: ...ress button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play After reset 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last re set Function Page Fuel consumption statistics after start 170 Fuel consumption sta...

Page 173: ...s button ÿ or è on the steering wheel repeatedly until you see the Tel menu in the display 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 ...

Page 174: ...swer a call at any time In the display you will then see the message 왘 Press button s You have answered the call In the dis play you see the length of the call Ending a call 왘 Press button t You have ended the call In the display you will again see the standby mes sage Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls you may select and dial a number from the phone b...

Page 175: ... 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 dis play 왘 Press button s In the display you see the first number in the redial memory 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display 왘 P...

Page 176: ...ctor lever position D with gear ranges 컄 page 177 앫 the selected program mode C S 컄 page 179 or M C S E 55 AMG only 컄 page 183 앫 the position of the accelerator pedal 컄 page 180 앫 the vehicle speed 1 Current gear range gear selector lever position 2 Current program mode The current gear range gear selector lever position and program mode C S or M C S appear in the multifunction dis play An additio...

Page 177: ... 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 the brake pedal 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 stopped Avoi...

Page 178: ...r range of the transmission Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the multifunction 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...

Page 179: ...smission shifts through sixth gear only applies only to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies only to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only è The transmission shifts through third gear only With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine Effect ç The transmiss...

Page 180: ...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 412 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 181: ... 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 55 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 grass hay or leaves can come into contact wit...

Page 182: ...when you want maximum acceleration 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of resistance The transmission shifts into a lower gear 왘 Ease on the accelerator when you have reached the desired speed The transmission shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights 왘 Leave the transmission in gear 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop longer with the engine idling or on a...

Page 183: ... parking brake and move gear selector lever to position P Otherwise the vehicle could roll away 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 r...

Page 184: ...ar range of the transmission when you are driving in the automatic program mode C or S i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P N or R 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 engine is res...

Page 185: ...program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the M for manual shift program mode M appears in the multifunction display The transmission switches to the manual program mode M Automatic shifting is switched off The gear range is not limited You can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession Allow engine to ...

Page 186: ...The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control i When you brake or stop the transmis sion shifts down to a gear from which you can easily acceler...

Page 187: ...ual program mode M is not stored Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating 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 ten seconds before restarting...

Page 188: ...he 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 react if 앫 reverse gear is engaged 앫 the interior lighting is turned on Warning G The auto dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sen sors in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror and the exteri...

Page 189: ...r side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position 앫 ten seconds after you put the gear se lector lever out of position R 앫 immediately once you exceed a vehicle speed of approx 6 mph 10 km h 앫 im...

Page 190: ...n visor 1 down when you ex perience glare 1 Sun visor 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Vanity mirror 왘 Make sure the sun visor is properly en gaged in the mounting 왘 Lift the mirror cover to access the mir ror Lamp 3 switches on Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion Reflected glare can endanger you and others ...

Page 191: ...ess the switch briefly at 1 to raise the sunshade 왘 Press the switch briefly at 1 to lower the sunshade Always raise the sunshade fully for its sup port against the window frame i If sunlight enters through a side win dow disengage sun visor from mounting 1 and pivot to the side Mirror lamp 3 will switch off Warning G When operating the rear window sunshade be sure that there is no danger of anyon...

Page 192: ...ays 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 cause an accident and or serious personal injury Always guide the sunblind by hand Do not let it snap back as the retractor could be damaged 컄컄 ...

Page 193: ...cator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button F or button 1 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out 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 defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing this means that too ma...

Page 194: ...192 Controls in detail Dual zone automatic climate control ...

Page 195: ...or air volume control for right center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent 8 Side defroster vent fixed 9 Side air vent adjustable i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center vents 3 and 5 to the middle position 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjust able 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right rear center air ven...

Page 196: ...anel design A 1 Left side temperature control 2 Windshield defroster 3 Increase air volume 4 Air distribution 5 Rear window defroster 6 Right side temperature control 7 Residual heat ventilation 8 AC cooling on off 9 Air distribution display a Climate control on off b Air volume display c Decrease air volume d Air recirculation e Air distribution and air volume automatic manual ...

Page 197: ... control 2 Windshield defroster 3 Increase air volume 4 Air distribution 5 Rear window defroster 6 Right side temperature control 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 198: ...nding on the set temperature This may cause burns or frost bite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the footwell air vents If necessary change the air flow using the air distribution controls 컄 page 194 to direct the air away from the footwell air vents Warning G Follow the recommended settings for hea...

Page 199: ...n small increments preferably start ing at 72 F 22 C Increasing 왘 Turn the temperature control 1 or 6 컄 page 194 or 컄 page 195 slightly to the right The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Decreasing 왘 Turn the temperature control 1 or 6 컄 page 194 or 컄 page 195 slightly to the left The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior a...

Page 200: ...erior air flow In this position center air vent 4 컄 page 192 and adjustable left and right center vents 3 and 5 컄 page 192 are fully opened Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 52 왘 Press button U 컄 page 194 or 컄 page 195 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Five blower speeds are available 왘 Press to decrease or Q t...

Page 201: ...is turned off Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment Activating 왘 Press button O 컄 page 194 or 컄 page 195 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i These settings should only be selected for a short time Warn...

Page 202: ...ure In case the procedure causes potential dan ger Vehicles with tilt sliding sunroof The clos ing of the side windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt slid ing sunroof can be immediately halted by moving the switch for the tilt sliding sun roof in any direction The closing of the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof can be ...

Page 203: ...indicator lamp on the button goes out The cooling function 컄 page 203 is switched off Activating Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Climate control panel design A 왘 Press button 컄 page 194 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Climate control panel design B 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 195 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The ...

Page 204: ...button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button T 컄 page 194 The indicator lamp on button goes out The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the battery voltage drops If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air con ditioning is losing refrigerant The com pressor has turned itself off Have the air con...

Page 205: ...e 475 ensures that the vehicle inte rior is warmed up as quickly as possible when the engine has not reached its nor mal operating temperature yet The heater booster system switches on au tomatically if required i If the cooling function for the air condi tioning is switched off with the button the heater booster sys tem is deactivated too Climate control panel design A only ...

Page 206: ...204 Controls in detail 4 zone automatic climate control ...

Page 207: ... vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent 8 Side defroster vent fixed 9 Side air vent adjustable 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent 2 Side air vent adjustable 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjust able 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right rear center air vent 4 Temperature rocker switch right 5 Display 6 Temperature...

Page 208: ...osting 3 Temperature rocker switch left 4 Display 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 Residual heat ventilation f Air recirculation g Air distribution and air volume ...

Page 209: ...t 4 Display 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 con trol 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 210: ... running It cools the vehi cle s interior according to 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 in the footwell can be very hot or very cold dependin...

Page 211: ...button 컄 page 207 again Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the following pag es Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing 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 in...

Page 212: ...tom of temperature control rocker switch 3and or 5 컄 page 206 or 컄 page 207 The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution controls 1 and 7 컄 page 206 or 컄 page 207 or to sepa rately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment The following symbols are found on the con trols i When ...

Page 213: ...er speeds are available 왘 Press to decrease or Q 컄 page 206 or 컄 page 207 to in crease air volume to the desired level The AUTO display disappears and the automatic mode is switched off The selected blower speed is shown in the display Adjusting automatically 왘 Press left or right U button 컄 page 206 or 컄 page 207 The AUTO display appears and the air volume is adjusted automatically Defrosting Act...

Page 214: ...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 This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment Activating 왘 Press button O 컄 page 206 or 컄 page 207 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Warning G When the out...

Page 215: ...lt sliding sunroof The clos ing of the side windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt slid ing sunroof can be immediately halted by moving the switch for the tilt sliding sun roof in any direction The closing of the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof can be reversed by again pressing and holding the O button Vehicles with p...

Page 216: ...indicator lamp on the button goes out The cooling function 컄 page 217 is switched off Activating Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Climate control design A 왘 Press button 컄 page 206 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out ACOFF in the display goes out Climate control design B 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 207 again The indicator lamp on the bu...

Page 217: ...splay comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button T 컄 page 206 REST in the display goes out The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the battery voltage drops If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air con ditioning is losing refrigerant The com pressor has turned itself off Have the air conditioning ...

Page 218: ...ng the temperature on both the left and right hand sides to 72 F 22 C This ensures a pleasant tem perature in the rear of the vehicle The temperatures for the left and right hand sides can be set using tempera ture rocker switches 4 and 6 Adjusting the rear settings with the front control panel Display 왘 Press the button 컄 page 206 or the 5 button 컄 page 207 The display switches over The temperatu...

Page 219: ...e inte rior is warmed up as quickly as possible when the engine has not reached its nor mal operating temperature yet The heater booster system switches on au tomatically if required i The normal display will appear when the button or the button 5 is pressed again i If the cooling function for the air condi tioning is switched off with the button 컄 page 206 the heater booster system is deactivated...

Page 220: ... 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 holding the switch by pressing and holding button on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button vehicles ...

Page 221: ...e resis tance point and release The corresponding window closes com pletely i Operating the windows from the rear is not possible if you activate the override switch 컄 page 83 i With the SmartKey in starter switch po sition 0 or removed from the starter switch the power windows can be op erated 앫 until you open the driver s or front passenger s door 앫 for at least five minutes Warning G If you pul...

Page 222: ...feature If the weather is warm you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta neously 앫 opening the side windows 앫 opening the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel 앫 turning on the seat ventilation for the driver s seat If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing proce dure the window will stop and open slightly Remove the obstruction pull the re spective ...

Page 223: ...d hold button Œ again The tilt sliding panel of the pan orama roof tilts and opens If roller sunblinds are open 왘 Press and hold button Œ The win dows move down and the tilt sliding panel tilts and opens after approxi mately one second 왘 Release button Œ to interrupt proce dure Convenience closing feature When you lock the vehicle you can close the windows tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding pane...

Page 224: ... When closing the windows and the tilt slid ing sunroof or the tilt sliding panel be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows 앫 Release button To reverse in di rection of movement press button Œ for opening or button for closing Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Pull on the door handle and hold firmly The side windows and ...

Page 225: ...act Warning G When 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 eve...

Page 226: ...martKey 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 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 th...

Page 227: ...othly 왘 Remove the respective fuse from the main fuse box 컄 page 443 왘 Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 왘 Move and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Keep holding the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 for ap proximately one second 왘 Check the Express open feature 컄 page 224...

Page 228: ... 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 33 Opening and closing the roller sun blinds 왘 To open or close the rolle...

Page 229: ...ward 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 ...

Page 230: ...tended 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 panel Do not open the tilt sliding panel if there is snow or ice on the roof as this could result in malfunctions The tilt sliding pan...

Page 231: ...switch in any di rection Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel The tilt sliding panel must be synchronized 앫 after the battery has been disconnected or discharged 앫 after the tilt sliding panel has been closed manually 컄 page 414 앫 after a malfunction 앫 if the tilt sliding panel does not open smoothly 왘 Remove the fuse from the main fuse box 컄 page 443 왘 Reinsert the fuse i...

Page 232: ...tely one second 왘 Check the Express open feature of the tilt sliding panel 컄 page 229 If the tilt sliding panel opens com pletely the roof is synchronized Other wise repeat the above steps Solar panel A solar panel is available in combination with the panorama roof with tilt sliding panel The solar cells convert natural light into electrical energy When the engine is switched off the energy genera...

Page 233: ...e 20 mph 30 km h The cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 22 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake o...

Page 234: ...y five sec onds and the corresponding speedometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated i On uphill or downhill grades cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed Once the grade eases the set speed will be resumed E 320 CDI E 320 E 500 E 55 AMG On downhill grades the cruise control will hold the set speed with active brak ing action In addition ...

Page 235: ...unction display 컄 page 232 go out and no warning sounds 앫 the vehicle speed is below 25 mph 40 km h 앫 the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch 컄 page 89 앫 you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving The segments in the multifunction dis play 컄 page 232 go out and an acoustic warning sounds E 320 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 you move the ge...

Page 236: ...ti function display for approximately five sec onds and the corresponding speedometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate cruise control After brief acceleration e g for passing cruise control will resume the last speed set i E 320 CDI E 320 E 500 E 55 AMG When you use the cruise control lever to decel...

Page 237: ... and oth er 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 However it is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility for the vehicle speed and the distance to the ve hicle ahead in...

Page 238: ...n snow or sleet Warning G Close attention to road and traffic condi tions is imperative at all times regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated Use of Distronic can be dangerous on wind ing roads or in heavy traffic because condi tions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway e g a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disab...

Page 239: ...of collision 앫 The DTR warning lamp l in the in strument cluster comes on red 앫 An intermittent warning sounds 왘 Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid a collision Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking See the follow ing warning note The intermittent warning sound ceases and the red DTR warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to th...

Page 240: ...ed as a final cau tion that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation Do not wait for the op eration of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking as that will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact be ing avoided Tailgating increases the risk of an accident Warning G Distronic bra...

Page 241: ...istronic activated If you turn Distronic on you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about five seconds If Distronic is activated you can see the following dis play in the multifunction display 1 Distronic activated Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left hand sid...

Page 242: ...nd the current speed is set 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Setting a higher speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 컄 page 239 to increase 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 five seconds 컄 page 239 and one or two segments around the stor...

Page 243: ...tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 컄 page 239 Setting stored speed Resume function 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 컄 page 239 Distronic is activated and set to the last stored speed 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate the transmission will au tomatically downshift if the rate of...

Page 244: ...onds Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehi cle ahead The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display field The thumbwheel for making the time set ting is located on the lower section of the center console i The following message will appear in the multifunction display for approxi mately f...

Page 245: ...issued you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead When pressing the brake pedal the warn ing sound stops The warning sound also stops when the distance to the vehicle ahead is sufficient again without applying the brake pedal In this case the distance warning lamp also extinguishes Warning G If the DTR warning lamp l in the instru ment cluster ...

Page 246: ...directly ahead of it in the same travel 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 previo...

Page 247: ...he multifunction dis play For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen sor see Cleaning the Distronic system sensor 컄 page 351 Turns and bends In turns or bends Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front or it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly i Ifthemessage Currently unavailable See Operator s Manual disappears during driving and the last spee...

Page 248: ...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 Narrow vehicles Because of its narrow profile the vehicle traveling near the edge of the roadway has not yet been detected by Distronic There will be insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead ...

Page 249: ...et according to 앫 Your driving style 앫 Road surface conditions 앫 Your choice of suspension style sporty I sporty II or comfortable which you select using the damping button The following suspension styles are available 앫 Comfortable Both indicator lamps 2 are off 앫 Sporty I One indicator lamp 2 is on 앫 Sporty II Both indicator lamps 2 are on 1 Damping button 2 Indicator lamps 왘 Start the engine 왘 ...

Page 250: ...ve 68 mph 110 km h and the sporty suspension style selected 컄 page 247 ride height is reduced automatically by up to approximately 0 6 in 15 mm 앫 With decreasing speed the ride height is again raised to the Normal level Select the Raised level only when re quired by current driving conditions Oth erwise 앫 fuel consumption may increase 앫 handling may be impaired i These height adjustments are so sm...

Page 251: ...y Use for Ride height increase over normal Automatic lowering Indicator lamp 컄 page 249 Normal Normal operation None Max approx 0 6 in 15 mm Lamp off Raised Driving with snow chains or very rough road sur face conditions Approx 0 8 in 20 mm Max approx 1 4 in 35 mm Lamp on i At a speed of approximately above 75 mph 120 km h or if the speed amounts to between 50 mph 80 km h and 75 mph 120 km h for a...

Page 252: ...perly the sensors must be free of dirt ice snow and slush Clean the sensors regularly being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors see Cleaning the Parktronicsystem sensors 컄 page 351 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 Spec...

Page 253: ...0 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 planters or trailer hitches The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result Ultrasonic signals from outside sourc es e g truck...

Page 254: ...proaches an object one or more segments will come on depending on the distance When the seventh seg ment illuminates you have reached the minimum distance 앫 Front 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 two seconds will sound for the second red distance segment The signal is canceled when ...

Page 255: ...ly switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on 왘 Have the Parktronic system 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 auto...

Page 256: ...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 257: ...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 258: ... 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 259: ...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 260: ... 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 261: ...shion 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...

Page 262: ...pend 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 fluence...

Page 263: ...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 264: ...olli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing 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 stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehic...

Page 265: ...ut 왘 Press button 1 to close Storage space under center armrest Vehicles with cup holders in the center console 1 Storage compartment 2 Storage tray Opening storage tray 왘 Pull handle 2 Opening storage compartment 왘 Pull handle 1 i Prior to closing the glove box close the compartment for glasses first i Never place any medications in the storage compartment If there is a pow er failure the storage...

Page 266: ...ted on the back of the front seats Storage compartment in the rear arm rest 왘 Press the handle upward and fold the rear armrest up Warning G 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 The ruffled storage bag cannot protect transported goods in the event of an ac...

Page 267: ...do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneu vers or in an accident When not in use keep the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an acci dent Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking vehi cle maneuv...

Page 268: ...t The storage compartment in the center armrest contains a removable dual cup holder Opening storage compartment 1 Cover 왘 Slide cover 1 in direction of arrow 2 Cup holder in the center armrest 3 Dual cup holder 4 Telephone compartment Closing storage compartment 왘 Slide cover 1 back i The cup holder can be removed to in crease storage space and for cleaning Clean the cup holder only with clear lu...

Page 269: ...s 왘 Move both locking pins 2 in direction of arrow 왘 Take cup holder out upward Reinstalling cup holder 3 Locking pins 왘 Insert cup holder 왘 Move both locking pins 3 in direction of arrow Rear cup holder 왘 Briefly press the front of the rear arm rest The cup holder extends automatically ...

Page 270: ... take out 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 ashtray opens Warning G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still Set the parking brake to s...

Page 271: ...for accessories up to a maximum of 180 W Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only 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 o...

Page 272: ... a portable tele phone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes Benz Please contact an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for informa tion on the installation of an approved external antenna Refer to the radio trans mitter operationinstructions ...

Page 273: ... weather and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System if road weather and traffic conditions permit 1 Observe all legal requirements Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximate ly...

Page 274: ...ide Assistance button and the Information button stay on longer than ten seconds or do not come on The message TELE AID malfunction Drive to workshop appears in the multifunction display i The SOS button is located above the in terior rear view mirror The Roadside Assistance button and the Information button are located below the center armrest cov er i The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular ne...

Page 275: ...on 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 Center will attempt to deter mine more precisely...

Page 276: ... could not initiate an emergency call e g the rele vant cellular phone network is not available The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds Should this occur assistance must be sum moned by other means Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle ve hicle in a dangerous road location please do not w...

Page 277: ...d 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 services Services such as a jump start a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle s...

Page 278: ...ning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only Roadside Assistance calls can be ter minated using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the re spective button for ending a telephone call on the COMAND headunit i The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for approximately ten...

Page 279: ...a as soon as possible 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 The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud ed Calls ...

Page 280: ... muted and the selected mode radio or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must be parked Disconnect the coiled cord and place the call The COMAND navigation system if engaged will continue to run The display in the instrument clus ter is available for use and spoken commands are only available by press ing the RPT button on the COM...

Page 281: ... will only be provided to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices for example garage door openers gate openers or other devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems You can program the signal transmitter buttons Remote control integrated into the over head control panel 1 2 3 Signal transmitter butto...

Page 282: ...not detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should experience diffi culties with programming the transmit ter contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA only at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or ...

Page 283: ... step 3 Step 3 왘 Hold the end of the hand held remote control transmitter 6 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control locat ed on the interior rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp 4 in view Step 4 왘 Using both hands simultaneously press the hand held transmitter button 5 and the desired integrated signal transmit...

Page 284: ...s 1 through 6 of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier Step 8 왘 Locate training button on the garage door opener motor head unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the train ing button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there is dif ficulty locating the transmitting...

Page 285: ... starting with step 3 Gate operator Canadian programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the inte grated signal transmitter to pick up the sig nal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canad...

Page 286: ...the signal transmitter buttons 1 and 3 for ap proximately 20 seconds until the indi cator lamp 4 blinks rapidly Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds The codes of all three channels are erased Reprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter button To program a device using a signal trans mitter button previously trained follow these steps 왘 Press and hold the desired signal trans mitter butt...

Page 287: ...285 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 288: ...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 179 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km you may grad ually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum All of the above as may app...

Page 289: ... Maintenance System Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driv ing 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 judgement Th...

Page 290: ...owing methods and the ve hicle 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 vehi cle 컄 page 439 For more information see SBC brake system 컄 page 90 With the engine not running there is no power assist...

Page 291: ...thorized 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 rec ommended by Mercedes Benz After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately parking so that the air stream will cool down the brakes faster Be very ...

Page 292: ...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 vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Firmly depress parkin...

Page 293: ...y brakes cautiously in the rain Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have it towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for re pairs Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehi cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI be come visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recomme...

Page 294: ... 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 cau...

Page 295: ...t Package E 500 Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with Z rated tires which have a speed rating of above 149 mph 240 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h E 320 4MATIC Sport Package E 500 4MATIC Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with min Y rated tires which have a speed rating of 186 mph 300 km h An electronic spe...

Page 296: ...re information see Winter driving 컄 page 341 i For more information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains 컄 page 342 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 control loss Warning G Make sure not to endanger any other road users when...

Page 297: ...er in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine damage Any such dam age is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud de...

Page 298: ...lined in your Maintenance Booklet Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to 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 personal injury To prevent damage to the catalytic con vert...

Page 299: ...horized techni cians Engine adjustments should not be altered 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 Mainte nance Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with...

Page 300: ...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 301: ...urn 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 왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top up or over fill Warning G Gasoline and diesel fuel are highly flamma ble and poisonous They bur...

Page 302: ...r the malfunction in dicator lamp Canada only to illumi nate See also Practical hints section 컄 page 362 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 pamphlet i Diesel engine Only...

Page 303: ...the coolant level see Coolant level 컄 page 308 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 and engine will otherwise be damaged If you f...

Page 304: ... oil 컄 page 304 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see the Practical hints section 컄 page 417 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 133 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 322 ...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...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 307: ...ering wheel until the following message is seen in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator 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 engine oil see 컄 page 306...

Page 308: ... in the display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 387 Adding engine oil Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Main tenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles For a list ing...

Page 309: ...il when adding Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water 왘 Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck For more information on engine oil see the Technical data section 컄 page 461 and 컄 page 464 Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter Gaso line engine or oxidation catalyst Die sel engine not covered by the Merced...

Page 310: ...if the level 앫 for cold coolant reaches the black top part of the reservoir 앫 for warm coolant is approximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm higher 왘 Add coolant as required 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 ...

Page 311: ...approved by Mercedes Benz If you do not intend to operate your vehicle 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...

Page 312: ...er fluid in 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 Wind...

Page 313: ...re inflation pressure loss and damage to the tire beads 앫 If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as re quired 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 al...

Page 314: ...ve 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 Regular...

Page 315: ...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 tread wear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we rec ommend 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 r...

Page 316: ...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 317: ...e the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on...

Page 318: ... 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 in the vehicle Observe front and rear seating capacity Your vehicle is equipped with either placard Example A or placard Example B located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 315 Placard Example A 1 Seating capacity Placard Example B 1 Sea...

Page 319: ...mount 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 luggage load capac...

Page 320: ...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 321: ...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 322: ...on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 321 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 unde...

Page 323: ... excessive 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 pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condi tion If such information is provided it can be found o...

Page 324: ...ck against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 315 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 inflation pressure elec tronically The tire pressure monitoring system only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sen...

Page 325: ...lation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner s manual i The recommended tire inflation pres sures for your vehicle can be found on the placard on the driver s door B pillar...

Page 326: ...button on the instru ment cluster 컄 page 24 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Check current tire pres Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pres sures Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not underinflate tires Underinflated ...

Page 327: ...g messages appears in the multifunction display 앫 reactivate tire pressure monitor after rectifying pressure 앫 Tire pressure Please rectify 왘 Check the tire inflation pressures and correct them if necessary 왘 Reactivate the tire pressure monitoring system i After you have reactivated the tire pressure monitoring system the cur rent tire inflation pressure values will only be shown after several mi...

Page 328: ... shown correctly after a short period If the positions of the wheels have been switched howev er it is possible that the tire inflation pressures are temporarily shown for the wrong wheel positions They are corrected after a few minutes of driv ing and the tire inflation pressures are shown for the correct wheel positions Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate ti...

Page 329: ...urer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 336 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 327 8 Load identification 컄 page 331 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 is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in ...

Page 330: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 327 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diag onal 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 inclu...

Page 331: ...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 327 and Tire speed rating 6 컄 page 327 are also referred to as service descrip tion Warning G Even when permitted by law n...

Page 332: ...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 333: ... or Extra Load designates an extra load or reinforced tire Light Load designates a light load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Index Speed rating Q M S up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S up to 149 mph 240 km h i The marking M S next to the service description designates tir...

Page 334: ...1 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 332 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 332 denotes the tire manufactur...

Page 335: ...ximum 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 328 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 317 i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not ove...

Page 336: ...res is specific to each vehicle 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 337: ...elative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to low est are AA A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled ...

Page 338: ... the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire ...

Page 339: ...he rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with stan dard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional optional equipment but without passen gers and cargo DOT Department ...

Page 340: ...er normal driving conditions Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs 2 3 kilograms in excess of those standard ...

Page 341: ...Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 in 1 6 mm of tread remains Uniform Tire Quality Gr...

Page 342: ...ristic 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 mon itoring system if necessary For information on wheel change see the Practical hints sect...

Page 343: ... 45 F 7 C and whenever wintry road conditions prevail Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS ESP and 4MATIC in winter operation For safe handling make sure that all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle If the maximum speed for which your ti...

Page 344: ...g instructions 앫 Only use snow chains that are ap proved by Mercedes Benz Your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad 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 When driving with snow chains always select the raised level of the level con trol system Airmatic 컄 page 248 Other sett...

Page 345: ... driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXX miles km Service A in XX days Service A in X day Service A due now The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display Types A through H are classified based on estimat ed time needed to perform the mainte nance service ranging from Service A approx one hou...

Page 346: ...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 maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service i Vehicles equipped with FSS PLUS Flexible Service System PLUS only Canada vehi...

Page 347: ...he mainte nance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the battery is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenance service deadline you will need to subtract these days from the day...

Page 348: ...ess the reset button 컄 page 24 for about five seconds The Service menu appears in the multi function display 왘 Select the Addit Work menu with the or button 왘 Press the ÿ button The service indicator now displays the Addit Work menu 왘 Select the Exh gas analysis or General inspection menu with the or button 왘 Press the ÿ button The service indicator now displays the Next due date menu 왘 Select the...

Page 349: ...let The service items to be carried out under the corresponding service type can be dis played in the multifunction display Calling up the service item menu 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 33 The standard display of the control sys tem appears 컄 page 145 왘 Press button k or j on the mul tifunction steering wheel until the maintenance service indicator appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press t...

Page 350: ...r operation You should check your 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...

Page 351: ...is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every three to five months depending on climate and washing detergent 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 w...

Page 352: ...ith a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the width of the vehicle fold in exterior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the underbody do not for get to clean the inner sides of the wheels Ornamental moldings ...

Page 353: ...ar Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratchy cloth When using a steam cleaner or power washer aim nozzle only briefly from a min imum distance of 12 in 30 cm at sensors 1 Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor cover applying strong pressure may dam age the sensor cover To prevent scratches never apply strong force and use only a soft non scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor Do n...

Page 354: ...ack onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch 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 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...

Page 355: ... Care Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner and shelf below rear window Clean with a soft bristle brush or use a dry sha...

Page 356: ...k leather upholstery is treated with a protective coating Wipe nubuck leather upholstery with damp microfiber cloth to remove dust and other light stains Carefully dab nubuck leather upholstery with a dry microfiber cloth to remove oil stains MB Tex upholstery Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil...

Page 357: ...l I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency 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 358: ...f 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 display 컄 page 367 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failu...

Page 359: ...ked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible v 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 throt tle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the acceler ator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevai...

Page 360: ...o 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 brake fluid...

Page 361: ...e checked as soon as possible 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 malfunctions through the read out of diagnostic trouble codes It is lo cated in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake A loss of pressure has been...

Page 362: ...celed 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 432 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 available 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an au thoriz...

Page 363: ...he 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 and allow the engine and coolant to cool down l The red DTR warning lamp comes on while driving You are too close to the vehicle in front of you to maintain selected speed 왘 Apply the brakes immediately to in crease the following distance Warni...

Page 364: ... mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 299 The red seat belt telltale comes on after starting the engine with all doors closed The seat belt telltale reminds you and your front passenger to fasten your seat belts be fore driving off 왘 Fasten your seat belts The red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an in termittent warning signal with in creasing intensity for a maximum o...

Page 365: ...rning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possi ble and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under in flated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life ...

Page 366: ...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 injury or ...

Page 367: ...ystem is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow cor rective steps 컄 page 374 Warning G If the 75 indicator lamp illumi nates 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 any pass...

Page 368: ... 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 Also note a...

Page 369: ...Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display us ing the reset button or button j k è or ÿ on the multifunction steer ing wheel They are then stored in the vehi cle status message memory 컄 page 153 Remember that clearing a message will only make the message disappear Clear ing a message will not correct the condi tion that ca...

Page 370: ... are di vided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 369 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 378 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 371: ...aution 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 mal functioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels will lock during hard braking reduc ing steer...

Page 372: ... 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 mal functioning 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 Distronic ...

Page 373: ... 왘 If necessary clean the DISTRONIC cover in the area of the radiator grille 왘 Restart the vehicle or DISTRONIC becomes operational again with out the engine being restarted when 앫 dirt on the grille falls off while driving e g slush or snow 앫 the system recognizes full sensor availabili ty due to lessening rain or the road surface drying 앫 the message in the multifunction display disappears 앫 the...

Page 374: ...perator s Manual The ESP is deactivated because the power supply was interrupted The SBC brake system is still func tioning 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 Have the system ch...

Page 375: ...s 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 button ...

Page 376: ... the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the following 왘 Make sure that there is nothing between seat cush ion and child seat and check installation of the child seat 왘 Make sure that no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as books brief cases etc lodged behind or...

Page 377: ...ssage Front passenger airbag deactivated to appear If the message Front passenger airbag activated remains on in the multifunction display and or the 75 indicator lamp remains out even after per forming the above corrective steps have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the message Front passenger airbag activated remains on in the multifunctio...

Page 378: ... using han dle over the door 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position 컄 page 38 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as books brief cases etc lodged underneath behind or around the seat Such forces may cause the system to sense that an occupant of a lesser weight than actually present is on the front passenger seat 왘 Re position yourself 왘 Sit prope...

Page 379: ...unction display and or the 75 indicator lamp remains on even after per forming the above corrective steps have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired Warning G If the message Front passenger airbag deactivated remains on in the multifunc tion display and or the 75 indica ...

Page 380: ...ake 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 and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in operative water pump which may re sult in damage to the engine Notify an authorized M...

Page 381: ...tify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 46 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 suf ficient Backrest ...

Page 382: ...operation mode Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph 90 km h 왘 Do not drive any further 왘 Stop the vehicle and notify an autho rized 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 on...

Page 383: ... possible Service brake Visit workshop There are malfunctions but the SBC brake system is operating normally 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Brake overheated Drive carefully 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 unnecessary braking 왘 When driving down...

Page 384: ...th 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 439 If the SBC brake system enters its emergen cy operation mode the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to obtain braking effect If neces ...

Page 385: ... 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 displayed may caus...

Page 386: ...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 do not stand near the vehicle un...

Page 387: ...water pump which may re sult 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 result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Warranty 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Coolant Visit workshop The cooling fan for the coolant is...

Page 388: ...rnings and malfunction messages might not be displayed 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter 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 an au...

Page 389: ...top engine off There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 306 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 305 Engine oil level Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging 앫 the engine 앫 the catalytic converter Gasoline en gine 앫 the oxidation...

Page 390: ...ducts pam phlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution Engine oil Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 305 and add oil as required 컄 page 306 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible leaks It may be that there is water in the engine oil 왘 Have the engine oil checked Engine oil...

Page 391: ...eck gas cap See Operator s Manual A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 299 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Y Hood open You are driving with the hood open 왘 Close the hoo...

Page 392: ...as soon as possible Do not forget key This display appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the driver s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the starter switch This message is only a reminder 왘 Insert SmartKey in the starter switch 왘 Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you when leaving the vehicle Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey fr...

Page 393: ...running because 앫 the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not in the vehicle 앫 there is strong radio frequency inter ference 왘 Stop the vehicle 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 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is mo mentarily not recognized 왘 Change the position of the Smar...

Page 394: ...Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Display malfunction 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 a...

Page 395: ...ible 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 bulb as soon as possible Backup...

Page 396: ... 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 162 왘 Switch on headlamps using the exteri or lamp switch Low beam left The left ...

Page 397: ...n 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 left mir...

Page 398: ... monitor the tire inflation pres sure due to 앫 the presence of several wheel sensors in the vehicle 앫 excessive wheel sensor tempera tures 앫 a nearby radio interference source 앫 unrecognized wheel sensors mount ed 왘 Remove any extra wheel sensors from the vehicle As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed the tire pressure monitoring system automatically be comes active again Warni...

Page 399: ... monitor the tire inflation pres sure due to 앫 the presence of several wheel sensors in the vehicle 앫 excessive wheel sensor tempera tures 앫 a nearby radio interference source 앫 unrecognized wheel sensors mount ed 왘 Remove any extra wheel sensors from the vehicle As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed the tire pressure monitoring system automatically be comes active again Warni...

Page 400: ...essure monitor ing system after correcting the tire pressure values 컄 page 324 Tire pres monitor deactivated Drive to workshop The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning A wheel without proper sensor was in stalled 왘 Have the tire pressure monitoring sys tem checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Change the wheel 컄 page 425 Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire af...

Page 401: ...damaged wheel repaired or re placed at an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Tire pres Check tire The tire inflation pressure in one or more tires is already below the mini mum value The tire inflation pressure in one or more tires is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check the tire 왘 Check and correct the tire pressure as re quired 왘 If nec...

Page 402: ...왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check the tire 왘 Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 425 Caution Tire pres RR The right rear tire is deflating 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Ob serve the traffic situation around you 왘 Change the wheel 컄 page 425 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or rep...

Page 403: ...abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Ob serve the traffic situation around you 왘 Change the wheel 컄 page 425 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure FL Check tire The left front tire inflation pres sure is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 425 W...

Page 404: ... damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure FR Check tire The right front tire inflation pres sure is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check the tire 왘 Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 425 Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle Y...

Page 405: ...aintenance service system memory cannot save any more data 왘 Have the service memory checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center K Close Sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the tilt sliding sunroof open 왘 Close the tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 224 J Close Sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starte...

Page 406: ...Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 1 Restraint system malfunction Drive to workshop 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 authoriz...

Page 407: ...ppears 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 lid is open 왘 Close the trunk lid W Washer fluid please refill The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity 왘 Add washer fluid 컄 page 310 ...

Page 408: ...on ing Avoid excessive steering input The fend er 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 se lect a higher vehicle level Depending on the type of malfunction this may raise the vehicle s level There is otherwise danger of an accident Visit workshop The system is functional only to a limited extent Th...

Page 409: ...trunk 왘 Remove the luggage box 컄 page 408 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel bolt wrench and Jack 2 Spare wheel 3 Luggage bowl Removing the spare wheel 왘 Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise 왘 Remove spare wheel 2 Storing the spare wheel 왘 Place spare wheel 2 in wheel well 왘 Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop to secure the spare wheel i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a...

Page 410: ...formation see Spare wheel 컄 page 457 Luggage box Remove luggage box 1 Fastening clip 2 Luggage box 왘 Turn fastening clips 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 Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel Minispare wheel or collapsible tire are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handl...

Page 411: ...n direc tion of arrow under cover of trunk sill 왘 Press fastening clips onto fastening bolts until they lock into place Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com partment underneath the trunk floor 컄 page 407 The vehicle tool kit includes 앫 One pair of universal pliers 앫 One towing eye bolt 앫 One wheel wrench 앫 One alignment bolt 앫 One fuse extractor 앫 Spare fuses ...

Page 412: ...row and slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 3 Unlocking 4 Locking 왘 Unlock the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it to the left 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 SmartKey 앫 I...

Page 413: ...k the vehicle with the SmartKey lock it with the mechanical key as follows 왘 Close the passenger doors and the trunk 왘 Press the central locking switch in the cockpit 컄 page 119 왘 Check to see whether the locking knobs on the passenger doors are still visible If necessary push them down manually 왘 Slide mechanical key 2 out of the SmartKey 왘 Lock the driver s door with the me chanical key 컄 page 4...

Page 414: ...ver In the case of power failure the transmis sion selector lever can be manually un locked e g to tow the vehicle Depending on production date your vehi cle is equipped with cup holders in either the center console or in the center arm rest Cup holder in the center console 1 Pin 왘 Open the storage compartment in the center console 컄 page 265 왘 Take out the cup holder 컄 page 266 왘 Hold the cover a...

Page 415: ... armrest 1 Pin 왘 Open the storage compartment in the center armrest 컄 page 266 왘 Take out the cup holder 컄 page 266 왘 Insert a suitable object 1 e g a pin through the hole and press the pin downward 왘 Remove pin 1 i The selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P ...

Page 416: ...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 sunroof at the rea...

Page 417: ... for recycling SmartKey Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove the mechanical key 1 컄 page 410 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in side opening and push gray slide Battery compartment 2 is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing in direction of arrow 왘 Remove the batteries Warning G Keep the batteries out of reach of ...

Page 418: ...lent 왘 Remove mechanical key 컄 page 410 1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key 왘 Insert the mechanical key 3 in side opening and push grey slide Battery compartment is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment out of the housing in direction of arrow 왘 Using mechanical key 3 apply pres sure to position 2 Battery 1 tilts up slightly 왘 Pull out batteries 1 in direction of ar row 왘 Using a lint free...

Page 419: ...ly 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...

Page 420: ...d high beam use the same D2S 35W lamp Do not replace the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself See your authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W 5 Halogen headlamps High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamps High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W Parking and standing lamps W 5 W 6 Front fog lamp HB4 51 W Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake tail parking standing backuplamps and turn signal lam...

Page 421: ...Benz Center 앫 Additional turn signals in the exterior rear view mirrors 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Xenon lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 Rear lamps except license plate 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 it when hot 앫...

Page 422: ...cket for parking and standing lamp bulb 7 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb halogen headlamps only Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp do the following first 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 133 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 303 except for side marker lamps Warning G Do not remove the cover 3 for the Bi Xe non headlamp Because of high voltage in Xenon lam...

Page 423: ...왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn counterclockwise out of bulb socket 1 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 1 and turn clockwise until it engages 왘 Plug electrical connector 5 onto the bulb 왘 Place bulb socket 1 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn co...

Page 424: ...t end in the bumper and let the rear end en gage Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs License plate lamp 1 Screw 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 133 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 ...

Page 425: ...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 426: ... 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 windshield d...

Page 427: ... distance from the roadway Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described under Preparing the vehicle on this page 왘 Take the spare wheel out of the trunk 컄 page 407 왘 Take the wheel wrench and the jack out of the trunk 컄 page 407 Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks not included or other sizable objects W...

Page 428: ...p the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into either side 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 under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage pa...

Page 429: ...s wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit 왘 Remove the remaining bolts 왘 Remove the wheel Warning G Position the jack only on the jack take up brackets designed for this purpose If the jack is not properly positioned the ve hicle may slip off of the jack Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi cle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintena...

Page 430: ...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 paired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight ened wheel bol...

Page 431: ...th pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut 왘 Open flap 1 on the air pump 왘 Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose with pressure gauge 4 왘 Make sure the vent screw on air hose is closed 왘 Remove the valve cap from the tire valve Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel and the collapsible tire are different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics cha...

Page 432: ...ess KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever twice without depressing the brake pedal The electric air pump should now be switched off 왘 If the tire inflation pressure is above 51 psi 3 5 bar release excess tire in flation pressure using the vent screw 왘 Detach the electric air pump 왘 Stow electrical plug 3 and air hose 4 behind flap 1 and place the air pump back in the trunk Do not...

Page 433: ...he jack in the trunk it should be fully collapsed 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 tive film that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the trunk You can also place the damaged wheel down into the spare wheel well In this case you ...

Page 434: ...n 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 not make any further at...

Page 435: ... starting 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 309 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 s...

Page 436: ... a short circuit Use leak proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident Warning G The SBC 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 appl...

Page 437: ...ls that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage c...

Page 438: ...rting 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 e...

Page 439: ...ever to position P 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 and prec...

Page 440: ...n 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 ...

Page 441: ...t 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 ...

Page 442: ...r switch 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 mod...

Page 443: ...ton in position 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 95 To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate the automatic cen tral locking 컄 page 118 Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow ing eye bolt Neve...

Page 444: ...the trunk floor 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench To reinstall cover 왘 Fit cover and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover 왘 Pull cover in the direction of the arrow 왘 Fold cover down to reveal threaded hole for the towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the storage compart ment un...

Page 445: ...re Spare fuses Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk i Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz and that have the specified amperage rat ing Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i On...

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Page 447: ...445 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 448: ...More than 300000 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 Mercede...

Page 449: ...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 450: ... 4 Engine number engraved on engine 5 Vehicle Identification Number VIN lower edge of windshield 6 Gasoline engine Emission control in formation label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards Diesel engine Emission control infor mation label i When ordering parts please specify ve hicle identification and engine num bers ...

Page 451: ... 55 AMG has two poly V belts belt one shown in purple belt two shown in black 1 Idler pulley 2 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 ...

Page 452: ...s 6 8 Bore 3 54 in 89 90 mm 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 195 2 cu in 3199 cm3 303 0 cu in 4966 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 221 hp 5600 rpm2 165 kW 5600 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 232 lb ft 3000 rpm 4800 r...

Page 453: ...gasoline injection No of cylinders 8 Bore 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 60 in 92 00 mm Total piston displacement 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 9 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 Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 516 lb ft 2650 rpm 700 Nm 2650 rpm 4500 rpm Maximum engine speed 6500 rpm Firing order 1...

Page 454: ...quipment Engine OM 648 Mode of operation Diesel 4 stroke No of cylinders 6 Bore 3 46 in 88 00 mm Stroke 3 48 in 88 30 mm Total piston displacement 196 6 cu in 3222 cm3 Compression ratio 18 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 201 hp 4200 rpm 150 kW 4200 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 369 lb ft 1800 rpm 2600 rpm 500 Nm 1800 rpm 2600 rpm Maximum engine speed 4600 rpm Firing order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Poly V belt...

Page 455: ...ehicle body or axle parts This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pres sures is located on the driver s door B pillar Some vehicles may have sup plemental tire pressure information for driving at high speeds 컄 page 321 or for vehicle loads less tha...

Page 456: ...Winter tires radial ply tires E 320 E 500 Appearance Package E 500 E 500 4MATIC E 320 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC Appearance Package Rims light alloy 8 J x 17 H2 8 J x 17 H2 8 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 5 in 38 mm 1 5 in 38 mm 1 5 in 38 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95H All season tires radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95H M S 245 45 R17 95H M S Winter tires radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95H M S 245 ...

Page 457: ...TIC Sport Package AMG light alloy rims 8 J x 18 EH2 8 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 40 R18 97Y XL or Extra Load All season tires radial ply tires Winter tires radial ply tires 245 40 R18 93H M S or 245 40 R18 97V XL or Extra Load M S ...

Page 458: ... Package Front axle AMG light alloy rims 8 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 245 40 ZR18 Rear axle AMG light alloy rims 9 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 54 in 39 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 265 35 ZR18 XL or Extra Load M01 1 Must not be used with snow chains ...

Page 459: ... tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires Make sure the Minispare wheel is in flated to approx 61 psi 4 2 bar Inflate the collapsible tire 컄 page 429 to approximately 51 psi 3 5 bar Rim 4 B x 17 Wheel offset 1 34 34 mm Tire T 155 70 R17 110 M1 1 Must not be used with snow chains Rim 6 B x 18 Wheel offset 0 98 25 mm Tire 175 55 18 95P1 1 Must not be used with snow chains ...

Page 460: ...12 Ah 12 V 12 Ah Battery main 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R 11 Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK IL FR 6 A Electrode gap 0 039 in 1 00 mm 0 039 in 1 00 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 18 5 22 lb ft 25 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 auxiliary 12 V...

Page 461: ... 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 mm 61 3 in 1558 mm Model E 320 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC Overall vehicle length 190 3 in 4833 mm 190 3 in 4833 mm Overall vehicle width 71 7 in 1822 mm 71 7 in 1822 mm Overall vehicle height 57 6 in 1463 mm Overall vehicle height A...

Page 462: ...460 Technical data Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Page 463: ...s coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter E 320 E 320 4MATIC 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils E 500 E 500 4MATIC 8 0 US qt 7 5 l E 55 AMG 9 0 US qt 8 5 l E 320 CDI 6 87 US qt 6 5 l Automatic transmission 8 0 US qt 7 5 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Front axle E 320 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 0 63 US qt 0 6 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Rear axle E 320 E 320 4MATIC 1 06 US qt 1 0 l Hypoid ge...

Page 464: ...em 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 320 E 320 4MATIC 10 7 US qt 10 0 l E 500 E 500 4MATIC 11 9 US qt 11 3 l E 55 AMG 13 8 US qt 13 2 l Fuel tank 21 12 US gal 80 0 l Gasoline engines Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Diesel engine Diesel fuels according to ASTM D 975 grades 1 D ...

Page 465: ...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 below freezing point Follow suggested mixing ratios 컄 page 469 Windshield washer and head lamp cleaning system 7 4 US qt 7 0 l MB Windshield Washer Co...

Page 466: ...S Canada vehicles recommendations for scheduled oil changes Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil They may damage the engine Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant R 134a H...

Page 467: ...g of approved product s Follow di rections on product label Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine op eration Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes Benz vehicles listed in the Fac tory Approve...

Page 468: ...soline can be used These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular diesel fuels No 2 or No 1 ASTM D975 No 2 D or No 1 D To prevent malfunctions diesel fuel with better cold flow quality is offered in the winter months Check with your fuel retailer Coolants The engine c...

Page 469: ...o 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 solution Therefore do not use more than this amount of anticorro sion antifreeze If the coolant level is low water and MB 325 0 anticorrosion antifreeze should be used to br...

Page 470: ...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 320 E 320 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 471: ... available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze depending onambient 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 floz 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 0 l wa ter For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially avail...

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Page 473: ... when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied 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 Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz customer service cen ter which can help you with any ques tions about your vehicle and provide assistance ...

Page 474: ...here is no vehicle directly ahead the system operates in the same 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 DTR Distronic Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block ...

Page 475: ...at in the vehicle interior in vehicle models with diesel engines Instrument cluster The displays and indicator warning lamps in the driver s field of vision in cluding the tachometer speedometer and fuel gauge KEYLESS GO System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a SmartKey Kickdown Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis sion down to the l...

Page 476: ...ithin the red marking on the tachometer dial Avoid this en gine speed range as it may result in se rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Parktronic Parking assist System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during park ing maneuvers Poly V belt drive Drives engine components alternator AC compressor etc from the engine Power train Coll...

Page 477: ...ort Shift lock When the vehicle is parked this lock prevents the transmission selector le ver from being moved out of position P without the ignition or engine on and brake pedal depressed SRS Supplemental Restraint System Seat belts emergency tensioning de vice and air bags Though independent systems they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection Tele Aid System Telematic Al...

Page 478: ...clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed The driver can set the ground clearance manually for example on very rough roads VIN Vehicle 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 s...

Page 479: ...137 Ignition 34 Ignition with KEYLESS GO 36 Immobilizer 56 94 Rear fog lamp 136 Rear window defroster 191 Residual heat 202 215 Seat heater 128 Tow away alarm 95 Windshield wipers 52 Adding Engine oil 306 Additional turn signal 418 Adjustable air vents rear passenger compartment 216 Adjusting 37 Air distribution 198 210 Air volume 198 211 Backrest tilt 38 Drive dynamic seat with multicontour featu...

Page 480: ...isual 94 Alarm system Anti theft 94 Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 409 427 471 Antilock brake system ABS 471 Anti theft alarm system Arming 94 Canceling alarm 95 Disarming 95 Anti theft systems 94 Anti theft alarm system 94 Immobilizer 94 Tow away alarm 95 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 291 Ashtray 268 Aspect ratio 337 At the gas station 299 AUDIO menu 150 Selecting radio station 150 Selecting sate...

Page 481: ...trol Activating 139 Automatic locking when driving 118 Automatic transmission 174 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 185 Gear ranges 177 Gear selector lever position 178 Gear shifting malfunctions 185 Manual shift program mode E 55 AMG 183 Manual shifting 176 One touch gearshifting 176 Program mode selector switch 179 Selector lever position 174 Starting the engine 46 Winter program mode 179 Autom...

Page 482: ...18 Tail lamp 418 Tail lamp assemblies 422 Turn signal lamp 417 C CAC Customer Assistance Center 471 Calling up Distronic settings 152 Maintenance service indicator 345 Range distance to empty 171 CAN system 471 Cargo tie down rings 261 CD player Operating 151 Center console Lower part 28 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 365 Upper part 27 Centigrade Setting temperature units 157 Central locking From...

Page 483: ...h KEYLESS GO 115 116 Trunk lid 112 Windows 218 Closing the trunk lid 115 116 Cockpit 22 471 Cockpit management and data system COMAND 472 Cold tire inflation pressure 337 Collapsible tire 457 Tire inflation pressure 429 COMAND 472 COMAND see separate operating instruc tions Combination switch 137 Turn signals 51 Windshield wipers 51 Control system 145 472 AUDIO menu 150 Convenience submenu 167 Dis...

Page 484: ...r Assistance Center CAC 471 D Daytime running lamp mode 134 Setting 162 Deactivating Air conditioning 201 Air recirculation mode 200 213 Alarm 95 Anti theft alarm system 95 Automatic climate control Dual zone 194 195 197 Central locking control system 166 Cruise control 233 Defrost 199 211 212 Distance warning function 244 Distronic 242 Engine with KEYLESS GO 57 ESP 89 Exterior lamps 134 Hazard wa...

Page 485: ...istance to empty range Calling up 170 Distance warning function 243 Activating 244 Deactivating 244 DTR warning lamp 243 Intermittent warning sound 243 Symbol in multifunction display 152 Distronic 235 472 Activated 239 Activating 240 Calling up settings 152 238 Cleaning system sensor 351 Cruise control lever 239 Deactivated 239 Deactivating 242 Deceleration 238 Decreasing distance 243 Displays in...

Page 486: ...riving safety systems 4MATIC 93 ABS 85 BAS 87 ESP 87 472 SBC brake system 90 Driving systems 231 Airmatic DC 247 Cruise control 231 Distronic 235 Driving safety systems 85 Vehicle level control 248 DTR see Distronic 472 Dual control Airmatic DC 247 E E 55 AMG MANUAL shift program mode 183 Easy entry exit Message in display 381 Easy entry exit feature 121 Activating 167 Interrupting movement 121 16...

Page 487: ... level 304 Consumption 304 Display messages 387 Messages in display 305 Viscosity 472 ESP 87 472 Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP 93 Switching off 89 Switching on 90 Synchronizing 372 Warning lamp 357 ETD 472 Safety guidelines 64 Exterior lamp switch 133 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 41 Parking position for 168 F Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 157 Fastening the seat belt...

Page 488: ...s 466 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 389 Fuel tank Filler flap 299 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 461 Functions control system 149 Resetting 155 Fuse chart 443 Fuses 443 Fuse chart 443 Fuse extractor 443 Spare fuses 443 G Garage door opener 29 279 Erasing the integrated remote control 284 Integrated remote control 281 Rolling code programming 282 Gasoline see Fuel 300 GAWR 337 Gear range 473 ...

Page 489: ...3 473 Height adjustment Head restraints 39 Steering wheel 39 Vehicle level 248 High beam flasher 50 137 High beam headlamps Messages in display 394 Replacing bulbs 418 Switching on 50 137 High mounted brake lamp 418 Hood 303 Closing 303 Message in display 389 Opening 303 Hydroplaning 291 I Identification labels 448 Ignition 34 36 Switching on 46 47 Immobilizer 94 Activating 94 Deactivating 94 Indi...

Page 490: ...S GO 473 Activating ignition with 36 Closing Trunk 115 116 Factory setting 105 Global locking 105 Global unlocking 105 Important notes 104 Remote controls 102 Starting the engine 47 Turning off engine 57 Unlocking and opening trunk lid 108 Unlocking with 33 Kickdown 180 473 Kilometers miles in speedometer 157 Kilopascal 338 Km h or mph in speedometer 157 L Lamp bulbs exterior 417 Lamps exterior Fr...

Page 491: ...ator lighting 136 Low beam 133 Manual headlamp mode 134 Night security illumination 136 Parking lamps 133 Rear fog lamp 137 Settings control system 162 Trunk lamp 141 Limiting the gear range 177 Limp Home Mode 185 Loading 254 Cargo tie down rings 261 Instructions 260 Roof rack 254 Ski sack 254 Split rear bench seat 257 Loading terminology 337 Loading the vehicle 314 Locator lighting 136 Setting 16...

Page 492: ...ing 185 Massage function 127 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 212 Maximum inflation pressure 338 Maximum load rating 338 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 338 Mechanical key 410 Memory function 130 474 Recalling positions from memory 131 Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing positions 132 Storing SmartKey dependent settings 131 Menus 148 AUDIO 150 Distronic 152 238 In control system 148 149 Settings menu ...

Page 493: ... 79 Occupant distribution 338 Occupant safety 60 Airbags 61 Children and airbags 62 Children in the vehicle 71 Fastening the seat belt 43 Infant and child restraint systems 71 LATCH child seat anchors 81 Seat belts 43 64 Oil Adding 306 Checking level 305 Consumption 304 Filler neck 306 Viscosity 472 Oil level Checking 305 One touch gearshifting 176 Canceling gear range limit 176 Downshifting 176 U...

Page 494: ...sounds 253 Parktronic Malfunctioning 253 Sensor 351 Parts service 446 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 365 Passenger compartment Fuse box 443 Interior lighting 139 Interior rear view mirror 41 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 60 Pedals 287 Phone book Loading 172 Quick search 173 Phone number Dialing 172 Redialing 173 Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 354 Pliers universal vehicle tool kit 409 Po...

Page 495: ...k search Phone book 173 R Radio Selecting stations 150 Selecting stations satellite 151 Radio transmitters control and operation 295 Range distance to empty Calling up 171 Rear bench seat Foldable 257 Rear fog lamp Switching on 137 Rear lamp bulbs 418 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 216 Rear seat head restraints Installing 125 Removing 125 Rear view mirror...

Page 496: ... Maintenance service indicator 345 Service indicator FSS 346 Trip odometer 143 Residual heat and ventilation 215 Residual heat utilization 202 Residual ventilation 202 Restraint system see Infant and child re straint systems 71 Rim 338 Rims and Tires 453 Roadside Assistance Tele Aid 271 Roadside assistance 12 Rolling code programming 282 RON 300 RON Research Octane Number 475 Roof rack 254 Rotatin...

Page 497: ... 232 Daytime running lamp mode 162 Distronic time interval 242 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 132 Higher speed in cruise control 234 Higher speed in Distronic 240 Hours clock 160 Individual vehicle settings 154 Interior lighting delayed switch off 165 Lamps and lighting control system 162 Language multifunction display 158 Locator lighting 163 Lower speed in cruise control 234 Lower sp...

Page 498: ...imultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 52 Single wipe 52 Ski sack 254 Removing 257 Unfolding and loading 254 Unloading and folding 256 Sliding pop up roof 223 Closing 223 Opening 223 Stopping 225 229 Synchronizing 225 Sliding pop up roof or panorama slid ing pop up roof Emergency operations 414 SmartKey 98 Battery check lamp 100 106 Checking the batteries 101 107 Factory setting 99 Globa...

Page 499: ...ength adjustment 40 Steering wheel Adjusting 39 Cleaning 354 Electrical adjustment 40 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 279 Stopping Sliding pop up roof 225 229 Windows 220 Storage compartment with cup holder in the armrest 266 Storage compartments 262 Glove box 262 Storage space under center armrest 263 Storing Memory function Positions into memory 131 Storing tires 313 Submenus Convenience 167 Fo...

Page 500: ...pop up roof 229 Power windows 220 Sliding pop up roof 225 Time 160 T Tachometer 144 Displaying gear range 177 Overspeed range 144 Tail lamps 422 Tar stains 349 Tele Aid Messages in display 403 404 Tele Aid System 475 Tele Aid 271 Emergency calls 273 Information 276 Initiating an emergency call manually 274 Remote door unlock 278 Roadside Assistance 275 Stolen vehicle tracking services 279 System s...

Page 501: ...ing 339 Tire ply composition and material used 339 Tire speed rating 329 339 476 Tire terminology 337 Tire traction 292 Tires Direction of rotation 314 Driving instructions 290 Messages in display 399 Messages in the display 396 397 398 Retreads 311 Rotating 340 Service life 312 Temperature 321 336 Tire pressure monitor warning lamp 363 Tread depth 313 341 Wear pattern 340 Winter 341 Tires and whe...

Page 502: ...nflation pressure units 159 Unlocking 32 98 410 Driver s door in an emergency 410 Fuel filler flap 299 Global 99 Global with KEYLESS GO 105 Selective settings 100 106 Trunk in an emergency 411 Trunk lid with KEYLESS GO 108 Trunk lid with SmartKey 101 Vehicle in an emergency 278 With KEYLESS GO 33 With the SmartKey 32 Upgrade signals Tele Aid 277 Uphill driving Cruise control 232 Upshifting 176 Use...

Page 503: ...icle status message memory 153 Calling up 153 Vehicle tool kit 409 Alignment bolt 409 Fuse extractor 409 Hex socket wrench 409 Open end wrench 409 Screwdriver 409 Spare fuses 409 Towing eye bolt 409 Universal pliers 409 Wheel wrench 409 Vehicle washing 350 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 476 Voice control system 476 W Warning lamps see Lamps indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning ...

Page 504: ...tching on 51 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 52 Winter driving Block heater 342 Snow chains 342 Tires 341 Transmission program mode 179 Winter tires 341 Winter driving instructions 294 Winter tires 341 Wiper blades 351 Installing 424 Removing 424 Replacing 424 Wiping And washing simultaneously 52 Interval 52 With windshield washer fluid 52 Wood trims Cleaning 354 X Xenon headlamps Bi Xenon 471...

Page 505: ...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 Re printing 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 7 2004 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful ...

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