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Controls in detail

Driving systems

Select the “Raised” level only when re-
quired by current driving conditions. Oth-
erwise

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handling may be impaired

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fuel consumption may increase

These height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, keep hands

and feet away from wheel housing area, and

stay away from under the vehicle when low-

ering the vehicle chassis.

Summary of Contents for E 350

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual E Class Wagon Order No 6515 1158 13 Part No 211 584 19 71 USA Edition B 2006 Ê5 t3g Ë 2115841971 Operator s Manual E Class Wagon ...

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

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

Page 4: ... electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Storage compartments 30 Door control panel 32 Getting started 33 Unlocking 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey 34 Unlocking with KEYLESS GO 35 Starter switch positions 36 Adjusting 40 Seats 40 Steering wheel 42 Mirrors 4...

Page 5: ...ing the tailgate 122 Automatic central locking 127 Locking and unlocking from the inside 128 Seats 129 Front seat active head restraints 129 Rear seat head restraints 129 Lumbar support 133 Drive Dynamic seat with multicontour features 133 Seat heating 135 Seat ventilation 136 Folding bench seat in cargo compartment 137 Memory function 140 Storing positions into memory 141 Recalling positions from...

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

Page 7: ...rakes 302 Driving off 304 Parking 304 Tires 305 Hydroplaning 305 Tire traction 306 Tire speed rating 306 Winter driving instructions 307 Standing water 308 Passenger compartment 309 Driving abroad 309 Control and operation of radio transmitter 309 Catalytic converter 310 Emission control 310 Coolant temperature 311 At the gas station 312 Refueling 312 Check regularly and before a long trip 313 Eng...

Page 8: ...n an emergency 424 Unlocking the vehicle 424 Locking the vehicle 425 Fuel filler flap emergency release 425 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever 426 Opening closing in an emergency 427 Power tilt sliding sunroof 427 Resetting activated head restraints 428 Replacing SmartKey batteries 429 SmartKey 429 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 430 Replacing bulbs 431 Bulbs 431 Replacing bulbs for front lamps 4...

Page 9: ...00 E 500 4MATIC 469 E 55 AMG 469 Engine 470 Rims and tires 472 Same size tires 474 Mixed size tires 476 MOExtended tires 477 Spare wheel 478 Electrical system 479 Main dimensions and weight 480 Main dimensions 480 Weight 481 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 482 Capacities 482 Engine oils 485 Engine oil additives 485 Air conditioning refrigerant 485 Brake fluid 485 Premium unleaded gasoline 486 Gasoli...

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

Page 11: ...rve the right to make changes 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 v...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 24: ...erior lamp switch 143 Item Page 8 Headlamp washer button 197 9 Steering wheel gearshift control E55 AMG only 191 a Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 239 앫 Distronic 243 b Instrument cluster 24 151 c Multifunction steering wheel 26 156 d Horn e Lever for voice control sys tem see separate operating instructions Item Page f Starter switch 36 g Overhead control panel 29 h Mobile phone Glasses box...

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

Page 26: ...System SRS indicator lamp 380 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 372 Seat belt telltale 377 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 54 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 147 9 Main odometer with 앫 Gear selector lever position 50 앫 Program mode 189 a Clock with 170 Brake warning lamp USA only 374 3 Brake warning lamp Canada only 374 Item Page ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 375 Engin...

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

Page 28: ...entilation front pas senger side 136 4 Electronic Stability Program ESP control switch 95 5 Central locking switch 128 Item Page 6 Opening closing button for storage tray or CD chang er see separate operating instructions 272 7 Rear seat head restraints switch folding down 129 8 Rear window wiper 57 9 Seat heating driver s side 135 Seat ventilation driver s side 136 a Hazard warning flasher switch...

Page 29: ...3 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 50 184 4 Adaptive Damping System ADS switch 255 Item Page 5 Vehicle level control switch 256 6 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distronic 251 7 Distance warning function on off switch 252 8 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 189 ...

Page 30: ...8 3 Front interior lighting on off 148 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on off 149 6 Tilt sliding sunroof 236 7 Tele Aid emergency call system button 282 Item Page 8 Rear view mirror 197 9 Reading lamps 148 a Garage door opener 290 b Tow away alarm button 103 c Ambient lighting 174 d Interior lighting e Left reading lamp on off 149 ...

Page 31: ...30 At a glance Storage compartments 7 ...

Page 32: ...t storage compart ment 419 c Sun visor card clip d Storage tray or CD changer 272 Item Page e Ashtray with cigarette lighter 278 f Mobile phone Glasses box 272 g Parcel net in front passenger footwell 274 h Storage compartment with cup holders 275 j Rear storage compartment in the rear center console 273 k Cup holder in the rear armrest 276 l Storage box Canada only 268 m Storage compartment n Lug...

Page 33: ...1 3 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 140 4 Exterior rear view mirror ad justment 45 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear side win dows rear window override switch 231 6 Remote tailgate release switch Tailgate opening system 121 ...

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

Page 35: ...gate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button 컄 page 90 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once if equipped and feature activated For more information see Factory setting 컄 page 108 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the s...

Page 36: ...ctory setting 컄 page 114 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed 왘 Get in the vehicle For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 111 i The electrohydraulic brake system is activated 컄 page 96 i To unlock the vehicle the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the door Warni...

Page 37: ...lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on have it checked and replaced if neces sary If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster 컄 page 372 3 Starting position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter sw...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 44: ...amps on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Easy entry exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle When entering and exiting the vehicle the steering wheel is in its uppermost position The easy entry exit feature can be activat ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub menu of the control system 컄 page 177 i The memory function 컄 page 140 lets you store t...

Page 45: ...o an unlocked vehicle Children could open the driver s door and unintentionally activate the easy entry exit feature which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i The last set steering wheel position is stored when 앫 the ignition is switched off 앫 the position is stored in memory 컄 page 140 i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position the ...

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

Page 47: ...ormation see Rear view mir rors 컄 page 197 If an exterior rear view mirror was forc ibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place The mirror housing is now properly posi tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally i The memory function 컄 page 140 lets you store the setting for the seat posi t...

Page 48: ...ur seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 72 Warning G According to accident...

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

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

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

Page 52: ...rry out the following steps 왘 If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure 왘 If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS GO Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detec tion of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Or Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with t...

Page 53: ...Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 2 The warning lamp USA only or 3 Canada only in the instrument cluster goes out Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release ...

Page 54: ... the message Release parking brake ap pears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten to re lease the parking brake Release the parking brake Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control Warning G It is ...

Page 55: ...cated on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 왘 Push the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 24 For more information on headlamps see Lighting 컄 page 143 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn si...

Page 56: ... sity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes press the com bination switch only to point of resis tance and release The corresponding turn signals will flash three times Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might...

Page 57: ...servoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 323 Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is...

Page 58: ...g 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 blockage 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I 앫 set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed 앫 ha...

Page 59: ...nverter and damaged it 왘 Give very little gas 왘 Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The coolant temperature is above 248 F 120 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe location and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool ant if nec...

Page 60: ... 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 parking brake pedal 앫 Move the gear selector lever to position P 앫 Slowly release brake peda...

Page 61: ...t leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selector lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone...

Page 62: ...t ton to shut off the engine With the driver s door closed the start er switch is now in position 1 With the driver s door opened the starter switch is set to position 0 same as SmartKey removed from starter switch 컄 page 36 i Always set the parking brake in addi tion to shifting to position P On slopes turn the front wheels to wards the road curb i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starte...

Page 63: ...ep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehi cle Do not leave children unattended in the ...

Page 64: ...The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see the Controls in detail section 컄 page 106 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button 왘 After exiting the vehicle press lock button 1 on an outside door handle or on the tailgate 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three times if equipped and feature acti vated For more information see Factory setting 컄 page ...

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

Page 67: ...n operational readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp 앫 fails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine was started 앫 does not come on at all 앫 comes on after the engine was started or while driving i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and rest...

Page 68: ...thing trouble To avoid this you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door Warning G To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly sea...

Page 69: ...rious injuries or death should the air bag be triggered Always sit near ly upright properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recom mended for the size and weight of the child Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants If you sell your vehicle it is important that you make the buyer aware ...

Page 70: ...cts side impact and head protection window curtain air bags which exceed preset thresholds and in certain rollovers head protection win dow curtain air bags Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passengers should al ways wear their seat belts Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their supplemental protection In case of other types o...

Page 71: ...e any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts 앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide ade quate protection 앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door These items may turn into projec tiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain air bag is deployed 앫 Never p...

Page 72: ... use seat covers which have been test ed and approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for avail ability 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 inflatio...

Page 73: ...ndently of the front air bags In addition the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers The side impact air bags 1 and window curtain air bags 2 are not deployed in im pacts which do not exceed the system s deployment threshold Seat belts When the engine is started the seat belt telltale illuminates for a maximum of 6 seconds and a warning chime sounds to remind you and...

Page 74: ...n addition applicable motor vehicle safety laws require you to wear seat belts Even where this is not the case we strongly rec ommend that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly For more information see Fastening the seat belts 컄 page 47 i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and chil dren s...

Page 75: ...points must also be checked Only use seat belts which have been ap proved by Mercedes Benz Do not make any modifications to the seat belts This can lead to unintended activation or to failure Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Me...

Page 76: ...Keys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdo men If the belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a crash 앫 Never 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 ...

Page 77: ...tection from head and neck in jury In the event of a rear end collision the head restraints on the driver s and front passenger s seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence The ac tive head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not i The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if...

Page 78: ... child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child 앫 Make sure that the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Center Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head rest...

Page 79: ...nts 컄 page 88 The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states the Dis trict of Columbia the U S territories and all Canadian provinces Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap shoulder belt or if so equipped a top tether anchorage point and a child restraint lower anchorage system that complie...

Page 80: ...tandard appropri ate child restraint on the front passen ger seat 앫 A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be serious ly injured or even killed if the front pas senger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circum stances even with the air bag technolo gy installed in your vehicle The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to ...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...ctions at all times Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 75 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned i The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impact air bag the window curtain air bag and the emergency tensioning device i If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way take ...

Page 83: ...upant weight sensor readings from the seat remain illuminated or go out With the 75 indicator lamp illuminated the front passenger front air bag is deactivated With the 75 indicator lamp out the front passenger front air bag is activat ed When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual the 75 indicator lamp will illumi...

Page 84: ...standard appropri ate child restraint on the front passen ger seat 앫 A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be serious ly injured or even killed if the front pas senger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circum stances even with the air bag technolo gy installed in your vehicle The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to...

Page 85: ...enger front air bag also should have de ployed The Occupant Classification System 컄 page 81 may have determined 앫 that the seat was empty or occu pied by the weight up to or less than that of a typical 12 month old child seated in a standard child restraint both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the pas senger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of suffi...

Page 86: ...will be deactivated in this case In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS 앫 Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Do not place more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the ruffled storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat Otherwise the OCS may not be able to properly ap proximate the occupant weight c...

Page 87: ...esired 왘 Fold the rear backrest slightly forward 컄 page 260 왘 Guide top tether strap between head restraint and top of seat back Head restraints must be installed if re movable and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat back Make sure the tether strap is not twist ed 왘 Fold the rear backrest back until it locks in place 컄 page 261 W...

Page 88: ...restraint and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions i With a child seat and top tether in stalled in the right rear seat position and twin roller blind installed make sure the top tether strap is positioned between seat backrest and twin roller blind Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by pas s...

Page 89: ...i Non LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle s seat belt system 컄 page 78 Install child seat according to the man ufacturer s instructions Warning G 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 pos...

Page 90: ...the children are secured in a child restraint system Operation of the rear door windows with the switches 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...

Page 91: ...o the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the followi...

Page 92: ...ght brake pressure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is run ning i In winter operation the maximum effectiveness of the ABS the BAS the ESP electrohydraulic brake system and 4MATIC is only achieved with win ter tires 컄 page 355 or snow chains as required Warning G The following factors increase the risk of ac cidents 앫...

Page 93: ...dal For more information see the Practical hints section 컄 page 373 Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switched off When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the brak ing distance Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braki...

Page 94: ...ry road surfaces The ESP also sta bilizes the vehicle during braking maneu vers The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G If the BAS is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning normally but without the...

Page 95: ...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 472 Veh...

Page 96: ...nues to operate when you are braking 앫 you cannot activate Distronic The switch is located on the center con sole 1 ESP switch off on 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on The ESP is deactivated Warning G The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum stances described below Disabling of the system will reduce ve...

Page 97: ...ted continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Turn on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances ...

Page 98: ...s in the instrument cluster 컄 page 383 come on while driving To brake the driver must then apply signifi cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de press the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect If necessary apply full pressure to the brake pedal Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels Stop ping distance is increased If there is a malfunction in the electrohy draulic bra...

Page 99: ...lease the brake pedal and the sound soon ceases If you experience the above while driv ing and the red brake warning lamp 컄 page 374 illuminates and or warn ing messages appear in the instrument cluster 컄 page 383 the brake system is malfunctioning Follow the instruc tions of the warning message s and have the brake system checked imme diately Warning G Have brake pad replacement and other work on...

Page 100: ...gear gear range 1 2 or 3 to prevent the brakes 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 installed on your vehicle Brake pads not approved by Mercedes Benz may impair the safety of your vehicle Four wheel electron...

Page 101: ...nsfer 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 ESP s automatic oper ation the engine and the ignition must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS GO...

Page 102: ...ton on the gear selector lever Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the tailgate 앫 the hood The alarm will stay on even 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 앫 the vehicle is opened using th...

Page 103: ... system is disarmed Canceling the alarm With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or 왘 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system 컄 page 282 provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage...

Page 104: ... when someone attempts to raise the vehicle Arming tow away alarm 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO The tow away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds i The tow away protection alarm is trig gered for example if the vehicle is lift ed on one side If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid sy...

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

Page 106: ...mory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Dual zone automatic climate control USA only 4 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 107: ...king and un locking see Getting started 컄 page 34 and 컄 page 59 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 only...

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

Page 109: ...ti vated Global locking 왘 Press button 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three times if equipped and feature acti vated 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move down 앫 The anti theft alarm system is armed i Your vehicle may be equipped with an acoustic lock and unlock confirmation signal feature If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and the fea ture is acti...

Page 110: ...r more information see Factory setting 컄 page 108 앫 The locking knob in the driver s door moves up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once if equipped and feature activated 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global locking 왘 Press button 앫 ...

Page 111: ...age 424 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door 컄 page 425 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked 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 then the SmartKey batteries are discharged Replace the batteries 컄 page 429 You can obtain the required batteries at any auth...

Page 112: ...ey The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two Smart Keys with KEYLESS GO are a different col or 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 pull an outside door hand...

Page 113: ...rt 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry...

Page 114: ...e 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 38 you can only turn it off again with this button even if you have put the SmartKey in the starter switch in the meantime 앫 This does not apply if after starting the selector lever is still in position P and then...

Page 115: ...l an outside door handle 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once if equipped and feature activated 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up 앫 The anti theft alarm system is dis armed The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds if 앫 neither a door nor the tailgate is opened 앫 the central locking swi...

Page 116: ...ith KEYLESS GO so when you pull the driver s outside door handle only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 111 flashes twice The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Pull the driver s outside door handle 앫 All turn signa...

Page 117: ... theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 6 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 111 flashes twice If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is mal functioning or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check t...

Page 118: ...t come on briefly during check then the SmartKey batteries are discharged Replace the batteries 컄 page 429 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 The tailgate swings open upwards auto matically Always make sure there is suffic...

Page 119: ...tKey with 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 i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the...

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

Page 121: ...is required to open the tailgate The handle is located on the inside of the tailgate 1 Handle 2 Catch 왘 To unlock the tailgate move the catch 2 to the right 왘 Pull handle 1 down and swing tailgate upward The tailgate swings open upwards auto matically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance Vehicles with tailgate opening closing system to stop the opening proce dure press button Š ...

Page 122: ...etely open opened to its full extent or 앫 the tailgate has reached the desired opening angle The tailgate stops moving as soon as you release the switch The indicator lamp in the switch comes on It re mains lit until the tailgate is closed again Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance i To lock the tailgate move the catch 2 to the left Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remo...

Page 123: ... roof edge 왘 Activate the limiting opening height of tailgate using the control system 컄 page 176 Closing the tailgate 1 Handle 왘 Lower tailgate using handle 1 왘 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on the tailgate The tailgate swings open upwards as long as you pull and hold the remote tailgate release switch Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clear ance To stop the opening procedure ...

Page 124: ...1 briefly The tailgate closes Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tail gate Be especially careful when small chil dren are around Warning G Only drive with the tailgate closed as among other dangers such as blocked visi bility exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i To prevent an inadvertent loc...

Page 125: ...e tailgate closing switch 1 컄 page 123 앫 press button Š on the SmartKey 앫 pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver s door 컄 page 121 Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or...

Page 126: ...ly i You can also close the tailgate by hand i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is rec ognized inside the vehicle 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 cargo compartment opening wh...

Page 127: ...piled too high the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the tailgate clos ing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive ...

Page 128: ...he following 앫 press KEYLESS GO locking closing switch 1 앫 press tailgate closing switch 1 컄 page 125 앫 press button Š on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 111 앫 pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver s door 컄 page 121 Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the locking clos ing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or wit...

Page 129: ...g G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditi...

Page 130: ...r increased visibility 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 situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints ar...

Page 131: ...he head restraints The head restraints will fold backward Folding head restraints back manually rear outer seats only 1 Release button 왘 Push release button 1 and fold the head restraints backward Placing head restraints upright 왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright Otherwise their protective function cannot be...

Page 132: ...outer seats only Two different head restraint angle positions are available 1 Release button 왘 Press the release button 1 and tilt the head restraint to the desired position Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the hea...

Page 133: ...estraints 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 from front and re...

Page 134: ...he backrest side bolsters This function improves driving comfort and pleasure In addition the Drive Dynamic seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support The seat cushion movement backrest cushion height and curvature can be con tinuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat on the driver side or the ...

Page 135: ...ton comes on and the following display ap pears in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds Deactivating 왘 Press button 4 컄 page 133 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Massage function PULSE The massage function can help prevent muscle tension during long drives 왘 Press button 6 컄 page 133 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air cushions in the lum bar area pulsate i Yo...

Page 136: ...dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi mately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approxi mately 10 minutes 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes off No indicator lamp on i If ...

Page 137: ...at ventilation off 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until all in dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level off No indicator lamp on i The seat ventilation is automatically set to the highest level if activated via sum mer opening feature 컄 page 234 i If one or more of the lamps on the seat ventilation switch are fla...

Page 138: ...it must be in the driving position Only drive when the head restraints for the folding bench seat have been properly ad justed The head restraints should be adjust ed so that the back of the head is supported at approximately eye level This can reduce a child s risk of injury in the event of an ac cident Warning G Make sure that the seat belt is positioned correctly on the body and is engaged in t...

Page 139: ...s it will go The backrest will then also engage properly 왘 Fold head restraints into upright posi tion Removing and installing seat cushions Removing 1 Seat guides 2 Seat cushion 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 upward and re move it from seat guides 1 Installing 왘 Insert seat cushion 2 into seat guides 1 from behind 3 at a slight angle 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 back into original position 4 until it engages i Y...

Page 140: ...ges 1 Release knob 왘 Press release knob 1 and fold head restraints down 1 Release catch 왘 Press release catch 1 and push head restraints as far in as they will go 왘 Fold seat backrest of folding bench seat back into original position until it engages To avoid damage insert the head re straints completely into their guides and engage the seat belt buckles in their guides ...

Page 141: ... complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 The following settings are stored when using the buttons on the driver s door 앫 Driver s seat backrest and head restraint position and settings for multicontour seat 앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Exterior rear view mirror positions The following settings are stored when us...

Page 142: ...rior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing position For easier parking you can adjust the passenger side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R For information on activating the parking position see Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 198 Do...

Page 143: ...side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb 왘 Press memory button M 왘 Within 3 seconds press bottom of ad justment button 2 The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move i If the mirror does move repeat the above steps After the setting is stored you can move the mirror again ...

Page 144: ...wo stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis tered you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Vehicles equipped with active Bi Xenon headlamps The...

Page 145: ... light conditions the fol lowing lamps will switch on additional ly 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head lamps Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright am bient light...

Page 146: ... 54 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime run ning lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 컄 page 172 When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B the manual head lamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 page ...

Page 147: ...ior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp is switched off The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambient light...

Page 148: ...ion switch in direction of arrow 2 to its original position to switch off the high beam The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster goes out High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey...

Page 149: ...vating 왘 Press automatic control switch 3 The interior lighting switches on in darkness when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 open a door 앫 open the tailgate The interior lighting switches off automati cally following an adjustable time delay i With the hazard warning flasher acti vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the re...

Page 150: ... 왘 Press rear interior lighting switch 2 The rear interior lighting switches on 왘 Press rear interior lighting switch 2 again The rear interior lighting switches off Front reading lamps The front reading lamps are located in the lower edge of the interior rear view mirror 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 to switch on the de sired front reading lamp 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 ...

Page 151: ... off 4 Rear interior lamp 5 Ambient lighting 6 Ambient lighting switch to dim Rear reading lamps 왘 Press respective rear reading lamp switch 3 to switch on the correspond ing rear reading lamp 왘 Press respective rear reading lamp switch 3 again to switch off the corre sponding rear reading lamp Ambient lighting 왘 Press ambient lighting switch 1 or 6 repeatedly until ambient lighting 5 has reached ...

Page 152: ...t cluster illumination Use the reset button 1 to adjust the illu mination brightness for the instrument cluster Warning G If the instrument cluster or the multifunction display or both are inoperative or malfunc tioning warning messages will not be re layed when potential danger exists This may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks and or personal injury Contact the nearest authorize...

Page 153: ...perated with the coolant temperature above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious en gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 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 ...

Page 154: ...ensor is located in the front bumper area Due to its location the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can 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 Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds as it may result in se...

Page 155: ... ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving ...

Page 156: ...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 158 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 157: ...of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant informa tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display in the speedometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to de...

Page 158: ...tton k or j re peatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For in structions on using these submenus see the Settings menu section 컄 page 165 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed i...

Page 159: ...158 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 160: ...ay AUDIO NAV Distronic 컄 page 161 컄 page 161 컄 page 163 컄 page 163 Commands submenus Digital speedometer Select radio station Show route guidance instruc tions current direction trav eled Call up settings Call up maintenance system dis play Operate CD player Check tire inflation pressure Check engine oil level ...

Page 161: ...factory settings Fuel consumption statistics after start Load phone book Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Time Date submenu Call up range Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu Dynamic seat submenu i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sa...

Page 162: ... available Select radio station 왘 Turn on COMAND and select radio Re fer to separate COMAND operating in structions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta tion in the multifunction display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found Function Page Calling up digital speedometer 161 Calling up maintenance ...

Page 163: ... structions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunc tion display 1 Current CD for CD changer 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satel lite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation Conta...

Page 164: ... Please refer to the COMAND manual for in structions on how to activate the route guidance system Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system What information is shown in the multi function display depends on whether the Distronic system is active or inactive Please refer to the Driving systems sec tion of this manual 컄 page 243 for in structions...

Page 165: ...rs if there are any messages stored 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the vehicle status message mem ory appears in the multifunction dis play If the vehicle status message memory menu does not appear then there are no messages stored Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages ...

Page 166: ...appear in the multifunc tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func tions 앫 The function To reset Press reset button for 3 seconds with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings f...

Page 167: ...ion marker moves to the next submenu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with button ç scroll up with button æ With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the button j to access the individual functions within that sub menu Once within the submenu you can use the button j to move to the next function or the button k to move to the previous function within that submenu The s...

Page 168: ...Set automatic lock ing Activate easy entry exit feature Set level for dynamic seat driver Select language Set time hours Set locator lighting Limiting opening height of tailgate Set parkingposition for exterior rear view mirror Set level for dynamic seat pas senger Select display speed dis play or outside tempera ture for status line Set time minutes Setting ambient lighting Select display speed d...

Page 169: ...lay The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the language to b...

Page 170: ...play appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the status line to Speed or Outside temp Selecting display speed display or out side temperature for basic display 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Basic display ap pears in the multif...

Page 171: ...lay The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting Set time hours This function can only be seen when time synchronization is switched off 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Clock hours ap pears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the hour ...

Page 172: ...s 왘 Confirm by pressing reset button 컄 page 151 Set date month 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set date month ap pears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the month setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the month Set date day 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date ...

Page 173: ...r vehicle The following functions are available Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Lamp circuit head lamp appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting Function Page Set daytime running lamp mode USA only 172 Setting locator lighti...

Page 174: ...lamp switch in position U the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehi cle is unlocked using button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey the la...

Page 175: ...rker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired brightness of the ambient lighting The setting 1 represents the darkest level and setting 5 the brightest level The ambient light is switched off at set ting 0 Setting night security illumination Headlamps delayed shut off Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to remain on for 15 seconds during ...

Page 176: ...d shut off feature is deacti vated It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton on the gear selector lever 컄 page 38 Setting interior lighting delayed shut off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain lit for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed th...

Page 177: ...ss button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lock appears in the multifunction dis play The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch Automatic door lock on or off Limiting opening height of tailgate Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening height of tailgate 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle subme...

Page 178: ...r is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch Function Easy entry feature on or off Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature 177 Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror 178 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activated To stop the steering wheel adjustment do one of the fol...

Page 179: ...컄 page 198 왘 Move the selection marker to the Convenience submenu using button æ or ç 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Mirror adjustment parking aid appears in the multifunc tion display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch Mirror adjustment parking aid on or off Dynamic seat submenu Access the Dynamic Seat submenu via the Settings menu U...

Page 180: ...at driver for the driver seat or Dyn multi cont seat fr pass for the passenger seat appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch function to Weak or Powerful The following settings are available Weak Comfort Less lat eral support and slow air pressure build up in the air chambers of the backrest side bol sters Powerful Sporty S...

Page 181: ... since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After resetappears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3...

Page 182: ...ately 4 hours after the SmartKey in the start er switch is turned to position 0 or re moved from the starter switch Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 with in this time period 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...

Page 183: ...pty As soon as the telephone has found a network READY appears in the multi function display This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can op erate it using the control system Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls you can answer a call at any time In the multifunction display you will then see the message 왘 Press button s You have answered...

Page 184: ...s the selected phone number 앫 If the connection is successful the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the multifunction display 앫 If no connection is made the con trol system stores the dialed num ber 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...

Page 185: ...mission selects indi vidual gears automatically depending on 앫 the gear selector lever position D 컄 page 186 with gear ranges 컄 page 188 앫 the selected program mode C S 컄 page 189 or M C S E 55 AMG only 컄 page 194 앫 the position of the accelerator pedal 컄 page 187 앫 the vehicle speed 1 Current gear range gear selector lever position 2 Current program mode The current gear range gear selector lever...

Page 186: ...ly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on 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 rever...

Page 187: ...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 426 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 188: ...tor lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P 컄 page 60 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as g...

Page 189: ...S 컄 page 189 you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within Gear selector lever 컄 page 190 You can limit the gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left D and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right D Steering wheel gearshift control E 55 AMG only 컄 page 191 You can limit the gear range by pressing the respective do...

Page 190: ...n shifts through sixth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only 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 transmission shi...

Page 191: ...u can change the gears manually and limit or extend the gear range for automatic shifting with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic program mode C or S Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of position P This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared i The last selected program mode C or S is swit...

Page 192: ...e suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This may involve shifting down one or more gears Steering wheel gearshift control one touch gearshifting E 55 AMG The steering wheel gearshift control pro vides an alternative method for changing the gears manually and limiting or extend ing the gear range for automatic shifting with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automat...

Page 193: ...gram E 55 AMG 컄 page 193 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 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covere...

Page 194: ...y The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This may involve shifting down one or more gears Manual shift program E 55 AMG In addition to the automatic shif...

Page 195: ...p 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 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i For i...

Page 196: ...ts to the next higher gear If instead of the manual program mode symbol M the p symbol appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 184 shift to the next higher gear The fuel supply will otherwise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving i The manual program mode M will not be stored When the engine is turned off with the manual program mode M selected the transmission will go to the a...

Page 197: ...e 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 10 seconds before restarting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D...

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

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

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

Page 201: ...froster uses a large amount of power To keep the battery drain to a minimum switch off the defrost er as soon as the rear window is clear The defroster is automatically deactivated af ter approximately 6 to 17 minutes of oper ation depending on the outside temperature Activating 왘 Press button F 컄 page 216 or 컄 page 217 or 1 컄 page 204 on the respective climate control panel The indicator lamp on ...

Page 202: ...rwise 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 many electrical consumers are operat ing simultaneously and there is insuffi cient voltage in the battery The system responds automatically by deactivating the rear window defroster As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage the rear window d...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 211: ...ion mode is activated automatically at high outside tempera tures The indicator lamp on button is not lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes If you have turned off the air condition ing 컄 page 212 or the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C the air recirculation mode will not switch on automatically Warnin...

Page 212: ...g is turned off 앫 after 30 minutes if the outside tem perature is above approximately 41 F 5 C i Press and hold button for approx imately 2 seconds The side windows and or tilt sliding sunroof will return to their previous position You can re lease button once the opening procedure has begun The windows and tilt sliding sunroof continue opening until they have reached their previous position A win...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 219: ...rding 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 can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burn or frostbite to u...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 226: ...ilt sliding sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure In case the procedure causes potential dan ger The closing of the side windows can be im mediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halt ed by moving the switch for the tilt sliding sunroof in any direction T...

Page 227: ...erature is above approximately 41 F 5 C i Press and hold button for approximately 2 seconds The side windows and or tilt sliding sunroof will return to their previous position You can release button once the opening procedure has begun The win dows and tilt sliding sunroof contin ue opening until they have reached their previous position A window or tilt sliding sunroof will only return to its pre...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 234: ...se Synchronizing 왘 Close all doors 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Pull switch 2 to 5 until the side win dows are completely closed 왘 Hold on to switches 2 to 5 for ap proximately 1 second The power windows are synchronized Warning G Driver s door only If within 5 seconds switch is again pulled past the resistance point and released the automatic reversal will not operate If the upward moveme...

Page 235: ...indows and the tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position 왘 Release button Œ to interrupt proce dure Convenience closing feature When you lock the vehicle you can close the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof simultaneously 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO at the driver s outside door handle 컄 page 234 The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be i...

Page 236: ...ng harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows 앫 Release button to stop the closing procedure To open press and hold button Œ To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure press and hold button Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Release the lock button 컄 page 63 on the outside door handle to st...

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

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

Page 239: ...oothly 왘 Remove the respective fuse from the main fuse box 컄 page 462 왘 Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Move and hold the sunroof switch in di rection of arrow 3 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Keep holding the sunroof switch in di rection of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second 왘 Check the Express open feature 컄 page 237 If the ...

Page 240: ...of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 22 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation Only use the cruise control if the road traffic and wea...

Page 241: ...rom the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illumi nated Warning G The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded Keep in mind that the cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation i On uphill or downhi...

Page 242: ...ase the segments in the multifunction display 컄 page 245 go out and no warning sounds 앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h 앫 the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch 컄 page 96 앫 you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving The segments in the multifunction dis play 컄 page 245 go out and an acoustic warning sounds Moving gear selector lever to position N wh...

Page 243: ...ting to last stored speed Resume function 왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 4 컄 page 240 The cruise control resumes the last set speed 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The selected speed appears in the multi function display for approximately 5 seconds and the corresponding speed ometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illu...

Page 244: ...aking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle Warning G Distronic is a convenience system its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary It is not however intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibili ty for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahea...

Page 245: ...dangerous on slip pery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog and heavy rain snow or sleet Warning G Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account Switch off Distronic or do not turn it on if 앫 roads are slippery or covered with snow or ice ...

Page 246: ...nic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles Switch off Distronic 앫 when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane 앫 when entering a turn lane or highway off ramp 앫 in complex driving situations such as in highway construction zones In these situations Distronic will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated Distronic is designed and...

Page 247: ...stablished Warning G An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instru ment cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be ca pable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance which creates a danger of a collision Immedi...

Page 248: ...ic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display of Distronic in the multifunction display 1 Vehicle ahead if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold to vehicle ahead 4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function Warning G Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maxi mum deceleration of 6 5 ft s2 2 m s2 This corresponds t...

Page 249: ... the steering column 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Deactivate Distronic 4 Resume at last set speed Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if 앫 you are driving between 20 mph 30 km h and 110 mph 180 km h 앫 the ESP is activated 컄 page 93 If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever you will see the message in the multifunction di...

Page 250: ...rease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph Canada 10 km h The new speed is set The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds 컄 page 248 and one or two segments around the stored speed come on in the speedometer 컄 page 245 i If you do not take your foot off the accelerator completely the following message will appear in the multifunc tion display Distronic o...

Page 251: ...o deactivate the Distronic system 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 3 컄 page 248 or 왘 Step on the brake pedal Distronic will be deactivated The last speed set will be stored into memory Warning G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions per mit Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the pre se...

Page 252: ...e will be shown in the multifunction display The thumbwheel for making the time set ting is located on the lower section of the center console 1 Distance warning function on off switch 2 Indicator lamp 3 Thumbwheel for setting distance Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 towards Warnin...

Page 253: ... without apply ing the brakes In this case the distance warning lamp will also go out Activating 왘 Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 on the switch comes on A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 248 Deactivating 왘 Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 on the switch goes out No loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display Warning G If the distance warning lamp l in the ...

Page 254: ... direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis tance set by Distronic This means that 앫 Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after you change lanes 앫 While in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in front is in a sharp turn Distronic could lose sight of a vehicle traveling in front of it then your vehicle could accelerate to the previously selected speed Distronic regulates...

Page 255: ...ause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic There will be insuffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes There will be insufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle ...

Page 256: ...g System ADS 앫 Vehicle level control The ADS automatically selects the opti mum damping for the respective driving conditions At the same time the suspen sion is set to either Sport 1 Sport 2 or Comfort Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to 앫 Your driving style 앫 Road surface conditions 앫 Your choice of suspension style Sport 1 Sport 2 or Comfort which you select using the da...

Page 257: ...roximately 68 mph 110 km h with normal level set or exceeding 75 mph 120 km h with raised level set the ride height is reduced automatically The table on the next page provides an overview of the vehicle levels 앫 With decreasing speed the ride height is again raised to the normal level If you have selected the Comfort sus pension tuning the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approx im...

Page 258: ...ions Oth erwise 앫 handling may be impaired 앫 fuel consumption may increase i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change Warning G To help avoid personal injury keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area and stay away from under the vehicle when low ering the vehicle chassis ...

Page 259: ...rease over normal Automatic lowering Normal Lamp off Comfort For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 4 in 10 mm Normal Lamp off Sport 1 or 2 For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 6 in 15 mm Raised Lamp on Comfort For driving on rough roads or with snow chains Approx 0 8 in 20 mm Max approx 1 2 in 30 mm Raised Lamp on Sport 1 or 2 For driving on rough roads or with snow chains Approx ...

Page 260: ...n the vehicle to normal level When raised level is set indicator lamp 2 in the button comes on When normal level is set indicator lamp 2 in the button goes out 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 approximately five minutes the set ting raised is canceled The indicator lamp 2 in the button goes out If you do n...

Page 261: ...ompartment al ways 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 the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle Always use the cargo tie down rings 컄 pag...

Page 262: ...e driving it may be necessary to fold the seat belt buckle up again Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the ex tended cargo 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 ve...

Page 263: ... 왘 Fold right seat backrest to the rear until it engages The seat backrests are now in the alter native position Expanding the cargo compartment Removing the rear seat cushions will pro vide you with a larger flat cargo compart ment 왘 Fold the seat cushions forward 컄 page 260 1 Release lever 왘 Pull seat cushion release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pulling it upward 왘 Remove the head rest...

Page 264: ...cle depend 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 f...

Page 265: ...g carried as secure ly 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 cargo compartment if po...

Page 266: ...e ment system in the pouch that comes with the vehicle 1 Cargo rails Inserting the mounting elements into the cargo rails 1 Cargo rail 2 Mounting element You can move the mounting element to various engaging points on the cargo rail and fix it in place These engaging points are located 2 inches apart from one another on the cargo rail and are indicated by markings i The pouch and telescoping rod c...

Page 267: ... ring 1 into mounting element 2 왘 Turn mounting element 2 until it en gages in the position You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail i You can turn the mounting element in the cargo rail to four positions To lock the mounting element N To insert or remove the cargo tie down ring the belt reel or the telescoping rod L To insert or remove the mount ing element S To mo...

Page 268: ...rgo rail 왘 Press locking button 3 on the belt reel and pull cargo net out in direction of ar row 왘 Place load between the cargo net and the side wall of the cargo compart ment 왘 Press locking button 3 on belt reel With the other hand slowly pull net over load until it is taut Telescoping rod 1 Telescoping rod 2 Mounting element i The belt reel can be used to tighten light weight loads against the ...

Page 269: ...ompartment the backrests of the seats in front of it must be completely en gaged to the rear and the twin roller blind must be installed Do not exceed the storage box s maximum load of 44 lbs 20 kg as it could otherwise become detached during an accident or sharp braking maneuvers and could injure you or other passengers When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYL...

Page 270: ... 왘 Slide locking hooks of storage box for ward out of the retainers 왘 Pull storage box to the rear and remove it from cargo compartment 왘 Fold rear seat backrest to the rear 컄 page 261 Twin roller blind The twin roller blind contains a cargo net and a cargo compartment cover It is located on the seat backrest of the rear bench seat Cargo net i The storage box is additionally held in place from abo...

Page 271: ...and unloading 1 Cargo compartment cover Rolling up the cargo compartment cover 왘 Unhook cargo compartment cover from its anchorages on the left and right sides 왘 Slowly guide cargo compartment cover back until it stops i You can use the cargo net even when the rear seat backrest is folded for ward The cargo net should then be hooked onto the front mountings When loading the vehicle make sure not t...

Page 272: ...ng Removing the twin roller blind 왘 Roll up cargo net and cargo compart ment cover 왘 Fold both rear seat cushions forward 컄 page 260 왘 Push twin roller blind to the left out of its anchorage on the rear seat backrest and remove it ...

Page 273: ...t 왘 Press button 1 to close Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent stored objects from bein...

Page 274: ...age bag Otherwise the Occu pant Classification System OCS 컄 page 81 may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor ing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the ruffled storage bag In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around...

Page 275: ...s The parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident Warning G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equip ment only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Li...

Page 276: ...age compartment 왘 Slide cover 1 back Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking vehi cle maneuvers or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior Ob jects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and or serious per sonal injury i The cup holder can be removed to in crease storage space and for cleaning Clean the cup holder on...

Page 277: ...s 왘 Move both locking pins 2 in direction of arrows 왘 Take cup holder 1 out upward Reinstalling cup holder 3 Locking pins 왘 Insert cup holder 왘 Move both locking pins 3 in direction of arrows Rear cup holder 왘 Briefly press the front of the rear arm rest The cup holder extends automatically ...

Page 278: ...r opens automatically Removing ashtray insert 왘 Secure vehicle from movement by set ting the parking brake Move the gear selector lever to position N Now you have more room to take out the insert 왘 Push sliding button 2 to the right and hold 왘 Grip and remove insert from ashtray frame Warning G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still Set the parking brake to se cure vehicle from move...

Page 279: ...age 28 1 Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 The lighter will pop out automatically when hot 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...

Page 280: ...ind however that connecting acces sories to the lighter socket for exam ple extensive connecting and disconnecting or using plugs that do not fit properly can damage the lighter socket With the socket damaged the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating pushed in posi tion or the lighter may pop out too ear ly with the lighter not hot enough To help avoid damaging the cigarette li...

Page 281: ...hile indicator lamp 1 remains on when 앫 the temperature of the vehicle inte rior is above 86 F 30 C 앫 the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95 F 35 C When these conditions do not apply anymore steering wheel heating con tinues i Indicator lamp 1 flashes or goes out 앫 in case of power surge or undervolt age 앫 in case of a steering wheel heating malfunction i The steering wheel heating swit...

Page 282: ...and adjust them if nec essary A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals 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 acciden...

Page 283: ... Tele Aid system is operational provid ing that the vehicle s battery is charged properly connected not damaged and cel lular and GPS coverage is available The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel To raise press button æ and to lower press button çor use the volume knob on your COMAND headunit Bear in mind that at a spe...

Page 284: ...ton are located below the center armrest cov er i The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satel lites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be sum moned by other means Warning G If the indicator lamps in the SOS button in the Roadside A...

Page 285: ...n 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 286: ... 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 10 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 wa...

Page 287: ... 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 sp...

Page 288: ...cerning 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 button t on the mul tifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a tele phone call on the COMAND headunit i The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 ...

Page 289: ...act the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possible i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud ed Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assis tance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Information calls which can also be terminated by pressing button t on the multifunc tion...

Page 290: ... 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 multifunction display in the in strument cluster is available for use and spoken commands are only avail able by pressing the RPT button on the...

Page 291: ...ides a convenient way to re place up to three hand held remote con trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers gate openers or oth er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be programmed to the ga rage door opener gate operator or other device you wish to operate See the follow ing instructions for programming i...

Page 292: ...h step 3 Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener t...

Page 293: ... the signal transmitter but ton Step 6 왘 Press and hold the just trained signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 and observe the indicator lamp 1 If the indicator lamp 1 stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the respective signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 is pressed and re leased Step 7 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons repeat the ste...

Page 294: ... operator s manual Step 9 왘 Press the training button on the ga rage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow ing two steps Step 10 왘 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for 2 seconds and release the pro grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 왘 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec...

Page 295: ...ul ly trained 왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 cycle your hand held remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 seconds and again press and hold it for 2 seconds Repeat this se quence on the hand held remote con trol until the frequency signal has been learned Upon successful training the indicator lamp 1 will flas...

Page 296: ...rated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote con trolled device The integrated remote control trans mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the integrated remote control memory 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Simultaneously p...

Page 297: ...ol is available for the same device try the programming steps again using that other hand held remote control Make sure new batteries are in the hand held remote control before beginning the procedure 앫 Straighten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integra...

Page 298: ... is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

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Page 300: ...299 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 301: ...own 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program 컄 page 189 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum All of the above as may appl...

Page 302: ...e Maintenance System Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The ...

Page 303: ...towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h For more information refer to Towing the vehicle 컄 page 458 For more information see Electrohydraulic brake system 컄 page 96 With the engine not running there is no ...

Page 304: ... inspected by quali fied technicians immediately Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately park so tha...

Page 305: ...ition move gear selector lever to position P When parking on hills always set the parking brake and turn front wheel against road curb Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of...

Page 306: ...to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs Warning G Although the applicable federal...

Page 307: ...snow or ice Exercise ap propriate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions Warning G If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake with extreme caution Avoid spinning of a drive wheel This may caus...

Page 308: ... 300 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move gear selector lever to posit...

Page 309: ...resulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the ve hicle not facing the wind Warning G The outside temperature indicator is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ic...

Page 310: ...ible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man ...

Page 311: ... on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Center authorized 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 Maintenance Booklet To prevent damage to the catalytic con verters only use premium unleaded gas...

Page 312: ...ne in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one win dow fully open at all times Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leak...

Page 313: ... 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 왘 Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it audibly engages 왘 Close the fuel filler flap Warning G Gasoline ...

Page 314: ...nly or the malfunction in dicator lamp Canada only to illumi nate For more information see also Practi cal hints 컄 page 375 i 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 Opening the hoo...

Page 315: ...lubricants etc 컄 page 482 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level see Engine oil 컄 page 316 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs 컄 page 431 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 143 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 335 ...

Page 316: ...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 317: ... compartment 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 The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ig nition coils spark plug sockets d...

Page 318: ...ion steering wheel until the fol lowing message is seen in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunc tion display 앫 Engine oil level ok 앫 Add 1 0 Qt to reach max oil level Canada 1 0 Liter 앫 Add 1 5 Qts to reach max oil level Canada 1 5 Liters 앫 Add 2 0 Qts to reach max oil level Canada 2 0 Liters 왘 If necessary add engine oil For adding engi...

Page 319: ...level Reduce oil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 404 Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick E 350 only When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the engine at operating te...

Page 320: ...concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 383 Adding engine oil i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters refer to the Factory...

Page 321: ...ap 1 back on filler neck For more information on engine oil see the Technical data section 컄 page 482 and 컄 page 485 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to th...

Page 322: ...ed 왘 Replace and tighten cap For more information on coolant see the Technical data section 컄 page 487 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reser...

Page 323: ...ur 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 Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handli...

Page 324: ...n a suitable container 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could re sult in damage to the washer sys tem reservoir For more information see Windshield and...

Page 325: ...avily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufac...

Page 326: ...ove conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regula...

Page 327: ...pears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recom mend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply re...

Page 328: ...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 329: ...on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Data shown on placard examples are for i...

Page 330: ... your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard Example B locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue if applicable should never exceed the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be ...

Page 331: ...s the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x150 650 lbs Step 5 왘 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and ...

Page 332: ...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 333: ...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 334: ...re inflation pressure 컄 page 334 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard Example A lists the recommend ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi mum loaded vehicle weight The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinfl...

Page 335: ...ssive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehi cle condition If such information is provid ed it can be f...

Page 336: ...ure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 328 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure 왘 Install the valve cap 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS USA only i If you have overfilled the tire releas...

Page 337: ...those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a sign...

Page 338: ...e TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal function develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a malfunction using the TPMS telltale flas...

Page 339: ...that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system s specified range Afterwards the current tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference pressures and then moni tored If you wish to cancel activation 왘 Press the ç button i Reactivate the TPMS after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the infla tion pressure recommended for the vehicle operating condition Tire pres sure shou...

Page 340: ... wear 앫 be more prone to damage from road hazards 앫 adversely affect ride comfort 앫 increase stopping distance Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not ov...

Page 341: ...nation and manufacturer name a number of markings can be found on a tire Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle s tires 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards 컄 page 348 2 DOT Tire Identification Number TIN 컄 page 345 3 Maximum tire load 컄 page 346 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure 컄 page 347 5 Manufacturer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 350 7 Tire size designation load and spee...

Page 342: ...compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tire width The tire width 1 컄 page 341 indicates the nominal tire width in mm Aspect ratio The aspect ratio 2 컄 page 341 is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 341 i...

Page 343: ...ee Load identification 컄 page 344 Warning G The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR 컄 page 351 of your vehi cle Otherwise tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and or seri ous personal injury to you or others Always replace rims and tires with the same designation manufacturer and type as shown on the original part Warning G Do not overload the tires by e...

Page 344: ...pa bility is limited 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 Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed f...

Page 345: ...fication Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S for winter tires up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S1 up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S1 up to 149 mph 240 km h i Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the moun tain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance require ments of th...

Page 346: ...U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s iden...

Page 347: ...de The code 4 컄 page 345 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 컄 page 345 identifies the week and year of manufac ture The first two figures identify the week starting with 01 to represent the first full week of the calendar year The second two figures represent the y...

Page 348: ...heat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated t...

Page 349: ...The treadwear grade is a comparative rat ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantl...

Page 350: ...e tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under 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 Warning G The traction grade assigned...

Page 351: ... kilopascal kPa or bar Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Bar Another metric unit for air pressure There are 14 5038 pounds per square inch psi to 1 bar there are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflat...

Page 352: ...cated on certification label located on the driver s door B pillar Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to 1 psi another metric unit for air pressure is bar There are 100 kilopascals kPa to 1 bar Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capa...

Page 353: ...o easily identify such tires The TIN is comprised of Manufacturer s identifica tion mark Tire size Tire type code and Date of manufacture Tire load rating Numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall Tire manufac turers also ...

Page 354: ...such as when your vehicle is equipped with mixed size tires different tire dimension front vs rear tire rotation is not possible If applicable to your vehicle s tire configu ration tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer s recommended in tervals in the tire manufacturer s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio If none is available tires should be rotated eve...

Page 355: ... Practical hints section 컄 page 422 and 컄 page 445 Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 96 lb ft 130 Nm Only use Genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle s rims ...

Page 356: ...ed tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and The Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maxim...

Page 357: ...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 Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stabilit...

Page 358: ...hains on rear tires only Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance for snow chains To help avoid serious damage to your vehicle or tires use of snow chains is not permis sible with the following tire sizes 앫 265 35 ZR18 XL Extra load 앫 T 155 70 R17 110 M 앫 T 175 55 18 95P ...

Page 359: ...you when your next maintenance ser vice is due Starting approximately 1 month before maintenance service is due one of the fol lowing messages will appear in the multi function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXX Miles Km Service A in XXX Days Service A in X Day Service A due now The maintenance services will be indicated by showing ...

Page 360: ...e term has passed You can also clear it yourself 왘 Press the reset button 1 on the left side of the instrument cluster The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 155 i Vehicles equipped with FSS PLUS Flexible Service System PLUS only Canada vehicles The interval be tween maintenance services depends on your driving habi...

Page 361: ... when the next maintenance service is due 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul tifunction steering repeatedly until the standard display appears in the multi function display 컄 page 155 왘 Press button k or j until the maintenance service indicator display with the service symbol 9 and the service deadline appears in the multi function display i If the battery is disc...

Page 362: ...e indicator in the 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 maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset have an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center correct it Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed Resetting the system without performing t...

Page 363: ... vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the facto ry with a wax base rustpro...

Page 364: ...e paint surface do not bead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months de pending on the climate and washing deter gent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i e loss of gloss Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot Follow the instructions provided by ...

Page 365: ...the inner sides of the wheels Hand wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif fused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake 왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently 왘 Rinse with clean water and th...

Page 366: ...wax on the windshield When leaving the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Other wise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on orna mental moldings Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appear ance they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner Instead use a damp cloth to clean those orna mental moldings For very dirty ornam...

Page 367: ...rgent solution 왘 Use a soft clean cloth and a mild win dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces An automotive glass cleaner is recom mended To prevent scratches or damage never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the sensor cover 1 Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge The windshield wipers must be in a ver tical...

Page 368: ...ck the windshield To clean the window interior do not use a dry cloth abrasives solvents or cleaners containing solvents Do not touch the inside of the front rear or side windows with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Doing so may damage the windows Only use acid free cleaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for an extended per...

Page 369: ...or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis colored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Leather upholstery 왘 Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when clean...

Page 370: ...arefully dab nubuck leather uphol stery with a dry microfiber cloth to re move oil stains Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Do not use Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean nubuck leather upholstery Avoid hard scrubbing on nubuck leath er upholstery Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes o...

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Page 372: ... will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Batteries Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 373: ... ABS available If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning oth er systems such as Distronic or the auto matic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 383 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possi...

Page 374: ...m checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The yellow ABS ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ABS ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire Distronic is deactivated 왘 When driving off apply as little throttle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the acceler ator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the pre...

Page 375: ...ccident Do not drive any fur ther Consult a Mercedes Benz Service Center Under no circum stances should you top up the brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the br...

Page 376: ...ector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accu rate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake 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 l...

Page 377: ...Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Avoid high engine loads e g driving uphill and stop and go driving The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature has exceeded 257 F 125 C 왘 Stop as soon as possible in a safe lo cation and allow the engine and cool ant to cool down Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which ma...

Page 378: ...r to avoid hitting an obstacle W The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 312 The red seat belt telltale comes on after starting the engine with all doors closed The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off 왘 Fasten your seat belts Th...

Page 379: ...l tifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale goes out after few minutes driving H Combination low tire pres sure TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illu minated There is a malfunction in the TPMS 왘 Read and observe messages in the mul tifun...

Page 380: ...nd stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prope...

Page 381: ...on to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an acci dent which could result in serious or fatal inju...

Page 382: ...The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor rective steps 컄 page 390 Warning G If the 75 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passen ger seat do not have a...

Page 383: ...seat are present e g objects such as books brief cases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight 왘 If the light remains out have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not transport a child on the front passen ger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Read an...

Page 384: ...er messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 151 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 164 Remember that clearing a message will only make the mes sage disappear Clearing a message will not correct the condition tha...

Page 385: ... are di vided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 385 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 395 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 386: ... with added caution Wheels will lock during hard braking reduc ing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS display is malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels will lock during hard braking red...

Page 387: ...e note Conven functions available again On board voltage is sufficient the consumers will switch on again Cruise control Drive to workshop Cruise control or Distronic is malfunctioning 왘 Have the cruise control or Distronic checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Distronic External interference Reactivate The Distronic is switched off and is temporarily unavailable 왘 Try activating the Distr...

Page 388: ...e driving e g slush or snow 앫 the system recognizes full sensor availability due to lessening rain or the road surface drying 앫 the message in the multifunction display disappears 앫 the speed last stored flashes in the multifunction dis play for 5 seconds You can operate Distronic as usual again Warning G Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account Switch off Distronic or do not turn it ...

Page 389: ... See Operator s Manual The ESP is deactivated because the power supply was interrupted The electrohydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP available 왘 Synchronize the ESP With the vehicle sta tionary turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchro nize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 ...

Page 390: ...creases the risk of an accident P Gear selector lever in Park You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button with the gear se lector lever not in P You have opened the driver s door with the gear selector lever not in P 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P P N Shift to Neutral or Park You have attempted to start the en gine with the KEYLESS GO start stop b...

Page 391: ...e 36 왘 Open the front passenger door 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary 왘 Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage pocket on the back of the front pas senger seat is empty 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are p...

Page 392: ... Operator s Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu pied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again De pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 81...

Page 393: ...s soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 36 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position 컄 page 41 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged under neath behind or around the seat Such forces may cause ...

Page 394: ...perator s Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu pied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again De pending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 81 t...

Page 395: ... sensor missing One or more sensors malfunction e g bat tery in one or more wheel sensor is empty One or more wheels without wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire 왘 Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The tire pressure for the respective tire is shown in the multifunction display Tire pres monitor curre...

Page 396: ...ly V belt Do not forget that the brake system re quires electrical energy and may be oper ating with restricted capability Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is in creased 왘 Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an ...

Page 397: ...g responsiveness 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 50 Malfunction Electrical consumers switched off The consumer battery has insufficient voltage and can no longer supply the con venience functions such as seat ventila tion The electrical consumers will come back online as soon as on board voltage is ...

Page 398: ...ance is increased The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph 90 km h 왘 Do not drive any further 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects 왘 Call for Roadside Assistance USA only Canada only 3 Reduced braking power Start engin...

Page 399: ...ble Service brake Visit workshop There are malfunctions but the electro hydraulic brake system is operating nor mally 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Brake overheated Drive on but with even greater care The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes 왘 Relieve the load on the brake system 왘 Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessar...

Page 400: ...d towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h For more infor mation refer to Towing the vehicle 컄 page 458 If the electrohydraulic brake system enters its emergency operation mode the driver must apply signifi...

Page 401: ...1 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed ma...

Page 402: ... the engine Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine 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 it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and d...

Page 403: ...e the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this mes sage displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Warranty 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mer cedes Benz Center Coolant ...

Page 404: ...ning warnings and malfunction messages might not be displayed 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by...

Page 405: ...pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution USA only Add 1 Qt engine oil at next refueling Canada only Add 1 Liter engine oil at next refueling E 500 E 55 AMG only The engine oil level is too low 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 317 and add engine oil as re quired 컄 page 319 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible le...

Page 406: ... off the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 319 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 317 Engine oil level Visit workshop E 500 E 55 AMG only The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 317 and add oil as required 컄 page 319 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible leaks Change engine oil Visit workshop E 500 E 55 AMG only It m...

Page 407: ...the catalytic converter 왘 Have oil siphoned or drained off Ob serve all legal requirements with re spect to its disposal Oil sensor malfunction Visit workshop E 500 E 55 AMG only The measuring system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Change engine oil Visit workshop E 500 E 55 AMG only It may be that there is water in the engine oil 왘 Have ...

Page 408: ... the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so 왘 Search for the SmartKey Otherwise the vehicle cannot be cen trally locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped Key not recognized The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is mo mentarily not recognized 왘 Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch if ...

Page 409: ... SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the start er switch Replace key There is no additional code available for SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible A Reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped below the re serve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 312 Check gas cap See Operator s Manual A loss of pressure has been detected in the...

Page 410: ... Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp left The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Front foglamp right The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Active headlamps currently unavailable The active headlamps a...

Page 411: ... 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 172 왘 Switch on headlamps using the exteri or lamp switch Low beam left The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Bi ...

Page 412: ...rker light right The front right side marker lamp is mal functioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Fr Park lamp left The left parking lamps are malfunction ing 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Fr Park lamp right The right parking lamps are malfunction ing 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Rear foglamp Subst...

Page 413: ...le Turn sig right rear Substitute bulb on The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn sig left front The left front turn signal lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn sig right front The right front turn signal lamp is mal functioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal le...

Page 414: ...steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 445 Tire pressure Check tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the mini mum value 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check and adjust tire pressure as required 왘 If necessary change the wheel 컄 page 445 Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tir...

Page 415: ...ry cannot save any more data 왘 Have the service memory checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center K Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding portion of the tilt sliding sunroof open 왘 Close the tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 236 J Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey remo...

Page 416: ...p The system is malfunctioning 왘 Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an...

Page 417: ...ars if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone Tailgate open This message will appear whenever the cargo compartment is open 왘 Close the cargo compartment W Washer fluid please refill The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity 왘 Add washer fluid 컄 page 323 ...

Page 418: ...el to the necessary height re quired for driving 왘 Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display You may then drive off Stop car too low The Airmatic is malfunctioning Avoid excessive steering input The fender or tires could otherwise be damaged Listen for scraping noises Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h 왘 Drive to the side of the road and select a higher vehicle level De...

Page 419: ...xtent The system display or the system is mal functioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop The system display or the system is mal functioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 420: ...it 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 앫 Collapsible wheel chock 앫 A pair of gloves Vehicles without foldable third row seat E 55 AMG only Vehicle tool kit jack and collapsible tire The vehicle tool kit is located in the cargo compartment underneath the cargo com partment floor 1 Release handle 2 U...

Page 421: ... 왘 Pull release handle 1 and fold seat backrest for the folding bench seat up ward 왘 Pull release handle 2 fold seat cush ion upward and remove it 컄 page 138 1 Release handle 2 Footwell 왘 Pull release handle 1 and fold footwell 2 up 왘 To lock fold footwell 2 back into its original position and press it down until it engages Vehicle tool kit vehicles with spare wheel 1 Handle 2 Cover 왘 Turn handle ...

Page 422: ...at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake whi...

Page 423: ...el fold seat cushions and footwell up 컄 page 420 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel bolt wrench and Jack 2 Spare wheel 3 Luggage bowl Removing the spare wheel 왘 Turn luggage bowl 3 counterclock wise 왘 Remove spare wheel 2 Storing the spare wheel 왘 Place spare wheel 2 in wheel well 왘 Turn luggage bowl 3 clockwise to its stop to secure the spare wheel Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel Minispare or c...

Page 424: ...opriate 앫 Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted For more information see the Technical data section 컄 page 478 Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plates upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1 왘 Fold the lower plate o...

Page 425: ... mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to position 1 The driver s door is unlocked i Unlocking your vehicle with the me chanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Press button Œ or on the Sm...

Page 426: ... the locking knobs on the doors have moved down 왘 If necessary push them down manually Except for the driver s door the vehicle should now be locked 1 Locking 왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey 컄 page 424 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1 The driver s door is locked Fuel filler flap emergency releas...

Page 427: ...ector lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Pin 왘 Open the storage compartment in the center armrest 컄 page 275 왘 Take out the cup holder 컄 page 276 왘 Insert a suitable object 1 e g a pin through the hole and press the pin downward 왘 Remove pin 1 i The gear selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P ...

Page 428: ...e 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 sunroof closed 앫 raise sunroof at the rear 왘 Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to 앫 slide sunroof open 앫 lower sunroof at the rear i Do not disconnect the electrical con nectors i Turn c...

Page 429: ...engage 왘 Pull out reset tool 왘 Firmly press head restraint cushion backward towards the rear of the vehi cle until it engages 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re straint For information on active head restraints see Active head restraints 컄 page 76 For information on head restraint adjust ment see Seats 컄 page 42 i For your convenience we recommend that you hav...

Page 430: ...cept old batteries for recycling SmartKey Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove the mechanical key 1 컄 page 424 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in direc tion of arrow in side opening 왘 Using mechanical key 1 push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compart ment 3 Warning G Keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery ...

Page 431: ...martKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove the mechanical key 컄 page 424 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 컄 page 429 in side opening and push grey slide 2 컄 page 429 Battery compartment 3 컄 page 429 is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment 3 컄 page 429 out of the housing in di rection of arrow 1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key 왘 Using ...

Page 432: ... important Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a dis tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when lamps m...

Page 433: ... high beam use the same D2S 35W lamp Do not replace the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center H7 55 W D2S 35 W 5 Halogen headlamp High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamp High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W Parking and standing lamp W 5 W 6 Front fog lamp H1 55 W Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake tail parking standing backup lamp and turn signal lamp...

Page 434: ...dditional turn signals in the exteri or rear view mirrors 앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Bi Xenon lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 Rear lamps except license plate lamps 앫 Front side marker lamps Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you 앫 touch or mov...

Page 435: ...age 143 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 315 Low beam bulb halogen headlamps only 왘 Turn housing cover 1 counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 4 왘 Place bulb socket 5 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise until it en gages 왘 Align housing cover 1 and turn it clockw...

Page 436: ...ce bulb socket 5 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise until it en gages Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 3 왘 Place bulb socket 3 back into the lamp and turn clockwise until it engag es Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamp...

Page 437: ... 컄 page 143 왘 Loosen both screws 1 왘 Remove the license plate lamp 왘 Replace the bulb 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp 왘 Retighten screws 1 Warning G The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re placed individually The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them If the tail lamps are malfunctioning have them exchanged at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 438: ...naps 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 ...

Page 439: ...e 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 damage For your convenience we recommend that you have this work carried out by an author...

Page 440: ... of arrow 4 왘 Remove wiper blade 1 Installing rear wiper blade 1 Wiper blade 2 Tab 3 Attachment 4 Installing 왘 Slide the wiper blade 1 into attachment 3 in direction of arrow 4 왘 Let tab 2 latch into attachment 3 until it locks in place 왘 Check if the wiper blade is securely fas tened 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the rear windshield Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding i...

Page 441: ...e engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever once 컄 page 61 왘 Open the driver s door this puts the ig nition in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway Sealing tires with TIREFIT E 55 AMG vehicles with foldable third r...

Page 442: ... wheel Do not drive the vehicle under such circum stances Contact your nearest Mercedes Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance Warning G Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled swal lowed or absorbed through the skin causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Any contact with eyes or skin should be f...

Page 443: ...tch 8 The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire After 5 minutes the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi 1 8 bar The air hose can become hot during inflation Please exercise appropriate caution 왘 If this tire inflation pressure is not at tained turn off the electric air pump detach the filler hose from the tire valve and drive vehicle back and forth very slowly approxi...

Page 444: ...nt 왘 Close the cargo compartment 왘 Drive away immediately The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire Warning G If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar is not attained tire is too severely damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair In this case TIREFIT cannot properly seal the tire Do not drive the vehicle Contact the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or call Roa...

Page 445: ...est tire re pair facility to have tire repaired or replaced Recommended duration of use 300 miles 500 km at 50 mph 80 km h with the recommended tire inflation pres sure Warning G Follow recommend inflation pressures 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 und...

Page 446: ...ays try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface However should circumstances require you to do so on a hill place the wheel chock and the other sizeable object as follows 왘 Place the wheel chock and another siz able object on the downhill side block ing both wheels of the axle not being worked on Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel Minispare or collapsible tire are different ...

Page 447: ... 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 parking...

Page 448: ... hub 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 vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised 앫 Never lie down under th...

Page 449: ...ollowing the instructions under Lowering the vehicle 컄 page 450 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 wh...

Page 450: ... electric air pump switch 2 The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the collapsible tire 왘 Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi 3 5 bar This takes about 5 minutes for the col lapsible tire Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during infla tion Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when using the equip ment Warning G Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel ...

Page 451: ...ring the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the designated storage space underneath the cargo compartment floor 컄 page 419 Warning G Follow recommend inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damage...

Page 452: ... your driving style must be adapt ed accordingly Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles road curbs potholes or off road areas This is especially important if the ve hicle is heavily loaded The emergency driving distance that can be achieved greatly depends on the demands placed on the vehicle Depending on speed load driving maneuvers road conditions outside t...

Page 453: ...be done using the designated terminal connections in the en gine compartment 컄 page 457 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 322 Never lean over batteries while connecting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to com...

Page 454: ...ccident Warning G The electrohydraulic brake system requires electrical power to operate A malfunction in the vehicle s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys tem operation and switch it into its emer gency operation mode The same applies if battery is disconnected To brake the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to o...

Page 455: ... arrangement in your vehicle model the ventilation tube is located either on the left or right side of the battery 왘 Take out the battery Charging and reinstalling the battery 왘 Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Ben...

Page 456: ...n lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling The battery its filler caps and the bat tery ventilation tube must always be se curely installed when the vehicle is in operation Never invert the terminal connections i The following procedures must be car ried out following any interruption of battery p...

Page 457: ...ng 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 etc ...

Page 458: ...arged battery with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals on each battery and then from the positive terminals on each battery Now you can turn on the lights 왘 Have the battery checked...

Page 459: ...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 wheels on the...

Page 460: ...witch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock re move SmartKey from starter switch and re insert Warning G The brake system requires electrical power to operate A malfunction in the vehicle s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys tem operation and switch it into its emer gency operation mode T...

Page 461: ...tion 2 the ve hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turn ing at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 103 To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking deactivate the automatic cen tral locking 컄 page 127 Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow ing eye bolt Never attach t...

Page 462: ...ompartment floor 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench To reinstall cover 왘 Fit cover 1 and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover 왘 Pull cover 2 in direction of arrow 왘 Fold cover 2 down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the storage compart ment...

Page 463: ...ox in the passenger compartment 컄 page 463 The amperages of the fuses are also given there Spare fuses Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment 컄 page 419 Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment 컄 page 419 Warning G Only use fuses approved by Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question Us...

Page 464: ...sing your hands pull cover 2 in di rection of arrow and remove Closing 왘 Hook cover 2 into the opening at the front 왘 Press cover 2 back on until it engag es Fuse box in cargo compartment The fuse box is located behind the left hand trim panel in the cargo compart ment 1 Trim panel 2 Button for unlocking trim panel Opening trim panel 왘 Press button 2 왘 Fold down trim panel 1 Closing trim panel 왘 F...

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

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

Page 468: ...nties 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty 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 l...

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

Page 470: ...E 500 E 500 4MATIC 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley E 55 AMG The E 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...

Page 471: ...o of cylinders 6 8 Bore 3 66 in 92 90 mm 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 39 in 86 00 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 213 5 cu in 3498 cm3 303 0 cu in 4966 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 268 hp 6000 rpm3 200 kW 6000 rpm 3 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft ...

Page 472: ...ine 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 4500 rpm 700 Nm 2650 rpm 4500 rpm Maximum engine speed 6500 rpm Firing ord...

Page 473: ...t an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 MOE Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires with limited run flat characteristics original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes Benz may result in dam age that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i For information on driving with MOExtended tires see MOExtended system 컄 page 451 Using tires other than those approve...

Page 474: ... should only be adjusted on cold tires Follow tire man ufacturer s maintenance recommenda tion included with the vehicle i The following pages also list the ap proved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires Winter tires are not available as standard or optional factory equip ment but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Depending on vehicle model ...

Page 475: ...rance Package E 500 Rims light alloy 8 J x 17 H2 8 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 5 in 38 mm 1 5 in 38 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95H All season tires1 245 45 R17 95H M S Winter tires1 2 2 Not available as factory equipment 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S ...

Page 476: ...IC Sport Package 1 Not available in Canada Rims light alloy 8 J x 18 EH2 8 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires2 2 Radial ply tires 245 40 ZR18 97Y XL Extra Load All season tires Winter tires2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 245 40 R18 97V XL Extra Load M S ...

Page 477: ...port Package E 55 AMG Front axle Rims light alloy 8 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 40 ZR18 Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1 54 in 39 mm Summer tires1 265 35 ZR18 XL Extra Load 2 2 Must not be used with snow chains ...

Page 478: ...ims light alloy 8 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 5 in 38 mm Summer tires1 2 1 Radial ply tires 2 Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System U S vehicles only 245 45 R17 95 W MOExtended All season tires Winter tires1 2 3 3 Not available as factory equipment 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S MOExtended ...

Page 479: ...e to the recommended tire inflation pres sure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pres sure of the Minispare and the collaps ible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires Make sure the Minispare wheel is in flated to approximately 61 psi 4 2 bar Inflate the collapsible tire 컄 page 449 to approximately 51 psi 3 5 bar Rim 4 B ...

Page 480: ...or 14 V 1 7 kW 14 V 1 7 kW 14 V 1 7 kW Battery auxiliary 12 V 12 Ah 12 V 12 Ah 12 V 12 Ah Battery main 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK IL FR 6 A Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 00 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 18 5 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm 18 5 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm ...

Page 481: ...or view mirrors folded out 78 3 in 1990 mm 78 3 in 1990 mm 78 3 in 1990 mm Overall vehicle height 58 9 in 1495 mm Overall vehicle height Airmatic DC optional on E 350 standard on E 500 E 55 AMG 58 4 in 1483 mm 58 5 in 1485 mm 58 5 in 1485 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 15...

Page 482: ...exterior view mirrors folded out 78 3 in 1990 mm 78 3 in 1990 mm Overall vehicle height 58 9 in 1495 mm Overall vehicle height Airmatic DC optional on E 350 standard on E 500 58 4 in 1483 mm 58 5 in 1485 mm Wheelbase 112 4 in 2854 mm 112 4 in 2854 mm Track front 61 3 in 1557 mm 61 6 in 1565 mm Track rear 61 1 in 1552 mm 61 4 in 1560 mm Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg ...

Page 483: ...ire at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils E 500 8 0 US qt 7 5 l E 55 AMG 9 0 US qt 8 5 l Automatic transmission E 350 E 500 8 5 US qt 8 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 6 9 US qt 6 5 l E 55 AMG 8 0 US qt 7 5 l Front axle E 350 4MATI...

Page 484: ...E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 0 62 US qt 0 585 l MB Transfer Case Fluid Power steering approx 0 95 US qt 0 9 l MB Power Steering Fluid Pentosin CHF 11S Front wheel hubs approx 3 0 oz 85 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system 1 1 US qt 1 05 l MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling system E 350 E 350 4MATIC 10 7 US qt 10 0 l MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze E 500 E 500 4MATIC 11 9 US qt 11 3 ...

Page 485: ...serve of E 55 AMG 3 7 US gal 14 0 l Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer 4 8 US qt 4 5 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available pre mixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures ...

Page 486: ...boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended Your au thorized Mercedes Benz Center will pro vide you with additional information Using engine oils and oil filters of spec ification other than those expressly re quired for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canad...

Page 487: ...ous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gaso line must be used If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane fuel is used follow these prec...

Page 488: ...This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10 MTBE must not exceed 15 The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3 plus additional cosolvents Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed Gasohol which contains 10 ethanol a...

Page 489: ...ion antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leak age Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality con sult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Anticorro...

Page 490: ...icants etc Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C E 350 E 350 4MATIC 5 3 US qt 5 0 l 5 9 US qt 5 5 l E 500 E 500 4MATIC 6 0 US qt 5 65 l 6 6 US qt 6 2 l E 55 AMG 7 0 US qt 6 6 l 7 7 US qt 7 3 l ...

Page 491: ...y available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze dependingonambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 앫 1 part S to100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially availa...

Page 492: ...AS Brake Assist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied Bead 컄 page 350 Bi Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as a light source and produce a more in tense light than filament headlamps Bi Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam CAC Cu...

Page 493: ...e way as conventional cruise con trol 앫 If a slower moving vehicle is ahead Distronic will reduce your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by re duced throttle and up to 20 brak ing power to maintain the preset minimum following distance DOT Department of Transportation 컄 page 351 Electrohydraulic brake system Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for increased braking safety and co...

Page 494: ...ioning System Satellite based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re ceivers Employs DVD digital maps for navigation GVW Gross Vehicle Weight 컄 page 351 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 컄 page 351 Instrument cluster The displays and indicator warning lamps in the driver s field of vision in cluding the tachometer speedometer and fuel gauge...

Page 495: ... s ability to resist undesired detonation knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Multifunction display The display field in the instrument clus ter used to present information provid ed by the control system Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operat ing the control system...

Page 496: ...s the transmission selector le ver from being moved out of position P without the ignition or engine on and brake pedal depressed Sidewall 컄 page 352 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 Alarm Identification on De mand The Tele ...

Page 497: ...roads Vehicles Maintenance System U S vehicles Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte nance service is due The Vehicle Main tenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service calculates other maintenance service work required and calls for the next maintenance servic...

Page 498: ...nt bolt vehicle tool kit 419 447 491 Anticorrosion antifreeze 488 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti theft systems 101 Anti theft alarm system 101 Immobilizer 101 Tow away alarm 103 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 305 Ashtray 277 Aspect ratio 350 AUDIO menu 161 Selecting radio station 161 Selecting satellite radio station 162 Audio system CD mode 162 Auto dimming Rear view mirrors 197 Automatic centr...

Page 499: ...6 Reconnecting 455 Removing 454 Bead 350 Beverage holder see Cup holders Bi Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Block heater Canada only 356 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid Checking 313 Messages in display 399 Brake lamp Cleaning lenses 365 Messages in display 409 Replacing bulbs 431 Brake pads Message in display 397 Brakes 302 Warning lamp 374 Break in period 300 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC...

Page 500: ...l panel Rear 213 229 Deactivating system 206 219 Dual zone automatic climate control 202 Front defroster 209 223 Maximum cooling MAX COOL 224 Rear climate control 229 Residual engine heat REST 228 Clock 25 170 Setting time 171 Cockpit 22 491 Cockpit Management and Data System see COMAND Cold tire inflation pressure 350 Collapsible tire 478 Collapsible wheel chock 423 COMAND 492 COMAND see separate...

Page 501: ... speedometer 161 Dimensions vehicle 480 Direction of rotation tires 327 Displays Digital speedometer 161 Distronic 245 Maintenance service indicator 358 Messages in display 395 Multifunction display 155 Outside temperature 155 169 Symbol messages 395 Text messages 385 Vehicle status message memory 165 Vehicle system settings Control system 155 Distance to empty Range Trip computer 180 Distronic 24...

Page 502: ...8 Warning lamp 96 Electronic Stability Program see ESP 93 492 Emergency calls Tele Aid calls 284 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 196 Emergency operations Fuel filler flap 425 Gear selector lever Unlocking 426 Locking unlocking the vehicle 424 Remote door unlock 289 Tilt sliding sunroof Manual operation 427 Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emergency In case of Battery Jump starting 456 First ...

Page 503: ... 317 405 Recommended engine oils and oil filter 485 Viscosity 492 Engine oil level 314 ESP 93 492 Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP 99 Messages in display 388 Warning lamp 373 ETD 492 Safety guidelines 70 Exterior rear view mirrors Parking position 178 F Factory SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 114 Filler neck Engine oil 320 First aid kit 419 Flat tire 440 Lowering the vehicle 450 Mounting th...

Page 504: ...Requirements Diesel fuel 487 Requirements Octane rating Gasoline engine 487 Technical data 482 Fuel consumption statistics After start 180 Since last reset 180 Fuel filler flap 312 Locking unlocking 312 Opening 312 Opening in an emergency 425 Fuel reserve warning lamp 25 408 Fuel tank Capacity 484 Filler flap 312 Fuel Premium unleaded gasoline 313 484 487 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Capacities 4...

Page 505: ...ee Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 144 Messages in display 409 410 411 412 Replacing bulbs 434 Switch 54 Headliner and shelf below rear window Cleaning and care of 368 Heated seats 135 Heated steering wheel 279 Height adjustment Vehicle level control 256 High beam flasher 147 High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25 Messages in display 410 Replacing bulbs 432 Switching on High mounted brake l...

Page 506: ...ective setting 109 Loss of 111 Messages in display 408 Opening and closing the power tilt sliding sunroof 234 Opening and closing the windows 234 Positions in starter switch 36 Remote control 106 Starting the engine 50 Turning off engine 61 Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Battery check lamp 111 Changing batteries 429 430 Factory setting 114 Locking Tailgate 115 Locking unlocking 35 Locking unlocking ...

Page 507: ...ing 168 LATCH type child seat anchors see Chil dren in the vehicle License plate lamps 432 Messages in display 410 Replacing bulbs 436 Light alloy wheels cleaning 367 Light sensor see Lamp sensor Lighter see Cigarette lighter 278 Lighting Daytime running lamp mode 144 Lighting Exterior and interior 143 Limp Home Mode 196 Loading 260 Split rear bench seat 260 Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lig...

Page 508: ... Selecting language 168 Multifunction display messages 385 ABS Batteries 386 395 396 Brake fluid 399 Brake lamps 409 Brake pads 397 Check engine 375 Coolant 400 401 402 Cruise control 386 Distronic 386 Door 403 Electrohydraulic brake system 397 398 Engine oil 317 404 405 406 ESP 388 389 Fog lamps 409 411 Fuel reserve tank 408 Headlamps 409 410 411 Hood 407 Key SmartKey 408 Key SmartKey with KEYLES...

Page 509: ... alarm 90 Panorama roof with power tilt sliding pan el Messages in display 414 Parcel net Front passenger footwell 274 Parking 304 On hills 59 304 Over things that burn Potential consequences 59 304 Parking brake 52 60 Message in display 398 Parking lamps Messages in display 411 Replacing bulbs 411 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 141 178 198 Gear position 50 186 Parts service 466 PASS ...

Page 510: ...dio transmitters 309 Range distance to empty 181 Reading lamp front 149 Reading lamp rear 150 Rear bench seat Foldable 260 Rear door window Blocking operation 89 Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 146 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray Rear seat head restraints see Head re straints Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 200 Recommended inflation pressure 352 Recovery ser...

Page 511: ...138 Seating capacity 329 Seats 40 129 Drive Dynamic seat with multicontour features 133 Easy entry exit feature 43 Heater 135 Memory function 140 Split rear bench seat 260 Ventilation 136 Securing cargo Cargo tie down rings 264 Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self test OCS 85 Tele Aid 283 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance Service indicator Service life Ti...

Page 512: ... gearshifting E 55 AMG Automatic transmission 191 Steering wheel Cleaning 368 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 290 Storage box in cargo compartment 268 Storage compartments 30 Center console 272 Cup holder 275 Glove box 272 Parcel net in front passenger footwell Rear center console 273 Ruffled storage bags 273 Storing Tires 326 Submenus In control system Submenus see Control system submenus Sun vi...

Page 513: ...ices 290 System self check 283 Telematics 495 Telephone 26 181 281 Answering ending a call 182 Message in display 416 Operation 181 Phone book 183 Redialing 183 Temperature Display mode Interior temperature 207 221 Setting display unit Tether attachment points see Cihildren in the vehicle Tie down rings Cargo compartment 264 Tightening torque 450 495 Time 171 172 Setting minutes 171 TIN 352 Tire V...

Page 514: ...tern 353 Winter 355 Tools 419 Top tether see Children in the vehicle Tow away alarm 103 Towing eye bolt 461 Towing the vehicle 458 Traction 190 352 Transmission fluid level 320 Transmission gear slector lever see Gear selector lever Traveling abroad 309 Tread 352 Tread depth 326 355 Treadwear indicators 352 Trip computer 180 Trip odometer 153 Turn signal lamps Cleaning lenses 365 Messages in displ...

Page 515: ...d 290 Vehicle status message memory 164 Vehicle tool kit 419 Vehicle jack 421 Vehicle washing 364 VIN 496 Voice control system 496 W Warning lamps see Lamps Indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function 252 Distronic 246 Parking brake 53 Seat belt telltale 72 Warranty coverage 467 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 490 Washing the vehicle 362 Wear patt...

Page 516: ...515 Index Winter driving Block heater Canada only 356 Snow chains 356 Tires 355 Winter driving instructions 307 Winter tires 355 Wood trims cleaning 369 X Xenon headlamps see Headlamps ...

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Page 520: ...nz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 2508 31 Press time May 10 2005 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful w...

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