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C 240
C 240 4MATIC
C 320
C 320 4MATIC

Содержание 2004 C-Class Wagon

Страница 1: ...C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 C 320 4MATIC...

Страница 2: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Страница 3: ...Reporting safety defects 18 Reporting Safety Defects 18 At a glance 19 Cockpit 20 Instrument cluster 22 Multifunction steering wheel 24 Center console 25 Upper part 25 Lower Part 26 Overhead control...

Страница 4: ...Easy entry exit feature 90 Removing and installing front seat head restraints 91 Rear seat head restraints 92 Multicontour seat 95 Heated seats 95 Memory function 97 Storing positions into memory 98...

Страница 5: ...ir conditioning 166 Residual heat and ventilation 167 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 168 Audio system 169 Audio and telephone operation 169 Operating safety 169 Operating and display...

Страница 6: ...248 At the gas station 249 Refueling 249 Check regularly and before a long trip 251 Engine compartment 252 Hood 252 Engine oil 254 Transmission fluid level 256 Coolant level 257 Battery 258 Windshiel...

Страница 7: ...ency 309 Sliding pop up roof 309 Replacing bulbs 310 Bulbs 310 Replacing bulbs for front lamps 312 Side marker lamp bulb 315 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 315 Replacing wiper blades 317 Removing wipe...

Страница 8: ...nispare wheel 342 Electrical system 343 Main Dimensions 344 Weights 345 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 346 Capacities 346 Engine oils 348 Engine oil additives 348 Air conditioning refrigerant 348 Brake...

Страница 9: ...for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such part...

Страница 10: ...ng that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment i...

Страница 11: ...d for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if th...

Страница 12: ...year For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your glove box Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Chan...

Страница 13: ...aded fuels will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Europe...

Страница 14: ...ed in your vehi cle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will...

Страница 15: ...ep procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossar...

Страница 16: ...refore never turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious...

Страница 17: ...ter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contac...

Страница 18: ...y Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a...

Страница 19: ...19 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Страница 20: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...

Страница 21: ...ions Item Page 6 Overhead control panel 27 7 Glove box lid release glove box lock 215 8 Glove box 215 9 Center console 25 a Starter switch 31 43 b Horn c Steering wheel adjustment handle manual 37 d S...

Страница 22: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...

Страница 23: ...cator 109 Digital clock 124 7 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 276 v Electronic Stability Program ESP warning lamp 76 277 A High beam head lamp indicator 46 103 E Indicator lamp without function1 DTR...

Страница 24: ...er 111 Operating control system 112 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume down to decrease up to increase 3 Telephone Press button to take a call to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems Press b...

Страница 25: ...ning flasher switch switching on off 104 5 Central locking switch 89 6 Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 80 Tow away alarm switch 81 Item Page 7 Seat heater passenger side 95 8 PASS AIRBAG OFF in...

Страница 26: ...ole Lower Part Item Page 1 Ashtray 219 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 43 142 3 Storage compartment 217 Cup holder 216 Cigarette lighter 220 4 Armrest 218 5 Program mode selector for...

Страница 27: ...ght reading lamp on off 105 4 Interior lighting control 105 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see separate operating instructions 136 189 22...

Страница 28: ...or handle 87 2 Memory function for storing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 97 3 Seat adjustment 32 90 4 Switches for opening closing frontdoor windows 196 5 Switch for rear door windo...

Страница 29: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Страница 30: ...mation The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Unlock button 3 Panic button page 73...

Страница 31: ...martKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattend ed in the vehicle or with access to an un locked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident...

Страница 32: ...ving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or front passenger door open Do not leave children unat...

Страница 33: ...ility to properly operate controls Seat cushion tilt Turn handwheel 2 forward or back ward until your upper legs are lightly supported Seat backrest tilt Press switch 3 in direction of arrow until you...

Страница 34: ...or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion For more information see Seats page 90 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint...

Страница 35: ...be as far rearward as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls Seat cushion tilt Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported Seat b...

Страница 36: ...Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the...

Страница 37: ...tion Steering wheel adjustment electrical The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column lower left 1 Adjusting steering column in or out 2 Adjusting steering column up or d...

Страница 38: ...i The memory function page 97 lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors Warning G In the case of an accident liq...

Страница 39: ...e desired setting For more information see Activating exte rior rear view mirror parking position page 147 If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pus...

Страница 40: ...ou can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The airbags can only protect as ex pected if the occupants are...

Страница 41: ...ting 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 se...

Страница 42: ...lt outlet upward or downward Proper use of seat belts Do not twist the belt when fastening Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder i...

Страница 43: ...echanism This could damage the belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effective ness of the belts Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an acci...

Страница 44: ...arting at tempts can drain the battery Get a jump start page 327 If the engine does not start after several starting attempts there could be a mal function in the engine electronics or in the fuel sup...

Страница 45: ...m the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system page 131 Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying th...

Страница 46: ...combination switch is on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left Press combination switch up 1 or down 2 Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gea...

Страница 47: ...hing on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper...

Страница 48: ...per ate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and wipers may be damaged as a result The switch should not be left in inter mittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once ever...

Страница 49: ...Indicator lamp 2 comes on Deactivating intermittent wipe Press upper switch position 1 again Indicator lamp 2 goes out Wiping with window washer fluid Press and hold lower switch position 3 The wiper...

Страница 50: ...r 248 F 120 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool Check the coolant level and add c...

Страница 51: ...e and steering system In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas w...

Страница 52: ...cked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selec tor lever from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious injury Warning G Getting out of yo...

Страница 53: ...t wheels towards the road curb i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P With the SmartKey removed and the driver s door open a warning soun...

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Страница 55: ...55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Страница 56: ...Key The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after you start the engine This shows that the restraint systems are operational A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp fails t...

Страница 57: ...nate injuries and fatalities The activation of the SRS temporarily releas es a small amount of dust from the airbags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate a fire i...

Страница 58: ...oard 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 serious injuries or death should...

Страница 59: ...could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated 2 Always sit upright properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized in fant or child restraint system for all...

Страница 60: ...an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked Only use belts in stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Airbags and emergency tensioning devices ETDs a...

Страница 61: ...page 68 the impact exceeds a preset deployment treshold An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated Do not touch Improper work on the system including...

Страница 62: ...o fasten your seat belts If the driver s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started the seat belt non usage warning lamp illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six second...

Страница 63: ...ing their seat belts Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a coll...

Страница 64: ...shoul der 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 se verel...

Страница 65: ...sing an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes Benz Ensure that the infant or child is prop erly secured at all times while the vehi...

Страница 66: ...ract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual man ner i For information on child seats with anchor fittings for tether anchorages see Installation of infant and child re straint systems...

Страница 67: ...hen properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing positions Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint...

Страница 68: ...ed in the center console comes on for approximately six seconds and then goes out If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit the system is not func tioning You must see an authori...

Страница 69: ...Siemens Automotive Corp Warning G When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the PASS AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remai...

Страница 70: ...ap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat back Make sure the tether strap is not twist ed Fold the rear backrest back until it locks in place page 212 1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook F...

Страница 71: ...ording to the manufacturer s instructions To fold anchors back Press down button 2 on each anchor and return anchor 1 to its catch i For safety make sure the hook has at tached to the ring beyond the...

Страница 72: ...manufactur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1 An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in seri...

Страница 73: ...hicles equipped with an anti theft alarm system have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 1 i For operation in the USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to...

Страница 74: ...sure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster page 22 comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 It goes out when the engine is running i In winter operation the maxim...

Страница 75: ...apply the brakes very quickly the BAS automatically provides full brake boost thereby poten tially reducing the braking distance Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking sit...

Страница 76: ...the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction The BAS cannot preve...

Страница 77: ...dents The capabilities of anESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger ous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others The ESP will only function...

Страница 78: ...ESP always operates when you are braking even when it has been deacti vated Switching on the ESP Press lower switch position 2 The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out You are now again in...

Страница 79: ...guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed Do not tow with one axle raised Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not cove...

Страница 80: ...le opening the vehicle with the mechanical key Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that th...

Страница 81: ...se the vehicle i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed a door the tailgate Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again...

Страница 82: ...a surface subject to movement such as a ferry or auto train The switch is located on the center console 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey Pre...

Страница 83: ...cking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Sliding pop up roof D...

Страница 84: ...ote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit The SmartKey provides an ex...

Страница 85: ...lap Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 4 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap Pr...

Страница 86: ...artKey then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged the SmartKey is malfunction ing or the vehicle battery is drained Check the batteries in the SmartKey page 86 and replace them if neces...

Страница 87: ...6 40 ft 1 95 m is required to open the tailgate The handle is located above the rear license plate recess 1 Handle Pull on handle 1 and lift the tailgate i If the vehicle has previously been locked fr...

Страница 88: ...nt possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the tail gate opening when closing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around Warning G Only drive with the t...

Страница 89: ...closed the vehicle locks Unlocking Press lower switch position 2 of central locking switch The vehicle unlocks Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch ta...

Страница 90: ...column and the seat are adjusted The easy entry exit feature can be switched on or off in the convenience submenu of the control system page 132 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped...

Страница 91: ...lease button 1 and adjust head restraint to desired position Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head restraint supports...

Страница 92: ...nually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward If the head restraint is fully retracted push release button 1 and pull the head restraint out Lowering To lower the head restraint...

Страница 93: ...t tilt Two different head restraint angle positions are available Press the release button and tilt the head restraint to the desired position Warning G For safety reasons always drive with the rear h...

Страница 94: ...d adjust head restraint to desired position Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the...

Страница 95: ...bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolster adjustment Start the engine Seat cushion depth Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 1 Backrest contour Adjust th...

Страница 96: ...r switch position 2 again i The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes i The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes Only on...

Страница 97: ...starter switch Prior to operating the vehicle the driv er should check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to ensure adequate control reach and...

Страница 98: ...t the selected position Recalling positions from memory Turn button 2 to selected memory position Press and hold button 2 until the seat steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the st...

Страница 99: ...side exterior rear view mirror button Stop the vehicle Switch on ignition if not already on Press button 3 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected Adjust the exterior rear view mirro...

Страница 100: ...cense plate lamps instrument panel lamps Canada only When engine is running the low beam is also switched on B Low beam plus parking lamps or high beamheadlamps combination switch pushed forward Stand...

Страница 101: ...ngine running the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient...

Страница 102: ...only page 127 Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumi nation are described in the control system section under Setting locator lighting page 128 an...

Страница 103: ...switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher i Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and or the low beam headlamps on Fog l...

Страница 104: ...an airbag is deployed The switch is located on the center con sole 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on the hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch All turn signals will fla...

Страница 105: ...er a preset time page 130 Deactivating automatic control Press the symbol on rocker switch 3 The interior lighting remains switched off even when you unlock the vehicle open a door remove the SmartKey...

Страница 106: ...X again The left reading lamp goes out Door entry lamps The appropriate door entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to auto matic function The...

Страница 107: ...umination Use the reset button page 22 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instru ment cluster To brighten illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster clockwise page 22 The...

Страница 108: ...coolant temperature above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious en gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can c...

Страница 109: ...e red marking Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature is indicated in the multifunction display page 23 For information on how to select the unit of the indicated temperature i e degrees...

Страница 110: ...an only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g wh...

Страница 111: ...de temperature 2 Main odometer 3 Trip odometer 4 Automatic transmission program mode 5 Current gear selector lever position 6 Digital clock i The displays for the audio systems radio CD player cassett...

Страница 112: ...is arranged in menus each containing a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These function...

Страница 113: ...k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the SETTINGS menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and ch...

Страница 114: ...114 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Страница 115: ...display Select radio station Activate route guidance Call up malfunc tion messages Reset to factory settings Fuelconsumption statistics after start Load phone book Digital speedometer Operate CD playe...

Страница 116: ...turned on the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display The following functions are available i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not...

Страница 117: ...e type of search depends on the setting for the station tuning page 131 The next stored station is selected SP Station search Select satellite radio station The Sirius Satellite Radio is treated as a...

Страница 118: ...layed are shown in the display 1 Current track 2 Current CD for CD changer Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i Feature description is based on preliminary information...

Страница 119: ...of the current track NAVI menu The NAVI menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system Press button or repeatedly until you see the message NAVI in the display If the navigation...

Страница 120: ...280 Should any malfunctions occur while driving the number of malfunctions will reappear in the display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter swi...

Страница 121: ...in the instrument cluster page 22 for approximately three seconds In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to confirm Press the reset button again The functions of all...

Страница 122: ...nctions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings Move to a function in the submenu Press the reset button page 22 in the instrument cluster for approxi mat...

Страница 123: ...rs Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set station selection mode radio Activate easy entry exit feature Set time minutes Set locator lighting Set automatic locking Set key dependency Select time d...

Страница 124: ...GS HOURS The selection marker is on the hour setting Press or to set the hour Set time minutes This function can only be seen with audio system Move the selection marker with the or button to the INST...

Страница 125: ...enu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display 12 24 HOUR The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to set the 12h or 24h time display mode Selecting temper...

Страница 126: ...ection marker is on the current setting Press or to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with the or button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu Press button j...

Страница 127: ...ubmenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle The following functions are available Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Move the selection marker with the or button to the LIG...

Страница 128: ...Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened It switches off automatically after a period of approxi mately 40 seconds Move the select...

Страница 129: ...tivate night security illumination Select delayed shut off period page 129 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U To select delayed shut off period Move the selection marker with the or button to...

Страница 130: ...off Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior lighting to remain lit during darkness after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch Move the selection marke...

Страница 131: ...ction marker is on the current setting Press or to select the desired station selection mode You can select STATION SEARCH MEMORY selects next stored station Setting automatic locking Use this functio...

Страница 132: ...witch position 2 you put the SmartKey in the starter switch with the driver s door closed Function Page Activate easy entry exit feature 132 Set key dependency 133 Set parking position for exterior re...

Страница 133: ...endency Use this function to set whether the memory settings for the seats the steering wheel and the mirrors should be stored separately for each SmartKey page 97 Move the selection marker with the o...

Страница 134: ...rking position page 147 Move the selection marker to the CONVENIENCE submenu using the or button Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the display MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING Th...

Страница 135: ...ay AFTER RESET 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average fuel consumption since last reset 4 Average speed since last reset Resetting fuel consumption statistics Pre...

Страница 136: ...ng For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele phone while driving pl...

Страница 137: ...rate it using the control system Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls you can answer a call at any time In the display you will then see the message Press button You have ans...

Страница 138: ...The system dials the selected phone number If the connection is successful the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the display If no connection is made the contro...

Страница 139: ...ition and shift program C S appear in the multifunction display page 111 An additional indication of the current gear selector lever position can be found on the cover of the shifting gate The indicat...

Страница 140: ...smission Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the multifunction display The transmission will shift from the current gear range dir...

Страница 141: ...engine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Effect The transmission shifts through fourth gear only The transmission shifts through third gear o...

Страница 142: ...ever in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the gear selector lever could remain locked in positio...

Страница 143: ...ects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P page 51 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustibl...

Страница 144: ...r driving style influences the transmission s shifting behavior Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration Press the accel...

Страница 145: ...Press switch 1 The headlamps are cleaned with a high pressure water jet For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 259 i Intermit...

Страница 146: ...the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The rear view...

Страница 147: ...e stored position 1 Driver s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror button Warning G In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror...

Страница 148: ...mirror Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving Swing sun visors down when you experience glare 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Sun visor To use illuminated mirror...

Страница 149: ...mp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button F again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving V...

Страница 150: ...150 Controls in detail Climate control Climate control...

Страница 151: ...trol for right center air vent 5 Air volume control for side air vent 6 Side air vent adjustable 7 Side defroster vent fixed 8 Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for t...

Страница 152: ...nters the passenger compartment through the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frost bite on unprotected skin in the immedi...

Страница 153: ...volume speeds Adjusting manually Press button U page 151 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Select any of the six air volume speeds and the air distribution Adjusting automatically Press button...

Страница 154: ...the passenger compartment Activating Press button O page 151 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i These settings should only be selected for a short time Warning G When the outside temperature...

Страница 155: ...tity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes Deactivating the climate control system Deactivating Set air volume control 1 page 151 to position 0 Reactivating Set air volume control 1 p...

Страница 156: ...or lamp on the button goes out The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFC s which are harmful to the ozone layer Ventilated storage compartment The front center co...

Страница 157: ...Right center air vent To open center air vents Turn thumbwheel 2 upward i The compartment can get very warm due to its confined space When storing heat sensitive objects in the compart ment close the...

Страница 158: ...158 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...

Страница 159: ...tomatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents 2 4 and 7 to the middle position Item 1 Temperature control left raising 2 Left side air distributi...

Страница 160: ...he ACOFF mode is selected page 166 Warning G When operating the automatic climate control the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or very co...

Страница 161: ...ngly adjust the interior air temperature Adding outside air Turn thumbwheel 3 in dashboard page 159 to increase airflow of outside air through air vents for center left and right sides and rear passen...

Страница 162: ...on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on page 47 Switch to manual mode Turn the air distribution control to a or Y Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Seven blower speeds are available Pres...

Страница 163: ...dicator lamp on the button goes out Close center air vents page 159 Adjust side air vents upwards page 159 Deactivating Press button P page 159 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is...

Страница 164: ...ure causes potential danger the closing of the side windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the sliding pop up roof can be immediately halt...

Страница 165: ...switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down i If you keep button e pressed the side windows and the sliding pop up roof wil...

Страница 166: ...tton comes on Activating Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condi tioning Press button page 159 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air conditioning use...

Страница 167: ...or 0 or remove it from the starter switch Press button page 159 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button page 159 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The residual heat...

Страница 168: ...lume control for center air vents 3 Right center air vent 4 Closing center air vents 5 Opening center air vents 6 Switching on blower Adjusting the air volume Turn thumbwheel 2 i Four blower speeds ar...

Страница 169: ...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 cover ing a distance of 50 feet approximately 14 m every s...

Страница 170: ...170 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...

Страница 171: ...e 5 Alpha numeric keypad Band selection station buttons radio 175 CD selection CD 187 Telephone number entry retrieving speed dialing memory telephone 190 6 Scanning radio cassette CD 177 184 188 7 Fu...

Страница 172: ...olume Turn control knob a The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned Adjusting audio functions Press the AUD key to call up the bass tre ble balance and fader functions in...

Страница 173: ...edly until TREBLE appears on the display Press or key to increase or decrease level or Press both and keys simultaneously to reset the Treble to its center flat level Fader Regardless of operating mod...

Страница 174: ...ce to its center level Returning audio functions to factory settings Regardless of operating mode press and hold AUD key longer than two seconds RESET will appear on the display All settings for bass...

Страница 175: ...o stations over the analog FM AM or WB station frequencies or you can receive chan nels digitally via satellite radio SAT Analog station frequencies Selecting the band You can select from among FM AM...

Страница 176: ...ending or descending order of frequency The first three tuning steps will take place without muting After wards the radio will be muted and highspeed tuning will take place until the button is release...

Страница 177: ...nal tone is heard The frequency is stored on the selected station button The frequency band and station button number are shown in the up per left hand corner of the display Retrieving a station from...

Страница 178: ...o com Program categories The channels are categorized The catego ries allow you to tune to stations broad casting a certain type of program PTY mode page 181 i Additional optional satellite radio equi...

Страница 179: ...ed up you must give your SAT radio provider the Elec tronic Serial Number ESN of your SAT re ceiver over the telephone Press the SAT key The radio switches to SAT mode CALL SIRI appears on the display...

Страница 180: ...f d c or e button until the desired channel has been reached Preset channels You can store up to ten channels Retrieving a channel from memory Press the desired channel button 4 to M Storing channels...

Страница 181: ...annel Once you have selected a program type you can tune in channels broadcasting a program that corresponds to the selected program type Press f or e button The radio will tune to the next highest or...

Страница 182: ...automati cally detect the type of tape Fold display panel back up and press gently on the display panel frame to lock it in place or If a cassette is already in the mechanism press j button Track sele...

Страница 183: ...start of the next track and switch to Play Track search backward Press e button SEEK RWD will appear on the display Track search will run the tape back ward to the start of the track currently playin...

Страница 184: ...button REWIND will appear on the display The cassette will automatically switch over to the play mode at the end or beginning of the tape Stopping the cassette fast forward re verse mode Press d c f o...

Страница 185: ...n switch back to the last operating mode used until the tem perature has decreased to a safe operating level Should excessively low temperatures oc cur while in CD mode CD TEMP LOW will ap pear on the...

Страница 186: ...be installed to play CDs Loading unloading the CD magazine Slide changer door to the right and press eject button g The magazine will be ejected i Use of CDs which do not meet this standard may cause...

Страница 187: ...ed to will then start play ing at the point where it was switched off After the last track on a CD has finished the next CD is automatically played Selecting CDs You can select from among the CDs in t...

Страница 188: ...ast forward Press and hold d button until desired point has been reached Fast reverse Press and hold c button until desired point has been reached Scanning Starting scan Press 2 button SC appears in t...

Страница 189: ...me appear in the display Press the T key The total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD appear in the display The CD main menu appears again after eight seconds Telephone operation Va...

Страница 190: ...repeatedly until PHONE OFF appears in the display The receiving symbol in the display disappears Adjusting the volume Turn control knob a during tele phone operation The volume increases or decreases...

Страница 191: ...me Press the ABC key The current name is highlighted on the display Press either the d or c button The stored entries are selected accord ing to the alphabetical order of the ini tial letter or Press...

Страница 192: ...y M10 etc Starting dialing process Once you have selected a number press the SND key Repeat dialing If the number dialed is busy you can again place calls to the last ten telephone num bers dialed usi...

Страница 193: ...r that entry will be dialed Press the SND key The call will be made Speed dialing Input desired entry number using number keys 4 to M A maximum of two digits can be en tered If necessary correct the l...

Страница 194: ...s are active Check with your local network operation company It may take some time to set up an emergency call To use this function you must ensure that the number stored in memory location 1 is the n...

Страница 195: ...play Press the SND key to accept the call Muting a call It is possible to mute a call the caller is then no longer able to hear you Mute on Press the MUT key Mute off Press the MUT key Terminating a c...

Страница 196: ...umstance where you pulled the switch past the resistance point and released it to close the window the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an...

Страница 197: ...loses completely Stopping windows Press or pull respective switch again Warning G If you pull and hold the switch up when closing the window and upward movement of the window is blocked by some obstru...

Страница 198: ...re all side windows and the sliding pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing power windows The power windows must be resynchro nized each time after the battery has bee...

Страница 199: ...by the closing procedure The closing procedure of the sliding pop up roof can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or if the switch was moved past the resistance point and released by moving...

Страница 200: ...er windows page 198 will also be opened or closed when you operate the sliding pop up roof with the SmartKey Aim transmitter eye at the driver s door handle i You can also open or close the sliding po...

Страница 201: ...se the button to stop procedure Make sure all side windows and the sliding pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Synchronizing the sliding pop up roof The power sliding pop up roo...

Страница 202: ...found on the left hand side of the steering column page 20 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration The driver is and must remain at al...

Страница 203: ...ncel cruise control Step on the brake pedal or Briefly push cruise control lever to position 3 Cruise control will be canceled The last speed set will be stored for later use i On uphill or downhill g...

Страница 204: ...g to last stored speed Resume function Briefly push cruise control lever to position 4 The cruise control will resume the last set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i Depressing the ac...

Страница 205: ...Pull handle 1 and swing cover 2 down 4 Velcro strap Unfasten velcro strap 4 Pull ski sack into passenger compart ment and unfold Warning G Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicl...

Страница 206: ...sack 6 Strap Tighten strap 6 by pulling at the loose end arrow until the skis in the ski sack are tightly secured Warning G The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis Do not load the ski s...

Страница 207: ...argo compartment Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise Place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest Fasten velcro strap Close ski sack compartment cover Removing the ski sack You can remove the ski...

Страница 208: ...nt Removal of parcel net Slide rails 1 upward and remove Installation of parcel net Place mounting lugs 2 in opening Slide rails 1 down as far as they can go Warning G Never drive vehicle with tailgat...

Страница 209: ...nd can also be used with backrest folded down Partition net Partition net with rear seats folded up 1 Tab 2 Eyelets on roof Pull out upper blind safety net by tabs 1 Engage it into eyelets on the roof...

Страница 210: ...t into eyelets on the roof 2 Luggage cover Closing Pull luggage cover back by handle 1 until it locks into position Opening Press handle 1 down and release The luggage cover retracts automati cally Tw...

Страница 211: ...forward Pull release handle 1 Fold seat cushion 2 forward Warning G When expanding the luggage compartment always fold the seat cushions fully forward and always use the partition net when trans porti...

Страница 212: ...Fold backrest 5 forward Setting up rear seat bench Fold backrest 5 rearward until it engages Fold seat cushions 2 rearward until they lock into position i With the twin reel roller blind installed Wh...

Страница 213: ...a red indicator is visible with the backrest up then the backrest is not properly locked into position Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the ex tended ca...

Страница 214: ...ie down rings Four rings 1 are located in the cargo compartment Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of suffi cient strength to hold down the cargo Always follow loading...

Страница 215: ...o position 1 Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible...

Страница 216: ...utomatically Closing cup holder Push in direction of arrow until cup holder engages Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent s...

Страница 217: ...front of armrest Opening Slide cover 1 rearward The compartment contains a cigarette lighter page 220 a coin holder and a cup holder page 216 Closing Slide cover 1 forward Warning G When not in use k...

Страница 218: ...ng telephone compartment Press armrest down until it engages into place Changing inclination of armrest Pull up on armrest Lowering armrest Pull handle 1 to lower armrest i Vehicles with climate contr...

Страница 219: ...t Slide ashtray insert in direction of arrow 2 until it disengages Grip ashtray at indents arrows 3 and remove insert from ashtray frame Reinstalling the ashtray insert Install insert by pushing back...

Страница 220: ...e starter switch to position 1 or 2 Slide cover 2 rearward Push in cigarette lighter 1 The cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of t...

Страница 221: ...attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos si...

Страница 222: ...Assistance button or the Information button depend ing on the type of response required Warning G Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Whether...

Страница 223: ...over The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satel lites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid...

Страница 224: ...relevant to the emergency such as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehi cle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between t...

Страница 225: ...initiate an emergency call e g the rele vant cellular phone network is not available The message EMERGENCY CALL CALL FAILED appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds Should t...

Страница 226: ...n or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information...

Страница 227: ...arest Mercedes Benz Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and services is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent t...

Страница 228: ...n will resume If the indicator lamps do not start flash ing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated in red at any time the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not cu...

Страница 229: ...dio is muted and the selected mode radio tape or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must be parked Dis connect the coiled cord and p...

Страница 230: ...is located the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable...

Страница 231: ...bject signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should experie...

Страница 232: ...device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control located on the interior rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp 1 in view Step 4 U...

Страница 233: ...rt button If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button refer to the garage door opener operator s manual Step 9 Press training button on the garage door opener motor head unit The training...

Страница 234: ...during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator...

Страница 235: ...mitter buttons 2 and 4 for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds The codes of all three channels are erased Reprogramming a single...

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Страница 237: ...237 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Страница 238: ...s full throttle driving and excessive engine speeds no more than 2 3 of maximum rpm in each gear Shift gears in a timely manner Avoid accelerating by kick down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down...

Страница 239: ...ffic on short trips and in hilly country Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amoun...

Страница 240: ...technicians only Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec ommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying...

Страница 241: ...eating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear Set the...

Страница 242: ...to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the veh...

Страница 243: ...e prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions 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 you...

Страница 244: ...For more information see Winter driving page 263 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains page 264 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking...

Страница 245: ...ing wa ter drive slowly to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine compartment Water in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or t...

Страница 246: ...do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Management and Data System radio or telephone1 if road weather and traffic conditions per...

Страница 247: ...ements For details refer to the Service Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or operate this vehicle in areas where combus tible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into c...

Страница 248: ...age which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch f...

Страница 249: ...rious injury Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Warning G Flexible Fuel...

Страница 250: ...l tank may create pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle which could cause personal injury i Only use pr...

Страница 251: ...ngine oil level see Engine oil page 254 Opening hood page 252 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs page 310 Exterior lamp s...

Страница 252: ...ll the release lever while the vehicle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms a...

Страница 253: ...r if the coolant tem perature display indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fir...

Страница 254: ...lay do the following Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 The standard display page 111 should appear in the multifunction display Press button k or j on the steering wheel until the...

Страница 255: ...OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON Turn off the engine If the engine is at normal operating temperature wait five minutes before checking oil If the engine is not yet at normal operating temperature you mu...

Страница 256: ...s For a listing of approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio In addition check the oil filler cap for important information pert...

Страница 257: ...required Replace and tighten cap For more information on coolant see Coolants page 352 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any...

Страница 258: ...sult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred meth...

Страница 259: ...n a suitable container Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Al...

Страница 260: ...n cause tire pressure loss and damage to the tire beads If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet...

Страница 261: ...iller flap lists the specified tire inflation pressures for warm and cold tires as well as for various operating conditions Warning G Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless...

Страница 262: ...ulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels after each rotation Check and ensure proper tire inflation pressure Warning G Follow recom...

Страница 263: ...onditions prevail Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS ESP and 4MATIC in winter operation For safe handling ensure that all mounted winter tires are of t...

Страница 264: ...e combinations Snow chains should only be used on the rear wheels Follow the manufac turer s mounting instructions Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz...

Страница 265: ...IN XX DAYS SERVICE A IN XX MILES KM SERVICE A DUE NOW The type of service due is indicated in the multifunction display 9 Minor service A Major service B Clearing the service indicator The service ind...

Страница 266: ...t button for about three seconds This message appears in the multifunc tion display SERVICE INTERVAL RESET WITH R BUTTON FOR 3 SEC To confirm press reset button until you hear a signal The service ind...

Страница 267: ...tion You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody...

Страница 268: ...observe the manu facturer s operating instructions Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body componen...

Страница 269: ...tilation intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the wi...

Страница 270: ...ng G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades otherwise the wiper motor might suddenly turn on and cause injury Fold the windshield...

Страница 271: ...ust not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Only use clear lukewarm water and soap Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176 F 80 C or in direct sunlight Upholstery Using aftermarket seat...

Страница 272: ...ur Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and us...

Страница 273: ...ctical hints What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle...

Страница 274: ...S and the ESP are also switched off see messages in display The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard...

Страница 275: ...ized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked imm...

Страница 276: ...ave the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It...

Страница 277: ...ve the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detect...

Страница 278: ...n the restraint sys tems The airbags or emergency tensioning device ETDs could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz C...

Страница 279: ...stalled on the front passenger seat Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly install...

Страница 280: ...22 and are then stored in the malfunction message memory page 120 On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the dis...

Страница 281: ...ted a malfunction and switched off The brake system is still functioning normally but without the BAS available Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Be...

Страница 282: ...then to the right to synchro nize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out Continue driving with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these in...

Страница 283: ...y checked ESP VISIT WORKSHOP The ESP is deactivated because of a malfunction Continue driving with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these in...

Страница 284: ...heels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the ris...

Страница 285: ...eck the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes...

Страница 286: ...cedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with this message displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add b...

Страница 287: ...G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engin...

Страница 288: ...riving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancaus...

Страница 289: ...verheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displ...

Страница 290: ...as possible The displays for several systems have malfunctioned Some systems them selves may also have malfunctioned Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center VISIT WO...

Страница 291: ...here is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible Turn off the engine Add engine oil page 256 and check the engine oil level pag...

Страница 292: ...be topped to the required level with an approved oil Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Suggested solution ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP The engine oil has dropped to a critical level Ch...

Страница 293: ...LIGHT CHECK LIGHT The high mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible AUTOM LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or 2 Remov...

Страница 294: ...malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible HIGH BEAM R CHECK LIGHT The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible LIGHT SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP The lamp sensor...

Страница 295: ...ERSE LIGHT L CHECK LIGHT The left backup lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible REVERSE LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT The right backup lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as pos...

Страница 296: ...ulb as soon as possible TURN SIG LR CHECK LIGHT The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible TURN SIG RR CHECK LIGHT The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc...

Страница 297: ...authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 1 RESTRAINT SYSTEM DRIVE TO WORKSHOP The system is malfunctioning Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G...

Страница 298: ...oo low There is a danger of steering gear damage Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low the steering power as...

Страница 299: ...pop up roof open Close the sliding pop up roof page 199 L TELE AID DRIVE TO WORKSHOP One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning Have the Tele Aid system checked by an author...

Страница 300: ...ehind the left trim panel Press button 1 Fold down panel 2 Remove first aid kit 3 Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is located in the storage compartment behind the left trim panel Press button 1...

Страница 301: ...sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away...

Страница 302: ...tment underneath the cargo compartment floor Removing the Minispare wheel Lift up cargo compartment floor cover 1 Retaining screw 2 Storage well casing Loosen retaining screw 1 in the middle of storag...

Страница 303: ...appropriate Do not operate vehicle with more than one Minispare wheel mounted For more information see Rims and Tires page 341 i Arrow 3 on luggage bowl 5 must point in the direction of travel Other w...

Страница 304: ...vehicle tool kit Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel or other steel rims The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare wheel or other steel rims will p...

Страница 305: ...echanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow and slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocked 2 Locked Unlock the door with t...

Страница 306: ...senger doors are down If necessary push them down manually Slide mechanical key out of the SmartKey page 305 Lock the driver s door with the mechanical key page 305 Changing batteries in the SmartKey...

Страница 307: ...of the SmartKey housing in direction of arrow 3 Battery 4 Contact spring Remove the batteries Using a lint free cloth insert new batteries under contact spring with the plus side facing up Return batt...

Страница 308: ...r selector lever In the case of power failure the transmis sion gear selector lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Coin holder 2 Tool Open the storage compartment in front of the ce...

Страница 309: ...rior overhead light Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade screwdriver Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction of arrow Lower rear of cover and remove Remove cover Obtain crank 3 Insert crank 3 through hole...

Страница 310: ...ced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs Front lamps i Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction Standing lamps Tail lamps Rear fog...

Страница 311: ...irrors High mounted brake lamp Xenon lamps Front fog lamps Lamp Type 7 High mounted brake lamp LED 8 Brake lamp P 21 W 9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W a Backup lamp P 21 W b Tail parking standing and side...

Страница 312: ...he clamp and remove headlamp cover 2 or 3 Pull electrical connector off Unclip the retainer springs and take out the bulb Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on the holder Clip...

Страница 313: ...ver for high beam flasher parking and standing lamp 3 Cover for Bi Xenon lamp 4 High beam flasher bulb 5 Bayonet socket for high beam flasher bulb 6 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp High beam...

Страница 314: ...turn signal lamp bulb Switch off the lights Open the hood page 252 Twist bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counter clockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket...

Страница 315: ...ull bulb out of the bulb socket Insert new bulb in socket Reinstall bulb socket push in and twist clockwise To reinstall lamp set rear end in bumper and let front end snap into place Replacing bulbs f...

Страница 316: ...and side marker lamp Gently push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and pull out Insert new bulb and turn clockwise Reinstall bulb socket Reinstall bulb holder and close trim panel License plate...

Страница 317: ...g G For safety reasons remove SmartKey from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded...

Страница 318: ...epare the vehicle as described on page 318 Take the wheel wrench jack and wheel bolts out of the storage compartment behind the left trim panel page 300 Take the Minispare wheel out of the storage com...

Страница 319: ...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...

Страница 320: ...in 3 cm from the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raised Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and remove Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied i...

Страница 321: ...ts 2 for the Minispare wheel or other steel rims will physically damage the vehicle s brakes To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt Warn...

Страница 322: ...ring the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position page 301 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools in the storage compartment be hind the left trim panel page 301 St...

Страница 323: ...tion 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...

Страница 324: ...d seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking et...

Страница 325: ...ket Take out the battery Charging and reinstalling the battery Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer Reinstall the charged battery Follow the previousl...

Страница 326: ...eferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling NEVER invert the terminal connections The battery its filler caps and the vent tube must alway...

Страница 327: ...starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and...

Страница 328: ...per cables Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminal 3 of the charged battery with negative under hood...

Страница 329: ...hicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the tow away alarm page 81 and deactivate the auto matic central locking page 131 Do not tow start the vehicle Vehicles with 4MATIC Do not tow with...

Страница 330: ...that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey...

Страница 331: ...left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm page 81 To prevent the vehicle doors from locking deactiva...

Страница 332: ...Removing cover Press mark on cover in direction of arrow Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located behind the left hand trim...

Страница 333: ...are also given there Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the left hand side 1 Screw 2 Cover 3 Retainer Removing installing cover Twist screws 1 90 coun...

Страница 334: ...ry fuse box in cargo compart ment The auxiliary fuse box is located in the car go compartment behind the left hand trim panel 1 Button for unlocking trim panel 2 Trim panel Opening trim panel Press bu...

Страница 335: ...al data Spare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and Tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc Consumer i...

Страница 336: ...s service More than 300000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically devel...

Страница 337: ...ranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessori...

Страница 338: ...Identification Number VIN 3 Information label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 4 Engine number engraved on engine 5 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 6 Emission co...

Страница 339: ...yout of poly V belt drive Layout of poly V belt drive C 240 C 320 all models 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alte...

Страница 340: ...tion 4 stroke engine gasoline injection No of cylinders 6 6 Bore 3 54 in 89 90 mm 3 54 in 89 90 mm Stroke 2 68 in 68 20 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 158 5 cu in 2597 cm3 195 2 cu in 3...

Страница 341: ...nder load exhibit dimensional variations and different tire deformation characteris tics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehic...

Страница 342: ...nada only 7 J x16 H2 Wheel offset 1 46 in 37 mm 1 46 in 37 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 225 50 R16 91H 225 50 R16 91H All season tires radial ply tires 205 55 R16 91H 205 55 R16 91H Winter tires r...

Страница 343: ...Generator alternator 14 V 120 A 14 V 120 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPP 332 NGK PFR 5 R 11 Bosch F 8 DPP 332 NGK PFR 5 R 11 Electrod...

Страница 344: ...verall vehicle length 178 9 in 4543 mm 178 9 in 4543 mm Overall vehicle width 68 0 in 1728 mm 68 0 in 1728 mm Overall vehicle height 57 8 in 1468 mm 57 6 in 1462 mm Wheelbase 106 9 in 2715 mm 106 9 in...

Страница 345: ...345 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg...

Страница 346: ...US qt 7 5 l 7 4 US qt 7 0 l 7 4 US qt 7 0 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmission 8 5 US qt 8 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Oil Rear axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Front axle C...

Страница 347: ...Alternative fuel Ethanol fuel E85 Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer 3 2 US qt 3 0 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 Windshield wa...

Страница 348: ...fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely strenu ous operating conditions this...

Страница 349: ...ds must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gaso line must be...

Страница 350: ...l additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Flexible Fuel Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only on fuel filler flap These...

Страница 351: ...increase at temperatures below 32 F 0 C At low temperatures the use of a block heater Canada only is recommended see your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further information Rough idling may also...

Страница 352: ...ifreeze solution or other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to re new the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the...

Страница 353: ...a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze Agent Before the start of the winte...

Страница 354: ...mercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and...

Страница 355: ...rse For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of t...

Страница 356: ...nd excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Gr...

Страница 357: ...ger front airbag if a BabySmartTM compatible child seat is installed BAS Brake Assist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situations The system is activated w...

Страница 358: ...ner friction viscosity of the oil at different temper atures The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin or the lower the temperature it can tolerate without becoming viscous...

Страница 359: ...ystems In the Audio menu for example you will find the commands SELECT RADIO STATION or OPERATE CD PLAYER Using commands you can directly change the settings for your vehicle MON Motor Octane Number T...

Страница 360: ...ter the engine has been turned off Restraint systems Seat belts belt tensioners airbags and child restraint systems As inde pendent systems their protective functions complement one another RON Resear...

Страница 361: ...nd GPS coverage is available Telematics A combination of the terms tele communications and informatics Tightening torque Force times lever arm e g a lug wrench with which threaded fasteners such as wh...

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Страница 363: ...rning flasher 104 Headlamps 46 High beams 104 Ignition 31 Immobilizer 80 Rapid seat heater 96 Rear fog lamp 102 103 Rear window defroster 149 Residual heat 167 Seat heater 96 Tow away alarm 82 Windshi...

Страница 364: ...curtain 62 Alarm Audible 73 81 Canceling 81 Visual 80 Alarm system Anti theft 80 Alignment bolt 357 Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 320 Anticorrosion antifreeze 353 Antiglare Automatic 146 Manual 146...

Страница 365: ...eactivating 105 Automatic locking when driving 88 Automatic transmission 139 Accelerator position 144 Comfort program mode 143 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 144 Fluid level 256 Gear ranges 141 Ge...

Страница 366: ...238 Bulbs replacing 310 Additional turn signals 310 Backup lamps 311 Brake lamps 311 Fog lamps 310 Front lamps 310 High beam 310 High mounted brake lamp 311 License plate lamps 311 316 Low beam 310 Pa...

Страница 367: ...l 338 Changing Key setting 132 Changing CDs 185 Charcoal filter 165 Charging Vehicle battery 325 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 23 276 Checking Coolant level 257 Oil level 251 254 Tire inflat...

Страница 368: ...lasher 47 104 Turn signals 46 Windshield wipers 47 Comfort driving Transmission program mode 143 Consumer information 355 Control and operation of radio transmitter 246 Control system 111 358 AUDIO me...

Страница 369: ...unning lamp mode 102 Setting 127 128 Deactivating Air conditioning 156 Air recirculation mode 155 164 Alarm 81 Anti theft alarm system 81 Automatic climate control 159 Central locking control system 1...

Страница 370: ...oor control panel 28 Door entry lamps 106 Door handle 28 Door unlock With Tele Aid 229 Doors Message in display 290 Opening from inside vehicle 87 Downhill driving Cruise control 203 Downshifting 140...

Страница 371: ...ge in display 276 Starting with automatic transmission 43 Technical data 340 Turning off with the key 53 Engine cleaning 269 Engine compartment 252 Fuse box in 333 Hood 252 Engine malfunction indicato...

Страница 372: ...ng bulbs 311 Switching on 102 Four wheel electronic traction system 4MATIC with ESP 79 4MATIC 79 Front airbags 61 Front lamps Bi Xenon type 313 Halogen type 312 Messages in display 293 296 Replacing b...

Страница 373: ...33 Fuse chart 333 Fuse extractor 334 Spare fuses 334 G Garage door opener 27 230 Gasoline see Fuel Gasoline additives Gear range 358 Automatic transmission 141 Limiting 141 Shifting into optimal 140 G...

Страница 374: ...eel 36 High beam flasher 47 104 High beam headlamps Messages in display 294 Replacing bulbs 310 312 Switching on 104 High beam headlamps xenon type Replacing bulbs 313 High mounted brake lamp 311 Hood...

Страница 375: ...r storage spaces 215 Armrest 218 Cup holder 216 Glove box 215 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 219 Storage compartment in front of armrest 217 Intermittent wipe Switching off 49 Switching on 49...

Страница 376: ...lamps Messages in display 294 Replacing bulbs 311 316 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 270 Technical data 342 Light sensor 294 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 100 Automatic headlamp mode 101 Cargo...

Страница 377: ...0 Clearing 120 Manual headlamp mode 101 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 308 Interior lighting control 105 Locking the vehicle 306 Sliding pop up roof 309 Unlocking the driver s door 305 Unlocking t...

Страница 378: ...rror 38 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 99 MON 250 MON Motor Octane Number 359 Mph or km h in speedometer 126 Multicontour seat 95 Multifunction display 111 359 Selecting language 1...

Страница 379: ...ening Ashtray 219 Doors from the inside 87 Fuel filler flap 250 Fuel filler flap manually 308 Glove box 215 Hood 252 Side windows 197 Sliding pop up roof 199 309 Sliding pop up roof in an emergency 30...

Страница 380: ...nger footwell 219 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 239 Performance In cold weather 351 In hot weather 351 Phone book Loading 138 Quick search 138 Phone number Dialing 138 Redialing 138 Plas...

Страница 381: ...138 R Radio Selecting stations 117 Station search 117 Station selection setting 131 Radio operation 175 Radio see Radio operation Radio transmitter control and operation 246 Range distance to empty Ca...

Страница 382: ...uses 334 High beam bulbs 312 High beam bulbs xenon type headlamps 313 License plate lamp bulbs 316 Low beam bulbs 312 Parking lamp bulbs 313 314 Rear fog lamp bulbs 315 Rear lamp bulbs 311 315 Rear tu...

Страница 383: ...96 Switching on 96 Seats 90 Adjusting 32 33 Easy entry exit feature 90 Heater 95 Manual seat 33 Multicontour seat 95 Power seat 35 Split rear bench seat 211 Securing cargo Cargo tie down rings 214 Sel...

Страница 384: ...play mode 126 Station selection mode 131 Temperature Interior 161 Temperature interior 152 Temperature indicator 125 Time display mode Clock 125 Units Speedometer 126 Temperature 125 Settings Convenie...

Страница 385: ...g 201 SmartKey 84 Changing battery 306 Locking and unlocking 84 Opening and closing the sliding pop up roof with 200 Opening and closing windows with 198 Unlocking with 30 Snow chains 264 Soft keys Au...

Страница 386: ...tment 209 Glove box 215 Ventilated compartments 156 Storage spaces Cup holder 216 Storing Memory function Positions into memory 98 Submenus Convenience 132 For settings 113 In control system 115 Instr...

Страница 387: ...itives 348 Flexible fuel vehicles 350 Fuel requirements 349 Fuels 346 Gasoline additives 350 Lubricants 346 Main dimensions 344 Premium unleaded gasoline 349 Rims and tires 341 Weights 345 Windshield...

Страница 388: ...Tires 260 341 Consumer information 355 Direction of rotation 261 Driving instructions 242 Retreads 260 Rims and tires 341 Service life 261 Temperature 262 Temperature grades 356 Traction 355 Tread dep...

Страница 389: ...side 89 Driver s door in an emergency 305 Fuel filler flap 249 Global 85 In an emergency 305 Selective settings 85 Transmission gear selector lever manually 308 Vehicle in an emergency 229 With the Sm...

Страница 390: ...ng 270 Wiper blades 270 Wood trims 272 Vehicle identification number VIN 338 Vehicle jack 301 Vehicle lighting Checking 251 Vehicle tool kit 300 Alignment bolt 301 Spare fuses 301 Special fuse puller...

Страница 391: ...48 Windshield washer system 354 Windshield wipers 47 145 Fast wiper speed 47 Rear window wiper washer 49 Replacing wiper blades 317 Simultaneous wiping and washing 49 Single wipe 48 Switching on 47 W...

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