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Operator’s Manual
C-Class Sedan
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Order No. 6515 0183 13 Part No. 203 584 34 71 USA Edition A, 2007
C 230
C 230 Sport
C 280
C 280 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATIC
C 350 Sport
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on the purchase of your new return it to your vehicle where it will be
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Your selection of our product is a demon- 앫 Please follow the recommendations
stration of your trust in our company contained in this manual. They are de-
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your signed to acquaint you with the opera-
desire to own an automobile that will be as tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
easy as possible to operate and provide
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
years of service.
and cautions contained in this manual.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- They are designed to help improve the
forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- safety of the vehicle operator and oc-
men. To help assure your driving pleasure, cupants.
and also the safety of you and your passen-
We extend our best wishes for many miles
gers, we ask you to make a small invest-
of safe, pleasurable driving.
ment of time:
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A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 224 At the gas station .............................. 271
Opening and closing Operation ......................................... 259 Refueling...................................... 271
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 224 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 260 Check regularly
Synchronizing Driving instructions............................ 261 and before a long trip................... 273
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 226 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 261 Engine compartment ......................... 274
Driving systems ................................. 227 Drinking and driving ..................... 261 Hood ............................................ 274
Cruise control............................... 227 Pedals .......................................... 261 Engine oil ..................................... 276
Loading .............................................. 230 Power assistance ......................... 262 Transmission fluid level................ 277
Roof rack*.................................... 230 Brakes.......................................... 262 Coolant level ................................ 278
Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 230 Driving off .................................... 263 Battery ......................................... 279
Split rear bench seat* .................. 233 Parking......................................... 264 Windshield washer system
Loading instructions..................... 235 Tires ............................................. 264 and headlamp cleaning system*.. 280
Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 236 Hydroplaning................................ 265 Tires and wheels................................ 281
Useful features .................................. 237 Tire traction.................................. 265 Important guidelines .................... 281
Storage compartments................. 237 Tire speed rating .......................... 266 Tire care and maintenance........... 282
Cup holders.................................. 239 Winter driving instructions ........... 267 Direction of rotation..................... 284
Ashtrays ....................................... 241 Standing water............................. 268 Loading the vehicle ...................... 284
Cigarette lighter ........................... 242 Passenger compartment .............. 268 Recommended
Power outlet................................. 243 Driving abroad.............................. 268 tire inflation pressure................... 289
Telephone*................................... 244 Control and operation Checking tire inflation pressure ... 290
Tele Aid* ...................................... 247 of radio transmitters .................... 268 MOExtended system* .................. 294
Garage door opener* ................... 253 Catalytic converter....................... 269 Tire labeling ................................. 295
Emission control .......................... 270 Load identification ....................... 299
Coolant temperature.................... 270 DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 299
Maximum tire load ....................... 301
Contents
9
Introduction
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information
deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding
read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes The Service and Warranty Information
with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- Booklet contains detailed information
mation, illustrations and descriptions in about the warranties covering your
For your own safety and longer service life
this Operator’s Manual might differ from Mercedes-Benz, including:
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-
your vehicle. 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
structions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- Optional equipment is also described in 앫 Emission System Warranty
age to the vehicle or personal injury to you this manual, including operating instruc-
or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- tions wherever necessary. Since they are 앫 Emission Performance Warranty
ure to follow instructions is not covered by special-order items, the descriptions and 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. illustrations herein may vary slightly from Vermont Emission Control System
the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warranty
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual. If there are any equipment details that are (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Therefore, you may find explanations for not shown or described in this Operator’s Vermont only)
optional equipment not installed in your Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
vehicle. If you have any questions about Center will be glad to inform you of correct (Lemon Laws)
the operation of any equipment, your care and operating procedures.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance
glad to demonstrate the proper proce- Booklet are important documents and
dures. should be kept with the vehicle.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub-
automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a
injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than
Under California law you may be entitled to fect or malfunction has been subject to 30 calendar days.
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund repair two or more times, and you have Written notification should not be sent to a
of the purchase price or lease price, if directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- LLC in writing of the need for its repair, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
(2) the same substantial defect or mal- Customer Assistance Center
one or more substantial defects or mal-
function of a less serious nature than One Mercedes Drive
functions in the vehicle that are covered by
category (1) has been subject to repair Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
its express warranty after a reasonable
four or more times and you have direct-
number of repair attempts. During the pe-
ly notified us in writing of the need for
riod of 18 months from original delivery of
its repair, or
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approximately 29000 km)
on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following
occurs:
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to
necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory-trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice”
be performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number Information Booklet, or simply call the
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
you when you take the vehicle to your au- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
Center (in the USA) at
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
vice. The service advisor will record each
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
service in the booklet for you. Customer Assistance Representatives is in your own interest that we can contact
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. you should the need arise.
For additional information refer to the If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance literature with the vehicle to make it avail-
Program Brochure in your vehicle literature able to the next operator.
portfolio.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-
or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our
European Delivery Program. For details,
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
eign countries, please be aware that Center or write to:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts In the USA:
may not be readily available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- European Delivery Department
alytic converters may not be available; One Mercedes Drive
the use of leaded fuels will damage the Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
catalysts,
In Canada:
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
European Delivery Department
cause engine damage.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Introduction
Where to find it
14
Introduction
Symbols
왔 Symbols
Trademarks: The following symbols are found in this 왘 This symbol points to instructions for
Operator’s Manual: you to follow.
앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler. * Optional equipment is identified 왘 A number of these symbols appearing
® with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step
앫 HomeLink is a registered trademark
equipment varies between models, procedure.
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
the descriptions and illustrations in
Company. 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to
this manual may differ slightly from
look for further information on a
앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade- the actual equipment of your
topic.
marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. vehicle.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
Warning! G on the next page.
Warning notices draw your attention to haz- 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
ards that may endanger your health or life, a warning which is continued on
or the health or life of others. the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
! Highlights hazards that may result in dam- cross-references to term defina-
age to your vehicle. tions.
i Helpful hints or further information you may Display Words appearing in the multi-
find useful. function display and audio dis-
play are printed in the type
shown here.
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Introduction
Operating safety
16
Introduction
Problems with your vehicle
왔 Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
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Introduction
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway 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 group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
Vehicle data recording
왔 Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
19
20
At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
21
At a glance
Cockpit
22
At a glance
Cockpit
9 Starter switch 32
23
At a glance
Instrument cluster
24
At a glance
Instrument cluster
25
At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
26
At a glance
Center console
왔 Center console
Upper part Item Page Item Page
1 Seat heating*, driver’s side 106 8 Seat heating*, passenger 106
2 Rear window sunshade 162 side
switch* 9 Front passenger front 68,
3 ESP® control switch 85 air bag off indicator lamp 332,
339
4 Hazard warning flasher 115
switch – switching on/off a Audio system, 187
27
At a glance
Center console
28
At a glance
Overhead control panel
왔 Overhead control panel
Item Page
1 Rear interior lighting on/off 117
2 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 224
3 Right reading lamp on/off 117
4 Interior lighting control 116
5 Interior rear view mirror 42,
160
6 Garage door opener* 253
7 Hands-free microphone for 146,
Tele Aid* (emergency call 208,
system) and telephone* 247
8 Left reading lamp on/off 117
9 Tele Aid* (emergency call 247
system) button
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At a glance
Door control panel
Item Page
1 Inside door handle 96
2 Memory function* (for 107
storing seat, exterior mirror
and steering wheel settings)
3 Switches for seat 34,
adjustment* 101
4 Switches for 221
opening/closing front door
windows
5 Rear door window override 80
switch
6 Switches for 221
opening/closing rear door
windows
7 Remote trunk lid switch 97
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Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
31
Getting started
Unlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an Unlocking with the SmartKey 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- SmartKey.
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
should pay special attention to the infor-
locking knobs in the doors move up.
mation given here.
The anti-theft alarm system* is
If you are already familiar with the basic disarmed.
functions described here, the “Controls in
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the
detail” section (컄 page 92) will provide you
SmartKey in the starter switch.
with further information. The correspond-
ing page references are located at the end For more information, see “Locking and
of each segment. unlocking” (컄 page 92).
SmartKey with remote control
Starter switch positions
1 ‹ Lock button
2 Š Opening button for trunk
3 Œ Unlock button Warning! G
4 Â Panic button* (컄 page 81)
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
i Canada only:
Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
button* 4. children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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Getting started
Unlocking
SmartKey 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical i Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
consumers) and driving position. The SmartKey can only be removed from the
All lamps (except low beam headlamp starter switch with the gear selector lever in
indicator lamp, high beam headlamp in- position P.
dicator lamp, and turn signal indicator i If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
lamps unless activated) in the instru- position 0 for an extended period of time, it can
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the no longer be turned in the switch. In this case,
instrument cluster fails to come on the steering is locked. To unlock, remove
when the ignition is switched on, have SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert.
it checked and replaced if necessary. If
! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
a lamp in the instrument cluster re- starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient-
Starter switch mains on after starting the engine or ly charged.
0 For removing SmartKey comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary
The steering is locked when the in instrument cluster” (컄 page 322). (컄 page 383).
SmartKey is removed from the starter 3 Starting position
앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 386).
switch. i When you switch on ignition, the indicator To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge
1 Power supply for some electrical and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp or a completely discharged battery, always re-
consumers, such as seat adjustment indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator move the SmartKey from the starter switch when
lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless ac- the engine is not in operation.
tivated) in the instrument cluster come on. The
indicator and warning lamps (except low beam
headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp
indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if
activated) will go out when the engine is running.
This indicates that the respective systems are
operational.
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Getting started
Adjusting
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Getting started
Adjusting
35
Getting started
Adjusting
36
Getting started
Adjusting
Power seat* adjustment i The memory function* (컄 page 107) lets Seat cushion tilt
you store the settings for the power seat*, the
The seat adjustment switches are located 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of
steering wheel adjustment (electrical*) and the
on the respective front door. exterior rear view mirrors. arrow 3 until your upper legs are
lightly supported.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt
왘 Press switch forward or backward in
왘 Press switch forward or backward in
direction of arrow 4.
direction of arrow 5 until your arms
Adjust seat to a comfortable seating are slightly angled when holding the
position that still allows you to reach steering wheel.
the accelerator/brake pedal safely.
The position should be as far rearward Seat height
as possible, consistent with ability to
1 Head restraint height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of
properly operate controls.
2 Seat height arrow 2.
3 Seat cushion tilt
4 Seat fore and aft adjustment Head restraint height
5 Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). arrow 1.
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Getting started
Adjusting
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
head restraints. Head restraints are
Manually adjust the head restraint. SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
intended to help reduce injuries during an 왘 Push or pull the head restraint cushion with you, and lock the vehicle.
accident. to the desired position. Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch, the electrical steering wheel
i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that adjustment feature* can be operated when
it is as close to the head as possible.
the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not
For more information, see “Seats” leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
(컄 page 101). with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
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Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel adjustment, manual The handle for steering wheel adjustment 왘 To lock the steering column, push
is located below the steering column. handle 1 all the way in until it
Warning! G engages.
The steering wheel is locked into posi-
Only adjust the steering wheel with the tion again.
vehicle at a standstill and make sure the
왘 Make sure the steering wheel is
steering column is securely locked in place
securely locked by trying to move it up
before driving off.
and down, and in and out before driving
Driving without the steering column locked off.
may cause an unexpected steering wheel
movement which could cause the driver to ! Do not drive the vehicle until you have prop-
erly locked the steering column.
lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the
1 Steering wheel adjustment release
steering column is securely locked by trying
handle
to move it up and down, and in and out be-
fore driving off. 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull
handle 1 out to its stop limit.
왘 Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
Make sure your legs can move freely
and that all the displays (including mal-
function and indicator lamps) on the in-
strument cluster are clearly visible.
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Getting started
Adjusting
i The memory function* (컄 page 107) lets The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat-
you store the settings for the power seat*, the ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub-
steering wheel adjustment (electrical*) and the menu of the control system (컄 page 144).
exterior rear view mirrors.
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Getting started
Adjusting
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, i If the current position for the steering wheel Mirrors
the steering wheel will return to its last set is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering
position when you: wheel will no longer be able to move upward Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. mirrors before driving so that you have a
앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition
The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted good view of the road and traffic condi-
switched on,
when the engine is started. tions.
or
앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter Warning! G Warning! G
switch with the driver’s door closed.
Let the system complete the adjustment In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may
i The last set steering wheel position is stored procedure before setting the vehicle in mo- escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass
when
tion. All steering wheel adjustments must be breaks.
앫 the ignition is switched off completed before setting the vehicle in mo- Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
앫 the position is stored in memory tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still low the liquid to come into contact with
(컄 page 107) adjusting could cause the driver to lose con- eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, trol of the vehicle. In case it does, immediately flush affected
the steering wheel tilts upwards when you: area with water, and seek medical help if
앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter necessary.
switch,
or ! Electrolyte drops coming into contact with
the vehicle paint finish can only be completely
앫 open the driver’s door with the removed while in their liquid state and by apply-
SmartKey in starter switch position 0 ing plenty of water.
or 1.
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Getting started
Adjusting
Interior rear view mirror The buttons are located above the exterior ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly
lamp switch. pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly
왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view
pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition
mirror. it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into
For more information, see “Rear view mir- place. The mirror housing is now properly posi-
rors” (컄 page 160). tioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual
manner.
Exterior rear view mirrors i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior
rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.
Warning! G i The memory function* (컄 page 107) lets
you store the settings for the exterior rear view
Exercise care when using the passen- mirrors together with the settings for the steer-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror 1 Adjustment button ing wheel and the driver’s seat position.
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view For more information, see “Rear view mir-
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror mirror button rors” (컄 page 160).
are closer than they appear. Check your in- 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
terior rear view mirror or glance over your button
shoulder before changing lanes. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror or button 2
for passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror.
왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down,
left, or right according to the desired
setting.
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Getting started
Driving
왔 Driving
Fastening the seat belt seat belt. The air bags can only provide the A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
protection they were designed to afford if significantly increased if the child restraints
the occupants are using their seat belts are not properly secured in the vehicle
Warning! G (컄 page 69). and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear.
43
Getting started
Driving
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Getting started
Driving
Belt outlet height adjustment shoulder portion of the belt under your
arm. For this purpose, you can adjust Warning! G
the height of the belt outlet.
Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They
앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible could tear.
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly This could damage the belt.
upright position.
Never attempt to make modifications to
앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one seat belts. This could impair the effective-
person at a time. ness of the belts.
1 Release button
앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
왘 Press release button 1 and move the person and another object at the same severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
seat belt height adjuster upward or time. not be able to provide adequate protection.
downward.
앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
or toddler restraints or children in stressed in an accident must be replaced.
Proper use of seat belts
booster seats, always follow the child Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fasten- seat manufacturer’s instructions. Center.
ing.
앫 Check your seat belt during travel to
앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder make sure that it is properly posi-
portion is located as close as possible tioned.
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always
not touch the neck). Never pass the
fitted snugly. Take special care of this
when wearing loose clothing.
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Getting started
Driving
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Getting started
Driving
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Getting started
Driving
Parking brake 왘 Release parking brake by pulling on i At vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
handle 1. (15 km/h), the automatic central locking system
engages and the locking knobs drop down.
The warning lamp ; (USA only)
Warning! G or 3 (Canada only) in the The automatic door lock feature can be deacti-
vated (컄 page 143).
instrument cluster goes out.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the You can open a locked door from the inside.
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it Open door only when conditions are safe to do
Driving
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave so.
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake, which
Warning! G pedal and applying the brake reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
could result in an accident and/or serious drivetrain wear.
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
personal injury.
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
! Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- speeds may shorten the service life of the
vent this type of loss of control. engine.
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake pedal
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Getting started
Driving
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Getting started
Driving
Combination switch
Combination switch
1 High beam
1 Turn signals, right
Exterior lamp switch 2 High beam flasher
2 Turn signals, left
1 Off 왘 Push the combination switch in
왘 Press the combination switch in
2 Low beam headlamps on direction of arrow 1.
direction of arrow 1 or 2.
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to The high beam headlamps and the high
The corresponding turn signal indicator
position B. beam headlamp indicator lamp A in
lamp L or K in the instrument
the instrument cluster comes on
The low beam headlamps and the low cluster flashes (컄 page 24).
(컄 page 24).
beam headlamp indicator lamp B in
The combination switch resets
the instrument cluster comes on For more information on headlamps, see
automatically after major steering
(컄 page 24). “Lighting” (컄 page 109).
wheel movements.
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Getting started
Driving
i If the combination switch is pressed to the ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when Intermittent wiping
point of resistance and released, the the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on
corresponding turn signals will flash three times. a windshield might scratch the glass and/or ! Vehicles with rain sensor*:
damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent
a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic
Windshield wipers car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wind-
windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, al-
ways operate the windshield wipers with wind- shield wipers will operate in the presence of wa-
The combination switch is located on the ter sprayed on the windshield, and windshield
shield washer fluid (컄 page 52).
left of the steering column. wipers may be damaged as a result.
Switching on windshield wipers ! Vehicles with rain sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the
왘 Turn the combination switch to the
surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may
desired position depending on the cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undes-
intensity of the rain. ired fashion. This could then damage the wind-
0 Windshield wipers off shield wiper blades or scratch the windows. You
should therefore switch off the windshield wip-
I Intermittent wiping ers when weather conditions are dry.
II Normal wiper speed Vehicles with rain sensor*:
Intermittent wiping interval is dependent
III Fast wiper speed
Combination switch on wetness of windshield.
1 Single wipe 왘 Turn the combination switch to
Wiping with windshield washer fluid position I.
2 Switching on windshield wipers
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled by
the rain sensor.
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i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the Single wipe ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers
vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediate-
왘 Press the combination switch briefly in
opened. This protects persons getting into or out ly.
of the vehicle from being sprayed. direction of arrow 1 to the resistance
point. 앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe
Intermittent wiping will be continued when location and remove SmartKey from starter
앫 all doors are closed The windshield wipers wipe one time switch before attempting to remove any
without washer fluid. blockage.
and
앫 Remove blockage.
앫 the clutch pedal is depressed (vehicles with Wiping with windshield washer fluid 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again.
manual transmission)
왘 Press the combination switch in direc- If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with
or
tion of arrow 1 past the resistance combination switch in position I,
앫 the gear selector lever is in position D or R point. 앫 set the combination switch to the next high-
(vehicles with automatic transmission*)
The windshield wipers operate with er wiper speed
or
washer fluid. 앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the
앫 the wiper setting is changed using the com- nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
bination switch i To prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with wind-
shield washer fluid every now and then even
when it is raining.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(컄 page 280).
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Parking and locking
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Parking and locking
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Parking and locking
Releasing seat belts Locking i If you hear a warning signal you have
forgotten to switch off the headlamps before
왘 Press the seat belt release button opening the driver’s door.
(컄 page 44). Warning! G In addition the message Switch off lights
Allow the retractor to completely appears in the multifunction display.
To prevent possible personal injury, always Switch off the headlamps.
rewind the seat belt by guiding the
keep hands and fingers away from the door
latch plate. 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that cially careful when small children are the trunk.
the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get around. 왘 Press lock button ‹ on the
caught or pinched in the door or in the seat
Before closing doors, make sure there is no SmartKey (컄 page 32).
mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and
impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or possibility of someone getting caught in a 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three
cause damage to the door and/or door trim pan- door during closing. times.
el. Such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three
Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact Warning! G times.
For more information, see “Factory
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
setting” (컄 page 93).
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it 앫 The locking knobs in the doors
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave move down.
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
armed.
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious For more information, see “Locking and
personal injury. unlocking” (컄 page 92).
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Panic alarm*
Driving safety systems
Anti-theft systems
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In this section you will learn the most im- Air bag system components with The SRS components are in operational
portant facts about the restraint system readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not
앫 Front passenger front air bag off
components of the vehicle. lit when the engine is running.
indicator lamp (컄 page 68)
앫 Seat belts (컄 page 69) A malfunction in the system has been
앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant
detected if the 1 indicator lamp:
앫 Child restraints (컄 page 77) Classification System (OCS)
(컄 page 64) 앫 fails to go out after approximately
앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
4 seconds after the engine was started
CHildren (LATCH) (컄 page 79) Although independent systems, their pro-
tective effects work in conjunction with 앫 does not come on at all
Additional protection potential provide
each other.
앫 comes on after the engine was started
앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
i For information on infants and children or while driving.
with
traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint
앫 Air bags (컄 page 59) systems for infants and children, see “Children
in the vehicle” (컄 page 74). Warning! G
앫 Air bag control unit (with crash
sensors) The SRS system conducts a self-test when Modifications to or work improperly con-
the ignition is switched on and in regular ducted on restraint systems (such as seat
앫 Emergency tensioning device (ETD)
intervals while the engine is running. This belts and anchors, emergency tensioning
for seat belts (컄 page 72)
facilitates detection of system malfunc- devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags)
앫 Active head restraints (컄 page 73) tions. The 1 indicator lamp in the in- or their wiring, as well as tampering with in-
strument cluster comes on when the terconnected electronic systems, can lead
ignition is switched on and goes out no lat- to the restraint systems no longer function-
er than a few seconds after the engine has ing as intended.
been started.
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Air bags
Air bags or emergency tensioning devices, In addition, improper repair work on the SRS
for example, could deploy inadvertently or creates a risk of rendering the SRS inopera-
fail to deploy in accidents although the de-
celeration threshold for air bag deployment
tive or causing unintended air bag deploy-
ment. Work on the SRS must therefore only
Warning! G
is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the re- be performed by qualified technicians. Con-
Air bags are designed to reduce the poten-
straint systems. Do not tamper with elec- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im-
tronic components or their software. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system pacts (front air bags) or side impacts (front
to accommodate a person with disabilities, side impact air bags, rear side impact
contact your local authorized air bags* and window curtain air bags).
Warning! G Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer However, no system available today can to-
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes tally eliminate injuries and fatalities.
In the event that the 1 indicator lamp
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
comes on during driving or does not come The deployment of the air bags temporarily
on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a releases a small amount of dust from the air
malfunction. For your safety, we strongly bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious
recommend that you visit an authorized to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the vehicle. The dust might cause some tem-
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may porary breathing difficulty for people with
not deploy when needed in an accident, asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
which could result in serious or fatal injury, this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle
or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnec- as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
essarily which could also result in injury. breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
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When you sell your vehicle we strongly Driver and front passenger front air bags The air bags will not deploy in impacts
urge you to give notice to the subsequent are deployed: which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
owner that it is equipped with an SRS by ment thresholds. You will then be protect-
앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts
alerting them to the applicable section in ed by the fastened seat belts.
the Operator’s Manual. 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment
The front passenger front air bag will only
threshold
be deployed if:
Front air bags 앫 independently of the front side impact
앫 the system, based on OCS weight sen-
air bags and/or the rear side impact
air bags* sor readings, senses that the front pas-
senger seat is occupied
i The front air bags in this vehicle have been 앫 the 56 indicator lamp in the
designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the
air bag to have different rates of inflation that are center console is not lit (컄 page 68)
based on the rate of relevant vehicle decelera- 앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-
tion as assessed by the air bag control unit. ment threshold
On the front passenger side, the front air bag de-
ployment is additionally influenced by the pas-
senger’s weight category as identified by the
1 Driver air bag Occupant Classification System (OCS)
2 Passenger air bag (컄 page 64).
The lighter the front passenger side occupant,
the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
for the second stage inflation of the air bag.
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Front side impact air bags, rear side im- The front side impact air bags, the rear Occupant Classification System
pact air bags*, window curtain air bags side impact air bags*, and the window cur-
tain air bags are deployed: The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
automatically turns the front passenger
앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle
front air bag on or off based on the classi-
앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy- fied occupant weight category determined
ment threshold by weight sensor readings from the front
앫 independently of the front air bags passenger seat.
The front side impact air bags, the rear i The system does not deactivate the front
side impact air bags*, and the window cur- passenger side impact air bag, the window cur-
tain air bag and the emergency tensioning
tain air bags are not deployed in impacts
device.
which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
1 Window curtain air bag Occupants must sit properly belted in a po-
ment threshold.
2 Front side impact air bag sition that is as upright as possible with
3 Rear side impact air bag* their back against the seat backrest and
feet on the floor to be correctly classified.
If the occupant’s weight is transferred to
another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), the OCS may not be
able to properly approximate the
occupant’s weight category.
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i If your seat, including your trim cover and In the event of a collision, the air bag control When the OCS senses that the front passen-
cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take
unit will not allow front passenger front air ger seat occupant is classified as being
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. bag deployment when the OCS classified heavier than the weight of a typical
the front passenger seat occupant as being 12-month-old child seated in a standard
Only seat accessories approved by
up to or less than the weight of a typical child restraint or as being a small individual
Mercedes-Benz may be used.
12-month-old child in a standard child (such as a young teenager or a small adult),
Both driver and the front passenger should restraint or if the front passenger seat is the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate
always use the 56 indicator lamp sensed as being empty. for approximately 6 seconds when the en-
as an indication of whether or not the front gine is started and then, depending on occu-
When the OCS senses that the front passen-
passenger is properly positioned. pant weight sensor readings from the seat,
ger seat occupant is classified as being up
to or less than the weight of a typical remain illuminated or go out. With the
Warning! G 12-month-old child in a standard child 56 indicator lamp illuminated, the
restraint, the 56 indicator lamp will front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates illuminate when the engine is started and re- With the 56 indicator lamp out, the
when an adult or someone larger than a main illuminated, indicating that the front front passenger front air bag is activated.
small individual is in the front passenger passenger front air bag is deactivated. When the OCS senses that the front passen-
seat, have the front passenger re-position ger seat occupant is classified as an adult or
When the OCS senses that the front passen-
himself or herself in the seat until the someone larger than a small individual, the
ger seat is classified as being empty, the
56 indicator lamp goes out. 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for
56 indicator lamp will illuminate
More information about air bag display when the engine is started and remain approximately 6 seconds when the engine is
messages (컄 page 332). illuminated, indicating that the front started and then go out, indicating that the
passenger front air bag is deactivated. front passenger front air bag is activated. 컄컄
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If the 56 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the front passenger front air
Warning! G Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
bag is deactivated and will not be deployed. According to accident statistics, children important information when circumstances
If the 56 indicator lamp is not are safer when properly restrained in the require you to place a child in the front
illuminated, the front passenger front air rear seating positions than in the front seat- passenger seat:
bag is activated and will be deployed: ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend 앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
that children be placed in the rear seats technology designed to turn off the front
앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts
whenever possible. Regardless of seating passenger front air bag in your vehicle
앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment when the system senses the weight of a
position, children 12 years old and under
threshold typical 12-month-old child or less along
must be seated and properly secured in an
앫 independently of the front side impact with the weight of a standard appropri-
appropriate infant or child restraint recom-
air bags and/or rear side impact air ate child restraint on the front passen-
mended for the size and weight of the child.
bags*. ger seat.
The infant or child restraint must be properly 앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on
If the front passenger front air bag is
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat the front passenger seat will be serious-
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors ly injured or even killed if the front pas-
influenced by:
and top tether strap, fully in accordance senger front air bag inflates in a collision
앫 the rate of vehicle deceleration as as- with the child seat manufacturer’s which could occur under some circum-
sessed by the air bag control unit instructions. stances, even with the air bag technolo-
앫 front passenger’s weight category as gy installed in your vehicle. The only
identified by the Occupant Classification means to completely eliminate this risk
System (OCS). is to never place a child in a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. We
therefore strongly recommend that you
always place a child in a rear-facing
child restraint in the back seat.
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앫 If you must install a rear-facing child 앫 If you have to place a child in a i Deployment of the driver front air bag does
restraint on the front passenger seat forward-facing child restraint on the not mean that the front passenger front air bag
because circumstances require you to front passenger seat, move the seat as also should have deployed.
do so, make sure that the 56 in- far back as possible, use the proper The Occupant Classification System (컄 page 64)
dicator lamp is illuminated, indicating child restraint recommended for the may have determined:
that the front passenger front air bag is age, size and weight of the child, and 앫 that the seat was empty or occupied by the
deactivated. Should the 56 indi- secure child restraint with the vehicle’s weight up to or less than that of a typical
cator lamp not illuminate or go out while seat belt according to the child seat 12-month-old child seated in a standard
the restraint is installed, please check manufacturer’s instructions. For child restraint - both instances where the
installation. Periodically check the children larger than the typical system suppresses deployment of the front
56 indicator lamp while driving 12-month-old child, the front passenger passenger front air bag even though the im-
to make sure the 56 indicator front air bag may or may not be pact met the criteria and was of sufficient
lamp is illuminated. If the 56 in- activated (컄 page 65). severity to deploy the driver front air bag.
dicator lamp goes out or remains out, do 앫 that the seat was occupied by a small individ-
not transport a child on the front pas- ual (such as a young teenager or a small
senger seat until the system has been adult) or a child weighing more than the
repaired. A child in a rear-facing child re- weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a
straint on the front passenger seat will standard child restraint - instances where
be seriously injured or even killed if the the system may suppress deployment of the
front passenger front air bag inflates. front passenger front air bag even though
the impact met the criteria and was of suffi-
cient severity to deploy the driver front air
bag.
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Seat belts
Warning! G Warning! G
The use of seat belts and infant and child
If the 56 indicator lamp should not restraint systems is required by law in all Always fasten your seat belt before driving
illuminate, the system is not functioning. 50 states, the District of Columbia, the off. Always make sure all of your passengers
You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. are properly restrained, including those sit-
Center before seating any child on the front ting in the rear.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
passenger seat. Failure to wear and properly fasten and
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened whenever the vehicle is in position your seat belt greatly increases
More information can be found in the motion. your risk of injuries and their likely severity
“Practical hints” section (컄 page 332). in an accident. You and your passengers
For more information, see “Fastening the should always wear seat belts.
seat belt” (컄 page 43).
Warning! G If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
i For information on infants and children trav- can be considerably more severe without
Never place anything between seat cushion eling with you in the vehicle and restraint sys- your seat belt properly buckled. Without
tems for infants and children, see “Children in
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces your seat belt buckled, you are much more
the vehicle” (컄 page 74).
the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi- likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
cation System. The bottom of the child seat ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
must make full contact with the passenger or killed.
seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
seat could cause injuries to the child in case death is lessened if you are properly wearing
of an accident, instead of increasing protec- your seat belt. Air bags can only protect as
tion for the child. they are designed if the occupants are
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for properly wearing their seat belts.
installation of child seats.
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intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds For more information, see “Practical hints” When activated, emergency tensioning
or until the driver’s and the front pas- (컄 page 328). devices remove slack from the belts. Belt
senger’s seat belt are fastened. force limiters reduce the force exerted by
If you and/or your passenger release Emergency tensioning device (ETD), the seat belts on occupants during a crash.
the seat belt during driving, the seat seat belt force limiter
belt telltale < starts flashing and a
warning chime sounds as described be-
The seat belts for the front and rear outer Warning! G
seats are equipped with emergency
fore. An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that
tensioning devices and belt force limiters.
If the driver’s or the front passenger’s was activated must be replaced.
The ETD is designed to activate in the
seat belt remains unfastened after When disposing the emergency tensioning
following cases:
60 seconds, the warning chime stops device, our safety instructions must be
sounding, the seat belt telltale < 앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts
followed. These are available at your
stops flashing but continues to be illu- exceeding the system deployment
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
minated. threshold.
After a vehicle standstill the warning 앫 if the restraint systems are operational
chime is reactivated and the seat belt and functioning correctly, see
telltale < is flashing again if the ve- 1 indicator lamp (컄 page 58).
hicle speed once exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h). i The ETDs for the front seats will only acti-
vate if the respective front seat belt is fastened
The seat belt telltale < will only go out (latch plate properly inserted into buckle).
if both the driver’s and the front passen- The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate
ger’s seat belt (with the front passenger with or without the respective seat belt fastened.
seat occupied) are fastened, or the vehicle
is standing still and a front door is opened.
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Active head restraint You cannot remove the active head re-
potential for injury to the head and neck in
straints on the driver’s and front passen-
the event of an accident or similar situation.
The active front seat head restraints are in- ger’s seat.
tended to offer the driver and front passen- Do not drive the vehicle without the seat For removal of the active head restraints
ger increased protection from whiplash head restraints. Head restraints are intend- we recommend that you contact an
type injuries in rear-end collisions. In the ed to help reduce injuries during an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
event of a rear-end collision exceeding the accident.
For information on head restraint adjust-
systems’ deployment threshold, the active
ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 34).
head restraints on the driver’s and front
passenger’s seats are designed to move Warning! G For information on resetting the activated
forward in the direction of travel, providing active head restraints, see “Resetting acti-
the head with increased support earlier on Only use seat or head restraint covers which vated head restraints” (컄 page 365).
in the collision sequence. The active head have been tested and approved by
restraints activate whether the seat is oc- Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model.
cupied or not. Using other seat or head restraint covers
may interfere with or prevent the activation
of the active head restraints. Contact an
Warning! G authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints. Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to
the head restraint posts. Otherwise, the ac-
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
tive head restraints may not be able to func-
close to the head as possible and the center
tion properly or offer the intended degree of
of the head restraint supports the back of
protection in the event of an accident.
the head at eye level. This will reduce the
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컄컄
death should the air bag be triggered. Al- air bag technology installed in your vehi- do not transport a child on the front pas-
ways sit nearly upright, properly use the cle. The only means to completely elim- senger seat until the system has been
seat belts and use an appropriately sized in- inate this risk is to never place a child in repaired. A child in a rear-facing child re-
fant or toddler restraint or booster seat rec- a rear-facing child restraint in the front straint on the front passenger seat will
ommended for the size and weight of the seat. We therefore strongly recommend be seriously injured or even killed if the
child. that you always place a child in a front passenger front air bag inflates.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by rear-facing child restraint in the back 앫 If you have to place a child in a
an inflating air bag. Note the following seat. forward-facing child restraint on the
important information when circumstances 앫 If you must install a rear-facing child front passenger seat, move the seat as
require you to place a child in the front pas- restraint on the front passenger seat far back as possible, use the proper
senger seat: because circumstances require you to child restraint recommended for the
do so, make sure that the age, size and weight of the child, and
앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag secure child restraint with the vehicle’s
56 indicator lamp is illuminated,
technology designed to turn off the front indicating that the front passenger front seat belt according to the child seat
passenger front air bag in your vehicle air bag is deactivated. Should the manufacturer’s instructions. For
when the OCS senses the weight of a 56 indicator lamp not illuminate children larger than the typical
typical 12-month-old child or less along or go out while the restraint is installed, 12-month-old child, the front passenger
with the weight of a standard please check installation. Periodically front air bag may or may not be activat-
appropriate child restraint on the front check the 56 indicator lamp ed (컄 page 65).
passenger seat. while driving to make sure the
앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on 56 indicator lamp is illuminated.
the front passenger seat will be If the 56 indicator lamp goes out
seriously injured or even killed if the or remains out,
front passenger front air bag inflates in
a collision which could occur under
some circumstances, even with the
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Infants and small children should never the seat belt to prevent the child restraint This vehicle is equipped with tether
share a seat belt with another occupant. from becoming a projectile in the event of anchorages for a top tether strap at each
During an accident, they could be crushed an accident. of the rear seating positions.
between the occupant and seat belt. Do not leave children unattended in the
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
significantly increased if the child restraints child restraint system. Unsupervised
are not properly secured in the vehicle children in a child restraint system may use
and/or the child is not properly secured in vehicle equipment and may cause an acci-
the child restraint. dent and/or serious personal injury.
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Panic alarm*
왔 Panic alarm*
i USA only: Activating
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 왘 Press and hold button  for at least
two conditions: 1 second.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- An audible alarm and flashing exterior
ence, and
lamps will operate briefly.
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may Deactivating
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device 왘 Press button  again.
1 Â button could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. or
i Canada only: 왘 Insert SmartKey in starter switch.
Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm i Canada only:
system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
button 1. Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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BAS
Warning! G Warning! G
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake sys- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically tem is still functioning normally, but without physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
provides full brake boost, thereby poten- the additional brake boost available that it increase braking efficiency beyond that
tially reducing the braking distance. BAS would normally provide in an emergen- afforded by the condition of the vehicle
cy braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS
왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure
distance may increase. cannot prevent accidents, including those
until the emergency braking situation is
resulting from excessive speed in turns,
over.
following another vehicle too closely, or
The ABS will prevent the wheels from hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
locking. skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
When you release the brake pedal, the capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must
brakes function again as normal. The BAS never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
is then deactivated. ous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
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ESP®
Warning! G Warning! G
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is
operational as soon as the engine is run- Never switch off the ESP® when you see the The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of
ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
(force of adhesive friction between the instrument cluster. In this case, proceed as it increase the traction afforded by the exist-
tires and the road surface) and handling. follows: ing road and tire conditions. The ESP®
앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle cannot prevent accidents, including those
The ESP® recognizes when a wheel is
as possible. resulting from excessive speed in turns or
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
applying the brakes to the appropriate 앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera-
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
wheel and by limiting the engine output, tor.
capabilities of an ESP® equipped vehicle
the ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to must never be exploited in a reckless or dan-
The ESP® is especially useful while driving the prevailing road conditions.
gerous manner which could jeopardize the
off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. Failure to observe these guidelines could user’s safety or the safety of others.
The ESP® also stabilizes the vehicle during cause the vehicle to skid.
braking and steering maneuvers.
The ESP® cannot prevent accidents result-
The ESP® warning lamp v in the ing from excessive speed.
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP®
is engaged.
The ESP® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
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Driving safety systems
! Vehicles without 4MATIC: Electronic traction system Switching off the ESP®
®
Because the ESP operates automatically, the
The electronic traction system is a
engine must be turned off (SmartKey in starter
switch position 0 or 1) when component of ESP®. Warning! G
앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake The electronic traction system improves
The ESP® should not be switched off during
test dynamometer the vehicle’s ability to utilize available
normal driving other than in the circum-
앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front axle traction, especially under slippery road
stances described below. Disabling of the
raised conditions by applying the brakes to a
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
Active braking action through the ESP® may spinning wheel.
dard driving maneuvers.
otherwise seriously damage the brake system. When you switch off the ESP®, the
Do not switch off the ESP® when a
For information on vehicles with 4MATIC, see electronic traction system is still enabled.
Minispare wheel is mounted.
“Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with the ESP® ” (컄 page 88).
Warning! G To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off
i The ESP® will only function properly if you the ESP® in driving situations where it
use wheels of the recommended tire size If you are driving too fast, the electronic
(컄 page 403). would be advantageous to have the drive
traction system cannot reduce the risk of an
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
For more information, see the “Practical accident.
better grip such as:
hints” section (컄 page 327) and The electronic traction system cannot pre-
(컄 page 335). 앫 when driving with snow chains
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle. 앫 in deep snow
앫 in sand or gravel
! Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
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When you switch off the ESP® The ESP® switch is located on the center
앫 the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
console. Warning! G
앫 the engine output is not limited, which When the ESP® warning lamp v is
allows the drive wheels to spin and illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
thus cut into surfaces for better grip switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
앫 the traction control will still apply the
driving maneuvers reduces.
brakes to a spinning wheel
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
앫 the ESP® continues to operate when
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
you are braking
status of the ESP®.
앫 you cannot activate the cruise control
1 ESP® switch
앫 the cruise control switches off if ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
currently activated 왘 With the engine running, press ESP® extended period with the ESP® switched off. This
switch 1 until the ESP® warning may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or lamp v in the instrument cluster which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warn- Limited Warranty.
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. comes on.
However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the ve- The ESP® is switched off. Switching on the ESP®
hicle.
왘 Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with ESP® switched on.
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Driving safety systems
88
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
왔 Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer Anti-theft alarm system* The alarm system will also be triggered
when
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized Once the alarm system has been armed, a
앫 opening the vehicle with the
persons from starting your vehicle. visual and audible alarm is triggered when
mechanical key
someone opens
Activating 앫 someone opens a door from the inside
앫 a door
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter 앫 someone opens the trunk with the
앫 the trunk
switch. emergency release button
앫 the hood
Deactivating
i If the alarm stays on for more than
The alarm will stay on even if the activating 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is ini-
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). element (e. g. a door) is immediately tiated automatically by the Tele Aid system*
closed. (컄 page 247) provided Tele Aid service was
i Starting the engine will also deactivate the subscribed to and properly activated, and that
immobilizer. necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the ve- available.
hicle’s battery is charged), the system is not op-
erational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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Anti-theft systems
Arming the alarm system 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. Disarming the alarm system
The indicator lamp is in the center console. The turn signal lamps flash three times 왘 Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
and an acoustic signal sounds three
The turn signal lamps flash once and an
times, to indicate that the alarm sys-
acoustic signal sounds once, to
tem is armed.
indicate that the alarm system is dis-
Indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after armed.
approximately 30 seconds after arming
the alarm system. i The alarm system will rearm automatically
after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door
i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three nor the trunk lid was opened.
times, one of the following elements may not be
properly closed: Canceling the alarm
1 Indicator lamp 앫 a door To cancel the alarm:
앫 the trunk
왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
Close the respective element and lock the vehi- SmartKey.
cle again.
or
왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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Locking and unlocking
Seats
Memory function*
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission*
Good visibility
Climate control
Automatic climate control
Audio system
Power windows
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will For more information on locking and
find detailed information on how to oper- unlocking, see “Getting started”
ate the equipment installed on your vehi- (컄 page 32) and (컄 page 54).
cle. If you are already familiar with the
basic functions of your vehicle, this section SmartKey
will be of particular interest to you.
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
To quickly familiarize yourself with the
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
a removable mechanical key.
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are The locking tabs for the mechanical key
given at the beginning of each segment. portion of the two SmartKeys are a SmartKey with remote control
different color to help distinguish each 1 ‹ Lock button
SmartKey unit. 2 Š Opening button for trunk
The SmartKey provides an extended oper- (컄 page 95)
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is 3 Mechanical key locking tab
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when 4 Œ Unlock button
you are in close proximity to it. 5 Battery check lamp
6 Â Panic button* (컄 page 81)
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:
i Canada only:
앫 the doors Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm
앫 the trunk system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic
button 6.
앫 the fuel filler flap
! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
The vehicle will lock again automatically Selective setting Global unlocking
and rearm the anti-theft alarm system*
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish 왘 Press button Œ twice.
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
to reprogram the SmartKey so that press-
locking if: 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.
ing button Œ only unlocks the driver’s
앫 neither door nor trunk is opened door and the fuel filler flap. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once.
앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ 앫 The locking knobs in the doors
starter switch simultaneously for about 5 seconds un- move up.
til battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 92) 앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is dis-
앫 the central locking switch is not
flashes twice. armed.
activated
The SmartKey will then function as
Global locking follows: Global locking
왘 Press button ‹. 왘 Press button ‹.
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
앫 All turn signal lamps flash three flap With the trunk and all doors closed:
times. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three
왘 Press button Œ once.
앫 An acoustic signal sounds three times.
앫 All turn signal lamps flash once.
times. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds three
앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. times.
앫 The locking knobs in the doors
move down. 앫 The locking knob in the driver’s 앫 The locking knobs in the doors
door moves up. move down.
앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is
armed. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is dis- 앫 The anti-theft alarm system* is
armed. armed.
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Locking and unlocking
Restoring to factory setting Checking the batteries Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹
왘 Press button ‹ or Œ. If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
you should do the following:
til Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 92) Battery check lamp (컄 page 92) comes
flashes twice. on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
batteries are in order. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Unlocking and opening the trunk 왘
! If the battery check lamp does not come on Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
You can unlock and open the trunk briefly during check, then the SmartKey batter- mechanical key immediately to your
separately. ies are discharged. car insurance company.
Replace the batteries (컄 page 366). 왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if
A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft
(1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. You can obtain the required batteries at any necessary.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Press button Š until trunk lid Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
unlocks and begins to open. i If the batteries are checked within signal will be glad to supply you with a
range of the vehicle, pressing the ‹ or Œ replacement.
! The trunk lid swings open upwards automat- button will lock or unlock the vehicle
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over- accordingly.
head clearance.
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the doors from the inside Front doors Opening the trunk
왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the
You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
respective front door to open door.
Warning! G
are safe to do so. If door was locked, locking knob 1 will
move up. Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as blocked visibility,
i If you hear a warning signal you have forgot- exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
ten to switch off the headlamps before opening
the driver’s door. interior.
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the trunk from the outside Opening the trunk from the inside Closing the trunk
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
98
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Valet locking 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to Automatic central locking
position 2 and remove the mechani-
i To deny any unauthorized person access to cal key in that position to lock the The doors and the trunk automatically lock
the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical trunk. when the ignition is switched on and the
key. Leave only the SmartKey less its mechani- wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
cal key with the vehicle. The trunk remains locked even when the
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
The lock is located next to the handle You can open a locked door from the
above the rear license plate recess. i You can only cancel the separate trunk lock- inside. Open door only when conditions
ing mode by means of the mechanical key.
are safe to do so.
왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock. i The doors unlock automatically after an ac-
cident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset
왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock- threshold.
wise to neutral position 1 and remove To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
the mechanical key in that position to deactivate the automatic central locking when
unlock the trunk. the vehicle
앫 is pushed or towed
You can now open the trunk
(컄 page 96). 앫 is on a test stand
1 Neutral position You can deactivate the automatic locking
2 Locked mode using the control system, see “Set-
왘 Close the trunk (컄 page 97). ting automatic locking” (컄 page 143).
왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (컄 page 361).
왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking from the inside The switches are located in the center If the vehicle was previously locked with the cen-
console. tral locking switch 1
You can lock or unlock the doors and the 앫 while in the selective remote control mode,
trunk from inside using the central locking only the door opened from the inside is un-
or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for locked.
example, if you want to lock the vehicle 앫 while in the global remote control mode, the
before starting to drive. complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is
opened from the inside.
You cannot lock or unlock the fuel filler flap
with the central locking or unlocking Locking
switch.
왘 Press central locking switch 1.
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Controls in detail
Seats
왔 Seats
For information on seat adjustment, see You cannot remove the active head re- Rear seat head restraints
“Adjusting” (컄 page 34). straints on the driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat.
Front seat active head restraints For removal of the active head restraints Warning! G
we recommend that you contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center. For safety reasons, always drive with the
Warning! G rear head restraints in the upright position
i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that when the rear seats are occupied.
it is as close to the head as possible.
For your protection, drive only with properly Keep the area around head restraints clear
positioned head restraints. For information on head restraint of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as adjustment, see “Seats” (컄 page 34). folding operation of the head restraints.
close to the head as possible and the center For information on active head restraints,
of the head restraint supports the back of see “Active head restraint” (컄 page 73).
the head at eye level. This will reduce the po-
tential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
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Controls in detail
Seats
Head restraint height (rear outer seats) Folding head restraints back with
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
release button
head restraints. Head restraints are
intended to help reduce injuries during an The rear seat head restraints can be folded
accident. backward for increased visibility.
Raising
왘 Manually adjust the height of the head
1 Release button restraint by pulling it upward.
If the head restraint is fully retracted,
Warning! G push release button 1 and pull the
head restraint up. 1 Release button
For your protection, drive only with properly
왘 Push release button 1.
positioned head restraints. Lowering
The head restraint will fold backward.
Adjust head restraint so that the head re- 왘 To lower the head restraint, push
straint supports the back of the head at eye release button 1 and push down on i You can also fold the rear outer seat head
level. This will reduce the potential for injury the head restraint. restraints back using the switch in the center
to the head and neck in the event of an ac- console.
cident or similar situation.
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Controls in detail
Seats
Folding head restraints back with Placing head restraints upright Head restraint tilt (rear outer seats)
switch in the center console Two different head restraint angle
positions are available:
왘 Press the release button (컄 page 102)
and tilt the head restraint to the
desired position.
i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible.
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Controls in detail
Seats
Removing and installing rear seat head Installing rear seat head restraints
restraints (rear outer seats)
왘 Insert head restraint and push it down
i The rear center seat head restraint cannot until it engages.
be removed.
왘 Push release button 1 and adjust
head restraint to desired position.
Warning! G i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible.
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the head re- 1 Release button
straint supports the back of the head at eye
level. This will reduce the potential for injury Removing rear seat head restraints
to the head and neck in the event of an ac-
왘 Fold back head restraint (컄 page 102).
cident or similar situation.
왘 Pull head restraint to its highest
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
position.
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- 왘 Push release button 1 and pull out
dent. head restraint.
Do not interchange head restraints from
front and rear seat.
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Controls in detail
Seats
Lumbar support Multicontour seats* (Canada only) 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
The curvature of the front seats can be ad- This driver’s multicontour seat has a mov- Seat cushion depth
justed to help enhance lower back support able seat cushion and inflatable air cush-
왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the
and seating comfort. ions built into the backrest to provide
length of your upper leg using
additional lumbar and side support.
switch 1.
The seat cushion movement, backrest
cushion height and curvature can be Backrest contour
continuously varied with switches on the
왘 Adjust the contour of the backrest to
side of the seat after switching on ignition.
the desired position using switches 2
and 3.
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Controls in detail
Seats
106
Controls in detail
Memory function*
왔 Memory function*
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver With the memory function you can store up The following settings are stored for the
should check and adjust the seat height, to three different settings. front passenger seat when using the but-
seat position fore and aft, and seat back- The following settings are stored for the tons (if so equipped depending on vehicle
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate driver’s seat when using the buttons on the equipment configuration) on the passen-
control, reach and comfort. The head re- driver’s door: ger door:
straint should also be adjusted for proper
앫 Front passenger seat, backrest and
height. See also the section on air bags 앫 Driver’s seat, backrest and head
head restraint position
(컄 page 59) for proper seat positioning. restraint position
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to 앫 Steering wheel position
ensure adequate control, reach, operation 앫 Exterior rear view mirrors
and comfort. Both the interior and exterior
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
adequate rear vision. Warning! G
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil- Do not activate the memory function while
dren should be seated in a properly se- driving. Activating the memory function
cured restraint system that complies with while driving could cause the driver to lose
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety control of the vehicle.
Standards 213 and 225 and
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2.
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Controls in detail
Memory function*
The memory button and memory position Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory
switch are located on the door.
왘 Adjust the seat, steering wheel and ! Do not operate the power seats using the
exterior rear view mirrors to the memory button if the seat backrest is in an ex-
desired position (컄 page 34). cessively reclined position. Doing so could cause
damage to front or rear seats.
왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to the
desired memory position. 왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to the
desired memory position.
왘 Press memory button 1.
왘 Press and hold memory position
왘 Release memory button 1 and press switch 2 until the seat, steering wheel
memory position switch 2 within and exterior rear view mirrors have
3 seconds. completely moved to the stored
1 Memory button positions.
All settings are stored to the selected
2 Memory position switch
position.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). i Releasing the memory position switch stops
movement to the stored positions immediately.
or
왘 Open the respective door.
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Controls in detail
Lighting
왔 Lighting
For information on how to switch on the Exterior lamp switch B Low beam headlamps or high beam
headlamps and use the turn signals, see headlamps when the combination
“Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 50) switch is pushed forward. The tail
and “Turn signals” (컄 page 50). lamps, license plate lamps, side
marker lamps, parking lamps and
i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive instrument panel lamps also come
on the other side of the road than the country
where the vehicle is registered, you must have on.
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at stop)
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)
Exterior lamp switch
‡ Indicator lamp for front fog lamps
M Off
Daytime running lamp mode † Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp
(컄 page 111)
i If you hear a warning signal you have
U Automatic headlamp mode forgotten to switch off the headlamps before
Daytime running lamp mode opening the driver’s door.
(컄 page 111) In addition the message Switch off lights
appears in the multifunction display.
C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker Switch off the headlamps.
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
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Controls in detail
Lighting
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Controls in detail
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode i With the exterior lamp switch in USA only:
position M or U, you cannot switch on the
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to By default, the daytime running lamp mode
high beam headlamps.
position M or U. is deactivated. Activate the daytime
The high beam flasher is available at all times. running lamp mode using the control
When the engine is running, the low
For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp system, see “Setting daytime running lamp
beam headlamps are switched on. switch to position B to permit activation of mode (USA only)” (컄 page 139).
In low ambient light conditions, the the high beam headlamps.
following lamps will switch on Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
i With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
additionally: When the engine is running, and you shift position M, you cannot switch on the high
앫 Tail and parking lamps from a driving position to position N or P, beam headlamps.
the low beam headlamps will switch off The high beam flasher is available at all times.
앫 License plate lamps with a three-minute delay.
For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp
앫 Side marker lamps When the engine is running, and you switch to position B or U to permit
i With the daytime running lamp mode activation of the high beam headlamps.
앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
activated and the engine running, you cannot When the engine is running, and you turn
position C, the parking lamps and
switch off the low beam headlamps manually.
the side marker lamps switch on the exterior lamp switch to position C
additionally. or B, the manual headlamp mode has
Canada only: priority over the daytime running lamp
앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to
The daytime running lamp mode is mode.
position B, the manual headlamp
mandatory and therefore in a constant The corresponding exterior lamps switch
mode has priority over the daytime
mode. on (컄 page 109).
running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps
switch on (컄 page 109).
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Controls in detail
Lighting
Locator lighting and night security i Fog lamps will operate with the parking 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch.
illumination lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog
The front fog lamps switch off.
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
The locator lighting and the night security low beam headlamps. Consult your State or The green indicator lamp ‡ in the
illumination are described in the “Control Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding exterior lamp switch goes out.
system” section, see “Setting locator light- permissible lamp operation.
ing” (컄 page 140) and “Setting night secu-
i Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)
rity illumination” (컄 page 141).
exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch 왘 Switch on the low beam
on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
Fog lamps headlamps B (컄 page 109).
position B first.
왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to
Warning! G Front fog lamps second stop.
왘 Switch on the low beam The front fog lamps and the rear fog
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, lamp switch on.
headlamps B (컄 page 109).
only switch from position U to B with The yellow indicator lamp † in the
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
exterior lamp switch comes on
Switching from U to B will briefly stop.
(컄 page 109).
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while The front fog lamps switch on.
driving in low ambient lighting conditions 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first
may result in an accident. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the stop.
exterior lamp switch comes on
The rear fog lamp switches off.
(컄 page 109).
The yellow indicator lamp † in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
The front fog lamps remain lit.
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Lighting
Combination switch 왘 Pull the combination switch in direction The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
of arrow 2 to its original position to operate with the engine running and with
switch off the high beam.
앫 the exterior lamp switch in
The high beam headlamp indicator position B (컄 page 109)
lamp A in the instrument cluster
or
goes out.
앫 the exterior lamp switch in
High beam flasher position U (컄 page 109)
왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in or
direction of arrow 2. 앫 the daytime running lamp mode
activated (컄 page 111)
Combination switch Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
1 High beam (C 230 (Canada only), C 280, C 350 and i With the automatic headlamp mode activat-
2 High beam flasher models with 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* ed: The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will
only come on in low ambient lighting conditions.
headlamps)
High beam i If you are driving faster than 25 mph
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps (40 km/h) or have the front fog lamps switched
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
improve illumination of the area in the on, the corner-illuminating front fog lamps
position B (컄 page 109). function is not available.
direction into which you are turning.
왘 Push the combination switch in
direction of arrow 1 to switch on the
high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lamp A in the instrument cluster
comes on (컄 page 24).
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Lighting
Driving forward i If you have switched on the turn signal for Switching off corner-illuminating front
one side but turn the steering wheel in the fog lamps
Switching on corner-illuminating front opposite direction, the corner-illuminating front
fog lamp comes on for the side indicated by the The combination switch for the turn signal
fog lamps resets automatically after major steering
turn signal.
왘 Switch on the left or right turn signal wheel movements. This will switch off the
The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit
(컄 page 50), depending on whether for a maximum of three minutes. Afterward, it corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they
you are turning left or right. goes out even if the turn signal is still switched were activated by switching on the left or
on. right turn signal.
The respective front fog lamp comes on
and illuminates the area in the i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps tem- If the turn signal should stay on after
direction into which you are turning. porarily come on, on both sides of the vehicle if making the turn, the turn signal and the
you turn the steering wheel in one direction and corner-illuminating front fog lamp can be
or
then again in the other direction shortly thereaf- switched off by returning the combination
왘 Turning steering wheel in desired ter. switch to its original position.
direction.
i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will i There may be a brief delay before the
The front fog lamp on the side of your come on automatically depending on the corner-illuminating front fog lamps switch off.
steering direction comes on. steering angle, even if you did not switch on
either turn signal.
If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came
on automatically, they will also go out
automatically depending on the steering angle.
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Lighting
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Lighting
Interior lighting ! An interior lamp switched on manually does Activating automatic control
not go out automatically.
왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center
The controls are located in the overhead Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON posi- position.
control panel. tion for extended periods of time with the engine
turned off could result in a discharged battery. The interior lighting switch on in
darkness, when you
Deactivating automatic control 앫 unlock the vehicle
i The interior lighting is factory-set to auto- 앫 remove the SmartKey from the
matic mode. starter switch
왘 Press the = symbol on rocker 앫 open a door
switch 3.
앫 open the trunk
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you The interior lighting switches off after ap-
1 Rear interior lighting on/off proximately 10 seconds, see “Setting inte-
2 Right front reading lamp on/off 앫 unlock the vehicle rior lighting delayed shut-off”
3 Rocker switch for automatic control 앫 remove the SmartKey from the (컄 page 142).
system starter switch
4 Left front reading lamp on/off
i If a door remains open, the interior lighting
앫 open a door switches off automatically after approximately
5 minutes.
앫 open the trunk
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Manual control Switching front reading lamps on and off Door entry lamps
왘 Press the left or right button X to
Switching front interior lighting on and For better orientation in the dark, the cor-
switch on the desired front reading
off responding door entry lamps will switch on
lamp.
in darkness when you open a door and the
왘 Press the W symbol on rocker
왘 Press the left or right button X automatic control is activated.
switch 3.
again to switch off the respective front
The door entry lamps will switch off when
The front interior lighting comes on. reading lamp.
the corresponding door is closed.
왘 Press rocker switch 3 to center
position to activate the automatic i If you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 0 and switch off the exterior
control. headlamps, the door entry lamps will remain lit
for approximately 5 minutes.
Switching rear interior lighting on and
off Trunk lamp
왘 Press button V.
The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk is
The lighting in the rear passenger opened.
compartment comes on.
If the trunk lid remains open, the trunk
왘 Press button V again. lamp switches off automatically after
The lighting in the rear passenger approximately 10 minutes.
compartment goes out.
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Instrument cluster
No messages will be displayed if either the Use reset button 1 to adjust the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- illumination brightness for the instrument
play is inoperative. cluster.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
i The instrument cluster illumination is
mation about your driving conditions, such dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
as speed or outside temperature, bient light conditions.
warning/indicator lamps, The instrument cluster illumination will also be
malfunction/warning messages or the adjusted automatically when you switch on the
failure of any systems. Driving vehicle’s exterior lamps.
1 Reset button characteristics may be impaired.
The instrument cluster is activated when If you must continue to drive, please do so To brighten illumination
you with added caution. Visit an authorized 왘 Turn reset button 1 clockwise.
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
앫 open a door The instrument cluster illumination will
앫 switch on ignition (컄 page 32) brighten.
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Instrument cluster
Coolant temperature gauge ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a Resetting trip odometer
warning in the multifunction display
The coolant temperature gauge is on the (컄 page 346). 왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip
left side in the instrument cluster The engine should not be operated with the cool- odometer and main odometer in the
(컄 page 24). ant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so multifunction display (컄 page 121).
may cause serious engine damage which is not
왘 If it is not displayed, press button è
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
Warning! G ty. or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel (컄 page 122) until the trip
앫 Driving when your engine is badly i During severe operating conditions, e.g. odometer appears in the multifunction
overheated can cause some fluids which stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may display.
may have leaked into the engine rise close to 248°F (120°C).
compartment to catch fire. You could be 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the
seriously burned. instrument cluster (컄 page 118) until
the trip odometer is reset.
앫 Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the hood. Stay away from
the engine if you see or hear steam com-
ing from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
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Instrument cluster
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Control system
왔 Control system
The control system is activated as soon as Multifunction display
the SmartKey in the starter switch is Warning! G
turned to position 1. The control system
enables you to A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
앫 call up information about your vehicle focus when driving.
앫 change vehicle settings For your safety and the safety of others,
For example, you can use the control selecting features through the multifunction
system to find out when your vehicle is steering wheel should only be done by the
next due for service, to set the language driver when traffic and road conditions
for messages in the instrument cluster permit it to be done safely.
display, and much more. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 1 Trip odometer
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is 2 Main odometer
i The displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD player) will appear in English, regardless of covering a distance of 44 feet 3 Current program mode
the language selected. (approximately 14 m) every second. (automatic transmission*)
4 Current gear selector lever
The control system relays information to position/gear range
the multifunction display. (automatic transmission*)
5 Digital clock
6 Status indicator (outside tempera-
ture/digital speedometer)
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Depending on the selected menu It is helpful to think of the menus, and the In the Settings menu, instead of functions
(컄 page 125), pressing the buttons on the functions within each menu, as being you will find a number of submenus for
multifunction steering wheel will alter what arranged in a circular pattern. calling up and changing settings. For
is shown in the multifunction display. instructions on using these submenus, see
앫 If you press button è or ÿ
“Submenus in the Settings menu”
The information available in the multifunc- repeatedly, you will pass through each
(컄 page 132).
tion display is arranged in menus, each menu one after the other.
containing a number of functions or sub- The number of menus available in the sys-
앫 If you press button k or j
menus. tem depends on which optional equipment
repeatedly, you will pass through each
is installed in your vehicle.
The individual functions are then found function display, one after the other, in
within the relevant menu (radio or CD op- the current menu. i The headings used in the menus table are
erations under AUDIO, for example). These designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
functions serve to call up relevant informa- tem and are not necessarily identical to those
tion or to customize the settings for your shown in the control system displays.
vehicle. The first function displayed in each menu will au-
tomatically show you which part of the system
i C 230 Sport and C 350 Sport: you are in.
Steering wheel in these vehicles will vary from
steering wheel shown. However, multifunction
steering wheel symbols and feature description
apply to Sport models as well.
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Menus This is what you will see when you scroll The table on the next page provides an
through the menus. overview of the individual menus.
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Standard display menu If another display is shown instead of the Call up digital speedometer or outside
standard display: temperature
In the standard display, the main odometer
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
and the trip odometer are shown in the
until you see the standard display. until the digital speedometer or the
multifunction display.
outside temperature appears in the
왘 Press button k or j to select
multifunction display.
the functions in the standard display
menu.
The following functions are available:
Function Page
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada 291
only)
Call up digital speedometer or 126
outside temperature
1 Trip odometer
2 Main odometer Call up maintenance service 310
display Example illustration
1 Digital speedometer
i You can select whether the digital speedom-
eter or the outside temperature is to be dis-
played, see “Select display (digital speedometer
or outside temperature) for status indicator”
(컄 page 135).
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AUDIO menu Selecting radio station The station search depends on the se-
lected setting in the Vehicle submenu
왘 Turn on the radio (컄 page 190) and se-
The functions in the AUDIO menu operate of the control system (컄 page 142).
lect radio. Vehicles with COMAND*:
the audio equipment which you currently Pressing button k or j will ei-
Refer to separate operating instruc-
have turned on. ther start a frequency scan or select
tions.
If no audio equipment is currently turned the next stored radio station.
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
on, the message AUDIO OFF appears in the i You can only store new stations using the
until the currently tuned station
multifunction display. corresponding feature on the radio
appears in the multifunction display.
(컄 page 196).
The following functions are available:
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Function Page Refer to separate operating instructions.
Selecting radio station 127 You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Selecting satellite radio station* 127
(USA only)
Selecting satellite radio station*
Operating CD player* 128 (USA only)
The satellite radio is treated as a radio
application.
1 Waveband setting 왘 Select satellite radio with the
2 Station frequency corresponding soft key (SAT) in the
왘 Press button k or j repeatedly radio menu. 컄컄
until the desired station or the desired
stored station is found.
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Selecting CD track
왘 Turn on the radio and select CD or
CD changer* (컄 page 205).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
1 SAT mode and preset number Refer to separate operating 1 Current CD (with additional number
2 Channel name or number instructions. from 1 to 6 when running from
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly CD changer*)
왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently 2 Current track
until the desired channel is found.
being played appear in the 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly
i For more information on satellite radio oper- multifunction display. until the desired track is selected.
ation, see “Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only)” (컄 page 197). i To select a CD from the CD changer* maga-
Vehicles with COMAND*: zine, press a number on the audio system or the
Refer to separate operating instructions. COMAND* system key pad located in the center
console.
For more information on CD operation, see
“CD mode” (컄 page 201) and for the
CD changer*, see (컄 page 204).
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Vehicle status message memory menu Vehicle status messages have been
safety checks performed on the vehicle and
recorded
by bringing the vehicle to an authorized
Use the vehicle status message memory
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the mal- If conditions have occurred causing status
menu to scan malfunction and warning
function and warning messages messages to be recorded, the number of
messages that may be stored in the
(컄 page 333). messages appears in the multifunction
system. Such messages appear in the mul-
display:
tifunction display and are based on condi-
tions or system status the vehicle’s system 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
has recorded. until the vehicle status message
memory appears in the multifunction
The vehicle status message memory menu display.
only appears if there are any messages
stored. If the vehicle status message memory
menu does not appear, then there are
no messages stored.
Warning! G
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten- 1 Number of messages
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction 왘 Press button k or j.
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain The stored messages will now be
systems and do not replace the owner’s displayed in the order in which they
and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain have occurred. For malfunction and
the vehicle’s operating safety by having all warning messages, see “Vehicle status
required maintenance and messages in the multifunction display”
(컄 page 333).
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Should the vehicle’s system record any Settings menu Resetting all settings
conditions while driving, the number of
You can reset all the functions of all
messages will reappear in the multifunc- In the Settings menu there are two
submenus to the factory settings.
tion display when the SmartKey in the functions:
starter switch is turned to position 0 or 왘 Press the reset button in the
앫 The function Reset to factory
removed from the starter switch. instrument cluster (컄 page 118) for
settings, with which you can reset all
approximately 3 seconds.
i The vehicle status message memory will be the settings to the original factory
cleared when you turn the SmartKey in the start- settings. The request to press the reset button
er switch to position 1 or 2. You will then only once more to confirm appears in the
앫 A collection of submenus with which
see high-priority messages in the multifunction multifunction display.
display (컄 page 333). you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.
왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
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i The settings you have changed will not be re- Submenus in the Settings menu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy.
set unless you confirm the action by pressing the Scroll down with button ç, scroll up
왘 Press button j.
reset button a second time. After approximately with button æ.
5 seconds, the Settings menu reappears in the The collection of the submenus
multifunction display. With the selection marker on the desired
appears in the multifunction display.
submenu, use the button j to access
For safety reasons, the following function are not
reset while driving: the individual functions within that sub-
menu. Once within the submenu, you can
앫 the Headlamp mode function in the Light-
ing submenu
use the button j to move to the next
function or the button k to move to the
previous function within that submenu.
The settings themselves are made with
button æ or ç.
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
왘 Press button ç. Detailed instructions on making individual
The selection marker moves to the next settings can be found on the following
submenu. pages.
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왘 Press button æ or ç to select Select display (digital speedometer or 왘 Press button æ or ç to select
the language to be used for the outside temperature) for status the desired setting.
multifunction display messages. indicator
The selected display is then shown
Available languages: 왘 Move the selection marker with continuously in the lower display.
button æ or ç to the
앫 German The other display now appears in the
Inst.cluster submenu.
menu of the standard display:
앫 English
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
앫 Digital speedometer
앫 French until the message Status line
display appears in the multifunction or
앫 Italian
display. 앫 Outside temperature
앫 Spanish
The selection marker is on the current
앫 Dutch setting.
앫 Danish
앫 Swedish
앫 Portuguese
앫 Turkish
앫 Russian (Canada only)
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Time/Date submenu Time synchronization with head unit* Set the time (hours)
Access the Time/Date submenu via the This function can only be seen on vehicles This function can be seen in vehicles with
Settings menu. Use the Time/Date with COMAND* and navigation module*. audio system, or in vehicles with
submenu to change the instrument cluster COMAND* if the time synchronization with
왘 Move the selection marker with
display settings. head unit* feature was set to Off.
button æ or ç to the Time/Date
The following functions are available: submenu. i Vehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time, refer to the
Function Page 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
separate COMAND operating instructions.
until the message Time synchro.
Time synchronization with 136 왘 Move the selection marker with
w/Head Unit appears in the multifunc-
head unit* button æ or ç to the Time/Date
tion display.
Set the time (hours) 136 submenu.
The selection marker is on the current
Set the time (minutes) 137 setting. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
Select automatic time change 137 until the message Time Hours appears
(Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the multifunction display.
summer/Standard time winter) The selection marker is on the hour
Set the date (month) 138 setting.
Set the date (day) 138
Set the date (year) 138
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i Vehicles with COMAND*: Lighting submenu Setting daytime running lamp mode
For information on setting the date, refer to the (USA only)
Access the Lighting submenu via the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
Settings menu. Use the Lighting i This function is not available in countries
왘 Move the selection marker with submenu to change the lamp and lighting where the daytime running lamp mode is
button æ or ç to the Time/Date settings on your vehicle. mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
submenu.
The following functions are available: 왘 Move the selection marker with
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly button æ or ç to the Lighting
until the message Date Set year ap- Function Page submenu.
pears in the multifunction display. Setting daytime running lamp 139 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
The selection marker is on the year mode (USA only) until the message Headlamp mode ap-
setting. Setting locator lighting 140 pears in the multifunction display.
Setting night security 141 The selection marker is on the current
illumination setting.
Setting interior lighting delayed 142
shut-off
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컄컄 왘 Press button æ or ç to select i For safety reasons, resetting the Lighting If you do not open a door after unlocking
manual operation (Manual) or daytime submenu to factory settings (컄 page 131) while the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps
running lamp mode (Constant). driving will not deactivate the daytime running will switch off automatically after
lamp mode. approximately 40 seconds.
With daytime running lamp mode activated
The following message appears in the
and the exterior lamp switch in 왘 Move the selection marker with
multifunction display:
position M or U, the low beam Lighting - Cannot be completely reset button æ or ç to the Lighting
headlamps are switched on when the to factory settings while driving. submenu.
engine is running.
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
In low ambient light conditions the Setting locator lighting until the message Surround lighting
following lamps will switch on additionally: With the locator lighting feature activated appears in the multifunction display.
앫 Parking lamps and the exterior lamp switch in The selection marker is on the current
position U, the following lamps will setting.
앫 Tail lamps switch on during darkness when the vehi-
앫 License plate lamps cle is unlocked with the SmartKey:
앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Parking lamps
For more information on the daytime 앫 Tail lamps
running lamp mode, see “Lighting” 앫 License plate lamps
(컄 page 109).
앫 Side marker lamps
앫 Front fog lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened. 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch
the locator lighting function On or Off.
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왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to If after turning off the engine you do not 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch
position U when exiting the vehicle. open a door or do not close an opened the headlamps delayed shut-off feature
door, the lamps will automatically switch On or Off.
The locator lighting feature is
off after 60 seconds.
activated. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
왘 Move the selection marker with position U before turning off the
Setting night security illumination button æ or ç to the Lighting engine.
(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) submenu.
The headlamps delayed shut-off
Use this function to set whether you would 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly feature is activated.
like the exterior lamps to remain on for until the message Headl. delayed You can temporarily deactivate the head-
15 seconds during darkness after exiting shut-off appears in the multifunction
lamp delayed shut-off feature:
the vehicle and closing all doors. display.
왘 Before exiting the vehicle, turn the
With the headlamps delayed shut-off The selection marker is on the current
SmartKey in the starter switch to
feature activated and the exterior lamp setting.
position 0.
switch in position U before the engine
is turned off, the following lamps will 왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to
switch on when the engine is turned off: position 0.
앫 Parking lamps The headlamps delayed shut-off
feature is deactivated. It will reactivate
앫 Tail lamps as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in
앫 License plate lamps the starter switch.
앫 Side marker lamps
앫 Front fog lamps
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Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
the interior lighting delayed shut-off until the message Audio search
Use this function to set whether you would
feature Off or On. appears in the multifunction display.
like the interior lighting to remain on for
10 seconds during darkness after you have The selection marker is on the current
removed the SmartKey from the starter Vehicle submenu setting.
switch. Access the Vehicle submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu
왘 Move the selection marker with
to make general vehicle settings.
button æ or ç to the Lighting
submenu. The following function is available:
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly Function Page
until the message Interior light.
Selecting audio search function 142
delay.sw.off appears in the multifunc-
tion display. Setting automatic locking 143
The selection marker is on the current
Selecting audio search function 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the
setting.
Use of the Audio search function to select audio search function to Frequency
a radio station (컄 page 127) will enable or Memory.
you to start a frequency scan (Frequency) To select a radio station, see “Selecting ra-
or select a radio station stored in memory dio station” (컄 page 127).
(Memory).
왘 Move the selection marker with
button æ or ç to the Vehicle
submenu.
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Activate easy-entry/exit feature* 왘 Move the selection marker with Trip computer menu
button æ or ç to the
Use this function to activate and
Convenience submenu. Use the trip computer menu to call up
deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature
statistical data on your vehicle.
(컄 page 40). 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message Easy-entry feature The following information is available:
Warning! G appears in the multifunction display.
Function Page
The selection marker is on the current Fuel consumption statistics from 144
You must make sure no one can become setting. start
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is Fuel consumption statistics 145
activated. since last reset
To stop steering wheel movement, do one of Distance to empty 146
the following:
앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk*
Fuel consumption statistics from start
(컄 page 40). 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
앫 Press memory position switch* until the first function of the trip
(컄 page 108). computer menu appears in the
Do not leave children unattended in the ve- 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch multifunction display.
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. the easy-entry feature On or Off. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
Children could open the driver’s door and until the message From start appears
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit in the multifunction display.
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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앫 If the telephone is off, the message Answering a call Dialing a number from the phone book
Phone off appears in the multifunction
When your telephone is ready to receive If your telephone is ready to receive calls,
display. calls, you can answer a call at any time. In you may select and dial a number from the
앫 If the telephone is on: the multifunction display you will see the phone book at any time.
message, or if available, the caller ID
The telephone will then search for a 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
(name and number):
network. During this time the multi- until the message TEL appears in the
function display is empty. multifunction display.
As soon as the telephone has found a 왘 Press button j or k.
network, the message READY appears in
The control system reads the phone
the multifunction display. book which is stored in the telephone.
This may take several minutes. The
message Please wait appears in the
multifunction display.
When the message Please wait
왘 Press button s. disappears, the phone book has been
loaded.
You have answered the call. The
왘 Press button j or k repeatedly
duration of the call appears in the
multifunction display. until the desired name appears in the
multifunction display.
This standby message indicates that your
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming The stored names are displayed in
telephone is ready for use and you can
call ascending or descending alphabetical
operate it using the control system.
order. 컄컄
왘 Press button t.
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Manual transmission
왔 Manual transmission
Manual transmission is standard
equipment on select models and not
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
Warning! G
available on all models.
leaves can come into contact with the hot On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
For information on driving with a manual exhaust system, as these materials could be in order to obtain braking action. This could
transmission, see “Manual transmission” ignited and cause a vehicle fire. result in drive wheel slip and reduced
(컄 page 46). vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
Warning! G Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
For vehicles equipped with a manual trans-
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
Warning! G
mission, getting out of your vehicle with the
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
gearshift lever not engaged in first or Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
reverse gear and parking brake engaged is structing the pedals’ range of movement.
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
dangerous. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
could move the gearshift lever, which could
Also, when parked on an incline, an engaged cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
result in an accident and/or serious person-
first or reverse gear alone may not prevent the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
al injury.
your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting have sufficient clearance.
people or objects. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
Always set the parking brake in addition to the objects could get caught between or be-
engaging first or reverse gear (컄 page 54). neath the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to acci-
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
dents and injury.
towards the road curb.
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! When you are shifting into the 5th or 6th Shifting into reverse
gear, make sure that you press the gearshift le-
ver to the right. Otherwise, you could accidental- ! Only shift into reverse gear R when the vehi-
ly shift into the 3th or 4th gear and damage the cle is stationary, as the transmission could oth-
transmission. erwise be damaged.
Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the 왘 Stop the vehicle completely.
engine can result in engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran- 왘 Fully depress clutch pedal.
ty.
왘 Move the gearshift lever to neutral
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using position (no gear selected).
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission the clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim- 왘 Move the gearshift lever to the left until
ited Warranty. you feel a certain resistance.
Do not exceed the engine speed limits. Refer to 왘 Push the gearshift lever past this
tachometer (컄 page 120) for engine speeds.
resistance.
왘 Then move the gearshift lever forward
into position R.
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Automatic transmission*
왔 Automatic transmission*
Automatic transmission is standard Gear selector lever
equipment on select models and available Warning! G
as optional equipment on select other The gear selector lever is located on the
models. Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob- lower part of the center console.
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
For more information on driving with an Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
automatic transmission, see “Automatic cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
transmission*” (컄 page 47). the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear have sufficient clearance.
shifting process to your individual driving During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
style by continually adjusting the shift the objects could get caught between or be-
points up or down. These shift point adjust- neath the pedals. You could then no longer
ments are performed based on current brake or accelerate. This could lead to acci-
operating and driving conditions. dents and injury.
If the operating conditions change, the Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
automatic transmission reacts by
adjusting its shift program. P Park position
R Reverse gear
i During the brief warm-up, transmission N Neutral
upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic D Drive position
converter to heat up more quickly to operating
temperature. i The current gear selector lever position P,
R, N or D appears in the multifunction display
(컄 page 153).
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Automatic transmission*
Automatic shift program The selected program mode appears in the 왘 Press program mode selector switch
multifunction display. repeatedly until the letter of the
The program mode selector switch is desired program mode appears in the
located on the lower part of the center multifunction display.
console.
Select C for comfort driving:
앫 The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
앫 Traction and driving stability are
1 Selected program mode (comfort or improved on icy roads.
sport)
앫 Upshifts occur earlier even when
Program mode selector switch ! Never change the program mode when the you give more gas. The engine then
gear selector lever is out of park position P. This operates at lower rpms and the
C Comfort For comfort driving could result in a change of driving characteristics wheels are less likely to spin.
S Sport For standard driving for which you may not be prepared.
Select S for standard driving:
i The last selected program mode (C or S) is
switched on when the engine is restarted. 앫 The vehicle starts out in first gear.
앫 Upshifts occur later.
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Canceling gear range limit Shifting into optimal gear range Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode)
왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever
in the D+ direction until D reappears in in the D- direction.
If vehicle acceleration becomes less re-
the multifunction display (컄 page 153).
The transmission will automatically sponsive or sluggish or the transmission
The transmission will shift from the select the gear range suited for optimal no longer shifts, the transmission is most
current gear range directly to gear acceleration and deceleration. This will likely operating in limp-home (emergency
range D. involve shifting down one or more operation) mode. In this mode only second
gears. gear and reverse gear can be selected.
왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
왘 Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
왘 Turn off the engine.
왘 Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
왘 Restart the engine.
왘 Move the gear selector lever to
position D (for second gear) or
position R.
왘 Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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Good visibility
For information on the windshield wipers, i The headlamps will automatically be Rear view mirrors
see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 51). cleaned when you have
앫 switched on the headlamps For more information on setting the rear
Headlamp cleaning system* view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (컄 page 41).
and
The button is located on the left side of the 앫 operated the windshield wipers with wind- Interior rear view mirror,
dashboard. shield washer fluid fifteen times antiglare position
When you switch off the ignition, the counter
resets.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(컄 page 280).
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Good visibility
! Make sure that the movement of the rear Rear window defroster Activating
window sunshade is not restricted by objects on
왘 Press button F or 1 in the
the rear window shelf. Otherwise, the sunshade The rear window defroster uses a large
or the objects could be damaged. climate control panel (컄 page 165) or
amount of power. To keep the battery
automatic climate control panel*
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). drain to a minimum, switch off the
(컄 page 175).
defroster as soon as the rear window is
Always raise or lower the sunshade fully clear. The indicator lamp on the button
for its support against the window frame. comes on.
The defroster is automatically deactivated
Raising or lowering the sunshade after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of op-
Deactivating
eration depending on the outside tempera-
왘 Press switch 1 briefly. ture. 왘 Press button F or 1 again.
The sunshade is raised or lowered com- The indicator lamp on the button goes
pletely. Warning! G out.
Stopping the raising or lowering Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
! If the rear window defroster switches off too
procedure soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, this
removed from the rear window before means that too many electrical consumers are
왘 Press switch 1 again. driving. Visibility could otherwise be operating simultaneously and there is insuffi-
impaired, endangering you and others. cient voltage in the battery. The system re-
The sunshade stops. sponds automatically by deactivating the rear
window defroster.
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
rear window defroster automatically turns itself
back on.
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USA standard equipped with climate control, depending on vehicle production date. Canada standard equipped with climate control.
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Item Item
1 Left side defroster vent, fixed 1 Air volume control
2 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Left side temperature control
3 Thumbwheel for air volume control 3 Right side temperature control
for left side air vent 4 Air distribution control
4 Thumbwheel for air volume control 5 Rear window defroster
for left center air vent
6 AC cooling on/off
5 Left center air vent, adjustable
USA only (depending on vehicle production
7 Air distribution and air volume
6 Right center air vent, adjustable (automatic mode)
date)
7 Thumbwheel for air volume control 8 Air recirculation
for right center air vent
9 Front defroster
8 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right side air vent
9 Right side air vent, adjustable
a Right side defroster vent, fixed
b Climate control panel
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The climate control is operational when- Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and i Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
ever the engine is running. You can oper- odors are filtered out before outside air en- may require replacement of the filter before its
ate the climate control system in either the ters the passenger compartment through scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
automatic or manual mode. The system the air distribution system. the air volume to the interior.
cools or heats the interior depending on The air conditioning will not engage (no
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
the selected interior temperature and the before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated ture” (컄 page 223). The climate control will then
current outside temperature. (컄 page 172). adjust the interior temperature to the set value
much faster.
Warning! G Warning! G Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
When operating the climate control, the air
Follow the recommended settings for heat- Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the
that enters the passenger compartment air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
through the air vents can be very hot or very window.
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
cold (depending on the set temperature).
impairing visibility and endangering you and
This may cause burns or frostbite on unpro-
others.
tected skin in the immediate area of the air
vents. Always keep sufficient distance be-
tween unprotected parts of the body and the
air vents. If necessary, use the air distribu-
tion control (컄 page 168) to direct the air to
air vents in the vehicle interior that are not
in the immediate area of unprotected skin.
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Deactivating the climate control Operating the climate control system 왘 Use temperature controls 2 and 3
system in automatic mode (컄 page 165) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
i When operating the climate control system passenger compartment.
Warning! G in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to
The temperature of the vehicle interior
adjust the temperature, air volume and air distri-
bution. is adjusted automatically.
When the climate control is switched off, the
outside air supply and circulation are also In automatic mode, the dehumidify function is
switched on when the system is cooling. If nec- Deactivating
switched off. Only choose this setting for a
short time. Otherwise the windows could essary, this function can be switched off by 왘 Press button U (컄 page 165) again.
fog up, impairing visibility and endangering pushing the 2 button.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
you and others.
Activating out. The automatic operation of air vol-
ume and air distribution switches off.
Deactivating 왘 Press button U (컄 page 165) while
the engine is running.
왘 Set air volume control 1 (컄 page 165)
to position 0. The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume and air distri-
Reactivating bution are adjusted automatically.
왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on.
왘 Set air volume control 1 (컄 page 165)
to any speed.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
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i If you have switched on the defrost function Air recirculation mode Activating
using the P or 0 button, you cannot
왘 Press button , (컄 page 165).
make any other settings. Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle The indicator lamp on the button
Deactivating from the outside (e.g. before driving comes on.
through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the
왘 Press button P or 0 i The air recirculation mode is activated auto-
intake of outside air and recirculates the
(컄 page 165) again. matically at high outside temperatures.
air in the passenger compartment.
The indicator lamp on the button goes The indicator lamp on button , is not lit when
the air recirculation mode is automatically
out. Defrosting is turned off.
Warning! G switched on.
i The cooling remains switched on. A quantity of outside air is added after approxi-
Fogged windows impair visibility, endanger- mately 30 minutes.
Windshield fogged on the outside ing you and others. If the windows begin to
fog on the inside, switching off the air
i Keep this setting selected only until the recirculation mode immediately should clear
windshield is clear again.
interior window fogging. If interior window
왘 Switch the windshield wipers on fogging persists, make sure the air
(컄 page 51). conditioning (컄 page 172) is activated, or
If the automatic mode of the climate con- press button P or 0.
trol is switched off:
왘 Turn air distribution control 4
to a or Y (컄 page 165).
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Automatic climate control
USA standard equipped with automatic climate control, depending on vehicle production date.
Automatic climate control* optional for Canada.
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Item Item
1 Left side defroster vent, fixed 1 Left side air distribution control
2 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Front defroster
3 Thumbwheel for air volume control 3 Temperature control, left, raising
for left side air vent 4 Display
4 Thumbwheel for air volume control 5 Air volume control, raising
for left center air vent
6 Temperature control, right, raising
5 Left center air vent, adjustable
USA only (depending on vehicle production
7 Rear window defroster
6 Right center air vent, adjustable
date) 8 Right side air distribution control
7 Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent 9 Charcoal filter
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The automatic climate control is operation- Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and i Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
al whenever the engine is running. You can odors are filtered out before outside air may require replacement of the filter before its
operate the automatic climate control sys- enters the passenger compartment scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce
tem in either the automatic or manual through the air distribution system. the air volume to the interior.
mode. The system cools or heats the inte- The air conditioning will not engage (no
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior
rior depending on the selected interior before driving off, see “Summer opening fea-
cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated ture” (컄 page 223). The automatic climate con-
temperature and the current outside tem- (컄 page 184). trol will then adjust the interior temperature to
perature.
the set value much faster.
Warning! G Warning! G Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind-
shield free of snow and debris.
Follow the recommended settings for Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on the
When operating the automatic climate air flow-through exhaust slots below the rear
heating and cooling given on the following
control, the air that enters the passenger window.
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
compartment through the air vents can be
impairing visibility and endangering you and
very hot or very cold (depending on the set
others.
temperature). This may cause burns or frost-
bite on unprotected skin in the immediate
area of the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control (컄 page 178) to
direct the air to air vents in the vehicle
interior that are not in the immediate area of
unprotected skin.
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i If you have switched on the defrost function Windshield fogged on the outside Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
using the P or 0 button, you cannot
make any other settings. i Keep this setting selected only until the If the left and right air distribution controls
windshield is clear again.
as well as the airflow volume control are
Deactivating 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on set to U (컄 page 175) and there is a
(컄 page 51). high need for cooling, the display
왘 Press button P or 0
“MAXCOOL” appears.
(컄 page 175) again. If the automatic mode of the automatic cli-
mate control is switched off: This provides the fastest possible cooling
The indicator lamp on the button goes
왘 Turn air distribution control 1 or 8 of the vehicle interior (when side windows
out.
to a or Y (컄 page 175). and tilt/sliding sunroof* are closed).
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i The cooling remains switched on.
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Rear passenger compartment The air vents for the rear passenger Adjusting air distribution
adjustable air vents compartment are located in the rear
왘 Push the slide for the left center
center console.
vent 1 or right center vent 3 to the
The air conditioning for the rear passenger
left, right, up, or down.
compartment is controlled via the auto-
matic climate control panel (컄 page 175). The air flow is directed in the
corresponding direction.
i The temperature at the center air vents 1
and 3 for the rear passenger compartment is i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders
the same as at the dashboard center air vents. for the center air vents 1 and 3 upward.
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왔 Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation Operating safety
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Adjusting sound functions The radio switches back to the Sound system*
standard radio menu 8 seconds after
The bass and treble functions are called up You can either program the sound settings
the last soft key is pressed.
by pressing the O button. manually (컄 page 191) or choose settings
via preset sound characteristics.
Settings for bass and treble are stored Adjusting treble
separately for the AM and FM wavebands, You can select from among the following
왘 Press O button repeatedly until
weather band, CD mode and telephone settings:
TREBLE appears in the display.
mode.
앫 STANDARD: conventional stereo sound.
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컄컄 왘 Press RES soft key briefly. 왘 Press RES soft key briefly; the respec- Fader
tive sound function is reset to its center
The sound setting is reset depending 왘 Press P button repeatedly until
level.
on the sound source activated. FADER appears in the display.
or
앫 Radio mode: STANDARD
왘 Press and hold RES soft key until RESET
앫 CD/AUX mode: SURROUND
appears in the display.
앫 Telephone: SPEECH
The sound settings for bass and treble
The radio switches back to the are returned to their center level and
standard radio menu 8 seconds after the volume is set to a predefined level.
the last soft key is pressed.
Vehicles with sound system*:
왘 Press V or W soft key.
Returning sound functions to factory The sound setting is reset depending
The volume is distributed accordingly
settings on the sound source activated.
between the front and rear of the
왘 Press O button to call up settings 앫 Radio mode: STANDARD vehicle.
menu in the display.
앫 CD/AUX mode: SURROUND or
앫 Telephone: SPEECH 왘 Press RES soft key briefly.
The radio switches back to the The fader is reset to its center level.
standard radio menu 4 seconds
The radio switches back to the
after the last soft key is pressed.
standard radio menu 8 seconds after
the last soft key is pressed.
Adjusting volume distribution
Call up fader and balance functions by
pressing the P button.
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Canceling AUX mode 왘 Press WB soft key. 앫 Automatic seek tuning (컄 page 195)
왘 Press any audio source button. The weather band menu is called up. 앫 Scan search (컄 page 195)
The waveband currently selected 앫 Station memory (컄 page 195)
Radio operation
appears in the upper left-hand corner
앫 Automatic station memory (Autostore)
of the display.
(컄 page 196)
Selecting radio mode
Calling up wavebands for radios The station search proceeds in the
왘 Press b button.
with SAT following frequency increments:
Calling up wavebands 왘 Press FM, AM, or WB soft key repeatedly 앫 200 kHz in FM range
until desired waveband has been 앫 10 kHz in AM range
You can choose from among the FM, AM,
selected.
and WB wavebands.
The FM, AM, and WB wavebands are Direct frequency input
Weather band (컄 page 196).
called up one after another. 왘 Select desired waveband.
i FM waveband: 87.7......107.9 MHz
The waveband currently selected
AM waveband: 530......1710 KHz appears in the upper left-hand corner
of the display.
Calling up wavebands for radios
without SAT Selecting a station
왘 Press FM or AM soft key to switch The following options are available for
between FM and AM. selecting a station:
The FM and AM wavebands are called 앫 Direct frequency input (컄 page 194) 왘 Press * button.
up one after another. 왘 Enter desired frequency with
앫 Manual tuning (컄 page 195)
or buttons 1 to R.
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i You can only enter frequencies within the re- i If no station is received after two The station last played will be
spective waveband. consecutive scans of the complete frequency selected and SC disappears from
If a button is not pressed within 4 seconds, the range, then the scan stops at the frequency from the display.
radio will return to the last station tuned. which it began.
Station memory
Manual tuning Scan search
You can store ten AM and ten FM stations
왘 Select desired waveband. 앫 Starting scan search in the memory.
왘 Select desired waveband.
왘 Press S or T button for approx. 앫 Storing stations
3 seconds. 왘 Tune in desired station.
왘 Press button repeatedly until desired 왘 Press and hold desired station
frequency has been reached. button 1 to R until a brief
Step-by-step station tuning takes place signal tone is heard.
in ascending or descending order. Each The frequency is stored on the
time the button is pressed, the radio selected station button.
tunes further by 0.2 MHz. During
왘 Press SC soft key. 앫 Calling up stations
manual tuning, the radio is muted.
SC will appear in the display. The 왘 Press desired station button 1
Automatic seek tuning radio briefly tunes in all receivable to R briefly.
stations on the waveband selected.
왘 Select desired waveband.
앫 Ending scan search
왘 Press S or T button briefly.
왘 Press SC soft key or S or T.
The radio will tune to the next highest
or next lowest receivable frequency.
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Program categories The telephone number of the SIRIUS i The system will tune to a default station if no
Service Center (888-539-7474) is station had been selected previously.
The channels are categorized. Categories
displayed.
allow you to tune to stations broadcasting
a certain type of program (category mode) 왘 Press ESN soft key.
(컄 page 199).
The twelve-digit electronic serial
number (ESN) of the SAT tuner*
Calling up the SAT main menu
installed in your vehicle is displayed.
왘 Press SAT soft key. This information is required to call the
SAT is displayed in the upper left-hand SIRIUS Service Center for an activation
corner of the display. request. The first channel 001 is called up and the
PTY system changes to All categories.
Prior to activation of the satellite radio i Credit card information may also be
service (컄 page 198). required for your application. If no station can be received, ACQUIRING
The activation process takes approximately 5 to appears in the display.
After activation of satellite radio
service (컄 page 198). 10 minutes after calling the SIRIUS Service Cen- If the Satellite radio service is not
ter. activated, ACQUIRING will also appear in the
Prior to activation of the satellite radio radio display and NO SAT will appear in the
After activation of the satellite radio multifunction display.
service
service
The satellite radio main menu appears.
The radio station selected last is audible,
provided it can be received.
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Selecting a station Accessing via number keys The system tunes to channel 16.
The following options are available: 왘 Enter number of preset you wish to The station you have selected begins to
select, e.g. 1. play.
앫 Selecting a station using the selected
category (컄 page 199). The radio plays the station stored i You can only enter available channel num-
under this number and the PTY function bers.
앫 Tuning via station presets
changes to the category corresponding
(컄 page 199).
to the station. Tuning via the program category list
앫 Tuning via scan search (컄 page 200).
The category list contains all currently
앫 Tuning via manual channel input Tuning via manual channel input
receivable categories of programs. It is
(컄 page 199). arranged alphabetically.
앫 Tuning via the program category list 앫 Selecting a category
(컄 page 199).
왘 Press PTY soft key.
Tuning via station presets
Ten satellite radio station presets are
available.
Example: tuning in channel 16
You can access the presets via number
keys. 왘 Press * button.
Input line appears in the main radio
menu.
The current PTY category of the
왘 Use number keys to enter desired station is displayed. 컄컄
channel within 8 seconds, e.g. 1
6.
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컄컄 왘 Press X or Y soft key. 왘 Press and hold S or T Obtaining additional text information
button for approx. 3 seconds until
This switches between the Additional text information (artist, title)
desired station has been reached.
individual categories. related to the current channel can be
displayed.
When changing the category, the Tuning via scan search
channel selected last in the new 왘 Press INF soft key.
Scan search is characterized as follows:
category becomes audible.
The title being played is displayed.
앫 Scan search plays a channel for
The system will automatically switch to
approx. 8 seconds and then skips to 왘 Press INF soft key again.
a station of the selected category if the
currently selected station is not of the the next channel within the current cat- The name of the artist performing the
selected category. Otherwise, the egory. title being played is displayed.
currently selected station remains 앫 Scan search can be terminated
i If a button is not pressed within 4 seconds,
tuned. manually. the radio will return to the standard display.
앫 Tuning a station within the selected 왘 Press SC soft key.
category Storing stations
The search starts. SC appears in the
The channels identified for the display. 왘 Tune in desired station.
currently selected category are 왘 Press and hold desired station
왘 Press SC soft key again.
arranged numerically. Only one entry is button 1 to R until a brief signal
visible at a time. The search stops.
tone is heard.
왘 Press S or T button briefly. The frequency is stored on the selected
The next station within the category station button.
is started.
or
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! Your CD drive or CD changer* has been de- Tips on handling CDs Information on MP3 data carriers
signed to play CDs which correspond to the
앫 Handle CDs carefully to prevent i CD media, CD burning software and
EN 60908 standard. You can therefore only use
CDs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm. interference during playback. CD writers are available in great variety. Due to
this variety, it cannot be guaranteed that the
If you insert thicker data carriers, e.g. ones that 앫 Avoid scratches, fingerprints and dust CD changer will be able to play every
have data on both sides (one side with DVD data, on the CDs. user-written CD.
the other side with audio data), they cannot be
앫 Do not write on CDs or apply any labels The burning process can lead to data errors and
ejected and will damage the drive.
or other material to them. aging of the medium may result in data loss.
Do not use CDs with an 8 cm diameter, not Therefore, the CD changer may be restricted in
앫 Clean CDs from time to time with a its ability to play MP3 data carriers; it may play
even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play
CDs with an 8 cm diameter or playing such commercially available cleaning cloth. them with reduced sound quality, or it may not
CDs with an adapter may cause damage to Never wipe the CD in a circular motion; be able to play them at all.
the CD drive. Such damage is not covered instead, wipe it in a straight line start- Problems may be encountered during playback
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ing in the center and moving outward. of user-written CDs with a storage capacity of
Do not use solvents, anti-static sprays, more than 700 MB. These CDs do not meet valid
Should excessively high or low tempera- etc. for cleaning. standards as of this printing.
tures occur while in CD changer mode*,
앫 Replace the CD in its case after use.
CD ERROR will appear in the display, and the Compatible MP3 data carriers
CD will be muted until the temperature has 앫 Protect CDs from heat and direct The CD changer can read the following
reached an acceptable level for the system sunlight. data carriers in MP3 mode:
to continue operation.
MP3 notes 앫 CD-DA
The single CD player play audio CDs, the
CD changer* can play audio CDs as well as The CD changer* can play audio CDs as 앫 CD-R
CDs with MP3 files. well as CDs with MP3 files. 앫 CD-RW
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Compatible file systems and compres- Compatible bit and sampling rates Information on copyright
sion methods
Fixed and variable bit rates of up to The music tracks that you create for use in
Use Romeo or Joliet. Depending on file for- 320 kBit/s are possible. MP3 mode or that you play in MP3 mode
mat used, up to 128 characters are possi- are subject to copyright laws under appli-
The following table lists possible sampling
ble. cable international and national regula-
rates:
tions.
The following compression methods are
compatible: MPEG1 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, In many countries, the reproduction of
Audio Layer3 32 KHZ copyrighted materials is not permitted,
앫 MP3
MPEG2 22.5 KHz, 24 KHz, even if only for personal use, without the
앫 WMA express prior consent of the copyright
Audio Layer3 16 KHz
앫 WAV holder.
MPEG2.5 11.025 KHz,
Audio Layer3 12 KHz, 8 KHz Please check the current copyright laws
for your country and comply with them.
WMA 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz,
48 KHz These restrictions do not apply, for exam-
ple, to your own compositions and record-
ings, or for recordings for which
i Only use MP3 tracks with a bit rate of 128
kBit/s or higher and with the specified sampling authorization has been obtained from the
rates. copyright holder.
The use of rates other than those specified may
lead to noticeably inferior sound quality.
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MP3 playback i Keep in mind that the single CD player in the 왘 Remove CD from slot.
audio system unit is not able to play CDs with
You can play an MP3 CD on the i If you do not take the CD out of the CD slot
MP3 files.
CD changer* as you would any standard within approx. 15 seconds, the system automat-
audio CD. All of the functions described for 왘 Make sure the system is switched on. ically pulls the CD back in and plays it.
the CD changer also apply for the playback 왘 Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of If a CD is pulled back in, press EJECT button for
of MP3 CDs. Keep in mind that the single the CD must face upwards. 5 seconds; the CD will then be ejected.
CD player in the audio system unit is not
able to read MP3 CDs. The system automatically pulls the CD Operational readiness of CD changer*
into the CD slot. The audio CD begins
The first 99 tracks on the CD, including to play. If a CD changer* has been installed in the
tracks in subdirectories, are recognized vehicle, it can be operated from the front
and played. Any additional tracks will not ! If a CD is already loaded, it must be ejected control panel of the audio system.
be played. before inserting a new CD. Inserting a second A loaded magazine must be installed to
CD in the slot with another CD still loaded will play CDs.
i Due to the branched data structure, play- cause damage to the CD drive not covered by the
back of the first track may be delayed slightly. Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The CD changer* is located in the glove
box.
Operating the single CD player in the
i If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or can-
not be read, WRONG CD ERROR will appear in the
audio system unit display. Loading/unloading the CD magazine
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왘 Push magazine into CD changer* 2 in After the last track on a CD has finished,
direction of arrow and close sliding the next CD is automatically played.
door.
Playing tracks
Playing CDs You have the following options:
Single CD player in the audio unit 앫 Audio system with CD changer*:
selecting CDs
왘 Press i button.
앫 Direct track entry
CD 0 will appear in the upper left-hand
corner of the display. 앫 Track skip forward/reverse
1 CD
2 CD changer The CD will resume playback at the point 앫 Fast forward/reverse
3 CD tray where it was switched off. 앫 Scan
4 CD magazine
앫 Random tracks
왘 Remove magazine 4 and pull CD changer*
CD tray 3 fully out. 왘 Press Q button. 앫 Repeat track
왘 Place CD 1 in recess of tray, label side CD and the selected magazine slot
up. number appear in the upper left-hand
왘 Push tray into magazine in direction of corner of the display.
arrow. If you have not removed a CD since the last
time the CD audio source was activated,
i CDs which have been inserted improperly or
are unreadable will not be played. the last CD listened to will begin to play at
the point where it was switched off.
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Selecting CDs in the audio unit with CD Direct track entry Skipping tracks forward/backward
changer*
앫 Skipping tracks forward
왘 Press S button briefly.
The next track will be played.
앫 Skipping tracks backward
왘 Press T button briefly.
You can make a direct selection from If the track has been playing for
왘 You can select from among the among the tracks on a CD. more than 10 seconds, the unit
inserted CDs with buttons skips back to the beginning of the
왘 Press * button.
R to 6. track currently playing. If less than
왘 Enter track number using buttons 1 10 seconds have been played, the
R = CD player in the audio unit
to R. unit skips back to the beginning of
1 to 6 = CDs in the the previous track.
CD changer* The number of the track being played
appears next to TRACK in the display. Pressing the T or S button
The magazine slot number of the repeatedly will result in multiple tracks
selected CD appears next to CD in the You can only enter available track
being skipped.
display, and the number of the numbers.
currently played track appears next
to TRACK.
i If there is no CD in the selected magazine
slot, NO CD appears in the display with the cor-
responding slot number.
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Switching on the telephone PIN entry i If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times,
NEED PUK will appear in the display. Enter PUK
Switching on the telephone via your telephone. Please refer to the separate
telephone operating instructions for more
왘 Press h button. information.
If the telephone was previously
switched off, PROCESSING appears in Adjusting the volume
the display and you will then be 왘 Turn rotary control of N button
prompted to enter your PIN. during a telephone call.
왘 Enter PIN number using buttons 1
Switching off the telephone to R. The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
왘 Press h button for approx. 왘 If necessary, correct number entered
3 seconds. with the CLR soft key. Press soft key i The volume can be adjusted separately for
briefly to delete the last digit entered; telephone mode and audio mode.
PROCESSING appears in the display until
press soft key and hold to delete the
the telephone is off. Afterward, Adjusting sound
complete number.
PHONE OFF appears in the display.
왘 Press OK soft key after entering correct 왘 Adjust sound during a telephone call.
PIN. Sound adjustment (컄 page 191).
왘 READY or ROAMING will appear in the
display.
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왘 Press and hold button ‚ 왘 When you have selected a number, 왘 Press MEM soft key or press
or ƒ until desired initial letter press s button. button ‚ or ƒ.
has been reached.
The call will be made. 왘 Press RCV soft key (received calls).
or
앫 Viewing the telephone number of a The number of received calls and
왘 Press button ‚ or ƒ telephone book entry then the call last received appear
repeatedly until desired entry has briefly in the display.
왘 Search for desired entry.
been reached.
왘 Select desired telephone number
왘 Press NUM soft key.
The stored entries are selected in with button ‚ or ƒ.
alphabetical order with the The telephone number of the phone
The letter R and the number of the
sub-entries. book entry appears in the display.
memory position appear in the
앫 Returning calls received upper left-hand corner of the
i Several sub-entries can be stored for each
main entry (name). These entries are marked by display. The numbers are stored in
a corresponding abbreviation that appears in the the order of the calls received.
upper left-hand corner of the display. The
following abbreviations for sub-entries are possi- 왘 When you have selected a number,
ble: press s button.
CEL = Mobile phone The call will be made.
HOM = Home
WOR = Work
FAX = Fax
PAG = Pager
TEL = Main
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Muting a call Talking with two callers at the same You are connected with the second
time caller; the first caller is kept on hold.
It is possible to mute a call; the caller is
then no longer able to hear you. If you wish to receive or place another call 앫 Switching between calls
during an already active call, you can
앫 Mute on 왘 Press 2 and s buttons.
accept or place the second call and switch
왘 Press MUT soft key. between the callers or combine them into This switches between the calls.
one call. Note that the features described The non-active call is kept on hold.
왘 MIC MUTE will appear in the display.
here are depending on availability from 앫 Terminating a call
앫 Mute off your mobile phone service provider.
왘 Press t button.
왘 Press MUT soft key again. 앫 Placing/accepting a second call
The current call is terminated. You
Terminating a call 왘 Place new call by entering are again connected with the caller
telephone number manually. previously placed on hold.
왘 Press t button.
왘 Press s button. 앫 Combining two calls
The current call is terminated and the
muted audio source becomes active You are connected to the second 왘 Press 3 and s buttons.
again. caller; the first caller is kept on
hold. The calls are combined into one
call.
or
앫 Terminating a combined call
왘 Press s button to accept a
second call. 왘 Press t button.
The connection to both callers is
i You will be notified of the second call acous- terminated.
tically, but you will not see this in the display.
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TDMA or CDMA network phones Switching on the telephone 왘 Press OK soft key after entering correct
code.
Using your Mercedes-Benz specified Switching on the telephone
The telephone is unlocked. If you have
mobile telephone*, a number of functions
왘 Press h button. entered an incorrect code, you must
and operating steps can be performed and
enter the correct code.
displayed in the audio system display. If you have programmed an unlock
code for the telephone, you must now
Further operating instructions not covered Switching off the telephone
enter the code.
here can be found in the operating instruc-
왘 Press h button for approx.
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
3 seconds.
and the mobile telephone*.
PROCESSING appears in the display until
If your audio system is set up for telephone
the telephone is off. Afterward,
operation, the t symbol will appear in
PHONE OFF appears in the display.
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz Adjusting the volume
specified mobile telephone* into the 왘 Enter code using buttons 1 왘 Turn rotary control of N button
telephone cradle, you will be prompted to to R. during a telephone call.
enter your PIN for 30 seconds
(컄 page 209). This display disappears 왘 If necessary, correct number entered The volume will increase or decrease
when you press any button. with the CLR soft key. Press soft key depending on the direction turned.
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
When your mobile telephone is inserted press soft key and hold to delete the i The volume can be adjusted separately for
into the telephone cradle, you will see the complete number. telephone mode and audio mode.
reception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.
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Adjusting sound 왘 If necessary, correct number entered You can access your mobile
with the CLR soft key. Press soft key telephone’s phone book with the audio
왘 Adjust sound during a telephone call.
briefly to delete the last digit entered; system. You can access both the main
Sound adjustment (컄 page 191).
press soft key and hold to delete the entries and the sub-entries of your
complete number. phone book.
Placing a call
왘 After correct telephone number has
Entering a telephone number and been entered, press s button.
starting the dialing process
i If the telephone number has been saved to-
gether with a name in the phone book, the name
will appear in the display.
Phone book
왘 Press MEM soft key or press
The numbers stored in the phone book of
button ‚ or ƒ.
the mobile telephone can be called up
either by name or number. 왘 Press desired numerical key 2
왘 Enter desired telephone number using to 9.
In addition, incoming calls are stored in the
buttons 1 to R.
phone book. The stored entries are selected
The number can have up to 32 digits, according to the alphabetical order
but only twelve of these are visible in i This is only possible, however, when the call of the initial letters (e.g. for
information transmitted includes the number of
the display. S -Schneider, press button 7
the person calling. If the telephone number is not
transmitted, NO NUMBER will be stored in the four times).
phone book. or 컄컄
앫 Searching and calling up phone book
entries by name
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컄컄 왘 Press and hold button ‚ i Several sub-entries can be stored for each
or ƒ. main entry (name). These entries are marked by
a corresponding abbreviation that appears in the
The system jumps from one initial upper left-hand corner of the display. The
letter to the next in ascending or following abbreviations for sub-entries are possi-
descending order. ble:
왘 Press and hold button ‚ CEL = Mobile phone
or ƒ until desired initial letter HOM = Home
has been reached. WOR = Work 왘 Press MEM soft key or press
FAX = Fax button ‚ or ƒ.
or PAG = Pager
TEL = Main 왘 Press RCV soft key (received calls).
왘 Press button ‚ or ƒ
repeatedly until desired entry has 왘 When you have selected a number, The number of received calls and
been reached. press s button. then the call last received appear
briefly in the display.
The stored entries are selected in The call will be made.
alphabetical order with the 왘 Select desired telephone number
앫 Viewing the telephone number of a
sub-entries. with button ‚ or ƒ.
phone book entry
The letter R and the number of the
왘 Search for desired entry.
memory position appear in the
왘 Press NUM soft key. upper left-hand corner of the
The telephone number of the phone display. The numbers are stored in
book entry appears in the display. the order of the calls received.
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앫 Combining two calls Emergency calls “911” The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:
왘 Press s button.
The following describes how to dial a “911”
앫 Telephone must be switched on.
The calls are combined into one emergency call using the audio system
call. head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified 앫 The corresponding mobile communica-
mobile phone* is inserted in the phone tions network must be available.
앫 Terminating a combined call
cradle*. Unless otherwise specified, the
왘 Press t button. descriptions refer to the audio system
i Emergency calls may not be possible with all
telephone networks or if certain network servic-
The connection to both callers is head unit. es and/or telephone functions are active. Check
terminated. Consult the separate telephone operating with your local service providers.
instructions that came with your mobile If you cannot make an emergency call, you
phone* for information on how to place a will have to initiate rescue measures
“911” emergency call on the mobile yourself.
phone*.
GSM network phones
Warning! G
Placing a “911” emergency call using
The “911” emergency call system is a public audio head unit with the phone locked
service. Using it without due cause is a crim- 왘 Press h button to switch to
inal offense. telephone operation.
PIN? appears in the audio display.
왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit. 컄컄
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컄컄 왘 Press OK soft key or s button for i If no SIM card is in the mobile phone, NO Placing a “911” emergency call using
dialing to begin. SERVICE appears in the audio display. In that audio head unit with the phone
case, you only can make an emergency call on unlocked
DIALING appears in the audio display the mobile phone itself, without the use of the
while the telephone establishes the head unit. 왘 Press h button to switch to
connection. telephone operation.
왘 Wait until the emergency call center TDMA/CDMA network phones 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on
answers, then describe the emergency. the audio head unit.
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin.
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone DIALING appears in the audio display
왘 Press h button to switch to
unlocked while the telephone establishes the
telephone operation.
connection.
왘 Press h button to switch to CODE? appears in the audio display.
telephone operation. 왘 Wait until the emergency call center
왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on answers, then describe the emergency.
왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit.
the audio head unit.
왘 Press OK soft key or s button for
왘 Press s button for dialing to begin. dialing to begin.
DIALING appears in the audio display DIALING appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the while the telephone establishes the
connection. connection.
왘 Wait until the emergency call center 왘 Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. answers, then describe the emergency.
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Power windows
왔 Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
The side windows are opened and closed
When closing the power windows, make with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
electrically. The switches for all the side
sure there is no danger of anyone being children unattended in the vehicle, or with
windows are on the driver’s door. The
harmed by the closing procedure. access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
switches for the respective windows are
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
on the front passenger door and the rear The closing of the door windows can be im- result in an accident and/or serious
doors. mediately halted by releasing the switch or, personal injury.
if switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch. i You can also open or close the power win-
dows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening
If the window encounters an obstruction feature” (컄 page 223) and “Convenience clos-
that blocks its path in a circumstance where ing feature” (컄 page 223).
you pulled the switch past the resistance Depending on current position, the windows may
point and released it to close the window, also open or close when the air recirculation
the automatic reversal function will stop the button , in the control panel of the climate
window and open it slightly. control (컄 page 165) or automatic climate
control* (Canada only) (컄 page 175), or the
1 Left front window If the window encounters an obstruction charcoal filter button e in the control panel
2 Right front window that blocks its path in a circumstance where of the automatic climate control* (Canada only)
3 Right rear window you are closing the window by pulling and (컄 page 183) is pressed and held.
4 Left rear window holding the switch, by pressing and holding 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
5 Rear window override switch button ‹ on the SmartKey, or by press-
(컄 page 80) ing and holding button , or e on the
climate control panel, the automatic rever-
sal function will not operate.
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왘 Pull the power window switches until 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
앫 Release button ‹ to stop the closing
the side windows are closed. handle. The SmartKey must be in close procedure. To open, press and hold
proximity to the door handle. button Œ. To continue the closing
Hold the switches for approximately
1 second. 왘 Press and hold button Œ until the procedure after making sure that there
windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof* is no danger of anyone being harmed by
The power windows are synchronized. the closing procedure, press and hold
have reached the desired position.
button ‹.
Summer opening feature 왘 Release button Œ to interrupt pro-
cedure. 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate handle. The SmartKey must be in close
the vehicle before driving off by simulta- Convenience closing feature proximity to the door handle.
neously:
왘 Press and hold button ‹ until the
앫 opening the side windows
Warning! G windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof*
앫 opening the tilt/sliding sunroof* are completely closed.
When closing the windows and the tilt/slid- 왘 Release the ‹ button to stop
ing sunroof*, make sure that there is no procedure.
danger of anyone being harmed by the clos-
ing procedure. Make sure all windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof* are properly closed before leav-
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol- ing the vehicle.
lows:
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Opening and closing the power With the sunroof closed or tilted open, a
tilt/sliding sunroof screen can be slid into the roof opening to Warning! G
guard against sun rays. When sliding the
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened and sunroof open, the screen will also retract. When closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make
closed electrically. The switch for the sure there is no danger of anyone being
tilt/sliding sunroof is on the overhead harmed by the closing procedure.
control panel. The opening/closing procedure of the
tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately
halted by releasing the switch or, if the
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the switch in any
direction.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may
Screen
shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
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i When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open, reso- Opening and closing the power
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
nance noises may result in addition to the usual tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
wind noises. They are caused by minimal pres-
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave 왘 To open, close, raise, or lower the
sure changes in the passenger compartment. To
children unattended in the vehicle, or with reduce or eliminate these noises, change the po- tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s sition of the tilt/sliding sunroof or open a side switch to resistance point in the
unsupervised access to a vehicle could window slightly. required direction of arrows 1 to 4.
result in an accident and/or serious
i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding Release the sunroof switch when the
personal injury.
sunroof using the SmartKey, see “Summer open- tilt/sliding sunroof has reached the
ing feature” (컄 page 223) and “Convenience desired position.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans- closing feature” (컄 page 223).
port any objects with sharp edges which can Depending on current position, the tilt/sliding Fully opening (Express-open) and
stick out of the tilt/sliding sunroof. sunroof may also open or close when the air re- closing (Express-close) the power
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there is circulation button , in the control panel of tilt/sliding sunroof
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in the climate control (컄 page 165) or automatic
malfunctions. climate control* (Canada only) (컄 page 181), or 왘 To open or close the tilt/sliding
the charcoal filter button e in the control sunroof, move the sunroof switch past
The tilt/sliding sunroof can be opened or closed
panel of the automatic climate control* (Canada the resistance point in the required
manually should an electrical malfunction occur
only) (컄 page 183) is pressed and held. direction of arrow 1 to 4 and
(컄 page 364).
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). release.
The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes
completely.
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Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
during Express-operation sunroof
왘 Move and hold the sunroof switch in di-
왘 Move the sunroof switch in any rection of arrow 1 (컄 page 224) until
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be
direction. the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at
synchronized
the rear.
i If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is 앫 after the battery has been
blocked during the closing procedure, the Hold the sunroof switch for
disconnected or discharged
tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly. approximately 1 second.
앫 after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been
왘 Check the Express-open feature
closed manually (컄 page 364)
(컄 page 225).
앫 after a malfunction
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens
앫 if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open completely, the tilt/sliding sunroof is
smoothly synchronized. Otherwise repeat the
above steps.
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왔 Driving systems
The driving system of your vehicle is
described on the following pages: Warning! G
앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle The cruise control is a convenience system
can maintain a preset speed. designed to assist the driver during vehicle
For information on the BAS, ABS and ESP®, operation. The driver is and must always re-
see “Driving safety systems” (컄 page 82). main responsible for the vehicle’s speed and
for safe brake operation.
Cruise control Only use cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
The cruise control automatically maintains travel at a steady speed. 1 Sets current or higher speed
the speed you set for your vehicle. 2 Sets current or lower speed
앫 The use of cruise control can be danger-
The use of cruise control is recommended ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic 3 Cancels cruise control
for driving at a constant speed for extend- because conditions do not allow safe 4 Resumes at last set speed
ed periods of time. You can set or resume driving at a steady speed.
cruise control at any speed over 20 mph 앫 The use of cruise control can be danger- Setting current speed
(30 km/h). ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
The cruise control function is operated by tire traction can result in wheel spin and speed.
means of the cruise control lever. loss of control.
왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise
앫 Deactivate cruise control when driving
The cruise control lever is the uppermost in fog.
control lever.
lever on the left-hand side of the steering The current speed is set.
column (컄 page 22). The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ- 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator
ously set speed and wishes to resume this pedal.
particular preset speed.
Cruise control is activated.
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i On uphill or downhill grades, cruise control ! Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Setting a higher speed
may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once Moving the gear selector lever to position N
왘 Lift cruise control lever to position 1
the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. while driving also cancels cruise control. Howev-
er, the gear selector lever should not be moved and hold it up until the desired speed is
to position N while driving, except to coast when reached.
Canceling cruise control
the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy 왘 Release cruise control lever.
There are several ways to cancel cruise roads).
control: The new speed is set.
i Vehicles with manual transmission: The set
왘 Step on the brake pedal. cruise controlled speed is switched off when de- i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
clutching exceeds 4 seconds during shifting a deactivate cruise control. After brief accelera-
Cruise control is canceled. The last tion (e.g. for passing), cruise control will resume
new gear.
speed set is stored for later use. the last speed set.
or i The last stored speed is canceled when you
turn off the engine.
왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position 3.
Cruise control is canceled. The last
speed set is stored for later use.
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Setting a lower speed Fine adjustment in 1 mph Setting to last stored speed
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments “Resume” function)
왘 Depress cruise control lever to
position 2 and hold it down until the
desired speed is reached.
Faster
Warning! G
왘 Briefly tip cruise control lever in
왘 Release cruise control lever.
direction of arrow 1. The speed stored in memory should only be
The new speed is set. set again if prevailing road conditions per-
Slower mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration
i Vehicles with automatic transmission*: differences arising from returning to preset
When you use the cruise control lever to deceler- 왘 Briefly tip cruise control lever in
ate, the transmission will automatically down- speed could cause an accident and/or seri-
direction of arrow 2.
shift if the engine’s braking power does not ous injury to you and others.
brake the vehicle sufficiently.
왘 Briefly push cruise control lever to
position 4.
The cruise control resumes the last set
speed.
왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
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Warning! G
Only use roof racks approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation in-
structions. Otherwise, an improperly at-
tached roof rack system or its load could 왘 Mount the roof rack only between the
become detached from the vehicle. fastening points (see arrows).
1 Handle
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 왘 Secure the roof rack according to 2 Cover
220 lbs (100 kg). manufacturer’s instructions for 3 Armrest
Take into consideration that when the roof
installation.
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics Unfolding and loading
are different from those when operating the 왘 Fold armrest 3 down (arrow).
vehicles without the roof rack loaded.
! Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
! Load the roof rack in such a way that the ve- you could otherwise damage it.
hicle cannot be damaged while driving.
왘 Pull handle 1 and swing cover 2
Make sure
down.
앫 you can fully raise the tilt/sliding sunroof*.
앫 you can fully open the trunk.
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4 Hook and loop fastener 5 Button 왘 From trunk, slide skis into ski sack.
왘 Unfasten hook and loop fastener 4. 왘 Open trunk lid.
왘 Pull ski sack into passenger compart- 왘 Press button 5. Warning! G
ment and unfold. The flap opens downward. 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. 컄컄
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Warning! G
If 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, cargo is
being carried in the trunk, or the extended
cargo compartment is not in use. Check for
If the backrest is not locked into position, secure locking by pushing and pulling on the
a red indicator 3 will be visible. backrest.
The total load weight including vehicle
왘 Check for secure locking by pushing In an accident, during hard braking or sud- occupants and luggage/cargo should not
and pulling on the backrest. den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown exceed the load limit indicated on the cor-
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury responding placard located on the driver’s
to vehicle occupants unless the items are door B-pillar.
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The handling characteristics of a fully load-
To help avoid personal injury during a ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care tribution. It is therefore recommended to
when transporting cargo. load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
i To prevent unauthorized persons from ac- placed towards the front of the vehicle.
cess to the trunk, always lock backrest in its up-
right position.
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왔 Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
Warning! G
Do not store any flammable substances in-
side the vehicle or in the trunk. Otherwise
the flammable substances could ignite and
start a fire inside the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care 1 Unlocking
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- 1 Glove box lid release 2 Locking
gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not 2 Glove box lid
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat Locking glove box
backs. Do not place anything on the shelf Opening glove box
왘 Insert mechanical key (컄 page 361)
below the rear window. 왘 Pull glove box lid release 1. into the glove box lock and turn it to
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy position 2.
The glove box lid 2 opens downward.
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help Unlocking glove box
Closing glove box
to prevent stored objects from being thrown 왘 Turn mechanical key in the glove box
왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close.
about and injuring vehicle occupants during lock to position 1.
an accident. i Audio system/COMAND* with CD chang-
er*: The CD changer* is located in the glove box.
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Storage compartment/telephone* tray Closing storage compartment Armrest in the rear passenger
under front center armrest compartment
왘 Press armrest down until it engages
A flat storage tray with a deeper storage into place.
compartment underneath is located below
the front center armrest. Both can be Opening the storage tray/telephone*
opened separately. tray
왘 Press button 3 on driver’s side or
button 2 on passenger side and lift
armrest.
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Sliding out swiveling cup holder Turning swiveling cup holder outward Turning swiveling cup holder inward and
sliding it in
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Please note that these functions are only 왘 If applicable, remove the cover for the 왘 Push the top of the mobile phone in di-
available with Mercedes-Benz approved external antenna connection from the rection of arrow 1, until the lug on the
mobile phones. Please contact an back of the mobile phone and store it in mobile phone release button engages.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for in- a safe place. Be sure to comply with the
The mobile phone is connected to the
formation on features available for your mobile phone’s operating instructions
network via the external antenna.
mobile phone of choice. as well.
The mobile phone is linked to the
The cradle is located in the front center
hands-free device and the multifunc-
armrest.
tion steering wheel.
왘 Open telephone tray (컄 page 238). The battery is charged depending on its
charge status and the position of the
Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone SmartKey in the starter switch. The
cradle charge procedure will be indicated in
Once the mobile phone has been inserted the mobile phone’s display.
in the mobile phone cradle, you have to You can place or receive phone calls. You
use the hands-free device to respond dur- can control other functions of the mobile
ing phone calls. Example illustration
phone via the control system
1 Insert the mobile phone (컄 page 146), audio system (컄 page 208),
! Do not try to remove the mobile phone along
with the cradle. You could otherwise damage the 2 Connector contact COMAND* (see separate operating
mobile phone cradle. 3 Mobile phone cradle instructions).
왘 Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact 2 on
i When you take the SmartKey out of the
starter switch, the mobile phone remains
cradle 3. switched on for approx. 10 minutes. If you place
or receive a call during this time, the mobile
phone switches off 10 minutes after the call has
been completed.
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Removing mobile phone from mobile Changing mobile phone cradle Installing a different mobile phone cra-
phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your dle
mobile phone, remove the present cradle
before installing a new one.
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Tele Aid* The Tele Aid system system or COMAND* System control
counterclockwise or press button ç on
(Telematic Alarm Identification on
! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system Demand)
the multifunction steering wheel.
may only be performed by completing the sub-
왘 To activate, press the SOS button, the
scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance The Tele Aid system consists of three
call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete Roadside Assistance button • or
types of response:
either of these steps will result in a system that the Information button ¡, depend-
is not activated. 앫 automatic and manual emergency ing on the type of response required.
If you have any questions regarding activation, 앫 roadside assistance
please call the Response Center at
i The SOS button is located in the overhead
앫 information control panel (컄 page 249).
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). The Roadside Assistance button • and the
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
Information button ¡ are located in the arm-
Shortly after the completion of your Tele ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, rest storage compartment (컄 page 238).
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a properly connected, not damaged and cel-
user ID and password. By visiting lular and GPS coverage is available. ! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular net-
work for communication and the GPS (Global Po-
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can sitioning System) satellites for vehicle location.
(USA only), you will have access to account be adjusted when using the volume control If either of these signals are unavailable, the
information, remote door unlock and on the audio system or COMAND* System Tele Aid system may not function and if this oc-
more. or on the multifunction steering wheel. To curs, assistance must be summoned by other
raise, turn the rotary volume control on au- means.
dio system or COMAND* System clock-
wise or press button æ on the
multifunction steering wheel. To lower,
turn the rotary volume control on audio
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i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the than 10 seconds or do not come on). The Emergency calls
audio system or COMAND* System unit is muted message malfunction Visit workshop
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
and the selected mode (radio, tape or CD) paus- appears in the multifunction display.
es. The optional cellular phone (if installed) and ly following an accident in which the emer-
inserted in cradle switches off. If you must use gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or
this phone, we recommend that you use it only Warning! G air bags deploy.
with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
An emergency call can also be initiated
Remove the phone from the cradle and place the If the indicator lamps on the SOS button, on
call. The navigation* system (if engaged) will manually by opening the cover next to the
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or on
continue to run. The multifunction display in the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
the Information button remain illuminated
instrument cluster is available for use, and spo- briefly pressing the button located under
continuously in red and/or the message
ken commands are only available by pressing the the cover. See (컄 page 249) for
RPT button on audio system or COMAND* Sys- malfunction Visit workshop is
instructions on initiating an emergency call
tem unit. A pop-up window will appear in the au- displayed in the multifunction display after
manually.
dio system or COMAND* System unit display to the system self-check, a malfunction in the
indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress. After system has been detected. Once the emergency call is in progress, the
the TeleAid call has ended, the optional cellular indicator lamp on the SOS button will
phone switches on again. A PIN entry might be If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
begin to flash. The message
necessary. above, the system may not operate as
Connecting Call appears in the multifunc-
expected. Have the system checked at the
tion display. When the connection is estab-
System self-check nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
lished, the message Call connected
possible.
Initially, after switching on ignition, mal- appears in the multifunction display. All in-
functions are detected and indicated (the formation relevant to the emergency, such
indicator lamps in the SOS button, the as the location of the vehicle (determined
Roadside Assistance button • and the by the GPS satellite location system), vehi-
Information button ¡ stay on longer cle model, identification number and color
are generated.
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컄컄 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Roadside Assistance button • i While the call is connected you can change
Response Center. The Roadside Assistance button • is to the navigation menu by pressing NAVI button
on the audio system or COMAND* System unit.
왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency located below the center armrest cover.
call is concluded. A voice connection between the Roadside
왘 Open the storage compartment under
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
the center armrest (컄 page 238).
of the vehicle will be established.
Warning! G 왘 Press and hold button (for longer than
왘 Describe the nature of the need for
2 seconds).
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the assistance.
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please Assistance dispatcher will be initiated.
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
do not wait for voice contact after you have The button will flash while the call is in
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
pressed the emergency button. Carefully progress. The message
tow your vehicle to the nearest
leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca- Connecting call will appear in the
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
tion. The Response Center will automatically multifunction display.
as labor and/or towing, charges may ap-
contact local emergency officials with the When the connection is established, the ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Man-
vehicle’s approximate location if they re- message Call connected appears in the ual for more information.
ceive an automatic SOS signal and cannot multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
make voice contact with the vehicle occu- These programs are only available in the
will transmit data generating the vehicle
pants. USA:
identification number, model, color and
location (subject to availability of cellular 앫 Sign and Drive services: Services such
and GPS signals). as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
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i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Information button ¡ A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance button • remains illuminated in Assistance Center representative and the
The Information button ¡ is located
red for approximately 10 seconds during the sys- occupants of the vehicle will be estab-
tem self-check after switching on the ignition (to- below the center armrest cover.
lished. Information regarding the operation
gether with the SOS button and the Information 왘 Open the storage compartment under of your vehicle, the nearest
button ¡). the center armrest (컄 page 238). Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz
See system self-check (컄 page 248) if the indi- USA products and services is available to
왘 Press and hold button (for longer than
cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
2 seconds). you.
longer than approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance A call to the Customer Assistance For more details concerning the Tele Aid
button • is flashing continuously and there Center will be initiated. The button will system, please visit www.mbusa.com and
was no voice connection to the Response Center flash while the call is in progress. The use your ID and password (sent to you sep-
established, then the Tele Aid system could not message Connecting call will appear arately) to learn more (USA only).
initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the rele-
vant cellular phone network was not available).
in the multifunction display. i The indicator lamp in the Information
The message Call failed appears in the mul- When the connection is established, the button ¡ remains illuminated in red for ap-
tifunction display. message Call connected appears in the proximately 10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth-
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us- multifunction display. The Tele Aid system er with the SOS button and the Roadside
ing the t button on the multifunction steer- will transmit data generating the vehicle Assistance button •).
ing wheel or the END Button on the audio system identification number, model, color and lo-
or COMAND* System. See system self-check (컄 page 248) if the indi-
cation (subject to availability of cellular cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on
and GPS signals). longer than approximately 10 seconds.
i While the call is connected, you can change
to the navigation menu by pressing NAVI button
on the audio system or COMAND* System.
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If the indicator lamp in the Information Call priority Remote door unlock
button ¡ is flashing continuously and there
was no voice connection to the Response Center If other service calls such as a Roadside In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
established, then the Tele Aid system could not Assistance call or Information call are tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cel- active, an Emergency call is still possible. and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
lular phone network is not available). The mes- In this case, the Emergency call will take
왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
sage Call failed appears in the multifunction priority and override all other active calls.
display. Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
i The indicator lamp in the respective button or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
Information calls can be terminated using
the t button on the multifunction steering flashes until the call is concluded. Emergency
You will be asked to provide your pass-
wheel or the END Button on the audio system or calls can only be terminated by a Response Cen-
ter or Customer Assistance Center representa- word which you provided when you
COMAND* System. completed the subscriber agreement.
tive, whereas Roadside Assistance and
! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing Information calls can also be terminated by 왘 Then return to your vehicle and pull the
after pressing one of the buttons or remain illu- pressing button t on the multifunction steer-
minated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system
trunk recessed handle for a minimum
ing wheel or using the END button on the audio
has detected a malfunction or the service is not system or COMAND* System. of 20 seconds until the SOS button is
currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit flashing.
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have ! If the indicator lamp continues to flash or The message Connecting call
the system checked or contact the Response the system does not reset, contact the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or appears in the multifunction display.
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possi- 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
ble. Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
cle via Internet using the ID and password
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Ser-
vice at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada. sent to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.
The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.
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i The remote door unlock feature is available Stolen Vehicle Recovery services Garage door opener*
if the relevant cellular phone network is avail-
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
able. The integrated remote control is capable of
The SOS button will flash and the message 왘 Report the incident to the police. operating up to three separately controlled
Connecting call will appear in the multifunc- The police will issue a numbered devices. It provides a convenient way to re-
tion display to indicate receipt of the door unlock
incident report. place up to three hand-held remote con-
command. trols used to operate devices such as
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center 왘 Pass this number on to the garage door openers, gate openers, or oth-
specialist may attempt to establish voice contact Mercedes-Benz Response Center along er devices compatible with HomeLink® or
with the vehicle occupants. with your password issued to you when some other systems.
If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled for you subscribed to the service.
Before the integrated remote control can
more than 20 seconds before door unlock autho- The Response Center will then attempt
rization was received by the Response Center, be used, it must be programmed to the ga-
to covertly contact the vehicle’s rage door opener, gate operator or other
you must wait 15 minutes before pulling the tail-
gate recessed handle again. Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is device you wish to operate. See the follow-
located, the Response Center will ing instructions for programming informa-
contact the local law enforcement and tion.
you. The vehicle’s location will only be
provided to law enforcement.
i When the anti-theft alarm* stays on for
more than 30 seconds, a call is initiated auto-
matically to the Response Center. See
“Anti-theft alarm system*” (컄 page 89).
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gins to flash after approximately mitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not If indicator lamp 1 stays on
20 seconds (do not hold the button for release the buttons until step 5 is com- constantly, programming is complete
longer than 30 seconds). This proce- pleted. and your device should activate when
dure erases any previous settings for Indicator lamp 1 will flash, first slowly
the respective signal transmitter
all three channels and initializes the button (2, 3 or 4) is pressed and re-
and then rapidly.
memory. leased.
If you later wish to program a second i Indicator lamp 1 flashes immediately the
first time the signal transmitter button is pro- i If indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about
and/or third hand-held transmitter to grammed. If this button has already been pro- 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light,
the remaining two signal transmitter grammed, the indicator lamp will only start continue with programming steps 8 through 12
buttons, do not repeat this step and be- flashing after 20 seconds. as your garage door opener may be equipped
gin directly with step 3. with the “rolling code” feature.
Step 5:
Step 3: Step 7:
왘 After indicator lamp 1 changes from a
왘 To program the remaining two signal
왘 Hold the end of hand-held remote slow to a rapidly flashing light, release
control 5 of the device you wish to transmitter buttons, repeat the steps
the hand-held remote control button
train approximately 2 to 5 in above starting with step 3.
and the signal transmitter button.
(5 to12 cm) away from the signal trans-
Step 6: Rolling code programming
mitter button (2, 3 or 4) to be pro-
grammed, while keeping indicator 왘 Press and hold the just-trained signal To train a garage door opener (or other
lamp 1 in view. transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) and rolling code devices) with the rolling code
observe indicator lamp 1. feature, follow these instructions after
Step 4:
completing the “Programming” portion
왘 Using both hands, simultaneously (steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second
press hand-held remote control person may make the following training
button 6 and the desired signal trans- procedures quicker and easier.)
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button 6 for 2 seconds, then release Reprogramming a single signal trans- Operation of integrated remote control
it for 2 seconds, and again press and mitter button
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
hold it for 2 seconds. Repeat this se- To program a device using a signal trans-
quence on the hand-held remote con- 왘 Select and press the appropriate
mitter button previously trained, follow
trol until the frequency signal has been integrated signal transmitter button
these steps:
learned. Upon successful training, indi- (2, 3 or 4) to activate the remote
cator lamp 1 will flash slowly and then 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). controlled device.
rapidly after several seconds. 왘 Press and hold the desired signal The integrated remote control trans-
왘 Proceed with programming step 5 and transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). mitter continues to send the signal as
step 6 to complete. Do not release the button. long as the button is pressed – up to
20 seconds.
왘 Indicator lamp 1 will begin to flash af-
i Upon completion of programming the inte-
grated remote control, make sure you retain the ter 20 seconds. Without releasing the
Erasing the integrated remote control
hand-held remote control that came with the ga- signal transmitter button, proceed with
rage door opener, gate operator or other device. memory
programming starting with step 3.
You may need it for use in other vehicles, for fu- 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32).
ture programming of an integrated remote con-
trol, or simply for continued use as a hand-held 왘 Simultaneously press and hold outer
remote control to operate the respective device signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4,
in other situations. for approximately 20 seconds, until
indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. Do
not hold for longer than 30 seconds.
The codes of all three channels are
erased.
i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all
three channels.
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258
Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
Driving instructions
At the gas station
Engine compartment
Tires and wheels
Winter driving
Maintenance
Vehicle care
259
Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the “Operation” section you will find The more cautiously you treat your vehicle After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may
detailed information on operating, main- during the break-in period, the more satis- gradually increase vehicle and engine
taining and caring for your vehicle. fied you will be with its performance later speeds to the permissible maximum.
on. All of the above instructions, as may apply
앫 Drive your vehicle during the first to your vehicle type, also apply when
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but driving the first 1000 miles (1500 km)
moderate vehicle and engine speeds. after the engine or the rear differential has
been replaced.
앫 During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive i Always obey applicable speed limits.
engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of
maximum rpm in each gear).
앫 Shift gears in a timely manner.
앫 Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.
앫 Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
앫 Select C as the preferred shift program
(컄 page 157) for the first 1000 miles
(1500 km).
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Driving instructions
왔 Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel Drinking and driving Pedals
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Driving instructions
262
Operation
Driving instructions
263
Operation
Driving instructions
Parking Tires
앫 Automatic transmission*: Move the
gear selector lever to position P.
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Driving instructions
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Operation
Driving instructions
Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires Tire speed rating The factory equipped tires on your vehicle
(컄 page 308) with a minimum tread depth may have a tire speed rating above the
of approximately 1/6 in (4 mm) on all four Regardless of the tire speed rating, local maximum speed permitted by the
wheels for the winter season to ensure speed limits should be obeyed. Use electronic speed limiter.
normal balanced handling characteristics. prudent driving speeds appropriate to
Make sure your tires have the required tire
On packed snow, they can reduce your prevailing conditions.
speed rating as specified for your vehicle in
stopping distance compared to summer the "Technical data" section (컄 page 403),
tires. Stopping distance, however, is still Warning! G for example when purchasing new tires.
considerably greater than when the road is
not covered with snow or ice. Exercise ap- For Information on how to identify the tire
Even when permitted by law, never operate
propriate caution. speed rating on a tire’s sidewall, see “Tire
a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi-
size designation, load and speed rating”
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may mum speed rating of the tires.
(컄 page 295).
cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is Exceeding the maximum speed for which
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- tires are rated can lead to sudden tire If you are uncertain about the correct read-
ranty. ing of the information given on a tire’s side-
failure, causing loss of vehicle control and
possibly resulting in an accident and/or wall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
personal injury and possible death, for you Center will be glad to assist you.
and for others. i For information on speed rating for winter
tires, see “Winter tires” (컄 page 308).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your For additional general information on tire speed
vehicle from exceeding a speed markings on tire sidewall, see “Tire speed rating”
of 130 mph (210 km/h). (컄 page 297).
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Driving instructions
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Driving instructions
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Operation
Driving instructions
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Operation
Driving instructions
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Operation
At the gas station
왔 At the gas station
Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the
Warning! G right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
Warning! G C 230/C 230 Sport: the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on
It burns violently and can cause serious per- fuel filler flap): i In case that the central locking system does
Ethanol fuel (E85) and its vapors are highly not release the fuel filler flap, or the opening
sonal injury.
mechanism is clamping, notify Roadside Assis-
flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha-
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- tance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited
rials near gasoline!
or if you come into contact with it or inhale
Turn off the engine before refueling fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of ethanol
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- fumes and skin contact with ethanol. Extin-
haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, guish all open flames before refueling. Never
extinguish all smoking materials. smoke or create sparks close to ethanol.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha-
lation of fuel vapors can damage to your
health.
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At the gas station
i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a 왘 Turn the engine off by turning the
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average SmartKey to position 0. Warning! G
of 96 RON/86 MON). Information on gasoline
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
quality can normally be found on the fuel pump. Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
switch. pressure in the system which could cause a
C 230/C 230 Sport:
Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label 왘 Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the the point indicated by arrow 1. spray back out when removing the fuel
fuel filler flap. pump nozzle, which could cause personal
The fuel filler flap springs open.
For more information on gasoline or E85, see injury.
“Premium unleaded gasoline” (컄 page 413) or 왘 Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
the Factory Approved Service Products pam- hold on to it until possible pressure is
왘 Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
phlet. released.
until it audibly engages.
왘 Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow 2 in the recess on the fuel filler i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin
flap. prevents closing after you have locked the
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping vehicle.
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle 왘 Close fuel filler flap.
unit.
i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
unit cuts out – do not top up or warning lamp to flash and the ú malfunction
overfill. indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(컄 page 325) and (컄 page 326).
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At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip Coolant Windshield washer and headlamp
For normal replenishing, use water (pota- cleaning system*
ble water quality). For more information, For more information on filling up the
see “Coolant level” (컄 page 278) and see washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(컄 page 409). (컄 page 280).
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Engine compartment
Hood
Warning! G Warning! G
Warning! G You could be injured when the hood is open The engine is equipped with a transistorized
- even when the engine is turned off. ignition system. Because of the high voltage
Do not pull the release lever while the Parts of the engine can become very hot. To it is dangerous to touch any components
vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood prevent burns, only touch owner serviceable (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnos-
could be forced open by passing air flow. components described in the Operator’s tic socket) of the ignition system
This could cause the hood to come loose Manual and comply with all relevant safety 앫 with the engine running
and injure you and/or others. precautions. 앫 while starting the engine
앫 if ignition is “on” and the engine is
Opening turned manually
Warning! G
Warning! G To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine is running.
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the engine is The radiator fan may continue to run for
overheated, do not open the hood. Move approximately 30 seconds or even restart
away from vehicle and do not open the hood after the engine has been turned off. Stay
until the engine has cooled. If necessary, clear of fan blades.
call the fire department.
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Engine oil 앫 with the engine at operating tempera- 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1.
ture, the vehicle must have been sta-
왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
The amount of oil your engine needs will tionary for at least 5 minutes with the
depend on a number of factors, including engine turned off 왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the
driving style. Higher oil consumption can dipstick guide tube.
앫 with the engine not at operating tem-
occur when 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after
perature yet, the vehicle must have
앫 the vehicle is new been stationary for at least 30 minutes approximately 3 seconds to obtain ac-
with the engine turned off curate reading.
앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween the lower (min) mark 3 and
Engine oil consumption checks should only
upper (max) mark 2 of oil dipstick 1.
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
i Do not use any special lubricant additives, i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
as these may damage the drive assemblies. Us-
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
ing special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered 왘 If necessary, add engine oil.
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available at any For adding engine oil, see “Adding en-
Mercedes-Benz Center. gine oil” (컄 page 277).
1 Oil dipstick
2 Upper (max) mark For more information on engine oil, see
Checking engine oil level “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
3 Lower (min) mark
When checking the oil level (컄 page 409).
To check the engine oil level with the oil
앫 the vehicle must be parked on level dipstick, do the following:
ground
왘 Open the hood (컄 page 274).
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For more information on messages in the ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
multifunction display concerning engine It could cause damage to the engine and emis-
oil, see the “Practical hints” section sion control system not covered by the
(컄 page 348). Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
왘 Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck.
Adding engine oil
For more information on engine oil, see the
! Only use approved engine oils and oil filters “Technical data” section (컄 page 409) and
required for vehicles with Maintenance System (컄 page 412).
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). For a
listing of approved engine oils and oil filters,
1 Filler cap Transmission fluid level
refer to the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio, or
왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. The transmission fluid level does not need
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful to be checked. If you notice transmission
Using engine oils and oil filters of specification
other than those expressly required for the not to overfill with oil. fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. check the transmission.
(Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter
at change intervals longer than those called for Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or entering the ground or water.
FSS (Canada Vehicles) will result in engine or
emission control system damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Battery
Warning! G Wear eye protection.
Your vehicle’s battery is located in the
engine compartment on the right hand Observe all safety instructions and precau- Rinse any acid spills immediate-
side (컄 page 383). tions when handling automotive batteries. ly with clear water. Contact a
physician if necessary.
The battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated Risk of explosion.
service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet Keep children away.
for battery maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for Fire, open flames and smoking
short-distance trips, you will need to have are prohibited when handling Follow the instructions in this
the battery charge checked more batteries. Avoid creating sparks. Operator’s Manual.
frequently.
Battery acid is caustic. Do not Batteries contain materials that can harm
When replacing the battery, always use
allow it to come into contact the environment if disposed of improperly.
batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz.
with skin, eyes or clothing. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle method of disposal. Many states require
Wear suitable protective cloth-
for an extended period of time, consult an sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
ing, especially gloves, apron and
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about for recycling.
faceguard.
steps you need to observe.
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Windshield washer system and Fluid for the windshield washer system and 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
headlamp cleaning system* the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied Washer Concentrate and water (or
from the windshield washer reservoir. It commercially available premixed
The windshield washer reservoir is located has a capacity of: windshield washer solvent/antifreeze,
in the engine compartment. depending on ambient temperatures).
앫 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without
headlamp cleaning system ! Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below the freezing
앫 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
headlamp cleaning system the washer system/reservoir.
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can dam-
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
in a suitable container.
For more information, see “Windshield
washer and headlamp cleaning system*”
1 Washer fluid reservoir Warning! G (컄 page 418).
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왔 Tires and wheels
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Important guidelines
for information on tested and Warning! G
recommended rims and tires for summer 앫 Only use sets of tires and rims of the
and winter operation. They can also offer Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the same type and make.
advice concerning tire service and tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
앫 Tires must be of the correct size for the
purchase. sustained damage, replace them.
rim.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
앫 Break in new tires for approximately
Warning! G Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
particular rim type. Failure to do so can
result in the bolts loosening and possibly an
speeds.
Replace rims or tires with the same designa-
tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the accident. 앫 Regularly check the tires and rims for
original part. See an authorized Retreaded tires are not tested or recom- damage. Dented or bent rims can
Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa- mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous cause tire inflation pressure loss and
tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are damage cannot always be recognized on re- damage to the tire beads.
mounted: treads. The operating safety of the vehicle 앫 If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
앫 The wheel brakes or suspension cannot be assured when such tires are used. inflation pressure and correct as
components can be damaged. required.
앫 The operating clearance of the wheels 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down
and the tires may no longer be correct. too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under 1/8 in (3 mm).
앫 When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
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Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle carried by a single axle (front or rear).
Never exceed the GVWR or GAWR for
Unidirectional tires offer added advan- A label on your vehicle shows how much either the front axle or rear axle.
tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- weight it may properly carry.
mance. To benefit, however, you must
앫 The Tire and Loading Information
make sure the tires rotate in the direction
placard can be found on the driver’s
specified.
door B-pillar. This placard tells you im-
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the portant information about the number
intended direction of rotation (spinning) of of people that can be in the vehicle and
the tire. the total weight that can be carried in
the vehicle. It also contains information
i Spare wheels may be mounted against the on the proper size and recommended
direction of rotation (spinning) even with a unidi-
rectional tire for temporary use only until the reg- tire inflation pressures for the original
ular drive wheel has been repaired or replaced. equipment tires on your vehicle. 1 Driver’s door B-pillar
Always observe and follow applicable temporary 앫 The certification label found on the Following is a discussion on how to work
use restrictions and speed limitations indicated with the information contained on the plac-
on the spare wheel.
driver’s door B-pillar tells you about the
gross weight capacity of your vehicle, ard with regards to loading your vehicle.
called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
cargo. The certification label also tells
you about the front and rear axle
weight capacity, called the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The GAWR is
the total allowable weight that can be
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Steps for determining correct load limit Step 3 Step 6 (if applicable)
The following steps have been developed 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the 왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
as required of all manufacturers under driver and passengers from XXX kilo- load from your trailer will be trans-
Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, grams or XXX lbs. ferred to your vehicle. Consult this
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic manual to determine how this reduces
Step 4
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. the available cargo and luggage load
왘 The resulting figure equals the avail- capacity of your vehicle (컄 page 288).
Step 1
able amount of cargo and luggage load
The following table shows examples on
왘 Locate the statement “The combined capacity. For example, if the “XXX”
how to calculate total and cargo load
weight of occupants and cargo should amount equals 1400 lbs and there will
capacities with varying seating configura-
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on be five 150 lbs passengers in your
tions and number and size of occupants.
your vehicle’s placard. vehicle, the amount of available cargo
The following examples use a load limit
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs
Step 2 of 1500 lbs. This is for illustration
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
왘 Determine the combined weight of the purposes only. Make sure you are using
Step 5 the actual load limit for your vehicle stated
driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle. 왘 Determine the combined weight of on the vehicle’s placard (컄 page 285).
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in step 4.
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Example Combined Number of Seating Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage and trailer
weight limit occupants configura- weight of all tongue weight (total load limit from
of occu- (driver and tion occupants placard minus combined weight of
pants and passengers) all occupants)
cargo from
placard
1 1500 lbs 5 front: 2 Occupant 1: 150 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs - 750 lbs = 750 lbs
Occupant 2: 180 lbs
rear: 3 Occupant 3: 160 lbs
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
Occupant 5: 120 lbs
2 1500 lbs 3 front: 1 Occupant 1: 200 lbs 540 lbs 1500 lbs - 540 lbs = 960 lbs
rear: 2 Occupant 2: 190 lbs
Occupant 3: 150 lbs
3 1500 lbs 1 front:1 Occupant 1: 150 lbs 150 lbs 1500 lbs - 150 lbs = 1350 lbs
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Certification label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The Trailer tongue load
total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
Even after careful determination of the The tongue load of any trailer is an impor-
all cargo, and the trailer tongue load
combined weight of all occupants, cargo tant weight to measure because it affects
(컄 page 288) must never exceed the
and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) the load you can carry in your vehicle. If a
(컄 page 288) as to not exceed the permis- GVWR. trailer is towed, the tongue load must be
sible load limit, you must make sure that Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The to- added to the weight of all occupants riding
your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehi- tal allowable weight that can be carried by and any cargo you are carrying in the
cle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross a single axle (front or rear). vehicle. The tongue load typically is ten
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the percent of the trailer weight and every-
To assure that your vehicle does not ex-
front or rear axle. You can obtain the thing loaded in it.
ceed the maximum permissible weight
GVWR and GAWR from the certification la-
limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed
bel. The certification label can be found on
axle), have the loaded vehicle (including primarily to carry passengers and their
the driver’s door B-pillar, see “Technical
driver, passengers and all cargo and, if ap- cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recom-
data” (컄 page 398).
plicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a mend trailer towing with your vehicle.
suitable commercial scale.
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Recommended tire inflation pressure The tire inflation pressure should be Placard
checked regularly and should only be ad-
justed on cold tires. The tires can be con-
Warning! G sidered cold if the vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or driven less than
Follow recommended tire inflation one mile (1.6 km).
pressures.
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires pressures listed on placard.
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy, Keeping the tires properly inflated
and are more likely to fail from being over- provides the best handling, tread life and
heated. riding comfort. 1 Tire and Loading Information placard
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires In addition to the tire placard on the with recommended cold tire inflation
can adversely affect handling and ride driver’s door B-pillar, also consult the fuel pressures
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping filler flap for any additional information The placard lists the recommended cold
distance, and result in sudden deflation pertaining to special driving situations. For tire inflation pressures for maximum load-
(blowout) because they are more likely to more information, see “Important notes on ed vehicle weight. The tire inflation pres-
become punctured or damaged by road tire inflation pressure” (컄 page 290). sures listed apply to the tires installed as
debris, potholes etc. i Data shown on placard example are for original equipment.
illustration purposes only. Tire data are specific
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire and to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in
Loading Information placard located on the illustration below. Refer to placard on vehicle
for actual data specific to your vehicle.
the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 284).
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Important notes on tire inflation Be sure to readjust the tire inflation Checking tire inflation pressure
pressure pressure for normal driving speeds. You
should wait until the tires are cold before Regularly check your tire inflation pressure
at least once a month.
Warning! G adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
i Driving comfort may be reduced when the Check and adjust the tire inflation
If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the value for pressure when the tires are cold. The tires
drops: speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) as specified can be considered cold if the vehicle has
on the placard located on the inside of the fuel been parked for at least three hours or
앫 Check the tires for punctures from filler flap. driven less than one mile (1.6 km).
foreign objects.
앫 Check to see whether air is leaking from Some vehicles may have supplemental tire If you check the tire inflation pressure
the valves or from around the rim. inflation pressure information for vehicle when the tires are warm (the vehicle has
loads less than the maximum loaded been driven for several miles or sitting less
vehicle condition. If such information is than three hours), the reading will be
Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure provided, it can be found on the placard
are also increased while driving, depending approximately 4 psi (0.3 bar) higher than
located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. the cold reading. This is normal. Do not let
on the driving speed and the tire load.
Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi- air out to match the specified cold tire
If you will be driving your vehicle at high mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of inflation pressure. Otherwise, the tire will
speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, air temperature change. Keep this in mind be underinflated.
where it is legal and conditions allow, when checking tire inflation pressure
consult the placard on the inside of the fuel where the temperature is different from
filler flap on how to adjust the cold tire the outside temperature.
inflation pressure. If you do not adjust the
tire inflation pressure, excessive heat can
build up and result in sudden tire failure.
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Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires 왘 Remove the cap from the valve on one While the vehicle is being driven, the Run
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be- tire. Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation
cause they are more likely to become punc- pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota-
왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes, tional speed. This allows the system to de-
valve.
etc. tect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire If a wheel’s rotational speed changes due
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires gauge and check against the recom- to falling tire inflation pressure, you will
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling mended tire inflation pressure on the see a corresponding warning message in
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail placard on the driver’s door B-pillar the multifunction display.
from being overheated. (컄 page 289). If necessary, add air to
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the achieve the recommended tire inflation
specified load limit as indicated on the plac- pressure.
ard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading
the tires can overheat them, possibly caus-
i If you have overfilled the tire, release tire in-
flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the
ing a blowout. valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the
tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge.
왘 Install the valve cap.
왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire.
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Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator* 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). If you wish to confirm activation:
The tire inflation pressure monitor must be The standard display menu appears in 왘 Press button æ.
reactivated in the following situations: the multifunction display (컄 page 126).
The following message will appear in
앫 If you have changed the tire inflation 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly the multifunction display:
pressure until the following message appears in Run Flat
the multifunction display: Indicator
앫 If you have replaced the wheels or tires
restarted
앫 If you have installed new wheels or
tires After a certain “learning phase”, the Run
Flat Indicator checks the set pressure
왘 Using the tire placard on the driver’s values for all four tires.
door B-pillar or, if available, the inside
If you wish to cancel activation:
of the fuel filler flap, make sure the tire
inflation pressure of all four tires is cor- 왘 Press button ç.
rect.
or
왘 Wait until the message
Warning! G 왘 Press the reset button in the Restart
instrument cluster (컄 page 311). Run Flat
The Run Flat Indicator* can only warn you in
The following message will appear in Indicator?
a reliable manner if you have set the correct
the multifunction display: Yes
tire inflation pressures for each tire.
Restart Chancel
If an incorrect tire inflation pressure was disappears.
Run Flat
set, the system will monitor the pressure
Indicator?
according to the incorrect value.
Yes
Chancel
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Tire labeling 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards Tire size designation, load and speed
(컄 page 302) rating
Besides tire name (sales designation) and 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
manufacturer name, a number of markings (컄 page 299)
can be found on a tire. 3 Maximum tire load (컄 page 301)
Following are some explanations for the 4 Maximum tire inflation pressure
markings on your vehicle’s tires: (컄 page 301)
5 Manufacturer
6 Tire ply material (컄 page 304)
7 Tire size designation, load and speed
rating (컄 page 295)
8 Load identification (컄 page 299)
9 Tire name 1 Tire width
2 Aspect ratio in %
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data 3 Radial tire code
on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration. 4 Rim diameter
For more information, see “Rims and Tires”
5 Tire load rating
(컄 page 403). 6 Tire speed rating
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration.
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앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any If a service description 5 and 6 All-season and winter tires
tire with a speed capability above (컄 page 295) is given, the speed capa-
Index Speed rating
149 mph (240 km/h) can include a bility is limited by the speed symbol in
“ZR” in the size designation (for exam- the service description. Q M+S1 up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
ple: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the Example: 245/40 ZR18 97Y. T M+S 1
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
maximum speed capability of the tire, In this example, “97Y” is the service 1
the service description for the tire must description. The letter “Y” designates H M+S up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
be referred to. The service description the speed rating and the speed capabil- V M+S1 up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
is comprised of the tire load rating 5 ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 1 or M+S.for winter tires
(컄 page 295) and the tire speed (300 km/h).
rating 6 (컄 page 295).
앫 Any tire with a speed capability above i Not all M+S rated tires provide special win-
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a ter performance. Make sure the tires you use
designation and no service “ZR” in the size designation AND the show M+S and the mountain/snow-
description 5 and 6 (컄 page 295) is service description must be placed in flake.marking on the tire sidewall. These
tires meet specific snow traction performance
given, the tire manufacturer must be parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18
requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers As-
consulted for the maximum speed (99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in paren- sociation (RMA) and the Rubber Association of
capability. thesis designates the maximum speed Canada (RAC) and have been designed specifi-
capability of the tire as being above cally for use in snow conditions.
186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire
manufacturer for the actual maximum
permissible speed of the tire.
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Load identification In addition to tire load rating, special load DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
information may be molded into the tire
sidewall following the letter designating U.S. tire regulations require each new tire
the tire speed rating 6 (컄 page 295). manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a
TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire
No specification given: absence of any text
produced.
(like in above example) indicates a
standard load (SL) tire. The TIN is a unique identifier which facili-
tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify
XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load
purchasers in recall situations or other
(or reinforced) tire.
safety matters concerning tires and gives
Light Load: designates a light load tire. purchasers the means to easily identify
1 Load identification C, D, E: designates load range associated such tires.
with the maximum load a tire can carry at The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data a specified pressure.
on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary identification mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type
from data shown in above illustration. code”, and “Date of manufacture”.
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Always follow the recommended tire Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Quality grades can be found, where appli-
inflation pressure (컄 page 289) for proper (U.S. vehicles) cable, on the tire sidewall between tread
tire inflation. shoulder and maximum section width. For
Tire manufacturers are required to grade example:
tires based on three performance
Warning! G factors: treadwear, traction, and Treadwear Traction Temperature
temperature resistance. 200 AA A
Never exceed the max. tire inflation
pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures. All passenger car tires must conform to
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires federal safety requirements in addition to
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adverse- these grades.
ly affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated. Treadwear
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
can adversely affect handling and ride com- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis- tested under controlled conditions on a
tance, and result in sudden deflation 1 Treadwear specified government test course. For ex-
(blowout) because they are more likely to 2 Traction ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
become punctured or damaged by road de- 3 Temperature resistance and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
bris, potholes etc. government course as a tire graded 100.
i For illustration purposes only. Actual data The relative performance of tires depends
on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary
upon the actual conditions of their use,
from data shown in above illustration.
however, and may depart significantly
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DOT (Department of Transportation) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum tire inflation pressure
A tire branding symbol which denotes the This is the maximum permissible vehicle This number is the greatest amount of air
tire meets requirements of the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of pressure that should ever be put in the tire
U.S. Department of Transportation. the vehicle including all options, passen- under normal driving conditions.
gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) trailer tongue load). It is indicated on Normal occupant weight
certification label located on the driver’s
The GAWR is the maximum permissible The number of occupants the vehicle is
door B-pillar.
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on designed to seat, multiplied by
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for 68 kilograms (150 lbs).
Kilopascal (kPa)
the front and rear axle indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s The metric unit for air pressure. There are Occupant distribution
door B-pillar. 6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air The distribution of occupants in a vehicle
pressure is bars. There are at their designated seating positions.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
The GVW comprises the weight of the Production options weight
Maximum load rating
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, The combined weight of those installed
installed accessories, passengers and The maximum load in kilograms and regular production options weighing over
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue pounds that can be carried by the tire. 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those
load. The GVW must never exceed the standard items which they replace, not
GVWR indicated on the certification label Maximum loaded vehicle weight previously considered in curb weight or
located on the driver’s door B-pillar. The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, accessory weight, including heavy duty
total load weight, and production options brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
weight. battery, and special trim.
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PSI (Pounds per square inch) TIN (Tire Identification Number) Tire speed rating
A standard unit of measure for air pressure Unique identifier which facilitates efforts Part of tire designation; indicates the
-> bar, kilopascal (kPa). by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers speed range for which a tire is approved.
in recall situations or other safety matters
Recommended tire inflation pressure concerning tires and gives purchases the Traction
means to easily identify such tires. The TIN
Recommended tire inflation pressure Force exerted by the vehicle on the road
is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica-
listed on placard located on driver’s door via the tires. The amount of grip provided.
tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code”
B-pillar for normal driving conditions.
and “Date of manufacture”.
Provides best handling, tread life and Tread
riding comfort. The portion of a tire that comes into
Tire load rating
contact with the road.
Rim Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support. Treadwear indicators
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are Narrow bands, sometimes called
Tire ply composition and material used
seated. “wear bars” that show across the tread of
This indicates the number of plies or the a tire when only 1/16 in (1.6 mm) of tread
Sidewall number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in
remains.
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac-
The portion of a tire between the tread and
turers also must indicate the ply materials
the bead.
in the tire and sidewall, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
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Tires and wheels
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
A tire information system that provides with tires of the same dimension all wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, around. If your vehicle is equipped with wear on front tires and tread center wear
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are tires of the same dimension all around, on rear tires).
determined by tire manufacturers using tires can be rotated, observing a a
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
government testing procedures. The front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
ratings are molded into the sidewall of the maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
tire. direction of the tire (컄 page 284).
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
In some cases, such as when your vehicle pressure.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
Load on an individual tire that is
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.
Warning! G
determined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu- Have the tightening torque checked after
weight and dividing it by two. ration, tires can be rotated according to changing a wheel. Wheels could become
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in- loose if not tightened with a torque of
Rotating tires tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
portfolio. If none is available, tires should bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
Warning! G be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles
(5000 to 10000 km), or sooner if neces-
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires For information on wheel change, see the
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
are of the same dimension. “Practical hints” section (컄 page 356) and
The same rotation (spinning) direction
(컄 page 377).
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size must be maintained (컄 page 284).
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
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Winter driving
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Winter driving
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Operation
Maintenance
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Operation
Maintenance
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Operation
Maintenance
Maintenance service term exceeded Calling up the maintenance service Resetting the maintenance service
If you have exceeded the suggested indicator display indicator
maintenance service term, you will see the
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 32). In the event that the maintenance service
following message in the multifunction
on your vehicle is not carried out by an
display: 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul-
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
Service A exceeded by XXXX miles (km) have the maintenance service indicator
until the standard display appears in
Service A exceeded by XXX Days reset. The automotive maintenance facility
the multifunction display (컄 page 121).
In addition, a signal sounds when the carrying out the maintenance service will
왘 Press button k or j until the find the information for resetting the
message appears.
maintenance service indicator display maintenance service indicator in the
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will with the service symbol 9 or ½ maintenance-relevant information for your
reset the maintenance service indicator and the service deadline appears in the vehicle. Such information is available from
following a completed maintenance multifunction display. either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
service. Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
i If the battery is disconnected, the days of
disconnection will not be included in the count i If the maintenance service indicator was in-
shown by the maintenance service indicator. To advertently reset, have an authorized
arrive at the true maintenance service deadline, Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
you will need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service indicator Only reset if the proper maintenance service has
message or maintenance service indicator dis- been performed. Resetting the system without
play. performing the proper service as called for by
the maintenance service indicator will result in
Do not confuse the maintenance service indica- engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not
tor with the engine oil level indicator N. covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
ty.
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Vehicle care
왔 Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your Frequent washing reduces and/or
vehicle is subjected to varying external eliminates the aggressiveness and
Regular and proper care will help to influences which, if gone unchecked, can potency of the above adverse influences.
maintain the value of your vehicle. The attack the paintwork as well as the vehicle
More frequent washings are necessary to
best way to protect your vehicle from underbody and cause lasting damage.
deal with unfavorable conditions:
harmful environmental influences is to
Such damage is caused not only by
wash it and use protective treatments reg- 앫 near the ocean
extreme and varying climatic conditions,
ularly. 앫 in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
but also by:
emissions)
앫
Warning! G Air pollution
앫 during winter operation
앫 Road salt
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. You should check your vehicle from time to
앫 Tar
Some are poisonous, others are flammable. time for stone chipping or other damage.
Always follow the instructions on the 앫 Gravel and stone chipping Any damage should be repaired as soon as
particular container. Always open your possible to prevent corrosion.
To avoid paint damage, you should
vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning immediately remove: In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
the inside. of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a
앫 Grease and oil
Never use fluids or solvents that are not thorough check is a washing of the
designed for cleaning your vehicle. 앫 Fuel underbody followed by a thorough
Always lock away cleaning products and 앫 Coolant inspection. Damaged areas need to be
keep them out of reach of children.
re-undercoated.
앫 Brake fluid
앫 Bird droppings
앫 Insects
앫 Tree resins, etc.
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Vehicle care
Your vehicle has been treated at the The following topics deal with the cleaning Paintwork, painted body components
factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the and care of your vehicle and give important
body cavities which will last for the lifetime “how-to” information as well as references ! Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape or
similar materials to painted body components
of the vehicle. Post-production treatment to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care may damage the paintwork.
is neither necessary nor recommended by products.
Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care
of incompatibility between materials used Power washer should be applied when water drops on the
in the production process and others paint surface do not “bead up”. This should
applied later. ! Follow the instructions provided by the normally be done every 3 to 5 months,
power washer manufacturer on maintaining a depending on the climate and washing
We have selected car-care products and distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of
detergent used.
compiled recommendations which are the power washer.
specially matched to our vehicles and Never use a round nozzle to power-wash tires. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
which always reflect the latest technology. The intense jet of water can result in damage to should be applied if the paint surface
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved the tire. shows signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of
car-care products at an authorized Always replace a damaged tire. gloss).
Mercedes-Benz Center. Always keep the jet of water moving across the Do not apply any of these products or wax
surface. Do not aim directly at electrical parts, if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber hood is still hot.
damage due to negligent or incorrect care parts.
cannot always be removed or repaired with 왘 Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up
the car-care products recommended here. Tar stains Stick for quick and provisional repairs
In such cases it is best to seek aid at an of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Quickly remove tar stains before they dry stones, vehicle doors, etc.).
and become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.
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Vehicle care
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Vehicle care
! Make sure that the windshield wiper switch Ornamental moldings Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers,
is set to 0 (컄 page 51). Otherwise, e.g. the rain turn signal lenses
For regular cleaning and care of
sensor could activate and cause the wipers to
ornamental moldings, use a damp cloth. 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle
damage. Mercedes-Benz approved Car
! Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental Shampoo, with plenty of water.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior moldings. Although ornamental moldings may
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle have chrome appearance, they could be made of ! Only use window cleaning solutions that are
through an automatic car wash to prevent anodized aluminum that will be damaged when suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window
damage to the mirrors. cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a cleaning solutions which are not suitable may
damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings. damage the plastic lamp lenses of the
i After running the vehicle through an For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you headlamps. Therefore, do not use abrasives,
automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the
are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome solvents or cleaners that contain solvents.
windshield (컄 page 317). This will prevent
smears and reduce wiping noise which can be cleaner. If in doubt whether an ornamental Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
caused by residual wax on the windshield. molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized non-scratching cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry
When leaving the car wash, make sure that the
cloth or sponge.
mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may
vibrate. Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface.
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Vehicle care
Cleaning the windows and the wiper 왘 Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win- Light alloy wheels
blades dow cleaning solution on all outside If possible, clean wheels once a week.
and inside glass surfaces.
! Never open the hood when the wiper arms 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel
are folded forward. An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong
mended.
왘 Make sure the hood is fully closed. spray of water for cleaning the light
왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 32). ! Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto alloy wheels.
the windshield before turning the SmartKey in
the starter switch. ! Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid
Warning! G Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm
may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat.
back. If released, the force of the impact from ! The vehicle should not be parked for an
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. extended period of time immediately after it has
remove SmartKey from starter switch been cleaned, especially not after the wheel rims
before cleaning the windshield and/or the ! To clean the window interior, do not use a have been cleaned with wheel rim cleaner.
dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners Wheel rim cleaners can lead to increased
wiper blades. Otherwise, the wiper motor containing solvents. Do not touch the inside of corrosion of the brake disks and brake pads.
could suddenly turn on and cause injury. the front, rear or side windows with hard objects Non-approved wheel cleaners may also damage
such as an ice scraper or ring. Doing so may the wheel paint if the car is not driven after
왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they damage the windows. cleaning. Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system
snap into place. should always be warmed-up before it is parked
after cleaning. To do so, please drive your vehicle
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry.
could tear. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire
왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care
products, take care not to spray them on the
clean cloth and detergent solution.
brake disks.
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Vehicle care
Plastic and rubber parts ! Do not use oil, wax or scouring agents on Hard plastic trim items
these parts.
왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a Never apply strong force and only use a soft, Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply
washing solution. non-scratching cloth when cleaning the surface. with light pressure.
Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
왘 Wipe with a cloth moistened in a cloth or sponge. ! Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
lukewarm solution. Otherwise you may scratch or damage the non-scratching cloth when cleaning the surface.
surface. Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
The surface may temporarily change cloth or sponge.
color. If this is the case, wait for it to
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the
dry.
surface.
Warning! G
Do not use cleaners or cockpit care sprays
containing solvents to clean the cockpit or
the steering wheel. Cleaners containing sol-
vents will make the surface porous and vehi-
cle occupants could suffer serious injuries
from plastic parts coming loose in the event
of air bag deployment.
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Vehicle care
Steering wheel and gear selector lever Headliner and shelf below rear window Seat belts
왘 Wipe with a damp cloth and dry 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a 왘 Only use clear, lukewarm water and
thoroughly or clean with dry-shampoo cleaner in case of soap.
Mercedes-Benz approved Leather excessive dirt.
Care. ! The seat belts must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat
belts at temperatures above 176°F (80°C) or in
Carpets direct sunlight.
왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet
and Fabric Care for cleaning the Warning! G
carpets.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
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Vehicle care
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
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Lamps in instrument cluster General information: bulb self-check when switching on the
If any of the following lamps in the instru- ignition, have the respective bulb checked
ment cluster fails to come on during the and replaced if necessary.
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If it is closed properly:
왘 Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Warning! G
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as outlined above, the SRS may
not be operational. For your safety, we
strongly recommend that you visit an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the system checked;
otherwise the SRS may not be deployed
when needed in an accident, which could
result in serious or fatal injury, or it might
deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could also result in an accident
and/or injury to you or to others.
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Warning! G
If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates
and remains illuminated with the weight of a
typical adult or someone larger than a small
individual on the front passenger seat, do
not have any passenger use the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
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Warning! G
If the 56 indicator lamp does not
illuminate or remains out with the weight of
a typical 12-month-old child in a standard
child restraint or less on the front passenger
seat, do not transport a child on the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
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Text messages
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Warning! G
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated as outlined above, the SRS may
not be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked; otherwise the SRS may not be
deployed when needed in an accident,
which could result in serious or fatal injury,
or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in
injury.
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Symbol messages
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What to do if …
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake ! Brake pad thickness must be visually in-
Warning! G fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or spected by a qualified technician at the intervals
below, have the brake system checked for brake specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Driving with the message Check brake pad thickness and leaks.
fluid level displayed can result in an ac-
cident. Have your brake system checked im-
mediately. Do not add brake fluid before
checking the brake system. Overfilling the
brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling
brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire. You could be seri-
ously burned.
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Warning! G
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
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When the message Check oil level at Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil ! The engine oil level warnings should not be
next gas station appears while the en- leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ignored. Extended driving with the symbol dis-
gine is running and at operating tempera- service station where the engine oil should played could result in serious engine damage
ture, the engine oil level has dropped to be topped to the required level with an that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit-
approximately the minimum level. approved oil specified in the Factory ed Warranty.
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
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What to do if …
If it is closed properly:
왘 Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
I Remove key You have forgotten to remove the 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
SmartKey. switch.
Get a new No additional code available for 왘 Change the SmartKey.
key SmartKey.
. 3rd brake The high mounted brake lamp is 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
lamp malfunctioning. Center as soon as possible.
AUTO-Light The light sensor is malfunctioning. 왘 In the control system, set lamp opera-
inoperative The headlamps switch on automatically. tion to manual mode (컄 page 139).
왘 Switch on the headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch.
왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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What to do if …
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Warning! G
If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is
too low, the steering power assistance could
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
Do not add steering oil without checking the
steering system.
Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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Where will I find ...?
First aid kit Vehicle tool kit Removing the vehicle tool kit
왘 Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on The vehicle tool kit is located in the storage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
the left side secured by a hook and loop compartment underneath the trunk floor.
trunk.
fastener.
The following is included:
앫 Towing eye bolt
앫 Wheel wrench
앫 Alignment bolt
앫 Vehicle jack
앫 Spare fuses
앫 Collapsible wheel chock
앫 A pair of gloves 1 Retaining screw
1 First aid kit
2 Storage well casing
2 Hook and loop fastener
왘 Loosen retaining screw 1 by turning it
왘 Unfasten hook and loop fastener 2.
counterclockwise.
왘 Remove first aid kit 1.
왘 Remove storage well casing 2.
i Check expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.
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Where will I find ...?
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The vehicle jack is located in the storage Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
compartment underneath the trunk floor. The collapsible wheel chock serves to
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
Operational position
왘 Turn crank handle clockwise.
Storage position
Before storing the vehicle jack in its
왘 Turn crank handle in direction of arrow compartment:
as far as it will go.
앫 It should be fully collapsed.
왘 Push crank handle up.
앫 The handle must be folded in (storage
position).
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Where will I find ...?
360
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver’s door
361
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking and opening the trunk 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the Locking the vehicle
trunk lid lock until it stops.
A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft
If you can not lock the vehicle with the
(1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Turn the mechanical key
SmartKey, do the following:
counterclockwise to position 1.
The trunk lid lock is located next to the
왘 Close the passenger door, the rear
handle above the rear license plate recess. The trunk lid unlocks.
doors and the trunk.
왘 Pull on handle 2.
왘 Press the central locking switch in the
The trunk opens. center console (컄 page 100).
! The trunk lid swings open upwards 왘 Check to see whether the locking
automatically. Always make sure there is suffi- knobs on the doors have moved down.
cient overhead clearance.
왘 If necessary push them down manually.
왘 Turn the mechanical key back and
왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the
remove it from the trunk lid lock.
SmartKey (컄 page 361).
왘 Check whether the trunk is locked.
1 Unlocking in an emergency
2 Handle 왘 If necessary, lock the trunk with the
mechanical key (컄 page 99).
왘 Close the driver’s door.
Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle
should now be locked.
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Manually unlocking the transmission 왘 Insert a tool 1 (e.g. flat blade screw
gear selector lever driver) into the opening.
왘 Perform the following two steps
In case of power failure, the transmission
simultaneously:
gear selector lever can be manually un-
locked, e.g. to tow the vehicle. 왘 Press tool 1 forward in direction
of the arrow.
왘 Slide out the swiveling cup holder
(컄 page 240). 왘 Move gear selector lever from
position P.
왘 Insert the mechanical key into the i The gear selector lever is locked again when
driver’s door lock until it stops. moving it to position P.
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Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
왔 Resetting activated head restraints
Resetting activated head restraints 왘 Guide reset tool 3 into the hole 4 be-
Warning! G tween the rear head restraint cover 2
If the active head restraints have been trig- and the head restraint cushion 1.
gered in a rear-end collision, the active When pushing back the head restraint cush-
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, ion, take care that your fingers do not be- ! Be careful not to damage upholstery.
the active head restraint cannot offer any come caught between the head restraint 왘 Press the reset tool 3 forward in di-
additional protection in the event of anoth- cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may rection of the arrow.
er rear-end collision. lead to injury.
왘 Press the reset tool 3 downward until
You can tell that the head restraints have you hear the head restraint release
been triggered when they have been mechanism audibly engage.
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
왘 Pull out reset tool 3.
i For your convenience, we recommend that 왘 Firmly press the head restraint
you have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
cushion 1 back toward the rear head
restraint cover 2 until it engages.
You will find the reset tool for manually operating
the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active
vehicle literature pouch. head restraint for the second front
seat.
Warning! G 1 Head restraint cushion For information on active head restraints,
2 Head restraint cover see “Active head restraint” (컄 page 73).
For safety reasons, have the active head re- 3 Reset tool For information on head restraint adjust-
straints checked by an authorized 4 Hole ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 34).
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end
왘 Take the reset tool 3 out of the
collision.
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
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Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are SmartKey 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be housing.
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
have the batteries replaced at an CR 2025 or equivalent.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (컄 page 361).
Warning! G
Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
3 Batteries
Batteries contain materials that can harm 4 Contact spring
the environment if disposed of improperly.
왘 Remove the batteries 3.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
1 Mechanical key
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries batteries 3 under the contact
2 Battery compartment
for recycling. springs 4 with the positive terminal
왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into the (+) side facing up.
i When inserting the batteries, make sure opening.
they are clean and free of lint. 왘 Return battery compartment 2 into
왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of housing until it locks into place.
i When replacing batteries, always replace arrow.
both batteries of both SmartKeys. 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the
The battery compartment 2 is un- SmartKey.
The required replacement batteries are available
at any Mercedes-Benz Center. latched.
왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey.
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Replacing bulbs
왔 Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- important. Have headlamps checked and fogged up on the inside as a result of high
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp readjusted at regular intervals and when a humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with the
assemblies are in good working order at all bulb has been replaced. See an authorized lights on should clear up the fogging.
times. Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use
adjustment. when lamps malfunction. Read and observe the
messages in the multifunction display
(컄 page 349).
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Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement ! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
Warning! G 앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the
vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. and with the specified watt rating. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Allow the lamp to cool down before 앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb
changing a bulb. to prevent short circuits.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. handling bulbs.
A bulb can explode if you 앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil
앫 touch or move it when hot and grease.
앫 drop the bulb 앫 If the newly installed bulb does not
앫 scratch the bulb come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamps replaced by an authorized
lamp and its components. We recommend Mercedes-Benz Center:
that you have such work done by a qualified 앫 Additional turn signals in the exterior
technician. rear view mirrors
앫 High mounted brake lamp
앫 Xenon* lamps
앫 Front fog lamps
앫 Front side marker lamps
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Replacing bulbs
High beam bulb Front turn signal lamp bulb Parking and standing lamp bulb
왘 Press the clamp on housing cover 2 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb 왘 Press the clamp on housing cover 2
and remove it. counterclockwise and remove it. and remove it.
왘 Pull the electrical connector off. 왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn it 왘 Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb.
counterclockwise out of bulb
왘 Turn bulb socket 5 counterclockwise 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6.
socket 3.
and take out the bulb.
왘 Press the new bulb into bulb socket 6.
왘 Press new bulb gently into bulb
왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket
socket 3 and turn clockwise until it 왘 Press bulb socket 6 back into the
locates in the recess of the lamp
engages. lamp.
housing.
왘 Place bulb socket 3 back into the 왘 Align housing cover 2 and press until
왘 Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise until it
lamp and turn it clockwise. it engages.
engages.
왘 Plug the electrical connector onto the
bulb.
왘 Align housing cover 2 and press until
it engages.
371
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
372
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front turn signal lamp bulb Additional turn signal lamp bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb The additional turn signal lamps in the
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
counterclockwise and remove it. exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
lamp, do the following first:
왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn it If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to
counterclockwise out of bulb function, the entire turn signal unit must be
position M (컄 page 109).
socket 3. replaced. Have the turn signal unit
replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz 왘 Open the trunk (컄 page 96).
왘 Press new bulb gently into bulb
Center.
socket 3 and turn clockwise until it
Tail lamp unit
engages.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
왘 Place bulb socket 3 back into the
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
lamp and turn it clockwise.
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
Parking and standing lamp bulb
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
왘 Press the clamp on housing cover 2 Mercedes-Benz Center.
and remove it.
왘 Pull out bulb socket 5 with the bulb.
왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 5.
1 Latch 컄컄
왘 Press the new bulb into bulb socket 5.
왘 Press bulb socket 5 back into the
lamp.
왘 Align housing cover 2 and press until
it engages.
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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
컄컄 왘 Fold the corresponding trim panel to 왘 Press gently onto the respective bulb License plate lamp
the side. and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.
왘 Turn latch 1 to vertical position and
remove the bulb carrier. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it
engages.
왘 Reinstall the bulb carrier and lock it
again with latch 1.
왘 Reinstall the trim panel.
1 Screw
2 License plate lamp
왘 Loosen both screws 1.
Bulb carrier
왘 Remove the license plate lamp 2.
2 Brake lamp bulb
왘 Replace the bulb.
3 Backup lamp bulb
4 Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only), 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp 2.
tail and standing lamp bulb
왘 Retighten screws 1.
5 Parking and side marker lamp bulb
6 Turn signal lamp bulb
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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
왔 Replacing wiper blades
Removing and installing wiper blades ! Never open the hood when the wiper arms 왘 Pull the tab 2 in direction of arrow 1.
are folded forward.
The wiper blade is unlocked.
For your convenience, we recommend that you
Warning! G have this work carried out by an authorized 왘 Lift up the wiper arm as far as you need
Mercedes-Benz Center. to remove the wiper blade.
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch be-
왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch. ! Hold on to the wiper arm. If released, the
force of the impact from the tensioning spring
fore replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the could crack the windshield.
Removing wiper blades
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and
왘 Carefully fold the wiper arm back to
cause injury. ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They
could tear. rest on the windshield.
Warning! G
Wiper blades are components that are sub-
ject to wear and tear. Change the wiper
blades twice a year, preferably in the spring
and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be
properly wiped. As a result, you may not be
able to observe surrounding traffic condi-
tions and could cause an accident.
1 Unlocking
2 Tab
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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Installing wiper blades 왘 Lift up the wiper arm as far as you need 왘 Slide the tab 2 back in direction of
to position the wiper blade under the arrow 3 until it audibly engages.
wiper arm and hold it.
The wiper blade is locked.
! Hold on to the wiper arm. If released, the ! Make certain that the wiper blades are prop-
force of the impact from the tensioning spring
erly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades
could crack the windshield.
may cause windshield damage.
왘 Carefully fold the wiper arm back and
make sure that the taper piece 4
slides into the recess 1 at the wiper
blade.
! Make certain that the square recess 5 on
the taper piece 4 is on the top, otherwise the
taper piece 4 cannot slide into the recess 1 at
the wiper blade. If the square recess 5 is not at
the top turn the taper piece 4 around to bring
1 Recess the square recess 5 to the top.
2 Tab
3 Locking
4 Taper piece
5 Square recess
376
Practical hints
Flat tire
왔 Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle Mounting the Minispare wheel
Warning! G
왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are Preparing the vehicle
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
different from those of the road wheels. As when possible. Prepare the vehicle as described
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics (컄 page 377).
왘 Turn on the hazard warning flasher
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
(컄 page 115). 왘 Take the wheel wrench, alignment bolt,
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
collapsible wheel chock, and the jack
ingly. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the
out of the trunk (컄 page 356).
The Minispare wheel is for temporary use
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position. 왘 Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
only. When driving with Minispare wheel
bolts out of the trunk (컄 page 359).
mounted, ensure proper tire inflation 왘 Set the parking brake (컄 page 54).
pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed
왘 Move the gear selector lever to P
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
(manual transmission: to first or
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center reverse gear).
as soon as possible to have the Minispare
왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 55).
wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
switch.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
Minispare wheel is mounted. a safe distance from the roadway.
i Open doors only when conditions are safe to
do so.
377
Practical hints
Flat tire
378
Practical hints
Flat tire
379
Practical hints
Flat tire
380
Practical hints
Flat tire
381
Practical hints
Flat tire
MOExtended system*
Warning! G Do not continue driving in emergency mode
if
The MOExtended system allows you to
continue driving your vehicle even if there In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving 앫 you notice knocking sounds
is a total loss of pressure in one or more characteristics are diminished in such situa- 앫 the vehicle starts to shake
tires. tions as:
앫 smoke develops and you smell rubber
You may only use the MOExtended system 앫 driving around curves
앫 ESP® is intervening continuously
in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator*. 앫 while braking
앫 you notice tears on the tire sidewalls
! The maximum distance in emergency mode 앫 while accelerating rapidly
After driving in emergency mode, you must
depends on the vehicle’s load. It is 30 miles Therefore, your driving style must be adapt- have the rims inspected by an authorized
(50 km) if the vehicle is partially loaded and ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are
18 miles (30 km) if the vehicle is fully loaded. driving maneuvers, as well as driving over suitable for further use. The failed tire must
The point at which the maximum driving distance obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road be replaced in any case.
begins in emergency mode is when the warning areas). This is especially important if the ve-
message appears in the multifunction display
hicle is heavily loaded.
indicating that there is a loss of tire inflation i When replacing individual or all tires on the
pressure. The emergency driving distance that can be vehicle, make sure only matching tires marked
Do not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph achieved greatly depends on the demands with “MOExtended” are mounted in the size
(80 km/h). placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed, specified for your vehicle (컄 page 403).
load, driving maneuvers, road conditions,
outside temperature, etc., the distance can
be significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is
driven cautiously, somewhat longer.
382
Practical hints
Battery
왔 Battery
The battery is located in the engine
compartment on the right hand side. Warning! G Warning! G
Failure to follow these instructions can Do not place metal objects on the battery as
result in severe injury or death. this could result in a short circuit.
Observe all safety instructions and Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
precautions when handling automotive of acid burns in the event of an accident.
batteries (컄 page 279).
Never lean over batteries while connecting, ! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
you might get injured. clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
alternator and other electronic components
1 Clamps allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, could be severely damaged.
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
Removing filter box: Have the battery checked regularly by an autho-
flush affected area with water and seek rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
왘 Release clamps 1. medical help if necessary.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance
왘 Remove filter box. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, intervals or contact an authorized
which is flammable and explosive. Keep Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Installing filter box: flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
왘 Insert filter box properly. improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
왘 Secure it with clamps 1.
383
Practical hints
Battery
384
Practical hints
Battery
Charging and reinstalling the battery 왘 Charge battery in accordance with the i The following procedures must be carried
instructions of the battery charger out following any interruption of battery power
manufacturer. (e.g. due to reconnection):
Warning! G 왘 Reinstall the charged battery. Follow 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 136).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
the previously described steps in
Never charge a battery while still installed in See COMAND operator’s manual.
reverse order.
the vehicle unless the accessory battery 앫 Synchronize side windows (컄 page 222).
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is ! The battery, its filler caps and the battery 앫 Synchronize tilt/sliding sunroof*
being used. Gases may escape during charg- ventilation hose must always be securely in- (컄 page 226).
ing and cause explosions that may result in stalled when the vehicle is in operation.
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury. Batteries contain materials that can harm
Reconnecting the battery the environment if disposed of improperly.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
! Always connect the battery in the order de- lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
scribed below. Otherwise the vehicle’s electron- method of disposal. Many states require
available, permitting the charging of the bat- ics can be damaged. sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. for recycling.
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger. ! Never invert the terminal connections!
왘 Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 3 (컄 page 384).
왘 Connect the battery negative lead 2
(컄 page 384).
왘 Reinstall the filter box (컄 page 383).
385
Practical hints
Jump starting
! Vehicles with automatic transmission 앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is
Warning! G and/or 4MATIC: frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
앫 Only jump start from batteries with the
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and ! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting same voltage rating (12V). Jump
attempts. starting with a higher voltage battery
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death. Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat- could damage the vehicle’s electrical
tery quick charge unit. system, which will not be covered by
Never lean over batteries while connecting the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
or jump starting, you might get injured.
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest 앫 Only use jumper cables with sufficient
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
cross-section and insulated terminal
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated clamps.
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt-
flush affected area with water, and seek ic converter and may present a fire risk. 앫 Always make sure the jumper cables
medical help if necessary. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose are not on or near pulleys, fans, or oth-
or missing insulation. er parts that move when an engine is
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
started or running.
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid other metal part while the other end is still at-
improper connection of jumper cables,
tached to a battery. Warning! G
smoking, etc. If the battery is discharged, the engine can
be started with jumper cables and the Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
battery of another vehicle. Observe the Do not smoke.
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury. following: Observe all safety instructions and precau-
앫 Jump starting should only be performed tions when handling automotive batteries
Read all instructions before proceeding.
when the engine and catalytic con- (컄 page 279).
verter are cold.
386
Practical hints
Jump starting
387
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the When circumstances do not permit the ! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
vehicle be transported with all wheels off recommended towing methods, the raised (not permissible for vehicles with
the ground using flatbed or appropriate vehicle may be towed with all wheels on 4MATIC), the gear selector lever* must be in po-
wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is the ground or front wheels raised (except sition N (manual transmission: gear shift lever in
preferable to other types of towing. vehicles with 4MATIC) only so far as neutral position) and the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Oth-
necessary to have the vehicle moved to a erwise the ESP® will immediately be engaged
! Vehicles with automatic transmission* safe location where the recommended
and/or 4MATIC: and will apply the rear wheel brakes.
Do not tow-start the vehicle. towing methods can be employed.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: ground, the gear selector lever* must be in
! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment position N (manual transmission: gears disen-
with the SmartKey in the starter switch turned to Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could
damage the transfer case, which is not covered gaged) and the SmartKey must be in starter
position 0. switch position 2.
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe
instructions for towing the vehicle with all ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may
damage radiator and supports. be towed only for distances up to 30 miles
wheels on the ground.
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. (50 km/h).
Switch off the automatic central locking
(컄 page 143).
388
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
i To signal turns while being towed with the ! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
Warning! G hazard warning flasher in use, switch on the igni- the ground, please note the following:
tion and activate the combination switch for the With the automatic central locking activated and
If circumstances require towing the vehicle left or right turn signal in the usual manner – only the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, the ve-
with all wheels on the ground, always tow the selected turn signal will operate. hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as
with a tow bar if: Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn- the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds
ing flasher will operate again. of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
앫 the engine will not run
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking, deac-
앫 there is a malfunction in the power
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical Warning! G tivate the automatic central locking
(컄 page 143).
system
With the engine not running, there is no Towing of the vehicle should only be done using
as that will be necessary to adequately the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never at-
control the towed vehicle. power assistance for the brake and steering
tach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on chassis, frame or suspension parts.
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- i If the battery is disconnected or discharged
starter switch position 2. hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. 앫 the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch switch. For more information, see “Battery”
position 0 for an extended period of time, it (컄 page 383) and “Jump starting”
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this (컄 page 386).
case, the steering is locked. To unlock, 앫 the gear selector lever will remain locked in
remove SmartKey from starter switch and position P. For information on manually un-
reinsert. locking the transmission gear selector lever
see (컄 page 363).
389
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
2 Cover on right side of rear bumper 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
1 Cover on right side of front bumper
Reinstalling cover
왘 Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place.
390
Practical hints
Fuses
왔 Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have The electrical fuses are located in different
switch off malfunctioning power circuits. the cause determined and rectified by an fuse boxes:
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys- 앫 in the passenger compartment on the
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat- The following aids are available to help you driver’s side (컄 page 392)
ing. replace fuses.
앫 on the driver’s side of the engine com-
앫 Fuse chart partment (컄 page 392)
Warning! G The fuse chart is located in the main 앫 in the trunk (컄 page 394)
fuse box in the passenger compart-
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz Before replacing fuses:
ment (컄 page 392). The fuse chart ex-
with the specified amperage for the system 왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 54).
plains the fuse allocation and fuse
in question and do not attempt to repair or
amperages. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever* is
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged 앫 Spare fuses set to position P (컄 page 153) (manual
fuses may cause an overload leading to a transmission: to Neutral (컄 page 149)).
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical tool kit in the spare wheel well 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.
components and/or systems. Have the (컄 page 356). 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 55).
cause determined and remedied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 앫 Fuse extractor 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter
The fuse extractor is located in the cov- switch.
i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- er of the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the (컄 page 394).
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise
you on this subject.
391
Practical hints
Fuses
Main fuse box in passenger Opening fuse box Fuse box in engine compartment
compartment
왘 Open the driver’s door.
The fuse box is located in the engine
The main fuse box is located in the passen- 왘 Pull fuse box cover 1 open with a compartment on the driver’s side.
ger compartment on the driver’s side of screw driver or similar tool (see arrow).
the cockpit. 왘 Remove fuse box cover 1 rearward.
1 Cover
2 Screws
1 Main fuse box cover 3 Retainer
Removing cover
왘 Twist screws 2
90° counterclockwise.
왘 Lift the rear of cover 1.
왘 Slide out retainer 3 and remove
cover 1 by pulling towards front.
392
Practical hints
Fuses
393
Practical hints
Fuses
1 Trim panel
2 Fuse extractor
3 Fuse box cover
394
Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
395
Technical data
Parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers ! The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
necessary technical data for your vehicle. maintain a stock of Genuine parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which
nance and repair work. In addition, strate- is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
gically located parts distribution centers Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject
to stringent quality inspections. Each part
has been specifically developed, manufac-
tured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
396
Technical data
Warranty coverage
왔 Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of Replacement parts and accessories are Loss of Service and Warranty
the warranties printed in the Service and covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Information Booklet
Warranty Information booklet. Your Accessories warranties, copies of which
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex- are available at any Mercedes-Benz Should you lose your Service and Warranty
change or repair any defective parts origi- Center. Information booklet, have an authorized
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
with the terms of the following warranties: replacement. It will be mailed to you.
앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
Warranty
397
Technical data
Identification labels
1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2 VIN
can be found in the following locations: 3 Paintwork code 2 VIN
3 Paintwork code
앫 on the certification label.
i Data shown on certification label are for
앫 embossed underneath the carpet in illustration purpose only. These data are specific
front of the front passenger seat to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in
(컄 page 399). the illustration. Refer to certification label on
vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.
앫 on the lower edge of the windshield
(컄 page 399).
398
Technical data
Identification labels
399
Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
All models
1 Idler pulley
2 Idler pulley
3 Automatic belt tensioner
4 Power steering pump
5 Air conditioning compressor
6 Crankshaft
7 Coolant pump
8 Generator (alternator)
400
Technical data
Engine
왔 Engine
Model C 230 (203.052)1 C 280 (203.054)1
C 230 Sport (203.052)1 C 280 4MATIC (203.092)1
Engine 272 272
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 6
Bore 3.46 in (88.00 mm) 3.46 in (88.00 mm)
Stroke 2.69 in (68.40 mm) 3.23 in (82.10 mm)
Total piston displacement 152.3 cu in (2496 cm3) 182.8 cu in (2996 cm3)
Compression ratio 11.2:1 11.3:1
2
Output acc. 201 hp/6200 rpm 228 hp/6000 rpm 2
to SAE J 1349 (150 kW/6200 rpm) (170 kW/6000 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. 181 lb-ft/2700 – 5500 rpm 221 lb-ft/2700 – 5000 rpm
to SAE J 1349 (245 Nm/2700 – 5500 rpm) (300 Nm/2700 – 5000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6500 rpm 6500 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt 2404 mm 2404 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
2
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
401
Technical data
Engine
402
Technical data
Rims and Tires
왔 Rims and Tires
! Only use tires which have been tested and ! Using tires other than those approved by If such information is provided, it can be found
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects, on the placard located on the inside of the fuel
Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed such as filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be
to provide best possible performance in conjunc- checked regularly and should only be adjusted
앫 poor handling characteristics
tion with the driving safety systems on your vehi- on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
cle such as ABS or ESP®. Tires specially 앫 increased noise nance recommendation included with vehicle.
developed for your vehicle and tested and ap- 앫 increased fuel consumption i The following pages also list the approved
proved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall: cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
앫 MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment sional variations and different tire deformation able as standard or optional factory equipment,
tires characteristics that could cause them to come but can be purchased from an authorized
앫 MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Mercedes-Benz Center.
(tires with limited run-flat characteristics) Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
original equipment tires. Using tires other result. optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
result in damage that is not covered by the i Further information on tires and rims is Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
Center. A placard with the recommended tire in-
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
i For information on driving with MOExtended flation pressures is located on the driver’s door
rims of the recommended size for use with these
tires, see “MOExtended system*” (컄 page 382). B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
Center for more information.
high speeds (컄 page 290) or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(컄 page 290).
403
Technical data
Rims and Tires
404
Technical data
Rims and Tires
405
Technical data
Rims and Tires
Minispare wheel
! Please compare the recommended tire in- i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in- the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pres-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on sure of the road tires.
the spare wheel rim. Inflate the Minispare wheel to approximately
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label 61 psi (4.2 bar).
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the Minis-
pare wheel to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.
406
Technical data
Electrical system
왔 Electrical system
Model all models
Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A
Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW
Battery 12 V/100 Ah
Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33
NGK PLKR 6A
Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
407
Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions
Weights
408
Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Warning! G For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
Vehicle components and their respective
Comply with all valid regulations with contact with your eyes or any open wounds.
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by respect to handling, storing, and disposing If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
Mercedes-Benz. of service fluids. Otherwise you could physician immediately.
endanger persons or the environment.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at Keep service fluids out of the reach of
your Mercedes-Benz Center. children.
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Premium unleaded gasoline ! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- Gasoline additives
formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be
used. If premium unleaded is not available and A major concern among engine
Warning! G low octane fuel is used, follow these precau- manufacturers is carbon build-up caused
tions: by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with only the use of quality gasoline containing
It burns violently and can cause serious per- unleaded regular and fill up with premium additives that prevent the build-up of
sonal injury. unleaded as soon as possible. carbon deposits.
앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- After an extended period of using fuels
ation.
rials near gasoline! without such additives, carbon deposits
앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm
Turn off the engine before refueling can build up especially on the intake valves
if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such
as two persons and no luggage. and in the combustion area, leading to
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in-
engine performance problems such as:
haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, 앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator
extinguish all smoking materials. pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or 앫 Warm-up hesitation
operating in mountainous terrain.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha- 앫 Unstable idle
lation of fuel vapors can be damaging to
앫 Knocking/pinging
your health.
앫 Misfire
앫 Power loss
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In areas where carbon deposits may be Fuel requirements Flexible Fuel Vehicles
encountered due to lack of availability of (C 230/C 230 Sport only)
gasolines which contain these additives, Only use premium unleaded fuel:
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a
앫 The octane number (posted at the
additives approved by us for use on label reading Premium gasoline or E85
pump) must be 91 min. It is an average
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory only! on fuel filler flap).
of both the Research (R) octane num-
Approved Service Products pamphlet for a ber and the Motor (M) octane number: These vehicles are designed to operate on
listing of approved product(s). Follow (R+M)/2. This is also known as the premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel
directions on product label. ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. (E85), or on any mixture of these two.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates Ethanol fuel (E85) is a mixture of approxi-
This only results in unnecessary cost and such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be mately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded
may be harmful to engine operation. used provided the ratio of any one of these gasoline.
Damage or malfunction resulting from oxygenates to gasoline does not
poor fuel quality or from blending exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.
Warning! G
additional fuel additives other than those The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
tested and approved by us for use on exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highly
Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha-
Factory Approved Service Products Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is
nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited
pamphlet are not covered by the not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
or if you come into contact with it or inhale
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can
fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of Ethanol
be used.
fumes and skin contact with Ethanol. Extin-
These blends must also meet all other fuel guish all open flames before fueling. Never
requirements, such as resistance to spark smoke or create sparks close to Ethanol.
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
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Coolants The coolant solution must be used If you use a solution that is more than 55%
year-round to provide the necessary corro- anticorrosion/antifreeze [freeze
The engine coolant is a mixture of water sion protection and increase boil-over protection to approx. -49°F (-45°C)], the
and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which protection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet engine temperature will increase due to
provides: for replacement interval. the lower heat transfer capability of the
앫 Corrosion protection solution. Therefore, do not use more than
Coolant system design and coolant used
this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
앫 Freeze protection determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the If the coolant level is low, water and
앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should
boiling point) if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze be used to bring it up to the proper level
The cooling system was filled at the factory solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved (have cooling system checked for signs of
with a coolant providing freeze protection products of equal specification (see leakage). Please make sure the mixture is
to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and Factory Approved Service Products in accordance with label instructions.
corrosion protection. pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant
The water in the cooling system must meet
concentration or bring it back up to the
! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding minimum requirements, which are usually
proper level.
water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
separately from each other, could cause engine To provide important corrosion protection, are not sure about the water quality,
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz the solution must be at least 45% consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty anticorrosion/antifreeze [equivalent to Center.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective freeze protection to approx. -22°F
to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the (-30°C)].
coolant in the pressurized cooling system
is reached at approx. 266°F (130°C).
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Anticorrosion/antifreeze Before the start of the winter season (or Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
once a year in hot southern regions), you
Your vehicle contains a number of
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze Model Approx. freeze protection
aluminum parts. The use of aluminum
concentration checked. The coolant is also –35°F –49°F
components in motor vehicle engines
regularly checked each time you bring your (–37°C) (–45°C)
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
coolant used in such engines be specifi- all 3.8 US qt 4.1 US qt
Center for service.
cally formulated to protect the aluminum models (3.6 l) (3.9 l)
parts.
Failure to use such anticorrosion/anti-
freeze coolant will result in a significantly
shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent.
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Windshield washer and headlamp 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
cleaning system* Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” mixing ratio
and water (or concentrate and com- For temperatures above freezing point, use
Both the windshield washer and headlamp mercially available premixed wind- MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
cleaning system* are supplied from the shield washer solvent/antifreeze, “MB SummerFit” and water:
windshield washer fluid reservoir. depending on ambient temperatures).
앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
water
approx.: Warning! G
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
앫 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- 1 gallon [4.0 l] water)
headlamp cleaning system*
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze For temperatures below freezing point, use
앫 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with on hot engine parts, because it may ignite MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
headlamp cleaning system* and burn. You could be seriously burned. “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze:
앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gallon [4.0 l] solvent)
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Displays Driving E
Digital speedometer 126 Abroad 268 Easy-entry/exit feature* 40, 144
Maintenance service indicator 310 Hydroplaning 265 Electrical fuses see Fuses
Multifunction display 121 In winter 267 Electrical outlet 243
Outside temperature 126 Instructions 43, 261 Electrical system, Technical data 407
Symbol messages 343 Problems 53 Electronic Stability Program see ESP®
Text messages 335 Safety systems 82 Emergency calls
Vehicle status Systems 227 911 calls 219
messages memory 130, 333 Through standing water 268 Tele Aid* calls 248, 249, 252
Distance to empty (range), Driving safety systems Emergency operation
Trip computer 146 4MATIC 88 (Limp-Home Mode) 159
Door control panel 30 ABS 82 Emergency operations
Doors BAS 84 Gear selector lever, Unlocking 363
Entry lamps 117 Electronic traction system 86 Locking/unlocking the vehicle 361
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 92 ESP® 85 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Opening from inside/outside 93, 96 Driving tips 155 Manual operation 364
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 252 Accelerator position 155 Remote door unlock 252
Unlocking, Mechanical key 361 Kickdown 155 Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 98
DOT 305 Trunk lid, Unlocking 362
Downhill driving Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Cruise control 228
Drinking and driving 261
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SRS 25, 59, 330 Low beam headlamps Maintenance System 310
Turn signals 25 Indicator lamp 25 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Language, Setting 134 Messages in display 351 Manual seat see Seat, Manual 35
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Replacing bulbs 368, 370 Manual transmission 149, 150
Children in the vehicle Switching on 50 Gearshift lever 46, 150
Leather upholstery, Lubricants 409 Shift positions 150
Cleaning and care of 320 Technical data 409 Starting the engine 46
License plate lamps Lumbar support* 105 Maximum load rating, Tires 305
Messages in display 351 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
M
Replacing bulbs 368 Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
Main dimensions 408
Light alloy wheels MB Tex upholstery,
Main fuse box
Cleaning 317 Cleaning and care of 320
In passenger compartment 392
Technical data 404, 405 Mechanical key 361
Main odometer 121
Light sensor 349 Memory function* see Steering wheel
Maintenance 12, 310
Message in display 349 Menus see Control system
Calling up
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Microphone, Hands-free 29
service indicator display 312
Lighting, Exterior and interior 109 Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Clearing
Limp-home mode 159 Mirrors
service indicator message 311
Loading see Vehicle loading Adjusting 41
FSS (Canada vehicles) 310
Loading terminology 304 Auto-dimming* 161
Maintenance System 310
Loading the vehicle 284 Exterior rear view mirror 42
Resetting service indicator 312
Locator lighting 112, 140 Interior rear view mirror 42, 160
Service indicator message 310
Loss of keys 95 Mobile phone see Telephone*
Service term exceeded 312
Loss of Service and
Vehicles with E85 fuel 415
Warranty Information Booklet 397
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
Warning! G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s
Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior autho-
rization in writing.
Press time May 8, 2006
GSP/TIP
Printed in Germany