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Summary of Contents for SLK 2012

Page 1: ...taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way repl...

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Page 4: ...dating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle...

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Page 6: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 87 Lights and windscreen wipers 99 Climate control 113 Driving and parking 125 On board computer and displays 177 Stowing and features 235 Maintenance and care 247 Bre...

Page 7: ...Setting the side air vents 123 Switching AIRSCARF on off 91 Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST Ambient lighting on board com puter 192 AMG menu on bo...

Page 8: ...ting 274 Display message 212 Important safety notes 273 Jump starting 277 Location 274 Removing fitting 275 Belt see Seat belt Belt force limiters activation 39 Belt tensioner Activation 39 Function 4...

Page 9: ...07 Parking lamps front 108 Removing replacing the cover front wheel arch 107 Reversing lamps 109 Standing lamps 108 Turn signals front 108 Children In the vehicle 47 Restraint systems 47 Child seat Au...

Page 10: ...ive emergency light ing 106 Cruise control Cruise control lever 151 Deactivating 153 Display message 217 Driving system 151 Important safety notes 151 LIM indicator lamp 151 Selecting 152 Setting a sp...

Page 11: ...Driver s seat see Seats Driving abroad Service24h 253 Symmetrical dipped beam 100 Driving on flooded roads 150 Driving safety system BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLUS 54 Electronic Brake force Distri...

Page 12: ...element Function notes 68 Locking vehicle 73 Emergency release Driver s door 73 Emergency spare wheel Inflating the collapsible spare wheel 270 Notes data 297 Storage location 262 Stowing 262 Emergenc...

Page 13: ...gency spare wheel Floormat 246 Foglamps Extended range 105 Switching on off 101 Frequencies Garage door opener 246 Mobile phone 301 Two way radio 301 Front foglamps Display message 210 Front windscree...

Page 14: ...61 Indicator and warning lamps Coolant 231 DISTRONIC PLUS 233 Engine diagnostics 231 Fuel tank 231 SPORT handling mode 229 Indicator lamps Display message 208 see Warning and indicator lamps Indicator...

Page 15: ...broad 100 Foglamps 101 Foglamps extended range 105 Hazard warning lamps 103 Headlamp flasher 103 Headlamp range 102 Light switch 100 Main beam headlamps 103 Motorway mode 104 Parking lamps 100 Rear fo...

Page 16: ...g instructions Multifunction display Function notes 180 Permanent display 191 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on board computer 179 Overview 31 N Navigation Menu on board computer 184 On bo...

Page 17: ...ning display 168 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp 49 Petrol 304 Phone see Telephone Plastic trim cleaning instructions 257 Power windows see Side windows PRE SAFE preventive occupant safety system Di...

Page 18: ...ce navigation Route guidance navigation 184 S Safety Children in the vehicle 47 Child restraint systems 47 Safety systems see Driving safety systems Seat belt Adjusting the driver s and front passenge...

Page 19: ...4 In the Instrument cluster 28 Segments 179 Selecting the unit of measure ment 190 see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC Deactivating variable 155 Display message 216 Function notes 153 Important safety...

Page 20: ...83 Tow away protection 62 Towing Important safety notes 278 With the rear axle raised 280 Towing away Fitting the towing eye 279 Removing the towing eye 280 With both axles on the ground 280 Tow start...

Page 21: ...data 310 Vehicle battery see Battery vehicle Vehicle dimensions 310 Vehicle emergency locking 73 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate 302 Vehicle tool kit 261 Vehicle we...

Page 22: ...function 111 Replacing the wiper blades 110 Switching on off 109 Winter operation Important safety notes 288 Radiator cover 250 Slippery road surfaces 151 Snow chains 289 Winter tyres Limiting the spe...

Page 23: ...time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning an end of life vehicle Mercedes Benz will take back your Mercedes Benz to dispose...

Page 24: ...s or modifications should there fore be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If work on electronic equipment and its soft ware is carried out incorrectly this equipment could stop...

Page 25: ...list workshop A qualified specialist workshop has the nec essary specialist knowledge tools and quali fications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle This is especially the case for...

Page 26: ...cal reactions of vehi cle components to certain driving situations e g airbag deployment or ESP interven tion This data is used exclusively to Rassist in the rectification of faults and defects Rhelp...

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Page 28: ...Cockpit 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 31 Centre console 32 Overhead control panel 34 Door control panel 35 25 At a glance...

Page 29: ...Overhead control panel 34 C Climate control systems 114 D Ignition lock 127 Start Stop button 127 Function Page E Adjusts the steering wheel manually 92 F Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 92 G...

Page 30: ...gearshift paddles 139 C Light switch 100 D Diagnostics connection 22 Function Page E Opens the bonnet 248 F Electric parking brake 147 G Ignition lock 127 Start Stop button 127 H Adjusts the steering...

Page 31: ...s i Instrument cluster kilometres Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 179 Fuel gauge Rev counter 179 Function Page Coolant temperature 178 A Multifunction display 180 B Instrument cluster lightin...

Page 32: ...ster miles Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 179 Fuel gauge Rev counter 179 Function Page Coolant temperature 178 A Multifunction display 180 B Instrument cluster lighting 178 Instrument cluste...

Page 33: ...226 B Distance warning 233 C Turn signals 103 D h Tyre pressure monitor 233 E 6 SRS 230 F Seat belt 224 Function Page G Diesel engine pre glow 129 M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles 229 H Coolant...

Page 34: ...s or ends a call 187 Exits telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 179 9 Selects a submenu or...

Page 35: ...the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 90 AIRSCARF 91 c PARKTRONIC 167 A ECO start stop func tion 131 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 103 C 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG ON OFF indicator lamp 4...

Page 36: ...ocket 241 G Selector lever 137 H Stowage compartment 237 Cup holders 239 I Stowage compartment 236 Function Page J Roof switch cover 79 K Audio COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating instructi...

Page 37: ...ONTROL 84 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 105 A Switches the auto matic interior lighting con trol on off 105 Function Page B Spectacles compartment 237 C Deactivates tow away protection...

Page 38: ...the seat exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel 96 A Folds the exterior mir rors in out 94 Function Page B Selects the right exte rior mirror 94 C W Opens closes the right side window 75 D W Opens close...

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Page 40: ...Useful information 38 Occupant safety 38 Children in the vehicle 47 Driving safety systems 53 Anti theft systems 61 37 Safety...

Page 41: ...t belt cor rectly at all times even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags The airbags are not deployed in all types of accidents For example if the protective capacity of cor rectly fastened seat be...

Page 42: ...e SRS checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Triggering of belt tensioners belt force limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision the airbag control unit evaluates impor...

Page 43: ...eased generally does not constitute a health hazard The 6 SRS warning lamp lights up The airbag installation locations are identified by the AIRBAG symbol G WARNING Airbags provide additional protecti...

Page 44: ...the high speed at which the airbag must be deployed G WARNING Airbag functionality can only be assured if the following parts are not covered and no badges or stickers are attached to them Rpadded ste...

Page 45: ...ront passenger side could be deployed Have restraint systems that have been trig gered replaced Sidebags G WARNING If you wish to use seat covers Mercedes Benz recommends that for safety reasons you o...

Page 46: ...hys ical limits are exceeded and the vehicle understeers or oversteers severely PRE SAFE takes the following measures depending on the hazardous situation detec ted Rthe seat belts are pre tensioned R...

Page 47: ...t of strength If you have diffi culty resetting the NECK PRO head restraints have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Tilt the top of the NECK...

Page 48: ...r twelve years of age cannot wear the seat belts correctly Therefore they should always be secured in a suitable child restraint system on the front passenger seat You can find more information under...

Page 49: ...PRE SAFE can be found in the PRE SAFE preventative occupant protection section Y page 43 Releasing seat belts X Press release button Y page 45 and guide belt tongue back towards belt loop Make sure t...

Page 50: ...t constitute a health hazard The 6 SRS warning lamp lights up G WARNING If the seat belt tensioners have been trig gered they provide no additional protection in the event of another accident Therefor...

Page 51: ...the child restraint systems listed at Y page 52 You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz...

Page 52: ...SSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up To make you aware of this danger a corre sponding warning sticker has been affixed on the dashboard and on both sides of the sun visor on the front...

Page 53: ...g Rthe belt tensioner G WARNING Do not place electronic devices on the front passenger seat e g Rlaptops when switched on Rmobile phones Rcards with transponders e g ski passes or access cards Signals...

Page 54: ...mp does not light up or lights up and does not go out after 60 seconds X Remove electronic equipment from the front passenger seat e g Rlaptop Rmobile phone Rcards with transponders such as ski passes...

Page 55: ...restraint system Recommended child restraint systems If you secure a forward facing child restraint system without transponder for automatic child seat recognition to the front passenger seat X Move...

Page 56: ...ou will find information about the following driving safety systems RABS Anti lock Braking System RBAS Brake Assist System RBAS PLUS Brake Assist System Plus RAdaptive brake lamps RESP Electronic Stab...

Page 57: ...nd weather condi tions Brakes If ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal X If ABS intervenes continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking sit uation...

Page 58: ...D and a navigation system and vehicles for Australia the radar sensor system and on board computer must be switched off in the vicinity of radio tele scope facilities Y page 194 For BAS PLUS to assist...

Page 59: ...ARNING If the warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes proceed as follows Rdo not deactivate ESP under any circum stances Ronly depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling awa...

Page 60: ...ed if the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continu ously when the engine is running If the warning lamp and warning lamp are lit continuously ESP is not availa ble due to a malfunction...

Page 61: ...automatically when the engine is started i Vehicles with ECO start stop function the ECO start stop function switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop When pulling away a...

Page 62: ...ke boosting effect However the rear wheels can still lock e g under full braking This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident You should therefore adapt your driving styl...

Page 63: ...If you approach an obstacle and PRE SAFE Brake detects a risk of a collision the system will initially alert you both visually and acous tically If you do not brake or take evasive action the system w...

Page 64: ...and vehicles for Australia the radar sensor system and on board computer must be switched off in the vicinity of radio tele scope facilities Y page 194 For PRE SAFE Brake to assist you when driv ing...

Page 65: ...icle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds X To switch off unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is switched off auto mati...

Page 66: ...automatically To prevent a false alarm deactivate the inte rior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and Rpeople or animals remain in the vehicle Rthe side windows remain open Deactivating X Remove...

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Page 68: ...Useful information 66 Key 66 Doors 71 Boot 73 Side windows 75 Roof 78 65 Opening and closing...

Page 69: ...ured by prolonged exposure to extremely high or low temperatures for example In this case rescuing people from outside the vehi cle is difficult Deactivate the interior motion sensor before you lock t...

Page 70: ...those of a conven tional key e g using KEYLESS GO to unlock and pressing the button to lock When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS GO the distance between the key and the corre sponding door handle m...

Page 71: ...unlock and open the driver s door or the boot lid the anti theft alarm system will be trig gered Y page 61 There are several ways to turn off the alarm X To turn the alarm off with the key press the...

Page 72: ...ignal reception range of the vehicle press ing the or button locks or unlocks the vehicle Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery X Take the emergency key element out of the key Y...

Page 73: ...powerful source of radio waves X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and press the button There...

Page 74: ...h the key As a result they may not be able to free them selves in the event of an emergency As a result they could be seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to extremely high or low t...

Page 75: ...side You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside The central locking unlocking button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the stowage compartments such as the glove compar...

Page 76: ...longer be locked with the key use the emergency key element X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door and the boot lid X Press the locking button Y page 72 X Check whether the locking...

Page 77: ...become trapped when closing the boot lid X Pull the boot lid down using recess X If necessary lock the vehicle with the button on the key Y page 66 or with KEYLESS GO Y page 67 i If a KEYLESS GO key...

Page 78: ...system will be triggered Y page 61 X Take the emergency key element out of the key Y page 68 X Insert the emergency key element into the boot lid lock as far as the stop X Turn the emergency key elem...

Page 79: ...t Right X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock i You can continue to operate the side win dows after you switch off the engine This function remains active for five minutes or until th...

Page 80: ...windows press the button on the key until the side windows are fully opened X To interrupt the opening procedure release the button X To close all side windows press the button on the key until the si...

Page 81: ...ntil the side window has closed The side window is closed with increased force If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull...

Page 82: ...ing the roof make sure that nobody is trapped or injured by moving parts such as the boot lid the hinged roof or the roof linkage If there is a risk of entrapment release the roof switch immediately T...

Page 83: ...nstead all of the side windows open or close simultaneously Y page 76 Additionally the Close boot separator message appears in the multifunction dis play Locking the roof again The roof is not locked...

Page 84: ...on the luggage compartment lip X To open grip the handle of boot separa tor X Press the release button in the handle of boot separator Boot separator is unlocked X Pull boot separator up out of the ey...

Page 85: ...draught stop while driving Fit or remove AIRGUIDE only when the vehicle is stationary G WARNING If you use the draught stop in darkness or in other conditions offering poor visibility your view to th...

Page 86: ...left side of the vehicle example X Prepare for fitting Y page 83 X Hold draught stop at an angle and slide it with locked latch in the direction of arrow into the bracket of the opposite roll bar X Pr...

Page 87: ...from the traf fic after you have stopped the vehicle in accordance with road and traffic conditions Operating AIRGUIDE X Stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions Folding out f...

Page 88: ...cause a severe or fatal injury For this reason never remove the covering behind the overhead control panel Never touch electrical system components control unit cables or cable connections Always hav...

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Page 90: ...Useful information 88 Correct driver s seat position 88 Seats 89 Steering wheel 92 Mirrors 94 Memory function 96 87 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 91: ...her the head restraint is adjus ted properly Y page 90 When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the he...

Page 92: ...mation Rdo not spill any liquids on the seats If liquid is spilled on the seats dry them as soon as possible Rif the seat covers are damp or wet do not switch on the seat heating The seat heating shou...

Page 93: ...function Y page 96 Adjusting the head restraints X To raise lower push the head restraint upwards or pull it down into the desired position Adjusting the 4 way lumbar support You can adjust the contou...

Page 94: ...ating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off prema turely The vehicle s electrical s...

Page 95: ...n lock Therefore do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle as they could become trapped if the steering wheel is adjus ted G WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi cle is station...

Page 96: ...EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when you Rremove the key from the ignition lock Ropen the driver s door and KEYLESS GO is in position 1 Ropen the driver s door and...

Page 97: ...ver your shoulder The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision The exterior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear window heating is switched on and the outside temperature is lo...

Page 98: ...il you hear the mirror engage in position The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual Y page 94 Automatic anti dazzle mirrors G WARNING If incident light from...

Page 99: ...Y page 94 X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the stored parking position The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its original positio...

Page 100: ...settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage posi tion button 1 2 or 3 un...

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Page 102: ...Useful information 100 Exterior lighting 100 Interior lighting 105 Replacing bulbs 106 Windscreen wipers 109 99 Lights and windscreen wipers...

Page 103: ...nt Light System Converting to symmetrical dipped beam If your journey takes you to countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which the vehicle is registere...

Page 104: ...e dipped beam headlamps are switched on the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up i In vehicles with the Intelligent Light Sys tem the daytime driving lights are switched on and dimmed...

Page 105: ...glamps when the light switch is in the T position the rear fog lamp can only be switched on if the foglamps without dipped beam headlamps are switched on i If you switch the engine off key in posi tio...

Page 106: ...up when the main beam head lamps are switched on X To switch off the main beam head lamps move the combination switch back to its normal position The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes ou...

Page 107: ...of the front wheels In this way relevant areas remain illuminated while driving This allows you to recognise pedes trians cyclists and animals Active when the lights are switched on Cornering light fu...

Page 108: ...the length of the journey and the weather conditions humidity and temper ature If the level of moisture does not diminish X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop Interior ligh...

Page 109: ...tarting the engine Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times Have the headlamp setting checked regularly Other b...

Page 110: ...Bi xenon headlamps Intelligent Light System Cornering lamp H7 55 W Tail lamps Reversing lamp W 16 W Replacing the front bulbs Fitting removing the cover on the front wheel arch You must remove the cov...

Page 111: ...the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and pull it out X At the bulb holder push the bulb upwards disconnect it and pull it out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bul...

Page 112: ...rving the traffic condi tions thereby causing an accident Replace the wiper blades twice a year ideally in spring and autumn Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscreen is dry as this cou...

Page 113: ...een wiper Important safety notes G WARNING The wiper arms could start moving and cause an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers switched on Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing t...

Page 114: ...X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind screen Problems with the windscreen wipers The windscreen wipers are obstructed Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windscreen wiper movement The...

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Page 116: ...Useful information 114 Overview of climate control sys tems 114 Operating the climate control sys tem 117 Adjusting the air vents 122 113 Climate control...

Page 117: ...e interior and filters undesirable substances from the air The air conditioning system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control is only operational when the engine is run ning 8 The function only works...

Page 118: ...er of notes and recommendations to help you use the air conditioning system optimally RSwitch on climate control using the button The indicator lamp in the but ton lights up RSet the temperature to 22...

Page 119: ...ol to automatic mode Y page 118 Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto matic climate control The following contains instructions and rec ommendations to enable you to get the most out of your THERMOTRONIC a...

Page 120: ...low and air distribution are set to automatic mode or X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previously selected settings come into effect again X To switch off press the but...

Page 121: ...ir the airflow and the air distribution Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also activated If desired cooling with air dehu midification can be deact...

Page 122: ...r vents i Regardless of the air distribution setting airflow is always directed through the side air vents You can only close the side air vents by fully closing the adjuster on the side air vents Y p...

Page 123: ...in The cooling with air dehu midification function remains on Air recir culation mode remains deactivated or X Press the button10 The indicator lamp in the button goes out Airflow and air distribution...

Page 124: ...s thereby causing an accident X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To activate press the g button The indicator lamp in the g button lights up i Air recirculation mode is activated auto...

Page 125: ...speed X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it X To switch on press the or but ton The indicator lamp in the or button lights up X To deactivate press the or button The indicator...

Page 126: ...Side window demister vent Side air vent X To open the side air vent turn the adjuster in side air vent in the direction of the arrow to position 1 X To close the side air vent turn side air vent adjus...

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Page 128: ...Useful information 126 Running in notes 126 Driving 126 Manual transmission 135 Automatic transmission 136 Refuelling 142 Parking 146 Driving tips 148 Driving systems 151 125 Driving and parking...

Page 129: ...omatic transmission RTry to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kick down RThe shift ranges 3 2 or 1 should only be engaged when driving slowly e g when driving in mo...

Page 130: ...old Key positions Key g To remove the key 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windscreen wipers 2 Ignition power supply for all consumers and drive position 3 To start the engine If the key...

Page 131: ...rom the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle X Remove Start Stop button from ignition lock i When you insert Start Stop button into ignition lock the system needs approximately two seconds recogni...

Page 132: ...release it immediately The engine then starts automatically Using KEYLESS GO to start the engine G WARNING Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEY LESS GO key For this reason children should nev...

Page 133: ...rom the brake pedal This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll G WARNING Never leave the vehicle when i...

Page 134: ...ive message are not shown i If automatic cylinder shut off is active in drive program C the active number of cyl inders 4 is also shown in the symbol This means that the engine will only oper ate with...

Page 135: ...n Ryou switch to drive program S or M AMG vehicles Rthe vehicle starts to roll Rthe brake system requires this Rthe system detects moisture on the wind screen when the air conditioning system is switc...

Page 136: ...ngine switch off Y page 131 are fulfilled the symbol is shown in the multifunction display If not all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 131 are fulfilled the symbol is not shown in the...

Page 137: ...X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the ve...

Page 138: ...ING The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way Do not keep any objects in the driver s footwell Make sure that floor mats or carpets are correctly secured and that there is sufficient...

Page 139: ...on shown in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way Do not keep any objec...

Page 140: ...ear Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary A Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N while driving Otherwise the auto matic transmission could be dam aged Releasing the bra...

Page 141: ...ogram selector button General notes The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving character istics Example program selector button On AMG vehicles drive program E is calle...

Page 142: ...icle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin Drive program S is characterised by the fol lowing Rsporty engine and transmission settings Rthe vehicle pulling away...

Page 143: ...ssion shifts down one or more gears Manual drive program Activating the manual drive program Manual drive program M differs from drive program S with regard to spontaneity responsiveness and the smoot...

Page 144: ...hold the left hand steering wheel gearshift pad dle until the transmission shifts to the opti mal gear for the current speed Kickdown i Vehicles with an AMG engine it is not possible to use kickdown i...

Page 145: ...e parking lock manually In the event of an electrical fault it is possible to release the selector lever lock manually to move it out of position P e g if you wish to tow the vehicle away Do not use a...

Page 146: ...uel can The fuel lines and or the diesel injec tion system could otherwise be blocked by particles from the fuel can Further information on fuel and on fuel grades can be found in the Fuel section Y p...

Page 147: ...after the pump stops filling for the first time Otherwise fuel may leak out Closing X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly X Close fuel filler flap 144 Refue...

Page 148: ...uns smoothly or X Start the engine using the touch start function To do this turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and then release it immediately Y page 127 If the engine does not start X T...

Page 149: ...G If the engine is not running there is no power assistance for the steering and brakes Steer ing and braking then requires significantly greater effort As a result you might lose control of the vehi...

Page 150: ...engthy period The red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up i The electric parking brake is not automat ically engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO start stop function Releasi...

Page 151: ...nd cause an accident Short journey Vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the vehicle is mostly driven for short dis tances it is possible that malfunctions may occur during the automatic cleaning...

Page 152: ...which could lead to an accident To avoid this danger you should Roccasionally brake carefully without put ting other road users at risk when you are driving on salted roads This helps to remove any s...

Page 153: ...do not drive in tyre ruts and brake carefully Driving on flooded roads If you have to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected please bear in mind that Rthe maximum permissible still wa...

Page 154: ...eating and wearing too quickly G WARNING Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid Use...

Page 155: ...ur foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated The vehicle automatically maintains the speed i Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients The stored...

Page 156: ...e with man ual transmission while driving or depress the clutch pedal for longer than six sec onds Ron vehicles with manual transmission you shift to a gear that is too high and as a result the engine...

Page 157: ...to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running To store the current speed or a higher speed LIM indicator lamp To store the current speed or call up the last stored speed To store the current...

Page 158: ...il the desired speed is set Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed Making adjustments in 10 km h incre ments X Briefly press the cruise control lever beyond the...

Page 159: ...fully respon sible for the vehicle s distance from other vehicles the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time DISTRONIC PLUS does not react in particular to Rpedestrians Rstationary obstacles on...

Page 160: ...p Brake to avoid a collision Cruise control lever With the cruise control lever you can operate DISTRONIC PLUS and variable SPEED TRONIC The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates wh...

Page 161: ...he accelerator pedal the DISTRONIC PLUS inactive message appears in the multifunction dis play The set distance to a slower moving vehicle in front will then not be maintained You will be driving at t...

Page 162: ...only an aid designed to assist driving It is not a substitute for attentive driving The driver remains fully responsible for the vehi cle s distance from other vehicles the vehi cle s speed and for b...

Page 163: ...ol on the cruise control lever The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and Rthe driver s door is open and the driver s seat belt is unfastened Rthe...

Page 164: ...or the current traffic and driving situation You can other wise endanger yourself or others by uninten tionally triggering sudden acceleration or braking X Briefly pull the cruise control lever toward...

Page 165: ...using the on board computer Y page 189 When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will see the following in the multifunction dis play Symbol for activated PRE SAFE Brake Vehicle in front if detected Dis...

Page 166: ...e vehicle in front is no longer detected RESP intervenes or if you deactivate ESP Rthe transmission is in the P R or N position Rthe vehicle is near a radio telescope facility Y page 312 Ryou switch o...

Page 167: ...and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta cles or stationary vehicles If for example the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle DISTRONIC P...

Page 168: ...g in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD function is deactivated when you depress the accelerator p...

Page 169: ...e g bat tery failure Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses are tam pered with Rthe battery is disconnected If you leave the vehicle or park it deactivate the HOLD...

Page 170: ...an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if you Rswitch on the ignition...

Page 171: ...minimum the distance may no longer be shown Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashb...

Page 172: ...u will hear an intermittent warning tone for approx imately two seconds Rseventh segment onwards you will hear a warning tone for approximately two sec onds This indicates that you have now reached th...

Page 173: ...ymbol You receive steering instruc tions when parking You may also use PARK TRONIC Y page 167 G WARNING Parking Guidance is merely an aid and may recommend parking spaces that are not suit able for pa...

Page 174: ...ositioned in the parking space after parking is dependent on various factors These include the posi tion and shape of the vehicles parked in front and behind it and the conditions of the location In s...

Page 175: ...ur roundings Confirm with OK X Press the a button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm The multifunction display switches to Park ing Guidance Depending on your distance from the park ing sp...

Page 176: ...ing lapses in con centration on the part of the driver it sug gests taking a break G WARNING ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may detect your tiredness or lapses in concentra tion too late or not a...

Page 177: ...ur seat belt and open the driver s door e g for a change of drivers or to take a break Speed Limit Assist Important safety notes Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed limits in the multifunction...

Page 178: ...page 189 Symbol appears A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit appears in the mul tifunction display for around five seconds as soon as it is detected Any other infor mati...

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Page 180: ...information 178 Important safety notes 178 Displays and operation 178 Menus and submenus 182 Display messages 199 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 224 177 On board computer and di...

Page 181: ...warnings from certain systems For this reason you should always make sure that your vehicle is safe to use You could otherwise cause an accident by driving an unsafe vehicle G WARNING The operating s...

Page 182: ...erature are dis played after a short delay Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available Cruise control Y page 151 activated The segments light up f...

Page 183: ...s dialling the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits telephone book redial memory 6 RMakes or a...

Page 184: ...mission the clock and the outside temperature or speed are shown instead of transmission posi tion and drive program The following messages can appear in the multifunction display Z Shift recommendati...

Page 185: ...age 186 Tel menu telephone Y page 187 A Assist menu assistance Y page 189 B Serv Y page 190 menu Rcalling up display messages Y page 199 Rtyre pressure loss warning Y page 291 or checks the tyre press...

Page 186: ...184 X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select From start or From reset Example From start trip computer Distance Time Average speed Average...

Page 187: ...shift recom mendations see Y page 136 Resetting values You can reset the values of the following func tions Rtrip meter Rtrip computer From start Rtrip computer From reset X Press the or button on the...

Page 188: ...display Change of direction icon When a change of direction has been announced you will see visual distance dis play next to the symbol for change of direction This shortens from the bottom to the to...

Page 189: ...on Audio 20 or COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions and select Radio X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Audio menu Waveband Station13 X To select a stored stat...

Page 190: ...X To select the next or previous scene briefly press the 9 or button X To select a scene from the scene list rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button until the desired scene has been reached Te...

Page 191: ...he Tel menu you can still accept a call Rejects or ends a call X Press the button on the steering wheel If you are not in the Tel menu you can still reject or end a call Dialling a number from the pho...

Page 192: ...shows Speed Limit Assist X Press The current selection is displayed X To activate or deactivate press a If Speed Limit Assist is operational and the message function is activated the multifunc tion d...

Page 193: ...e used for Rchanging the instrument cluster settings Rchanging the light settings Rchanging the vehicle settings Rchanging the convenience settings Rrestoring the factory settings Instrument cluster S...

Page 194: ...select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Perma nent display function You will see the selected set...

Page 195: ...ry You can also have the dipped beam head lamps set for driving on the right or left at a qualified specialist workshop Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting X Press the or button on the stee...

Page 196: ...function X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to sele...

Page 197: ...active There is a risk of occupants becoming trapped Before acti vating the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature make sure that nobody can become trapped Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if t...

Page 198: ...speed winter tyres function in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set in the Vehicle submenu If you want to reset the Daytime driving lights function in the Light submenu you must turn the key in the i...

Page 199: ...g wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown i If the RACETIMER is selected the and buttons cannot be used to call up the menu bar Lap RACETIMER You can...

Page 200: ...to reset the lap time to 0 Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine the RACETIMER is reset to 0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted You cannot delete individual stored laps If you have stoppe...

Page 201: ...CETIMER X Press or on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown Each lap is shown in a separate submenu The fastest lap is indicated b...

Page 202: ...u cannot hide display messages of the highest priority The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message memory The on board comp...

Page 203: ...stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be d...

Page 204: ...sit a qualified specialist workshop immediately currently unavail able See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable The ad...

Page 205: ...due to a malfunction The adaptive brake lights BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds ATTENTION...

Page 206: ...cialist workshop The yellow warning lamp and the red indicator lamp are lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Release the electric...

Page 207: ...up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or remains lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning X Sw...

Page 208: ...Parking brake inop erative The yellow warning lamp lights up The red indicator lamp flashes for about ten seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released It then goes out or rem...

Page 209: ...you leave it Y page 267 You can restart the engine J Check brake fluid level G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir In addi tion the red J warning lamp light...

Page 210: ...stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Engage the electric parking brake X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 257 X Cl...

Page 211: ...t LEDs This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions b Left cornering light or Right cor nering light The left or right ha...

Page 212: ...ether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 106 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left brake lamp or Right brake lamp The left or right hand brake lamp is faulty X Check whet...

Page 213: ...r Front right parking lamp The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 106 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Re...

Page 214: ...engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work shop The fan motor is faulty X If the coolant temperature is below 120 you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist worksho...

Page 215: ...p If the poly V belt is OK X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 4 Check eng oil lev when next refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the...

Page 216: ...d due to heavy rain snow or fog If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Engage the elect...

Page 217: ...54 and PRE SAFE Brake Y page 59 are then also not available X Drive on Once you have moved far enough away from the radio telescope the above functions are available again Vehicles with Becker MAP PIL...

Page 218: ...eds below 30 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer following the recommended path X Park again and while doing so observe the dis...

Page 219: ...X Engage the electric parking brake X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 257 X Clean the bumpers Y page 257 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are f...

Page 220: ...splay shows 120 km h X Drive slower Tyres Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Tyre pressure Check tyres G Risk of accident The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected...

Page 221: ...yre s G Risk of accident The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle wit...

Page 222: ...e tyres has dropped suddenly A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X If necessary...

Page 223: ...the engine N The boot lid is open X Close the boot lid M G Risk of accident The bonnet is open A warning tone also sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention...

Page 224: ...phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display K Decrease speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as...

Page 225: ...equences and M Solutions Key does not belong to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock X Use the correct key Replace key The key needs to be replaced X Visit a qualified specialist wo...

Page 226: ...ocation of the key with the KEYLESS GO functions in the vehicle If the KEYLESS GO key is still not detected X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary Key still in vehi cle T...

Page 227: ...e sounds for up to six seconds G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt is not fastened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 44 The warning tone ceases 7 The red seat belt warn ing lamp lights up after the e...

Page 228: ...km h X Fasten your seat belt Y page 44 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat At the same time you are drivi...

Page 229: ...fluid This does not correct the error The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident ABS Anti lock Brake System has been deactivated due to a fault For this reason...

Page 230: ...h The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out If the warning lamp is still on X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on ca...

Page 231: ...es while the vehicle is in motion G Risk of accident ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin Cruise control or DISTRONIC PL...

Page 232: ...pecialist workshop The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running G Risk of accident ESP BAS BAS PLUS PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function hill start assist and the...

Page 233: ...ions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out If the warning lamp is still on X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Vi...

Page 234: ...emer gency running mode is cancelled The vehicle need not be checked 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range X...

Page 235: ...void heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving on mountain roads and stop start traffic The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds The cool...

Page 236: ...on You may have to brake or take evasive action More information about DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 156 and PRE SAFE Brake Y page 59 Tyres Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions h The yellow ty...

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Page 238: ...Useful information 236 Stowage areas 236 Features 239 235 Stowing and features...

Page 239: ...y objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rhave an accident Sharp edged and fragile objects must not be carried in the luggage net Do not carry hard objects in the...

Page 240: ...age compartment in front of the arm rest X To open slide cover back Stowage compartment telephone com partment under the armrest i Depending on the vehicle s equipment a 12 V socket a USB port and an...

Page 241: ...he driver s seat Reversible floor panel in the boot Using the flat side of the reversible floor panel will give you a level boot floor If you turn the reversible floor panel over you can transport obj...

Page 242: ...for hot drinks You may otherwise scald yourself Cup holder in the front centre console You can remove the cup holder insert to clean it Clean the cup holder with clean lukewarm water only X To open s...

Page 243: ...ed a car park ticket into retaining strip make sure that it is not blown away by the wind Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirro...

Page 244: ...sso ries include such items as lamps or chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery may discharge X Turn the key to position 1 in the...

Page 245: ...than in a vehicle that does not have an exterior aerial i There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted in your vehicle in some cases these are country specific i You can connect a Bluet...

Page 246: ...ible with most European garage and gate opener drives More information on HomeLink and or compatible products is available from Rany Mercedes Benz Service Centre Rthe HomeLink hotline 0 08000 466 354...

Page 247: ...rming the rolling code synchronisation Y page 243 X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the programming button of the door or gate drive see the door or gate drive operating instru...

Page 248: ...em with a fixed code indi cator lamp lights up green Garage door system with a rolling code indicator lamp flashes green i The transmitter will transmit a signal for as long as the button is pressed T...

Page 249: ...the floormats and secure them if necessary A floormat which is not properly secured can slip and thereby interfere with the movement of the pedals Do not place floormats on top of one another X Slide...

Page 250: ...Useful information 248 Engine compartment 248 Maintenance 252 Care 253 247 Maintenance and care...

Page 251: ...otection provided by the active bonnet will then be restored For the drive to the workshop reset the trig gered active bonnet yourself If the active bonnet has been triggered pedestrian pro tection ma...

Page 252: ...g started Rthe ignition is switched on You could otherwise suffer an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off G WARNING The winds...

Page 253: ...a maximum engine oil level Depending on the engine the oil dipstick may be installed at a different location When checking the oil level Rpark the vehicle on a level surface Rthe engine should be swit...

Page 254: ...ockwise and remove it X Top up the engine oil If the oil level is at or under the MIN mark on the oil dipstick add 0 5 to 1 0 litre of engine oil X Replace cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise Ma...

Page 255: ...th the windscreen washer system and the headlamp cleaning system Further information on windscreen washer fluid antifreeze Y page 309 Maintenance ASSYST PLUS service interval display Service messages...

Page 256: ...ad to increased wear and damage to the major assemblies or the vehicle Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries The Service Hotline s current tele...

Page 257: ...the windscreen wiper switch is at posi tion 0 The vehicle could otherwise be damaged After using an automatic car wash wipe off wax from the windscreen and the wiper blades This will prevent smears an...

Page 258: ...ases visit a qualified spe cialist workshop X Remove impurities immediately where possible whilst avoiding rubbing too hard X Soak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas af...

Page 259: ...can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components Cleaning the wiper blades G WARNING Switch off the windscreen wipers and remove the key from the ignition lock before cleaning the wind...

Page 260: ...l pipes with a chrome care product tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Interior care Cleaning the display X Before cleaning the display make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down X Clean t...

Page 261: ...he cov ers down with a dry cloth Make sure that the leather does not become soaked It may otherwise become rough and cracked Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes...

Page 262: ...Useful information 260 Where will I find 260 Flat tyre 263 Battery 273 Jump starting 277 Towing and tow starting 278 Electrical fuses 281 259 Breakdown assistance...

Page 263: ...ng triangle The warning triangle is secured on the inside of the boot lid X Open the boot lid X Turn catch in the direction of the arrow X Remove warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle X Fol...

Page 264: ...Some tools for changing a wheel are spe cific to the vehicle Tools approved for your vehicle are available at a qualified specialist workshop X Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit lift up the boot floor Tyre...

Page 265: ...e emergency spare wheel Otherwise the collapsible emergency spare wheel will not fit in the boot in the intended manner Mercedes Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at a qualified spec...

Page 266: ...e engine X Vehicles without KEYLESS GO remove the key from the ignition lock X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO open the driver s door The on board electronics have status 0 which is the same as the key havin...

Page 267: ...ately with water RIf the tyre sealant comes into contact with your eyes immediately rinse them thor oughly with clean water RIf tyre sealant is swallowed immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly an...

Page 268: ...e faulty tyre X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approximately 10 m X Pump up the tyre again After a maximum of ten minutes the tyre pressure must be at least 200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi G WARNING If...

Page 269: ...ssure press pres sure release button next to pressure gauge X To remove the tyre sealant bottle from the tyre inflation compressor press together the locking tabs on the yellow cap X Pull the tyre sea...

Page 270: ...heel change on your vehicle e g wheel chock wheel wrench or centring pin consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 263 X Remove the following items depending on...

Page 271: ...ing the vehicle secure it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks Never disen gage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised Rthe jack must be placed on a firm f...

Page 272: ...Turn crank A clockwise until jack sits completely on jacking point and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground X Turn ratchet A until the tyre is raised a maximum of 3 centimetres off the groun...

Page 273: ...original length wheel bolts when refitting the original wheel after it has been repaired X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces X Slide the emergency spare wheel onto the centring pin and pu...

Page 274: ...essure has been reached X Unscrew air hose union nut from the valve X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible emergency spare wheel valve again Removing an air hose X To remove the hose from the tyre...

Page 275: ...rive your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tyres MOExtended tyres may only be used in con junction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning system or with an activa...

Page 276: ...ave it standing idle for a lengthy period Only replace a battery with a battery that has been recommended by Mercedes Benz Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle par...

Page 277: ...roy electronic compo nents such as the alternator i When you park the vehicle remove the key if you do not require any electrical con sumers The vehicle will then use very little energy thus conservin...

Page 278: ...o Rset the clock see the separate operating instructions On vehicles with COMAND Online and a navigation system the clock is set auto matically Rreset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in...

Page 279: ...on point is in the engine compartment Y page 277 X Open the bonnet Y page 248 X Connect the battery charger to the positive terminal and earth point in the same order as when connecting the donor batt...

Page 280: ...ible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device Ryou may only jump start the vehicle when the engine and catalytic converter are cold Rdo not start the engine if the batte...

Page 281: ...th point A and negative terminal then from positive terminal and positive terminal each time beginning at the contacts on your own vehicle first X Close cover of positive terminal after removing the j...

Page 282: ...towing away or tow starting a vehicle If the tractive power is too high the vehicles could be damaged On vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the key instead of the Start Stop button Turn the key to position...

Page 283: ...oth axles on the ground It is important that you observe the safety instructions when towing away your vehicle Y page 278 G WARNING The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do...

Page 284: ...ed You can find information on Jump starting at Y page 277 Before tow starting the following conditions must be fulfilled Rthe battery is connected Rthe engine has cooled down Rthe catalytic converter...

Page 285: ...travel Rfuse box in the boot behind the partition trim The fuse allocation chart is located in the vehicle tool kit Y page 261 in the stowage compartment under the boot floor Fuse box in the engine co...

Page 286: ...X To open release cover on the right and left hand sides with a flat object X Open cover downwards in the direction of the arrow Electrical fuses 283 Breakdown assistance Z...

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Page 288: ...Useful information 286 Important safety notes 286 Operation 286 Winter operation 288 Tyre pressure 289 Changing a wheel 294 Wheel and tyre combinations 295 285 Wheels and tyres...

Page 289: ...perating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on t...

Page 290: ...sure monitoring systems other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehi cle RRegularly check the pressure of all the tyres including the emergency spare w...

Page 291: ...cle to M S tyres Using summer tyres at very cold temperatures could cause tears to form thereby damaging the tyres permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage M S t...

Page 292: ...cle by Mercedes Benz or that are of a corre sponding standard of quality If you intend to fit snow chains please bear the following points in mind Rsnow chains cannot be fitted to all wheel tyre combi...

Page 293: ...d for that tyre size To test tyre pressure use a suitable pressure gauge The outer appearance of a tyre does not permit any reliable conclusion about the tyre pressure G WARNING If you fit unsuitable...

Page 294: ...yre pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tyre pressure Y page 289 The tyre pressure loss warning system does not replace the need to regularly check your vehicle s tyre pressures since an eve...

Page 295: ...3 The current pressures are saved as new reference values As a result a warning message will appear if the tyre pres sure drops significantly The tyre pressure monitor does not warn you of an incorrec...

Page 296: ...d the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster Each tyre that is affected by a significant loss of pressure is highlighted in the pressure dis play If the Please correct tyre pre...

Page 297: ...riving characteristics if the wheels or tyres have different dimensions The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged There is a risk of acci dent Interchange front and rear wheels onl...

Page 298: ...nal Extended tyres featuring run flat characteristics RMO1 Mercedes Benz Original only cer tain AMG tyres Mercedes Benz Original Extended tyres may only be used on wheels that have been specifically a...

Page 299: ...fit tyres that do not feature run flat characteristics e g winter tyres A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified spe cialist workshop i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol lowing tyre tabl...

Page 300: ...yres Light alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 BA 205 55 R1 6 91 H M Si17 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 37 5 BA 205 55 R1 6 91 H M Si17 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 BA 225 45 R17 91 H M Si18 7 5 J x 17 H2 ET 42 BA 235 40 R18 95 V XL...

Page 301: ...51 psi 6 0 B x 18 H2 ET 25 Depending on the country the engine and the wheels fitted your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel i The specified tyre pressure is...

Page 302: ...data 300 Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 300 Vehicle electronics 301 Identification plates 302 Service products and capacities 303 Vehicle data 310 Boot lid opening dimensions 311 24 GHz radar sensor sys...

Page 303: ...lla tion or modification if they comply with legal requirements All genuine Mercedes Benz parts meet this requirement The use of non approved parts may invalidate the vehicle s general operating permi...

Page 304: ...tting RF radio frequency trans mitters If your vehicle has fittings for two way radio equipment use the power supply or aerial connections intended for use with the basic wiring Be sure to observe the...

Page 305: ...sitions in the outer area of the vehicle for the following wavebands RTrunked radio Tetra R70 cm waveband RGSM DCS PCS RUMTS LTE The operating permit may be invalidated if the instructions for install...

Page 306: ...mission oil Rcoolant Rbrake fluid Rwindscreen washer fluid Rclimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched Mercedes Benz recommends that you use products tested and...

Page 307: ...ou can refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel i If the recommended fuel is not available but only as a temporary measure you may also use unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON 82 5 MON This may...

Page 308: ...p of carbon deposits These will form especially on the inlet valves and in the combustion chamber This could lead to engine running problems e g Rlonger engine warm up phase Runeven idle Rengine noise...

Page 309: ...ry fuel Only use flow improvers tested and approved by Mercedes Benz During use please observe the information on operation Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are deci sive in improving low temperat...

Page 310: ...ion e g MB Approval 229 51 You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com by enter ing the designation e g 229 5 The table shows which engine oils h...

Page 311: ...the Service Booklet Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes...

Page 312: ...eeze and corrosion protec tion Washer fluid G WARNING Windscreen washer fluid antifreeze is highly flammable Avoid spilling windscreen washer fluid antifreeze on hot engine components as it can ignite...

Page 313: ...cle length ECE 4134 mm Vehicle length ECE when opening closing the roof 4324 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2006 mm Wheelbase 2430 mm Maximum boot load 100 kg SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Vehic...

Page 314: ...ng the roof 4329 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2006 mm Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors 1817 mm Vehicle height 1301 mm Vehicle height when opening closing the roof 1561 mm Wheelb...

Page 315: ...l you that the radar sensor system is being switched off Y page 214 BAS PLUS Y page 54 is then also unavailable If the deactivation does not occur automatically you must deactivate the radar sensor sy...

Page 316: ...drell Bank 53 14 10 N 02 18 26 W 9 km Knockin 52 47 24 N 02 59 45 W 5 km Pickmere 53 17 18 N 02 26 38 W 5 km Ireland Iceland Italy Medicina 44 31 14 N 11 38 49 E 20 km Noto 36 52 34 N 14 59 21 E 8 km...

Page 317: ...6 00 N 37 27 00 E 35 km Kalyazin 57 13 22 N 37 54 01 E 35 km Pushchino 54 49 00 N 37 40 00 E 35 km Zelenchukskaya 43 49 53 N 41 35 32 E 35 km Saudi Arabia Sweden Onsala 57 23 45 N 11 55 35 E 12 km Swi...

Page 318: ...y Radio telescope facilities Geographical latitude and longitude Distance to be maintained from the facility USA United Arab Emi rates Cyprus 24 GHz radar sensor system country overview 315 Technical...

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