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Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 320 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG...
  • Page 2 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product information... 9 Operator’s Manual ... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ... 11 Maintenance ... 12 Roadside Assistance ... 12 Change of address or ownership... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ...
  • Page 4 Contents Safety and Security ... 57 Occupant safety... 58 Airbags ... 59 Seat belts ... 64 Children in the vehicle... 68 Blocking of rear side window operation... 74 Panic alarm ... 75 Activating ... 75 Deactivating ... 75 Driving safety systems... 76 ABS ...
  • Page 5 Control system ... 129 Multifunction display... 129 Multifunction steering wheel... 130 Menus ... 132 Standard display menu ... 134 AUDIO menu ... 134 NAV menu... 137 Distronic* menu... 137 Malfunction memory menu ... 138 Settings menu... 139 Trip computer menu... 152 TEL menu* ...
  • Page 6 Contents Loading ... 237 Roof rack... 237 Ski sack*... 237 Split rear bench seat ... 240 Loading instructions... 242 Cargo tie-down rings ... 243 Useful features ... 244 Interior storage spaces ... 244 Ashtrays ... 247 Cigarette lighter ... 248 Floormats* ...
  • Page 7 Maintenance... 296 Clearing the service indicator ... 296 Service term exceeded ... 296 Calling up the service indicator... 297 Resetting the service indicator... 297 Vehicle care... 298 Cleaning and care of vehicle ... 298 Practical hints ... 305 What to do if …? ... 306 Lamps in instrument cluster ...
  • Page 8 Contents Technical data... 375 Spare parts service ... 376 Warranty coverage... 377 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet... 377 Identification labels... 378 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ... 379 CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 379 Engine... 380 Rims and tires... 381 Same size tires ...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

  • Page 10: Operator's Manual

    Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our...

  • Page 11: Mercedes-Benz Automobiles

    Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal-...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram Brochure in your glove box.

  • Page 13: Operating Your Vehicle Outside The Usa Or Canada

    Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or...

  • Page 14: Where To Find It

    Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features in your vehicle.

  • Page 15: Symbols

    Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life,...

  • Page 16: Operating Safety

    Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

  • Page 17: Problems With Your Vehicle

    If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is...

  • Page 18: Reporting Safety Defects

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 19: At A Glance

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

  • Page 20: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...
  • Page 21 Item Page 1 Headlamp washer switch* 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate op- erating instructions 7 Starter switch Item Page...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...
  • Page 23 Item Page Left turn signal indi- cator lamp ESP warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display with: Basic display with outside 134, temperature display Status indicator with mal- 134, function warning message Trip odometer Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func- tion.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating control sys- 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down / to decrease æ up / to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call to dial a call ì...

  • Page 25: Important Notice For California Center Console

    Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side 2 Parking assist* (Parktronic system*) deactivation switch 3 Rear window sunshade* 4 ESP control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central locking switch 7 Rear head restraints, fold- ing down switch At a glance...

  • Page 26: Lower Part

    At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 2 Storage compartment 3 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 4 Distance warning func- tion* on/off switch Item Page 5 Program mode selector for 163, automatic transmission 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission...

  • Page 27: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel 1 Tele Aid (emergency call 2 Rear interior lighting 3 Temperature sensor for au- 4 Sliding/pop-up roof* 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Interior lighting control Item Page 7 Hands-free microphone for system) button on/off tomatic climate control 8 Rear view mirror 9 Garage door opener a Left reading lamp on/off...

  • Page 28: Door Control Panel

    At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel set- tings) 4 Switches for opening/clos- ing front door windows 5 Rear window override switch 6 Switches for opening/clos- ing rear windows...

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

  • Page 30: Unlocking

    Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail”...
  • Page 31 Starter switch positions Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle.

  • Page 32: Unlocking With Keyless-Go

    Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you pull the door handle. If your SmartKey is valid, the doors will unlock, and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function.
  • Page 33 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.

  • Page 34: Adjusting

    Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed.
  • Page 35 A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door.
  • Page 36 Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

  • Page 37: Steering Wheel

    Folding front seat backrests forward 1 Release lever In addition to the front seat backrests, the front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to permit easy access to the rear whenever the seat is located in the rear half of its adjustment range. Swivel backrest forward by pulling the release lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward move-...

  • Page 38: Mirrors

    Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 ( page 31).
  • Page 39 Exterior rear view mirror Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

  • Page 40: Driving

    ( page 58). Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed.
  • Page 41 According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in...
  • Page 42 Getting started Driving 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of the seat belt presenter. Place the belt over your shoulder. Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion Proper use of seat belts...

  • Page 43: Starting The Engine

    This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. The seat belt presenter slides back: right after you pushed the latch plate 1 into buckle 3 and heard it click.
  • Page 44 Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 157). Starting with the SmartKey Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.
  • Page 45 Get a jump start ( page 366). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 46 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Parking brake release handle Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the clock goes out. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle.

  • Page 47: Switching On Headlamps

    Warning! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le- ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high- er than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel- erate quickly forward or in reverse.

  • Page 48: Turn Signals And High Beam

    Getting started Driving Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2. To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release.
  • Page 49 Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the inten- sity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed The intermittent wiping interval is de- pendent on wetness of windshield.

  • Page 50: Problems While Driving

    Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.

  • Page 51: Parking And Locking

    Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows: Warning! Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re- moving the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed.

  • Page 52: Parking Brake

    Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle Step firmly on parking brake 1. When the engine is running, the indica- tor lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instru- ment cluster will be illuminated. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the...

  • Page 53: Switching Off Headlamps

    Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 47). For more information, see “Lighting” ( page 119). Turning off the engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. Always set the parking brake in addi- tion to shifting to position P.
  • Page 54 Getting started Parking and locking Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors.
  • Page 55 If you hear a warning signal you have either forgotten to switch off the vehi- cles’s exterior lamps before open- ing the driver’s door, or tried to turn off the engine while the gear selector lever is not in P. Turn off the lights or place the gear se- lector lever in P.

  • Page 57: Safety And Security

    Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems...

  • Page 58: Occupant Safety

    For safety reasons, we strongly recom- mend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section ( page 312).

  • Page 59: Airbags

    SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you vis- it an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center im- mediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated...
  • Page 60 Automotive Corp. Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the passenger front seat of your vehicle, you must properly use...
  • Page 61 Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
  • Page 62 These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abra- sions or other injuries resulting from air- bag deployment.
  • Page 63 Front airbags 1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag Driver and passenger airbags are de- ployed: in the event of a frontal impact if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold independently of the side impact air- bags The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment thresholds.

  • Page 64: Seat Belts

    Safety and Security Occupant safety Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags 1 Front side impact airbags 2 Rear side impact airbags 3 Window curtain airbag The side impact airbags and window cur- tain airbags are deployed: on the impacted side of the vehicle in impacts exceeding a preset deploy- ment threshold independently of the front airbags...
  • Page 65 Warning! For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re- Always fasten your seat belt before driving straint systems for infants and chil- off. Always make sure your passengers are dren, see “Children in the vehicle” properly restrained, even those sitting in the ( page 68).
  • Page 66 Only use seat belts which have been ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation or to failure.
  • Page 67 When disposing of the emergency tension- ing device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding a preset severity level if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly.

  • Page 68: Children In The Vehicle

    Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes-Benz. Ensure that the infant or child is prop- erly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 69 Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart When using any infant or child restraint compatible child seat, which operates with system, be sure to carefully read and the BabySmart follow all manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 70 Siemens Automotive Corp. Special BabySmart compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, are required for use with the BabySmart air- bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy.
  • Page 71 If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not func- tioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat. More information can be found in the “Practical hints”...
  • Page 72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such de- vices may interfere with the BabySmart system. Such signal interference may cause the PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.
  • Page 73 Fold up anchorage ring 1. 1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 1. For safety, please make sure the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Child seat anchors –...

  • Page 74: Blocking Of Rear Side Window Operation

    Safety and Security Occupant safety belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Before installing the child seat, make sure anchors 1 are folded out and locked in place.

  • Page 75: Panic Alarm

    Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes. 1 Â button Activating Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating Press button 1 again Insert SmartKey in starter switch. Safety and Security Panic alarm For operation in the USA only: This de- vice complies with Part 15 of the...

  • Page 76: Driving Safety Systems

    Safety and Security Driving safety systems Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESP (Electronic Stability Program) In winter operation, the maximum ef- fectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as re-...

  • Page 77: Bas

    The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster ( page 22) comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running. Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the...

  • Page 78: Esp

    Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following an- other vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
  • Page 79 Warning! The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
  • Page 80 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off.

  • Page 81: Anti-Theft Systems

    Safety and Security Anti-theft systems In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

  • Page 82: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the trunk the hood. The alarm will stay on, even if the activat- ing element (a door, for example) is imme- diately closed.

  • Page 83: Tow-Away Alarm

    Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
  • Page 84 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm be- fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. The switch is located on the center con- sole.

  • Page 85: Controls In Detail

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Sliding/pop-up roof* Driving systems Loading Useful features...

  • Page 86: Locking And Unlocking

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
  • Page 87 Factory setting Global unlocking Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if neither door nor trunk is opened, the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch, or if the central locking switch is not activated.
  • Page 88 Use the mechanical key to lock the doors and the trunk ( page 344). If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Checking the batteries Press button ‹ or Œ. Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief- ly to indicate that the SmartKey batter- ies are in order.

  • Page 89: Smartkey With Keyless-Go

    Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company. If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking...
  • Page 90 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking the fuel filler flap SmartKey with remote controls 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk lid 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button ( page 75) For more information on using the SmartKey buttons, see “SmartKeys”...
  • Page 91 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-Go must be lo- cated outside the vehicle within ap- proximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the trunk. In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle all the doors must be closed...
  • Page 92 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking Pull the door handle. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if neither door nor trunk is opened. The vehicles could inadvertently be un- locked if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and:...
  • Page 93 SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 345). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing the ‹...
  • Page 94 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking and opening the trunk lid A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located in the rear license plate recess. 1 Handle Pull on handle 1.

  • Page 95: Opening The Doors From The Inside

    Report the loss immediately to your car insurance company. Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment. Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in- side.

  • Page 96: Opening The Trunk

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If you open a door, the side windows on that side of the vehicle will lower slight- ly. The windows close again when you close the door. Opening the trunk Opening the trunk from outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

  • Page 97: Closing The Trunk

    Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The switch is located on the driver’s door. 1 Remote trunk lid switch with indicator lamp Press remote trunk lid switch 1.

  • Page 98: Trunk Lid Opening/Closing System

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! Only drive with the trunk closed. Among oth- er dangers, such as your view being blocked, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the trunk lid will open automatical-...
  • Page 99 The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey ( page 88) or from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” ( page 103). Limiting opening height of trunk lid The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g.
  • Page 100 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) 1 Trunk lid closing switch Press trunk lid closing switch 1 brief- The trunk lid closes. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g.
  • Page 101 Closing the trunk from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) 1 Trunk lid closing switch Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you. Press trunk lid closing switch 1 brief- The trunk lid closes. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g.
  • Page 102 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk and locking the vehi- cle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) 1 KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch You can close the trunk lid and lock the ve- hicle simultaneously. Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you.

  • Page 103: Trunk Lid Emergency Release

    Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. 1 Emergency release button Illumination of the emergency release but- ton: The button will flash for 30 minutes af- ter opening the trunk. The button will flash for 60 minutes af- ter closing the trunk.

  • Page 104: Separately Locking The Trunk

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Separately locking the trunk Your vehicle may be equipped with a func- tion permitting the separate locking of the trunk using the mechanical key. If present, this feature can permit you to deny any un- authorized person access to the trunk by locking the trunk separately and leaving the SmartKey less the mechanical key with...

  • Page 105: Separately Unlocking The Trunk Automatic Central Locking

    Separately unlocking the trunk Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( page 343). Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key counterclock- wise to neutral position 1. You can now open the trunk ( page 96).

  • Page 106: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive.

  • Page 107: Seats

    Seats Information on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section ( page 34). Easy-entry/exit feature With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear. This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened.

  • Page 108: Removing And Installing Front Seat Head Restraints

    Controls in detail Seats Removing and installing front seat head restraints Information on head restraint adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” sec- tion ( page 36). Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

  • Page 109: Rear Seats Head Restraints

    Rear seats head restraints Head restraint height 1 Release button Raising: Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, push release button 1 and pull the head restraint out. Lowering: To lower the head restraint, push re- lease button 1 and press down on the...
  • Page 110 Controls in detail Seats Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console 1 Head restraint release button Start the engine. Press the symbol-side on the rocker switch 1 to release the head re- straints. The head restraints will fold backward. Warning! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position...
  • Page 111 Removing and installing rear seats head restraints Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

  • Page 112: Multicontour Seat

    Controls in detail Seats Multicontour seat* The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lum- bar and side support. The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat after starting the engine.

  • Page 113: Seat Ventilation

    Seat ventilation* Both switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console. 1 Seat ventilation The blue indicator lamps on the switch show which ventilation level you have selected: Level Two indicator lamps on One indicator lamp on No indicator lamp on Make sure the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 114: Seat Heating

    Controls in detail Seats Seat heating* Vehicles without seat ventilation* Both switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console. 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on.
  • Page 115 Vehicles with seat ventilation* Both switches for the front seats are locat- ed in the center console. 1 Seat heating The red indicator lamps on the switch show the heating level you have selected: Level Two indicator lamps on One indicator lamp on No indicator lamp on Make sure the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 116: Memory Function

    Controls in detail Memory function Memory function Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- er should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to en- sure adequate control, reach and com- fort.

  • Page 117: Storing Positions Into Memory

    Storing positions into memory Adjust the seats, steering wheel and rear view mirrors to the desired posi- tion ( page 34). Turn button 2 to selected memory po- sition. Press memory button 1. Release memory button and push button 2 within three seconds. All the settings are stored at the select- ed position.

  • Page 118: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position

    Controls in detail Memory function Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position For easier parking, you can adjust the pas- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position feature, see “Setting parking posi- tion for exterior rear view mirror”...

  • Page 119: Lighting

    Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
  • Page 120 Controls in detail Lighting If you remove the SmartKey and open the driver’s door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on, a warning sounds $ appears in the multifunction display the message Turn off lamps! pears in the multifunction display With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be...
  • Page 121 Daytime running lamp mode With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps will not be switched off automatically. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking The front fog lamps and rear fog lamp lamps will also switch on.
  • Page 122 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on fog lamps Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the head- lamps.

  • Page 123: Combination Switch

    Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column. 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Switching on high beams Turn exterior lamp switch to position B or to U ( page 119). Push the combination switch in direction 1.

  • Page 124: Interior Lighting

    Controls in detail Lighting With the hazard warning flasher acti- vated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the re- spective left or right turn signal will op- erate when the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 1 or 2.

  • Page 125: Door Entry Lamps

    Deactivating automatic control Press the = symbol on rocker switch 3. The interior lighting remains switched off in darkness, even when you: unlock the vehicle open a door remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Manual control Switching all front interior lights on and Press the W symbol on rocker switch 3.

  • Page 126: Instrument Cluster

    Controls in detail Instrument cluster Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual ( page 22). The instrument cluster is activated when open a door turn on the ignition press the reset button, see ( page 126) switch on the exterior lamps...

  • Page 127: Coolant Temperature Indicator

    The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 120°C. Do- ing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odome- ter display ( page 129).

  • Page 128: Tachometer

    Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious en- gine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

  • Page 129: Multifunction Display

    Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is in position 1. The control system enables you call up information about your vehicle change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control sys- tem to find out when your vehicle is next...

  • Page 130: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel ( page 24). 1 Multifunction display in the speed- ometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting...
  • Page 131 It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar- ranged in a circular pattern. If you press button è or ÿ re- peatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other. If you press button k or j re- peatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in...

  • Page 132: Menus

    Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.
  • Page 133 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Standard dis- AUDIO NAVI* play Digital speed- Select radio Activate ometer station route guid- ance Call up FSS Select satellite ra- dio station Check engine oil Operate CD level player* Operate cas- sette player Menu 4...

  • Page 134: Standard Display Menu

    Controls in detail Control system The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces- sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.
  • Page 135 Select radio station Turn on the radio ( page 186). Vehi- cles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta- tion in the display. 1 Waveband 2 Setting for station selection using memory 3 Station frequency Press button k or j repeatedly...
  • Page 136 Controls in detail Control system Feature description is based on prelim- inary information available at time of printing. For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)” ( page 192). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to sep- arate operating instructions.

  • Page 137: Distronic* Menu

    To select the reverse side of the tape, press button below track number on the audio system display, or enter re- quest on the COMAND* system locat- ed in the center dashboard. NAV menu menu contains the functions need- ed to operate your navigation system. Press button è...

  • Page 138: Malfunction Memory Menu

    Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 314). Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the malfunction message memory in the display.

  • Page 139: Settings Menu

    Should any malfunctions occur while driv- ing, the number of malfunctions will reap- pear in the display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. The message memory will be cleared when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2.
  • Page 140 Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu Press button k or j. In the display you see the collection of the submenus. Press button ç. The selection marker moves to the next submenu. The submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with the ç...
  • Page 141 The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De- tailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pag- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TIME Select temperature dis- Set time (hours) play mode Select speedometer dis- Set time (minutes) play mode Select language...

  • Page 142: Press Button J Or K Repeatedly

    Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. cluster submenu via Settings menu. Use the Instr. clus- submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Select temperature display mode Select speedometer display mode Select language Select display (speed display or...
  • Page 143 Selecting language Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: Language The selection marker is on the current setting.
  • Page 144 Controls in detail Control system Selecting display (speed display or out- side temperature) for standard display Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: Basic display The selection marker is on the current...
  • Page 145 Set time (minutes) Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Time submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: Clock, minutes The selection marker is on the minute setting.
  • Page 146 Controls in detail Control system With daytime running lamp mode se- lected and the exterior lamp switch at position 0, the following lamps will come on automatically when the en- gine is turned on: Parking lamps and low beam head- lamps License plate lamps (in low ambient light conditions)
  • Page 147 Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed shut-off) Use the Headlamps delayed shut-off function to set whether and for how long you would like the exterior lamps to illumi- nate during darkness after all doors are closed. When the delayed shut-off feature is activated and the exterior lamp switch is in position U, the following lamps will remain lit after you remove the SmartKey...
  • Page 148 Controls in detail Control system Interior lighting delayed shut-off Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior light- ing to remain lit during darkness after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. Move the selection marker with the æ...
  • Page 149 Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the au- tomatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). Move the selection marker with the æ...
  • Page 150 Controls in detail Control system Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deacti- vate the easy-entry/exit feature. When the feature is activated, the steering wheel and driver’s seat will move back to facilitate ex- iting when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open the driver’s door However, the engine must be turned off.
  • Page 151 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to submenu. Convenience Press button j or k repeatedly Steering col. until you see this message in the dis- play: Function Easy-entry feature Steer. col. + seat The selection marker is on the current setting.

  • Page 152: Trip Computer Menu

    Controls in detail Control system Move the selection marker to submenu using Convenience the æ or ç button. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis- play: Mirror adjustment parking aid The selection marker is on the current setting.
  • Page 153 All statistics stored since the last en- gine start will be reset approximately four hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 with- in this time period.

  • Page 154: Tel Menu

    Controls in detail Control system TEL menu* Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we rec- ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele- phone call.
  • Page 155 Answering a call Vehicles with Audio system: When your telephone is ready to receive The signal strength is indicated in the calls, you can answer a call at any time. In top right corner, for example “S9”. The the display you will then see the message: higher the number, the stronger the signal from the cellular network.
  • Page 156 Controls in detail Control system Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display. The stored names are displayed in as- cending or descending alphabetical or- der. If you press and hold j or k for longer than one second, the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release the button again.

  • Page 157: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Information on driving with an automatic transmission is found in the “Getting started” section ( page 44). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions.

  • Page 158: One-Touch Gearshifting

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. Downshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D– direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear.

  • Page 159: Gear Ranges

    Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+).

  • Page 160: Gear Selector Lever Position

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 161 Shift into reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 162 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel. 1 Shift button 2 Left button: downshift 3 Right button: upshift Downshifting Press button 2 on the left side of the steering wheel.

  • Page 163: Program Mode Selector Switch

    Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch S Sport For standard driving C Comfort For comfort driving Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of position P.

  • Page 164: Manual Shift Program Clk 55 Amg

    Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console.
  • Page 165 Move gear selector lever to P. Turn off the engine. Wait at least ten seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Move gear selector lever to position D (for second gear) or R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 166: Windshield Wipers

    Controls in detail Good visibility Good visibility Windshield wipers More information on the windshield wipers can be found in the “Getting started” sec- tion ( page 48). Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opened.

  • Page 167: Rear View Mirror

    Rear view mirror More information on setting the rear view mirrors can be found in the “Getting start- ed” section ( page 38). Automatic antiglare rear view mirror The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on,...
  • Page 168 Controls in detail Good visibility Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. Make sure you have stored a parking position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror ( page 118).

  • Page 169: Sun Visors

    Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. Swing sun visors down when you expe- rience glare.

  • Page 170: Rear Window Sunshade

    Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window sunshade* The switch is located in the center console. Turn the SmartKey to starter switch po- sition 1 or 2. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: press the start/stop button once or twice. Press the switch briefly at 1 to raise the sunshade.

  • Page 171: Rear Window Defroster

    Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The de- froster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of opera- tion depending on the outside tempera- ture.

  • Page 172: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...
  • Page 173 Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Left center air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 4 Right center air vent, adjustable 5 Right side air vent, adjustable 6 Automatic climate control panel 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for lowering tempera-...
  • Page 174 Controls in detail Automatic climate control The automatic climate control is operation- al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in ei- ther the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depend- ing on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.

  • Page 175: Setting The Temperature

    Setting the temperature Use temperature controls ( page 173) 1 and 2 for the left side or 7 and 8 for the right side to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre- ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).

  • Page 176: Adjusting Air Distribution

    Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution controls 7 and 9 ( page 172) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are found on the controls: Symbol Function Directs air through the center, side and rear passenger com-...

  • Page 177: Maximum Cooling Maxcool

    Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Seven blower speeds are available. Press left M or right Q side of air volume control switch until the re- quested blower speed is attained. The display “AUTO” disappears and the automatic mode is switched off. The selected blower speed is shown in the display.

  • Page 178: Air Recirculation Mode

    Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside. This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. Warning! When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), only switch to air recirculation...

  • Page 179: Charcoal Filter

    Deactivating Press button , ( page 173). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. If you keep button , pressed, the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof* will return to their previous position. Charcoal filter The air recirculation mode is deactivat- An activated charcoal filter markedly re- ed automatically: duces bad odors and removes pollutants...

  • Page 180: Deactivating The Climate Control System

    Controls in detail Automatic climate control Warning Never operate the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof* if there is the possibil- ity of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In the event that the procedure causes po- tential danger, the closing of the side win- dows can be immediately halted by releasing the e button or by pressing or pulling the respective window switch.

  • Page 181: Residual Heat And Ventilation

    The air conditioning cannot be turned on again. Have the air conditioning system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Automatic climate control Residual heat and ventilation* With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes.

  • Page 182: Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents

    Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating Press button ° ( page 173). The indicator lamp on button ° goes out. The residual heat is automatically turned off: when the ignition is switched on after about 30 minutes if the battery voltage drops How long the system will provide heat- ing depends on the coolant tempera- ture and the temperature set by the...

  • Page 183: Operating Safety

    Audio system Audio and telephone, operation These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con- tain useful tips and a detailed description of the user functions. Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could...

  • Page 184: Operating And Display Elements

    Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...
  • Page 185 Item Page 1 CD mode selector 2 Manual tuning (radio) Fast forward/reverse 198, (cassette, CD) Speed dialing memory (telephone*) 3 Radio mode selector 4 Display panel Cassette compartment behind display panel Item Page 5 Alpha-numeric keypad Band selection, station buttons (radio) CD selection (CD) Telephone number entry, retrieving speed dialing...

  • Page 186: Button And Soft Key Operation

    Controls in detail Audio system Button and soft key operation In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the function buttons (left side of radio panel) are referred to as “buttons”. The four keys below the display panel are referred to as “soft keys”.
  • Page 187 Bass Regardless of operating mode, press key repeatedly until BASS appears on the display. Press key to increase or de- crease level. Press both keys simultaneously to reset the Bass to its center (flat) lev- Treble Regardless of operating mode, press key repeatedly until TREBLE appears on the display.
  • Page 188 Controls in detail Audio system Balance Regardless of operating mode, press key repeatedly until BALANCE appears on the display. Press key to shift sound accord- ingly to the left or right speakers. Press both keys simultaneously to reset the Balance to its center level. Returning audio functions to factory settings Regardless of operating mode, press...

  • Page 189: Radio Operation

    You can select from among the following settings: : The tone level is set to the Driver position; sound is directed toward the passengers. : The tone level is set for Speech, optimizing the sound for the spoken word. : The tone level is set for Ambience, producing a three-dimensional sound.
  • Page 190 Controls in detail Audio system Direct frequency input Select the desired frequency band. Press “ button. Enter desired frequency using buttons 4 to M. You can only enter frequencies within the respective waveband. If a button is not pressed within four seconds, the radio will return to the station last tuned to.
  • Page 191 Scan tuning Starting scan tuning Select desired frequency band. Press 2 button. will appear on the display. The radio briefly tunes in all receivable stations on the band selected. The first scan cycle will tune in only the stations with a strong signal. The second scan cycle will tune in every receivable station.

  • Page 192: Satellite Radio (Sat)* (Usa Only)

    At time of printing, no date for availabil- ity of optional equipment required for satellite radio operation had been set. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. Satellite radio service may be unavail- able or interrupted from time to time...
  • Page 193 Starting satellite radio (SAT) Start radio mode. If the radio was in SAT radio mode be- fore being turned off or changed to an- other operating mode, the last SAT channel selected is called up. Press the key. When you call up the SAT radio mode for the first time, will appear ACQUIRING...
  • Page 194 Controls in detail Audio system Channel selection The following options are available for se- lecting a channel: Direct channel input ( page 194) Manual tuning ( page 194) Preset channels ( page 194) Direct channel input Press “ key. Enter desired channel number using buttons 4 to M.
  • Page 195 Program type (PTY) mode In PTY mode, you can tune in and select channels of a specific program type. Calling up PTY mode Start SAT radio mode. Press the key. The name of the channel currently being received is shown. Leaving PTY mode Press the key.

  • Page 196: Cassette Operation

    Controls in detail Audio system Cassette operation Playing cassettes Press 3 button. The display panel folds down and the cassette compartment becomes ac- cessible. Insert cassette into the cassette com- partment until it engages and tap it gently. The cassette will be pulled in automati- cally.
  • Page 197 Cassette eject Press eject button 3. The display folds down and the cas- sette is ejected. The system will switch back to radio mode automatically. Fold display panel back up and press gently on the display panel frame to lock it. Do not press directly on the display face.
  • Page 198 Controls in detail Audio system Scanning Starting scan Press 2 button. will appear on the display. Each track on the cassette will be played briefly in ascending order. Stopping scan Press 2, d, c, f or e button. The system will switch to Play. Fast forward/reverse Starting cassette fast forward mode Press d button.

  • Page 199: Cd Changer* Operation

    Dolby NR (noise reduction system) To enable optimum sound reproduction of cassettes recorded using Dolby B NR, the Dolby NR system should be switched on. The Dolby NR function should be switched off when playing cassettes not recorded with Dolby B NR. DOLBY and the double-D symbol Ù...
  • Page 200 Controls in detail Audio system Only use original CDs. Using copied CDs may create problems during playback. Clean CDs from time to time with a com- mercially available cleaning cloth. Do not use solvents, anti-static sprays, etc. for cleaning. Replace the CD in its case after use.
  • Page 201 1 CD 2 CD changer 3 CD tray 4 CD magazine Remove magazine and pull CD tray fully out. Place CD in recess of tray, label side Push tray into magazine in direction of arrow. CDs which have been inserted improp- erly or are unreadable will not be played.
  • Page 202 Controls in detail Audio system Skipping tracks forward/backward Skipping tracks forward Press f button. The next track will be played. Skipping tracks backward Press e button. If the track has been playing for more than ten seconds, it will revert to the start of that track.

  • Page 203: Telephone* Operation

    Repeat The repeat function (RPT) repeats the cur- rent track. Switching on repeat: Press the key. is highlighted in the display. Switching off repeat: Press the key. The highlighted in the display dis- appears. The Random play and Repeat function cannot be used simultaneously.
  • Page 204 Controls in detail Audio system Switching on the telephone Press h button. If you have programmed an unlock code for the telephone, you must enter the code now. Enter the desired telephone number using buttons 4 to M. If necessary, correct number entered with the key.
  • Page 205 Phone book The numbers stored in the phone book can be called up either by name or number. Calling up the phone book Press d, c, f or e but- ton. Switching between name search and number search Press the key.
  • Page 206 Controls in detail Audio system Searching and selecting phone book en- tries by number Press the key. The current number is marked in the display. Press either the d or c button. The stored entries are selected according to numerical order. Press either the f or e button.
  • Page 207 Automatic repeat dialing (redial) If a call cannot be connected, press key. REDIAL will appear on the display and re- peated attempts to place the call will be made for the next four minutes. Selecting numbers directly from the directory Enter previously selected 3-digit (1-999) number of the entry using number keys 4 to M.
  • Page 208 Controls in detail Audio system Emergency call Press button 4 longer than one second. A call will be placed to the saved num- ber (e.g. 911). Please be aware that the 911 emergen- cy call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal of- fense.
  • Page 209 Accepting an incoming call in cassette, CD or radio mode If the telephone is activated in the back- ground (receiving symbol visible on dis- play), the audio source is muted when a call is received. The ringing tone is heard and the caller’s telephone number or the name under which this telephone number has been saved in the telephone book ap-...

  • Page 210: Opening And Closing The Windows

    Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the windows The side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. The switches for the respective windows are on the front passenger door and the rear side trim panels.
  • Page 211 Opening the windows You can also open or close the win- dows using the: SmartKey (summer opening/con- venience feature) ( page 212) button , in the control panel of the automatic climate control Closing the windows ( page 173). button e in the control panel of the automatic climate control ( page 173).
  • Page 212 Controls in detail Power windows If the upward movement of a door win- dow is blocked during the closing pro- cedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. Remove the obstruction, pull the switch again past the resistance point and release.

  • Page 213: Synchronizing Power Windows

    Opening (Summer opening feature) Press and hold button Œ after un- locking the vehicle. The windows and sliding/pop-up roof* begin to open after approximately one second. Release the Œ button to stop proce- dure. Closing (Convenience feature) Press and hold button ‹ after lock- ing the vehicle.

  • Page 214: Opening And Closing The Sliding/Pop-Up Roof

    Controls in detail Sliding/pop-up roof* Sliding/pop-up roof* Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened and closed electrically. The switch for the sliding/pop-up roof is on the overhead control panel. 1 Push up to raise roof at rear 2 Pull down to lower roof at rear 3 Push forward to slide roof closed 4 Push back to slide roof open...
  • Page 215 To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the sliding/pop-up roof. Do not open the sliding/pop-up roof if there is snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in malfunctions. The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur ( page 348).
  • Page 216 Controls in detail Sliding/pop-up roof* Stopping the sliding/pop-up roof Move the switch in any direction. If the movement of the sliding/pop-up roof is blocked during the closing pro- cedure, the roof will stop and reopen slightly. Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof with the SmartKey The power windows ( page 212) will also be opened or closed when you operate the...

  • Page 217: Synchronizing The Sliding/Pop-Up Roof

    Closing the sliding/pop-up roof with KEYLESS-GO* (Convenience feature) The power windows ( page 212) will also be closed when the sliding/pop-up roof is operated with the SmartKey. Press and hold lock button at door ( page 55) until the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are closed.

  • Page 218: Driving Systems

    Controls in detail Driving systems Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed Parktronic*, which serves as a parking assistant. For information on the BAS, ABS, and ESP driving systems, see “Driving safety sys- tems”...
  • Page 219 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at last set speed Setting current speed Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever.
  • Page 220 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed Lift cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the desired speed is reached. Release cruise control lever. The new speed is set. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate cruise control.

  • Page 221: Distronic

    Distronic* When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control during travel on expressways and other major roads. If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at a preset distance.
  • Page 222 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! Distronic cannot take street and traffic con- ditions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed. Warning! Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slip- pery roads.
  • Page 223 Distronic displays in the speedometer dial 1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two seg- ments come on around the set speed. The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system. 1 Segments If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the segments (representing the dif-...

  • Page 224: Press Button È Or Ÿ Repeatedly

    Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the Distance warning lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indi- cate that Distronic will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision.
  • Page 225 Distronic deactivated If Distronic is deactivated the standard dis- play of Distronic appears in the multifunc- tion display. 1 Vehicle ahead, if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance treshold to vehicle ahead 4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function Distronic activated When you turn Distronic on, you will see...
  • Page 226 Controls in detail Driving systems Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if you are driving between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h) the ESP is activated ( page 78) If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever you will see the message in the multifunction display.
  • Page 227 Setting a lower speed Briefly tip cruise control lever in the di- rection of arrow 2 ( page 225) to de- crease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds ( page 225), and one or two segments around the stored speed...
  • Page 228 Controls in detail Driving systems Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: Briefly tip cruise control lever in the di- rection of arrow 3 ( page 225). Step on the brake pedal. Distronic will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory.
  • Page 229 1 Distance warning function on/off switch 2 Control lamp 3 Thumbwheel for setting distance Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting causes Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the vehicle ahead. Turn thumbwheel 3 towards ¯. Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting causes Distronic to maintain a shorter following distance to the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 230 Controls in detail Driving systems Activating Press switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 on the switch comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display ( page 225). Deactivating Press switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 on the switch goes out. No loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 231 The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message Distronic Currently unavailable! see oper.
  • Page 232 Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead. Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes.

  • Page 233: Parktronic (Parking Assist)

    Parktronic (Parking assist)* Warning! Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver. Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g.
  • Page 234 Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors. Front sensors Center approx. 39 in (100 cm) Corners approx.
  • Page 235 Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard. The warning indi- cator for the rear area is integrated in the rear dome lighting.
  • Page 236 Controls in detail Driving systems Switching the Parktronic system on/off You can switch off the Parktronic system manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the cen- ter console. 1 Parktronic off 2 Indicator lamp 3 Parktronic on Switching off the Parktronic system Press upper half 1 of the switch.

  • Page 237: Roof Rack

    Loading Roof rack Warning! Only use roof racks approved by Merce- des-Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufactur- er’s installation instructions. 1 Trim Preparing roof rack installation Open trim 1 at the trim strips in the roof.
  • Page 238 Controls in detail Loading 4 Velcro strap Unfasten velcro strap 4. Pull ski sack into passenger compart- ment and unfold. 5 Button Open trunk lid. Press button 5. The flap opens downward. From trunk, slide skis into ski sack. Warning! The ski sack is designed for up to four pairs of skis.
  • Page 239 6 Strap Tighten strap 6 by pulling at the loose end (arrow) until the skis in the ski sack are tightly secured. 7 Hook 8 Eye Connect hook 7 to eye 8 located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench.

  • Page 240: Split Rear Bench Seat

    Controls in detail Loading Removal of ski sack You can remove the ski sack for cleaning or drying. 1 Button 2 Ski sack frame 3 Flap Open trunk lid. Press button 1. The flap 3 opens downward. Press button 1 firmly until ski sack frame 2 is released.
  • Page 241 Folding the backrest forward The release handle 1 is located in the trunk. Pull release handle 1. Fully retract and fold rearward head re- straint ( page 110). Pull release handle 2. Controls in detail Loading Fold seat cushion 3 forward. Fold rear seat backrests 4 forward.

  • Page 242: Loading Instructions

    Controls in detail Loading Setting up rear seat bench Fold backrest 4 rearward until it en- gages. Fold seat cushions 3 rearward until it locks into position. If a backrest is not locked into position, a red indicator 5 or 6 will be visible. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

  • Page 243: Cargo Tie-Down Rings

    The handling characteristics of a fully load- ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis- tribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra- tions shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possible.

  • Page 244: Interior Storage Spaces

    Controls in detail Useful features Useful features Interior storage spaces Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
  • Page 245 Cup holder in the dashboard Warning! When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during vehicle maneuvers.
  • Page 246 Controls in detail Useful features Armrest storage space Opening compartment in armrest Lift armrest by pulling on handle 1. Closing Lower armrest until it locks into place. Do not store any items between the telephone holder and the cover for the blower.

  • Page 247: Ashtrays

    Storage bags Storage bags are located on the rear side of the front seats. Warning! Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob- jects having sharp edges, in the storage bags. In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Page 248: Cigarette Lighter

    Controls in detail Useful features Removing ashtray insert Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to se- cure vehicle from movement. Move gear se- lector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N, turn off the engine. Secure vehicle from movement by set- ting the parking brake.

  • Page 249: Floormats

    Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 250: Telephone

    The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.

  • Page 251: Tele Aid

    Tele Aid The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys- tem may only be performed by com- pleting the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated.
  • Page 252 If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as ex- pected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically:...
  • Page 253 When the connection is established, the message Emergency call – Call con- appears in the multifunction dis- nected play. All information relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the ve- hicle (determined by the GPS satellite loca- tion system), vehicle model, identification number and color are generated.
  • Page 254 Press and hold the button (for longer than two seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside As- sistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message Roadside As- sistance –...
  • Page 255 Describe the nature of the need for as- sistance. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may ap- ply.

  • Page 256: Information Button

    Tele Aid – Info call active appears in the multifunction display. Infor- mation regarding the operation of your ve- hicle, the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and...
  • Page 257 Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is not currently ac- tive, and may not initiate a call. Visit your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or con- tact the Response Center at Should a higher priority call be initiated...
  • Page 258 In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement.

  • Page 259: Garage Door Opener

    Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered inci- dent report. Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s...
  • Page 260 If you should experience diffi- culties with programming the transmit- ter, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

  • Page 261: Programming/Reprogramming Integrated Remote Control

    Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control Step 1: Switch on ignition. Step 2: If you have previously programmed an integrated signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. Otherwise, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 and release them only when the indicator light be- gins to flash after approximately 20...
  • Page 262 Controls in detail Useful features If the indicator lamp 1 blinks rapidly for about two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with pro- gramming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. Step 7: To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with...
  • Page 263 Step 12: Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Step 13: To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out”...
  • Page 264 Controls in detail Useful features Erasing the integrated remote control memory Switch on ignition. Simultaneously hold down the signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, for ap- proximately 20 seconds, until the indi- cator lamp 1 blinks rapidly. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. The codes of all three channels are erased.

  • Page 265: Operation

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

  • Page 266: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)

    Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintain- ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but...

  • Page 267: Drive Sensibly – Save Fuel

    Service Booklet and as required by the FSS. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly country.

  • Page 268: Brakes

    Have the brake system inspected immedi- ately. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 269: Driving Off

    Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- ranty. Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re-...

  • Page 270: Tires

    Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for re- pairs. Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six...

  • Page 271: Hydroplaning

    Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution. Operation Driving instructions Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a minimum tread depth of approximately in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics.

  • Page 272: Tire Speed Rating

    Operation Driving instructions Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driv- ing speeds appropriate to prevailing condi- tions. Warning! Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi- mum speed rating of the tires.

  • Page 273: Winter Driving Instructions

    Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move gear selector lever to position N.

  • Page 274: Standing Water

    The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob- jects. Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 275: Catalytic Converter

    Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions.

  • Page 276: Emission Control

    Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly accord- ing to Mercedes-Benz servicing require- ments. For details refer to the Service Booklet. Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health.

  • Page 277: Coolant Temperature

    The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! Driving when your engine is badly over- heated can cause some fluids, which may have leaked into the engine com- partment, to catch fire.

  • Page 278: At The Gas Station

    Operation At the gas station At the gas station Refueling Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious inju- ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! Failure to remove the fuel cap slowly could result in personal injury.
  • Page 279 Warning! Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres- sure in the system which could cause a gas discharge. This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump noz- zle, which could cause personal injury. Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right.

  • Page 280: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    Opening hood ( page 281). brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Noti- Vehicle lighting fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Check function and cleanliness.For more immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For information on replacing light bulbs, see “Replacing bulbs”...

  • Page 281: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Opening 1 Hood lock release Pull lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. To avoid damage to the windshield wip- ers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away...
  • Page 282 Operation Engine compartment Warning! If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coolant tem- perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open the hood. Move away from the vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled.

  • Page 283: Engine Oil

    Do not use any special lubricant addi- tives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz will restrict your warranty entitlement. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 284 30 minutes before checking oil. If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Reduce oil level Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 285 Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on messages in the display concerning engine oil can be found in the “Practical hints” section ( page 326).

  • Page 286: Transmission Fluid Level

    Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the en- gine and catalytic converter not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck. More information on engine oil can be found in the “Technical data”...
  • Page 287 Warning! In order to avoid any possibly serious burns: Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indi- cates that the coolant is overheated. Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194°F (90°C).

  • Page 288: Battery

    When replacing the battery, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.

  • Page 289: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a capacity of approx.

  • Page 290: Tires And Wheels

    When replacing rims, only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type. Failure to do so can re- sult in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.

  • Page 291: Important Guidelines

    Important guidelines Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make. Tires must be of the correct size for the rim. Break in new tires for approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds. Regularly check the tires and rims for damage.

  • Page 292: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Warning! If the tire pressure drops repeatedly: Check the tires for punctures from for- eign objects. Check to see whether air is leaking from the valves or from around the rim. Correct the tire pressure only when tires are cold.

  • Page 293: Rotating Wheels

    Warning! Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle's rims. Operation Tires and wheels...

  • Page 294: Winter Driving

    Operation Winter driving Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehi- cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service in- cludes: Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system.

  • Page 295: Block Heater

    Operation Winter driving Only use snow chains that are ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains.

  • Page 296: Clearing The Service Indicator

    Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km) Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day An acoustic signal will also sound. The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the service indicator following a completed service.

  • Page 297: Calling Up The Service Indicator

    Resetting the service indicator In the event that the service on your vehi- cle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the service indicator yourself. Switch on ignition. The standard display of the control sys- tem appears ( page 129).

  • Page 298: Cleaning And Care Of Vehicle

    Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others ap- plied later.
  • Page 299 We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here.
  • Page 300 Vehicle washing Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz ap- proved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
  • Page 301 Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover 1 Distronic* system sensor cover Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water to clean sen- sor cover 1. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor cover.
  • Page 302 Operation Vehicle care Wiper blades Fold wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades. Otherwise the wiper motor might suddenly turn on and cause injury.
  • Page 303 Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us- ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water. Follow instructions on container.
  • Page 304 Carefully dab nubuck leather upholstery with a microfiber cloth to remove oil stains. Do not use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean nubuck leather upholstery. Avoid hard scrubbing on nubuck leath- er upholstery.

  • Page 305: Practical Hints

    Practical hints What to do if …? Where will I find...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses...

  • Page 306: Lamps In Instrument Cluster

    Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions in- creases the risk of an accident.
  • Page 307 Release the parking brake ( page 46). Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. If you find that the brake fluid in the...
  • Page 308 The Limp-Home mode is canceled. You do not need to have your vehicle checked. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
  • Page 309 Have the cooling system checked. If the coolant temperature is below 257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. driving uphill) and stop-and-go driving. Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down.
  • Page 310 You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle. Switch the ESP back on ( page 80). If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 311 Problem The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving. < The red seat belt non-usage warning lamp illuminates briefly after starting the engine. Possible cause The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire.
  • Page 312 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in...

  • Page 313: Lamp In Center Console

    If the light remains out, have the sys- tem checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the BabySmart restraint to transport children on the front pas- senger seat until the system has been repaired.

  • Page 314: Messages In The Display

    Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury. Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- play is inoperative.
  • Page 315 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
  • Page 316 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

  • Page 317: Cruise Control

    What to do if …? When the voltage is above this value again, the BAS is operational again. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have cruise control or Distronic* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 318 The self-diagnosis has not been complet- The display will clear after driving a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 319 Display Display message Selector lever in park position Please move selector lever to P or N Possible cause Possible solution You have turned off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in gear selector lever position N and opened the driver’s door.
  • Page 320 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Drive immediately to the nearest au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Ad- just driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness.
  • Page 321 Release the parking brake ( page 46). Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Brake pad thickness must be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Service Book- let.
  • Page 322 Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat, causing major en- gine damage.
  • Page 323 Only start the engine again after the message disappears. You could other- wise damage the engine. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 324 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 325 What to do if …? Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.
  • Page 326 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message USA only: Add 1 qt. engine oil when next refueling Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil when next refueling Engine oil level Reduce oil level! Engine oil level Stop, engine off! Possible cause Possible solution...
  • Page 327 Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 328 ( page 278). Close the hood ( page 282). Remove the SmartKey from the start- er switch. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Change the batteries ( page 345). Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
  • Page 329 The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning. Practical hints What to do if …? Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Insert SmartKey in the starter switch. Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving the vehicle.
  • Page 330 In the control system, set lamp opera- tion to manual ( page 145). Switch on headlamps using the exteri- or lamp switch. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
  • Page 331 The right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A backup bulb is being used. Practical hints What to do if …? Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
  • Page 332 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Turn off lamps! Turn signal front left Substitute lamp on! Turn signal front right Substitute lamp on! Turn signal in left mirror Turn signal in right mirror Turn signal rear left Substitute lamp on! Turn signal rear right Substitute lamp on!
  • Page 333 The display reminds you and your passen- gers to fasten seat belts. The seat belt system is malfunctioning. Practical hints What to do if …? Fasten the seat belts. Fasten the seat belts. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 334 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the Possible cause One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.
  • Page 335 Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system. Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Possible cause Possible solution The steering gear oil level is too low.
  • Page 336 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Close sunroof! Close sunroof! ì Function Not available Ê Close trunk lid! Washer fluid Check level Possible cause Possible solution You have opened the driver’s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding/pop-up roof open.

  • Page 337: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? First aid kit The first aid kit is stored in left hand side of the trunk. Loosen Velcro fastener. Remove first aid kit. Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing/expired items. Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com- partment underneath the trunk floor.
  • Page 338 Practical hints Where will I find...? To prevent damage, always disengage trunk floor handle from upper edge of trunk and lower trunk floor before clos- ing the trunk lid. Loosen retaining screw 1 in the mid- dle of storage well casing 2. Remove storage well casing 2.
  • Page 339 Vehicle jack Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.

  • Page 340: Minispare Wheel

    Practical hints Where will I find...? Minispare wheel The Minispare wheel is located in the com- partment underneath the trunk floor. 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel wrench Jack Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel 2 Arrow 3 Minispare wheel 4 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing Removing the Minispare wheel Lift trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk.
  • Page 341 Warning! The arrow 2 on vehicle tool kit storage well casing 4 must point in the direc- The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are tion of travel, otherwise you cannot different from those of the road wheels. As place the storage well casing a result, the vehicle handling characteristics ( page 337) on top and secure the change when driving with a Minispare wheel...
  • Page 342 Practical hints Where will I find...? Minispare wheel bolts 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other steel rims (located in trunk with spare wheel) Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the Minispare will physical- ly damage the vehicle's brakes.

  • Page 343: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency

    Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the me- chanical key. Unlocking your vehicle with the me- chanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.

  • Page 344: Locking The Vehicle

    Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The lock is located next to the recessed handle. 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Handle Insert the mechanical key into the Locking the vehicle trunk lid lock.

  • Page 345: The Smartkey/ Smartkey With Keyless-Go

    Unlocking/locking in an emergency SmartKey When changing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. Practical hints Remove mechanical key 1 ( page 343).
  • Page 346 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* When changing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Battery 2 Tilt battery up 3 Mechanical key Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.

  • Page 347: Manually Unlocking The Gear Selector Lever

    Fuel filler flap In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can open it manually. Open trunk lid. Remove right side trim panel in the trunk. Reach inside through opening 2 in di- rection of arrow. Turn release knob 1 clockwise (ar- row).

  • Page 348: Sliding/Pop-Up Roof

    Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Sliding/pop-up roof* You can open or close the sliding/pop-up roof manually should an electrical malfunc- tion occur. The sliding/pop-up roof drive is located behind the lens of the interior overhead light.
  • Page 349 Obtain crank 3. Insert crank 3 through hole. Turn crank 3 clockwise to: slide roof closed raise roof at the rear Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to: slide roof open lower roof at the rear The sliding/pop-up must be resynchro- nized after being operated manually ( page 349).

  • Page 350: Replacing Bulbs

    Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment. If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity, driv- ing the vehicle a distance should clear up the fogging.

  • Page 351: Replacing Bulbs

    Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Halogen headlamps: Low beam H7 (55 W) Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low and high beam D2S-35 W 2 Halogen headlamps: High beam/high beam H7 (55 W) flasher Bi-Xenon* headlamps: High beam flasher H7 (55 W) Parking and standing W 5 W lamps 3 Additional turn signal...

  • Page 352: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps

    Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. If the newly installed bulb does not come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow- ing lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 353 Low beam and high beam bulb Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 281). Turn housing cover 1 or 2 counter- clockwise and remove. Turn bulb holder 4 or 5 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove. Press the bulb backwards and turn counterclockwise out of the bulb hold- Press the new bulb into the holder and twist it clockwise.
  • Page 354 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front lamps Bi-Xenon*-type 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 2 Housing cover for high beam flasher lamp 3 Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* lamp 4 High beam flasher bulb 5 Parking and standing lamp Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xe- non* headlamp.

  • Page 355: Side Marker Lamp Bulb

    Front turn signal lamp bulb Switch off the lights. Open the hood ( page 281). Twist bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counter- clockwise and remove. Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.

  • Page 356: Replacing Bulbs For Rear Lamps

    Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies 1 Brake lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Backup lamp 4 Standing and side marker lamp 5 Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail Switch off the lights. Open trunk. Swing the trim panel covering the cor- responding rear lights to the side.

  • Page 357: Installing Wiper Blades

    Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 358: Mounting The Minispare Wheel

    Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Engage the steering wheel lock in the straight ahead position and set the parking brake.
  • Page 359 Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other sizable objects. When changing wheel on a level surface: Place one chock in front of and one be- hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo- site to the wheel being changed.
  • Page 360 Practical hints Flat tire 2 Jack 3 Take-up bracket Place jack 2 on firm ground. Position jack 2 under take-up bracket 3 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an in- cline.
  • Page 361 Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
  • Page 362 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Warning! Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve- hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could tip over.

  • Page 363: Battery

    Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Service Booklet for mainte- nance intervals or contact your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. Warning! Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

  • Page 364: Charging And Reinstalling Battery

    Practical hints Battery Disconnecting the battery 1 Negative terminal 2 Positive terminal cover Warning! With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever will have no effect the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P...

  • Page 365: Reconnecting The Battery

    Reconnecting the battery Turn off all electrical consumers. Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover 2. Connect the negative lead 1. Never invert the terminal connections. Reinstall the filter box ( page 363). The battery, its filler caps and the vent tube must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

  • Page 366: Jump Starting

    (12 V). Jump start- ing with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use jumper cables with sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
  • Page 367 Remove the jumper cables first from the negative terminals 3 and 4 and then from the positive terminals 1 and 2. You can now turn on the lights. Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not tow-start the vehicle.

  • Page 368: Towing The Vehicle

    Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip- ment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0.

  • Page 369: Towing The Vehicle

    Warning! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission, however, Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on we recommend the drive shaft be dis- the ground, make certain that the SmartKey connected at the rear axle drive flange is in starter switch position for any towing beyond a short tow to a If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi-...

  • Page 370: Installing Towing Eye Bolt

    Practical hints Towing the vehicle When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the follow- ing: With the automatic central locking acti- vated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 2, the ve- hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turn- ing at vehicle speeds of approx.
  • Page 371 Towing eye bolt CLK 55 AMG Towing eye bolt in front bumper The cover for the towing eye bolt in the front bumper is identical to the cover on the models CLK320/CLK500. To remove and to reinstall cover,see “Tow- ing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 500” ( page 370) Towing eye bolt in rear bumper 1 Cover on right side of rear bumper...

  • Page 372: Fuse Box In Passenger Compartment

    Practical hints Fuses Fuses Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz and that have the specified amperage rat- ing. Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

  • Page 373: Fuse Box In Engine Compartment

    Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine com- partment on the left-hand side. 2 Cover 3 Screw 4 Retainer Removing/installing cover Twist screws 3 90° counterclock- wise. Pull up cover 2. Slide out retainer 4 and remove cover by pulling towards front.

  • Page 374: Auxiliary Fuse Box In Trunk

    Practical hints Fuses Auxiliary fuse box in trunk The auxiliary fuse box is located in the trunk on the left hand side. 1 Trim 2 Cover 3 Spare extractor Opening auxiliary fuse box Pull off trim 1. Remove cover 2. Closing auxiliary fuse box Place cover 2 back on.

  • Page 375: Technical Data

    Technical data Spare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Consumer information...

  • Page 376: Spare Parts Service

    Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

  • Page 377: Loss Of Service And Warranty Information Booklet

    Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. Technical data Warranty coverage...

  • Page 378: Identification Labels

    Technical data Identification labels Identification labels 1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3 Information label, California version Vacuum line routing for emission con- trol system 4 Emission control label 5 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 6 Engine number (engraved on engine) When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

  • Page 379: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive

    Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley...

  • Page 380: Engine

    Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 Poly-V-belt 2380 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. CLK 500 (209.375) 4-stroke engine, gasoline injec- tion 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)

  • Page 381: Rims And Tires

    Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex- hibit dimensional variations and differ- ent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.

  • Page 382: Same Size Tires

    Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires 16" tires CLK 320 Rims (light alloy) 7J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1.45 in (37 mm) Winter tires (radial-ply 205/55 R16 91H M+S tires) 17" tires CLK 320 CLK 320 (Appearance Package*) Rims (light alloy) J x 17 H2 Wheel offset...

  • Page 383: Mixed Size Tires

    Mixed size tires CLK 320 Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1.45 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All-season tires 205/55 R16 91H M+S (radial-ply tires) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) 8 J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1.26 in (32 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply...

  • Page 384: Minispare Wheel

    Technical data Rims and tires Minispare wheel CLK 320 CLK 320 (Appearance Package*) 3.5 B x 16 H2 Wheel offset 0.67 in (17 mm) Tire T 125/90 R 16 98M Must not be used with snow chains. CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG 3.5 B x 17 H2 3.5 B x 17 H2 0.67 in (17 mm)

  • Page 385: Electrical System

    Electrical system Model CLK 320 Generator (alternator) 14 V/120 A Starter motor 14 V/1.4 KW Battery 12 V/100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F8 DPP 332 NGK PFR 5R-11 Electrode gap 0.039 in (1.00 mm) Tightening torque 18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm) Electrical system CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG...

  • Page 386: Main Dimensions

    Technical data Main dimensions Main dimensions Model CLK 320 Overall vehicle length 182.6 in (4638 mm) Overall vehicle width 68.5 in (1740 mm) Overall vehicle height 55.4 in (1406 mm) Wheelbase 106.9 in (2715 mm) Track, front 58.8 in (1493 mm) Track, rear 58.0 in (1474 mm) CLK 500...

  • Page 387: Weights

    Weights Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Technical data Weights...

  • Page 388: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 0.64 US qt (0.6 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils MB Automatic Transmission Oil...
  • Page 389 Cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioning system Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios ( Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

  • Page 390: Engine Oil Additives

    Always check the oil filler cap ( page 285) for important information pertaining to the engine oil needing to meet a specific Mercedes-Benz specifi- cation (e.g. MB 229.5). If such informa- tion is printed on the oil filler cap, only...

  • Page 391: Premium Unleaded Gasoline

    Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels...

  • Page 392: Coolants

    The replacement interval published in the Service Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Facto- ry Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentra- tion or bring it back up to the proper level.
  • Page 393 Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

  • Page 394: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 6.4 US qt (6.0 l). Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”...

  • Page 395: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Consumer information The following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un- der Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regula- tions, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Uniform tire quality grading Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
  • Page 396 Technical data Consumer information Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

  • Page 397: Technical Terms

    (indicator lamp PASS. AIRBAG OFF in the center console comes on). See your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for avail- ability. BabySmart compatible child seats Special restraint system for children.
  • Page 398 Technical terms (Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- ter, which can help you with any ques- tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break- down. CAN system (Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping.
  • Page 399 Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced. Engine oil viscosity Measurement for the inner friction (vis- cosity) of the oil at different tempera- tures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tol- erate without becoming viscous, the...
  • Page 400 Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en- gine speed range, as it may result in se- rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Parktronic (Parking assist)* System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers.
  • Page 401 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics Transmission of vehicle data and cur- rent location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for sub- scribers to Tele Aid service. REST (Residual engine heat utilization) Feature that uses the engine heat stored in the coolant to heat the vehi- cle interior for a short time after the en- gine has been turned off.
  • Page 402 Technical terms Tele Aid System (Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call.
  • Page 403 ABS 23, 76, 397 Malfunction indicator lamp 306 Messages in display 315 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 163 Accident In case of 50 Activating Air conditioning (cooling) 181 Air recirculation mode 178 Anti-theft alarm system 82 Automatic climate control 173 Central locking (control system) 149 Charcoal filter 179, 180 Distance warning function* 230 Distronic* 225, 226...
  • Page 404 Index Air conditioning (cooling) Turning off 181 Turning on 181 Air conditioning refrigerant 390 Air distribution Adjusting 176 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 178 Activating 178 Deactivating 179 Air vents, rear passenger compartment Adjustable 182 Air volume Adjusting 177 Airbags 59 BabySmart...
  • Page 405 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 167 Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control system) 149 Automatic climate control 172 Adjusting air distribution 176 Air recirculation mode 178 Defrosting 177 Rear window defroster 171 Setting the temperature 175 Automatic headlamp mode 120 Automatic lighting control Activating 124 Deactivating 125...
  • Page 406 Index Battery, vehicle 288, 363 Charging 364 Disconnecting 364 Messages in display 320 Reconnecting 365 Reinstalling 364 Removing 364 Bi-Xenon headlamps* 397 Block heater* 295 Blocking Rear window operation 74 Bolts For Minispare wheel 342 Brake assist system (BAS) 397 Brake fluid 390 Message in display 321 Brake lamp bulbs 351...
  • Page 407 Center console 25 Lower part 26 PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 313 Upper part 25 Centigrade Setting temperature units 142 Central locking Automatic 105 From inside 106 Switch 106 Switching on/off (control system) 149 Unlocking from inside 106 Central locking switch 106 Changing Batteries (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 346...

  • Page 408: Control And Operation Of Radio Transmitters

    Index Closing Cup holder 245 Glove box 244 Hood 282 Side windows 211 Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 94 Sliding/pop-up roof* 214, 348 Sliding/pop-up roof* with KEYLESS-GO* 94, 213, 217 Sliding/pop-up roof* with SmartKey 216 Trunk 97 Windows 210 Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 213, 217 Windows with SmartKey 212 Closing from the inside...
  • Page 409 Convenience submenu 149 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 150 Setting key-dependency 151 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 151 Coolant 286, 392 Adding 287 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 392 Capacities 388 Checking level 286 Messages in display 322 Temperature 277 Temperature indicator 127 Warning lamp 309, 323 Coolant level Checking 286...
  • Page 410 Index Rapid seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Rear window defroster 171 Residual heat 182 Seat heating* with seat ventilation* 115 Seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Seat ventilation* 113 Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 165 Tow-away alarm 83, 84 Trunk lid opening limiter* (control system) 149 Deceleration...
  • Page 411 Distance warning lamp 310 Door control panel 28 Driving hints 230 Door entry lamps 125 Fine adjustment 227 Door handle 28 Increasing distance 229 Door unlock Increasing time interval 228 Intermittent signal tone 223 Doors Menu 224 Messages in display 317 Sensor cover 301 Setting a higher speed 226 Downhill driving...
  • Page 412 Index Easy-entry/exit feature 107 Activating 150 Interrupting movement 150 Electrical fuses 372 Electrical system Technical data 385 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call system* 251 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 254 Telephone* 208 With Tele Aid 252 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 165 Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 348...
  • Page 413 Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 142 Fastening the seat belts 40 Fine adjustment Cruise control 220 Distronic* 227 First aid kit 337 Flat tire 358 Lowering the vehicle 362 Minispare wheel 340 Mounting the Minispare wheel 358 Preparing the vehicle 358 Flexible Service System (FSS) 296, 399 Floormates* Installing 249...
  • Page 414 Index Garage door opener 27, 259 Gasoline see Fuel Gasoline additives 391 Gear range 399 Shifting into optimal 158 Gear range limit Canceling 158 Gear ranges 159 Displaying in Speedometer 159 Limiting 159 Gear selector lever 23, 347 Cleaning 303 Lock 44 Message in display 319 Position 23, 157, 160...
  • Page 415 High beam bulb for high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) Replacing bulbs 354 High beam flasher 48, 123 Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 351 Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 351 High beam headlamps Messages in display 330 Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 351 Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 351, 353 Switching on 123 High mounted brake lamp 351 Hood 281...
  • Page 416 Index Jack 337, 339 Jump starting 366 Key, mechanical 343 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Changing the batteries 346 Key-dependency memory Settings 151 KEYLESS-GO* 399 Activating ignition with 33 Closing side windows with 94 Closing sliding/pop-up roof* with 94, 213, 217 Closing windows with 213, 217 Factory setting 92 Global locking 92...
  • Page 417 Fuel reserve 311 Instrument cluster 306–312 PASS. AIRBAG OFF 63, 313 Seat belts 311 Service indicator 296 SRS 59, 312 Turn signals 23 Language Multifunction display 143 Setting 143 LATCH child seat anchors 73 Folding back 73 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 379 Leather upholstery Cleaning 304 Lever...
  • Page 418 Index Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 377 Loss of SmartKey 89 Loss of SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 95 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 330 Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 351 Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 351, 353 Lowering Vehicle 362 Lubricants Technical data 388 Main dimensions 386 Maintenance 12, 296 Malfunction...
  • Page 419 Menus 130 AUDIO 134 Control system 400 Distronic* 137, 224 In control system 132, 133 Malfunction memory 138 NAV 137 Settings menu 139 Standard display 134 Submenus 131 TEL* 154 Trip computer 152 Microphone Hands-free microphone 27 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 142 Minispare wheel 340 Mounting 358...
  • Page 420 Index License plate lamp 330 Low beam 330 Parking brake 321 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 328 Steering gear oil level 335 Sunroof* 336 Symbol messages 320–336 Tele Aid 334 Telephone* 336 Text messages 315–319 Trunk 336 Washer fluid 336 Multifunction steering wheel 24, 130, 400 Buttons 130 Navigation system Operating 137...
  • Page 421 Opening Ashtray (Center console) 247 Ashtray (Rear seat) 248 Cup holder 245 Doors from the inside 95 Fuel filler flap 278 Fuel filler flap manually 347 Glove box 244 Hood 281 Side windows 211 Sliding/pop-up roof* 214, 348 Sliding/pop-up roof* in an emergency 348 Sliding/pop-up roof* with SmartKey 216...
  • Page 422 Index Passenger compartment 274 Fuse box in 372 Interior lighting 124 Interior rear view mirror 38 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 247 Storage bags, rear side of the front seats 247 Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 267 Phone book* Loading 155 Quick search 156 Phone number*...
  • Page 423 Quick search Phone book* 156 Radio Selecting stations 135 Selecting stations (satellite*) 135 Station search 135 Station selection setting 148 Radio operation 189 Radio see Radio operation Radio transmitters, control and operation 275 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 153 Reading lamp 27 Rear bench seat Foldable 240...
  • Page 424 Index Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 356 Brake lamp bulbs 356 Bulbs 350 Front lamp bulbs 352 Front turn signal bulbs 355 Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 353 Fuses 374 High beam bulb for high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 354 High beam bulbs (Halogen) 353 License plate lamp bulbs 356 Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 353 Parking lamp bulbs 353, 355...
  • Page 425 Seat heating* 114, 115 Rapid seat heating switching on/off with seat ventilation* 115 Rapid seat heating switching on/off without seat ventilation* 114 Switching on/off with seat ventilation* 115 Switching on/off without seat ventilation* 114 Seat ventilation* 113 Switching off 113 Switching on 113 Seats 107 Adjusting 34...
  • Page 426 Index Speed in Distronic* 226 Speedometer display mode 142 Station selection mode 148 Temperature (interior) 175 Temperature indicator 142 To last stored speed ("Resume" function) in cruise control 220 To last stored speed ("Resume" function) in Distronic* 227 Units Speedometer 142 Temperature 142 Setting current speed 219 Settings...
  • Page 427 SmartKey Battery check lamp 87, 92 Changing the batteries 345 Checking the batteries 88, 93 Factory setting 87 Global locking 87 Global unlocking 87 Locking and unlocking 86 Loss of 89 Message in display 328 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof* with 216 Opening and closing windows with 212 Positions in starter switch 31...
  • Page 428 Index Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31 Starting difficulties 45 Starting position 31 Starting the engine 43 Station (radio) Search 135 Station selection Setting 148 Steering column In/out adjustment 38 Up/down adjustment 38 Steering gear oil Message in display 335 Steering wheel 37 Adjusting 37 Buttons 24...
  • Page 429 Switching on Audio system 186 Automatic central locking (control system) 149 ESP 80 Front fog lamps 122 Front lamps 119 Hazard warning flasher 123 Headlamps 47 High beams 123 Parking lamps 119 Rapid seat heating* with seat ventilation* 115 Rapid seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Rear fog lamp 122 Seat heating*...
  • Page 430 Index Tele Aid 251 Emergency calls 252 Information 256 Initiating an emergency call manually 254 Messages in display 334 Remote door unlock 258 Roadside Assistance 254 Stolen vehicle tracking services 259 System self-check 252 Tele Aid System 251 Upgrade signals 257 Tele Aid System 402 Telematics* 402 Telephone* 24, 250...
  • Page 431 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 259 Traction 163, 395, 402 Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 274 Tread depth (tires) 294 Tread wear 395 Trip computer 152 Trip odometer Resetting 127 Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 374 Closing 97 Closing from the inside 99 Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 93 Locking separately 104 Message in display 336...
  • Page 432 Index Upgrade signals Tele Aid 257 Uphill driving Cruise control 219 Upholstery Cleaning 304 Upshifting Manual shift program mode (CLK 55 AMG) 165 One-touch gearshifting 158 Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 162 Useful features 244 Ashtray (Center console) 247 Ashtray (Rear seat) 248 Cigarette lighter 248 Floormats* 249...
  • Page 433 Vehicle jack 339 Vehicle lighting Checking 280 Vehicle tool kit 337 Alignment bolt 337 Removing 337 Spare fuses 337 Towing eye bolt 337 Vehicle jack 337 Wheel bolts 337 Wheel wrench 337 Vehicle washing 300 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 402 Voice control system* 402 Hands-free microphone 27 Warning sounds...
  • Page 434 Index Winter driving instructions 273 Winter tires 294 Wiper blades Cleaning 302 Installing 357 Removing 357 Replacing 357 Wiping And washing simultaneously 49 Interval 49 With windshield washer fluid 49 Wood trims Cleaning 304 Xenon headlamps Bi-Xenon 397...
  • Page 439 If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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