Page 1 Owner's Manual C-Class Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
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Symbols Optional equipment Warning Environmental note Possible vehicle damage Instruction Continuation symbol ( e page) Page reference Display Display in the multi-function display Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 3 DaimlerChrysler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with your Mercedes-Benz and read the You can also get to know the major fea- Owner's Manual. This will help you to ob- tures of your C-Class in the interactive Owner's...
Page 4 Contents Index ......3 Introduction ....17 At a glance .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index Air distribution Anti-lock braking system Setting (Thermatic) ... . 156 see ABS 7G‑TRONIC ..... 114 Setting (Thermotronic) .
Page 6 Index Selector lever positions ..112 Belt tensioners Brake fluid ..... 333 Shift ranges ....114 Activation .
Page 7 Index Parktronic ....219 ISOFIX ..... . . 64 Display message (multi-function Plastic trim .
Page 8 Index Daytime driving lamps Display message (multi-function Trailer towing ....212 On-board computer (luxury mul- steering wheel) ..232, 237 Winter .
Page 9 Index Emergency engine starting ..306 Consumption ....197 Folding in (on-board computer, Emergency key element Display message (luxury multi- luxury multi-function steering Lost .
Page 10 Bulbs Loss ..... . . 268 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..313 Indicator and warning lamp Petrol ..... . 193 Glove compartment .
Page 11 Index Selecting the language (on- Jump-starting ....303 Stopping the engine ... 111 board computer, luxury multi- Kickdown .
Page 12 Index Locking Service ..... 135 Modifying the programming Automatic ....79 Telephone .
Page 13 Index NECK-PRO head restraint ..56 Standard display menu ..123 Parking lock Resetting triggered NECK-PRO Trip computer ....123 Releasing manually (automatic head restraints .
Page 14 Index ® PRESAFE ..... . 55 Rear foglamp ....99, 285 Reserve fuel .
Page 15 Index Route guidance Fuel tank ....328 Spare wheel On-board computer (luxury mul- Transmission oil ....331 Fitting .
Page 16 Index Standard display Submenu (luxury multi-function Technical data On-board computer (luxury mul- steering wheel) Acceleration ....319 ti-function steering wheel) ..129 Convenience submenu .
Page 17 Index Thermotronic ....162 Tow-away protection ... . . 72 Trip computer Activating/deactivating ..164 Towing .
Page 18 Index Tyres Windows misted up Direction of rotation ... 202 Thermatic ....158 Warning and indicator lamp General notes .
Page 19: Introduction
Mercedes-Benz will take back your Environmental note A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib- Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an envi- ute to environmental protection. You DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of ronmentally-responsible manner, in ac- should therefore adhere to the service integrated environmental protection.
Page 20 Risk of accident required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for A heavy impact to the vehicle underbody, this purpose. tyres or wheels (e.g. bottoming out in rough terrain or when driving over an obstacle at high speed) can damage the vehicle.
Page 21 If you did not purchase your vehicle from an authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle has never been inspected at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, it is possi- ble that your vehicle is not registered in your name with Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
Page 22 Introduction Correct use Correct use Observe the following information when using your vehicle: The safety notes in this manual The “Technical data” section in this manual National road traffic regulations National road traffic licensing regula- tions Risk of injury Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehicle.
Page 23 At a glance Exterior view ....22 Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles 24 Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehi- cles ......26 Instrument cluster, kilometres .
Page 24: Exterior View
At a glance Exterior view Exterior view Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 25 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Boot 6 Sliding/tilting sunroof* a Front lights b Fitting the front towing Opening and closing Panorama power sliding/ tilting sunroof* Spare wheel 7 Exterior mirrors c Tyres and wheels Vehicle tool kit 8 Windscreen wipers, opera- Checking the tyre pres-...
Page 26: Cockpit, Left-Hand-Drive Vehicles
At a glance Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 27 At a glance Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Automatic transmission*: 8 Opens the glove compart- e Combination switch steering wheel gearshift ment • Main-beam headlamps paddles* 9 Locks/unlocks the glove • Turn signals 2 Cruise control lever* compartment •...
Page 28: Cockpit, Right-Hand-Drive Vehi
At a glance Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 29 At a glance Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Overhead control panel 8 Adjusts the headlamp g Combination switch range • Main-beam headlamps 2 Parktronic* warning dis- 9 Light switch play • Turn signals 3 Cruise control lever* a Door control panel •...
Page 30: Instrument Cluster, Kilometres
At a glance Instrument cluster, kilometres Instrument cluster, kilometres Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel (4 buttons) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 31 At a glance Instrument cluster, kilometres Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Reserve fuel warning lamp a Automatic transmission*: h Speedometer selector lever position dis- 2 Coolant warning lamp j Brake system warning play lamp 3 Turn signal indicator lamp Vehicles with manual k Seat belt warning lamp ®...
Page 32 At a glance Instrument cluster, kilometres Vehicles with luxury multi-function steering wheel (12 buttons) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 33 At a glance Instrument cluster, kilometres Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Turn signal indicator lamp c Outside temperature f Vehicles with manual transmission: additional ® 2 ESP Vehicles with automatic warning lamp speedometer transmission*: additional 3 Speedometer speedometer, if for the Automatic transmission*: 4 Segments selector lever position dis-...
Page 34: Instrument Cluster, Miles
At a glance Instrument cluster, miles Instrument cluster, miles Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel (4 buttons) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 35 At a glance Instrument cluster, miles Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Reserve fuel warning lamp a Automatic transmission*: h Speedometer selector lever position dis- 2 Coolant warning lamp j Brake system warning play lamp 3 Turn signal indicator lamp Vehicles with manual k Seat belt warning lamp ®...
Page 36 At a glance Instrument cluster, miles Vehicles with luxury multi-function steering wheel (12 buttons) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 37 At a glance Instrument cluster, miles Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Turn signal indicator lamp c Outside temperature f Vehicles with manual transmission: additional ® 2 ESP Vehicles with automatic warning lamp speedometer transmission*: additional 3 Speedometer speedometer, if for the Automatic transmission*: 4 Segments selector lever position dis-...
Page 38: Multi-Function Steering Wheel
At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Multi-function steering wheel Function Page 1 Multi-function display Multi-function steering wheel (4 but- Operating the on-board tons) computer 2 æ • Increases the volume • Sets the time/date 3 ç • Decreases the volume •...
Page 39 At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Luxury multi-function steering Function Page Function Page wheel* (12 buttons) 4 L Back/confirms mes- 1 Multi-function display sage/switches off voice Operating the on-board control* computer 5 Selecting a submenu or 2 Adjusting the volume scrolling in lists æ...
Page 40: Centre Console
At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page 1 Switches the hazard warn- 8 Rolls the rear window Upper section ing lamps on/off blind* up/down 2 ATA indicator lamp* 9 Switches ADVANCED AGILITY package with 3 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG sports mode* on/off OFF warning lamp a Controls Thermatic...
Page 41: Lower Section
At a glance Centre console Lower section Function Page Function Page 1 Opens the ashtray* 5 COMAND/Audio control*: see Operating Instructions Cigarette lighter* for Head Unit Socket 6 Automatic transmission*: 2 Manual transmission: gear selects the gearshift pro- gram lever Automatic transmission*: selector lever 3 Opens the stowage com-...
Page 42: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page 1 Switches the rear interior 7 Deactivates the interior lighting on/off motion sensor* 2 Switches the automatic in- 8 Switches the left-hand terior lighting on/off reading lamp on/off 3 Switches the right-hand 9 Switches the front interior reading lamp on/off...
Page 43: Door Control Panel
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page 1 Opens the door 8 Opens/closes the rear windows 2 Stores settings for the 9 Override switch for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel* rear windows 3 Selects the left exterior a Boot lid remote release mirror...
Page 44: Stowage Compartments
At a glance Stowage compartments Stowage compartments Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 45 At a glance Stowage compartments Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Glove compartment b Stowage compartment on f Stowage compartment top of the dashboard under the armrest 2 Door stowage pocket c Luggage net in the front- g Stowage compartment in 3 Map pocket passenger footwell the rear*...
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Page 47: Safety
Safety Occupant safety ... . . 46 Driving safety systems ..67 Anti-theft systems... . 71 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 48: Restraint System
Safety Occupant safety ® PRE-SAFE * (preventive occupant safety of the impact, and is thus better suited to Occupant safety prevent injury system) and SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) provide additional protection and Thus, in accident situations where an airbag is Restraint systems consist of: deployed, it only provides protection in addition...
Page 49: Airbag
Safety Occupant safety certain circumstances this could cause se- Only one person should use each seat belt Airbags vere or even fatal injuries. Make sure that at any one time. all vehicle occupants – in particular, preg- Risk of injury On no account should children travel sitting nant women –...
Page 50 = : checked. 4 Buckle does not light up when you switch on Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety the ignition reasons, you only use seat belts which have SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- does not go out after the engine has...
Page 51: Control Unit
However, the deployment detected further deceleration. out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- of each individual system will depend on the ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz The front belt tensioners can only be trig- type of accident determined by the control sys- Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 52: System
Mercedes-Benz recommends belts in the rear are equipped with belt for each three-point seat belt in the that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service tensioners and belt force limiters. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work front of the vehicle when the belt...
Page 53 Safety Occupant safety within milliseconds or sudden braking, airbag is deactivated if a child restraint Make sure that there are no people, ani- please observe the following points: system with automatic child seat recog- mals or objects between the vehicle oc- nition is fitted to the front-passenger cupants and the area of deployment of All vehicle occupants must select a seat...
Page 54: Driver's
Benz recommends that you use a if the system determines that airbag Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this How the airbags work deployment can offer additional protec- purpose. In particular, work relevant to The airbags inflate within milliseconds.
Page 55: Driver's Knee Airbag
Vehicle occupants – in particular, chil- have been tested for use in Mercedes-Benz tected. dren – must not lean their head on the vehicles and which are fitted with a special tear seam for sidebags.
Page 56: Windowbags
The sidebags inflate next to the outer seat the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- cushions. Risk of injury mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- Front sidebags 1 and rear sidebags* 2 Observe the following notes to reduce the...
Page 57: Presafe
Safety Occupant safety Windowbags 1 are deployed: If you are driving faster than approximately area of the window in which the window- ® 35 km/h, PRESAFE takes the following bag is deployed at the start of an accident with a high measures in the aforementioned situa- Vehicle occupants must always have rate of vehicle acceleration or decelera-...
Page 58: In The Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. provides better head support. An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care increases the risk of injury to the child in Risk of injury products to clean child restraint systems. You...
Page 59 Benz covers. jured Only use child restraint systems which have all vehicle occupants must always have been recommended for Mercedes-Benz on their seat belt fastened correctly the rear seats. If you fit a child restraint system to the front-passenger seat, you must move...
Page 60: Passenger Airbag Off Warn
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. front-passenger front airbag when it is de- Do not place any objects, e.g. a cushion, ployed.
Page 61 Safety Occupant safety Suitable vehicle seats Weight categories and Child restraint system Child restraint sys- Child restraint system Child restraint system on the centre rear seat on the centre rear seat ages on the front-passenger tem on the left-hand seat and right-hand rear without through-load- with through-loading...
Page 62 Safety Occupant safety "Universal" category child restraint sys- tems can be recognised by their orange approval label. The label is affixed to the child seat and identifies the type of child seat. Example of an approval label on the child restraint system ISOFIX* child seat securing system Weight...
Page 63 Safety Occupant safety Weight Carry-cot 0: up to 0+: up to 13 kg I: 9 to 18 kg category 10 kg Rear bench seat, left and right 8 X: this position is unsuitable. 9 IL: as recommended, see the following table of ISOFIX child seat securing systems. 10 IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category.
Page 64 Safety Occupant safety Weight categories and Manufacturer Type Approval number DaimlerChrysler Automatic child ages order number seat recognition Category II/III: 15 to Britax-Römer E1 03 301148 B6 6 86 8308 36 kg; B6 6 86 8309 between approximately B6 6 86 8302 3½...
Page 65: Passenger Airbag Off Warn
If your vehicle does not have automatic Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat recognition* on the front- child seat recognition has been fitted. If passenger seat, this is indicated by a spe- this is the case, the 5 PASSENGER cial sticker.
Page 66: Isofix
Mercedes-Benz rec- A child restraint system secured by the ISO- can cause interference in the sensor system ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz FIX child seat securing system does not pro- of the automatic child seat recognition sys- Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 67: Toptether
Follow the manu- sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry facturer's installation instructions when fit- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- ting the child restraint system. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-...
Page 68: Rear Doors
Safety Occupant safety helps reduce even further the risk of in- Make sure not to interfere with the cor- rect routing of TopTether belt* 3. jury. The two TopTether anchorage points are Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system located on the rear shelf behind the outer with TopTether*.
Page 69: Driving Safety System
Safety Driving safety systems hicle is in motion, injuring themselves and hicle is in motion, injuring themselves and Driving safety systems others. others. In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist System) Adaptive brake lamps ®...
Page 70: Adaptive Brake Lamps
Safety Driving safety systems For full braking application: The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deacti- depress the brake pedal with maximum vated. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) force ABS regulates brake pressure in such a Risk of accident Risk of accident way that the wheels do not lock when you...
Page 71: Warning Lamp
Safety Driving safety systems ® If the vehicle is to be towed with the front (Electronic Stability Program) ® or rear axle raised, the ignition must be Trailer stabilising does not work if ESP ® monitors driving stability and trac- switched off (key in position 0 or 1 in the igni- deactivated or switched off because of a tion, i.e.
Page 72: Malfunction
Safety Driving safety systems when using snow chains EBV (electronic brake-power distri- bution) in deep snow EBV monitors and controls the brake pres- on sand or gravel sure on the rear wheels to improve driving Risk of accident stability under braking. ®...
Page 73: Switching Off The Alarm
Safety Anti-theft systems To activate: lock the vehicle with the Anti-theft systems ATA* (anti-theft alarm system) key or, if the vehicle has KEYLESS GO*, A visual and audible alarm is triggered if by touching the outside door handle. Immobiliser the alarm system is primed and you open: Indicator lamp 1 flashes.
Page 74: Interior Motion Sensor
Safety Anti-theft systems Press the KEYLESS GO* button on the Deactivate tow-away protection manually Tow-away protection remains deactivated until you unlock and lock the vehicle again. dashboard. The key must be inside the if your vehicle: vehicle. is being transported Interior motion sensor* The alarm is switched off.
Page 75 Safety Anti-theft systems Deactivating the interior motion sensor Risk of injury Deactivate the interior motion sensor if Do not leave children unsupervised in the you lock your vehicle and: vehicle. They could open the doors, release the parking brake or injure themselves on people or animals remain in the vehicle moving parts, thus endangering themselves the windows remain open...
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Page 77: Controls
Controls Opening and closing ..76 On-board computer (vehicles Key positions ....82 with the luxury multi-function Seats.
Page 78: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing theft, only use the key in the immediate vi- Factory settings Opening and closing cinity of the vehicle. To unlock centrally: press the k The remote control is configured at the unlocking button. factory to lock and unlock the following The turn signals flash once.
Page 79: Keyless Go
Controls Opening and closing To change the setting: press and hold and the active drive authorisation sys- KEYLESS GO key* down the k and j buttons si- tem is activated. multaneously for approximately six sec- Restoring the factory settings onds until battery check lamp 4 flashes twice.
Page 80: Keyless Go
Controls Opening and closing key you are carrying when you pull the You can also close the side windows and no other key in the vehicle, you will no the sliding/tilting sunroof* or the panoramic door handle or the boot lid ( page 78): longer be able to lock or start the ve- sliding/tilting sunroof simultaneously with the...
Page 81: Automatic Locking
Controls Opening and closing Individual settings times. The anti-theft alarm system* is primed. If you frequently drive alone, you may wish to change the function of the KEYLESS GO Restoring the factory settings key. With this individual setting, only the Press the k and j buttons si- driver's door and the fuel filler flap unlock multaneously for approximately six sec-...
Page 82: Central Locking/Unlocking Button
Controls Opening and closing turn. There is therefore a risk of being locked Locking/unlocking the vehicle from out when the vehicle is being pushed or tested the inside on a dynamometer. You can lock or unlock the vehicle cen- trally from the inside using the central Activating and deactivating the auto- locking/unlocking button.
Page 83: Opening (Automatically)
Controls Opening and closing Opening the boot lid automatically You can only open the boot lid when the vehicle is stationary. Opening automatically from the out- side You can unlock and open the boot lid si- multaneously with the key. Press and hold the i button on the key until the boot lid is open.
Page 84: Key Positions
Controls Key positions Press and hold remote opening switch Key positions KEYLESS GO* 1 until the boot lid opens. Pressing the KEYLESS GO button repeat- edly without depressing the brake pedal corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock. If you depress the brake pedal while press- ing the KEYLESS GO button, the engine starts immediately.
Page 85: Seats
Controls Seats Position 1 Seats Press KEYLESS GO button 1 once. Information on folding the rear seat back- rest can be found on ( page 179). You can now open the sliding/tilting You can adjust your seats either manually sunroof, for example. and electrically, or electrically only, de- If you now press KEYLESS GO button 1 pending on your vehicle's equipment.
Page 86 Controls Seats Release handle 4 again. Head restraint height Secure children as recommended. Make sure that you hear the seat click Risk of injury into position. Adjusting the seats manually and Make sure that the central area of the head Seat cushion angle electrically restraint supports the back of your head at...
Page 87 Controls Seats head restraint down to the desired po- Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Adjusting the seats fully electri- sition. cally* Slide the button forwards or back in the direction of arrow 4. The buttons are located on the door con- Head restraint position trol panel.
Page 88 Controls Seats Adjusting the head restraint angle This will reduce the risk of injury to the head Slide the button up or down in the di- and neck in the event of accidents or similar You can adjust the angle of the two outer rection of arrow 1.
Page 89: Lumbar Support
Controls Seats Lumbar support* The lumbar support for the front seats can be adjusted to provide optimum support for your back. 1 Release catch 1 Seat heating Release the rear seat backrest and fold The system automatically switches down it forwards slightly ( page 179).
Page 90: Steering Wheel
Controls Steering wheel If the battery voltage is too low, the seat the steering wheel can be reached with Steering wheel heating may switch off. your arms slightly bent You can adjust your steering wheel either you can move your legs freely manually or electrically, depending on your vehicle's equipment.
Page 91: Easy-Entry Feature
Controls Steering wheel Fold release catch 1 up completely. The steering column stops moving immedi- Easy-entry/exit feature* ately. The steering wheel is locked in posi- The easy-entry/exit feature makes getting Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- tion. in and out of your vehicle easier. hicle.
Page 92: Mirrors
Controls Mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors Mirrors Exterior mirrors Before starting off, adjust the mirrors in Risk of accident such a way that you can get a good over- The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the view of road and traffic conditions. image.
Page 93: Resetting
Controls Mirrors adjusted the exterior mirror to the cor- Folding the exterior mirrors in or out Resetting is necessary in order for the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function to work rect position. automatically* page 140). The convex exterior mirrors give a larger When the "Fold in mirrors when locking"...
Page 94: Parking Aid
Controls Mirrors Make sure that button for the exterior Risk of injury mirror on the front-passenger side is pressed. Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an au- tomatic anti-dazzle mirror breaks. The exterior mirror on the front- Electrolyte is a strong irritant and must not passenger side moves to the stored be allowed to come into contact with your parking position.
Page 95: Storing Settings
Controls Memory functions* The memory button and the storage posi- Memory functions* Calling up a stored setting tion buttons are located on the door con- trol panel. Risk of accident Storing settings Only activate the memory function on the You can store up to three different set- driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 96: Seat Belts
Controls Seat belts Use button 3 to adjust the exterior You can store a parking position for the Seat belts exterior mirror on the front-passenger side mirror to a position which allows you to using the memory button. see the rear wheel and the kerb. Wearing seat belts Press M memory button 4.
Page 97 Controls Seat belts slightly and retighten in the direction of Children less than 1.50 m tall or under the inertia reel. 12 years of age cannot wear the seat belts properly. Therefore, always secure Do not route the belt strap across sharp these children in suitable child restraint or fragile objects, especially if these are systems on suitable vehicle seats.
Page 98: Belt Height Adjustment
Mercedes-Benz recommends that warning lamp < ( back towards belt sash guide 1. page 263). you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to Risk of injury Belt height adjustment safety or on safety-related systems must be...
Page 99: Lights
The belt sash guide engages in various No rr.st.belt engaged Light switch positions. < 1 rr.st.belt engaged For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz rec- To lower: press and hold release but- < ommends that you drive with the lights 2 rr.st.belts engaged ton 1.
Page 100: Daytime Driving Lights
Controls Lights Dipped-beam headlamps Automatic headlamp mode To switch on: turn the light switch to The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and licence plate lighting are switched on automatically, depending on the bright- When the dipped-beam headlamps are ness of the ambient light. switched on, the green parking lamp in- dicator lamp next to the light switch al- Risk of accident...
Page 101: Combination Switch
Controls Lights To switch on: turn the light switch to Combination switch (turn signals, To switch on: turn the light switch to main-beam headlamps and head- lamp flasher) The side lamps are switched on and off When the light switch is set to * you automatically when the key is in posi- tion 1 in the ignition lock.
Page 102: Hazard Warning Lamps
Controls Lights Headlamp flasher briefly in the appropriate direction. The se- If the hazard warning lamps have been lected turn signal flashes three times. switched on automatically, you can press the Pull the combination switch briefly in hazard warning lamps button to switch them the direction of arrow 2.
Page 103: Cleaning System
Controls Lights Switching on the cornering light func- Headlamp cleaning system* tion If the lights are switched on and you wipe the windscreen with washer fluid, the Switch on the turn signal using the headlamps are automatically cleaned with combination switch ( page 99).
Page 104: Intelligent Light System
Controls Lights Switching off the cornering light func- The Intelligent Light System is only active Extended range foglamps when it is dark. tion The extended range foglamps reduce the The Intelligent Light System comprises: Switch off the turn signal using the glare experienced by the driver and im- combination switch ( page 99).
Page 105: Interior Lighting
Controls Lights on-board computer, see the section on ac- 6 Reading lamp Interior lighting tivating or deactivating the interior lighting 7 Interior light Overhead control panel delayed switch-off feature ( page 137). Automatic control Manual control To deactivate: press button 2. To switch the front interior lighting The button engages slightly further in.
Page 106: Reading Lamp
Controls Windscreen wipers Rear reading lamp* on vehicles with fects may cause undesired windscreen wiper Windscreen wipers sweeps. This could then damage the wind- AVANTGARDE* and ELEGANCE* design screen wiper blades and scratch the wind- and equipment Switching the windscreen wipers screen.
Page 107: Windscreen Wipers
Controls Side windows the clutch is released on vehicles with Intermittent wipe Side windows manual transmission Only switch on intermittent wipe in damp the selector lever is in position D or R Opening/closing the side windows weather conditions or when it is raining or on vehicles with automatic transmis- snowing.
Page 108 Controls Side windows The switches for all side windows are lo- corresponding window is in the re- Risk of injury cated on the driver's door. There is also a quired position. switch on each door for the respective Do not leave children unsupervised in the To open or close automatically: vehicle, even if they are secured in a child window.
Page 109: Summer Opening
Controls Side windows the side windows and the sliding/tilting ing/tilting sunroof*. Proceed as follows if Summer opening sunroof* have reached the desired po- there is a risk of entrapment: In warm weather, you can ventilate the ve- sition. Release the j button. hicle before a journey.
Page 110: Driving And Parking
Controls Driving and parking again and hold it until the roller sun- 6-speed manual transmission Driving and parking blind* is fully closed. Check that all the side windows and Starting the engine the sliding/tilting sunroof* or the pano- Risk of accident rama sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed.
Page 111: Starting The Engine
Controls Driving and parking To start a diesel engine: turn the key Before starting the engine, make sure hicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO key* to position 2 in the ignition lock that the selector lever is in position P. with you when leaving the vehicle, even if page 82).
Page 112: Parking
Controls Driving and parking Carefully depress the accelerator ped- Pulling away Risk of accident Do not select reverse gear unless the ve- Do not shift down unless the speed is within Upshifts take place at higher engine hicle is stationary, otherwise the transmission the permissible range of the gear you wish speeds after a cold start.
Page 113: Parking Brake
Controls Driving and parking To apply: depress parking brake 2 Parking brake Vehicles with automatic transmission* firmly. Move the selector lever to P. The 3 indicator lamp in the instru- The engine can also be switched off when ment cluster lights up if the engine is the selector lever is in position N.
Page 114: Transmission
Controls Transmission Move the gear lever firmly to the left Transmission Manual transmission beyond the point of resistance and Information about driving with a manual Risk of accident then forwards. transmission ( page 110). It is not necessary to lift the gear lever The movement of the pedals must not be when shifting to reverse gear.
Page 115: One-Touch Gearshifting
Controls Transmission The automatic transmission shifts into in- The current shift range and the gearshift ë Neutral dividual gears automatically. This auto- program (S/C) or (S/C/M)* is shown in No power is transmitted from the matic gearshifting behaviour is determined the instrument cluster display.
Page 116: G‑Tronic
Controls Transmission To shift down: press the selector lever until D is shown once more in the ï Vehicles with 7G-TRONIC*: briefly to the left towards D–. speedometer display. The automatic transmission shifts The automatic transmission shifts The automatic transmission shifts from only as far as sixth gear.
Page 117: Driving Tips
Controls Transmission Program selector button The vehicle pulls away more gently in ç The automatic transmission shifts forward and reverse gears, unless the only as far as second gear. accelerator pedal is depressed fully. To use the braking effect of the Traction is increased.
Page 118: Manoeuvring
Controls Transmission Ease off on the accelerator pedal once downhill gradient ( page 114), even if the desired speed is reached. cruise control* is activated. The automatic transmission shifts back Working on the vehicle Risk of accident Stopping When work is being carried out on the ve- If you are only stopping briefly and the hicle, apply the parking brake and move the driver is not getting out of the vehicle:...
Page 119: Manual
Controls Transmission Manual gearshift program M can be se- On vehicles with the ADVANCED AGILITY package with sports mode*, the program S or lected using the program selector button. Pull left-hand paddle 1. C is selected with the sport button The automatic transmission shifts page 147).
Page 120: Instrument Cluster
This work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends steering wheel gearshift paddles during kick- could cause the drive wheels to lose their that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service down. grip and the vehicle could skid. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work...
Page 121: Temperature Gauge
Controls Instrument cluster Press #. Activating the multi-function display Coolant temperature gauge In the multi-function display you will You activate the multi-function display in The coolant temperature gauge is in the in- see the message Reset trip meter? No the instrument cluster when you: strument cluster on the left-hand side.
Page 122: Rev Counter
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with multi-function steering wheel, 4 buttons) Speedometer with segments (ve- On-board computer (vehicles with Environmental note hicles with luxury multi-function multi-function steering wheel, 4 but- Avoid driving at high engine speeds, as this steering wheel*, 12 buttons) tons) increases your vehicle's consumption un- The segments in the speedometer in the...
Page 123: Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with multi-function steering wheel, 4 buttons) í Selects submenu or scrolls Multi-function display through lists The multi-function display shows you val- ues and settings as well as any display Confirms selection messages that may have been generated. è...
Page 124 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with multi-function steering wheel, 4 buttons) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 125: Standard Display
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with multi-function steering wheel, 4 buttons) Button Menus Functions and submenus 1 Standard display with trip meter and total Resets the trip meter è distance recorder ( page 123) è 2 Trip computer ( page 124) Resets the consumption statistics è...
Page 126: Calling Up Display Messages
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with multi-function steering wheel, 4 buttons) Press è to select the trip computer. Press í to select the display to ways make sure that your vehicle is safe to change: hours, minutes, day, month, drive. You could otherwise cause an acci- year.
Page 127: On-Board Computer (Vehicles With The Luxury Multi-Function Steering Wheel*, 12 Buttons)
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) ! Activates voice control* On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering L Back/deactivates voice con- wheel*, 12 buttons) trol* The on-board computer is activated as Selecting the submenu or scrolling soon as you turn the key to position 2 in through lists the ignition lock.
Page 128: Wheel
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) To select a menu: press the ( or To show the line for menus 2: press Multi-function display & button. the ( or & button. The description field on the multi-function To select a submenu or scroll in a display shows you values and settings as list: press the $ or % button.
Page 129 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 130 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Buttons Menus Functions and submenus page 129) Standard display Trip Trip computer from start & ( Trip computer from reset Range Digital speedometer & ( Navi* page 130) Navigation messages Audio* page 132)
Page 131: Trip Computer
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) In the Trip menu, select the From start Trip menu submenu. Menu overview ( page 126), using the on- board computer ( page 125). Standard display In the Journey menu select the Stand- ard display submenu.
Page 132: Digital Speedometer
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Resetting Nav* menu Menu overview ( page 126), using the on- You can reset the following functions: board computer ( page 125). Trip meter In the Navi menu the multi-function dis- Trip computer from start play shows the navigation instructions.
Page 133 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Route guidance active When a manoeuvre is announced, you will Lane recommen- Meaning see the symbol for the manoeuvre and be- dation display side it a graphical distance display 2. This No manoeuvre announced Lane without lower Uninterrupted lane...
Page 134: Audio
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Calculating route : a route is being cal- Selecting a radio station Operating the CD player/CD changer*/ culated, after which route guidance will DVD changer*/DVD audio*/MP3 To switch on the audio equipment* or start.
Page 135: Telephone
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Operating the DVD video* If you have a Bluetooth mobile phone, you Mobile phone ready to receive can set up a Bluetooth connection to the audio The multi-function display shows the name Switch on COMAND APS* and select equipment* or COMAND APS*;...
Page 136 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) from the phone book in the audio equip- number is stored in the NOS. DIALLED computer scrolls through the names rapidly. After four seconds, the rapid scroll speeds up. ment* or COMAND APS* at any time.
Page 137: Service Menu
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) drive. You could otherwise cause an acci- Service menu dent by driving an unsafe vehicle. Menu overview ( page 126), using the on- board computer ( page 125). Select the Service menu.
Page 138 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Press % or $ to select the Dig. speedo, on vehicles with manual Dis- German transmission play Unit Speed-/Odometer function. English Permanent display*, on vehicles with You will see the selected setting French automatic transmission miles...
Page 139: Lights
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Press % or $ to highlight the Press # to change the selected set- Press % or $ to set the high- strument cluster submenu and press ting. lighted display.
Page 140 Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) Surround lighting Switching daytime driving lamps on or the key, if it is dark, the following will light Interior lighting delayed switch-off If you have the Daytime driving lamps The side lamps Switching the Intelligent Light System* function activated and the light switch is...
Page 141: Vehicle
Controls On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons) lighting will light up for approximately You will find further information on auto- Risk of injury 10 seconds. matic locking in the "Automatic locking" section ( page 79). If the easy-entry feature is activated, the Select the Settings...
Page 142: Cruise Control
Controls Driving systems Activating or deactivating the "Fold in Restoring the factory settings Driving systems mirrors when locking" function* Your vehicle's driving systems are de- In the Factory setting menu you can re- If you activate the Fold mirrors in when scribed on the following pages: set the functions of most submenus to the function, the exterior mirrors are...
Page 143 Controls Driving systems ing effect of the engine, which relieves the in road and traffic conditions which do load on the brake system and prevents the not allow you to maintain a constant brakes from overheating and wearing too speed (e.g. heavy traffic or winding quickly.
Page 144 Controls Driving systems If it is not, press the cruise control lever Always drive at adequate but not excessive in the direction of arrow 5. engine speeds. Change gear in good time. LIM indicator lamp 2 in the cruise control lever is off. Cruise control is se- If possible, do not change down several lected.
Page 145: Speedtronic
Controls Driving systems ® Keep the cruise control lever pressed Adjustment in 10 km/h increments page 69) is intervening or you ® until the desired speed is reached. deactivate ESP Briefly press the cruise control lever up Release the cruise control lever. with a vehicle with manual transmis- beyond pressure point 1 for a higher sion, you change into neutral or if the...
Page 146: Variable
Controls Driving systems from overheating and wearing too quickly. Risk of accident If you need additional braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than contin- Speedtronic is only an aid designed to assist uously. driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed and for braking in good time.
Page 147 Controls Driving systems If it is not, press the cruise control lever Press the cruise control lever briefly to Adjustment in 10 km/h increments in the direction of arrow 5. the pressure point, either upwards 1 Briefly press the cruise control lever up or downwards 4.
Page 148: Hill Start Assist
Controls Driving systems Press # to save the entry. down) and your current speed does not Setting permanent Speedtronic differ by more than 20 km/h from the Press ( or & to select the Set- stored speed. You will hear a warning tone menu and press # to con- Hill start assist tings...
Page 149: With Sports Mode
Controls Driving systems in vehicles with manual transmis- ADVANCED AGILITY package with sion you slowly release the clutch sports mode* pedal, take your foot off the brake The most important part of the AD- pedal and carefully depress the ac- VANCED AGILITY package with sports celerator pedal.
Page 150: Parktronic
Controls Driving systems Comfort tuning Risk of injury In comfort mode, the driving characteris- Make sure that no persons or animals are in tics of your vehicle are more comfortable. the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they Select this mode if you prefer a more com- could be injured.
Page 151: Warning Display
Controls Driving systems Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic to mal- function. Minimum distance Centre Approximately 20 cm Corners Approximately 15 cm If there is an obstacle within this range, both warning displays light up and a warn- Top view Front area warning display...
Page 152: Activating/Deactivating
Controls Driving systems Activating/deactivating Parktronic Gear lever in Warning display Reverse gear Rear and front areas activated Automatic transmission*: Selector lever at Warning display Front area activated R or N Rear and front areas activated No areas activated 1 Indicator lamp One or more segments light up as the ve- 2 To activate/deactivate Parktronic hicle approaches an obstacle, depending...
Page 153: Air Vents
Controls Air vents Air vents Air vents 1 Airflow thumbwheel for swivelling 5 Side window demister vent, right a Airflow thumbwheel for swivelling side 6 Swivelling side air vent, right centre air vent, left air vent, left 2 Swivelling centre air vent, left 7 Airflow thumbwheel for swivelling side b Side window demister vent, left 3 Swivelling centre air vent, right...
Page 154 Controls Air vents Centre air vents Rear-compartment air vents* Risk of injury To open or close the centre air The rear-compartment air vents are lo- Very hot or very cold air can flow from the vents: turn thumbwheels 1 and 4 cated in the rear centre console.
Page 155 Controls Air vents rear air vent 2 to the left, right, up or down. The airflow is directed in the corre- sponding direction. Position the sliders for the rear-compart- ment air vents in the upper position to provide draft-free ventilation. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 156: Thermatic
Controls Thermatic Thermatic Control panel Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 157 Controls Thermatic Function Page Function Page Function Page a · Reduces the airflow 1 Increases/reduces the 6 Increases/reduces the temperature, left temperature, right 2 ´ Thermatic on/off 7 , Air-recirculation b Display mode 3 z Mono function c Air distribution 8 <...
Page 158: Air Distribution
Controls Thermatic Activating and deactivating Controlling the air conditioning auto- Setting the temperature Thermatic matically You can set the temperature manually. To deactivate: press the ´ button. In automatic mode, you rarely need to The temperature can be set separately for change the temperature, airflow and air The indicator lamp in the ´...
Page 159: Airflow
Controls Thermatic Setting the airflow manually Demisting Symbol Meaning There are eight different airflow levels for You can use the following settings to de- Directs air to the windscreen each side of the vehicle which you can set mist the windscreen, e.g. when it is cov- and side windows through the separately and automatically ( page 156)
Page 160: Air-Recirculation Mode
Controls Thermatic The cooling with air-dehumidification func- Windows misted up tion remains on. Change the air distribution Windows misted up on the inside page 156). Windscreen misted up on the outside Press the y button. Switch on the windscreen wipers The indicator lamp in the button comes Change the temperature ( page 156).
Page 161 Controls Thermatic Air-recirculation mode with conveni- sliding/tilting sunroof* or panorama To activate: briefly press the O but- ence opening/closing feature sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed. ton. The indicator lamp in the button comes Risk of injury on. Air-recirculation mode is activated. The indicator lamp in the button comes Make sure that nobody can become trapped To deactivate and open: press and...
Page 162: Cooling With Air Dehumidification
Controls Thermatic midification has a delayed switch-off Cooling with air dehumidification feature. The cooling function is operational when To activate: press the œ button the engine is running and cools according again. to the interior temperature selected. The cooling also dries the air inside the vehicle The indicator lamp in the button comes and thereby effectively prevents the win- on.
Page 163 Controls Thermatic Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 164: Thermotronic
Controls Thermotronic* Thermotronic* Control panel Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 165 Controls Thermotronic* Function Page Function Page Function Page 5 w Cooling with air de- 1 Increases/reduces the a Air distribution, right temperature, left humidification on/ 9 Q Increases the air- 2 U Automatic air dis- flow 6 T Residual heat tribution and air- c ·...
Page 166: Temperature
Controls Thermotronic* Set the airflow to the desired level us- Activating and deactivating Controlling the air conditioning auto- ing the airflow buttons. Thermotronic matically To deactivate: press the ´ button. Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to In automatic mode, you rarely need to the desired level.
Page 167: Demisting
Controls Thermotronic* Press the z button. Setting the air distribution manually Setting the airflow manually The mono function is switched on/off. The air distribution is set separately for There are seven different airflow levels for When the mono function is switched each side of the vehicle manually using each side of the vehicle which you can set on, the indicator lamp in the button is...
Page 168: Windows Misted Up
Controls Thermotronic* Press the U button. Changing settings Air to the windscreen and the front side windows The indicator lamp in the U button You can modify the settings for airflow, air comes on. The indicator lamp in the Air-recirculation mode off distribution and temperature.
Page 169: Thermotronic
Controls Thermotronic* To deactivate: press the O button the side window in the opposite direction, Air-recirculation mode again. to stop the side window or to open or close You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if it again. The indicator lamp in the button goes unpleasant smells are entering the vehicle Make sure that nobody can become trapped out.
Page 170: Tioning
Controls Thermotronic* To deactivate: press the T button If you open a window, the panorama slid- Environmental note ing/tilting sunroof* or the sliding/tilting sun- again. roof* manually after closing using the conveni- The cooling system uses the refrigerant The indicator lamp in the button goes ence closing feature, they will remain in this po- R134A.
Page 171 Controls Thermotronic* The rear-compartment control panel is lo- Position the sliders for the rear-compart- Setting the airflow manually ment air vents in the upper position to provide cated in the rear centre console. You can configure the airflow manually draught-free ventilation. with the Q or Ï...
Page 172: Rear Window Heating
Controls Rear window heating Rear window heating The rear window heating switches off auto- matically within a period of 15 to 30 mi- nutes. The heating time depends on the outside temperature and the driving condi- tions. Risk of accident Clear all windows of ice or snow before set- ting off.
Page 173: Sliding/Tilting Sunroof
Controls Sliding/tilting sunroof* point in the direction of arrow 2 and Sliding/tilting sunroof* release it. Risk of injury The sliding/tilting sunroof opens fully. Make sure that nobody can become trapped To stop: when closing the sliding/tilting sunroof. If Press or pull the switch in any direc- danger threatens, release the switch and tion.
Page 174: Rain Closing Feature
Controls Sliding/tilting sunroof* Close the cover manually if necessary. To operate automatically: press the Rain-closing feature* switch briefly beyond the pressure The sliding/tilting sunroof closes auto- Risk of injury point in the direction of arrow 1 and matically when the key is removed or the release it.
Page 175: Panorama Sliding/Tilting Sunroof
Controls Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof* The switch for the roller sunblind and the Opening and closing the cover Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof* panorama sliding/tilting sunroof is located The cover is used to protect you from sun- The roller sunblind protects you from on the overhead control panel.
Page 176 Controls Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof* To operate automatically: push the Press or pull the switch in any direc- side using the "Summer opening" ( page 107) and "Convenience closing" ( page 107) fea- switch briefly beyond the pressure tion. point in the direction of arrow 1 or tures respectively.
Page 177 Controls Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof* point in the direction of arrow 2 and rection of arrow 1 and hold it until the Press or pull the switch in any direc- release it. tion. panorama sliding/tilting sunroof has reached the desired position. The panorama sliding/tilting sunroof The panorama sliding/tilting sunroof opens fully.
Page 178: Rain-Closing Feature
Controls Panorama sliding/tilting sunroof* Press or pull the switch in any direc- Keep the switch pressed for an addi- Resetting the panorama sliding/tilt- tion. tional second. ing sunroof and roller sunblind The panorama sliding/tilting sunroof Press and hold the switch to the pres- Reset the panorama sliding/tilting sunroof sure point in the direction of arrow 2 stops in its current position.
Page 179: Loading And Stowing
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested ment in the rear seat armrest. and approved for Mercedes-Benz. This helps to Fold the cup holder back until it en- prevent damage to the vehicle. gages.
Page 180: Loading Guidelines
Controls Loading and stowing Depending on the vehicle's equipment, make Vehicle with panorama sliding/tilt- Loading guidelines ing sunroof: carefully open cover 1 sure that you can: against the direction of the arrow. Risk of injury raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully Fold covers 1 upwards.
Page 181: Lashing Eyelets
Rear bench seat through-loading fea- Load restraints are available at any quali- ture* Load the anchorages evenly. fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz The left-hand and right-hand rear seat Service Centre. Use all the lashing eyelets if possible. backrests can be folded down to increase Do not overload the lashing eyelets if the boot capacity.
Page 182 Controls Loading and stowing Pull right-hand or left-hand release han- Folding the rear seat backrest back dle 1 on the rear seat backrest. Risk of poisoning The corresponding rear seat backrest Always drive with the boot lid closed. Ex- is unlocked. haust fumes could otherwise enter the ve- Fully insert the rear seat backrest head hicle interior.
Page 183: Stowage Compartment
Controls Loading and stowing Hook handle 1 into rain trough 2. If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, the Stowage well under the boot floor appropriate display will be shown in the in- Unhook the handle before closing the boot, TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, etc.
Page 184: Glove Compartment
Controls Loading and stowing Glove compartment Stowage compartment on top of the dashboard 1 To unlock 2 To lock 1 Handle To lock: insert the emergency key ele- 2 Glove compartment cover 1 Stowage compartment ment ( page 279) into the lock and 2 Button To open: pull handle 1 and open turn it 90°...
Page 185: Centre Console
Controls Loading and stowing Stowage compartment in the centre Stowage compartment under the arm- Stowage compartment in the rear seat console rest armrest 1 Cover 1 Right-hand button Fold down the rear seat armrest. 2 Left-hand button To open: slide cover 1 back. Lift the cover of the rear seat armrest.
Page 186: Features
Controls Features Glare from the front Features Rear window blind* Fold down the sun visor. Sun visors Glare from the side Risk of accident Fold down the sun visor. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered Pull sun visor from retainer 2. while driving.
Page 187: Ashtray
Controls Features Ashtray in the rear compartment Ashtray* (vehicles with ashtray and Cigarette lighter* (vehicles with ash- cigarette lighter*) tray and cigarette lighter*) Ashtray in the cockpit Risk of injury and fire Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob.
Page 188 Controls Features Press in cigarette lighter 2. An additional socket is fitted in the centre Socket in the rear passenger compart- console on vehicles without the ashtray ment Cigarette lighter 2 will pop out auto- with cigarette lighter*. matically when the heating element is A socket is fitted in the centre console in red-hot.
Page 189: Mobile Phone
You can ob- accident and injure yourself and others. tain these mobile phone brackets from a quali- Two-way radios and fax equipment used fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz without low-reflection exterior aerials can Service Centre. interfere with the vehicle's electronics and...
Page 190 Controls Features Push the top part of the mobile phone Removing the mobile phone from the Removing the existing mobile phone in the direction of arrow 1 until it en- mobile phone bracket bracket gages in mobile phone bracket 3. The mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system and to the luxury multi-function steering wheel*.
Page 191: Floormat
Controls Features Fitting a different mobile phone brack- Slide seat backwards. Floormat* on the driver's side To fit: place the floormat in position. Risk of accident Press retainer 1 onto stud 2. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance To remove: pull the floormat off studs around the pedals when floormats are used, and that the floormats are properly secured.
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Page 193: Operation
Operation The first 1,500 km... 192 Refuelling ....193 Engine compartment ..195 Tyres and wheels .
Page 194: The First 1,500 Km
Operation The first 1,500 km The first 1,500 km If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long peri- od afterwards. You should therefore drive at varying road and engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.
Page 195: Petrol
Operation Refuelling The fuel filler flap is unlocked and locked Insert the fuel filler cap into the re- Refuelling automatically by the key or KEYLESS GO* tainer on the inside of the fuel filler when you open or close the vehicle. flap.
Page 196: Bio-Diesel
Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the addi- weight), the engine oil should be renewed at The use of such non-approved fuels and/or fuel tive sold and recommended by Mercedes-Benz more frequent intervals. More information additives will result in a restriction of your war- (part no.
Page 197: Engine Compartment
-20 °C without prob- tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz Parts of the engine can become very hot. lems. can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz To avoid burning yourself, only touch those Service Centre. Mix a quantity of flow improver or kero-...
Page 198: Release Lever
Operation Engine compartment The bonnet release lever is located in the Vehicles with a petrol engine: driver's footwell above the parking brake. The engine has an electronic ignition system which carries a high voltage. For this rea- son, you must never touch the ignition sys- tem components (ignition coil, ignition ca- bles, spark plug connections, test socket) while:...
Page 199: Consumption
The oil level is correct if the level is be- tives limits warranty claims. You can obtain fur- 1 Oil dipstick tween lower mark 3 and upper mark ther information from any Mercedes-Benz 2 Maximum mark Service Centre. 3 Minimum mark Top up the oil if necessary.
Page 200: Oil Level
Topping up the engine oil event of oil loss or problems with gear shifts, have the automatic transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Coolant Example illustration of a vehicle with a die- Risk of injury...
Page 201: Voir
Operation Engine compartment marker bar 3 in the filler neck when Windscreen washer system/head- cold or approximately 1.5 cm higher lamp cleaning system* when hot. The headlamp cleaning system* is also Replace cap 1 and tighten it until it supplied from the windscreen washer fluid clicks into place.
Page 202: Tyres And Wheels
Mercedes-Benz on the windscreen specifically for your vehicle. These tyres are specially adapted for use with the control sys-...
Page 203 After fitting new tyres, run them in at as well as after off-road trips or after treaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz can- moderate speeds for the first 100 km travelling on rough roads. Damaged...
Page 204: Tyre Tread
You should thus replace tyres that have rection of rotation is observed. amined at a specialist workshop, for ex- insufficient tread depth. ample at a Mercedes-Benz Service An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indi- Winter tyres should be replaced when Centre.
Page 205: Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System
Operation Tyres and wheels Tyre pressure changes by approximately The tyre pressure values given for low Tyre pressures loads are minimum values which offer you good 0.1 bar for every 10 °C change in ambient ride comfort characteristics. Risk of accident temperature.
Page 206 Operation Tyres and wheels snow chains are fitted to your vehicle's In the event of a sudden loss of pressure, tyres bring the vehicle to a halt by braking care- Configuring with the multi-function fully. Do not make any sudden steering road conditions are wintry steering wheel movements when doing this.
Page 207: Interchanging
Press $ or % to select the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- pressure and, if necessary, restart the tyre Press #. mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz pressure loss warning system. Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- The following appears in the multi-func-...
Page 208: Winter Driving
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Always observe the maximum permitted The antifreeze/anti-corrosion concen- pose.
Page 209: Driving Tips
Operation Driving tips Snow chains cannot be fitted on all Drive particularly carefully on slippery Driving tips wheel/tyre combinations. roads in winter. Avoid sudden accelera- tion, steering and braking manoeuvres. Snow chains cannot be fitted on emer- Rolling with the engine switched off gency spare wheels, e.g.
Page 210 Operation Driving tips Downhill gradients Limited braking performance on salted stant slight pedal pressure. This causes the roads brake system to overheat, increases the On long and steep downhill gradients, es- braking distance and can lead to the brakes pecially if the vehicle is laden or towing a Note that braking performance on salted failing completely.
Page 211: Driving On Wet Roads
Drive with ings which have been specially approved age may occur to the: particular care in such weather conditions. by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Brake Engine pads/linings which have not been ap- Driving on wet roads...
Page 212: Symmetrical
Operation Driving abroad Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service net- work is also available in other countries. You can obtain the relevant workshop di- rectories from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Only low-octane fuel is available in certain countries. You can find further information about fuel grades on ( page 193).
Page 213: Trailer Towing
Operation Trailer towing* Pull out release wheel 2. Trailer towing* Turn release wheel 2 anti-clockwise. Folding out the ball coupling The ball coupling disengages and folds out from under the rear bumper. Indica- Before you can tow a trailer with your ve- tor lamp 1 flashes.
Page 214: Trailer Towing
Operation Trailer towing* the message Trailer hitch Check lock Position the trailer level behind the ve- You will find the applicable permissible val- mech. appears in the multi-function dis- hicle. ues which must not be exceeded in the ve- play until the ball coupling is engaged. hicle documents.
Page 215: Folding In
Operation Trailer towing* is heavier brake system to overheat, increases the Risk of accident braking distance and can lead to the brakes is restricted in its acceleration and gra- failing completely. On no account should you attempt to draw dient climbing capability the vehicle/trailer combination out by in- has an increased braking distance creasing speed.
Page 216 Operation Trailer towing* Pull out release wheel 2. Trailer power supply Turn release wheel 2 anti-clockwise. When delivered from the factory, your ve- hicle's trailer socket outlet is equipped The ball coupling disengages and folds with a permanent power supply and a out from under the rear bumper.
Page 217: Service
Approximately one month before the next shop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service service is due, the service due date is dis- Centre. played in days or kilometres, depending on the distance travelled.
Page 218 The service due date appears in the dis- mation to a qualified specialist workshop, A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a play. for example a Mercedes-Benz Service Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset Centre, they can inform you of costs the the service indicator after the necessary service will incur.
Page 219: Automatic Car Wash
Automatic car wash It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products. These are designed specifically for Environmental note You can clean the vehicle in an automatic...
Page 220: Headlamps
Have this work performed at a qualified special- Make sure that the automatic car wash is scrapers or rings. You could otherwise cause ist workshop, e.g. your Mercedes-Benz Service suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in the damage to the windows, rear window heating Centre.
Page 221: Plastic Trim
Mercedes-Benz recommends water. Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and that you use a Mercedes-Benz product Clean the wooden trim. do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or for this purpose.
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Page 223: Practical Advice
Practical advice Where will I find...? ..222 Display messages ... 224 Troubleshooting ... . 257 Locking/unlocking in an emer- gency .
Page 224: Where Will I Find
Practical advice Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Where will I find...? Warning triangle The warning triangle is secured on the in- side of the boot lid. 1 Rotary catch 2 Cover 1 Press stud To open: turn handle 1 toward the 2 Side reflectors rear of the vehicle.
Page 225: Jack
Practical advice Where will I find...? The fire extinguisher is located underneath a towing eye Vehicles with TIREFIT kit the front of the driver's seat. a wheel wrench a folding wheel chock a pair of gloves Risk of injury If your vehicle has been raised and is being held only by the jack and you are working next to or underneath the vehicle, there is a risk of the jack tipping over and the vehicle...
Page 226: Display Messages
Practical advice Display messages Vehicles with a spare wheel Setting up the folding wheel chock Display messages The folding wheel chock serves as an addi- Notes tional measure for securing the vehicle, e.g. when a wheel is being changed. The on-board computer shows warnings or malfunctions in the multi-function display.
Page 227 Mercedes-Benz recommends Go to the Service menu in the on-board that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work computer, select Messages page 135) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 228 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. There is a risk of an acci- dent and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.
Page 229 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Risk of accident Drive on carefully. ABS and ESP inoperative ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE–SAFE *, hill start Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ® assist and ESP trailer stabilisation have been deactivated due to undervolt- age.
Page 230 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Risk of accident Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Check brake fluid level There is insufficient brake fluid in the Do not continue driving under any circum- brake fluid reservoir.
Page 231 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Risk of accident Drive a short distance with gentle corners inoperative at a speed above 20 km/h. ® ® , BAS, PRE–SAFE *, hill start as- ® ® sist and ESP trailer stabilisation are The message goes out when ESP , ABS,...
Page 232 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You have attempted to start the engine Move the selector lever to P or N. To start engine, shift to either P or N while the selector lever is not in position P or N.
Page 233 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The tyre pressure loss warning system Stop the vehicle without making any sud- Check tyres has detected a significant pressure loss. den steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do Check the tyres.
Page 234 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The KEYLESS GO key* was not detected Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic not detected while the engine was running, because conditions as you do so. it is not in the vehicle or it is suffering Locate the KEYLESS GO key* or operate from interference from a strong source the vehicle using the key in the ignition...
Page 235 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Vehicles with automatic child seat rec- Position the child seat correctly. Child seat posi- tion ognition in the front-passenger seat*: the child seat is not positioned cor- rectly. Child seat posi- Vehicles with automatic child seat rec- Have the sensor checked at a qualified spe- tion...
Page 236 Practical advice Display messages Vehicles with luxury multi-function steering wheel* (12-button) Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution inoperative See Own- Risk of accident Drive on carefully. er's Manual ® ® , BAS, PRE–SAFE *, hill start as- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ®...
Page 237 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution If this message appears and the v ETS switches on again as soon as the brakes currently unavail. See Owner's Manual warning lamp flashes at the same time, have cooled down. The display message disap- pears and the v warning lamp goes out.
Page 238 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The tyre pressure loss warning system Have the tyre pressure loss warning system Run Flat Indica- inoperative is deactivated due to a malfunction. checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Run Flat Indica- Check tyre pressures There was a tyre pressure warning mes- Make sure that the pressure is correct for...
Page 239 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. There is a risk of an acci- dent and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.
Page 240: Display Messages
Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The battery is not being charged. Possi- Stop immediately and safely when traffic ble causes: conditions allow and check the poly-V-belt. Faulty alternator If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Page 241 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The poly-V-belt may have torn. Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Stop vehicle Engine conditions as you do so. Switch off the engine. Check the poly-V-belt. If it is not damaged: do not start the en- gine again until the message goes out.
Page 242 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The right dipped-beam headlamp is Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as Right-hand dipped beam faulty. soon as possible ( page 284). Bi-xenon headlamps*: visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Left-hand trailer The left-hand trailer turn signal is faulty.
Page 243 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The rear right turn signal is faulty. For Vehicles without LEDs: replace the bulb as Rear right turn sig- vehicles with LEDs, this message only soon as possible ( page 284) appears when all LEDs have failed.
Page 244 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The right brake lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible Right-hand brake lamp page 284). Main beam, left The left main-beam headlamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 284).
Page 245 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The left reversing lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible Left-hand reversing lamp page 284). Right revers.lamp The right reversing lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 284).
Page 246 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The KEYLESS GO key* was detected in Remove the KEYLESS GO key* from the ve- Key still in vehicle the vehicle when you attempted to lock hicle. the vehicle. Replace key The key no longer functions.
Page 247 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The level of fuel has fallen below the re- Refuel at the nearest filling station. Reserve fuel level serve range. Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer Top up the washer fluid ( page 199).
Page 248: Display Message
Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Risk of accident Drive on carefully. ABS and ESP inopera- tive See Owner's Man- ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE–SAFE *, hill start Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ® assist and ESP trailer stabilisation have been deactivated due to a mal-...
Page 249 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The trailer tow hitch* is not correctly Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Trailer tow hitch Check locking mech. engaged. conditions as you do so. Allow the ball coupling to engage in the end position.
Page 250 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Risk of accident Drive on carefully. EBV, ABS, ESP inop- erative See Owner's ® ® EBV, ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE–SAFE *, hill Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme- Manual ®...
Page 251 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The poly-V-belt may have torn. Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic Coolant Stop vehicle Switch engine off conditions as you do so. Switch off the engine. Check the poly-V-belt. If it is undamaged: do not start the engine again until the message disappears.
Page 252 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The left dipped-beam headlamp is Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as Dipped beam, left faulty. soon as possible ( page 284). Bi-xenon headlamps*: visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Right-hand dipped The right dipped-beam headlamp is Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as...
Page 253 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The rear right turn signal is faulty. For Vehicles without LEDs: replace the bulb as Rear right turn sig- vehicles with LEDs, this message only soon as possible ( page 284). appears when all LEDs have failed.
Page 254 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The right brake lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible Right-hand brake lamp page 284). Main beam, left The left main-beam headlamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 284).
Page 255 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The front right parking lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible Front right parking lamp page 284). Left-hand reversing The left reversing lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb as soon as possible lamp page 284).
Page 256 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The engine oil level has dropped to a Check the engine oil level ( page 197) and Check eng. oil level when next refuelling critical level. top up the oil if necessary. Have the engine checked for leaks if the en- gine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
Page 257 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You have put the wrong key in the igni- Use the correct key. Key does not belong to vehicle tion lock. Close doors to lock Not all doors were closed as you at- Close all doors and lock the vehicle again.
Page 258 Practical advice Display messages Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The rear right SRS (Supplemental Re- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rear right malfunc- tion Consult workshop straint System) is faulty. Rear centre malfunc- The rear centre SRS (Supplemental Re- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 259: Troubleshooting
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. There is a risk of an acci- dent and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.
Page 260: Ing Lamp
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Vehicles with automatic child A special Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition on the front- seat with automatic child seat passenger seat* recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger seat. The The 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG...
Page 261: Indicator And Warning Lamps
Practical advice Troubleshooting Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS warning Risk of accident Drive on carefully. lamp lights up while the ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE–SAFE Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display engine is running.
Page 262: Warning Lamp
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ESP ® ® warning Risk of accident Reactivate ESP page 69). lamp is lit while the en- ® ® is deactivated. ESP does Exceptions: ( page 69). gine is running. not stabilise the vehicle when it Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather condi- starts to skid or a wheel starts...
Page 263: Coolant
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions 3 The red brake system You are driving with the parking Release the parking brake ( page 111). warning lamp lights up brake on. The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. while you are driving and a warning tone sounds.
Page 264: Engine Diagnostic Warning Lamp
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions D The red coolant warning The coolant level is too low. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Pay attention to the traf- lamp lights up while the fic conditions as you do so. The coolant temperature has engine is running.
Page 265: Seat Belt
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ± The yellow engine diag- There may be a malfunction: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified nostic warning lamp specialist workshop. in the fuel injection system lights up while the en- gine is running.
Page 266 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt warn- Risk of injury Fasten your seat belt ( page 94). ing lamp comes on after Either the driver's or the front The warning lamp goes out. starting the engine, as passenger's seat belt is not fas- soon as the driver's door...
Page 267: Reserve Fuel
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt warn- Risk of injury Fasten your seat belt ( page 94). ing lamp flashes and you Either the driver's or the front- The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone hear an intermittent passenger's seat belt is not fas- ceases.
Page 268 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning tones Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The anti-theft alarm system* is You opened the vehicle using Key: suddenly triggered. the emergency key element Press the Œ or ‹ button. without first deactivating the anti-theft alarm system*. Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Page 269 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Turn the light switch to M or *. You hear a warning tone. You have opened the driver's door and forgotten to switch off the lights. You hear a warning tone. Risk of injury Fasten your seat belt ( page 94).
Page 270: Loss
Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and damaged. remove it. Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
Page 271: Malfunction
Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The engine will not start. You There may be a malfunction Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the can hear the starter motor oper- in the engine electronics. next starting attempt.
Page 272 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The coolant temperature display The coolant level is too low. The Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant is above 120 °C. The coolant coolant is too hot and the en- to cool down.
Page 273: Acceleration
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The acceleration ability is dete- The transmission is in emer- Stop the vehicle. riorating. gency mode. Move the selector lever to P. The transmission no longer It is only possible to shift into Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock.
Page 274: Misted Up
Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Only the red segments in the The Parktronic sensors are dirty Clean the Parktronic sensors ( page 219). Parktronic warning displays are or there is interference. Switch the ignition back on. lit. Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 sec- onds.
Page 275: Malfunction
Practical advice Troubleshooting Windscreen wipers Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The windscreen wipers are Leaves or snow, for example, For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the igni- jammed. may be obstructing the wind- tion lock. screen wiper movement. The Remove the cause of the obstruction.
Page 276 Practical advice Troubleshooting Windows Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions A side window does not close Risk of injury Open the side window again. fully when you pull the switch An object has become trap- Remove the object(s). beyond the pressure point and ped between the window Pull the switch beyond the pressure point and release it.
Page 277 Practical advice Troubleshooting Mirrors Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions An exterior mirror has been Vehicles without exterior mirrors that can be folded in/out elec- pushed forwards or backwards trically: out of position. Push the mirror into the correct position manually. Vehicles with exterior mirrors that can be folded in/out electri- cally*: Press the mirror-folding button* (...
Page 278: Lost
You have lost a key. Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. You have lost the emergency Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
Page 279 Practical advice Troubleshooting KEYLESS GO* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the The KEYLESS GO key batteries Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function vehicle using the KEYLESS GO are discharged or nearly dis- of the KEYLESS GO key.
Page 280 KEYLESS GO button on the se- lector lever. The KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle. You have lost the KEYLESS GO Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz key . Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
Page 281: Vehicle
Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Trailer towing* Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The ball coupling cannot be Risk of accident Remove the ball coupling and clean it. If the ball coupling still locked. cannot be locked, remove the ball coupling. It must no longer The ball coupling is dirty.
Page 282: Emergency Unlocking
Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the driver's door press down the locking knobs by hand on the front-passenger door and the rear doors. Lock the vehicle from the outside on the driver's door with the emergency key element. Turn the key to position The locking knob in the driver's door goes down.
Page 283: Ually
Practical advice Locking/unlocking in an emergency The emergency release is located in the Releasing the parking lock manually boot, behind the fuse box on the right- (vehicles with automatic transmis- hand side when viewed in the direction of sion*) travel. In the event of an electrical fault, it is pos- Open the fuse box in the boot sible to release the selector lever lock...
Page 284: Resetting Triggered Neck-Pro Head Restraints
You ist workshop, such as a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. can recognise when head restraints have been triggered by the fact that they have...
Page 285: Changing The Batteries
Changing the batteries the opening in the key and push in the You can obtain suitable batteries from a quali- direction of the arrow. fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Notes Service Centre. Battery tray 2 is released. If the batteries in the key are discharged,...
Page 286: Changing The Bulbs
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Risk of injury Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You pose.
Page 287: Brake Lamps
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop, 8 Reversing lamps P 21 W e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 9 Licence plate W 5 W Have the following bulbs changed at a lighting qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
Page 288: Changing The Bulbs
Practical advice Changing the bulbs fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz 4 Housing cover for main-beam head- Service Centre. lamp 5 Housing cover for dipped-beam head- Have the headlamp setting checked regu- lamp larly at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 289: Bi-Xenon Bulb
Put on the housing cover and turn it Replacing the bulbs in the main-beam clockwise until it clips into place. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a headlamps Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Changing the bulbs in the side lamps pose.
Page 290: Changing The Bulbs
Practical advice Changing the bulbs 3 Housing cover for parking lamp 4 Housing cover for main-beam head- lamp 5 Housing cover for bi-xenon headlamp 1 Mark 7 Bulb holder for main-beam headlamp 2 Retainer Push down the lamp on the connector 3 Bulb holder for turn signal until it is released.
Page 291: Changing
Practical advice Changing the bulbs Changing the bulbs in the side lamps 5 Parking lamp and brake lamp/tail lamp and parking lamps 6 Reversing lamp Turn one of housing covers 2 or 3 Push the corresponding bulb back and anti-clockwise. remove it from the bulb holder anti- clockwise.
Page 292: Replacing The Wiper Blades
Practical advice Replacing the wiper blades Replacing the wiper blades Removing Fitting Turn the key to position 0 in the igni- Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper Notes on changing wiper blades tion lock. arm in the opposite direction to the ar- row.
Page 293: Flat Tyre
Vehicles with automatic transmission* out the work required. Attach part 1 of the sticker in the driv- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Move the selector lever to P. er's field of vision. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose.
Page 294 Practical advice Flat tyre Attach part 2 of the sticker near the 5 Electric connector with cable Risk of injury valve on the wheel with the defective 6 Air pump hose tyre. Comply with the manufacturer's safety in- 7 Flange structions shown on the sticker on the elec- Open flap 2 on the electric air pump.
Page 295 Practical advice Flat tyre Do not switch off the compressor during this out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- phase. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- Allow the compressor to run for five mi- lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-re- nutes.
Page 296 Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro- Screw air pump hose 5 onto flange fessionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service 6 of TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1. Centre. If the tyre pressure is still at least 1.3...
Page 297 Do not switch off the compressor during this out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- phase. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Page 298: Fitting
Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro- new wheel as soon as possible at a qualified fessionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service wheel* specialist workshop which has the neces- Centre.
Page 299 Practical advice Flat tyre On slight downhill/uphill slopes, place Risk of injury chocks or similar objects under both wheels of the other axle. The jack is designed only to raise the ve- hicle for a short time while a wheel is being Risk of injury changed.
Page 300 Practical advice Flat tyre Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel The jacking points for the jacks are behind Make sure that the base of the jack is you wish to change by about one turn; the wheel housings of the front wheels positioned directly under the jacking do not unscrew the bolts completely.
Page 301: Tightening Torque
Mercedes-Benz Place the jack to one side. recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur- pose.
Page 302: Acceleration
Depending on the size of the wheel, when accelerating rapidly Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a you may also be able to secure the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Adapt your driving style accordingly and faulty wheel in the spare wheel recess.
Page 303: Battery
Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service clothing. lengthy period. Centre or a special collection point for old batteries.
Page 304: Charging
10 mm open-end span- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, at You can obtain information about battery ner. least every two years or every 20,000 km.
Page 305: Reconnecting
( page 90). Jump leads which are protected against po- larity reversal and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 306 Practical advice Jump-starting Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at- Automatic transmission*: move the your vehicle, attaching jump-start cable tempts. selector lever to P. to the donor battery first. Never start the vehicle using a rapid battery All vehicles: switch off all electric con- Start the engine of the donor vehicle charger.
Page 307: Towing And Tow-Starting
You could other- towing bar if: qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a wise become locked out when pushing or tow- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. the engine is not running ing the vehicle. there is a brake system malfunction...
Page 308: Emergency Engine Starting
Practical advice Towing and tow-starting Opening the front cover Opening the rear cover Towing the vehicle The engine must be switched off if the ve- hicle is being towed with the front axle raised or if the parking brake is being tested on a dy- ®...
Page 309: Fuses
Tow the vehicle or let it roll. Shift to neutral. amperage specified in the fuse allocation chart. Shift to a suitable gear and bring the A Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be happy clutch pedal up slowly. Do not depress Vehicles with automatic transmission* to advise you.
Page 310: Fuse Allocation Chart
Fuses Fold cover 1 inwards until it engages. Only use fuses that have been approved for Before changing a fuse Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the Close the driver's door. Park the vehicle. correct amperage for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or systems could be Switch off all electrical consumers.
Page 311: Boot
Practical advice Fuses Fuse box in the boot To open: open the boot lid. 1 Clamps 2 Line Remove moisture from the fuse box us- 1 Locking mechanism ing a dry cloth. 2 Side trim Unclip line 2 from the cover. Turn locking mechanism 1.
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Page 313: Technical Data
Technical data Introduction to technical data . 312 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . 313 Vehicle electronics ..314 Vehicle identification plates . . 315 Engine..... 317 Performance .
Page 314: Introduction To Technical Data
The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You will find information about your vehicle's noise in the vehicle documentation. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 315: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
Despite ongoing market research, The use of non-approved parts could affect Mercedes-Benz is unable to evaluate other your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes- parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts Benz therefore recommends genuine no responsibility for the use of such parts...
Page 316: Retrofitting
Mercedes-Benz recommends that Only have work done on the engine elec- exterior aerial is used. you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for tronics and its associated parts, such as con- this purpose. In particular, work relevant to The transmission output of the two-way ra-...
Page 317: Paint Code Number
Technical data Vehicle identification plates ommends the use of approved exterior aerials. Vehicle identification plates An attached exterior aerial has the effect that the electromagnetic fields transmitted by a Vehicle identification plate with ve- wireless device are conducted to the exterior hicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle;...
Page 318: Engine Number
Engine number The engine number is stamped on the en- gine block (crankcase). More information can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 1 Cover 2 Vehicle identification number (VIN) Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 319: Engine
Technical data Engine Engine C 200 C 280 C 350 Rated output 135 kW (184 bhp) 170 kW (231 bhp) 200 kW (272 bhp) At engine speed 5,500 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm Rated torque 250 Nm 300 Nm 350 Nm 2,800 –...
Page 320: Performance
Technical data Performance Performance Speeds Manual transmission Maximum speed C 200 C 280 C 220 CDI 1st gear 55 km/h 55 km/h 40 km/h 2nd gear 94 km/h 94 km/h 71 km/h 3rd gear 138 km/h 138 km/h 113 km/h 4th gear 192 km/h 192 km/h...
Page 321: Tyres And Wheels
5-speed automatic transmission* 8.5 seconds 7-speed automatic transmission* 6.8 seconds If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz cannot tact with the bodywork and axle components. Tyres and wheels accept any responsibility for damage which This could result in damage to the tyres or the For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- may occur.
Page 322: Tyres
Technical data Tyres and wheels Tyres Standard tyres C 200 / 220 CDI C 280 C 350 / C 320 CDI Both axles Summer tyres 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V Winter tyres 205/55 R16 91H M+S 205/55 R16 91H M+S Wheels 7J x 16 H2 ET 43 7J x 16 H2 ET 43...
Page 323: Nur Fuer Internen Gebrauch Nur Fuer Internen Gebrauch
Technical data Tyres and wheels Tyre mix All models Front axle Summer tyres 225/45 R17 91W Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47 Rear axle Summer tyres 245/40 R17 91W Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 58 18 Snow chains not permitted. AMG equipment* All models Front axle...
Page 324: Nur Fuer Internen Gebrauch Nur Fuer Internen Gebrauch
Technical data Tyres and wheels All models Light-alloy wheels 8J x 18 H2 ET 50 Rear axle Summer tyres 255/35 R 18 94Y XL Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 19 Use of snow chains not possible. Sports package* All models Front axle Summer tyres...
Page 325: Technical Data
Technical data Tyres and wheels MOExtended tyres* Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only in conjunction with light-alloy wheels. All models Front axle Summer tyres 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47 Rear axle Summer tyres 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended Wheels 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 58 Both axles...
Page 326: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Vehicle dimensions C 200 / C 220 CDI / C 280 C 350 / C 320 CDI Tyre pressure 4.2 bar 4.2 bar Wheels 3.5B x 16 ET 20 3.5B x 17 ET 20 22 Use of snow chains not possible. Vehicle dimensions C 200 C 280...
Page 327: Axle Load, Maximum Permissible
Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. C 200 C 280 C 350 C 220 CDI C 320 CDI...
Page 328: Trailer Tow Hitch
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-...
Page 329: Ties
You can recognise service products ap- Keep service products away from children. Fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel) proved by Mercedes-Benz by the "MB-Frei- To protect your health, do not allow service Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmis- gabe XXX.XX" or "MB-Approval XXX.XX" in-...
Page 330: Fuel
When towing a trailer the vehicle's operating state Tank capacity In mountainous terrain Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art. Consump- The consumption figures were determined Total capacity 66 l tion values are subject to change and may...
Page 331: Nur Fuer Internen Gebrauch Nur Fuer Internen Gebrauch
Technical data Service products and capacities Do not use any special fuel additives, as related to fuel consumption and therefore You can minimise your vehicle's CO emis- they can lead to increased wear and damage to depend on: sions by driving carefully and having it serv- the engine.
Page 332: Engine Oil
Engine oil A list of engine oils that have been tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Approval by Mercedes-Benz is also often indicated with the MB sheet number on the oil container.
Page 333: Transmission Oil
As temperature increases, accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Spec- viscosity reduces significantly; when tem- ifications for Service Products is available perature decreases, viscosity increases from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 334: Coolant
15 years, or is more information about coolant and topping after 250,000 km at the latest. Have the re- it up on Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products sheet 310.1. newal confirmed in the Service Booklet.
Page 335: Brake Fluid
Have the brake fluid renewed every two voir. years with a brake fluid that has been ap- Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a sol- proved by Mercedes-Benz and have this ution of water and windscreen washer confirmed in the Service Booklet. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 336 Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about DaimlerChrysler AG can be found on the Internet on the follow- ing websites: www.mercedes-benz.com www.daimlerchrysler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner's Manual to the technical docu- mentation team at the following address: DaimlerChrysler AG, HPC: R822, D–70546...
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