Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014 Owner'S Manual Download

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Driving Assistance package ........... 194

HOLD function ............................... 183

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195

Parking Guidance ........................... 188

PARKTRONIC ................................. 185

Speed Limit Assist ......................... 192

SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 180

Driving tips

Aquaplaning ................................... 167

Automatic transmission ................. 153

Brakes ........................................... 166

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179

Downhill gradient ........................... 166

Driving abroad ............................... 110

Driving in winter ............................. 168

Driving on flooded roads ................ 168

Driving on wet roads ...................... 167

Fuel ................................................ 165

General .......................................... 165

Icy road surfaces ........................... 168

Limited braking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 167

New brake pads/linings ................ 167

Running-in tips ............................... 140

Snow chains .................................. 317

Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110

Wet road surface ........................... 166

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 207

Dynamic handling package

Function/notes ............................. 182

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 217

Function/notes ............................. 101

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 102

Function/notes ............................. 101

Switching on/off ........................... 217

EBD (electronic brake force distri-

bution)

Display message ............................ 225

Function/notes ................................ 66

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 165

On-board computer ....................... 204

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 147

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 146

Deactivating/activating ................. 148

General information ....................... 146

Important safety notes .................. 145

Introduction ................................... 145

Electrical fuses

see Fuses

Electromagnetic compatibility

Declaration of conformity ................ 23

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 51

Emergency key

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80

Emergency key element

Function/notes ................................ 74

Locking vehicle ................................ 80

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 80

Emergency spare wheel

General notes ................................ 334

Important safety notes .................. 334

Inflating the collapsible spare

wheel ............................................. 335

Removing ....................................... 334

Stowing .......................................... 335

Technical data ............................... 337

Emergency unlocking

Vehicle ............................................. 80

Engine

Display message ............................ 234

ECO start/stop function ................ 145

Engine number ............................... 342

Jump-starting ................................. 304

Running irregularly ......................... 150

Starting problems .......................... 150

Starting the engine with the key .... 144

Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 144

Stopping ........................................ 162

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 309

Warning lamp (engine diagnos-

tics) ............................................... 257

Engine electronics

Notes ............................................. 340

Index

Summary of Contents for SLK 2014

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: ...constantly updating 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...

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Page 6: ...eats steering wheel and mirrors 95 Lights and windscreen wipers 109 Climate control 125 Driving and parking 139 On board computer and displays 199 Stowing and features 263 Maintenance and care 279 Bre...

Page 7: ...stem see Climate control Airbag Headbag 47 Introduction 45 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica tor lamp 41 Airbags Front airbag driver front passenger 46 Important safety guidelines 45 Sidebag 47 Triggering...

Page 8: ...heel gearshift paddles 154 Transmission position display 152 Transmission positions 153 Automatic transmission emer gency running mode 158 B BAS Brake Assist System 61 BAS PLUS Brake Assist System PLU...

Page 9: ...er 287 Interior 290 Matt paintwork 288 Notes 286 Paint 288 Plastic trim 290 Roof lining 292 Seat belt 292 Seat cover 291 Sensors 290 Steering wheel 291 Trim pieces 291 Washing by hand 287 Wheels 288 W...

Page 10: ...tion statistics on board computer 204 Convenience closing feature 85 Convenience opening feature see Side windows Convenience opening closing air recirculation mode 134 Coolant engine Checking the lev...

Page 11: ...om puter 216 Automatic locking switch 80 Central locking unlocking key 73 Control panel 37 Display message 247 Emergency locking 80 Emergency unlocking 80 Important safety notes 78 Opening from the in...

Page 12: ...display Function notes 165 On board computer 204 ECO start stop function Automatic engine start 147 Automatic engine switch off 146 Deactivating activating 148 General information 146 Important safet...

Page 13: ...ng in out automatically 104 Folding in out electrically 104 Out of position troubleshooting 104 Parking position 105 Resetting 104 Storing settings memory func tion 106 F Fault message see Display mes...

Page 14: ...ng lamps 113 Display message 249 Head level heating AIRSCARF 100 Head restraints Adjusting 98 see NECK PRO head restraints Headbag Display message 231 Operation 47 Headlamp Cleaning system function 11...

Page 15: ...GO 141 KEYLESS GO Convenience closing 85 Display message 249 Locking 73 Removing the Start Stop button 143 Start Stop button 141 Starting the engine 144 Unlocking 73 Kickdown Driving tips 153 Manual d...

Page 16: ...mendation 152 Starting the engine 144 Matt finish cleaning instructions 288 Media Interface see Separate operating instructions Memory card audio 207 Memory function 106 Mercedes Benz Service Centre s...

Page 17: ...erhead control panel 36 P Paint code 342 Paintwork cleaning instructions 288 Panic alarm 40 Park Assist Parking Guidance 188 Parking Important safety notes 162 Parking brake 163 Position of exterior m...

Page 18: ...manual 103 Refuelling Fuel gauge 30 Important safety notes 158 Notes for AMG vehicles 344 Refuelling process 159 see Fuel Releasing the parking lock man ually automatic transmission 158 Remote contro...

Page 19: ...Sensors cleaning instructions 290 Service see ASSYST PLUS Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu on board com puter 212 Service products Brake fluid 348 Coolant engine 348 Engin...

Page 20: ...opwatch RACETIMER 219 Stowage areas 264 Stowage compartments Armrest front 265 Armrest under 265 Centre console 265 Cup holder 267 Door 266 Glove compartment 264 Important safety information 264 Rear...

Page 21: ...lay message 243 Important safety notes 320 Not reached TIREFIT 299 Reached TIREFIT 299 Recommended 318 Tyre pressure loss warning General notes 319 Important safety notes 319 Restarting 320 Tyre press...

Page 22: ...Washer fluid Display message 249 Wheel and tyre combinations see Tyres Wheel bolt tightening torque 328 Wheel chock 325 Wheeled draught stop see AIRGUIDE Wheels Changing a wheel 323 Changing replacing...

Page 23: ...Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 291 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z ZONE function Switching on off 132 20 Index...

Page 24: ...the engine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gea...

Page 25: ...granted Rif other road users could be endangered Rif the emission or noise levels are adversely affected Always specify the vehicle identification num ber VIN when ordering genuine Mercedes Benz parts...

Page 26: ...ould be damaged without the damage being visi ble Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or in the case of an acci dent no longer withstand the strain they are designed for If the underb...

Page 27: ...vehicle This particularly applies to work relevant to safety Observe the notes in the Service Booklet Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Rwork relevant to sa...

Page 28: ...systems Rambient conditions e g outside tempera ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to Rassist in recognising and rectifying faults and defects Ranalyse vehicle funct...

Page 29: ...on General notes Information on licences for free and open source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the fol lowing website http www mercedes benz com opensour...

Page 30: ...Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 30 Multifunction steering wheel 33 Centre console 34 Overhead control panel 36 Door control panel 37 27 At a glance...

Page 31: ...anel 36 C Climate control systems 126 D Ignition lock 141 Start Stop button 141 Function Page E Adjusts the steering wheel manually 100 F Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 100 G Cruise control l...

Page 32: ...154 C Opens the bonnet 281 D Diagnostics connection 23 E Light switch 110 Function Page F Adjusts the headlamp range 112 G Electric parking brake 163 H Ignition lock 141 Start Stop button 141 I Adjust...

Page 33: ...Instrument cluster in vehicles with colour multifunction display Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 201 Fuel gauge Function Page Rev counter 201 Coolant temperature 200 A Multifunction display...

Page 34: ...ster miles Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 201 Fuel gauge Rev counter 201 Function Page Coolant temperature 200 A Multifunction display 202 B Instrument cluster lighting 200 Instrument cluste...

Page 35: ...ed 252 B Electric parking brake yellow 252 C Distance warning 260 D Turn signals 113 E h Tyre pressure monitor 320 Function Page F 6 Restraint system 40 G Seat belt 251 H Diesel engine pre glow 144 M...

Page 36: ...or ends a call 208 Exits telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 201 9 Selects a submenu or...

Page 37: ...the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 99 AIRSCARF 100 c PARKTRONIC 185 A ECO start stop func tion 146 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 113 C 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG ON OFF indicator lamp 4...

Page 38: ...Selector lever 152 H Stowage compartment 265 Cup holders 267 I Stowage compartment with Media Interface 264 Function Page J Roof switch cover 88 K Audio COMAND control ler see the separate oper ating...

Page 39: ...ONTROL 92 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 116 A Switches the auto matic interior lighting con trol on off 117 Function Page B Spectacles compartment 265 C Deactivates tow away protection...

Page 40: ...the seat exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel 106 A Folds the exterior mir rors in out 104 Function Page B Selects the right exte rior mirror 103 C W Opens closes the right side window 83 D W Opens cl...

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Page 42: ...Useful information 40 Panic alarm 40 Occupant safety 40 Children in the vehicle 51 Pets in the vehicle 59 Driving safety systems 60 Protection against theft 68 39 Safety...

Page 43: ...bags The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other They can only offer protection if all vehicle occupants always Rhave the seat belt correctly fastened Y page 43 Rhave th...

Page 44: ...ning lamp Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched on Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the engine running Rlights up again while the engine is running G WARNING If the restraint syst...

Page 45: ...The belt tensioner tightens the seat belt in the event of a collision so that it fits tightly across your body However it does not pull the vehi cle occupants back in the direction of the seat backres...

Page 46: ...t belt tensioners may be deployed unintentionally or fail to be deployed when required There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Never modify safety belts seat belt tension ers seat bel...

Page 47: ...on the seat belt Y page 42 and the notes on correct use of seat belts Y page 43 X Adjust the seat Y page 96 The seat backrest must be in an almost vertical position X Pull the seat belt smoothly out...

Page 48: ...protection in applicable accident situations Not all airbags are deployed in an accident The different airbag systems work independ ently of each other Y page 47 However no system available today can...

Page 49: ...esulting from the speed of the airbag as it deploys make sure that Rthere are no people animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag Rthere are no objects between the seat door and...

Page 50: ...a side impact the sidebag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs Headbags Headbags deploy in the area of the side windows at the front When deployed the headbag enhances the level of prote...

Page 51: ...e person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front air bag is either enabled or disabled The front passenger front airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF i...

Page 52: ...he apparent type of acci dent Rfrontal collision Rside impact Roverturn NECK PRO head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING The function of the head restraint may be impaired if you Rattach obje...

Page 53: ...d with PRE SAFE the possibility of injury in the event of an accident cannot be ruled out Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a safe distanc...

Page 54: ...Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral Rstart the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment and bec...

Page 55: ...and loads securely can be found under Stowing options stowage compartments Y page 264 G WARNING Child restraint systems or their securing sys tems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an...

Page 56: ...nger seat Always observe the information about suitable posi tioning of the child restraint system in this Owner s Manual as well as the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tion...

Page 57: ...even fatal injury Do not place any of the devices mentioned above or similar devices on the front passenger seat Be aware of the status of the front passenger front airbag both before and during the...

Page 58: ...traint system on the front passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front p...

Page 59: ...the front passenger seat e g Rlaptop Rmobile phone Ra card with a transponder such as a ski pass or access pass If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit the front passenger seat may no...

Page 60: ...anufacturer s installation instruc tions X Move the seat cushion angle to the highest most vertical position Universal category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label...

Page 61: ...the front passenger seat Y page 54 and in Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Y page 57 You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Ben...

Page 62: ...ecognition Yes No Manufacturer Britax R mer Type KIDFIX Approval number E1 04 301198 Order number A 000 Colour code 9H95 970 22 00 Automatic child seat recognition Yes Before fitting the KIDFIX child...

Page 63: ...ial atten tion to the notes on tyres recommended minimum tyre tread depths etc Y page 314 In wintry driving conditions always use winter tyres M S tyres and if necessary snow chains Only in this way w...

Page 64: ...usual once you release the brake pedal BAS is deactivated BAS PLUS Brake Assist System Plus General notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 60 BAS PLUS is only available on vehicle...

Page 65: ...haz ardous situations with vehicles in front within a speed range between 7 km h and 250 km h At speeds of up to approximately 70 km h BAS PLUS can also detect stationary objects Examples of stationa...

Page 66: ...safety systems are switched off This increa ses the risk of skidding and an accident Drive on carefully Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop When testing the electric parking brake on...

Page 67: ...t cluster lights up X To switch on press button The ESP OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Characteristics when ESP is deactivated If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels start t...

Page 68: ...ent cluster goes out X To deactivate ESP press button until the ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster The OFF OFF message appears in the mul tifunction display X To activate ESP bri...

Page 69: ...safety and offers increased braking comfort In addi tion to the braking function ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function Y page 183 and hill start assist Y page 145 PRE SAFE Brake General notes i Ob...

Page 70: ...st work shop This also applies to collisions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle Function X To activate deactivate activate or deac tivate PRE SAFE Brake in the...

Page 71: ...e ignition The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle The engine can be started by anyo...

Page 72: ...oot lid is closed Only then is the tow away protection primed X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds Switching off X To switch off u...

Page 73: ...ivated Deactivating X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Press button Indicator lamp flashes briefly X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO The interior motion sensor is deactivated To pre...

Page 74: ...Useful information 72 Key 72 Doors 78 Boot 81 Side windows 83 Roof 87 71 Opening and closing...

Page 75: ...the inside Switch off the alarm Y page 68 All countries G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen doors thereby endangering other per sons or road users Rget out and...

Page 76: ...ine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY LESS GO key in the vehicle Locking and unlocking centrally You can start lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO To do this you...

Page 77: ...of the door handle on the driver s door X To unlock centrally touch the inner sur face of the front passenger door handle X To lock centrally touch the outer sensor surface on one of the door handles...

Page 78: ...ries contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish They must be collected sep arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system Dispose of bat...

Page 79: ...edly tap the key against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that the surface of the batter...

Page 80: ...ossible to the vehicle and press the or button If the vehicle can also not be locked unlocked using the remote control function X Lock Y page 80 or unlock Y page 80 the vehicle using the emergency key...

Page 81: ...ssis tance Do not activate the double lock when people are in the vehicle If the vehicle has been locked from the out side the double lock function is activated as standard It is then not possible to...

Page 82: ...unlocked and can be opened i When a door is opened the side window on that side opens slightly When the door is closed the side window is raised again Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from...

Page 83: ...Rthe vehicle is being pushed Rthe vehicle is being towed Rthe vehicle is being tested on a dynamom eter You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on board com puter Y pa...

Page 84: ...secured sufficiently they could slip tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury especially when braking or abruptly changing directions Always store object...

Page 85: ...aise the boot lid Closing X Pull the boot lid down using recess X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the button on the key or with KEYLESS GO i If a KEYLESS GO key is detected in the boot the boot lid...

Page 86: ...e sure that nobody touches the side win dow during the opening procedure If some body becomes trapped release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again G WARNING While closing the s...

Page 87: ...To close fully pull the button beyond the point of resistance and release it Automatic closing is started X To interrupt automatic operation press or pull the corresponding switch again i You can con...

Page 88: ...X To interrupt the opening procedure release the button X To close all side windows press the button on the key until the side windows are fully closed X To interrupt the closing procedure release the...

Page 89: ...ge 84 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win dow is completely clos...

Page 90: ...ted again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is closed without the ant...

Page 91: ...eone becomes trapped release the button Opening and closing X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Close the boot separator Y page 90 X Close the boot lid X Turn the key to position 2...

Page 92: ...aneously Y page 84 Addi tionally the Close Close boot boot separator separator mes sage appears in the multifunction display Locking the roof again Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully...

Page 93: ...mpaired There is a risk of an accident Only use the draught stop when visibility con ditions are good G WARNING If the draught stop is not fitted correctly it could come loose during the journey and e...

Page 94: ...it engages Make sure that studs B and latch fit into the respective brackets X Check whether draught stop is fully inserted into all four brackets and is sitting securely X If this is not the case re...

Page 95: ...hout a passenger MAGIC SKY CONTROL General notes MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a glass roof the transparency of which can be changed by applying electrical voltage MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched between dar...

Page 96: ...n lock MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the sta tus it was set to before the engine was switched off X To change the degree of transparency press button i At sub zero temperatures the change is slower an...

Page 97: ...Y page 82 The on board voltage is too low X Leave the engine running The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row The roof drive has been automatically deactivated You can open and clos...

Page 98: ...Useful information 96 Correct driver s seat position 96 Seats 97 Steering wheel 100 Mirrors 103 Memory function 106 95 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 99: ...adjus ted correctly 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 head restraint X Observe the safety g...

Page 100: ...head restraints cannot provide the inten ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden b...

Page 101: ...ckrest angle relieve the pressure on the backrest X Pull handle and adjust the backrest to the desired angle X Release handle again The backrest must audibly engage X To adjust the seat height pull ha...

Page 102: ...dicate the heating level you have selected The system automatically switches from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches from level 2 to level 1 after a...

Page 103: ...SCARF AIRSCARF has switched off prematurely or will not switch on The vehicle s electrical sys tem voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on X Switch off electrical cons...

Page 104: ...nts you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off G WARNING When the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature adjusts the...

Page 105: ...e ignition lock i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it has not already reached the upper end stop Position of the steering wheel for driv ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously set p...

Page 106: ...actual distance from the road users travelling behind by glancing over your shoulder X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button for the left hand exterior mirr...

Page 107: ...an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position proceed as follows X Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually X Vehicles w...

Page 108: ...e front passenger side moves to the preset parking position X Use adjustment button to adjust the exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb The parking position...

Page 109: ...hicle occu pants particularly children could become trapped There is a risk of injury While the memory function is making adjust ments make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat...

Page 110: ...ds The 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...

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Page 112: ...Useful information 110 Exterior lighting 110 Interior lighting 116 Replacing bulbs 117 Windscreen wipers 120 109 Lights and windscreen wipers...

Page 113: ...being dazzled Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Vehicles with halogen headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped b...

Page 114: ...s func tion in the on board computer the daytime driving lights or the side lamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light X To s...

Page 115: ...the instrument cluster goes out Side lamps If the battery has been excessively dis charged the side lamps or parking lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start Always park yo...

Page 116: ...o its normal position The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Headlamp flasher X To switch on turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine X Pull the combin...

Page 117: ...t function is a system that moves the headlamps according to the steer ing movements of the front wheels In this way relevant areas remain illuminated while driving This allows you to recognise pedes...

Page 118: ...ipped beam and main beam automatically The system recog nises vehicles with their lights on either approaching from the opposite direction or travelling in front of your vehicle and conse quently swit...

Page 119: ...at speeds above approx imately 30 km h and no other road users are recognised The main beam headlamps are switched on automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up If you...

Page 120: ...ulbs G DANGER Xenon bulbs are under high voltage You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of the xenon bulb and touch the electrical contacts There is a risk of fatal injury Never touch t...

Page 121: ...kshop If you require assistance replacing bulbs con sult a qualified specialist workshop If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an importan...

Page 122: ...clock wise until it engages X Replace the cover in the front wheel arch Y page 118 Main beam headlamps halogen head lamps cornering lamps Intelligent Light System X Switch off the lights X Open the bo...

Page 123: ...panelling precisely X Clip in catch for side panelling X Push in and tighten buffer stop Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on off Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscr...

Page 124: ...en wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades you can be trapped by the wiper arm There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windscreen wipers and ignition before changing the w...

Page 125: ...arm X Remove wiper blade in the direction of arrow A Fitting the wiper blades X Position new wiper blade with recess B on lug A X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm until r...

Page 126: ...d open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail completely The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select anothe...

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Page 128: ...Useful information 126 Overview of climate control sys tems 126 Operating the climate control sys tem 129 Adjusting the air vents 135 125 Climate control...

Page 129: ...e humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air Climate control is only operational when the engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved when the side win...

Page 130: ...cation using the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up RSet the temperature to 22 R Recommendation for air distribution in winter adjust the O and settings Recommendation for air distribut...

Page 131: ...tomatic mode Y page 131 Optimum use of THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and rec ommendations to enable you to get the most out of yo...

Page 132: ...X To switch off turn airflow control C anti clockwise to position 0 Y page 127 THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 141 X To switch on press...

Page 133: ...e indicator lamp in the or button lights up X To switch off press the or button The indicator lamp in the or button goesout The Cooling with air dehu midification function has a delayed switch off fea...

Page 134: ...can mist up more quickly Therefore only switch off cooling with air dehumidifica tion for a short period Activating switching X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 141 X Set the de...

Page 135: ...the centre and side air vents O Directs the airflow through the foot well air vents S Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents as well as the foot well air vents Directs the airflow...

Page 136: ...button The indicator lamp in the button goes out Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode Demisting the windows Windows misted up on the inside X Activate the cooling with air dehumidifi...

Page 137: ...ated at high levels of pollution THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con trol only or at high outside temperatures When air recirculation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the g button...

Page 138: ...f the engine to continue heating the station ary vehicle for up to 30 minutesafter the engine has been switched off The heating time depends on the temperature that has been set for the vehicle interi...

Page 139: ...anti clockwise X To close the centre air vent turn the adjuster in one of centre air vents clock wise until it engages Adjusting the side air vents Side window demister vent Side air vent X To open a...

Page 140: ...You can adjust the blower output of AIR SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button Y page 100 Adjusting the air vents 137 Climate control Z...

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Page 142: ...Useful information 140 Running in notes 140 Driving 140 Manual transmission 151 Automatic transmission 152 Refuelling 158 Parking 162 Driving tips 165 Driving systems 168 139 Driving and parking...

Page 143: ...o the red area of the rev counter RDo not shift down a gear manually in order to brake RVehicles with automatic transmission try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistanc...

Page 144: ...heels when pulling away on slippery roads Otherwise you could damage the drive train AMG vehicles at low engine oil temper atures below 20 the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to pro tect t...

Page 145: ...is in motion by pressing and holding the Start Stop button for three seconds This function operates independently of the ECO start stop automatic engine switch off function Key positions with KEYLESS...

Page 146: ...and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehi cle Keep the keys out of the reach of children G WARNING C...

Page 147: ...he ignition lock The key must be in the vehicle and the Start Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock This mode for starting the engine operates inde pendently of the ECO start stop automati...

Page 148: ...om the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll G WARNING After a short time hill start assist will no lon ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away Th...

Page 149: ...nction is operational and shows the following in the multifunction display Rthe ECO symbol in vehicles with a black and white multifunction display Ra green ECO symbol in vehicles with a colour multif...

Page 150: ...ransmission If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N the ECO start stop function switches off the engine automatically Automatic engine start Operation The engine is started automatically if...

Page 151: ...colour multifunction display If not all conditions for an automatic engine switch off are met Rthe ECO symbol does not appear in the multifunction display in vehicles with a black and white multifunct...

Page 152: ...not appear in the multifunction display in vehicles with a black and white multifunction display Rthe ECO symbol appears in yellow in the multifunction display in vehicles with a colour multifunction...

Page 153: ...mpts 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 th...

Page 154: ...ou do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic Manual transmission Gear lever Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed When shifting between 5th and 6th gear you should...

Page 155: ...automatic transmission switches to neu tral position N when you switch off the engine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident After switching off the engine always switch to parking...

Page 156: ...to the transmission 7 Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically All forward gears are available Driving tips Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi vidual gears...

Page 157: ...ram C and under low load the engine operates on just four cylinders This is the case in urban traffic or on a country road for example This reduces fuel consumption Cylinder shut off is inactive in dr...

Page 158: ...The transmission must be in position D You can activate manual drive program M in the E and S automatic drive programs i In addition to temporary drive program M you can also activate permanent drive...

Page 159: ...and hold it in place Y page 154 or X Use the lever to switch the transmission position or X Use the program selector button to change the drive program Y page 154 Manual drive program M is deactivated...

Page 160: ...play X If the colour in the speedometer multifunc tion display changes to red and the UP UP dis play message is shown shift up a gear Downshifting X Briefly press the selector lever to the left toward...

Page 161: ...ts to remove the selector lever gaiter from the centre console This could damage the selector lever gaiter X Engage the electric parking brake X Press the frame of selector level gaiter together somew...

Page 162: ...if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine The repair co...

Page 163: ...l filler flap X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank hook in place and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off i Vehicles with a diesel engine...

Page 164: ...on on for approximately ten seconds Y page 141 X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly If the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for approxi...

Page 165: ...the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Always secure the vehicle correctly against rolling away Otherwise the vehicle or its drivetrain could be damaged To ensure that the vehicle...

Page 166: ...injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle The function of the electric parking brake is dependent on the on boar...

Page 167: ...Ryou have shifted out of P or you have pre viously driven faster than 3 km h i The electric parking brake can only be released automatically in vehicles with automatic transmission Ensure that you do...

Page 168: ...and prevailing conditions Con sumption can be significantly influenced by your driving style The ECO display consists of three bars RAcceleration Acceleration RConstant Constant RCoasting Coasting Th...

Page 169: ...the engine so less braking will be required to maintain vehicle speed This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly Heavy and light loads...

Page 170: ...mbient conditions e g temperature and humidity The wear of individual components of the brake system such as the brake pads linings or brake discs depends on the individual driv ing style and operatin...

Page 171: ...t of winter You should drive particularly carefully on slip pery road surfaces Avoid sudden accelera tion steering and braking manoeuvres Do not use cruise control If the vehicle threatens to skid or...

Page 172: ...e drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow If there is a change of drivers advise the new driver of the stored spe...

Page 173: ...celerate or brake unexpectedly There is a risk of an accident Take the traffic conditions into account before calling up the stored speed If you do not know what the stored speed is store the desired...

Page 174: ...t the set speed is not exceeded On long and steep downhill gradients espe cially if the vehicle is laden you must select a lower gear in good time By doing so you will make use of the braking effect o...

Page 175: ...e DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow ing or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash If you fail to adapt your driving style DIS TRONIC PLUS can neither reduc...

Page 176: ...r LIM indicator lamp is off If it is off DISTRONIC PLUS is already selec ted If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow B LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes...

Page 177: ...cle in front If there is no vehicle in front DISTRONIC PLUS operates in the same way as cruise control If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in front has slowed down it brakes your vehicle It mai...

Page 178: ...se control lever e g by a vehi cle occupant or from outside the vehicle Rthe electrical system in the engine com partment the battery or the fuses have been tampered with Rthe battery is disconnected...

Page 179: ...account before calling up the stored speed If you do not know what the stored speed is store the desired speed again X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the ac...

Page 180: ...ments in the set speed range light up If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front segments between speed of the vehicle in front and stored speed light up i For design reasons the speed displayed in...

Page 181: ...Vehicles with black and white multi function display select the Distance Distance display display function using the on board com puter Y page 210 X Vehicles with colour multifunction dis play select...

Page 182: ...nt passenger door is open Rthe vehicle has skidded If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the DIS DIS TRONIC TRONIC PLUS PLUS off off message in the multifunc tion...

Page 183: ...fic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally SPEEDTRONIC General notes SPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so that you do not exceed the set speed On long and steep downhill grad...

Page 184: ...DTRONIC X Check whether LIM indicator lamp is on If it is on variable SPEEDTRONIC is already selected If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A LIM indicator lamp in the...

Page 185: ...ONIC is automatically deactivated if Ryou depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown but only if your current speed does not differ by more than 20 km h from the stored speed You...

Page 186: ...still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if Rthere is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply Rthe HOLD function is deactivated by the accelerator pedal being depressed...

Page 187: ...is open and the driver s seat belt is unfastened Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by the ECO start stop function Rthe bonnet is opened Ra system fault occurs Rthe...

Page 188: ...ultrasonic sources Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash a lorry s compressed air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause PARK TRONIC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on...

Page 189: ...cated on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is loca ted between the roll bars The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow...

Page 190: ...c onds This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deac...

Page 191: ...s used to meas ure the road on both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol You receive steering instruc tions when parking You may also use PARK TRONIC Y page...

Page 192: ...e may guide you too far or not far enough into a parking space In some cases it may also lead you across or onto the kerb If neces sary cancel the parking procedure with Parking Guidance Detecting par...

Page 193: ...eversing into a parking space Example vehicles with colour multifunction display X While the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel in the specified direction until the arrow is white and a war...

Page 194: ...ot occur at all Rif the road condition is poor e g if the sur face is uneven or if there are potholes Rif there is a strong side wind Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering sp...

Page 195: ...Ryou switch off the engine Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driver s door e g for a change of drivers or to take a break When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated the symbol appears in the multif...

Page 196: ...sing the on board computer Y page 210 A traffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit appears in the multi function display as soon as it is detected Traffic sign indicating a spee...

Page 197: ...e It supports you from speeds of 30 km h A warning display in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal t...

Page 198: ...ange of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above 30 km h warning lamp on the corre sponding side lights up red This warning always occurs when a vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring range from behind or...

Page 199: ...tions Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid You are respon sible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Lane Keeping Assist does not k...

Page 200: ...s In this case the warnings are suppressed for a certain period of time Ra driving safety system intervenes such as ABS BAS or ESP Ryou accelerate hard e g kickdown Ryou brake hard Ryou steer actively...

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Page 202: ...Useful information 200 Important safety notes 200 Displays and operation 200 Menus and submenus 203 Display messages 222 Warning and indicator lamps 251 199 On board computer and displays...

Page 203: ...messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times Otherwise a vehicle that is not oper ating safely...

Page 204: ...y is in the mul tifunction display Y page 202 Changes in the outside temperature are dis played after a short delay Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range...

Page 205: ...elephone menu switches to the telephone book and starts dialling the selected number RIn the Audio Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or e...

Page 206: ...nsmission Y page 152 or when shifting manually automatic transmis sion Y page 155 XjY Parking Guidance Y page 188 Cruise control Y page 168 SPEEDTRONIC Y page 180 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Y page 116...

Page 207: ...i cally reset when Rthe ignition has been switched off for more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9 999 kilometres have been exceeded The From reset From reset trip computer is automati c...

Page 208: ...o select the function that you wish to reset X Press the a button X Press the button to select Yes Yes and press the a button to confirm You can reset the values of the following func tions Rtrip mete...

Page 209: ...r multifunction display Road to which the change of direction leads Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction Lanes not rec...

Page 210: ...i DAB radio mode Digital Audio Broadcast ing see the separate operating instruc tions Audio player or audio media operation Example CD DVD changer display colour multi function display Audio files fro...

Page 211: ...traffic con ditions You could then lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate these devices if road traffic con ditions permit If you are unsure about the surrounding cond...

Page 212: ...ok X Press the 9 or button to select the desired name or X To begin rapid scrolling press and hold the 9 or button for longer than one second Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach...

Page 213: ...Y page 212 Showing the status overview The Status overview Status overview is only available in vehicles with a black and white multifunction display X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to se...

Page 214: ...eed Limit Assist X Press the button The current selection is displayed X To activate or deactivate press a If the Speed Limit Assist message function is activated a detected speed limit is auto matica...

Page 215: ...to select Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist X Press the a button The current selection is displayed X To activate deactivate press the a button again For further information about Blind Spot Assist...

Page 216: ...selected unit of measurement for dis tance applies to Rdigital speedometer in the Trip Trip menu Rtotal distance recorder and the trip meter Rtrip computer Rcurrent consumption and the range Rnavigat...

Page 217: ...he or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights Lights submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Intell L...

Page 218: ...ating the surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch off X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Lights Ligh...

Page 219: ...nter tyres speed winter tyres function You will see the current setting X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to adjust permanent SPEEDTRONIC in increments of ten 240 km h 240 km h to 160 km h...

Page 220: ...setting The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated RDISTRONIC PLUS Y page 171 RBAS PLUS Y page 61 RPRE SAFE Brake Y page 66 Comfort Activating deactivating the...

Page 221: ...ng the button on the door X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenience Convenience submenu X Press a to confirm X...

Page 222: ...gine during this time SETUP Drive program C C S S M M ESP mode ON ON OFF OFF or SPORT handling mode SPORT SPORT SETUP shows the drive program the ESP Electronic Stability Program mode and the SPORT ha...

Page 223: ...lect Reset Lap Reset Lap X Press a 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 individ...

Page 224: ...ped the RACETIMER X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the lap evaluation is shown Each lap is shown in a separate submenu The...

Page 225: ...essages in red Some high priority dis play messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the mes sages have been remedied Message memory Th...

Page 226: ...rability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle Ther...

Page 227: ...arily unavailable 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 ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated The se...

Page 228: ...orkshop T inoperative See inoperative See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual EBD electronic brake force distribution ABS ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a...

Page 229: ...ion off X Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds X Vehicles with manual transmission engage first gear X Vehicles with automatic transmission shift the transmission to P X Co...

Page 230: ...mp 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 Switch off the ignition an...

Page 231: ...shing the vehicle in an automatic car wash or when having the vehicle towed Excep tion when having the vehicle towed with the rear axle raised Y page 308 Parking Parking brake brake inop inop erative...

Page 232: ...d a warning tone sounds G WARNING Braking efficiency may be impaired There is a risk of an accident X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic con...

Page 233: ...no longer apply the display message goes out PRE SAFE Brake is operational again X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure t...

Page 234: ...or right hand headbag The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The left or right headbag may either be triggered unintentionallyor in the event of an accident may not be t...

Page 235: ...mirror is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Third brake lamp Third brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left brake Left brake lamp lamporR...

Page 236: ...op b Left daytime driv Left daytime driv ing lamp ing lamporRight Right daytime driving daytime driving lamp lamp The left hand or right hand daytime driving lamp is faulty X Check whether you are per...

Page 237: ...n beam Assist available again message is displayed Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Top Top up up coolant coolant Se...

Page 238: ...he air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked e g by frozen slush X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may other...

Page 239: ...l A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level when next refuelling at the latest Y page 282 X If necessary top up the engine oil Y page 282 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialistwork...

Page 240: ...NTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a break During long journeys take regular breaks in good time so t...

Page 241: ...Possible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow or fog Rthere are no lane markings for a longer period Rthe lane markings are w...

Page 242: ...Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out Blind Spot Assist is operational again If the display message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as so...

Page 243: ...m 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 display messages...

Page 244: ...olling away Y page 162 X Clean the sensors in the radiator grille and the bumper Y page 290 X Restart the engine DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS inoperative inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty BAS PLUS...

Page 245: ...l has not been met You have tried to store a speed below 30 km h for example X If conditions permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed X Check the activation conditions for cruise control Y...

Page 246: ...Y page 162 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 296 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pressure X Restart the tyre pressure loss...

Page 247: ...Y page 162 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 296 X Check the tyre pressure Y page 320 X If necessary correct the tyre pressure Warning Warning tyre defe...

Page 248: ...ensors wheel sensors The wheels fitted do not have suitable tyre pressure sensors The tyre pressure monitor is deactivated X Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors The tyre pressure monitor is...

Page 249: ...the driver s door and released the seat belt or Rswitched off the engine or Ropened the bonnet A tone may also sound at regular intervals If you attempt to lock the vehicle the tone becomes louder You...

Page 250: ...e clutch to slip The clutch may also cool down during the journey It may take several minutes for it to cool down When the clutch has cooled down the display message disappears The clutch is fully ope...

Page 251: ...s not primed X Close the stowage space under the armrest Y page 265 Telephone No ser Telephone No ser vice vice Your vehicle is outside the network provider s transmitter receiver range X Wait until t...

Page 252: ...page 84 Top Top up up washer washer fluid fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the washer fluid Y page 284 Wiper malfunction Wiper malfunc...

Page 253: ...as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary Key not d...

Page 254: ...ot fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 44 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them i...

Page 255: ...fault Therefore BAS Brake Assist System BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function hill start assist and the adaptive brake lights for example are also deactiv...

Page 256: ...ons listed above The front and rear wheels could therefore lock for example if you brake hard The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance may increase i...

Page 257: ...ion display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop J The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine...

Page 258: ...running ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is deactivated ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident X Reactivate ESP For exceptions see Y...

Page 259: ...s are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable The adaptive brake lights BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed AT...

Page 260: ...mation about the restraint system see Y page 40 Engine Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The yellow engine diag nostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running There ma...

Page 261: ...tart of the scale The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is...

Page 262: ...X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as...

Page 263: ...riving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic Driving systems Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The red distance warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The...

Page 264: ...dden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 162 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunc...

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Page 266: ...Useful information 264 Stowage areas 264 Features 267 263 Stowing and features...

Page 267: ...directions RAlways store objects so that they cannot be flung around in these or in similar situa tions RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage compartments lug gage nets or stowa...

Page 268: ...r COMAND Online operating instructions Spectacles compartment X To open press marking Make sure that the spectacles compartment is always closed while the vehicle is in motion Stowage compartment in t...

Page 269: ...floor panel using strap X Turn over reversible floor panel and re insert it Attached to the reversible floor panel are two flexible straps that you can use to secure objects for example draught stop w...

Page 270: ...in the centre console X To open slide cover back X To remove the insert slide catch inwards on both sides in the direction of the arrow X Remove the cup holder insert upwards X To refit the insert pl...

Page 271: ...side X Slide the sun visor horizontally as required Ashtray X To open push the lower section of cover The cover opens X To remove the insert lift insert up and out X To refit the insert press insert i...

Page 272: ...accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W 15 A Accesso ries include such items as bulbs or chargers for mobile phones If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off the battery...

Page 273: ...he vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exterior aerial Information on retrofitting two way radios and mobile phones RF transmitters Y page 340 General notes There are var...

Page 274: ...ink com Important safety notes G WARNING When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener per sons in the range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or s...

Page 275: ...ourself with the garage door drive operating instructions e g under Pro gramming of additional remote controls before carrying out the following steps Your vehicle must be within range of the garage d...

Page 276: ...or again if necessary Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 1...

Page 277: ...68 HU Hun gary Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz IC Canary Islands 000438 2005 000439 2005 000440 2005 000441 2...

Page 278: ...rtugal ANCOM S08399 05 27 40 433 868 RO Roma nia Article 6 4 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE MHz 27 30 40 433 868 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz RU Russian Federation POCC DE MJ0...

Page 279: ...68 SA Saudi Arabia 11_02_05 5024 5 6 MHz 418 433 Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz SY Syria 279 4 14 05 March 06 TR Turkey National Certification 23 July 07 MHz 433 Australia Cou...

Page 280: ...Remove the floormats Retrofitted anti glare film Retrofitted anti glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio mobile telephone reception This is particularly the case for conducti...

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Page 282: ...Useful information 280 Engine compartment 280 ASSYST PLUS 285 Care 286 279 Maintenance and care...

Page 283: ...partment Certain components may con tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off e g the radiator fan There is a risk of injury If you have to carry out work in t...

Page 284: ...can be injured by the wiper linkage There is a risk of injury Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before opening the bonnet Make sure that the windscreen wipers are not folded awa...

Page 285: ...started briefly wait approximately 30 minutes before carrying out the meas urement Checking the oil level using the oil dip stick G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart ment could be very...

Page 286: ...stem Rusing engine oil additives Do not add too much oil If the oil level is above the max mark on the dipstick too much oil has been added This can lead to damage to the engine or the catalytic con v...

Page 287: ...ly 1 5 cm above marker bar in the filler neck when warm there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank X If necessary top up with coolant that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz X Replac...

Page 288: ...displayed The letter indicates which service is due A A stands for a minor service and B B for a major service A number or another letter may be displayed after the letter Only for certain countries t...

Page 289: ...ving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also available in other countries You can obtain further information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Care Notes on care H Environmental...

Page 290: ...n and the wiper blades This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the windscreen Washing by hand In some countries washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped was...

Page 291: ...e remover to remove wax Care and treatment of matt paintwork Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy wheels Polishing makes the paintwork shiny The following may cause the paint to become shiny an...

Page 292: ...z Cleaning the wiper blades G WARNING If the windscreen wipers are set in motion when cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades you could become trapped There is a danger of injury Always switch off the...

Page 293: ...ffects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface You can restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by cleaning it regularly especially in win te...

Page 294: ...the cover i Note that regular care is essential to make sure that the appearance and com fort of the covers are retained over time Genuine leather seat covers To retain the natural appearance of the l...

Page 295: ...bleach or colour seat belts Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents Donot drythe seatbelts at temperatures above 80 or in direct sun light X Use clean lukewarm water and soap solu...

Page 296: ...Useful information 294 Where will I find 294 Flat tyre 296 Battery vehicle 300 Jump starting 304 Towing and tow starting 306 Electrical fuses 309 293 Breakdown assistance...

Page 297: ...ng triangle 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 Fold fe...

Page 298: ...s for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist workshop Necessary tyre cha...

Page 299: ...ngered as they do so X Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being changed Any one who is not directly assisting in the wheel change should for example stand behind the barrie...

Page 300: ...ting quickly and when braking There is a risk of accident Do not exceed the stated maximum speed Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu vres and driving over obstacles kerbs pot holes off road This...

Page 301: ...ctions on the sticker on the tyre infla tion compressor Using the TIREFIT kit TIREFIT sticker 2 part X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre e g screws or nails X Remove the...

Page 302: ...utes the tyre pressure must be at least200 kPa 2 0 bar 29 psi G WARNING If the required tyre pressure is not reached after the specified time the tyre is too badly damaged The tyre sealant cannot repa...

Page 303: ...witch on the tyre inflation compressor X To reduce the tyre pressure depress pressure release button next to pres sure gauge X When the tyre pressure is correct unscrew the filler hose from the valve...

Page 304: ...e clothing Rdue to friction between clothing and the seat Rwhen you pull or push the battery across carpet or other synthetic materials Rwhen you rub the battery with a cloth G WARNING During the char...

Page 305: ...er for the battery to achieve the maxi mum possible service life it must always be sufficiently charged Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measures when handling batteries WARNING Fir...

Page 306: ...tery gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an explosion Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump starting Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger...

Page 307: ...s important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are c...

Page 308: ...ion and insulated terminal clamps RIf the battery is fully discharged leave the battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the empty b...

Page 309: ...fied specialist workshop Towing and tow starting Important safety notes Do not tow start vehicles with automatic transmission You could otherwise damage the automatic transmission G WARNING If the wei...

Page 310: ...r missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi cle i Information on your vehicle s gross vehi cle weight rating can be found on the vehi cle identification plate Y page 342 Observe the legal requirement...

Page 311: ...th axles on the ground G WARNING If the steering wheel lock is engaged the vehi cle can no longer be steered There is a risk of an accident Always switch on the ignition when towing with a tow rope or...

Page 312: ...owing bar or the towing rope X Depress and hold the brake pedal X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Depress the clutch pedal fully engage sec ond gear and continue to keep the clutch p...

Page 313: ...floor Y page 295 Fuse box in the engine compartment i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 309 G WARNING When the bonnet is open and the windscreen wipers are set in motion you can be in...

Page 314: ...e boot behind the partition covering X Open the boot lid 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 fus...

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Page 316: ...seful information 314 Important safety notes 314 Operation 314 Winter operation 316 Tyre pressure 318 Changing a wheel 323 Wheel and tyre combinations 328 Emergency spare wheel 334 313 Wheels and tyre...

Page 317: ...to the information and warn ing notices on MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or that are not being used correctly...

Page 318: ...t fit anything onto the valve other than the stand ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz Do not fit any other valve caps or systems e g tyre pres sure monitoring...

Page 319: ...se MOExtended tyres in conjunction with an activated tyre pressure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitoring system and only on tyres specifically inspected by Mercedes Benz Notes on driving wit...

Page 320: ...snow chains to the front wheels they may scrape against the vehicle body or chassis components This could cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres There is a risk of an accident To avoid hazardous si...

Page 321: ...e pressure that is too low may result in a tyre blow out There is a risk of accident RCheck the tyre for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unabl...

Page 322: ...m monitors the set tyre pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels This enables the system to detect significant pressure loss in a tyre If the speed of rotation of a wheel changes as a result...

Page 323: ...Run Flat Indicator restarted message appears in the multifunction dis play After a teach in period the tyre pressure loss warning system will monitor the set tyre pressures of all four tyres If you wi...

Page 324: ...en remaining lit When the fault has been rectified the tyre pressure warning lamp goes out after you have driven for a few minutes The tyre pressure values indicated by the on board computer may diffe...

Page 325: ...for monitoring In most cases the tyre pressure monitor will automatically detect the new reference values after you have changed the tyre pressure However you can also define reference values man ual...

Page 326: ...he event of a flat tyre in the Breakdown assis tance section Y page 296 Information on driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a flat tyre can be found under Breakdown assistance Y page 296 Inte...

Page 327: ...le from the outside to tyres or chassis components Com ponents damaged in this way can unexpect edly fail There is a risk of an accident Do not use high pressure cleaners with circu lar jet nozzles to...

Page 328: ...WARNING If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised There is a risk of injury Only position the jack at th...

Page 329: ...e vehicle Rdo not start the engine when the vehicle is raised Rdo not open or close a door or the boot lid when the vehicle is raised Rmake sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the veh...

Page 330: ...e a wheel while driving There is a risk of accident Never oil or grease wheel bolts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bol...

Page 331: ...ed the tyre pressure loss warning system or the tyre pressure monitor cannot function reliably Do not restart the tyre pressure loss warn ing system tyre pressure monitor until the defective wheel has...

Page 332: ...front axle RRA rear axle You will find a table with recommended tyre pressures for various operating conditions on the inside of your vehicle s fuel filler flap For further information on tyre pressur...

Page 333: ...J x 18 H2 ET 42 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 36 Winter tyres R16 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 205 55 R16 91 H M Si1 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 37 5 BA 205 55 R16 91 H M Si1 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 R17 Tyres Light alloy...

Page 334: ...res R16 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 205 55 R16 91 H M Si1 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 R17 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 225 45 R17 91 H M Si2 BA 7 5 J x 17 H2 ET 42 1 Not in conjunction with Sports Package C...

Page 335: ...x 18 H2 ET 42 RA 8 5 J x 18 H2 ET 36 Winter tyres R16 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 205 55 R16 91 H M Si1 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 37 5 BA 205 55 R16 91 H M Si1 BA 7 0 J x 16 H2 ET 38 R17 Tyres Light alloy...

Page 336: ...0 ZR18 95 Y XL RA 255 35 ZR18 94 Y XL4 5 FA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 43 RA 9 0 J x 18 H2 ET 42 Winter tyres R18 Tyres Light alloy wheels BA 235 40 R18 95 V XL M S i BA 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 43 FA 235 40 R18 95 V X...

Page 337: ...d cor rect the pressure as necessary Y page 318 The applicable value is found on the wheel or under Technical data Y page 337 An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted against the direction of rotat...

Page 338: ...rom the valve and release the air i Fully deflating the tyre may take a few minutes X Screw the valve insert back into the valve X Screw the valve cap back on X Put the protective film provided for th...

Page 339: ...ompressor to ON The tyre inflation compressor is switched on The tyre is inflated The tyre pressure is shown on pressure gauge X Pump the tyre to the specified tyre pres sure The specified tyre pressu...

Page 340: ...ht alloy wheels 175 55 18 95P Tyre pressure 350 kPa 3 5 bar 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 collapsi...

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Page 342: ...Useful information 340 Information on technical data 340 Vehicle electronics 340 Identification plates 342 Service products and capacities 342 Vehicle data 349 339 Technical data...

Page 343: ...tampered with or not properly retrofitted the electromagnetic radi ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle electronics This may jeopardise the opera tional safety of the vehicle There is a risk...

Page 344: ...th the basic wiring Be sure to observe the manufacturer s additional instructions when installing Deviations with respect to wavebands maxi mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approve...

Page 345: ...cle s identification plate VIN X Slide the front passenger seat to its front most position X Fold trim upwards VIN can be seen The VIN can also be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 342...

Page 346: ...is highly flammable If you handle fuel incorrectly there is a risk of fire and explo sion You must avoid fire naked flames creating sparks and smoking Switch off the engine and if applicable the auxi...

Page 347: ...information from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the pump If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump ask the filling sta tion staff i E...

Page 348: ...d from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Mercedes Benz recommends that you use fuel brands that have additives The quality of the fuel available in some coun tries may not be sufficient Residue could b...

Page 349: ...are directly related to fuel consumption and therefore depend on Refficient use of the fuel by the engine Rdriving style Rother non technical factors such as envi ronmental influences road conditions...

Page 350: ...ge Rvehicles with a petrol engine MB Approval 229 1 229 3 or ACEA A3 Rvehicles with a diesel engine MB Approval 229 1 229 3 229 5 or ACEA C3 This may only be added once and the amount must not be grea...

Page 351: ...the engine Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 e g on the Inter net at http bevo mercedes...

Page 352: ...ve the important safety notes on service products Y page 342 At temperatures above freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB Sum merFit X Mix 1 part MB...

Page 353: ...sing the roof 1561 mm Wheelbase 2430 mm All other models Vehicle length 4134 mm Vehicle length when opening closing the roof 4324 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 2006 mm Vehicle width excl...

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