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Contents - Operation

Technical

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation

Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

Index

Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................22
Start lock-out ....................................24
General notes on the

central locking system ............... 24

Central locking system ...................25

Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 25
Locking and unlocking ................27
Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control  ..............27
Opening the trunk  .......................28
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside ..................................29
Panic button ..................................30
Mechanical keys  ...........................30

Doors .................................................. 31
Central locking switch ....................33
Automatic central locking ..............34
Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ......................34

Trunk .................................................35
Trunk lid release switch .................37

Antitheft alarm system ................... 38
Tow-away alarm ............................... 39
Easy-entry/exit feature ...................41
Front seat adjustment ..................... 42
Removal and installation of

front seat head restraints .......... 47

Multicontour seat  ............................ 49
Heated seats  ..................................... 50
Rear seat head restraints  ............... 52
Seat belts and integrated

restraint system .......................... 55

Seat belts .......................................... 55
Seat belt nonusage

warning system .......................... 56

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ................... 62

Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ............................... 63

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) ............................ 64

Airbags .............................................. 65
Safety guidelines for the seat

belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ................... 72

Infant and child

restraint systems ......................... 73

Steering wheel adjustment

(manual) ....................................... 77

Steering wheel adjustment

(electrical) .................................... 79

Rear view mirrors ............................ 80
Instrument cluster ........................... 88
Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ................. 92

Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant

temperature, vehicle speed,
engine oil level indicator ........... 96

Audio systems .................................. 98

Radio .............................................. 98
CD player ....................................... 99
Cassette player ........................... 100

Telephone ........................................ 101
Navigation system .......................... 106
Trip computer ................................. 107
Malfunction/warning

message memory ...................... 109

Individual settings ..........................111
Setting the audio volume ............. 123

Содержание 2001 C 240

Страница 1: ...C class Operator s Manual ...

Страница 2: ...C 240 C 320 ...

Страница 3: ...ship and for your safety and that of your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz Please abide by the warnings ...

Страница 4: ... Automatic central locking 34 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 34 Trunk 35 Trunk lid release switch 37 Antitheft alarm system 38 Tow away alarm 39 Easy entry exit feature 41 Front seat adjustment 42 Removal and installation of front seat head restraints 47 Multicontour seat 49 Heated seats 50 Rear seat head restraints 52 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Seat belts 55 Seat belt ...

Страница 5: ...g flasher switch 137 Climate control 138 Automatic climate control 146 Front center console storage compartment ventilation 158 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 159 Operation Audio and telephone 160 Operating safety 160 Operating and display elements 161 Button and soft key operation 163 Operation 163 Power windows 184 Sliding pop up roof 187 Interior lighting 189 Rear window suns...

Страница 6: ...52 Passenger compartment 253 Traveling abroad 253 Cruise control 254 Brake assist system BAS 257 Antilock brake system ABS 258 Electronic stability program ESP 260 What you should know at the gas station 264 Check regularly and before a long trip 266 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 268 On board diagnostic system 268 Check engine malfunction indi...

Страница 7: ...GINE OIL LEVEL 283 LIGHTING SYSTEM 284 LIGHT SENSOR 286 DOOR 286 TRUNK OPEN 287 HOOD 287 TELEPHONE FUNCTION 288 TELE AID 288 WASHER FLUID 289 RESTRAINT SYSTEM 290 KEY 290 FUEL RESERVE 291 UNDERVOLTAGE 291 STEER WHEEL ADJUST 292 ENTRANCE POSITION 292 Practical hints First aid kit 294 Stowing things in the vehicle 294 Fuses 295 Hood 297 Checking engine oil level 300 Automatic transmission fluid leve...

Страница 8: ...n 334 Fuel filler flap manual release 335 Replacing wiper blade insert 337 Roof rack 338 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle 340 Power washer 341 Tar stains 341 Paintwork painted body components 341 Engine cleaning 342 Vehicle washing 342 Ornamental moldings 343 Headlamps taillamps turn signal lenses 343 Window cleaning 343 Wiper blade 343 Light alloy wheels 344 Instrument cluster 344 St...

Страница 9: ...ive 350 Technical data 351 Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities 355 Engine oils 357 Engine oil additives 357 Air conditioner refrigerant 357 Brake fluid 357 Premium unleaded gasoline 358 Fuel requirements 358 Gasoline additives 359 Coolants 359 Consumer information 361 Uniform tire quality grading 361 Index Index 364 ...

Страница 10: ...other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us ...

Страница 11: ...nty Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual Therefore you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet con...

Страница 12: ...f substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or 2 the same substantial non conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes Benz Regiona...

Страница 13: ...our address be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise If you sell your Mercedes please leave all literature with the vehicle to ...

Страница 14: ...ls will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program For details consult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or write to In the USA In Canada Mercedes Benz USA LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07...

Страница 15: ...d in this manual including operating instructions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator s Manual your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedu...

Страница 16: ...the instrument cluster with brief instructions Practical hints Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency Car care Instructions on caring for your vehicle Technical data All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels coolants lubricants etc is contained here Index Key terms to help you find a topic quickly Other documents may also be s...

Страница 17: ...ave the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contact us at the following addresses In the USA Client Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinto...

Страница 18: ...ration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety H...

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Страница 20: ...nical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 12 Door control panel 14 Overhead control panel 15 Dashboard 16 Center console 18 ...

Страница 21: ...12 Instruments and controls Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instruments and controls P68 10 2421 29 ...

Страница 22: ...nical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 1 Door control panel see page 14 2 Overhead control panel see page 15 3 Dashboard see page 16 4 Center console see page 18 ...

Страница 23: ...trol panel 1 Door handle pull to open see page 31 2 Memory function for storing seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror settings see page 85 3 Front seat adjustment see page 42 4 Steering wheel adjustment see page 79 5 Power windows see page 184 6 Switch for rear door window override see page 184 and 186 7 Trunk lid release switch see page 37 ...

Страница 24: ...tical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting see page 189 2 Tele Aid emergency call system see page 220 3 Sliding pop up roof see page 187 4 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid and optional telephone with voice recognition system 5 Rear view mirror see page 80 6 Garage door opener see page 212 ...

Страница 25: ...16 Instruments and controls Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Dashboard P68 10 2420 29 6 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 ...

Страница 26: ...3 5 Exterior lamp switch see page 130 6 Combination switch see page 134 7 Exterior mirror adjustment see page 81 8 Headlamp washer button see page 133 9 Cruise control switch see page 254 10 Multifunction steering wheel see page 92 Horn with electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 11 Instrument cluster see page 88 12 Voice recognition system switch see separate operating instructions 13 S...

Страница 27: ...age 260 4 Hazard warning flasher switch see page 137 5 Central locking switch see page 33 6 Rear seat head restraints see page 52 7 Antitheft alarm system see page 38 Switch for tow away protection see page 39 8 Right front seat heater switch see page 50 9 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp see page 273 10 COMAND system optional see separate operating instructions or audio system see page 160 11 Climate co...

Страница 28: ... Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 12 Ashtray see page 199 13 Automatic transmission see page 234 or Manual transmission see page 233 14 Storage compartment see page 195 15 Armrest see page 195 Storage compartment see page 201 ...

Страница 29: ...nt 42 Removal and installation of front seat head restraints 47 Multicontour seat 49 Heated seats 50 Rear seat head restraints 52 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Seat belts 55 Seat belt nonusage warning system 56 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 62 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 63 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR 64 Airbags 65 Safety guidelines for the seat belt emergency...

Страница 30: ... console storage compartment ventilation 158 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 159 Operation Audio and telephone 160 Operating safety 160 Operating and display elements 161 Button and soft key operation 163 Operation 163 Power windows 184 Sliding pop up roof 187 Interior lighting 189 Rear window sunshade 191 Sun visors 192 Vanity mirrors 192 Interior 193 Storage compartments and ar...

Страница 31: ...nfrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic main keys are a different color to help distinguish it Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of veh...

Страница 32: ... locking tab 3 to the right and slide the mechanical key 2 in direction of arrow 4 The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic main key The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles Note Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main key when using valet parking service To prevent access to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately and retain the mechani...

Страница 33: ...tral locking system If the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either front door handle Check the batteries of the electronic main key see page 332 or synchronize the electronic main key see page 334 Use the mechanical key to unlock the vehi...

Страница 34: ...es The vehicle doors trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control Opening and closing the windows and sliding pop up roof can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control Aim transmitter eye at a receiver 6 or 7 press and hold transmit button Œ or see page 29 With vehicle centrally locked the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control...

Страница 35: ...l data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 6 Infrared receiver in driver s door handle 7 Infrared receiver in front passenger door handle P80 30 2139 26 6 P80 30 2140 26 7 ...

Страница 36: ... the vehicle with the remote control see below for changing mode If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control neither door or trunk is opened the electronic key is not inserted in the starter switch or the central locking switch is not activated the vehicle will automatically lock Locking Press transmit button once All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle i...

Страница 37: ...lly You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance A minimum height clearance of 5 75 ft 1 75 m is required to open the trunk lid Press transmit button Š until trunk lid is open Important Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked Notes If the trunk was previously locked separately it will remain locked see page 3...

Страница 38: ... The windows and sliding pop up roof begin to close after approximately 1 second To interrupt closing procedure release transmit button Ensure that all side windows and the sliding pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Note If the windows and sliding pop up roof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit button of the remote control then it may be necessary to c...

Страница 39: ...ules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Mechanical keys The mechanical keys work only in driver s door trunk and stor...

Страница 40: ...t The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system 4 Individual door from inside Push lock button down to lock 5 Front door from inside Pull handle to unlock When you lock the driver s door with the mechanical key the door lock button should move down Each individual door must be locked with the respective door lock button the driver s door can only be locke...

Страница 41: ...oors the trunk and fuel filler flap are unlocked Notes In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors can be locked and unlocked individually To lock push down lock buttons or turn mechanical key in driver s door lock to position 3 In addition lock the trunk To unlock pull inside door handles or turn mechanical key in driver s door lock to position 2 Rear doors can only be opened...

Страница 42: ...ol mode the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside Notes If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside opening a door from the inside will trigge...

Страница 43: ...ned from the inside at speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or less with the automatic central locking activated the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more Important When towing the vehicle or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand please note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the electronic key in starter switch...

Страница 44: ...can be unlocked individually To unlock and open the trunk lid turn mechanical key to position 2 hold and push to open The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system When unlocking the trunk with the mechanical key the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound To cancel the alarm insert the electronic key in the starter switch or press button Œ or ...

Страница 45: ... trunk lid The trunk lid will swing open automatically You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance A minimum height clearance of 5 75 ft 1 75 m is required to open the trunk lid Lower trunk lid using handle 1 and close it with hands placed flat on trunk lid Please remember to keep your fingers out of the space between the lid and the vehicle P88 50 2128 26 ...

Страница 46: ...pen the trunk lid To open the trunk the vehicle must be at standstill Press switch until trunk lid is open The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open Notes The trunk can also be opened by using the remote control Press Š button The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the remote control when previously locked separately with the mechanical key To open see page 35 The tr...

Страница 47: ...s armed Operation Once the alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone opens a door opens the trunk opens the hood attempts to raise the vehicle The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds The alarm will stay on even if the activating element a door for ...

Страница 48: ...m insert the electronic key in the starter switch or press button Œ or on the electronic main key Tow away alarm The switch is located in the center console 1 Press to switch off tow away alarm 2 Indicator lamp Once the alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone attempts to raise the vehicle 2 ...

Страница 49: ... for more than 20 seconds an emergency call is initiated automatically See Tele Aid on page 220 To prevent triggering the tow away alarm feature switch off the tow away alarm before towing the vehicle or when parking on a surface subject to movement such as a ferry or auto train To do so turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 0 or remove electronic key from starter switch Press tow...

Страница 50: ...r activating deactivating the easy entry exit feature When the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch and the driver s door is closed the steering wheel and the driver s seat return to the last position set for it Warning You must ensure that no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and the driver s seat with the easy entry exit feature activated and you open the...

Страница 51: ...in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Never place hands under seat or near ...

Страница 52: ...icient headroom is reached 2 Seat adjustment fore aft Press the switch fore aft direction until a comfortable seating position is reached that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The position should be as far rearward as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls 3 Seat cushion tilt Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until your legs are light...

Страница 53: ...evel Only minor personal adjustments as described below should then be required For exterior rear view mirrors see page 81 inside rear view mirror see page 80 steering wheel adjustment see page 79 Adjust the head restraint angle by hand Push or pull the head restraint in direction of arrow Storing seat positions The head restraint steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror position are stored to...

Страница 54: ... aft adjustment Lift handle 1 slide seat to desired position and allow handle to reengage Check for proper engagement before driving 2 Seat cushion tilt Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward 3 Seat height adjustment Press the switch 3 in the direction of the arrow until your legs are lightly supported 4 Backrest tilt Press the switch 4 in the direction of the arrow until your arms are slightly angl...

Страница 55: ...ad restraint height Raising Pull up on head restraint Lowering Push button 5 and push down on head restraint Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level The head restraint inclination can also be adjusted manually Head restraint inclination Push or pull the head restraint in direction of arrow ...

Страница 56: ...nd installation of the head restraints To remove Press switch 1 upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully extended Pull head restraint out To install Press switch 1 upwards and hold for about 5 seconds Press the head restraint down until it engages Adjust head restraint to the desired position Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head rest...

Страница 57: ...int completely To install Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop Push button 1 and adjust head restraint to the desired position Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to help red...

Страница 58: ...and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators 1 2 and 3 after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with rocker switch 4 press to the left increase side sup...

Страница 59: ...Normal seat heating mode One indicator lamp in the switch lights up 2 Rapid seat heating mode Both indicator lamps in the switch light up After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on Turning off seat heater If one indicator lamp is on press upper half of switch If both indicator lamp...

Страница 60: ...n necessary The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time or if the battery charge is low When this occurs the indicator lamp in the switch will blink both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available If the blinking of the indicator la...

Страница 61: ...with switch in the center console Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 Folding head restraints back Press the symbol side on the rocker switch to release the head restraints The head restraints will fold backward for increased visibility Folding head restraints back in the rear passenger compartment Push lock button 1 The head restraints will fold backward ...

Страница 62: ...ll the head restraint forward until it locks into position Angle of head restraints The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually Important For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles e g clothing to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints ...

Страница 63: ...x Head restraint height Raising Pull up on head restraint Lowering Push button 2 and push down on head restraint Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level The head restraint inclination can also be adjusted manually Note The center rear seat head restraint cannot be adjusted or removed ...

Страница 64: ...safety and that of your passengers we strongly recommend their use Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag ...

Страница 65: ...in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or 2 The retraction force of the inertia reel is reduced increasing the level of seat belt comfort Note For cleaning and care of the seat belts see page 345 Warning Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under ...

Страница 66: ...s If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt Warning Never let more people ...

Страница 67: ...on your hips and not across the abdomen Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immediately after engaging it Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder it should not touch the neck For this purpose you can adjust the height o...

Страница 68: ...sudden stops or when quickly pulling on the belt The locking function of the reel may be checked by quickly pulling out the belt Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder it should not touch the neck Caution For safety reasons avoid adjusting the seat or seat back into positions which could affect the correct seat belt positioning Unfa...

Страница 69: ... front airbags and side side impact and window curtain airbags impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm against your neck or off your shoulder In a crash your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure interna...

Страница 70: ...led Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury will result According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Infants and small children must ride in the back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is ...

Страница 71: ...guishes If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat See page 273 for notes on the ü indicator lamp BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp Warning The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat desi...

Страница 72: ... not designed to deploy The SRS uses two crash severity levels thresholds to activate either the emergency tensioning retractor ETR or front airbag or both Activation depends on the direction and severity of the impact exceeding the preset thresholds and whether the seat belt is fastened Seat belt fastened first threshold exceeded ETR activates second threshold exceeded airbag also activates Seat ...

Страница 73: ...actors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear impacts exceeding a preset severity level They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward movement as much as possible In cases of other frontal impacts angled impacts roll overs...

Страница 74: ...the driver and front passenger in certain frontal impacts exceeding preset thresholds Side impact and head protection window curtain airbags can provide increased protection to belted occupants on the impacted side of the vehicle in side impacts exceeding its preset threshold The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS in the instrument cluster when turning...

Страница 75: ...come on Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately In the operational mode after the indicator lamp has gone out following the initial check interruptions or short circuits in the airbag ignition circuit and in the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle harnesses and low voltage in the entire system are detected and indicated Note See page 271 for information ...

Страница 76: ...tain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold The front passenger airbag deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied and the ü indicator lamp in the center console is not illuminated Note Heavy objects on the front passenger seat can appear to the SRS to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropr...

Страница 77: ...mpacted side of the vehicle deploy The side impact airbag for the front passenger deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt Note Heavy objects on front passenger seat can cause the front passenger side impact airbag to deploy in a crash Window curtain airbag The head protection window curta...

Страница 78: ...dow curtain airbags impacts which exceed preset thresholds Only during these types of impacts if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their supplemental protection In cases of other frontal impacts angled impacts ro...

Страница 79: ... with asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door The service life of the airbags extends to the date indicated on the label located on the driver side door latch post To provide con...

Страница 80: ...of steering wheel rim Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand arm injury when driver front airbag inflates Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied Occupants especially children should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates This could result in s...

Страница 81: ...nal trim material badges etc over the steering wheel hub front passenger airbag cover door trim panels or door frame trims and installation of additional electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects e g packages purses umbrellas etc Do not pass belts over sharp edges Do not make any modification that could change the...

Страница 82: ...ing sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated The belt is now locked To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Note For child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages refer to page 75 installation of infant and child restraint systems For your protection and the pr...

Страница 83: ... and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deact...

Страница 84: ...ildren should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs to the point...

Страница 85: ...e safety catch as illustrated After removing the tether strap reinstall the cover 1 Child seat mounts This vehicle is provided with two mounts at each of the outer rear seats for the installation of a child seat having the matching mounting fittings The mounts can be folded back between the seat cushion and the backrest To install a child seat the mounts 1 must be folded forward until they lock in...

Страница 86: ...t installed in the left rear seat the seat belt for the center seat occupied by a passenger must operate freely Guide seat belt between its seat cushion mount and backrest mount along outside of right side child seat mount Steering wheel adjustment manual Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the adjustment locked could...

Страница 87: ...e Index Unlocking Pull handle 1 out to its stop Adjusting Move steering wheel to the desired position Locking Push handle 1 in until it engages Important Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column See STEERING WH ADJUST on page 292 for malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display ...

Страница 88: ...the front or rear 2 Steering column height Move the switch up or down Note The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together with the seat and exterior mirror adjustment See page 85 for notes on the memory function Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle a...

Страница 89: ... gear selector lever in position R or with the interior light switched on the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity Note The automatic antiglare function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the mirror Warning In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irrit...

Страница 90: ...view mirrors have electrically heated glass The heater switches on automatically depending on outside temperature If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place Storing mirror positions in memory The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat steering wheel adjustment...

Страница 91: ...ter switch position 2 and the exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger side position the passenger side mirror will be turned downward when placing the gear selector lever in R reverse Note The mirror adjustment is only active if you select ON in the menu MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING Refer to CONVENIENCE under individual settings see page 121 The mirror position can now be adjusted as desi...

Страница 92: ...nd adjust the mirror to view the curb 3 Push the memory button M 4 4 Within 3 seconds push bottom of adjustment button 3 The mirror should not move Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves 5 Select driver side mirror The passenger side mirror will return to its previous position Note One stored parking position is available for each of the two electronic main keys This is only possible if y...

Страница 93: ...to changes in light sensitivity Note The automatic antiglare function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the mirror Important Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state by applying plenty of water Warning In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing w...

Страница 94: ...ors 1 Memory button used to store selected positions which can be retrieved by pressing 2 Stored position button Turn to position 1 2 or 3 Together with the driver s seat position you can store the positions for steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors For the front passenger you can store the seat position Three stored positions for the driver s seat are available for each of the two electro...

Страница 95: ...e 81 for exterior mirror adjustment and page 79 for steering wheel adjustment Turn button 2 to selected memory position Push memory button 1 release and push the position button 2 within 3 seconds Recalling positions from memory To recall a seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror position turn button 2 to selected memory position and press to recall The seat steering wheel and exterior r...

Страница 96: ...iew mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed ...

Страница 97: ...88 Instrument cluster Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instrument cluster ...

Страница 98: ...hen the engine is running 9 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp see page 268 10 High beam headlamp indicator see exterior lamp switch page 130 and combination switch see page 134 11 High beam headlamp indicator exterior lamp switch see page 130 and combination switch see page 134 12 Multifunction display see page 92 Instrument cluster display see page 274 13 Trip odometer see page 91 and 96 14...

Страница 99: ... approximately 30 seconds Instrument cluster illumination The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting conditions The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted when the vehicle s exterior lamps are switched on Display illumination changing basic settings for driving at dusk or in darkness Rotate adjusting knob 1 clockwise instrumen...

Страница 100: ... display can be set to read out in either Fahrenheit or Celsius See page 111 Trip odometer 13 To reset to 0 miles km Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated see page 90 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed See page 96 Press button 1 on the instrument cluster see page 90 Tachometer 2 The red ...

Страница 101: ...steering wheel multifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Multifunction steering wheel multifunction display P54 30 3841 29 ...

Страница 102: ...Vehicle speed see page 96 Coolant temperature gauge see page 124 Engine oil level indicator see page 128 2 Audio systems see page 98 Radio see page 98 CD player see page 99 Cassette player see page 100 3 Navigation system see page 106 4 Malfunction message memory see page 109 5 Individual settings see page 111 6 Trip computer see page 107 After start After reset Fuel tank content 7 Telephone see p...

Страница 103: ...uctions on changing the language setting The displays for the audio systems radio CD player cassette player will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when tr...

Страница 104: ...5 j for next display in system 6 k for previous display in system 7 æ to increase the volume see page 123 8 ç to decrease the volume see page 123 9 í to dial a telephone number see page 101 10 ì to end a call See page 101 for telephone and page 105 for instructions on answering an incoming call 11 Horn pad Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed The display advanc...

Страница 105: ...ultifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Trip main odometer FSS coolant temperature vehicle speed engine oil level indicator P54 30 3638 29 ...

Страница 106: ... SPEED DISP is selected in individual settings under INSTRUMENT CLUSTER refer to page 113 Outside temperature if OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE is selected in Individual settings under INSTRUMENT CLUSTER see page 113 4 FSS Flexible service system see page 125 5 Engine oil level indicator see page 128 Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip odometer and main odometer display 1 appears Press the j or k b...

Страница 107: ...ency 5 This only appears when MEMORY rather than FREQUENCY has been selected in the Individual settings See page 119 The radio must be switched on Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display 2 appears Press button j or k repeatedly until the required station or frequency is displayed Use the j of k button to select a stored station or station frequency This depends on the selection made in th...

Страница 108: ... Track number TITLE appears on vehicles with COMAND system TRACK appears on vehicles with audio system The radio must be switched on The CD player must be switched on Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display 2 appears Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required track number 4 is displayed Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Note To select a CD from the...

Страница 109: ... on The cassette player must be switched on Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display 2 appears Pressing the j button fast forward on to the next track Pressing the k button rewinds the cassette to the beginning of the current track Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Notes To select the reverse side of the tape press button below track number on the audio system...

Страница 110: ...e is ready for use 4 Name selected from the telephone book 5 Number for the name selected The dialing commences 6 Dialing is completed The name is displayed The display remains for the duration of the call 7 Duration of call 8 Memory location number 9 Signal strength in top right corner Vehicles with audio system the higher the number the stronger the signal received from the net Vehicles with COM...

Страница 111: ...nloaded See telephone operator s manual for details concerning downloading Pressing button j or k for longer than a second browses rapidly through the telephone book The name selected appears in the display Note Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call The procedure is cancelled and display 4 appears Press the í button when the name you require appears in the display 4 The telephone nu...

Страница 112: ...lephone book is displayed or the number dialed will remain displayed if no name has been store The display remains for the duration of the call 5 Signal strength Vehicles with audio system in top right corner the higher the number the stronger the signal received from the net Vehicles with COMAND in top left corner the higher the number of bars the stronger the signal received from the net 6 Memor...

Страница 113: ... or backward through the redial memory The number selected appears in the display Note Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call The procedure is cancelled and display 1 appears Press the í button when the required number or name appears in the display 2 The telephone number 3 is dialed Once dialing is complete the name 4 is displayed if the name is stored in the telephone book failing ...

Страница 114: ...d on 1 CALL you are being called 2 Signal strength Vehicles with audio system in top right corner the higher the number the stronger the phone signal received by the antenna Vehicles with COMAND in top left corner the higher the number of bars the stronger the phone signal received by the antenna Press the í button to answer the call Press the ì button to hang up or if you do not wish to answer th...

Страница 115: ...hed off 2 The navigation system is switched on but no destination has been specified 3 The navigation system is switched on and destination guidance is active Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed See the separate COMAND Cockpit Management and Data System operator s manual for notes on the navigation system Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previou...

Страница 116: ...5 Elapsed time AFTER START or AFTER RESET 6 Average speed AFTER START or AFTER RESET 7 Average fuel consumption AFTER START or AFTER RESET Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the display 1 2 or 3 appears Press the j or k button until the AFTER START short distance memory 1 the AFTER RESET long distance memory 2 or fuel tank contents and estimated range remaining indicator 3 appears Pressing t...

Страница 117: ... To reset the short AFTER START 1 or long AFTER RESET distance memory 2 Call up the relevant display 1 or 2 using the j or k button and press the reset knob on the instrument cluster see page 88 until the values are reset to 0 Note The AFTER START trip odometer reading is automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not being in starter switch position 1 or 2 ...

Страница 118: ...j or k button if display 2 appears The stored messages will now be displayed in order See page 274 for malfunction and warning messages Display 2 will reappear after you have scanned all the malfunction and warning messages Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored while driving they will reappear in the display 2 when the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 or removed from t...

Страница 119: ...lays the next or previous system Important Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems and do not replace the driver s responsibility to maintain the vehicle s operating safety by having all required maintenance and safety ch...

Страница 120: ...INGS the requested menu can be called up in this options menu INSTRUMENT CLUSTER see page 113 LIGHTING see page 117 VEHICLE see page 119 CONVENIENCE see page 121 The four menus contain additional submenus Individual settings can be selected in these submenus 3 See below for instructions on returning the setting menus to the factory settings 4 Acknowledgment Note The displayed menu SETTINGS depends...

Страница 121: ...the vehicle at standstill and with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 The individual setting preliminary display 1 will appear if you speed up The setting menu previously called up will reappear when the vehicle stops providing no other system has been called up in the meantime To return menu SETTINGS 2 to its factory setting Call up the individual setting preliminary display 1 o...

Страница 122: ...13 Multifunction steering wheel multifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index INSTRUMENT CLUSTER P54 30 3646 29 ...

Страница 123: ...strument cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display 7 DISPLAY VALUES IN the unit set is displayed in the multifunction display except speedometer 8 TEXT sets the language used in the multifunction display 1 Only vehicles without COMAND Vehicles with COMAND see separate operator s manual 9 SELECT DISPLAY The selection SPEED DISP respectively OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE is permanently displayed in...

Страница 124: ...s displayed Press button æ or ç until the menu INSTRUMENT CLUSTER is selected by the selection marker Press the j or k button until the required display 3 to 9 is displayed Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in setting menus 3 4 and controls the selection marker in the setting menus 5 to 9 The settings made are stored and applied immediately The individual setting preliminary display 1 will ...

Страница 125: ... the setting menus 3 to 9 Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster see page 88 for approximately 3 seconds Display 10 will appear Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once more The menu INSTRUMENT CLUSTER is reset to factory settings acknowledged by display 11 The individual setting display SETTINGS 2 will appear if you do not press the reset knob on the instrument cluster within a...

Страница 126: ...117 Multifunction steering wheel multifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index LIGHTING P54 30 3647 29 ...

Страница 127: ... button until the setting menu SETTINGS 2 is displayed Press button æ or ç until the menu LIGHTING is selected by the selection marker Press the j or k button until the required display 3 to 6 is displayed Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection marker The settings made are stored and applied immediately The individual setting preliminary display 1 will appear again after you have run th...

Страница 128: ...ction steering wheel multifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index VEHICLE audio and central locking system P54 30 3636 29 ...

Страница 129: ...j or k button until the setting menu SETTINGS 2 is displayed Press button æ or ç until the menu VEHICLE is selected by the selection marker Press the j or k button until the required display 3 to 4 is displayed Pressing the æ or ç button controls the selection marker The settings made are stored and applied immediately The individual setting preliminary display 1 will appear again after you have r...

Страница 130: ...tion steering wheel multifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index CONVENIENCE only vehicles with power seats P54 30 3648 29 ...

Страница 131: ...ING the passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and programmed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers see page 82 6 Returning the setting menu CONVENIENCE to the factory setting 7 Acknowledgment Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the individual setting preliminary display 1 appears Press the j or k button until the setting menu SETTINGS 2 is displayed Press button æ or ç until ...

Страница 132: ...s the reset knob on the instrument cluster once more The menu CONVENIENCE is reset to factory settings acknowledged by display 7 The individual setting display SETTINGS 2 will appear if you do not press the reset knob on the instrument cluster within about 5 seconds The setting menus will not be reset Setting the audio volume You can only adjust the volume of the system currently in use Vehicles w...

Страница 133: ...0 C The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Note Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning in the multifunction display See page 282 P54 30 3605 26 Warning Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engi...

Страница 134: ...d for approximately 10 seconds when turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold The symbols and messages indicate the type of service to be performed 9 Service A Service B One of the following messages will appear in the display e g Service A SERVICE A IN xx DAYS SERVICE A IN xx MILES Canada KM SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx DAY...

Страница 135: ...splay appears See page 96 Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears The next or previous system is displayed by pressing button è or ÿ Important The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator See page 128 for engine oil level indicator Note When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time such days will not be counted Any such days not counted by the FSS can be a...

Страница 136: ... the display appears See page 96 Press button j or k until the FSS indicator appears Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster see page 88 for approximately 2 seconds The multifunction display will show the question DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL CONFIRM BY PRESSING R Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster again to reset the service indicator The new service indicator is displa...

Страница 137: ... minutes The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short time Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 To call up the trip odometer and main odometer press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears See page 96 Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the MEASUREMENT CORRECT ONLY IF VEH LEVEL engine oil level ...

Страница 138: ...E message will be displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be performed The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short while Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick if it cannot be completed via the multifunction display See Checking engine oil level on page 300 In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes Benz Center Notes See malfunction and...

Страница 139: ... stops Front fog lamps pull out one stop with parking lamps and or low beam headlamps on Green indicator in lamp switch comes on Rear fog lamp pull out to second detent in addition to the front fog lamps Yellow indicator in lamp switch comes on Note With the electronic key removed and the driver s door open a warning sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps except standing lamps are not switched off...

Страница 140: ...U The parking lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light With the engine running and exterior lamp switch in position U The low beam headlamps parking lamps and license plate lamps are switched on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light The low beam headlamps parking lamps and license plate lamps can still be switched on an...

Страница 141: ...tivate the daytime running lamp mode see Individual settings LIGHTING on page 117 Night security illumination When turning off the engine the exterior lamps switch on for added illumination if they were previously switched on except in daytime running mode After the last door has been closed the lamp on time period commences The lamp on time period for night security illumination can be set at sev...

Страница 142: ...ate lamps switch on for approximately 40 seconds The exterior lamps will be switched off when opening the driver s door See Individual settings LIGHTING on page 117 for instructions on how to activate the function Headlamp cleaning system Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 The headlamps will be cleaned with a high pressure water jet when you press the headlamp washer button 1 ...

Страница 143: ...right 5 Turn signals left To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch briefly to the point of resistance only and release The turn signals blink three times To operate the turn signals continuously move the combination switch past the point of resistance up or down The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large ...

Страница 144: ...ping Vehicles with optional rain sensor One initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the wetness of the windshield This will not occur with a front door open Notes With switch in this position one wipe occurs when turning the electronic key in starter switch from position 0 This will not occur with a front door open Do not leave in intermittent set...

Страница 145: ...ch to wiper setting II Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Windshield wipers smear If the windshield wipers smear the windshield even during rain activate the washer system as often as necessary The fluid in the washer reservoir should be mixed in the correct ratio See page 302 for instructions on filling up the windshield washer reservoir Windshield...

Страница 146: ... or it is activated automatically at the time an airbag is deployed To activate hazard warning flasher press switch once To deactivate press switch again If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically press switch twice to deactivate Note With the hazard warning flasher activated the combination switch in position for either left or right turn and the electronic key in starter switch positi...

Страница 147: ...138 Climate control Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Climate control model C 240 P83 20 2127 29 ...

Страница 148: ...ir outlet left adjustable 4 Thumbwheel for adding outside air at air outlets for center left and right sides as well as dashboard top center and rear passenger compartment 5 Center air outlet right adjustable 6 Air volume control for right center air outlet 7 Air volume control and air outlet on dashboard top center 8 Air volume control for side air outlet 9 Side air outlet adjustable 10 Side defr...

Страница 149: ...ow defroster see page 157 6 Economy mode see page 145 Residual engine heat utilization see page 145 7 Air distribution and air volume automatic 8 Air recirculation see page 153 9 Defrosting see page 143 Important This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioning system that uses R 134a HFC hydrofluorocarbon as a refrigerant Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician and refrigera...

Страница 150: ... mode It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody The air conditioning will not engage no cooling if the economy mode S is selected see page 145 Notes Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air flow through exhaust slots below the rear window Also keep the air intake grill in front of the windshield free of snow and debris The storage compartment bet...

Страница 151: ...dashboard top center 7 page 138 for an even air distribution Special settings use only for short duration Air distribution and air volume manual Press U button The indicator lamp in the button will go out Select any of the six air volume speeds and the air distribution Air distribution manual h Air from the center side dashboard top center and rear passenger compartment air outlets j Air from the ...

Страница 152: ...138 up to open left and right side air outlets 9 page 138 Adjust side air outlets upward Pressing the switch again returns the system to the previous setting Windows fogged up on the inside Switch off the economy mode if selected Press button S The indicator lamp in the button will go out Switch off air recirculation if selected Press button O The indicator lamp in the button will go out Press the...

Страница 153: ...l be closed The indicator lamp in the button lights up Switching off air recirculation and activating convenience opening Press button O for more than 2 seconds the side windows and the sliding pop up roof return to the position they were in before closing A window or the sliding pop up roof opened manually after convenience closing will no longer be returned to the position it was in before closi...

Страница 154: ...o air condition in this setting Press S button to activate The indicator lamp in the button illuminates Press S button once again to return to the previous setting Important In the S mode the windows could fog up on the inside Switch off S mode Residual engine heat utilization With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for a short while Air volume and...

Страница 155: ...146 Automatic climate control Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Automatic climate control P83 30 3413 29 ...

Страница 156: ...ter air outlet left adjustable 4 Thumbwheel for adding outside air at air outlets for center left and right sides as well as dashboard top center and rear passenger compartment 5 Center air outlet right adjustable 6 Air volume control for right center air outlet 7 Air volume control and air outlet on dashboard top center 8 Air volume control for side air outlet 9 Side air outlet adjustable 10 Side...

Страница 157: ...nual operation 7 Temperature control right raising 8 Temperature control right lowering 9 Rear window defroster see page 157 10 Economy mode see page 155 Residual engine heat utilization see page 156 11 Air volume control switch on system 12 Air volume control switch off system 13 Air recirculation see page 153 14 Defrosting see page 152 Important This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioning ...

Страница 158: ...lector should be left at the desired temperature setting The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or lower temperature The desired interior temperature and air distribution can be selected separately for the left and right side of the passenger compartment The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture ...

Страница 159: ...take place Economy mode S cannot be switched off Have the air conditioner checked by a Mercedes Benz Center should this happen Dust filter Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system Basic setting automatic mode Briefly press left or right U button The h j and k symbols will no longer be visible The e...

Страница 160: ...indshield side defroster and rear passenger compartment air outlets k Air from the center side footwell rear footwell and rear passenger compartment air outlets To return to automatic mode Press left or right U button The h j and k symbols will no longer be visible Air volume manual Seven blower speeds are available Press right Q or left M side of air volume control switch until the requested blow...

Страница 161: ...f air recirculation if selected Press button O the indicator lamp in the button will go out The fan is set to a higher speed and the warm air is directed to the defroster and windshield air outlets Pressing the switch again returns the system to the previous setting Windshield fogged up on the outside Switch on the windshield wiper Close air outlet on dashboard top center 7 page 146 Switch to manu...

Страница 162: ...on and activating convenience opening Press button O for more than 2 seconds the side windows and the sliding pop up roof return to the position they were in before closing A window or the sliding pop up roof opened manually after convenience closing will no longer be returned to the position it was in before closing when convenience opening is selected The system automatically switches from air r...

Страница 163: ...ature has fallen below 40 F 5 C The activated charcoal filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down Switching on the activated carbon filter and activating convenience closing of power windows and sliding pop up roof The indicator lamp in the e button is off Press button e for more than 2 seconds the side ...

Страница 164: ...n to activate The indicator lamp in the button illuminates Press S button once again to return to the previous setting Important In the S mode the windows could fog up on the inside Switch off S mode Automatic climate control OFF ON To switch the climate control off set the air volume control switch to position 0 The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off While driving use this setti...

Страница 165: ...or a short while Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically To select Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 0 or remove it altogether Press button T The indicator lamp in the button illuminates This function selection will not activate if the battery level is insufficient The function switches off automatically if the electronic key in starter switch is turned to...

Страница 166: ...tion of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power To keep the battery drain to a minimum turn off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after approximately 6 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature and vehicle speed If several power consumers are tu...

Страница 167: ...r lever 1 The air volume is dependent on the setting of air distribution control air volume control air outlets in the dashboard The air temperature is about the same as that of the dashboard air outlets It cannot be regulated separately Notes The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment close the air outlet while heating the pa...

Страница 168: ...ints Car care Index Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 1 Center air outlet left 2 Air volume control for center air outlets To open Turn the wheel upward 3 Center air outlet right Note The temperature at the air outlets for the rear passenger compartment 1 and 3 is the same as at the dashboard center air outlets ...

Страница 169: ...hould be entered with the vehicle at standstill and systems should be operated by the driver only when traffic conditions permit Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is covering a distance of 50 feet approximately14 m every second Warning Any alterations made t...

Страница 170: ...e mode selector see page 177 3 Seek tuning see page 167 Track search tape see page 171 Skipping tracks CD see page 175 Manual repeat dialing telephone see page 180 4 Radio mode selector see page 166 5 Manual tuning see page 167 and 167 Fast Forward Reverse tape see page 171 Fast Forward Reverse CD see page 176 Telephone book see page 178 6 CD mode selector see page 175 7 Tape mode selector see pag...

Страница 171: ...lpha numeric keypad for station storage and frequency entry see page 169 optional telephone see page 177 Tape eject see page 170 Tape track select see page 171 Dolby see page 172 CD track access see page 177 10 Scan tuning Radio see page 167 Tape track search see page 171 CD see page 167 11 Function button see page 169 and 177 12 Soft keys for radio band selection see page 166 tone controls see pa...

Страница 172: ...splay are referred to as soft keys Note Do not press directly on the radio display face Operation Switching on and off Press the control knob The system is switched off when the electronic main key in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed The radio is switched on again when the electronic main key in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or 2 Note The system can also be switch...

Страница 173: ...functions Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the radio cassette and CD modes Tone level settings are identified by the vertical bars The center flat setting is shown by one longer bar in the center of the display Bass Press the AUD key repeatedly until BASS appears on the display Press the key to increase or the key to decrease the level Pressing the and keys simultaneously res...

Страница 174: ...s simultaneously resets the Fader to its center level Balance Press the AUD key repeatedly until BALANCE appears on the display Press the L key to move the sound to the left speakers or the R key to move the sound to the right speakers Pressing the L and R keys simultaneously resets the Balance to its center level Centering all audio functions Push and hold down the AUD key All audio functions bas...

Страница 175: ... EXT and SOUND appears on the display Press the key DRV to adjust the sound to the Driver position The key SP is for Speech optimizing the sound for spoken language The key AMB offers Ambience a three dimensional sound The key OFF switches off the tone level setting selection Radio mode Selecting radio mode Press button Selecting the band Press the key located below the desired band The band selec...

Страница 176: ... speed tuning will take place until the button is released The following tuning intervals will be shown on the display Seek tuning Press either the or button The radio will tune to the next receivable station Scan tuning Press the button Each strongly receivable station on the band selected will be tuned in for 8 seconds The first scan will tune only the stations with a high signal strength The se...

Страница 177: ...ory Ten stations each in the AM and FM bands can be stored via the alpha numeric keypad The button corresponds to location 10 Weatherband WB channels 1 to 7 are preset at the factory and can be retrieved via the alpha numeric keypad but cannot be changed Storing stations automatically Autostore Press the AS key until the word SEARCH is displayed The ten strongest stations are stored automatically ...

Страница 178: ...cy ranges frequencies specified on page 166 will not be accepted The frequency input mode is cancelled if no button is pressed within 4 seconds Cassette mode Playing cassettes Press the button When the button is pressed the display folds down and the cassette slot becomes visible Push the cassette gently into the slot until it engages The cassette will be pulled in automatically Note Do not press ...

Страница 179: ... off or another mode is selected If a cassette is in the mechanism cassette mode can be selected by using the button If no cassette has been inserted the display will show NO TAPE Cassette eject Press the button The display will fold down and the cassette will be ejected Remove the cassette then fold the display back up manually The system will switch back to radio mode automatically Notes The cas...

Страница 180: ... be shown on the display and the track search will run the tape backward to the start of the track currently playing Track search can be interrupted by pressing the same button again Note The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a break of at least 4 seconds between tracks Fast forward reverse Press the button FORWARD will appear on the display and fast forward will start Press the...

Страница 181: ...play is highlighted With the SB function activated and no sound signal received for approximately 10 to 15 seconds the tape will fast forward to the next sound signal Dolby NR1 noise reduction system To enable optimum sound reproduction of cassettes recorded using the Dolby B system press the NR key so the NR on the display is highlighted To turn off Dolby B noise reduction press the NR key so the...

Страница 182: ... over rough roads Handle CDs carefully to prevent interference during playback Avoid fingerprints and dust on CDs Do not write on the CDs or apply any label or other material or devices to the CDs Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth No solvents anti static sprays etc should be used Replace the CD in its container after use Protect CDs from heat and direct sunli...

Страница 183: ...azine must be installed for CD playing 1 Optional equipment Loading emptying the CD magazine Slide the changer door to the right until it latches open and press the eject button The magazine will be ejected Remove the magazine Pull out the CD tray to its stop and place the CDs in the recess of the tray label side up Push the tray into the magazine in the direction shown by the arrow Insert the loa...

Страница 184: ...eing played will be displayed after TRACK If there is no CD in the selected magazine slot NO CD and the corresponding slot number will be displayed e g NO CD3 After the last track on a CD has been played the next CD will automatically be selected and played Skipping tracks forward backward Press the button The next track on the CD will be played Press the button If the track has been playing for m...

Страница 185: ...s reached Scanning Press the button Each track will be played for 8 seconds in ascending order The search will stop at the current track if any of the buttons are pressed Random play repeat function The tracks of the current CD are played in random order when the random feature RDM is selected Press the RDM key to switch on RDM will be highlighted Press RDM again to switch off When the repeat func...

Страница 186: ...layed Pressing the function button T again displays the total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD being played After 8 seconds the display switches back to the main display Telephone operation Various functions of the Mercedes Benz integrated portable cellular telephone1 can be performed and displayed via the system Further instructions for operating the integrated telephone can ...

Страница 187: ...rocess is started by pressing the SND key The entered number can be corrected using the CLR key Press the CLR key briefly and the last digit will be deleted Press and hold the CLR key and the complete number will be deleted Calling up the telephone book The numbers stored in the telephone number memory can be called up via either name or number entries The memory contents from the portable telepho...

Страница 188: ... g A Adam B Brown M Miller Using the buttons on the alpha numeric keypad the stored entries can be selected according initial letters e g B Brown press button twice Note Some signs and symbols cannot be displayed Searching and selecting telephone book entries by number Press the NUM key The current number is shown on the display The stored entries can be selected in numerical order using the or bu...

Страница 189: ...ng redial If no call can be placed press the SND key REDIAL is shown on the display and repeated attempts will be made for the next four minutes Abbreviated dialing from previously stored telephone numbers Quick dialing Enter the previously selected maximum 3 digit 1 999 number and press RCL The telephone number previously stored under that number will be displayed Press the soft key SND The call ...

Страница 190: ...he SND key The first call will be put on hold Press SND to toggle between the calls An additional call can be accepted after ending one of the previous calls Accepting incoming call in telephone mode With an incoming call a ringing tone can be heard and the message CALL appears on the display Press the SND key to answer the call Accepting incoming call in tape CD or radio mode If the telephone is ...

Страница 191: ...o the conversation press the MUT key again Component malfunctions The radio CD changer1 and Mercedes Benz integrated cellular telephone1 are part of a fiberoptic networked system Failure of one of the components can lead to malfunctions of the other components Please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call the Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA at1 800 FOR MERCedes or C...

Страница 192: ...he emergency call will be placed as long as the corresponding mobile communications network is available To do this switch the telephone on if you have not already done so The call will also be placed if the unlock code is not entered Emergency calls may not be possible with all telephone networks or if certain network services and or telephone functions are active Check with your local network op...

Страница 193: ... Switches for 1 left front 2 right front 3 left rear 4 right rear There are individual switches in the front passenger door and the rear doors for the respective windows Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 Opening the windows Press the switch to resistance point Closing the windows Pull the switch to resistance point Release switch when window is in desired position P54 25 225...

Страница 194: ...ightly Note The power windows can also be opened and closed using the convenience opening closing feature see page 29 Warning When closing the windows be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In case of obstruction the automatic reversal will not operate if a window is being closed by pulling the switch to its resistance point and holding it there or when usi...

Страница 195: ...he right the N symbol becomes visible Operation of the rear door windows with the switches located in the driver s door is still possible Synchronizing power windows If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or low the windows cannot be opened or closed by the express feature To resynchronize the express feature pull switch until the window is completely closed and hold for approxim...

Страница 196: ...wer the sliding pop up roof Move the switch to resistance point in the required direction Release the switch when the roof has reached the required position Warning When closing the sliding pop up roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from starter switch and lock your vehicle Do not leave child...

Страница 197: ...he seals do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the sliding pop up roof The sliding pop up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur see page 335 Synchronizing the sliding pop up roof The sliding pop up roof must be resynchronized if the power supply has been interrupted battery disconnected or low the sliding pop up roof has been cl...

Страница 198: ...pening a door or the electronic key is removed from the starter switch 4 To select automatic function Press the rocker switch to the center position Interior lamps are switched on and off soft fade delayed when unlocking or locking the vehicle or when opening or closing a door However there will be no delay when the electronic key is in starter switch position 2 5 Interior lamps front Press rocker...

Страница 199: ...NG See page 117 To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged with doors open all interior lamps switch off after approximately 5 minutes An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically Before leaving the vehicle make sure that all interior lamps are switched off Door entry lamps The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior l...

Страница 200: ...g When operating the rear window sunshade be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the raising or lowering procedure The raising or lowering procedure can be immediately halted by briefly pressing the upper or lower half of the switch Briefly press upper or lower half of the switch again to raise or lower the rear window sunshade completely When leaving the vehicle always remove t...

Страница 201: ... to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side window disengage sun visor 2 from the inner mounting 1 and pivot to the side Vanity mirrors 1 Illuminated vanity mirror With the visor engaged in its inner mounting 2 the lamp 4 can be switched on by opening the cover 3 Fold the cover 3 down to close the vanity mirror Warning Do not use the vanity mirror while driving ...

Страница 202: ...g a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects Warning Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle oc...

Страница 203: ... Unlocked position 2 Locked position 3 Glove box 4 Glove box lid release Pull to open Notes Prior to closing the glove box close the compartment for glasses first The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key See page 23 for instructions on how to remove the mechanical key from the electronic main key e g for valet parking service ...

Страница 204: ...nt cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Storage compartment in front of armrest 5 Storage compartment in front of armrest To open Slide cover 5 rearward To close Slide cover 5 forward Note The compartment contains a lighter see page 201 a coin holder and a cup holder see page 197 ...

Страница 205: ... armrest Lift armrest by handle 7 To close Lower armrest until it engages in lock To change inclination of armrest Pull up on armrest To lower armrest Pull handle 7 Notes The storage compartment can be heated or cooled see page 158 The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compartment close the air outlet while heating the passenger comp...

Страница 206: ...t armrest Open the storage compartment in front of the armrest see page 195 Close the storage compartment in front of the armrest see page 195 Warning Keep the cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers especially hot liquids ...

Страница 207: ...rmrest To open Push front of sliding compartment the cup holder slides out To close Push the sliding compartment back until it engages Warning Keep the cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers especially hot liquids ...

Страница 208: ...the gear selector lever to position N Slide ashtray insert in direction of arrow 1 until the insert disengages Grip ashtray insert at indents left and right arrows and remove from ashtray frame To replace insert Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage into place Warning Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still With the gear selector lever in position N turn off the e...

Страница 209: ...ments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Rear seats To open ashtray Pull at top of cover To remove insert Press latch 2 and remove insert To replace insert Install insert and close the ashtray ...

Страница 210: ...ll pop out automatically when hot Note The lighter can be operated with electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 The lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot hold at knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch Do...

Страница 211: ...ated in the front passenger footwell It is for small and light items such as road maps mail etc Ski sack optional Unfolding and loading 1 Fold armrest down arrow 2 Swing cover 1 down Warning Do not place heavy or fragile objects or objects having sharp edges in the parcel net In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to v...

Страница 212: ...l data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 3 Open hook and loop strap 2 and pull ski sack into passenger compartment and unfold 4 Open flap in trunk by pulling handle 3 ...

Страница 213: ...slide skis into ski sacks 6 Wrap strap around ski sack and armrest 7 Close clasp arrows 4 and 5 and pull strap tight to immobilize skis Warning The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten the ski sack securely In an accident an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants ...

Страница 214: ...Connect snap hook 6 of front strap to eye 7 located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench Unloading and folding 1 Loosen strap open clasp by pressing tabs arrows together and unload skis 2 Close flap in trunk 3 Disconnect snap hook 6 from eye 7 4 Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise and place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest ...

Страница 215: ...moval of ski sack For removal of the ski sack we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Note To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk always close the pass through Warning Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed Deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death ...

Страница 216: ...rea optional 1 Pull handle 1 located in trunk to unlock backrest On vehicles with optional split folding rear seat backrest you can fold down the two sections separately to enlarge the cargo area Split folding rear seat bench 2 Pull handle 2 and fold seat cushion 3 forward 3 Fully retract and fold down head restraints see page 52 4 Fold backrest 4 forward ...

Страница 217: ...backrest section are visible in unlocked position With backrest sections in upright and locked position the indicators 5 are fully lowered 2 Fold seat cushion 3 back until it locks in place Check for secure locking by pressing on the seat cushion Note To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk always lock backrest in its upright position Warning Always lock backrest in its upright po...

Страница 218: ... of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustrations shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely as possible The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as po...

Страница 219: ... injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while seat backrest sections not locked in their upright position Deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle inter...

Страница 220: ...se the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when road and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet approximately 14 m every second Never operate r...

Страница 221: ...ote Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Client Assistance Center in the USA only at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 1 2 3 Warning When programming a garage door opener the door moves...

Страница 222: ...t any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control 1 Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 2 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to...

Страница 223: ...t successfully program the integrated remote control device to learn the signal of the hand held transmitter the garage door opener could be equipped with the rolling code feature Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener or other rolling code devices with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text A second person may make ...

Страница 224: ...ete the training 4 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed button on the integrated remote control transmitter Canadian programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting Continue to press and hold the integrated remote control transmitter button note steps 2 through 4 in the Programming portion while you press and re press cycle your...

Страница 225: ...e appropriate button to activate the remote controlled device The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the remote control memory 1 Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 2 Simultaneously holding down the left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds or until the control lamp blink r...

Страница 226: ... engine 232 Manual transmission 233 Automatic transmission 234 Parking brake 243 Driving instructions 244 Drive sensibly Save Fuel 244 Drinking and driving 244 Pedals 244 Power assistance 245 Brakes 245 Driving off 246 Parking 246 Tires 247 Snow chains 250 Winter driving instructions 250 Deep water 252 Passenger compartment 253 Traveling abroad 253 Cruise control 254 Brake assist system BAS 257 An...

Страница 227: ...ion instructions regarding use of an external antenna Warning Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Management and Data System radio telephone1 or two way radio1 if road and traffic conditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet a...

Страница 228: ...anually shifting to a lower gear We recommend that you select positions 3 2 or 1 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1 000 miles 1 500 km speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum Maintenance Approximately 30 days or 2000 miles 2000 km prior to the next recommended service the remaining distance or days are displayed in the multifunction indicator See Flexible service...

Страница 229: ...ctivate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Information button depending on the type of response required System self check Initially after turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 2 malfunctions are detected and indicated the indicator lamps in the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button and the Information button stay on longer than 5 seconds or do not co...

Страница 230: ...e occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle The Tele Aid system is available if it has been activated and is operational Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services and cellular...

Страница 231: ... emergency call Manually Briefly press on cover 1 the cover will open Press the emergency call switch 2 briefly for longer than 2 seconds The indicator lamp in the emergency call switch 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center Close the cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded ...

Страница 232: ... Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center For other than Sign and Drive services labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information Notes The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button remains illuminated in red for approximately 5...

Страница 233: ...nce Service an optional service available at additional cost in the USA only your communication will be transferred to our Response Center who will provide the appropriate information For more details concerning this optional service please contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 Notes The indicator lamp in the Information button remains illuminated in red for approximately 5 seconds during ...

Страница 234: ...ator may need to retransmit During this time you will hear a chirp and voice contact will be interrupted Voice contact will resume once the retransmission is complete Once a call is concluded a chirp will be heard the appropriate indicator lamp will stop flashing and a tone will be heard indicating that the system has reset Important If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not ...

Страница 235: ...ilable Vehicle location stolen vehicle tracking services Should you wish to locate your vehicle contact the Mercedes Benz Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada You will be asked to provide your password which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement In the event your vehicle was stolen report the incident to the police who will issue a numbered in...

Страница 236: ...eparate COMAND operator s manual For more details concerning this optional service please contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA Important Tele Aid utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satellites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must b...

Страница 237: ...wing our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat which could start a fire Warning As with any...

Страница 238: ...uthorized technicians Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way Moreover the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes Benz servicing requirements For details refer to the Service Booklet Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death Do not...

Страница 239: ...e selector lever in position P After removing the electronic key or with the electronic key in starter switch position 0 the selector lever is locked in position P 1 Gear selector lever is unlocked Most electrical consumers can be operated For detailed information see respective subjects 2 Driving position 3 Starting position See page 232 for instructions on starting and stopping the engine Warnin...

Страница 240: ... not leave the electronic key in starter switch position 0 Notes A warning sounds when the driver s door is opened with the electronic key is in starter switch position 1 or 0 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefore recommended that you turn off unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop and go traffic This precaution helps to...

Страница 241: ...successful attempts have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Vehicles with manual transmission Do not depress accelerator Fully depress clutch pedal otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock Turn electronic key in starter switch clockwise to the stop Release only when the engine is firing regularly Important Due to the installed sta...

Страница 242: ...page 91 for engine speeds Important When vehicle is parked always be sure to engage first or reverse gear and firmly set parking brake When parked on an incline also turn front wheel towards the road curb Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Do not exceed engine speed limits see page 91 Warn...

Страница 243: ...gears automatically dependent upon Selector lever position Program mode selector Accelerator position Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted dependent on the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics Important When parking the vehicle or before working on the vehicle with the engine running firmly depress the parking brake pedal and shift the selecto...

Страница 244: ...position from N or P wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating especially when the engine is cold Accelerator position Partial throttle early upshifting normal acceleration Full throttle later upshifting rapid acceleration Kickdown depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle downshifting to a lower gear maximum acceleration Once the desired speed is attained ease up o...

Страница 245: ...hicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator To rock a vehicle out of soft ground mud or snow alternately shift from forward to reverse while applying slight partial throttle Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS or traction system malfunction indicator lamp to come on Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfu...

Страница 246: ...k position is to be used when parking the vehicle Engage only with the vehicle stopped The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in park to secure the vehicle Note The electronic key can only be removed from the starter switch with the selector lever in position P ...

Страница 247: ...rating conditions Gear selection for special circumstances The transmission gear ranges for special circumstances can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the right or the left with the selector lever in position D The gear range currently selected is highlighted in the instrument cluster display Briefly press selector lever in the ç direction The transmission downshifts one gear at a tim...

Страница 248: ...The delayed upshift is effective with vehicle speeds below 31 mph 50 km h at partial throttle and engine temperatures below 95 F 35 C To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved to a lower gear range the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s revolutions per minute limit would be exceeded In this case there will be no downshift even when the vehicle speed ...

Страница 249: ...ce the transmission does not shift higher than 3rd gear this gear selection will allow use of the engine s braking power downhill Upshift through 2nd gear only For driving in mountainous regions or under extreme operating conditions This gear selection will allow use of the engine s braking power when descending steep grades Use this position which makes maximum use of the engine s braking effect ...

Страница 250: ... displayed in the gear range indicator display see page 237 Use this mode for all regular driving The vehicle starts out in 1st gear Accelerator Operation Fast on depressing the accelerator pedal quickly not into kickdown position while driving continuously rather than depressing the accelerator pedal in the usual manner will cause the automatic transmission to shift down into a lower gear This ge...

Страница 251: ... vehicle driving characteristics change with the selection of the program mode Dependent on the program mode selector switch position S or W and the gear selector lever in position R the ratio of power transmission changes Emergency operation Limp home mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in Limp Home Mode which engages...

Страница 252: ...ument panel The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should go out A warning sounds and the parking brake warning message appears in the multifunction display see page 279 if you start to drive without having released the parking brake Also see brake warning lamp on page 270 Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch and lock the vehicle Do no...

Страница 253: ...ce work performed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly country Drinking and driving Pedals Warning Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very dangerous combination Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgement Th...

Страница 254: ...gine is not running the brake and steering systems are without power assistance Under these circumstances a much greater effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle Warning After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to o...

Страница 255: ... the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Parking Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury a...

Страница 256: ... tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1 16 in 1 5 mm at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread Warning If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash...

Страница 257: ... with new tires Reduce vehicle speed avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Warning Do not allow your tires to wear down too far As tread depth approaches 1 16 in 1 5 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction varies widely Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire...

Страница 258: ... tires Stopping distance however is still considerably greater than when the road is not snow or ice covered Tire speed rating Vehicles without Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with H rated tires which have a speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the speed rating Warning If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be su...

Страница 259: ...r to page 262 Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N or in case of manual transmission declutch Try to keep the vehicle under control by corr...

Страница 260: ...page 357 Check engine coolant anticorrosion antifreeze concentration Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system Add MB Concentrate S to a premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures see page 302 Test battery Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature A well charged battery helps to ensure that the engine can...

Страница 261: ... achieved with M S rated radial ply tires and or snow chains recommended by Mercedes Benz Snow chains maximize performance Block heater Canada only The engine is equipped with a block heater The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Deep water Caution Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth If you must drive through deep water drive slowly t...

Страница 262: ...into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes Benz Center directory you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are ...

Страница 263: ...Decelerate and set Depress lever briefly to set speed Hold lever down to decelerate Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2 The accelerator can then be released The speed can be increased e g for passing by using the accelerator After the accelerator is released the previously set speed will be resum...

Страница 264: ...the cruise control cancels by itself and remains inoperative until the engine is restarted have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 25 mph 40 km h the vehicle resumes the speed which was set prior to the cancellation of the cruise control The last memoriz...

Страница 265: ...ransmission The set cruise controlled speed is switched off when declutching exceeds four seconds during downshifting a gear Nevertheless in some cases you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow down In this case the cruise control is switched off Use the lever to resume the previously set speed Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to tra...

Страница 266: ...ressure Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated If the BAS warning message is displayed a malfunction has been detected in the system The brake system functions in the usual manner but without BAS With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS is also switched off If a BAS warning message is displayed have the BAS checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Warning BAS...

Страница 267: ...rake pedal while experiencing the pulsation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure results in applying the advantages of the ABS namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle In the case of an emergency brake maneuver keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal In this manner only can the ABS be most effective On slippery road surfaces the ABS will respond even with light brake pedal ...

Страница 268: ...cator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the ABS is operational If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp stays illuminated have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Note To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover operate your hazard war...

Страница 269: ...le While driving ease up on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions Do not switch off the ESP Caution If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised see page 321 Towing the vehicle the engine must be shut off electronic key in starter switch position 0 or 1 Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes Warning ESP cann...

Страница 270: ...so switched off Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the wheels to rotate at different speeds therefore the ESP may activate yellow ESP warning lamp in speedometer dial comes on For this reason all wheels including the spare wheel must have the same tire size When testing the parking brake on a brake test dynamometer the engine must be shut off Otherwise the ESP will immediately b...

Страница 271: ... v located in the speedometer dial is continuously illuminated With the ESP system switched off the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled Therefore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions A portion of the ESP system remains active even with the switch in the OFF position If one drive wheel loses traction and...

Страница 272: ...es Benz Limited Warranty The ESP warning lamp located in the speedometer dial starts to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP press lower half 2 of the switch the ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial goes out Important If the ESP warning lamp flashes During take off apply as little t...

Страница 273: ...y insert filler nozzle unit Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top up or overfill Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the CHECK ENGINE lamp to illuminate see page 268 for notes on the CHECK ENGINE lamp Warning Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious injury Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhalin...

Страница 274: ...y For further information refer to page 301 Tire pressure For tire pressure refer to tire pressure label inside the fuel filler flap See page 315 for further details Spark plugs Approved spark plugs refer to Technical Data Air conditioner R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant refer to Technical Data Bulbs High and low beams H7 55 W low beam Xenon optional fog lamps H B4 55 W turn signal lam...

Страница 275: ...ly and before a long trip 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For refilling reservoir see page 302 2 Coolant level see Coolant level on page 301 3 Brake fluid see Brake fluid on page 357 Opening hood see page 297 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see Exterior lamps on page 326 Exterior lamp switch see page 130 2 3 ...

Страница 276: ...t belt nonusage warning lamp 273 Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console 273 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 273 Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display 274 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 275 BATTERY ALTERNATOR 276 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 277 BRAKE ASSIST 277 BRAKE LINING WEAR 278 BRAKE FLUID 278 PARKING BRAKE 279 SEAT BELT SYSTEM 279 ELEC STABIL PROG Electronic stability program 280...

Страница 277: ...the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes Benz servicing requirements For details refer to the Service Booklet On board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp Engine malfunction indicator lamp If the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system emission co...

Страница 278: ...nents that either provide input signals to or receive output signals from the control module Malfunctions resulting from interruptions or failure of any of these components are indicated by the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and are simultaneously stored in the SFI control module If the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp comes on have the system checked at y...

Страница 279: ...e released or the parking brake is set engine running Note If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid reservoir is reached have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks Warning Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the b...

Страница 280: ...r notes on airbags see page 63 for belt tensioners and page 55 for infant and child seat restraint Fuel reserve warning 1 Fuel reserve indicator When the warning lamp 1 comes on after starting the engine or if comes on while driving it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of approximately 2 1 US gal 8 liters See page 264 for notes on refueling the vehicle Warning In the ev...

Страница 281: ... assistance A malfunctioning ABS control unit can possibly affect the operation of other systems e g Navigation Automatic transmission Be guided accordingly with respect to the use of those systems and have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS and ESP are also switched off The malfunction indicator lamps and malfunction ...

Страница 282: ... nonusage warning lamp With the electronic key in starter switch position 2 the seat belt nonusage warning lamp comes on and a warning sounds for a short time if the drivers seat belt is not fastened After starting the engine the seat belt nonusage warning lamp blinks for a brief period to remind the driver and passengers to fasten seat belts Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console AI...

Страница 283: ...iority These can be cleared from the instrument cluster using the reset knob on the instrument cluster see page 90 and are then stored in the malfunction message memory See page 109 Note Certain malfunction and warning messages are accompanied by an audible signal Malfunction and warning messages in red are always accompanied by an audible signal Temporary messages such as TRUNK OPEN will not be s...

Страница 284: ...layed to indicate that the information being relayed by the engine control unit is no longer complete The display for coolant temperature gauge tachometer or the cruise control may have failed DISPLAY DEFECTIVE several systems C Category see page 274 The displays for several systems have failed Some systems themselves may also have failed Line 1 Line 2 C VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY FAULTY 2 Line 1 Line...

Страница 285: ...y indicate that the poly V belt has broken Should this condition occur the poly V belt must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercede...

Страница 286: ...1 The display or the system is malfunctioning BRAKE ASSIST C Category see page 274 A malfunction has been detected in the system The brake system functions in the usual manner but without brake assist system BAS See page 257 for notes on the brake assist system BAS Line 1 Line 2 C ABS SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP 2 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP 1 2 Line 1 Line 2 C BRAKE ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE 2 BRAKE AS...

Страница 287: ...at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible BRAKE FLUID C Category see page 274 Line 1 Line 2 C BRAKE LINING WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP 2 Line 1 Line 2 C BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP 2 Warning Driving with this message displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir ca...

Страница 288: ...isplay Practical hints Car care Index PARKING BRAKE C Category see page 274 SEAT BELT SYSTEM C Category see page 274 Line 1 Line 2 C PARKING BRAKE ENGAGE BRAKE 1 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE 1 Line 1 Line 2 C SEAT BELT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP 1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT 2 DRIVER SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT 2 ...

Страница 289: ...The reason could be that the self diagnosis has not been completed The display will clear itself after driving a short distance at more than 12 mph 2o km h 4 The system is unavailable due to low voltage e g battery not being charged 5 A malfunction has been detected in the system In case of ESP malfunction the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and the ESP switch in the center ...

Страница 290: ...ored Extended driving with the symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty In cases of major or frequent minor coolant loss have the cooling system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Note Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant ...

Страница 291: ...he coolant is faulty Observe the coolant temperature gauge See page 124 During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to 120 C The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Line 1 Line 2 C COOLANT STOP ENGINE OFF 1...

Страница 292: ...the engine oil Have the engine oil checked 5 The measuring system is malfunctioning When the ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL message appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick When this occurs the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further If no oil l...

Страница 293: ...HECK LAMP 2 L TURN SIG RFLECTR CHECK LAMP 2 R TURN SIG RFLECTR CHECK LAMP 2 TURN SIGNAL F L CHECK LAMP 2 TURN SIGNAL F R CHECK LAMP 2 BRAKE LIGHT2 VISIT WORKSHOP 2 BRAKE LIGHT L3 CHECK LAMP 2 BRAKE LIGHT R3 CHECK LAMP 2 3RD STOP LAMP3 CHECK LAMP 2 HIGH BEAM L CHECK LAMP 2 HIGH BEAM R CHECK LAMP 2 LICENSE PLATE L L CHECK LAMP 2 LICENSE PLATE L R CHECK LAMP 2 LIGHTS SWITCH OFF LIGHTS 1 AUTOM LIGHT O...

Страница 294: ... a delay or are permanently on visit workshop immediately 3 The brake lamp comprises several light emitting diodes The warning message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 4 Other bulbs will be brought into use as replacements when certain lamps blow REAR FOGLAMP SWITCH OFF SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON 4 2 REVERSE LIGHT L CHECK LAMP 2 REVERSE LIGHT R CHECK LAMP 2 TAIL LIGHT L C...

Страница 295: ...mps will be switched on automatically if the light sensor malfunctions The LIGHTING setting menu can be set to MANUAL in the individual settings See page 117 It will then be possible to switch the headlamps on and off using the exterior lamp switch See page 130 for notes on the exterior lamp switch DOOR C Category see page 274 Line 1 Line 2 C LIGHT SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP 2 Line 1 Line 2 C DOOR OPEN...

Страница 296: ...a Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index TRUNK OPEN C Category see page 274 HOOD C Category see page 274 See page 297 for hood Line 1 Line 2 C TRUNK OPEN 2 Line 1 Line 2 C ENGINE HOOD OPEN 2 ...

Страница 297: ...quipped with a telephone TELE AID C Category see page 274 1 The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response automatic and manual emergency roadside assistance and information With this message displayed one or more functions may not be available See page 220 for notes on the Tele Aid If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes Benz Center...

Страница 298: ... total volume The reservoir should be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield washer concentrate and water or the concentrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperature at the next opportunity The reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located in the engine compartment See windshield and headlamp wash...

Страница 299: ...cal hints Car care Index RESTRAINT SYSTEM C Category see page 274 See page 55 for notes on the seat belts and page 65 for notes on the airbags KEY C Category see page 274 1 Key needs possibly to be replaced Line 1 Line 2 C RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP 1 Line 1 Line 2 C REPLACE KEY1 VISIT WORKSHOP 2 AUTOM LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY 1 ...

Страница 300: ... Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index FUEL RESERVE C Category see page 274 UNDERVOLTAGE C Category see page 274 Line 1 Line 2 C RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLING STATION 2 Line 1 Line 2 C UNDERVOLTAGE ENGINE ON 1 UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE 1 ...

Страница 301: ...gory see page 274 For locking the manual steering wheel adjustment see page 77 ENTRANCE POSITION C Category see page 274 Wait until the seat and steering wheel have moved to their driving positions The display will clear when they have done so See also page 41 for easy entry exit feature Line 1 Line 2 C STEERING WH ADJUST LOCK 1 Line 1 Line 2 C ENTRANCE POSITION DO NOT DRIVE 1 ...

Страница 302: ...amp washer system 302 Spare wheel vehicle tools storage compartment 304 Vehicle jack 305 Wheels 306 Tire replacement 306 Rotating wheels 307 Spare wheel 308 Changing wheels 309 Tire inflation pressure 315 Battery 316 Jump starting 318 Towing the vehicle 321 Transmission selector lever manually unlocking 325 Exterior lamps 326 Replacing bulbs 326 Trunk lamp 331 Changing batteries in the electronic ...

Страница 303: ...e storage space 1 in the shelf below the rear window Lift cover Remove first aid kit Stowing things in the vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window ...

Страница 304: ...perage and color of fuse The circuit for components is protected by a cycled circuit breaker interrupted if too much current is being drawn The circuit closes automatically after a short time the circuit is broken again if the malfunction reoccurs Always use a new fuse for replacement Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse A fuse chart is located in fuse box 1 A fuse extractor is located i...

Страница 305: ...artment left hand side 3 Tabs To gain access to fuse box Release clamps 3 and remove the cover To close the fuse box Ensure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned when you replace the cover Press the cover down by hand and secure with clamps 3 Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk 4 Auxiliary fuse box in left hand side of trunk To open Remove the cover To close Press the cover on ...

Страница 306: ...en restart after the engine has been turned off Stay clear from fan blades If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call a fire department The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition ...

Страница 307: ...the hood pull release lever 1 under the driver s side of the instrument panel At the same time a handle will extend out of the radiator grill Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator grill and open hood do not pull up on the handle Note To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood open the hood only with the wipers in the parked position P88 40 2137 26 ...

Страница 308: ... Car care Index To close Lower the hood and let it drop into lock from a height of approximately 1 ft 30 cm assisting with hands placed flat on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage please make sure that hood is fully closed If not repeat closing procedure Do not push down on hood to attempt to fully close it P88 40 2138 26 ...

Страница 309: ...e checked via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster Unscrew the oil filler cap and add oil carefully if you need to top up the oil Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Re install oil filler cap Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covere...

Страница 310: ...and changes are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions have your authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission fluid level Coolant level 1 Coolant expansion tank To check the coolant level the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine stopped Check coolant level only when coolant is cold The coolant level sh...

Страница 311: ...rning In order to avoid possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir c...

Страница 312: ...amp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon water For temperatures below freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze 1 part S to 100 parts solvent 40 ml S to 1 gallon solvent Warning Washer solvent antifreeze is high...

Страница 313: ...pare wheel 4 Storage tray Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of trunk Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid To remove the spare wheel Take out the vehicle tool kit tray Turn the luggage bowl counterclockwise and remove the spare wheel To store spare wheel Place spare wheel in wheel well and secure it with luggage bowl Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop Place vehicle ...

Страница 314: ...re Index Vehicle jack To prepare the jack for use Remove the jack from the spare wheel well under the trunk floor Push the crank handle up and turn clockwise until it engages operational position Storing the jack in the trunk Before storing the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position ...

Страница 315: ...end that you break in new tires for approximately 60 miles 100 km at moderate speed Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away fr...

Страница 316: ...ghly clean the inner side of the wheels any time you rotate the wheels or wash the vehicle underside The use of retread tires is not recommended Retread tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics and safety of the vehicle Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage to the tire beads For this reason check rims for damage at regular intervals The rim flanges must be chec...

Страница 317: ...hicle with more than one spare wheel mounted Spare wheel The spare wheel rim size is 7 J x 16 H2 C 240 Canada only steel rims 61 2 J x 16 H2 In the case of a flat tire or breakdown you may temporarily use the spare wheel while observing the following restrictions Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropr...

Страница 318: ...y as possible Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake a...

Страница 319: ...anual transmission to 1st or reverse gear 3 Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks not supplied with vehicle or sizable wood block or stone When changing a wheel on a hill place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle On an level road place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being change...

Страница 320: ... do not yet remove the wheel bolts 7 Place jack on firm ground Position jack 1 under the take up bracket 2 so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the vehicle is parked on an incline The jack take up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 8 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground Never ...

Страница 321: ... 9 Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and install alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand 10 Remove wheel Grip wheel from the sides Keep hands from beneath the wheels 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for steel rims Canada model C 240 P40 10 2284 26 ...

Страница 322: ... contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub Install spare wheel on wheel hub Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt Unscrew the alignment bolt to install the last wheel bolt 12 Lower vehicle and remove jack P40 10 2347 26 P40 10 2285 26 ...

Страница 323: ...ll bolts are tight Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft lb 110 Nm 14 Vehicles with steel rims Installation of wheel cover Position small wheel cover opening over tire valve and press wheel cover against wheel rim Now press do not hit opposite side of wheel cover against wheel rim until seated Make certain that the springs of the wheel cover are firmly seated in the outer rim of the steel wheel P40...

Страница 324: ...C and ambient temperature approximately 32 F 0 C then the adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 3 psi 0 2 bar Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly permissible The ride of the vehicle however will become somewhat harde...

Страница 325: ...side The service life of the battery is dependent on its condition of charge The battery should always be kept sufficiently charged in order to last an optimum length of time Warning Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Follow recommended inflation pressures Do not...

Страница 326: ...he vehicle s electrical circuit Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and connect last When removing and connecting the battery always make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 The battery its filler caps the vent tube and the opposite plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation While the engine is...

Страница 327: ...er disposal Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Jump starting Warning Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connec...

Страница 328: ...er cable specifications Minimum cable cross section of 25 mm2 or approximately 2 AWG Maximum length of 11 5 ft 3 5 m If the battery is discharged the engine should be started with jumper cables and the 12 V battery of another vehicle Only use 12 V battery to jump start your vehicle Jump starting with more powerful battery could damage the vehicle s electrical systems which will not be covered by t...

Страница 329: ...er end to the positive terminal of the charged battery Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal parts 4 Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the grounded negative terminal of the charged battery and the final connection to the negative under hood terminal of the disabled vehicle Important 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at high idle Make sure th...

Страница 330: ...s Benz Center Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic converter Towing the vehicle Warning Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the electronic key is in starter switch position 2 If the electronic key is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To...

Страница 331: ...e vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt Never attach tow cable tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis frame or suspension parts Notes The selector lever will remain locked in position P and the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged See battery on page 316 or jump starting on page 318 Transmission select...

Страница 332: ...his method is preferable to other types of towing Important To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Towing restrictions for vehicles with automatic transmission The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position N for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h The electronic...

Страница 333: ...only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warning flasher will operate again Caution If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised the engine must be shut off electronic key in starter switch position 0 or 1 Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes Switch off the tow away alarm see page 39 as well as the ESP ...

Страница 334: ...r can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle To do so open storage compartment in front of center armrest Using a small coin release the coin holder 1 and swing it aside Insert a tool 2 e g the screw driver into the opening below the coin holder While pushing the tool down move selector lever from position P After removal of the tool from the opening reinstall the coin holder The selector lev...

Страница 335: ...halogen bulbs do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands Use plain paper or a clean cloth If the newly installed bulb does not light up switch the lamp off and on again If the bulb still does not light up have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning Bulbs and bulb holders can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Halogen lamps contain press...

Страница 336: ...re Index Headlamp assembly 1 Headlamp cover for low beam headlamp 2 Headlamp cover for parking and standing lamp and high beam headlamp 3 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 4 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb Halogen type 5 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp ...

Страница 337: ...e Xenon optional Bulb for low beam Turn signal lamp 1156 NA 26 9 5 W 32 4 cp Open hood Twist bulb socket 3 counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinstall bulb socket Parking and standing lamp W 5W Open hood Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover 2 Pull out bulb socket 6 Remove bulb from socket ...

Страница 338: ...ever 1 to vertical position and remove bulb carrier Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinstall bulb socket Reinstall trim 2 Driver s side rear fog lamp P 21 W 32 cp bulb 3 Backup lamp P 21 W 32 cp bulb 4 Stop lamp P 21 W 32 cp bulb 5 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W bulb yellow 6 tail parking standing and side marker lamp R 5 W 4 ...

Страница 339: ... Loosen both securing screws 1 remove lamp and replace tubular lamp C 5 W 4 cp High mounted stop lamp Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror The high mounted stop lamp 3rd brake lamp and the additional turn signals on the exterior mirrors are equipped with LEDs Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center if a malfunction occurs ...

Страница 340: ...ps working b The left stop lamp acts as a replacement for the rear fog lamp if it stops working c The respective fog lamp dimmed will act as a replacement lamp if the left or right standing lamp stops working Notes The multifunction display will indicate that a bulb has failed See malfunction and warning messages on page 274 Trunk lamp The trunk lamp will switch off after approximately 10 minutes ...

Страница 341: ... Lamp for battery check and function control Checking batteries If one of the transmit buttons 1 is pressed the battery check lamp 2 lights up briefly indicating that the batteries are in order Change batteries if the battery check lamp 2 does not light up briefly Changing batteries Move locking tab 3 in direction of right arrow and remove mechanical key 4 left arrow P80 20 2201 26 1 2 P80 35 2029...

Страница 342: ... do not use mechanical key as lever to release battery compartment Remove mechanical key from side opening Carefully remove battery compartment in direction of arrow 6 Change batteries 7 inserting new ones under contact spring 8 with plus side facing up Return battery compartment into housing until locked in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic main key P80 35 2025 26 5 4 6 P80 35 2...

Страница 343: ... Synchronizing remote control The remote control may have to be resynchronized if the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked To synchronize insert electronic key in starter switch The remote control should once again be operational Emergency engine shut down If the engine can no longer be stopped using the electronic key the engine can be turned off by removing two fuses For easy removal of fuses us...

Страница 344: ...al release Open the trunk lid and fold right side taillamp trim aside Reach inside and pull the release knob arrow Open the fuel filler flap Emergency operation of sliding pop up roof The sliding pop up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur The sliding pop up roof drive is located behind the lens 1 of the interior overhead light ...

Страница 345: ...row lower rear of cover and remove Note Do not disconnect electrical connectors Obtain crank 3 supplied with vehicle and insert through hole To slide roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear turn crank clockwise To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear turn crank counterclockwise See page 188 for instructions on synchronizing the sliding pop up roof after closing manually ...

Страница 346: ... blades otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury Notes Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted The glass may be scratched or broken Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage Removal Fold wiper arm forw...

Страница 347: ...e wiper blade insert out of the retainer claws Installation Slide direction of arrow wiper blade insert into retainer claws until tabs are engaged Slide wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place Roof rack Only mount roof racks to the fastening bolts see arrows located under the door weatherstrips Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz to avoid damage to the vehicle Follow man...

Страница 348: ...1 Paintwork painted body components 341 Engine cleaning 342 Vehicle washing 342 Ornamental moldings 343 Headlamps taillamps turn signal lenses 343 Window cleaning 343 Wiper blade 343 Light alloy wheels 344 Instrument cluster 344 Steering wheel and gear selector lever 344 Cup holder 344 Seat belts 345 Headliner and shelf below rear window 345 Leather upholstery 345 Hard plastic trim items 345 Plast...

Страница 349: ...her damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underside of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be reundercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last...

Страница 350: ... Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged tire Always keep the jet of water moving across the surface Do not aim directly at electrical parts electrical connectors seals or other rubber parts Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Pai...

Страница 351: ... any wax Vehicle washing Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight Use only a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a...

Страница 352: ...soft non scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or sponge Window cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces An automotive glass cleaner is recommended Note For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove electronic key from starter switch before cleaning the windshield otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause ...

Страница 353: ... instructions on container Note Use only acid free cleaning materials The acid could lead to corrosion Instrument cluster Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Steering wheel and gear selector lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Be...

Страница 354: ...e the upholstery to become permanently discolored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Leather Upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet MB Tex Upholstery Pour Mercede...

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Страница 356: ...48 Warranty coverage 348 Identification labels 349 Layout of poly V belt drive 350 Technical data 351 Fuels coolants lubricants etc capacities 355 Engine oils 357 Engine oil additives 357 Air conditioner refrigerant 357 Brake fluid 357 Premium unleaded gasoline 358 Fuel requirements 358 Gasoline additives 359 Coolants 359 Consumer information 361 Uniform tire quality grading 361 ...

Страница 357: ...Mercedes Benz could damage the vehicle which damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty or compromise its durability or safety Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in ...

Страница 358: ...nical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Identification labels 1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number VIN below right rear passenger seat 2 ...

Страница 359: ...5 Emission control label 6 Information label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers Layout of poly V belt drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioner compressor 4 Generator alternator 5 Idler pulley 6 Power steering pump 7 Coolant pump fan 4 6 3 5 6 5 1 2 3 7 4 ...

Страница 360: ...0 mm 3 30 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 158 5 cu in 2597 cm3 195 2 cu in 3199 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 167 hp 6000 rpm 125 kW 6000 rpm 221 hp 5600 rpm 165 kW 5600 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 130 ft lb 4500 rpm 240 Nm 4500 rpm 232 ft lb 3000 rpm 315 Nm 3000 rpm Maximum engine speed 6200 rpm 6000 rpm Firing order 1 4 3 6 2 5 1 4 3 6 2 5 Poly V belt 23...

Страница 361: ...Wheel offset 7J x 16 H2 1 46 in 37 mm 7J x 16 H2 1 46 in 37 mm steel rims 61 2 J x 16 H2 1 46 in 37 mm All season tires Radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91 H 205 55 R16 91 H 205 55 R 16 91 H Winter tires Radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91 H M S 205 55 R16 91 H M S 205 55 R 16 91 H M S Spare wheel Rim light alloy Wheel offset 7J x 16 H2 1 46 in 37 mm 7J x 16 H2 1 46 in 37 mm All season tires Radial ply tire...

Страница 362: ...064 Generator alternator 14 V 120 A 14 V 120 A Starter motor 12V 1 7 kW 12V 1 7 kW Battery 12V 100 Ah 12V 100 Ah Spark plugs Electrode gap Tightening torque Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 NGK IFR 5 D 10 0 039 in 1 0 mm 15 22 ft lb 20 30 Nm Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 NGK IFR 5 D 10 0 039 in 1 0 mm 15 22 ft lb 20 30 Nm Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Страница 363: ...ster display Practical hints Car care Index Main Dimensions Model C 240 203 061 C 320 203 064 Overall vehicle length 178 2 in 4526 mm Overall vehicle width 68 0 in 1728 mm Overall vehicle height 56 1 in 1426 mm Wheel base 106 9 in 2715 mm Track front 59 3 in 1505 mm Track rear 58 1 in 1476 mm ...

Страница 364: ...ts lubricants etc Engine with oil filter 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Automatic transmission fluid Rear axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Power steering approx 1 1 US qt 1 0 l MB Power steering fluid Front wheel hubs approx 2 1 oz 60 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Brake syste...

Страница 365: ... Vehicles without headlamp cleaning system Capacity approx 3 2 US qt 3 0 l Vehicles with headlamp cleaning system Capacity approx 6 4 US qt 6 0 l MB Windshield washer concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below fre...

Страница 366: ... Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioner refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system Never use R 12 CFC or mineral based lubricating oil otherwise damage to the system will occur Brake fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of the brake f...

Страница 367: ...ed 2 3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain Fuel requirements Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439 The octane number posted at the pump must be 91 min It is an average of both the Research R octane number and the Motor M octane number R M 2 This is also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygen...

Страница 368: ...r from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which provides corrosion protection freeze protection boiling protection by increasing the boiling point The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately 22 F 30 C and cor...

Страница 369: ...icorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminium parts The use of aluminium components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminium parts Failure to use such anticorrosion antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is...

Страница 370: ...d conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristic...

Страница 371: ...al of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for...

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Страница 373: ...e 160 Radio mode 166 Telephone operation 177 Audio systems 98 Cassette player 100 CD Player 99 Radio 98 Automatic central locking 34 Automatic climate control 146 Activated charcoal filter 154 Adjustable air outlets rear passenger compartment 159 Air recirculation 153 Air volume manual 151 Basic setting 150 Defrosting 152 Display and controls 148 Dust filter 150 Economy mode 155 Front center conso...

Страница 374: ...placement keys 23 Summer opening convenience feature 29 Vehicle keys 22 Check regularly and before a long trip 266 Checking engine oil level 300 Climate control 138 Adjustable air outlets rear passenger compartment 159 Air recirculation 144 Basic setting 142 Defrosting 143 Display and controls 140 Dust filter 141 Economy mode 145 Front center console storage compartment ventilation 158 Residual en...

Страница 375: ... Engine oil level indicator 128 Enlarged cargo area 207 ENTRANCE POSITION malfunction and warning messages 292 Exterior lamp switch 130 Daytime running lamp mode 132 Exterior lamps 326 Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror 330 Bulbs for high and low beam 328 Headlamp assembly 327 High mounted stop lamp 330 License plate lamps 330 Parking and standing lamp 328 Replacing bulbs 326 Taillamp ...

Страница 376: ...Heated seats 50 I Identification labels 349 Individual settings 111 CONVENIENCE 121 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 113 LIGHTING 117 VEHICLE 119 Infant and child restraint systems 73 Child seat mounts 76 Installation 75 Instrument cluster 88 Instruments and controls 12 Center console 18 Dashboard 16 Door control panel 14 Overhead control panel 15 Interior 193 Interior lighting 189 J Jack 305 Jump starting 318 ...

Страница 377: ...111 Tire inflation pressure monitor 96 Trip and main odometer 96 Vehicle speed 96 Multifunction steering wheel 92 N Navigation system 106 Night security illumination 132 O On board diagnostic system 268 Overhead control panel 15 P Panic button 30 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 202 Parking brake 243 Power windows 184 Blocking of rear door window operation 186 Express opening and closing 185...

Страница 378: ...wer seat 43 Setting the audio volume 123 Side impact airbags 68 Ski sack 202 Sliding pop up roof 187 Opening and closing 29 Synchronizing 188 Spare wheel 308 Spare wheel vehicle tools storage compartment 304 Split folding rear seat bench 207 Standby bulb function 331 Start lock out 24 Starter switch 230 Starting and turning off the engine 232 STEER WHEEL ADJUST malfunction and warning messages 292...

Страница 379: ... column malfunction and warning messages 292 The first 1 000 miles 1 500 km 219 Tire inflation pressure 315 Tow away alarm 39 Towing the vehicle 321 Transmission selector lever manually unlocking 325 Trip computer 107 Trunk 35 Opening 28 Release switch 37 Trunk lamp 331 U Unlocking the vehicle with remote control 27 V Vanity mirrors 192 Vehicle keys 22 Vehicle tools 304 W What you should know at t...

Страница 380: ... We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 00 3006 26 Press time 03 31 00 MBUSA TI Printed in the U S A Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when per...

Страница 381: ...Order No 6515 0057 13 Part No 203 584 28 81 USA Edition A 2001 ...

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