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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual 300 SD...

  • Page 2: Product Information

    Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

  • Page 3: Operator's Manual

    Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle.
  • Page 4 Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle.
  • Page 5 If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or write to:...
  • Page 6 We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that 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. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
  • Page 7 After 1000 miles (1500 km) speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Power window and sliding/Pop-Up roof Rear Window Sunshade Product information Power closing assist for door and trunk lid Rear Window Defroster Operator's manual Anti-Theft Alarm System Shelf Below Rear Window Consumer Information Power Seats, Front Setting Clock Problems with your vehicle Lumbar support Antenna Reporting Safety Defects...
  • Page 9 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp Stowing Things in the Vehicle Roof Rack Brake Warning Lamp First Aid Kit MERCEDES-BENZ Spare Parts Service ABS (Antilock Brake System) Vehicle Jack Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive Warning Lamp Automatic Locking Differential (ASD)

  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see specified pages Adjustable air outlet Storage/eyeglasses compartment Exterior lamp switch Lock for storage/eyeglasses compartment and eye glove Parking brake release Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 2) Hood lock release Rear window defroster switch Parking brake pedal Switch for rear seat head restraints...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). See Index Trip odometer. See Index Coolant temperature gauge. See Index Main odometer. See Index Fuel consumption gauge. See Index Outside temperature indicator. See Index Engine oil pressure gauge (bar) with warning lamp (red). Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) See Index See Index Left turn signal indicator lamp (green).

  • Page 13: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp High beam ADS malfunction. See Index Preglow. See Index ASD malfunction. See Index Warning Lamp ABS malfunction. See Index. (should go out with the engine running unless) Battery not being charged properly. See Index. Brake pads worn down.

  • Page 14: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    Should the engine continue to operate be repaired at your authorized with the key in steering lock position Mercedes-Benz dealer at the earliest Ambient temperatures 0, refer to Engine, Turning Off possible date. below +14°F(-10°C): Manually in Index.

  • Page 15: Driving Instructions

    Driving Instructions After hard braking, it is advisable to The condition of the parking brake drive on for some time, rather than system is checked each time the car is Power Assistance immediately parking, so the air stream in the shop for the required will cool down the brakes faster.
  • Page 16 These indicators are the brake system should be carried out properties of the vehicle can be located in six places on the tread by an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ affected to an extent that the safety is circumference and become visible at a dealer.
  • Page 17 Warning! Aquaplaning Warning! Do not allow your tires to wear Depending on the depth of the water If ice has formed on the road, tire down too far. With less than in (3 layer on the road, aquaplaning may traction will be substantially mm) of tread, the adhesion occur, even at low speeds and with new reduced.
  • Page 18 Parking Winter Driving Instructions If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads, the braking Warning! The most important rule for slippery or efficiency should be tested as soon as icy roads is to drive sensibly and to possible after driving is resumed while To reduce the risk of personal injury avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation...

  • Page 20: Air Outlets

    Air Outlets 5 Left center air outlet, Note: adjustable 1 Air volume control 6 Right center air outlet, Dust particles (down to a certain size) for left air outlet, adjustable and pollen are filtered out before turn left to open 7 Side air outlet, left and right, outside air enters the passenger 2 Air volume control...

  • Page 21: Automatic Climate Control

    Automatic Climate Control 5 Defrost Right side passenger compartment: Left side passenger compartment: 6 Residual engine heat utilization 12 Temperature selector 1 Temperature selector 7 Air recirculation 13 Temperature display 2 Temperature display 8 Air volume selector 14 Automatic mode 3 Automatic mode 9 Economy 15 Air distribution buttons...
  • Page 22 The temperature selected with the 1, 12 Temperature Selector Note: temperature selector is reached as quickly as possible. The desired interior temperature can be If the Automatic Climate Control is in selected separately for the left and right the "Diagnosis Mode", turn key in The temperature selector should be left side of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 23 6 Residual Engine Heat The system will automatically shut off The system will automatically Utilization switch from recirculated air to fresh • after approx. 30 minutes, air if button is pressed With the engine switched off, it is • if the engine coolant temperature possible to continue heating the interior drops below 122°F (50 °C), •...

  • Page 24: Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Outlet

    8 Air Volume Selector 12 Off The air volume is automatically The fresh air supply to the car interior regulated in is shut off. AUTO = Normal setting While driving, use this setting only temporarily, otherwise the windshield and all intermediate positions, except could fog up.

  • Page 25: Climate Control

    4 Adjustable air outlet, left side 5 Adjustable air outlet, right side 6 Air distribution slide Top position: air flow from air outlets (4 and 5). Bottom position: air flow from air outlets beneath front seats. Intermediate positions can be selected for a mixed air flow.

  • Page 26: Car Keys

    Flat Key deterrent locking system requiring a locks and below the trunk lock. special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained via your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. The flat key fits all locks on the Car.

  • Page 27: Infrared Remote Control

    Master Key in Key Holder Infrared Remote Control Receiver in door handle 1 Release button for master key Transmit button Unlocking: Releasing: press release button (1). The Transmitter eye and battery check Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver key unfolds from the holder by itself. (3) and press transmit button (1).
  • Page 28 Locking: Notes: Aim transmitter eye (2) at a receiver If a door or the trunk is not properly (3) and press transmit button (1). closed after you attempt to lock the Distance to receiver max. 20 ft (6 m). vehicle by remote control, the red indicator lamps will continue to blink The red indicator lamp on the receiver (max.
  • Page 29 Closing Windows and Sliding/ Pop- Warning! Note: Up Roof from Outside Never close the windows or If the side windows and sliding/ pop-up Continue to press transmit button (1) sliding/pop-up roof if there is the roof cannot be opened automatically by after locking car.

  • Page 30: Central Locking System

    Central Locking System Doors Central locking switch The entire vehicle may be locked or 1 Opening - pull handle When you lock the car, all door lock unlocked by either using the master 2 Unlocking buttons should move down. If any one key in the door or trunk locks, or 3 Locking stays up, the respective door is not...

  • Page 31: Trunk

    The doors can only be locked with the Notes: central locking switch, if the front doors are closed. In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors and trunk can The doors cannot be unlocked with the be locked and unlocked individually.
  • Page 32 Warning! Never close the windows or siding/pop-up roof if there is the possiblity of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In case the closing procedure causes potential danger, the closing procedure can be immediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking position (3) within 10 seconds.
  • Page 33 Power Closing Assist for Doors and Note: Warning! Trunk Lid If the trunk lid does not close, refer to To prevent possible personal injury, The doors and trunk lid close Trunk Lid, Manual Closing in Index. always keep hands and fingers away automatically if: from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the trunk...
  • Page 34 Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blinking exterior The anti-theft alarm is automatically lamps. At the same time an alarm horn armed or disarmed with any of your will sound intermittently for 60 vehicle's keys or infrared remote seconds, pause for 30 seconds, and control by locking or unlocking either...
  • Page 35 Seat and head restraint adjustment: Warning! A Seat, fore/aft, up/down Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while B Seat tilt driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. C Seat cushion depth Never ride in a moving vehicle with D Backrest tilt the seat back reclined.
  • Page 36 Storing seat/head restraint/ steering Recalling seat/head restraint/ steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions in memory: mirror positions stored in memory: Three sets of seat/head restraint/ To recall a seat/head restraint/ steering wheel/exterior and inside rear steering wheel/exterior and inside rear view mirror positions may be view mirror position, push and hold...
  • Page 37 Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the Fasten seat belts. Infants and small driver should adjust the seat height for children should be seated in a properly Bring seat backrest to upright position proper vision as well as fore/aft secured restraint system that complies before recalling a stored seat/head placement and seat back angle to insure with U.S.
  • Page 38 Bottom Center can be selected together with The inflation pressure of the air cushion can be continuously varied between position "0" = without pressure, and position "5" = maximum pressure, by changing the pressure regulator (2) setting. Lumbar Support Multicontour Backrest 1 Pressure regulator The side bolsters of the backrest can 1 Height regulator...
  • Page 39 The front seat heaters can be switched Note: on with the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2, the rear seat heaters When in operation, the seat heater only in steering lock position 2. consumes a large amount of power. It is advisable not to use the seat heater Press switch to turn on heater: longer than necessary.
  • Page 40 Warning! The armrest does not suffice as a child restraint system. In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked armrest. Infants and small children should always be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S.
  • Page 41 Power Seats, Rear The seats can be adjusted using the slide switches located in either of the rear doors. Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver's or front passenger's door open, the power seats can also be operated with the key removed or in steering lock position 0).
  • Page 42 Armrest with Integrated Storage Head Restraints, Rear Placing head restraints upright: Compartment (Rear Bench Seat) (Vehicles without rear power seats) Pull head restraint forward by its strap until it locks in position. Pull down the armrest by its strap. Turn key in steering lock to inclination of head restraints: Before storing the armrest in the position 1 or 2.
  • Page 43 Important! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.
  • Page 44 Adjustable Steering Wheel Note: Turn key in steering lock to position 1 The steering wheel position can be or 2 (with the driver's or front stored in memory together with the passenger's door open, the steering seat/head restraint/exterior and wheel can also be operated with the inside rear view mirror positions, see key removed or in steering lock Index.
  • Page 45 Seat Belts and Supplemental Warning! Seat Belt Warning System Restraint System (SRS) Never ride in a moving vehicle with With the key in steering lock position Your vehicle is equipped with lap- the seat back reclined. Sitting in an 2, an audible warning sounds for a short shoulder seat belts, emergency excessively reclined position can be time if the driver's seat belt is not...
  • Page 46 For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the seat or seat back into positions which could affect the correct seat belt position. Unfastening of Seat Belts Push the release button (3) in the belt buckle (2). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate (1).
  • Page 47 Warning! • Position the lap belt as low which is properly secured by a lap as possible on your hips and not belt or lap belt portion of a lap- USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. across the abdomen. If the belt is shoulder belt.
  • Page 48 Supplemental Restraint System Emergency Tensioning In cases of other frontal impacts, roll- (SRS) Retractor (ETR) overs, certain side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents without The SRS uses two crash severity levels The seat belts are equipped with frontal forces, the emergency (thresholds) to activate either the ETR emergency tensioning retractors.
  • Page 49 Airbags The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is the three point seat belt. In some cases, however, the protective effect of a seat belt can be further enhanced by an airbag. The driver airbag (1) is located in the steering wheel hub.
  • Page 50 Initially, when the key is turned from authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer angled impacts (within the shaded steering lock position 0 to positions 1 or immediately to have the system...
  • Page 51 Failure to follow these instructions be inspected by an authorized back against the seat back. can result in severe injuries to you or MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that other occupants. time and replaced when necessary.
  • Page 52 Mercedes-Benz dealer. or front passenger airbag Mercedes-Benz dealer. cover and installation of • Do not pass belts over sharp additional electrical/electronic •...
  • Page 53 Infants and Child Restraint Warning! Children too big for child restraint Systems systems should use regular seat belts. According to accident statistics, Position the shoulder belt across the We recommend that all infants and children are safer when properly chest and shoulder, not the face or children be restrained at all times while restrained in the rear seating neck.
  • Page 54 Steering is unlocked. rear window defroster, (If necessary, move steering wheel power windows, slightly to allow the key to be power seats, front, turned clockwise to position 1.) heated seats, front, Most electrical consumers can be adjustable steering wheel. operated. For detailed information see respective subjects.
  • Page 55 6 Press switch briefly: One wipe without washer water (select only if window is wet)Press switch past resistance point: Windshield washer, windshield wiper; headlamp cleaning system (only in exterior lamp switch positions Canada only: also in position when the engine is running) 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off...
  • Page 56 Have the system checked at your indicator will come on. Windshield Wiper Smears authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as possible. If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even during rain, activate the washer system as often as necessary.
  • Page 57 Standing Lamps Parking lamps (also side When the vehicle is parked on the marker lamps, taillamps, street the standing lamps (right or left license plate lamps, side parking lamps) can be turned on, instrument panel lamps) making the vehicle more visible to Canada only: When the passing vehicles.
  • Page 58 Inside and Exterior Rear View Mirrors Inside Rear View Mirror The mirror is electrically adjustable. Use your inside mirror to determine the size and distance of objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror. The switch is located on the center Antiglare Night Position console.
  • Page 59 Exterior Rear View Mirrors Note: Turn key in steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirrors have electrically (with either front door open, the heated glass. The heater switches on mirrors can be operated with key automatically, depending on outside removed or in steering lock temperature.
  • Page 60 Exterior Rear View Mirror Folding the mirrors out Multiple Images Turn switch to point rearward. Press This vehicle is equipped with anti- switch forward until the mirrors are fogging dual-pane side windows to folded out. provide extra insulation against heat, cold and noise.
  • Page 61 Sun Visors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Roar seats: Swing sun visors down to protect Front seats: Touch the cover to lower the mirror. against sun glare. The lamp will switch on automatically. With the visor engaged in its inner If sunlight enters through a side mounting, the lamp can be switched Close the cover and the lamp will go window, disengage visor from inner...
  • Page 62 2 Interior Lamps A Interior lamps switched off. B Interior lamps switched on, Rear Courtesy Lamps A Courtesy lamps switched off. B Courtesy lamps switched on. Interior Lighting 5 Reading Lamps, Rear Note: Interior Lamps (Door contact) The lamps are switched on and off The courtesy lamps cannot be individually with a switch in the switched off as long as a rear door is...
  • Page 63 Storage/Eyeglasses Compartment To open: Press button (2). Glove Box The glove box lid is equipped with a container for coins and small accessories. To open: Press button (4). Note: The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked by using the Storage Compartments Storage Compartments master key in lock (5).
  • Page 64 in center console, front in rear doors Lighter Ashtrays To remove ashtray from center Turn key in steering lock to console: position 1 or 2. By touching the top of the cover Push in lighter (1); it will pop out lightly, the ashtray opens automatically.
  • Page 65 Glass Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up Feature An additional screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract. Warning! When closing the sliding roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
  • Page 66 Express Opening and Closing Press switch past resistance point and release - window opens or closes completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop during the last few inches before closure and open slightly.

  • Page 67: Rear Window Sunshade

    Warning! The power windows can also be closed with the key or infrared remote control When closing the windows, be sure while locking the vehicle doors or that there is no danger of anyone trunk (see Central Locking System in being harmed by the closing Index).

  • Page 68: Rear Window Defroster

    Note: Shelf below Rear Window The rear window defroster uses a large Warning! amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the The shelf below the rear window defroster as soon as the window is should not be used to carry objects.

  • Page 69: Setting Clock

    Adjusting clock more than one minute Cellular Telephone ahead or back: The vehicle is prepared for the Pull out adjustment knob (1), turn to installation of a cellular telephone. For the right respectively left and hold until further information and installation the desired time is set.
  • Page 71 Driving...

  • Page 72: Drinking And Driving

    Drinking and Driving Driving Off Warning! Test the brakes briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the Drinking and driving can be a very road is clear of other traffic. dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect Warm up the engine smoothly.

  • Page 73: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Driving Accelerator position The automatic transmission selects The selector lever is automatically Partial throttle = early upshifting = individual gears automatically, locked while in position "P". To normal acceleration dependent upon move the selector lever out of position "P", the service brake pedal Full throttle = later upshifting = •...
  • Page 74 Engage only Coasting the vehicle, or driving for with the car stopped. any other reason with selector lever in "N", can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 75 Important! To prevent the engine from laboring at Stopping low RPMs, do not allow the engine Do not exceed the vehicle speed limits speed to drop too low on uphill For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, for individual gear selections, which are gradients.

  • Page 76: Rear Fender Indicator

    Rear Fender Indicators Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator. When the reverse gear is selected, the rear fender indicators will extend Speed is set by briefly pushing the upward from the rear corners of the lever to position 1 or 2.
  • Page 77 • The use of cruise control can be system checked at your authorized dangerous on slippery roads. Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as Caution! Rapid changes in tire adhesion possible. can result in wheel spin and loss When driving with the cruise control, of control.

  • Page 78: Charge Indicator Lamp

    There is no need for concern should the must be repaired at an authorized oil pressure warning lamp light up MERCEDES-BENZ dealer The oil pressure at idle speed may drop briefly, (for example, in sharp turns or immediately. if the engine is at operating hard braking) provided the lamp goes temperature.

  • Page 79: Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp

    Low Engine Oil Level Warning If no oil leaks are noted and there is Engine Oil Consumption Lamp indicated engine oil pressure, continue to drive to the nearest service station Engine oil consumption checks should With the key in steering lock position where the engine oil should be topped only be made after the break-in period.

  • Page 80: Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Warning! Warning! With the key in steering lock position The outside temperature indicator • Driving when your engine is badly 2, the fuel reserve warning lamps come is not designed to serve as an Ice- overheated can cause some fluids on and should go out when the engine Warning Device and is therefore which may have leaked into the...

  • Page 81: Low Engine Coolant Level

    Low Engine Coolant Level Note: Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The engine will Warning Lamp With the key in steering lock position overheat causing major engine 2, the warning lamp comes on and damage.

  • Page 82: Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp

    Have the brake system checked at your If a brake or turn signal lamp fails, the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as lamp failure indicator will come on soon as possible. when applying the brake or actuating the turn signal and stay on until the engine is turned off.

  • Page 83: Brake Warning Lamp

    Brake Warning Lamp Warning! When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached, have the brake The brake warning lamp will come on Driving with the brake warning system checked for brake pad thickness with the key in steering lock position lamp on can result in an accident.
  • Page 84 To alert following vehicles to slippery hazardous road conditions and road conditions you discover, operate functions as a reminder to take extra Have the system checked at your your hazard warning flashers as care while driving. authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer appropriate. as soon as possible.

  • Page 85: Automatic Locking Differential (Asd)

    We recommend that When testing the parking brake on a disengage at speeds above 16.2 mph you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz brake test dynamometer, turn off the (26 km/h). dealer as soon as possible to have the engine to avoid engaging the automatic ASD checked.

  • Page 86: Adaptive Damping System (Ads)

    Adaptive Damping System We recommend that you visit an (ADS) authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as soon as possible to have the system Depending upon road surface checked-out. conditions, load, driving style, ADS will automatically adjust the optimal Note: ride firmness. If the battery was disconnected, the...

  • Page 87: Emission Control

    Inhalation of exhaust gas is Abroad, there is a widely-spread keep certain components of the exhaust hazardous to your health. All Mercedes-Benz service network at gases within permissible limits exhaust gas contains carbon your disposal. If you plan to travel into required by law.

  • Page 88: Winter Driving

    Mercedes- Use only snow chains that are tested Capacities: Fuels, Coolants, Benz dealer by using the and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Lubricants etc. in Index. coupon in the "Owner's Service Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer • For diesel fuels, refer to Index.

  • Page 89: Practical Hints

    Practical Hints...

  • Page 90: Hood

    Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving. Hood Pull handle (2) out of radiator grill to stop and open hood. Do not lift hood To open: at louvers of grill! Make certain the To unlock the hood, pull release lever...

  • Page 91: Checking Coolant Level

    Adding Coolant. Warning! If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 • Use extreme caution when opening mixture of water and MB the hood if there are any signs of anticorrosion/antifreeze should be added. steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system.

  • Page 92: Checking Engine Oil Level

    To check the engine oil level, park Oil level must be between vehicle on level ground, with engine at the lower (min) and normal operational temperature. upper(max) mark of the dipstick Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.
  • Page 93 When noticing fluid loss or gear The fluid level in the transmission is shifting malfunctions, we recommend dependent upon its temperature. The to have your authorized Mercedes- maximum and minimum fluid level Benz dealer check the transmission marks on the dipstick are applicable fluid level.

  • Page 94: Turning Off Engine Manually

    Turning Off Engine Manually Bleeding of Fuel System If the engine continues to run after the The fuel system is a self bleeding key is turned to steering lock position system. Turn the key in steering lock 0, open the hood and push down the fully to the right and crank engine (for lever marked "STOP"...

  • Page 95: Trunk Lamp

    Trunk Lamp Spare Wheel, Lug Wrench First Aid Kit 1 Opening lid 1 Switching off 1 Trunk floor The first aid kit is stored in the shelf 2 Switching on 2 Strap below the rear window. 3 Luggage bowl Switch off (1) trunk lamp if the trunk is 4 Lug wrench Stowing Things in the Vehicle to remain open for along period of time.

  • Page 96: Vehicle Jack

    Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.

  • Page 97: Wheels

    See your retightened after approx. 60-300 miles retaining the same direction of travel. authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for (100-500 km). Rotating, however, should be carried further information. out at a mileage of 3000 -6000 miles...

  • Page 98: Changing Wheels

    tire beads. For this reason, check rims Changing Wheels for damage at regular intervals. The rim flanges must be checked for wear Move vehicle to a level area which is a before a tire is mounted. Remove burrs, safe distance from the roadway. if any.
  • Page 99 5. Remove the protective cover from 6. Insert jack arm fully into the tube 7. Unscrew wheel bolts completely. the jack support tube opening by hole up to the stop. Place jack on Keep bolt threads protected from inserting a screwdriver in the firm ground.
  • Page 100 11. Install spare wheel on wheel 13. Fold wrench together and Before storing the jack, the jack arm hub. Insert wheel bolts and tighten the five bolts evenly, must be lowered almost to the base of tighten them slightly. following the sequence the jack.
  • Page 101 Tire Inflation Pressure Increased inflation pressures for heavy Warning! loads produce favorable handling A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire characteristics with lighter loads and Do not overinflate tires, inflation pressures specified for are perfectly permissible. The ride of Overinflating tires can result in summer and winter tires as well as for the vehicle, however, will become...

  • Page 102: Battery

    Battery When removing and connecting the Warning! battery, always make sure that all The maintenance-free battery is located electrical consumers are off and the Never lean over batteries while in the trunk behind the right-hand cover key is in steering lock position 0. connecting or jump starting, you panel.

  • Page 103: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly 7 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking, side marker and standing When replacing bulbs, install only 12 1 Headlamp horizontal adjustment lamp bulb volt bulbs with the specified watt screw rating 8 Electrical connector for high and 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw low beam headlamp bulb 3 Fog lamp vertical adjustment...
  • Page 104 Replacing bulb: Bulb for high and low beam Turn Signal, Parking, Side HB2 (60/55 W) Marker and Standing Lamp When replacing halogen bulbs do not (1157 [21/5 W/32/3 cp] bulb) touch glass portion of bulb with bare Bulb for fog lamp hands.
  • Page 105 Adjusting Headlamp Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp do the following: • Park unloaded vehicle on level surface. Check surface with carpenter's level. • Remove cover above headlamp. Move retaining clamps (5) aside and remove cover.
  • Page 106 Taillamp Assemblies 5 Backup lamp License Plate Lamps (21 W/32 cp bulb) (5 W bulb) 1 Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 6 Trunk lamp (10 W bulb) Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and take out bulb. 2 Stop, side marker lamp To replace bulbs: (21/4 W/35/1.2 cp bulb)

  • Page 107: Fuses

    High Mounted Stop Lamp Main fuse box in engine compartment Auxiliary fuse box in trunk behind (H2 [20 W] bulb) right side cover Fuses To replace the bulb, press tabs on both Always use a new fuse for replacement. sides (arrows) to release cover. Before replacing a blown fuse, Never attempt to repair or bridge a determine the cause of the short circuit.

  • Page 108: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Proceed as follows: Important! If the battery is discharged, the engine Position the vehicle with the 3, Clamp one end of the first should be started with jumper cables charged battery so that the jumper cable to the positive and the (12 V) battery of another jumper cables will reach, but (+) terminal of the discharged...
  • Page 109 Important! Warning! Important! 5. Start engine of the vehicle with Never lean over batteries while A discharged battery can freeze at the charged battery and run at connecting or jump starting, approx. + 14°F (-10°C). In that case, it high idle. Then start engine of you might get injured.

  • Page 110: Towing The Vehicle

    We recommend that the vehicle be Warning! transported using flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other With the engine not running, there is types of towing. no power assistance for the braking and steering systems. In this case, if The vehicle may be towed with all is important to keep in mind that a wheels on the ground and the selector...
  • Page 111 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle paint damage. Frequent washing, recommended by Mercedes-Benz however, reduces and/or eliminates the because of the possibility of Warning! aggressiveness and potency of the incompatibility between materials used above adverse in-fluences. in the production process and others Many cleaning products can be applied later.
  • Page 112 Engine Cleaning the outside mirrors to prevent them from year; once before and once after getting damaged. winter. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied If the vehicle has been run through an Headlamp Cleaning System to the engine compartment after every automatic car wash -in particular one of engine cleaning.
  • Page 113 Instrument Cluster Paintwork, Painted Body Light Alloy Wheels Components Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or MB-Autoshampoo should be used for mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a MB-Gloss Preserver should be applied regular cleaning of the light alloy washing solution. Wipe with a cloth when water drops on the paint surface wheels.

  • Page 114: Testing Infrared Remote Control

    Testing Infrared Remote Control When inserting new batteries, make Synchronizing System: Checking Batteries: sure they are correctly installed. The system may have to be re- If the transmit button (1) is pressed Slide battery cover onto housing until synchronized, if the transmitter is longer than 1 second, the battery locked in place.

  • Page 115: Front Head Restraints

    Installation: Push button (1) up for approximately 5 seconds. Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop. Adjust head restraint to the desired position. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Front Head Restraints Depress release button (2) beneath the Do not drive the vehicle without the seatback covering material and pull...

  • Page 116: Rear Seat Cushion

    Rear Seat Cushion Manual Closing of Trunk Lid Manual Retraction of Trunk Lid Handle Removal: Push in locking tabs (1) (on The trunk lid can be closed manually left and right side of seat) and pull up should a malfunction occur on the The trunk lid handle can be retracted seat at the front.

  • Page 117: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Replacing Wiper Blades Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety Note: tab down (1), push wiper blade For safety reasons, remove key from downward (2) and remove, Do not open engine hood with wiper steering lock before replacing a wiper installation - driver's side: arms folded forward.

  • Page 118: Manual Release Of Fuel Filler Flap

    Fold back access cover in left side panel of trunk with a screwdriver. Insert socket wrench (from tool kit) through opening in panel and place on the hex-drive of the electric motor. Turn socket wrench (manually) to open or close roof as desired. To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear: turn clockwise.

  • Page 119: Roof Rack

    Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Use only those roof racks approved by 1 Automatic belt tensioner Mercedes-Benz to avoid damage to the 2 Crankshaft Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original vehicle. Follow manufacturer's 3 Air conditioning compressor spare parts should be installed.
  • Page 121 Technical Data...

  • Page 122: Identification Plates

    1 Certification Tag (left door pillar) 2 Identification Tag (lower edge of windshield) 3 Vehicle Identification No. (on cross member beneath front passenger seat) 4 Engine No. 5 Body No. and Paintwork No. 6 Emission Control Tag Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

  • Page 123: Warranty Coverage

    Should you lose your Owner's Service Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and Warranty Policy Booklet, have and your authorized MERCEDES- your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ BENZ dealer will exchange or repair dealer arrange for a replacement. It will any defective parts in accordance with be mailed to you.

  • Page 124: Technical Data

    /² J x 16 H 2 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Wheel offset 51 mm (2.0 in) See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the Summer tires: corresponding data of all special bodies and special Radial-ply tires 225/60 R 16 97 V equipment.

  • Page 125: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc

    Fuels , Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils Engine with oil filter 8.0 l (8.5 US qt)
  • Page 126 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 I) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 Rear axle with automatic 1.4 US qt (1.3 I) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 for limited slip locking differential (ASD) differential Hydraulic system for adap- approx.

  • Page 127: Engine Oils

    The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years, preferably in the spring. It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will provide you with additional information.

  • Page 128: Diesel Fuels

    Diesel Fuels certain quantity of kerosene may be Even in extreme climatic conditions, added. Mixing only to be done within the maximum mixture ratio should not Use only commercially available the cars' fuel tank. Kerosene has to be exceed 50%. vehicular diesel fuels No.

  • Page 129: Coolants

    The water in the cooling system must time you bring your vehicle to your The cooling system was filled at the meet minimum requirements, which are authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for factory with a coolant providing freeze usually satisfied by normal drinking maintenance service.

  • Page 130: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information and may depart significantly from the tested under controlled conditions on a norm due to variations in driving habits, specified indoor laboratory test wheel. This has been prepared as required of all service practices and differences in road Sustained high temperature can cause manufacturers of passenger cars under characteristics and climate.

  • Page 131: Problems With Your Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the dealership...

  • Page 132: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc.. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424- 9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C.

  • Page 133: Index

    Index:...
  • Page 134 ABS 75, Battery Diesel fuels Activated charcoal filter Battery not being charged Drinking and driving Adaptive damping system (ADS) Charge indicator lamp 14,78 Driving instructions Brake fluid 16, 83, 111, 126-127 Driving off Air conditioner refrigerant Brake pads worn Air outlets Brake pad wear indicator lamp Emergency tensioning retractor Airbag...
  • Page 135 First aid kit Lamps, exterior Fog lamps Parking brake 14-16, 18, 64, 72-75, Fuel consumption gauge Headlamp, adjusting 83, 85, 93, 96, 98, Fuel filler flap, manual release Headlamps 57, 82, Power closing assist for doors and Fuel reserve warning lamp High mounted stop lamp trunk lid Fuel system, bleeding...
  • Page 136 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Technical data Vanity mirrors emergency tensioning retractor Tire inflation pressure Vehicle jack and airbag Tires 16-17, 85, 88, 97, 101, 124, Vehicle tools Seat belt warning lamp Warranty coverage Seat belts and warning system Towing the vehicle Washing the car Shelf below rear window...
  • Page 137 Warning! Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service when performing any maintenance work or repairs. your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, Improper or incomplete service may damage the vehicle see your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

  • Page 139: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    1 Fuel Supply Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip Turn fuel filler cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. 2 Tire Inflation Pressure: Check at least every two weeks. For details see Index.
  • Page 140 What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Coolant: • Fuel: For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/antifreeze), refer Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane index to Index. 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON). Fuel tank capacity approx.

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